06/30/07

Billy Charles Reeves, 71, of Garrison passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at a Lufkin hospital. He was born August 21, 1935 in Rusk County, Texas to Don Reeves and Percy Moore Reeves. Mr. Reeves had spent most of his life in Garrison, but had lived the last few years in Lufkin.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Caledonia Cemetery in Rusk County, Texas with Bro. Travis Lunsford officiating. Visitation will be held at the cemetery from 1:30 pm until service time.

Survivors include:

Brothers:

Richard Reeves & wife Shirley of Garrison

Buddy Reeves & Mona of Longview

Sisters:

Linda Paramore of Longview

Donna Rambin & husband Buddy of Garrison

Also a number of nieces, nephews and special friends of St. Giles Living Center in Lufkin.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Don & Percy Reeves

Brother-in-Law, Marlon Paramore

Mary Graziano Green, 84, of San Augustine, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007 at her home. She was born August 21, 1922 in Girard, Ohio to Angelo Graziano and Jenneria Casale Graziano. Ms. Green attended Saint Augustine Catholic Church in San Augustine and volunteered at Care & Share in San Augustine.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Father Mike Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be begin at 12:00 pm and continue until service time at 1:00 pm.

Pallbearers will be Terry Johnson, Dan Fussell, Tommy Taylor, Kenneth Taylor, Robert Caston and Ronny Caston.

Survivors will include:

Brothers:

Frank Graziano & Sylvia of Cortland, Ohio

Joseph Graziano of South Jordan, Utah

John Graziano of Youngstown, Ohio

Sister, Ursula Sue Robey & husband Dave of Cleveland, Ohio

Brother-in-Law, Quinton Green of Crowley, Louisiana

Also many nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends.

Local survivors include:

Nieces:

Bettie Green Ivie & husband Marvin of Shreveport

Jo Beth Wilburn of Shelbyville

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Vessie Green

Brothers, Dominic Graziano & Andy Graziano

Memorial contributions may be made to Care & Share, 104 N. Montgomery, San Augustine, Texas 75972 or a charity of your choice.

06/29/07

Elmer Vernon Moore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed from the loving arms of his wife into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2007. He left this world quietly at his home after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 23, 1920 in Wheeler, Texas to Ruth Emieline (Marselus) Moore and Vernon Henry Moore. He attended both Texas Tech and Centenary College. He proudly served with the U.S. Army in the European theater in WWII where he earned a campaign medal with a Bronze Star. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of both the American Legion and the 40&8. He was employed as an accountant with the Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation and retired after 32 years of outstanding service. After his retirement he enjoyed both domestic and international travel and was a member of the Airstream Travel Club. He was a member of St. Matthais Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry, sang in the choir and served on numerous boards and committees.

In his life his priorities were service to his Lord Jesus Christ, his family and then finally himself. He married his lifetime soul mate Saravivis, on March 15, 1941. Together they enjoyed over 66 years of marriage and shared a loving and caring relationship like none other. He loved his family and was always the happiest when he had them all together at family gatherings.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Saravivis Wilkinson Moore; daughter Sylvia Georgene Moore Cox and husband Arthur Cox, Jr.; daughter Charmaine Ruth Moore Cox; son Elmer Vernon Moore, Jr. and wife Darla Gayle Lilley Moore; daughter Kathleen Ann Moore Cox and husband Ronald Dale Cox; daughter Vivis Yvette Moore Smith and her husband Frank Cary Smith; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

A private memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to local hospice organizations or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

06/28/07

James Clayton “Cooney” Jordan, also affectionately known as “Bro”, 57, of Waskom, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 after a lengthy illness. James was born March 9, 1950 in Center, Texas to Jewel Jordan and Rosa Mae Willoughby Jordan.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Wayne McKay and Chaplain Aaron Bequette officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 29, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories:

Very dear best friend, Linda Mischotta

Son, Tobey Jordan “Little Bro” and wife Kim

Daughter, Sonya Jordan Theodus and husband Jimmy Paul

Brothers:
Robert Jordan

Billy Ray

Bobby Jewel

Sisters:

Yelinda Bartlett

Brenda Jordan

Grandchildren:

Cheyenne, Hunter, Peyton, Alex, Drake & Devan

And Special to his heart, Michal Dodson, Mark Dodson & wife Wendy.

Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Jewel Jordan & Rosa Mae Willoughby Sepulvado

Sister, Ethelda “Sissy” Jordon

06/26/07

Preston LaVon Moore, age 82, of Antlers, OK, passed away June 22, 2007 in Hugo OK. Preston was born June 27, 1924 in Nacogdoches County, Tx., the son of Monroe and Myrtle (Cantrell) Moore. He had lived in Rattan since 1987. After serving in the Navy, then the Coast Guard, Preston worked as a policeman, later as a cosmetologist, then as a Security Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Leon and O'Neal and 3 sisters Mae, Odessa and Roseling.

Surviving relatives: He leaves behind his wife Dorothy Moore of Antlers, 2 daughters, Elaine Moore of Halton City, Tx. , and Sherry Rust of Hurst, Tx., 1 brother, Grady Moore of Hermitage, Ark., 2 grandsons; Landon and Kelien Rust, along with many nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends and acquaintances.

Visitation: the family will receive friends Tuesday June 26, 2007 from 6 PM - & PM in the funeral home in Hugo, OK. Graveside services in Center on June 27, 2007 at 2 PM at Mount Olive Cemetery with David J. Smith officiating. Under the direction of Miller and Miller Funeral Home, OK.

06/25/07

Christa Sims/Bell, infant daughter of Christfer Bell and Tammy Sims passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center Hospital. She was born June 22, 2007.

Graveside Services are 11:00 am ~ Monday, June 25, 2007 at North Jerico Cemetery in Center with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. R.L. Cotton officiating.

Survivors include, Mother, Tammy Sims and Father, Christfer Bell both of Center. Half Brother, Ryan Bell of Austin, Maternal Grandparents, Billy Sims of Carthage and Becky Sims of Center, Paternal Grandparents, Clifford & Beverly Bell of Center. Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Jane Northrop, 64, of Houston, passed away Tuesday June 19, 2007 in Houston.

Graveside services will be Wednesday June 27, 2007 at Patroon Cemetery in Shelbyville with Fred Bray officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday June 26, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 5, 1942 to Nelson and Mildred (Jamison) Palmer. She worked as an office manger for Pure Energy and she also sold real estate.

She is preceded in death by her father Nelson Palmer.

She is survived by:

Son: Ronnie Northrop of Houston

Mother: Mildred Burney & husband Denny of Fulshear

Sister: Julie Bray & husband Fred of Fulshear

Niece and Nephews Thomas, James & Allison Bray of Fulshear

Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

O.L. Witherspoon, 92, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007 at a Nacogdoches nursing home. He was born July 4, 1914 in Center to Oscar Leon Witherspoon and Elma Ann Wilson Witherspoon. Mr. Witherspoon grew up and attended school in Cleveland, Texas. He attended Baylor University, where he majored in business and was a member of the Baylor band. Mr. Witherspoon married Jean Nix in Center on February 29, 1936. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Center. He enjoyed going to his farm, raising cattle and golf when he was young. During the last few years of his life, he enjoyed going to Waco to see his Baylor Bears play football and also enjoyed the Baylor band marching at halftime.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

His survivors include:

Daughter, Jamie Stubbs & husband Benny of Nacogdoches

Granddaughter, Melissa Hayhurst & husband Mark of Kingwood

Grandson, Stefan Allen of Nacogdoches

Great Grandchildren, Hayden Allen and Mason Allen of Nacogdoches

Niece, Margaret Ann Warren & husband Clay of Center

06/20/07

Johnny Wayne Oliver, 55, of Center passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1951 in Shelby County, Texas to Austin Willis Oliver and Hazel Buckner Oliver. Johnny was officially known as the “Green Man” for selling produce. He was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Johnny loved fishing, farming and his dogs.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 22, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Brother, Marvin Willis Oliver of Center

Brother, Wardlow Woodrow “Joe” Oliver of Center

Sister, Linda Elizabeth Noble of Center

Companion & Friend, Carmen Zarate & her son, Fabian of Nacogdoches

Also a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Austin Willis Oliver & Hazel Buckner Oliver

Brother, Thomas Harold Oliver

Gertrud Phillips, 93, of Center passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1914 in Hamburg, Germany to Paul Buguhan and Anna Timm Buguhan. Mrs. Phillips had been a resident of Center for the past twenty-six years.

At her request, Mrs Phillips will be cremated.

Survivors include: Niee, Joan Crawford and husband Jay of Lexington, Virginia.

Special Friends: Josephine "Mollie" Barton of Center and Letitia Poindexter of Center.

Preceded in death by: Husband, George Phillips and Dear Friend, William J. Barton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sandra Mims, Ruth Cook, Pat Sherman and Irene Vaughn for the love and care they provided to Mrs. Phillips.

06/18/07

Mrs. Reba Childs, Laird Funeral Home of Nacogdoches and Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 90 year old, Mrs. Reba Childs, of Timpson. Services are tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.

06/17/07

Neva Furlow, 96, of Homer, LA. formerly of Huxley. She passed away Saturday June 16, 2007.

Services will be 3:00 PM, Monday, June 18, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Muchie Furlow officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:00 AM untill service time.

She was born January 22, 1911 to Robert and Evie (Sample) Green. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Evie Green and husband Garland Furlow.

She is survived by:
Children: Carl Furlow & wife Ann of Temple, Nell Jobe-Cassatt & husband Merv of Huxley, Buck Furlow of Keithville, LA, Dan Furlow and wife Virginia of Homer, LA

9 Grandchildren
Great Grandchildren
Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers will be: Mark Furlow, Danny Furlow, Muchie Furlow and R.D. Green

Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Bert F. Gafford, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday June 16, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 19, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. John Bender officiating. Burial will follow at Newburn Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday June 18, 2007 anytime after 11:00 a.m. family will be here from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 6, 1919 to John and Lucretia (Payne) Gafford. He was a member of First Baptist Church. For many years he worked for Lunsford Buick here in Center as an auto mechanic. He also worked and had an auto repair shop of his own.

He is survived by:
Wife: Elora “Loe” Gafford of Center
Daughter: Dorice Ramsey & husband Scot of The Woodlands
Son: J.T. Gafford & wife Tina of Lawton, OK
Grandchildren: Jo Lea Froehlich & husband Kelly of The Woodlands, John Gafford of Tyler, Jeanne Preast & husband Glynn of Lawton, OK
Great Grandchildren: Isaac Preast, Joshua Preast, Collin Froehlich, and Kyndall Froehlich
Step Children: Joel & Dorothy Murphree of Shelbyville, J.T. & Linda Adams of Lufkin
5 Step Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers: Scot Ramsey, John Gafford, Kelly Froehlich, Glynn Preast, Justin Murphree, Mac Warren and Sammy O’Rear

Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

William "Vestus" Smith, 90, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 10 AM at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Dock Watson and Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 9, 1916 to Joe and Ola Norman Smith. He served in the US Army 7th Mounted Calvary during WWII. He owned and operated a service station in Tenaha for many years. He also worked for the Texas Highway Department where he later retired. He was a member of Ramah Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by parents, Joe and Ola Norman Smith, infant daughter and sister Limmie Ola Anderson.

He is survived by:
WIfe of 60 years, Winnie Smith of Tenaha
Daughter, Rosa Phipps of Tenaha
2 Grandsons, Nathan Kaluza & wife Lynn of Timpson and Arnold Kaluza III & wife Heather of Nashville, TN.
Great Grandchildren, Bethany Kaluza, Emma Kaluza, & Allison Stewart
Sister, Martha Jo. Seago of Orange
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Sister in law, Viola Christian of Center.

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

06/16/07

Wilma Woolley, 86, passed away Friday June 15, 2007 in Austin, TX.

Graveside Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday June 19, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Tuesday June 19, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 17, 1930 to Clarence and Verdry (Forsythe) Westmoreland. She was a high school teacher for 35 years where she mostly taught Home Economics for the Center ISD. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was an avid Bridge player and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church here in Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Rockwell Woolley.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Susan Tolles & husband Jim of Austin
Grandchildren: Lauren & Andy Upton of Dallas, Joanna Tolles & Jess Tolles of Austin

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Tammy Rash Mikesh, of Huxley, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1960 in Shreveport to Charles Rash and Ann Gregston Rash. Tammy was a member of Lydia Baptist Church. She was a substitute teacher for the Center school district for a number of years.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, June 18, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Jack Forbis, Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Husband, Marty Mikesh of Huxley

Daughter, Melisa Moore & husband Danny of Beaumont

Step-Sons:

Phillip Mikesh of Huxley

Brian Mikesh & wife Annette of Kerrville

Mother, Ann Reeves & husband Gene of Huxley

Brother, Larry Rash & wife Vickie of Huxley

Brother, Derrick Rash of Huxley

Step-Daughter, Ashley Booker & husband John of Timpson

Special Friend, Arie Ann Baker of Timpson

5 Grandchildren

2 Great Grandchildren

Nephews:

Cecil Rash & wife Amanda of Minnesota

Brandon Rash of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Chuck Rash of North Carolina

Also other nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Charles Rash, Sr.

Brother, Charles Rash, Jr.

Willie Connor Ariola, 24, of Denver, formerly of Logansport, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. He was born January 27, 1983 in Shreveport to Kevin M. Ariola and Nelda Creech Ariola. Willie was a former member of First Baptist Church in Haslam.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Father, Kevin Ariola of Logansport

Mother, Nelda Creech of Gunnison, Colorado

Sister, Haley Jo Wright & husband Michael of Alvord

Sister, Sally Ariola of Denver, Colorado

Grandmother, Ozelle David Ariola of Logansport

Great Grandmother, Lula Bell David of Logansport

Aunt, Miki Dyess & husband Joey of Joaquin

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:

Maternal Grandfather, Garner Creech

Paternal Grandfather, Elwyn Ariola

06/08/07

Rickey Glynn Jones, 49, of Center passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at a Tyler hospital. He was born June 28, 1957 in Center to William Levell Jones and Betty Vaughn Jones. Mr. Jones was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in San Augustine County with Bro. Edward McRae and Bro. Lamar Rash officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be David Smith, Paul Burch and Robert Kelly.

Survivors include:

Father, Levell Jones of Center

Daughter, Tammie Smith & husband David of Center

Grandchildren:

Laurel, Tristan & Nickolas Smith

Brother, Teral Jones & wife Kathy of Nacogdoches

Nephew, Brad Jones of Center

Niece, Tera Jones of Center

Also a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by mother, Betty Jones.

Mrs. Vicky Darlene Treat, - Hawthorn Funeral Home announces services for 47 year old, Mrs. Vicky Darlene Treat, of Joaquin. Services are tomorrow (Saturday, June 9, 2007) afternoon at two o’clock at Hawthorn Chapel with Rev. Mervin Scott and Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Interment will be in Smith Cemetery. Visitation is this (Friday) evening from six until eight o’clock at Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Mrs. Treat, died Thursday, June 7, in Center. She was born November 6, 1959 in Shreveport, LA. to Robert Quincy and Lessie Lenora Barnett Adams. She was raised in rural galloway and attended Logansport High School. Vicky marride Judd Treat and made a loving home for her family. She loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Robbie Diane Hagans.

Among Mrs. Treat’s survivors are her husband, Judd Treat, of Joaquin, her parents, Robert and Lessie “Teet” Adams, of Galloway, one son, Paul Douglas “Trey” Kinman, III, of Carthage, one daughter, Golda Kinman Sowders, of Galloway, and one sister, Laurie Cordova, of Galloway. Special cousin and friend, Denise Murphy of Logan. Grandchildren: Mitchell Lee Kinman, Alana Jolynn Kinman and Leah Danielle Sowders. Step Grandchildren, Grayson and Stone.

Pallbearers: Michael Kilpatrick, Keith Creech, Danny Wilkerson, John Derek Adams, Edward Murphy and Shane Mosley.

Honorary Pallbearers: Rickey Barnett and Robert Doyle Adams.

Mrs. Bobby Hardage Edwards - Graveside services for 87 year old, Mrs. Bobby Hardage Edwards, formerly of Timpson, will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon between 3:30 and four o’clock at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson.

06/07/07

Gertrude "Trudy" Thomas, 84, of Joaquin, Texas passed away June 5, 2007 at Willis-Kinghton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born in Grapeland, Texas to parents, Willie Edward & Mary Ellen Foreman. She was a retired bank teller,

Services will be Friday, June 8, 2007 at 2 PM at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Freeman and buiral will be at Brookland Cemetery, Haslam, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Joaquin, Texas. Family will receive friends from 4 PM till 9 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, WIllie Edward & Mary Ellen Foreman, 2 Sisters, Dorothy Lee Foreman & Lois Fay Foreman Kurylo, 2 Brothers, Edward Odell Foreman & Ashton "Tot" Foreman.

Survivors include: 2 Sisters, Elizabeth Aline Loa of Keithville, La. and Sadie Marie Plunkett of Joaquin. 2 Brothers, Billy F. Foreman of Logansport and Buiel "Buck" Foreman of Logansport.

Pallbearers will be: NormanArbuckle, Jack Andres, Glen Gill, Ernest Nix, Jack Lanton Jr., Dickie Smith, Mike Woods and Richard Lloyd.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Joaquin and member of the Order of The Eastern Star Magnolia Chapter No. 706 & Military VFW Star.

06/06/07

Ercy Risinger, 82, of the Dunnigan Community of Shelby County, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born July 9, 1924 in San Augustine to James Sowell and Allie Mae Wall Sowell. Ms. Risinger was a member of the Dunnigan Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 8, 2007 at Dunnigan Baptist Church in Shelby County with Rev. Calvin Hancock and Rev. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Son, Edward Risinger & wife Jean of the Dunnigan Community

Grandson, Keith Risinger & wife Roxie of Mauriceville

Granddaughter, Cindy Gamble & husband Stephen of the Dunnigan Community

Great Grandchildren:

Whitney Denney of the Dunnigan Community

Cori Fields of the Dunnigan Community

Stephanie Risinger of Mauriceville

Melissa Risinger of Mauriceville

Katie Risinger of Mauriceville

Kristen Fitzgerald of the Dunnigan Community

Matthew Gamble of the Dunnigan Community

Brother, Lester Sowell of San Augustine

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Buren Risinger

Granddaughter, Cathy Risinger Fields

Sister, Audrey Cox

Brother, Alfred Sowell

Memorials can be made to the Cathy Fields Scholarship Fund, 646 CR 2813, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

Mr. D. L. White - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 79 year old, Mr. D. L. White, of the East Liberty Community. Services are tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 11 o’clock at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Among Mr. White’s survivors are three brothers, Augusta White, of California, Donnie E. White, of San Augustine, and Lorinza White, of Alabama, and two sisters, Roena White, of Wichita Falls, and Verna Smith, of Dallas.

Mrs. Bessie B. Garrett - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 86 year old, Mrs. Bessie B. Garrett, of Nacogdoches. Services are Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at Bryant Temple Church of God in Christ. Interment will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Garrett’s survivors are three daughters, Bessie M. Hooper, of Nacogdoches, Bertha Kirk Patrick, of Carlton, and Mary Simon, of Nacogdoches, six sons, Thora Lee Hooper, of Washington, Ed Hooper, of Dallas, Milton Hooper, of Dallas, Willie Hooper, of Mexico, Benford Hooper, of Dallas, and Stanley Hooper, of Nacogdoches, and three sisters, Rosie Jean Holland, of Nacogdoches, Cora Lee Bryant, of Garrison, and Essie Lee Bryant, of Garrison.

06/05/07

James Russell Moore, 55, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007, at his home. He was born August 17, 1951 in Arp to Silas Rueben Moore and Vera May Moore. Mr. Moore was a self-employed welder.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Joaquin First Baptist Church Cemetery in Joaquin with Brother Jody Hooper officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Michelle McCarley & husband, Shawn, of Mt. Pleasant
Lori Moore & fiancé, Anthony Foil, of Lindale

Grandchildren:
Colby Henigan, Cassity Henigan, Callie Loggins, Ty McCarley, Cheyenne Foil & Kade Foil.

Mother: Vera Moore of Joaquin

Brothers:
J. D. Moore & wife, Rhonda, of Joaquin
Paul Moore & wife, Sharon, of Logansport

Sister: Kathy Bayles & husband, Frannon, of Dublin Georgia and Sherron Anthony of Joaquin

Preceded in death by: Father, Silas Rueben “Buck” Moore

Thomas Lee "Buster" McMahon, 73, of Tenaha, passed Monday, June 4, 2007 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born November 6, 1933 in Center to Luther McMahon and Nela Brittain McMahon. Mr. McMahon was member of Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the US Air Force.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Russ Atwood and Rev. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Mr. McMahon's Survivors Include:
Wife, Elaine McMahon of Tenaha
Children: Tommy McMahon of Tenaha, Cindy Haltom & husband Craig of Tenaha and Stephen McMahon & wife Shirley of Colorado Springs, Co.
Grandchildren: Mark Halton & wife Erin of San Antonio, Michelle Haltom Aleandri(USAF currently deployed to Iraq) & husband Vincent(USAF currently deployed in Korea), Malissa Nevin of Colorado Springs, Co., Thomas Nevin, currently at Great Lakes Navy training center in Chicago, Illinois, Chris Cox of Colorado Springs, Co.
Great Grandchildren: Dyllan Rose Haltom of San Antonio and Brenden Miller of San Antonio.
Sisters: Clara Honea of Nacogdoches and Louise Green of Houston.
Brother: Garth Griffith & wife Imogene of Industry, Tincy Griffith of Center and Waylon Griffith of Center.
Sister in law: Eyvonne Scurlock of Houston, Betty Harding & husband Key of Dickinson and Barbara Horton & husband Lance of Tenaha.
Brother in law: Robert "Buddy" Sowell & wife Jerry of Timpson.

Preceded in death by:
Grandson: Rebel Thomas McMahon
Parents: Luther McMahon & Nela (MaMahon) Griffith
Sister: Alma McMahon
Brothers: Norris McMahon, Martin McMahon & Calvin McMahon.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.