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.