3/31/08

George Martin McLendon, 92, of Kerrville, formerly of Center, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at a Kerrville hospital. He was born October 18, 1915 to Martin Bartow and Carrie Smithson McLendon. George enjoyed spending quality time with his great grandchild, hunting, fishing and his pets. He had many friends and a love of visiting with people. George loved to cut up with people, and help those in need. He was a Christian of Baptist Faith and member of First Baptist Church in Center. Until recently, he was very active with his Masonic Order and recently celebrated his 57nd year with the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge in Center. He had accomplished the Thirty-Third Degree of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. George was one of the last survivors of CCC Co. 880.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Dr. Joe B. Hooker officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Jefrey Smith, James Honeycutt, Otis Honeycutt, Matthew Porter, Stanley McLendon and Curtis Eaves. Honorary pallbearer will be Maxie Eaves.

He is survived by:

Daughters:

Lou Nell Jones and husband, Bobby Jones

Willie Lowery Bunting

Sister, Mattie McLendon Dellinger

Cousin, Florence Phillips

Grandchildren:

Jana Smith and husband, Jefrey Smith

Bobby Jones, Jr.

Lou Ann Rice

Great Grandchildren:

Megan Kennedie Smith

Kristina Lewis

Charles Kinzvach

Kyle Keagle

Sister-in-Laws:

Christine Honeycutt

Velma Sharpton

Special Friends:

Juanita & Riley Bewley

Becky Maidic

Best Pal, German Shepherd, "Stryker"

Also a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends in the Center community. And although he was a resident of Kerrville for a very short time, George quickly gained many friends there also.

Preceded in death by:

Wife, Susie Eaves McLendon

Daughter, Evelyn Ann Morris

Brother, Maurice McLendon

Sister, Lucy McLendon Lee

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

J. Hugh Bailey, 93, of Center, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born August 14, 1914 in Center to James Ed Bailey and Lellar Byford Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a member of Neuville Baptist Church, and was also a member of the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge #32.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Dr. Joe B. Hooker officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be J.C. Cagle, Paul Taylor, Randy Dean, Benny Eddins, Pete Cordray, and Claude Lucas. Honorary pallbearers will be Everett Harbison and Clyde Glenn Samford.

Survivors include:

Wife, Johnnie B. Bailey of Center

Sons:

Jerry Barlow & wife Rhonda of Center

Bobby Barlow & wife Betty of Center

Daughters:

Lillian Williams of Dallas

Clara Clary of Dallas

Grandsons:

Jimmy Dale Bailey of Houston

Marc Leach of Center

Ronnie Mills of Joaquin

Mik Williams of Dallas

Kenny Williams Dallas

Jimmy Barlow of Arizona

Granddaughters:

Kim Mills of Shreveport, Louisiana

Becky yen of Dallas

Denisia Barlow of Chicago, Illinois

Preceded in death by son, Hugh Gene Bailey.

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

3/27/08

Felix “Bear Kat” Partin, 75, of Center, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1932 in San Augustine to Felix Smith Partin, Sr. and Virgie Caroline Berry Partin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Robert Griffin, David Griffin, Harry Murdock, Sammy Andrews, Billy Mac Walton and Mike Middleton.

Survivors include:

Wife, Sue Partin of Center

Daughters:
Lynnelle McElroy & companion Barry Hughes of Center
Annette Peters & companion Jon Busch of Center

Grandchildren:
Carmen Roland & Husband Brint of Center
Kimberly McElroy of Center
Colby Miller of Nacogdoches
Caleb Homer of Nacogdoches

Great Grandchild, Devon Roland of Center

Sister, Margie Kilpatrick & husband Charles of San Antonio

Sister-in-Law, Fran Partin of Tenaha

Also a host of nieces, nephews & special friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Felix & Virgie Partin
Brother, Clark Partin
Sister, Johnnie Spies

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center, 220 Field Street, Center, Texas 75935 in Bear Kat's name.

Services under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas

3/26/08

Joe Jackson, 45, of Center passed away at his residence in Center. He was born March 31, 1962 in Center to Billy Joe Jackson and Imo Jean Wheeler Jackson. Joe was a lifelong resident of Center. He was a member of Hillcrest Missionary Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 28, 2008 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2008, and will continue until service time.

Survivors include:

Mother, Imo Jean Jackson of Nacogdoches

Sister, Tina Clifton and husband Terry of Nacogdoches

Niece, Allyson Clifton

Nephew, Ben Clifton

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

Preceded in death by:

Father, Billy Joe Jackson

Deborah Ann Wilde, 40, of Whitney, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008 at a Burleson Hospice. She was born July 2, 1967 in Houston to Clarence Prinz, Sr. and Gladys Miller Prinz. Deborah was a homemaker, and loving wife and mother.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in the Silas Community of Shelby County with Bro. Luke Garrett officiating.

Deborah’s survivors include:

Husband, Eddie Wilde, Sr. of Whitney

Children:
Eddie Wilde, Jr. of Whitney
Timothy Wilde of Whitney
Cody Wilde of Whitney

Brothers:
Clarence Prinz, Jr. & wife Judy of Ashdown, Arkansas
William Prinz & wife Patsy of Huxley
Terry Prinz & wife Peggy of Huntington
Charles Michael Prinz of Whitney

Sister, Ivery Kennedy & husband Sean of Hillsboro

Also a number of nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Clarence & Gladys Prinz
Sister, Rebecca Lynn Prinz

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

3/25/08.

Mable Bernice Kimbro Jennings

On March 24, 2008, in Austin, Texas, Mable Bernice Kimbro Jennings moved on to be with the Lord, after an illness that led to the end of her full life of 92 years.

“Bernie” is survived by:
Daughter , Retha Jennings Turner
Grandson, Jeff Rose
Granddaughter, Amanda Turner
Sister, Willie Mae Bush
Great Grandchildren, Will, Abby and Ben Rose
Also numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Born in Shelby County, Texas in July 1916, Mable grew up with four sisters and one brother on a farm outside Center and attended Waterman Pentecostal Church and School. She moved to Houston during World War II to aid in the war effort working as a welder at Hughes Tool Company. It was there she met and married Exter Jennings and attended Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Houston. Until her late 60’s, Mable practiced nursing in the Great Houston Area.

Memorial services will be conducted by Brother Steve Harris at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center at 11:00 am on March 27, 2008. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 pm at South Park Cemetery in Houston, where Exter was previously laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers, it was Mable’s desire that contributions be made to the perpetual care fund of Mt. Herman Cemetery. Checks made out to Mt. Herman Cemetery can be mailed to the attention of Ronnie Peace, PO Box 366, Timpson, Texas 75974.

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

3/23/08

Jackie Porter Sanford, 75, of Center, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Center. She was born June 17, 1932 in Sardis to Hubbard Sam Porter, Sr. and Robbie Jackson Porter. Ms. Sanford was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a lifelong resident of Shelby County.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center, with Farrell Russell and L.D. Adkinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will begin at 5 pm on Monday, March 24, 2008 and continue until service time on Tuesday.

Pallbearers will be Ms. Sanford's grandsons, Kenny Cole, Seth Robins, Ronnie Cole, Justin Haessly, Keith Cole, Aston Haessly, Will Robinson and Anthony Haessly. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Weaver, Christopher Weaver, Thomas Paylock, Michael Haessly and Louie Cooper.

Survivors Include:
Daughters:
Dianne Cole and husband Jerrof Kennard
Shiela Jurney and husband Ronnie of Center
Hazel Cooper of Timpson
Janeile Robinson and Fiance' Ronnie Smith of Huxley

Sons:
Johnny Haessly and fiance" Dana Renfroe of Center
Charles Richard "Ricky" Haessly of Center
Robert Haessly and wife Felicia of Baytown
Jerry Sanford and wife Cindy of Center
Dewayne Sanford and wife Samantha of Center

Brother: Hubbard Sam "Bo" Porter and wife Sandra of Orange

Sister: Cossette Martin of Joaquin

Daughter-in-law Kay Haessly of Center

Special Friend: Farrel Russell of Center

41 Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews
A Host of Many Loving Friends

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Horace E. Sanford
Father of her children, Elmere Carl "Tubby" Haessly
Two Daughters, Carlene Haessly and Georgie Haessly
Brother, Bobby Porter
Three Sisters, Owen White, Margie Barber and Opal Adkinson.

Doris Laverne Cobb Masterson of Center passed away Saturday March 22, 2008 at the age of 79 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

A Memorial Service was held Monday March 24, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church Center, Texas.

Doris was born December 27, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents, Riley L. & Jewell L. (Estes) Cobb. She was a homemaker and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Runnels Sunday School Class for 39 years and had hosted many of their Sunday school parties in her home. She was also active in the Altar Guild of the church in arranging flowers for worship, changing the paraments, and preparing the communion elements. Doris deeply loved her husband, their four sons, their son’s wives and their grandchildren. Doris was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and Christian.

Doris is Survived by her Husband of over 62 years, Roy Masterson

4 Sons:
Ron Masterson & wife, Linda of Center, Texas
Rev. Garry Masterson & wife, Cindy of Texarkana, Texas
Riley Masterson of Austin, Texas
David Masterson & wife, Mary of Center, Texas

9 Grandchildren: Shannon Campbell of Overland Park, Kansas, Brett Masterson of Indianapolis, Indiana, R.J. Masterson & wife, Lee Ann of Center, Josh Masterson & wife, Jaimie of Dallas, Sam Masterson & wife, Sarah of College Station, Chris Masterson of Austin, Melody and husband Carlos Masterson-Benavides of Austin, Michelle and Michael Masterson of Center.

4 1/2 Great Grandchildren

Brother, Billy Cobb & wife, Judy of Louisville, Kentucky

The family has requested that memorials be directed to the Altar Ghild Flower Fund at First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas.

Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Patricia Snider, 77, of Huxley, passed away Saturday March 22, 2008.

Services will 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 25, 2008 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center, Texas with Father George officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Visitation will be Monday March 24, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home and a Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Monday March 24, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born September 25, 1930 to Sterling Alfred and Mary Elizabeth (Ryan) McCollum in Manhattan, Kansas. She worked for Sandia Corp. in Albuquerque, NM and she was a librarian for the public library in San Augustine and in Center. She was member of St. Therese Catholic Church

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Sterling and Mary McCollum,

2 Brothers, Sterling McCollum, Jr. and Dale McCollum, 2 Sisters, Lois McCollum and Shirley Smith.

She is survived by:
Husband: M.C. “Joe” Snider of Huxley

Children:
Therese Snider Freeman of Raleigh, NC
Beth Stroope & husband Ray of Shelbyville
Cassie Jernigan & husband John of Huxley
Cindy Bridwell & husband Jeff of Center
Melissa Jernigan & husband James of Shelbyville

Sister: Mary McCollum of Huxley

Grandchildren: Adam, Nicole Freeman & Fiance’ Scott Finley, Trey & Jacob Freeman
Callie Jamison & husband Lance
Russell Stroope
Taylor & Morgan Jernigan
Michelle & Justin Bridwell
Jessica Hopkins & husband Tim
Hannah & Michael Jernigan

Great Grandchildren:
Jayda & Riley Hopkins
Bradley Jamison

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers: Ray Stroope, John Jernigan , Jeff Bridwell, James Jernigan, Russell Stroope, Michael Jernigan, Justin Bridwell, Tim Hopkins, Lance Jamison

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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

3/20/08

Tony Allen "Bubba" Whittington, 23, of Mooringsport, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Mooringsport. He was born February 22, 1985 in Bossier City, Louisiana to Tony Whittington and Patricia Ayers Whittington. "Bubba" was employed by General Motors.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. John Withem officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 21, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Steven Giddings, Michael Duncan, Ruben Valasquez, Tim Mike Janzen, Mike Miller and Lee Whittington. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Miller and Joey Christopher.

Survivors Include:
Daughters, Skylar Rayne Whittington of Mooringsport, La., Mikayla Whittington of Mooringsport, La. and Alexis Cheyenne Humphries of Blanchard, La.

Parents, Tony and Patricia Whittington of Mooringsport, La.

Sister, Deimer Ayers of Stonewall, La.

Nephew, Alexander Ayers of Stonewall, La.

Niece, Stoney Lara ofStonewall, La.

Grandparents, Ruth and Eddie Duke of Carthage

A Number of Cousins and a Host of Friends.

3/18/08

Kory Vance Owens, 23, of Shepherd, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born November 25, 1984 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday March 24, 2008 at WIllow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jededian Weaver, Justin Weaver, Jeremy Bigger, Troy Medley, Trevor May, Daniel Anding and Jeremy Tyler.

Survivors include:
Daughter, Jordan Owens of Shepherd
Grandmother, Nancy Barnett Evans of Killeen
Mother, Janeene Aarons of Shepherd
Brothers, Troy Medley of Shepherd, Jeremy Bigger of Joaquin and Justin Bigger of Joaquin
Sisters, Amber Brock Bigger of Joaquin and Victoria Bigger of Joaquin
Father, David Bigger of Joaquin
Aunt, Vavette Blevins of Killeen
Uncle, Donnie Owens of Jacksonville, Florida

Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by: Great Grandparents, Myrtie and Alvin Barnett and Hollis and Bernice Owens.
Grandparents, Thomas Franklin and Louise Bigger.

Marjorie Hill, 85, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday March 18, 2008 at her residence.

Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 22, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.

She was born January 29, 1923 to Charles and Edith (Meacham) Meads. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. She was a local artist and

special ed teacher for many years.

She preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Edith Meads, Husband, Vernon G. Hill, Sister, Edna Mae Meads, 2 Brothers, George Meads and Bob Meads, Half-Sister, Sybl Meads

She is survived by:
4 Children:
Pat Hames & Husband Ben Rolunson of Little Rock, AR
Dr. Larry Hill & wife Carolyn of West Monroe, LA
Cathy Emmons of Shreveport, LA
Robert Hill & wife Jana Hollon of Wichita, KS

Grandchildren and Great Gramd Children:
Holly Hames , Roleyn Grider
Lindsey Fuson, Tyler Fuson
Jay & Heather Emmons
Jonathan Emmons, Luke Hill
Jason & Elizabeth Hill
Kimberly & Vaughn Meiners, Allison Hill
Laura Hill , John Hill, Micheal Hill
David Hill, Carl & Ray Wonenberg

Brother:
Richard Meads of Greeley, CO

Sister:
Vesta Schneider of Ft. Collins, CO

Sister-in-law:
Joy Bortmes of Tulsa, OK

Niece:
Connie Wonenberg of Tyler, TX

Nephew:
Chuck Schneider of Ft. Collins, CO

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

Funeral services for C.R. Nunley, age 78, of Pineland, TX, will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at First Assembly of God Church, Timpson, TX. Officiating will be Bro. John Richerson, Bro. Pat Jacks, and Lee Nunley with interment in Adams Cemetery, Panola County, TX. Mr. Nunley passed away in Pineland, TX, March 16, 2008.

Born June 11, 1929, in Logansport, LA, he was the son of W.H. and Myrie (Lee) Nunley. Mr. Nunley retired after 20 years with the Shreveport Police Department and then served with the Logansport, LA, and Center, TX, police departments. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was an ordained minister.

Survivors include wife Geda L. Nunley of Pineland, TX; son Rodney Nunley and wife Lorrie of Shreveport, LA; daughter Veronica Hope McCrary and husband Larry of Nashville, TN; step-daughter Esther O'Harra and husband Daniel of Shelbyville, TX; brothers L.G. Nunley of Doyline, LA, and Darrell Nunley of Houston, TX; sisters Mavis Reel of Deer Park, TX; Almeda Holmes of Shreveport, LA, and Etoile Langford of Lufkin, TX; 6 grandchildren: Brandon Nunley, Tonya Williams, Shane Turnage, Dustin Nunley, Tabitha Nunley, and Victoria Nunley; 11 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 6 step great grandchildren.

Mr. Nunley was preceded in death by his parents, son C. Royal Nunley, Jr., 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

3/17/08

Thomas Watkins 72, of Tenaha passed away Sunday March 16, 2008 at his resident.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, 03-20-08 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born February 22, 1936 to Robert Edward and Era (Spurlock) Watkins.

He is preceded in death by parents Robert “Buck” and Era Watkins

He is survived by:
3 Children:
Thomas Watkins & wife Mena of Tenaha
Josh Watkins of Lake Charles, LA
Molly Robbins of Sulphur, LA

4 Grandchildren:
Adam Braun
Savannah Cassell
Kelsey Braun
Coper Watkins

Brother:
Don Watkins & wife Darla of Joaquin

Sister:
Sherry Welch & husband Phillip of Frankston

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, & Friends

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

3/16/08

Clausell S. Owens, 92, of Center, passed away Sunday, March 16 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born March 15, 1916 in Shelby County to Joseph Frank Sims and Beatrice Hunington Sims.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 17, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Dewayne Sims officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Karen Belrose and husband J.E. of Huxley

Son, Pete Owens and wife Denise of Center

Step Daughter, Dorothy Griffin of Houston

Step Son, James Owens of Houston

Grandson, Robert Samford of Center

Granddaughter, Kristy Consford of Huxley

Granddaughter, Jennifer Raymond of Center

Granddaughter, Stacy Samford of Center

13 Great Grandchildren

Brother, Ward Sims & wife Sue of Shelbyville

Step Sister, Shirley Sutton of Jacksboro

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Robert Owens

Six Sisters and Two Brothers

3/13/08

Oneita Latimer, 83, of Beaumont died March 11, 2008 at Pine Forest Nursing Home, Beaumont. A Center native, Oneita had been a resident of Beaumont since 1941.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Latimer, of Beaumont, and son, Kenneth Latimer, and his wife Jo of Houston.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a m Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 pm until 4 pm Friday afternoon March 14, 2008 at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 440 N. 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707 or charity of choice.

Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com

3/11/08

James Harrison Matlock
Funeral services for Mr. James Harrison Matlock, 74, of Mount Enterprise, Texas, will be held at noon Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Laird Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Prospect Cemetery in Mount Enterprise, Texas. James was born January 11, 1934, in Mount Enterprise, Texas, the son of Ralph Talley and Mattie B Nettles Matlock. Mr. Matlock was a graduate of Mount Enterprise High School. He worked as a Metro bus driver for the city of Houston for 36 years. He loved the outdoors and all sports. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Delores Matlock; son, Keith Dale Matlock; and his father. He is survived by his mother, Mattie B. Nettles Matlock of Mount Enterprise; sons, Ronnie W. Matlock and wife, Trina, of Baytown, Texas, John W. Ferguson and wife, Nita, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Greg D. Matlock and wife, Martha, of Irving, Texas; sister, Rita Hughes of Center, Texas; brothers, Jerry Matlock, Troy Matlock and Gary Matlock, all of Mount Enterprise; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to visitation from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Laird Funeral Home. Laird Funeral Home.

03/07/08

Edell C. Odom, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born August 17, 1921 in Geneva, Texas to John Calvin Sanders and Mattie Oliver Sanders. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Sabine County with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Shannon Day Terrill of Kansas City, Missouri

Granddaughter, Kristine Day of Kansas City, Missouri

Sister-in-law, Maurine Sanders of Center

Also numerous nieces & nephews.

Cousins:

Margie Hooks of Center

Virgie Knight of Geneva

Special Friends:

Gena Porterfield of Center

Mildred Lister of Center

Patricia Samuels of Center

Preceded in death by:

Parents, John Calvin Sanders & Mattie Oliver Sanders

Husband, Jimmy Odom

Parents, Brothers, I.V. Sanders, E.V. Sanders, & Jack Sanders

Anna Mary Schott Motley, died early Friday morning, March 7, 2008. She was born
April 14, 1914, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Howard Smith Motley, Sr., her parents, Anna Amelia and Frank Sebastian Schott, and
by brothers, Francis J. Schott, D. V. M., and Eugene E. “Brother” Schott.

She was kind. She was genuinely concerned for the well-being of others. She was loyal to her Church, but more than that, she was devoted to God. As a teacher, she was respected by both her students and colleagues, imparting her wisdom with a calm and clear perspective.

She is survived by six children: Anna Lou Motley Nix, Arlington; Howard S. (Buddy) Motley, Jr., Victoria; Schott Motley, Inez; Jack Motley, Edna; Polly Motley, Stowe, Vermont; Mary Martha Motley, Port Lavaca.

Grandchildren include Carol Nix Pope, Kimberly Motley Ballard, Schott Edward Motley, Marianna Nix Peeler, William “Sandy” Motley, Robert Nix, Pauline Motley Traugott, Alan Raby, Clark Felts Motley, Matthew Motley Clouser, Amanda Raby Smith, Emily Francis Motley, Morgan Motley and Mary Claire Scallon. Additionally there are seventeen great-grandchildren.

Each of our relationships with her was different and special We hope we brought her as much happiness as she brought us. Rest, dear Anna. Your work here is done and we will carry on.

Family visitation will be 4:00 - 5:00 p. m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with a Vigil Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p. m. at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral.

Graveside services will be Sunday, March 9, 2008, at 4:00 p. m. at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Should friends desire contributions may be made to Hospice of South Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 361/573-4546.

Rosewood Funeral Chapels 3304 Mockingbird Lane Victoria, Texas 77904 361/573-4546 Fax 361/573-4587

03/06/08

Thomas McDavid Hooper Sr., 73, of Gary, Texas, will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 08, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Timpson. Officiating will be Rev. Lynn Lee and Rev. Lou Thomas with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.

Mr. Hooper passed away March 5, 2008, in Gary, Texas. Born on October 9, 1934, in Timpson, Texas, he was the son of the late Robin L. and Emma L. (Trammell) Hooper. Mr. Hooper was a graduate of Timpson High School and received his bachelor and master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. He started teaching in Timpson after only 2 years of college and spent 50 years of service in public education as a high school science teacher, coach, high school principal and superintendent. After retirement he continued to teach high school science on a parttime basis.

Mr. Hooper was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Timpson, where he served as Chairman of Church Council, Chairman of Trustees and Chior Director. He thought of himself as a simple man who loved simple pleasures especially time spent with family and friends.

Thomas M. Hooper Sr, and Patricia Bailey were married June 12, 1996 and she survives him. Also surviving are four sons; Thomas M. Hooper Jr.and wife Terri of Gary, Texas, Timothy W. Hooper and wife Gail of Gary; Tracy L. Hooper and wife Robin of Timpson and T.Z. Hooper of Gary; step sonMatthew B.Bowlin of Waxahachie, Texas; step daughter Brittany E. Bowlin of Austin, Texas; sister Mary A. Largent of Nacogdoches, Texas. 4 grandchildren; Thomas H Hooper III, Tyler Ann Hooper, Marge Lee Hooper and Alexis Hooper; step grandson Grant Williams.

Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Barbara Hooper, brother Robin L. Hooper Jr. and step grandson Garrett Williams.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7, 5-7 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

03/04/08

Steve Richards, 65, of Friendswood, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was born on March 12, 1942 in Joaquin. Steve served in the US Army. He was a Graduate of Texas A & M University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and was a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. He was employed by Taylor & Hill Engineering in Houston. Mr. Richards was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 5 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Steve was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lorena and T.J. Williams.

Survivors include:

Wife, Joyce Richards of Friendswood

Daughter, Candice Schotz and husband Mark of Friendswood

Grandsons:
Aleister & Riordan Schotz of Friendswood

Sisters:
Tommie Williams of Kilgore
Judy Easley & husband Tommie of Mt. Pleasant

Mother-in-law, Mary C. Lewis of Joaquin

Sisters-in-law:
Jo Ann Walla & husband Walter of Tyler
Mary Koonce & husband Bruce of Center

He is also survived by a host of nieces & nephews who meant the world to him.

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

03/03/08

Judy McSwain Sammons, 58, of Center, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born June 19, 1949 in Center to D.C. McSwain and Lucille Allen McSwain. Ms. Sammons was a member of First Methodist Church in Center.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until service time, Thursday, March 6 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Father, D.C. McSwain of Center

Daughters:

Joyce Moore & husband James of Timpson

Samantha Sammons Vidrine & husband Landon of Center

Janan Ross of Shreveport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:

Shelby Ross, Jamie Moore and Ali Vidrine

Sister, Joan Baldwin & husband Mike of Center

Preceded in death by:

Mother, Lucille McSwain

Husband, George Sammons

Sisters, JoGail McSwain, Joyce Carol McSwain

Brother, Lonnie Carl McSwain

Shirley Ann Green Williams Clotiaux, age 49, passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in San Augustine County, Texas.

Mrs. Clotiaux was born Jan. 5, 1959, in San Augustine as a daughter of John Earl and Addie Walton Green. She worked as a waitress.

Survivors: husband, Robert Eugene Clotiaux; daughters, Brandy Michelle Juergens of Grand Cane, Louisiana, and Nickie Lynn Fanestiel of Joaquin, Texas; parents, John Earl and Addie Green of San Augustine; a brother, Robert Green of Tenaha; sisters, Regina Martinez of Tenaha, Sheila Williams of San Augustine, and Karen Hight of San Augustine; grandchildren, Johnny Ray Green Jr., Holley Chavelle Juergens, Camden Dewayne Hughes, and Madison Ruth Fanestiel; and father of her children, James Earl Hughes.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Bo Juergens, Lupe Martinez, Lloyd Hargrove, Robert Clotiaux, James Hughes, and Brandon Fanestiel.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

03/02/08

Jimmy Wayne Nichols, 71, of Center, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at his home. He was born March 20, 1936 in Shelbyville to Sam C. Nichols and Della Goochie Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a member of First Baptist Church in San Augustine.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 3 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 4 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Billy Windham. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Survivors include:r

Daughters:
Sharon Nichols of Tyler

Connie Branch & husband Steve of Port Lavaca

Brandy M