5/1/06

Tommy Ray Byrd - Tommy Ray Byrd, 47, of Joaquin passed away Monday, May 01, 2006 at his home. Services will be 11 am Wednesday, May 3, 2006, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Sam Glover officiating, burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 23, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to birth parents Ernest & Maudine (Moore) Byrd, Adoptive parents, William Henry & Jessie Lorene (Settles)Byrd.

He was a member of Logansport Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by: Wife, Patricia Byrd of Joaquin, Daughter, Crystal Alexander & husband, Jonathan of Stephenville and Daughter, Jessica Byrd of Joaquin. Mother in law, Frances Byrd of Joaquin, Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.

Pallbearers: Brandon Byrd, Dustin Byrd, Chester Byrd, Roy Byrd Jr, Cory Byrd & Ray Wright.

5/2/06

Jack Benny Jackson - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 68 year old, Jack Benny Jackson, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, at Mount Zion C-M-E. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Mr. Jackson’s survivors are his mother, Elsie Jackson, of Galveston, one son, Craig Garrett, of Center, three sisters, Gail Senegal, of Houston, and Cynthia Hughes and Ann Jackson, both of Galveston, and two brothers, Weston Jackson, Junior, of Galveston, and Johnny Jackson, of Humble

5/3/06

Ima Jean Parks - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 68 year old, Ima Jean Parks, of Center. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at four o’clock, at Spann’s Chapel. Visitation will be this (Wednesday) evening from five until nine o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home.

Among Ms. Parks’ survivors are her husband, Jimmie Parks, of Center, five children, Charles Parks, Shelby Tyre, Susan Windham, Rose Ramirez, and Lance Parks, all of Center, and one brother, Joe Spann, of Cleveland.

Burnard Watson - Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces pending services for 92 year old, Burnard Watson, of San Augustine.

Among Mr. Watson’s survivors are two sons, Elwin Watson, of Jasper, and Johnny Watson, of San Augustine.

5/5/06

Gladys Schillings - 86, of Center, passed away Friday, May 5, 2006. Ms. Schillings was born March 24, 1920 in Hemphill, Texas to Vestal Metcalf and Mertie Burgess Metcalf. She was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. James Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Scarborough, Danny Scarborough, Michael Warren, Larry Warren, Larry Chandler, Mark Kenderdine, Tommy Alford and M.C. Metcalf.

She is survived by: Son: Roy Weeks & wife Faye of Center. Daughter: Carolyn Jackson & husband O’Neal of Shelbyville. Stepdaughter: Frances Fountain of Lufkin.

Grandchildren: Joseph Schillings of Center, Anthony Schillings of Shelbyville, Raul Schillings of Center, Dena Weeks of Lufkin, Jason Weeks of Clear Lake, Tammy Weeks of Lufkin, Lisa Weeks of Lufkin, William Weeks of Center, Emral Weeks of Center.

Seven Great Grandchildren

Sister: Ruth Scarborough and husband Jeff of Huxley

Preceded in death by Parents & Brother, Clarence Metcalf

****Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center**

5/8/06

Dean New - Mangum Funeral Home announces graveside services for Dean New, of Crosby. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at three o’clock, at Border’s Cemetery. Among Mr. New’s survivors is his wife, Sherell Sanford New.

George Lee "Nick" Ratcliff - McCoy Funeral Home in Houston announces services for 67 year old, George Lee “Nick” Ratcliff, formerly of Center. Services will be this Saturday in Houston, and interment will be in Houston. Among Mr. Ratcliff’s local survivors are Mary Lister and Frances Netherly

5/9/06

Shirley Ann Nethery - Services for Shirley Ann Nethery, age 61, of Center will be held 11 am Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn, Bro. Kenneth West & Bob McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

She died Monday, May 8, 2006. She was born August 7, 1944 in Shelby County, Texas to Ernest Warr and Liddle Luman Warr.

Survivors include: Husband, Dr. J.N. Nethery of Center, Sons, Michael Neal Nethery of Center & Patrick Neal Nethery of Center. Sister, Ruby Smith & husband Ray of Center. Special Nephew, Rodger McLane & wife Brenda of Carthage. Special Great Nieces, Brandi, Kelly & husband Shane of Carthage & Laci Fenson & husband Brent of Carthage. Special Great Nephew, Rodger Glen McLane of Carthage. Special Great Great Niece, Alyssa Fenson of Carthage. Special Cousin, Kendra Warr Hilton. Also a host of loving friends.

Preceded in death by: Partents, Ernest Warr & Liddie Luman Warr & 5 brothers, Velt Warr, E.C. Warr, L.C. Warr, Bobby Ray Warr & Freddie Warr.

She was a Charter Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.

Pallbearers will be Bobby McCauley, Delton Pate, Matt Nethery, Bill Hughes, Gary McDonald, Bobby Watson, Royce Warr & Jerryl Adams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Malcom Weaver, Billy McClelland, Rudy Robancho, Eddie Toole, Oran Warr, Dale Warr, Doyle Luman, Earl McSwain, Paul Ross, Kenneth Hughes, Billy Don Hughes, Maxie Eaves, Curtis Eaves, Tom Kimbro, Charlie Perry, Ric Lee, Bill Fenton, Billy Rodgers, K.P. Bradshaw & Noah Gene Warr.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Lou Ella "Lulu" Allen - Community Funeral Home of center announces pending services for 48 year old, Lou Ella “Lulu” Allen, of Center.

5/10/06

Temple Williams - Radar Funeral Home in Longview announces services for 78 year old, Temple Williams, of Longview and formerly of Center. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Radar Funeral Home in Longview.

Among Mr. Williams’ survivors are his wife, Betty, of Longview, two sons, Greg and Bob-Walter Williams, both of Longview, three brothers, Buck Williams, of Center, Banks Williams, of the Woodlands, and Lowell Williams, of Longview, and two sisters, Bobbie, of Missouri, and Navesti, of Logansport.

Lou Ellen Allen - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 48 year old, Lou Ellen Allen, of Center. Services will be this Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Ms. Allen’s survivors are four brothers, Raymond Allen, Junior, of Missouri City, Carlos and Kenneth Allen, of Center, and Johnny Allen, of Minnesota, and three sisters, Gwendolyn Allen and Delores Johnson, of Center, and Brenda Allen, of Grand Prairie.

5/11/06

Evelia McSwain - 78, passed away May 11, 2006 at her home in Center. She was born July 4, 1927 in Center, Texas to Willie Johnson & Mary Brown Johnson. Mrs. McSwain loved nature and the outdoors, with a special fondness for birds, animals and plants. She and her husband operated Earl's Nursery for 18 years. She loved to travel and spent many hours on the road. Mrs. McSwain cared deeply for her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Eddie Mahan officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Sam Mahan, K.P. William, Royce Lynn Johnson, Robert McSwain, Glynn McSwain and Bryan McSwain.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Bradshaw, Wayne Bittick, Bobby Holloway & Mike Walker.

She is survived by her loving husband, Earl McSwain. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 27th. Other survivors are her devoted granddaughters Betty Jo Inman of Arizona and Dawna Jo Inman of Dallas, Brother Leroy Johnson and wife Betty of Kansas, sister Odell Strahan of Center and special niece Bonnie Nash of Center.

She also leaves behind numerous extended family members and acquaintances with fond memories of her hospitality and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Johnson & Mary Brown Johnson, her son Bobby Joe Inman and brothers Weizie, Eldridge and James Ray Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Bruce Earl Edwards - Hick’s Mortuary announces services for 43 year old, Bruce Earl Edwards, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at three o’clock, at Greer Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Friday) evening from 7:30 until 8:30 at Hick’s Chapel.

Among Mr. Edwards’ survivors are his parents, Ester Earl “Q.T.” and Pauline Edwards, one son, Anthony Edwards, of Center, one daughter, Tasha Edwards, of Mansfield Louisiana, and three sisters, Pamalyine Young, of Houston, Brenda Woodard, of Dallas, and Nicole Akil, of Houston

5/12/06

Mr. E. Robert Whitt, Jr.

JOAQUIN, TX - Mr. E. Robert Whitt, Jr., 63, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at his residence in Joaquin, TX. He was born November 16, 1942 in Shreveport, LA to the late Ellis Robert Whitt, Sr. and Florence Ellen (Osborne) Whitt.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Masonic Rites. Officiating will be E. Ky Faciane of First Baptist Church of Bossier. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery, Meriwether Road.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, May 12, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Whitt proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #362.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Chuck Williams and his niece, Kari Powell.

Mr. Whitt is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Williams Whitt; his son, Jeffrey Robert Whitt; his daughter, Kimberly Elaine Sherwood and husband, John; his sisters, Eleanor Jean Miguez, and Janet Carol Timmons; his grandchildren, Michelle and Haley Whitt, and Jennifer Sherwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Southside Chapel, 687-1256

Teresa Louise Scott Perry - Jenkins Funeral Home, in Mansfield, Louisiana, announces services for 28 year old, Teresa Louise Scott Perry, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Old Mary Magdalene Baptist Church, in Harmon, Louisiana. Interment will be in Old Mary Magdalene Cemetery.

Ms. Perry is the sister of Amanda Benton.

5/17/06

Joyce Ann Cunningham - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 63 year old, Joyce Ann Cunningham, of Huxley. Services will be tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at three o’clock, at Brookside Cemetery, in Houston. Visitation will be this (Wednesday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Mangum’s. The family requests that donations be made to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Research Foundation get further details on making a donation by calling 1-888-888-3317.

Among Mrs. Cunningham’s survivors are her husband, Jim Cunningham, of Huxley, one daughter, Brenda Alford, of Center, her mother, Inez Scott, of Humble, one sister, Louise Gage, of Humble, and one brother, James Scott, of Humble.

Shawna Pierce - Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 33 year old, Shawna Pierce, of Palestine and formerly of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lowe Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Pierce’s survivors are her husband, Russell Pierce, of Jewett, one daughter, Candy Lowe, of Broaddus, one son, Conner Pierce, of Jewett, her father, Vernon Ray Hightower, of Broaddus, her mother and step-father, Becky Hightower Whaley and husband Dan, of Tyler, one sister, Sherry Terry, of Marque, and one brother, James Ray Hightower, of Tyler.

5/18/06

Skylar Shea Williams - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for Skylar Shea Williams, infant daughter of Stephen & Tanya Williams of Center, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas with Tim Perkins officiating.

She is survived by Parents: Stephen & Tanya Williams of Center, Maternal Grandmother, Jane Cooper of Center, Paternal Grandparents, Jay & Daree Williams of San Benitia, Paternal Great Grandmother Norvell Holt of Center. Also numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather, Bill Cooper. Paternal Great Grandfather, Ira Holt, Paternal Great Grandfather, A.J. Williams.

Vance Alvin “Brother Boy” Curtis - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 85 year old, Vance Alvin “Brother Boy” Curtis, of Center. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, at West Hamilton Cemetery, in Shelbyville. Visitation is ongoing at Mangum Funeral Home.

Among Mr. Curtis’ survivors are his wife, Roxie Ann Curtis, of Center, three daughters, Freda Gandy and Rose Blackmond, both of Houston, and Tenia Stanford, of Center, and two step-sons, Edward Moorman and Jimmy Smith, both of Center.

5/20/06

Charles Eric Jones - Charles Eric Jones, age 29, of Center, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006. He was born June 27, 1976 in Carthage to C.W. Jones and Kathryn Louise Clark Jones. Mr. Jones worked as a security guard for the Sand Hill Foundation.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday, May 22, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Alfredo Villarreal, Gary Sparrow, Alton Clark, Chad Adams, Douglas Bragg and Bruce Windham. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Clark.

Survivors Include: Wife, Dianna Jones of Center. Daughter, Adreana Jones of Center. Mother, Louise Clark of Carthage. Father, C.W. Jones and wife Wanda of Beckville. Sister, Kelly Jones of Carthage. Preceded in death by Grandmother, Grace Biggers.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Lewis Bowden Hughes - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 80 year old, Lewis Bowden Hughes, of Timpson. Graveside services will be this (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Timpson.

Among Mr. Hughes’ survivors are one son, Edgar Ell Hughes, of Carthage, one daughter, Ann Akers, of Houston, one brother, Charles Hughes, of Center, and one sister, Margie Baker, of Houston.

Anita Kay Riddle Garrison - Taylor Funeral Home announces the passing of 59 year old, Anita Kay Riddle Garrison, of Timpson. Funeral services will be held a later date in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Among Mrs. Garrison’s survivors are her husband, Roy Garrison, Junior, of Timpson, her parents, Harold and Dorothy Riddle, and two stepsons, David Garrison, of Timpson, and Wayne Garrison, of Houston.

Bill G. Ramsey - Billy G. Ramsey, age 79, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center.

Funeral services will be 10 am Monday, May 22, 2006, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lawrence Thompson & Bro. Sam Glover officiating and burial will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 2 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. He was born September 13, 1926 in Joaquin to parents, Edward Lewis Ramsey & Euna Finklea Ramsey. He is preceded in death by his, Parents: Edward & Euna Ramsey, Brothers: Edward Lewis Ramsey II & William Alan Ramsey, Sisters: Pauline Gibbs, Jeanette Carriker & Mary Martin.

He is survived by Wife: Mildred Ramsey of Joaquin. Children: Almagene Sheffield of Porter, Rodney Ramsey of Old River, Billy Ramsey of Alvin. Grandchildren: Janie Lanham, John Salter, Mindy Salter, Alesia Ramsey, Dustin Ramsey, Colton Ramsey, Justin Ramsey, Amber Goodwin & Kelly Ramsey. Great Grandchild: Olivia Ramsey.

5/22/06

Irene Dearing - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for Irene Dearing, of Webster. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 11 o’clock, New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Monday) evening at Mangum Funeral Home.

Iva Dell Eddins - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 87 year old, Iva Dell Eddins, of Center. Iva Dell Eddins passed away Sunday, May 21, 2006 in Nacogdoches. She was born March 8, 1919 in Center to Ross Graves and Lou Emanis Graves. Ms. Eddins was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Services will be Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Dr. Jack Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Heath Harbison, Glenn Johnson, Danny Lawerence, Mike Nichols, Glen Cordray, Johnny Covington, Jason Covington and Jason Smith.

Visitation will be today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Among Ms. Eddins’ survivors are her son, Mike Hughes and wife Amanda, of Center. Grandson: Nick Hughes, of Center. Grandson: Kenneth Eddins & wife Amy of Carthage, Missouri. Granddaughter: Ally Hughes of Center. Great Grandchildren: Livi Eddins & Amanda Eddins of Carthage, Missouri. Brother, Fairy Graves and wife Geneva of Center. Sister, Lucy Hutton, of Center. Sister in law: Faye Graves of Center & Frances Graves of Timpson. Special Friend: Robert Creech of Center.

Preceded in death by: Husband Reggie Eddins, Children: Ronald Wayne Eddins, R.L. Eddins and Irene Nichols. Brothers: Ross Graves Jr., Larry Graves and Mahon Graves. Sisters: Ann Sherman, Willie Mae Fancher and Katie Bell Bridges.

Vernon Jacobs - Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for 66 year old, Vernon Jacobs, of Odessa

Among Mr. Jacobs’ survivors are his wife, Mary Jacobs, eight children, and his brother, Roy Jacobs, of Center.

Antonio Woodrow Homan - Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announce pending services for 31 year old, Antonio Woodrow Holman, of Houston

Era Roberts - Community Funeral Home of Timpson, announces pending services for 89
year old, Era Roberts, of Timpson

5/25/06

Erica Pearl Roberts - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 89 year old, Erica Pearl Roberts, of Timpson. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, in Timpson. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery. The body will lie in state Saturday morning from 10 until 11 o’clock. Among Ms. Roberts survivors are one brother, Henry Lee Roberts, of Houston.

5/26/06

Charles Yarbrough - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 73 year old, Charles Yarbrough, of Timpson. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o’clock, at First Baptist Church in Timpson. Military graveside services will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be this (Friday) evening from six until nine o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home.

Among Mr. Yarbrough’s survivors are his wife, Peggy Yarbrough, of Timpson, one daughter, Teresa Brown, of Rowlett, one sister, Retha Mize, of Tenaha, and three brothers, Drennon Yarbrough, of Hemphill, and Rogers and Joe Yarbrough, both of Center.

Charles Richard "Bub" McLeroy - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 80 year old, Charles Richard “Bub” McLeroy, of Center and formerly of Gary. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning from nine until 11 o’clock.

Among Mr. McLeroy’s survivors are two brothers-in-law, W. C. Brister, of Deer Park, and J. L. Crain, of Gary.

5/31/06

Wylma Maurine Franks-Lilly - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 94 year old, Wylma Maurine Franks-Lilly, of the Stockman Community. Services will be Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, at Stockman United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from six until eight o’clock.

Among Mrs. Lilly’s survivors are her daughter, Glenda Beth Lester, of Scottsville, and her daughter-in-law, Wanda Lilly, of Alabama.