November 1, 2005

Billy Jones
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 70 year old, Billy Jones, of Carthage. Services will be this (Tuesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery, in Tenaha.

Among Mr. Jones’ survivors are his wife, Mary Jones, of Carthage, his children, Billy Jones, of Virginia, Charlene Rigdon, of Fairfield, Lori Hartley, of Carthage, Malisa Laffitte, of Mansfield, Tim Jones, of Beckville, Nathan Jones, of Virginia, and Kahlan Gilliam, of Howe, and one sister, Myrtlene Kirk, of Henderson.

Services for 88 year old, Rachel Vaught Samford, of Stockman, were held yesterday, but there was a mistake concerning where memorials should be sent. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christian Life Center, of Mount Olive Baptist Church, care of Rusty Sanford, Timpson, Texas 75975.

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November 2, 2005

Lori Nichols Russell Mudd
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 46 year old, Lori Nichols Russell Mudd, of Gonzales. Services will be this (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Chireno United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lower Chireno Cemetery. Among Ms. Mudd’s survivors are her daughter, Natalie Russell, of Houston, her son, Matthew Russell, of San Augustine, her parents, Joe and Laurine Nichols, of Chireno, and her brother, Mike Nichols, of Lockhart.

R.D. Woodard
Community Funeral Home of Timpson, announces services for R. D. Woodard, of Garrison. Services will be Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, at Sweet Union Baptist Church, in Garrison. Interment will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Among Mr. Woodard’s survivors are his wife, Nettie Mary Woodard, of Garrison, three sons, Troy Woodard, of Nacogdoches, Willie Woodard, of Garrison, and Jimmy Woodard, of Lufkin, four daughters, Mary Williams, of Nacogdoches, and Paulette Thomas, Annie Scourton, and Christine McDaniel, all of Garrison, one brother, Henry Woodard Junior, of Tatum, and one sister, Sadie Mae Woodard, of Tatum.

Fredrick Glenn Johnson Jr.
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending memorial services for 20 year old, Fredrick Glenn Johnson, Junior, of Fresno. Memorial services will be held in Missouri City at a later date. Among Mr. Johnson’s survivors are his parents, Fred and Ida Johnson, five brothers and sisters, Myron, Annika, Selwyn, Rafeal, and Ieshia Johnson, and his grandmother, Myra Ann Evans.

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November 3, 2005

Oline Mahan Franks
Oline Mahan Franks, age 89, of Tyler, Texas "formerly of Clute & Baytown" passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in Tyler, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 2 pm at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Dan Kessner officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. She was born January 22, 1916 in Shelby County to the late Thomas Jefferson & Sarah Ellen Childs Mahan. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Harold Garner Franks & Son, Kyle Wayne Franks. She is survived by: Daughter & Son-in-Law, Keitha & Ray Jackson of Arp. Son & Daughter-in-Law, Kerry & Patricia Franks of Vidor. 3 Sisters, Donnie Foster of Beaumont, Burey Bailey & Husband Buck of Madisonville, Barnie Edison & Husband Dorman of Nacogdoches. 2 Sister-in-Laws, Juanita Bush & Husband Ozroe of Center. Lavern Franks of Angleton. Brother-in-Law, Henry Franks of Jacinto City. Numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews. Pallbearers: Larry Franks, Steve Edison, Paul Bailey, Paul Twowey, Tim Ehmke & Colin Franks. If desired memorials may be made to the Charity of Choice.

Community Funeral Home of center announces pending services for 36 year old, Tony Cooks, of Center. Arrangements will be announced later.

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November 4, 2005

Gunnery Sergeant Travis Leon Harper
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 63 year old, Gunnery Sergeant Travis Leon Harper, of Concord. Services will be this (Friday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery.

Among Mr. Harper’s survivors are three sons, Royce, Danny and Troy Harper, all of California, one daughter, Beverly Harper, of California, two brothers, William Harper, of Concord, and Ernest Harper, of Jacinto City, and three sisters, Lou Corbin, Lucille Faubus, and Lilly Bixby, all of Whitney.

Tony Lee Cook
Community Funeral of Center announces services for 36 year old, Tony Lee Cook, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Triumph Church in Center. Interment will be in Blount Chapel Cemetery.

Among Mr. Cook’s survivors are his mother, Betty Joe Cook, of Center, his daughter, Princess Keirsten Trena Bell, of Center, six sisters, Towanda Lathan, of Bossier City, Doyla Tarver, Leslie Polk, and Kay Horton, all of Center, Katina Brock, of Tenaha, and Jametrice Swindle, of Shelbyville, and two brothers, Aubrey Cook, of Center, and James Cook, of Virginia Beach.

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November 7, 2005

Roy Gerald English
Roy Gerald English, 68, of Huxley, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005. He was born January 1, 1939 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Coy English & Bennie Lewis English. Mr. English belonged to the Cutting Horse Association in Houston for many years. He attended Toledo Bend Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center, Texas with Rev. Jack Forbis and Rev. Doyle English officiating. Interment to follow at Pollard Cemetery in the Lula Community of DeSoto Parish. Pallbearers will be Arvel Huneycutt, C.P. English, Scott English, Wayne Elliott, Scotty Liles & Alan Murphy. Honorary Pallbearer will be Austin Smith. Mr. English is survived by numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends. Preceded in death by parents, Coy & Bennie Lewis English. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday November 7, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Watson and Sons announces services for 66 year old, Roy Gerald English, of Huxley. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at one o’clock, Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow in Pollard Cemetery. Visitation is this (Monday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Watson and Sons.

Oma Naomi Dwire,
Funeral services for 94 year old, Oma Naomi Dwire, were held yesterday, at Corinth Cemetery, in San Augustine. Among Ms. Dwire’s survivors is her son, John Dwire, of San Augustine

Carolyn R. Thomas
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 69 year old, Carolyn R. Thomas, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Monday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment will be in Thomas cemetery. Among Ms. Thomas’ survivors are her husband, Merle Thomas, of San Augustine, one daughter, Kary Lynn Kram, of Sugarland, one son, Wesley Thomas, of Red Oak, and one brother, Gene Falls, of Missouri.

Daniel "D.E." McDaniel
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 67 year old, Daniel “D. E.” McDaniel, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment will be in Chinquapin Cemetery. Among Mr. McDaniel’s survivors are one daughter, Tina Rodriguez, of San Augustine, two sons, Carl McDaniel, of Wills Point, and Michael McDaniel, of Terrell, and his mother, Thelma McDaniel, of San Augustine.

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November 8, 2005
Ronald "Ron" Keys

Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 54 year old, Ronald “Ron” Ray Keys, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Military graveside services will follow at Truitt Cemetery, in Joaquin. Visitation will be this (Tuesday) evening from four until nine o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home.

Among Mr. Keys survivors are his daughter, Christy Jackson, of Shelbyville, one son, Kevin Keys, of Center, and five brothers and sisters, Darl Keys, of Fort Worth, Mary Jones, of Henderson, Sharon Fennel, of Colorado, Tommy Keys, and Judy Sutton.

Garner and Son Mortuary announces pending services for 74 year old, Gilbert Randle, of San Augustine. Arrangements will be announced later.

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November 9, 2005

Rose Marie Mixon
Mangum Funeral Home and Bill Clair Family Mortuary in Houston, announce services for 81 year old, Rose Marie Mixon, of Houston. Local graveside services are scheduled for this (Wednesday) morning at 10:30, at Strong Cemetery.

Among Ms. Mixon’s survivors are five sons, Raymond Mixon, of Center, Patrick Mixon, of Huntsville, Michael Mixon, of Minnesota, Gerald Mixon, of Stafford, and William Mixon, of Oklahoma, two daughters, Elizabeth Kelly, of Missouri City, and Jeanette Smith, of Center, and one sister, Minerva Lawrence, of Conroe.

Gilbert Randle
Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 74 year old, Gilbert Randle, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Saint Luke Baptist Church. Interment will be in Saint Luke Cemetery.

Among Mr. Randle’s survivors are his wife, Hazel Randle, of san Augustine, two sons, Tommy and Michael Lacy, both of San Augustine, his mother and step-father, Diley and James Borders, of San Augustine, two brothers, Reverend Jessie Borders of San Augustine, and Edward ray Borders, of Houston, and four sisters, Gracie Edwards, of San Augustine, and Pearline Tate, Betty Holman, and Jay Jean Borders, all of Houston.

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November 10, 2005
Billy Joe Jackson

Billy Joe Jackson, 70, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005. He was born March 9, 1935 in Shelby County to William Henry Jackson and Viola Deason Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a barber in Center for many years. He was a lifelong resident of Center and a member of the Hillcrest Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Henry officiating. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be Wade Anderson, Charlie Jones, Tommy McMahon, Wilbur Lout, Randolph Lout, John Holt, Wayne Samford and Tom Swearingen. Survivors include: Wife, Imojean Jackson of Center. Son, Joe Jackson of Center, Daughter, Tina Clifton & husband Terry of Nacogdoches. Brothers, Douglas Jackson & wife Marceil of Center. Gene Jackson and wife Bobbie Marie of Trinty. Don Jackson and wife Barbara of Shelbyville, and Jimmy Jackson and wife Pat of Shelbyville. Brother in law, Aubrey Wilson of Center. Preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm Friday, November 11, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Hicks Mortuary announces pending services for 69 year old, Mrs. Classie M. King, of East Hamilton.

Arrangements for pending services will be announced at a later date.

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November 11, 2005

Laura (Lois) Hughes
Laura (Lois) Hughes, Age 79, of Center passed away November 10, 2005 at her residence in Center. Mrs. Hughes was born December 5, 1925 in Magnolia, Texas to Arnett Carroll and Osie Neidigk. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Center, Mrs. Hughes was also a member of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, she was the Curator at the Shelby County Historical Courthouse in Center, Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Marion Huckaby and Rev. Eddie Mahan officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Center. Survivors include: Son, Kelly Robbins and wife Jane of Center, Daughter, Kim Graves and husband Tony of Angleton and Brother, F.W. Carroll and wife Jean of Conroe. Grandchildren: Laura Lacy Powell and husband James, John Logan Graves, Mandy Tyre and husband Chuck, Beth Glenn and husband Josh, Misty Kay and husband Mark, Lucas Robbins and wife Wendy, Great Grandchildren, Payten Powell, Deanne Hughes, Ryleigh Hughes, Alexander Glenn, Gaitlyn Glenn, Allison Robbins, Dylan Robbins, Jennifer Tyre, Jessica Tyre, Colton Tyre, and Josh & Kristy Horton. Great Great Grandchild, Taylor Horton. Numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husbands, Eugene Robbins and Dr. Dillon Hughes, and her brother, Harrell Carroll. Active Pallbearers, Jerry Mahan, David Richardsson, Larry Myers, David Clark, Lewis Jones, Phil Bullock, and Mark Stewart. Honorary Pallbearers, Tommy Dale Amburn, James Powell, Lucas Robbins, Josh Glenn, Mark Kay, Chuck Tyre, and John Logan Graves.

Stanley Joe Crump
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 71 year old, Stanley Joe Crump, of Nacogdoches, and formerly of Timpson. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, in Timpson Among Mr. Crump’s survivors are his wife, Renae Holcombe Crump, of Nacogdoches, five daughters, Karen Morgan, of Lake Jackson, Beverly Murphy, Mary Hart, and Peggy Sterkel, all three of Deer Park, and Catherine Crump, of Nacogdoches, and two brothers, Curtis Paul Crump, of Pasadena, and Jimmy Frank Crump, of Deer Park.

Dorothy Roundtree
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 77 year old, Dorothy Roundtree, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Saint Augustine Catholic Church. Interment will be in Saint Augustine Cemetery. A rosary will be held this (Friday) evening at 6:30 at Wyman Roberts Chapel.

Mrs. Classie M. King
Hicks Mortuary announces services for 69 year old, Mrs. Classie M. King, of East Hamilton. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) at noon, at the Triumph Church.

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November 13, 2005

Troy Lee Perry
Troy Lee Perry, 85, of Center, passed away Saturday, November 12, in Center. He was born August 12, 1928 in Percilla, Texas to E.E. and Ima Grace Foster Perry. He was a retired auto mechanic and a longtime salvage yard owner. Mr. Perry was also reserve deputy for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for over 50 years. He was a member of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 and the Sharon Temple Shrine. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII and a member of the First Baptist Church of Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Dr. Jack Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be members of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149. Survivors include: Wife, Jane Perry of Center. Son, Wayne Perry and wife Barbara of Center. Daughters, Sue Dumatrait and husband Billy of Lake Charles and Janis Askew and husband Leon of Longview. Brothers, Charles Perry of Palestine, Blue Perry of Corsicana, James "Pop" Perry and wife Flo of Lenoa and Jimmy Ray Perry and wife Linda of Ackerly. Sisters, Flouise Roberts and husband Wilburn of Poyner, Ann Perry of Palestine and Dorothy Henderson and husband A.D. of Palestine. 6 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by Brothers, Thomas Perry, Fred "Dick" Perry and J.L. Perry. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday, November 14, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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Novemeber 14, 2005

Doctor T. G. Carroll
Dr. T.G. Carroll, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2005 in Center. He was born September 28, 1920 in Shelbyville, Texas to Robert Henderson Carroll and Maggie Morrison Carroll. Mr. Carroll served in the US Army Air Corp. in WWII. Mr Carroll was a member of the Center Noon Lions Club, the Sons of Republic of Texas, the Texas Veterinarian Medical Association and the American Veterinarian Medical Association. He owned Carroll Animal Hospital from 1952 to 1986. He was a retired veterinarian. Mr. Carroll was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at the Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.
Survivors include: Wife: Mary Kathryn Carroll of Center, Sons: Bill Carroll and wife Patti of Jacksonville and Bob Carroll and wife Dianna of Conroe. Daughter: Courtney Davis and husband Keith of San Augustine. 4 Grandchildren: Bob Brown, Wendee Brown & husband Steve Sellers, Jonathan Carroll and Kate Davis. Sister: Doris Miller of Natchitoches, La., Sister-in-law: Jo Carroll of Natchitoches, La., Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by 1 sister Marcelle Bartle and 3 brothers Kenneth Carroll, Ed Carroll & Finley Carroll. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday November 15, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Maxine Permenter Scarbrough
Cason-Monk Metcalf Funeral Home announces services for 83 year old, Maxine Permenter Scarbrough, a native of Shelby County. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Cason-Monk Metcalf Sunset Chapel, on Nacogdoches. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Among Ms Scarbrough’s survivors are a brother, W. S. Permenter, of Lindale, two daughters, Patsy Ann McDowell and Janet Scarbrough, and one son, Leonell “Sonny” Scarbrough, Junior, all of Nacogdoches.

Mozelle Miears
Mozelle Miears, age 88, of Center, Texas passed away Monday, November 14, 2005 at Holiday Nursing Home. Graveside Services will be held, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 11 am at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center with Bro. Bill Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. She was born January 12, 1917 in Shelby County to Eugene & Emma Dallas Stanley Patterson. She was a Hairdresser for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Emma Patterson, husband, H.L. Miears, infant daughter, Barbara Kay Johnson, brother, Kenneth Patterson, sister, Doris Linscomb. She is survived by: Children, Howard Johnson of Center, Quincy Borders & husband Murray of Center, Haskell Miears & wife Shirley of Tuscola and Horace Miears & wife Bobbie of White Oak. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren Niece, & 2 Nephews & Cousins. Brother Keith Patterson of Nederland. Services under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas.

Doug Amburn
Doug Amburn, age 62, of Center passed away Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. Services will be 10 am Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas with burial to follow at Neuville Cemetery in Center, Texas with Bro. Marion Huckaby & Bro. Don Noble officating. Visitation is Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 4 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. He was born June 25, 1943 in Sabine County to parents, Rube Amburn & Lena Crawford Amburn. He was preceded in Death by his parents: Rube & Lena Amburn. Son, mark Amburn, 4 Brothers, Bonell Amburn, Charles Amburn, Kenneth Amburn and David Amburn. He is survived by; Wife of 40 years, Jeanie Amburn of Center, Son, Micheal Amburn of Center. 3 Grandchildren, Dillon Rash, Taylor Amburn and Camden Amburn. Brothers & Sisters, Tommy Amburn & wife Shirley of Center, Billy Amburn & wife Barbara of Center, Gertie Leach of Center, Pat Hardy & husband Ray of San Augustine, Dixie Cucco of San Augustine, Maxie Chumley & husband Keith of San Augustine and Jane Robbins & husband Kelly of Center. Pallbearers: Charles Conway, Ronnie Perry, Lonnie Teaxler, Tom Helms, Mark Kenderdine, Randy Robertson. Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Smith, John Paul Sanford, Ronnie Hagler, Marshall Windham, Billy Isbell & Chris Jernigan.

Percy Garners and Son Mortuary announces pending services for 86 year old, Reba Holman, of San Augustine. Arrangements for pending services will be announced later.

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November 15, 2005

Susan Francis Cornett
Susan Francis Cornett, 81, of Center passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005. She was born January 26, 1924 in New York, New York to Phillip Freeman & Susan Collins Freeman. Mrs. Cornett was the owner and operator of Dairy Circle Inn. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Per the family's request Mrs. Cornett was cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Survivors Include: Husband, William T. Cornett of Center, Sons, Thomas N. Cornett of Port Neches, James M. Cornett & wife Karen of Chireno, John K. Cornett & wife Denise of Norfolk, Va. Daughters: Susan Collin of Center, Mary Crow & husband Stephen of Fort Campbell, Ky. Sheila Shepard & husband Henry of Nacogdoches, Kathy Metcalf & husband Donnie of Center, Judy Moore & husband Jeff of Timpson and Jeanne Adams & husband Randy of Center. 15 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, Numerous other relatives and A Host of Friends, Preceded in death by parents, Phillip Freeman & Susan Collins Freeman, Son, Will (Bill) Cornett and Daughter, Elizabeth Chamberlain.

Claude M. Hale
Claude M. Hale, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away November 14, 2005 in San Augustine. Mr. Hale was born July 25, 1913 in Searcy County, Arkansas to Charlie H. Hale & Janie Winds Hale. He served in US Army in WWII. He was a member of the Plum Grove Assembly of God Church in Cleveland. Mr. Hale worked as a railroad switchman. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Calvin Hancock, Bro Richard Lum & Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Dunningan Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Pallbearers: Corey Holloway, John Trump, Christopher Oxner, Michael Powell, Richard Oxner & Terry Powell. Survivors include, Wife of 69 years, Letha Mae Hale of Shelbyville, Daughters, Betty Risinger & husband Robert of Shelbyville, Charlene Sue Hale of Splendora, Donna Hale of Cleveland. Sons, James Richard Hale & wife Barbara of Shelbyville and Bobby Hale of Splendora. 16 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandson, James Royce Risinger. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

George W. Renfrow
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 85 year old, George W. Renfrow, of Broaddus. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 9:30, at First Baptist Church, in Broaddus. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) at three p.m. at Southpark Cemetery, in Pearland.

The body will lie in state at First Baptist Church of Broaddus, starting this (Tuesday) afternoon and continuing until service time tomorrow.

Among Mr. Renfrow’s survivors are his wife, Dorothy Roberts Renfrow, of Broaddus, one daughter, Betty Pittman, of Beaumont, and one son, Gilbert Renfrow, of Alvin.

Reba Holman
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 86 year old, Reba Holman, of San Augustine. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Dena Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from noon until seven p.m. at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Among Mrs. Holman’s survivors is one daughter, Marsha Ruth Holman, of San Augustine.

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November 16, 2005

Olga Jeannette Diddens-Drake
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 81 year old, Olga Jeannette Diddens-Drake, of Timpson. Services will be Friday afternoon at two o’clock, at First Assembly of God Church, in Timpson. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation is tomorrow (Thursday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. Among Mrs. Drake’s survivors are three sons, Clyde Earl Dodgen, of California, Kerry Drake, of Timpson, and Anny William Drake, of Houston, one daughter, Vlon Kooi, of Hunstville, and her sister, Elfrieda Thompson, of Colorado.

George W. Renfrow
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 85 year old, George W. Renfrow, of Broaddus. Services will be this (Wednesday) morning at 9:30, at First Baptist Church, in Broaddus. Graveside services will be today (Wednesday) at three p.m. at Southpark Cemetery, in Pearland. The body will lie in state at First Baptist Church of Broaddus until service time today. Among Mr. Renfrow’s survivors are his wife, Dorothy Roberts Renfrow, of Broaddus, one daughter, Betty Pittman, of Beaumont, and one son, Gilbert Renfrow, of Alvin.

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November 17, 2005

Evelyn Pollard
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 84 year old, Evelyn Pollard, of the Tennessee Community. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Tennessee Cemetery, in Timpson. Visitation will be this (Friday) evening from four until nine o’clock.

Among Ms. Pollard’s survivors are three children, Don Pollard, of Wimberley, Carole Sears, of Tennessee Community, and Diane Brault, of Round Rock, and one sister, Margie Deming, of Houston.

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November 22,2005

J.B. Shofner
Funeral for J.B. Shofner, 69, of Center will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Watson and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Mike Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery, Shelby County. Shofner died Nov. 21, 2005, in Center. Born July 28, 1936, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Oscar and Ella Ervin Shofner. He was a construction welder and a Baptist. He was married to Dorothy Hughes Shofner of Center, and she survives him. Other survivors include a daughter, Sherri Molitor of Houston; a son, Hunter Shofner of Center, a sister, Mardell Worthey of Houston; and two grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today. Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center

Mary Allene Cooper
Funeral for Mary Allene Cooper, 85, of Center will be at 2 p.m. today at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, Center, with the Rev. W.T. Permenter officiating. Burial will be in Campti Cemetery, Center. Cooper died Nov. 20, 2005, in Center. Born June 15, 1920, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Noah and Kathryn Ballard Truitt. She was affiliated with Lone Cedar Baptist Church and Campti Methodist Church. She was married to Leon Cooper, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Worthen of Tyler; sons, Nolan Cooper and Jackie Cooper, both of Joaquin; a sister, Beulah Gregston of Center; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mangum Funeral Home, Center.

Dollie Mae Luman
Dollie Luman, age 97, of Evadale passed away Sunday, November 29, 2005 at her residence in Evadale. Services will be 2 pm Friday, November 25, 2005 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas with burial to follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas with Bro. Weldon Blackmon & Bro Cory Buckley officiating. Visitation is Wednesday November 23, 2005 from 4 pm til 9 pm & Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 3 pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. She was born December 12, 1907 in Shelby County to the late Elisha & Ruthie Jane Cummings Henry. She was a member of the Patroon Baptist Church for over 75 years. She was preceded in death by Husband: Lum Luman, Son: Maurice Luman, Daughter Martha Jane McCary, Granddaughter: Linda Faye Malloy. She is survived by: Son: Fred Luman & Special Friend Ann Brown of Evadale. Daughters: Madge Metcalf of Houston & Bernice Ford of Houston. Grandchildren: Brenda Buckley & Chris of Buna, Kenneth Luman of Evadale, Tommy Luman & Ginger of Silsbee, Freda Gandy , Rose Schaffer, Liz Ballard, Nathan Renfro & Wife Trish, Kathy Metcalf all of Houston, Marice Metcalf & wife Ruby of Huxley

June Siegler
Watson and Sons announces services for 89 year old, June Siegler, of San Diego California. Services will be Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday evening from six until eight o’clock at Watson and Sons. Among Mrs. Siegler’s survivors is her brother, Earl Wagstaff, of Shelbyville.

Sterlin James Gray
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 49 year old, Sterlin James Gray, of Timpson. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, in Timpson. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery. Among Mr. Gray’s survivors are his father, James L. Gray, of Timpson, seven brothers, Alvin, Arthur and Jennings Earl, all three of Houston, John Earl, of Center, Artis Earl, of Fort Worth, Royce Earl, of New Mexico, and Ernest Mims, of Dallas, and two sisters, Alma Nary, of Midland, and Delores Earl, of Houston. .

Kerry Drake
Garrison Funeral Home announces pending services for 48 year old, Kerry Drake, of Timpson.

Addie B. Bell
Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 82 year old, Ms. Addie B. Bell, of Hemphill. Services will be Friday morning at 11 o’clock, at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Hemphill. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon until six o’clock, at Garner Mortuary Chapel.

Among Ms. Bell’s survivors are a nephew, whom she reared as a son, Armour Parks Junior, of Hemphill.

Lillie Jeanette Harris
Lillie Jeanette Harris, 68, of Center passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005 in a local nursing home. She was born September 4, 1937 in Cushing, Texas to Watson Hartless and Maggie Baker Hartless. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker, mother & grandmother. She attended First Baptist Church in Tenaha. At her request Mrs. Harris was cremated. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be may to LifeCare Hospice, 320 North Street, Suite 311, Nacogdoches, Texas 759361. Survivors Include: Sons: Craig Haltom and wife Cindy of Tenaha, Douglas Haltom and wife Patsy of Tenaha, David Haltom and wife Suzanne of Katy, and Gary Ochlers and wife Brenda of Katy. Grandchildren: Mark Haltom, Joseph Haltom, Michelle Haltom, Jackson Haltom, David Haltom, Jr. and Jacob Haltom. Sisters: Paula Glover of Lufkin, Tommie Ann Todd of Baytown, Maudine Ochler of Cypress and Billie G. Crisp of Aguadulee. Brother: Allen Hartless of Rockport. Preceded in death by her husband Carl Harris. - Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Robert Blain Crump
Robert Blain Crump, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005 at his home in Joaquin. He was born September 3, 1926 in Joaquin, Texas to Robert M. Crump and Myrtis Lilly Crump. Mr. Crump retired from the United States Air Force. He later worked as a dental lab technician . Mr. Crump was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Joaquin Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the VFW. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. At his request, Mr. Crump's body was donated to the LSU medical center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. Survivors Include: Wife: Corinne Crump of Livingston. Daughter: Angela Hancock and husband Rob of Houston. Son: John D. Crump and wife Sherrie of Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Kelly Hancock, Shea Hancock, Ryan Crump and Austin Crump. Brother Robert Crump and wife Pat of Joaquin. Preceded in death by Parents: Robert M. Crump and Myrtis Lilly Crump. Sisters: Ruth Wilkins, Melba Plagens, Betty Rippy and Linda Crump. Brother Roy Crump - Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

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November 23, 2005

Girtruce Blount
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 83 year old, Girtruce Blount, of Joaquin. Services will be Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at Mangum’s Chapel. Visitation will be this (Thursday) evening from five until nine o’clock, at Mangum’s.

Among Ms. Blount’s survivors are four daughters, Mickie Shull, of Center, Ann Touchstone, of Shreveport, Sandra Stevens, of Logansport, and Jean Bates, of Joaquin, and one son, Aaron Blount, Junior, of Joaquin.

Cornelia Lawson, of Aiken
Cornelia Joyce Hopkins Lawson passed away at her home in the Aiken Community on November 22, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was born 81 years ago in Shelby County to Euel Loel Hopkins and Viola Cornelia Burn Hopkins. She lived in the Aiken Community all her life.
Mrs. Lawson was one of a long line of family educators including her uncle, aunt, mother, both sisters, two of her nieces and two of her nieces. She attended Excelsior Elementary School and graduated from Center High School in 1942. After attending Stephen F. Austin Teachers College in 1943, Mrs. Lawson taught at Camp Worth in San Augustine County from 1944 to 1946. In the school year of 1946-1947, she taught at Pine Hill School. This was the last year that "One Teacher- All Grades" schools were commonly in existence. In 1947-1948 she taught in the Fellowship School which is now in the Joaquin School District. In 1948, Mrs. Lawson began teaching elementary school at Excelsior.
Mrs. Lawson returned to SFA in 1950 where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, with a major in Business Administration. In 1952, she earned a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. She continued teaching at Excelsior until she was appointed Superintendent in September 1977 reportedly the only female school superintendent in Texas at the time. She continued in the position until her retirement in 1985. After retiring, she returned to serve as part time counselor at Excelsior until her final retirement in June, 1992. At her death, she continued to serve the Excelsior School as a member of the School Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Newborn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Association, and Secretary of the Sardis Cemetery Fund. She was a lifetime member of the Mr. Herman Church of Christ, first attending with her grandparents, Jim and Ella Hopkins.
Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Thomas Lawson, father Euel Loel Hopkins, mother, Viola Cornelia Burns Hopkins, sister, Wenoa Burns, and nephew Richard Loel Burns.
Mrs. Lawson is survived by her sister and brother in law, Charlsie and James Wheeler, niece Jamie and husband Don Parmer, nephew Charles and wife Darlie Wheeler, niece Laura and husband Tommy Harris, niece Susan and husband Don Bush and her aunt, Vivian Jerigan. Also surviving her are 10 great nieces and nephews and 16 great great nieces and nephews. Since she had none of her own. Mrs. Lawson loved her nieces and nephews as her children and grandchildren. She was dearly loved by all.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Hospice for all their care and concern.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 am on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Dean Bullock officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Adams, Bo Barbee, Gilbert Rains, Rex Rains, Benny Russell, and Jimmy Scates. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will begin at 2 pm Friday, November 25, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make donations to the Cornelia Lawson Scholarship Fund at Excelsior School, 11270 Hwy 7 West, Center, Texas 75935

Robert Anthony
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 70 year old, Robert Anthony “Bobby” Wood, of Moscow, Texas. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, at Corinth Cemetery, in Timpson. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from six until eight o’clock.

Among Mr. Wood’s survivors are his son, Mark Anthony Wood, of Spicewood, and his sister R. Jane Hairston, of Tim

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November 25, 2005

Betty June Collins
Betty June Collins, age 66, of Shelbyville was born February 24, 1939 in Shelby County, Texas to Hugh J. Adams and Olga Livingston Adams. Mrs. Collins passed away November 23, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles La. Mrs. Collins was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Services for Mrs. Collins will be held at 3 pm Saturday November 26, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Steve Scott and Rev. Mike Belgard officiating interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Survivors include: Husband Bobby Collins of Shelbyville. Son Michael Collins and wife Peggy of Shelbyville. Daughters: Angela Cox and husband Jeff of Center. Lisa Corbell and Kirk of Carthage. Mother Olga Adams of Center. Brother: Jimmy Adams and wife Jean of Center 7 Grandchildren: Tory Rogers and husband Charles, Jessica Cox, Courtney Corbell, Leslie Corbell, Luke Winfield, Chris Winfield. Preceded in death by Father Hugh Adams. One brother, Joe Adams.

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November 27, 2005

Dale Cooper
Dale Cooper age 80, of Port Neches passed away Saturday, November 26, 2005 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1925 in Shelby County and had been a Mid County resident since 1944. He retired as a supervisor for Texaco after some 36 years of service. He served many years as a machinist when Texaco was know as Neches Butane. Mr. Cooper was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Neches and was also a member of the Shelby County Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bernice Cooper of Port Neches, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives, and a host of wonderful friends and neighbors. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 pm Monday, November 28, 2005 at Broussard's Mortuary 505 12th Street in Nederland. Graveside services will be at 1 pm Tuesday November 29, 2005 at Sardis Cemetery in Center, Texas with Reverend Sam Wheeler officiating. For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Beaumont Chapter 3195 Calder, Suite 200 Beaumont, Texas 77702-1400.

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November 29, 2005

Donna Marie Jaye-Henning
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 46 year old, Donna Marie Jaye-Henning, of Timpson. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, in Timpson. Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Monday) evening from five until eight o’clock. Among Ms. Henning’s survivors are her husband, James Henning, of Timpson, two daughters, April Kristine Ramsey, of Timpson, and Krystal Marie Henning, of Timpson, her mother, Mafelda Jaye, of Alabama, one brother, Wendell Jaye, of Florida, and one sister, Vicki Dodd, of Houston.

Robert Anthony “Bobby” Wood
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 70 year old, Robert Anthony “Bobby” Wood, of Moscow, Texas. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, at Corinth Cemetery, in Timpson. Visitation will be tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from six until eight o’clock. Among Mr. Wood’s survivors are his son, Mark Anthony Wood, of Spicewood, and his sister R. Jane Hairston, of Timpson.

Ostell "Tobe" Moore
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 73 year old, Mr. Ostell “Tobe” Moore, of Center. Services will be Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Zion C-M-E Church. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. Among Mr. Moore’s survivors are his wife, Mattie Moore, of Center, two sons, Lloyd Steven Moore, of Center, and James Moore, of San Augustine, and three sisters, Lorine Garrett, of Timpson, Annie Mae Pitts, of Center, and Jane Arnold, of Shelbyville.

Little Miss Naomi Brown
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for five year old, Little Miss Naomi Brown, of San Augustine. Services will be Friday afternoon at one o’clock, at China Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Redland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the service. Among Little Miss Naomi Brown’s survivors are her parents, Reverend Corey and Deganda Brown, of San Augustine, two brothers, MarChristopher Barnes and Darius Peoples, both of San Augustine, four sisters, Chacara Barnes and Elizabeth brown, both of san Augustine, and Charmenia Price and Marche’ Bailey, both of Mansfield, Louisiana, and her grandparents, Doris Malone, of San Augustine, and Roy Watts, of Dallas.

Lonnie Ray Stewart
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 45 year old, Lonnie Ray Stewart, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Triumph Church. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. Among Mr. Stewart’s survivors are his mother, Jessie Garrett, of center, two sons, Chadrick Jones and Little Michael Polley, and three daughters, Earlette, O’neita, and Tamie Jones, all of Center, two brothers, Joe Garrett, of Center, and Choice Garrett, of Washington, and one sister, Jerlene Johnson, of Center.

Edna Lane
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 91 year old, Edna Lane, of San Augustine. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Ball Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Lanetown Cemetery. A wake will be held on Friday from seven until nine p.m. at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Among Mrs. Lane’s survivors are two sons, Travis and Lonnie Lane, both of San Augustine, two daughters, Lera Price, of Austin, and Elma Dupree, of Houston, and one brother, Lorenzo Singleton, of New Mexico.

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November 30, 2005

Bart T. Stanley
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, in Dayton, announces services for 54 year old, Bart T. Stanley, of Dayton. Graveside services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at three o’clock, at Thomas Cemetery, in San Augustine. Among Mr. Stanley’s survivors are his father, Henry Stanley, of Northshore, three sons, Adam and Cody Stanley, both of Dayton, and Chance Stanley, of Germany, one brother, James Stanley, of Dayton, and two sisters, Kay McGinty, of Dayton, and Patricia Stanley, of Palestine.

Syble Whiddon
Funeral for Syble Whiddon, 91, of Gary, were yesterday at Hawthorn Funeral Chapel with Dr. P.A. DuBose, the Rev. Dale Walker and the Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will follow Sholar Cemetery. Whiddon died Nov. 26, 2005 in Nacogdoches. Born March 5, 1914, in the Logan Community of Panola County, she was the daughter of John Quincy and Monte Lou "Sayno" Lawrence Adams. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Gray. She married Ellie Monroe Whiddon March 10, 1929, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, D.R. "Mann" Whiddon of Old Center; daughters, Helen Ruth Craft of Gary, Doris Swanzy of Garrison, Linda Vickery of Tenaha and Brenda Sears of Mt. Enterprise; sister, Gertude Thomas of Logansport; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage.

Della Mae Mowdy
Della Mae Mowdy, 85, of Tyler, Passed away Sunday, November 27, 2005 in Tyler. She was born Feburary 12, 1920 in Joaquin, Texas to James & Nina Bridges. She was a homemaker and also worked for Trinity Universal Insurance Company in Dallas for 20 years as an underwriter. Ms. Dowdy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Martinsville Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be Michael Hersley Mark Hersley, Brandon Hersley, Bob Place & Chad Brown. Survivors include: Daughters, Virginia Hawkins & husband Russell of Nacogdoches. Brenda Hersley & husband James of Tyler. Grandchildren,, Steve Crawford of Timpson, Michael Hersley of Tyler, Mark Hersley of Tyler and Brandon Hersley of Tyler. Great-grandchildren, Brandi Crawford, Lisa Crawford and Joel Crawford. Sister, Bertie Wood of Denver, Colorado. Preceded in death by her husband, M.W."Jack" Mowdy. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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