11/24/08

Ruby Warren, of Center passed away Sunday afternoon, November 23rd at her residence.

Services are pending at this time.

11/22/08

Edward Glenn Boles, age 65 of Center passed away early Saturday morning at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. Mr. Boles was of the Assembley of God Faith.

Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Spanns Chapel Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating, Interment will follow.

Edward Glenn Boles is survived by
Niece: Yvonne Roberson of Center
Nephew: Jimmie Roberson of Center

Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 10:30 AM Monday, November 24, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

11/20/08

Floyd Hutto, 52, Center, passed away Wednesday November 19, 2008 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

His body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

He was born May 5, 1956 to Floyd Hutto, Sr. and Willie Mae Graves. He worked for Texas Farm Products for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Floyd Hutto, Sr. and Willie Mae Graves, Sister, Kathy Cooper and Sister, Lillie Faye Beard.

He is survived by:
Son, William Hutto, who is stationed in Japan
2 Grandchildren
Sister, Elva Windham & husband Doug of Martinsville
Number Step-Bothers and Step-Sisters
Best Friends:
Jimmy & Belinda Pipe
Nephew, Jess Murphy & wife Kim
Aunt, Terry Pool & husband Cory

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

11/19/08

Joe Umbrell, 76, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2008 at his residence.

Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday November 23, 2008 at Paxton United Methodist Church in Tenaha.

He was born January 3, 1932 to Guy and Crea (Emory) Umbrell. He was a member of Paxton United Methodist Church in Tenaha. He worked as a draftman for Gannett & Fleming in Pennsylvania. He was a Sgt. in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and he received the Purple Heart Award. He was a Scout Master of Troup #74 in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Guy and Crea Umbrell, 2 Sisters, Dorothy Gordon and Janet Heisey, and 2 Brothers, Robert Unbrell and William Umbrell

He is survived by:
Wife of 55 years, Carolyn Umbrell of Tenaha
Son, Joe Umbrell, Jr. and wife Sharon of York Haven, Pennsylvania
Daughter, Lisa Barton & husband Elton of Joaquin
Son, Dale Umbrell and Norma Ward of Timpson
Daughter, Crystal Ogden & husband Mike of Tenaha
Daughters-in-law:
Cindy Umbrell of Allentown, PA
Kim Umbrell of Elizabethtown, PA
Grandchildren:
Joe Umbrell, III and Heather Jones of Pennsylvania
Emily Barton, Sarah Barton, Guy Ross Barton, Kyle Barton, Carrie Barton
Wesley Umbrell and Ethan Umbrell
Kimberly Sitgreaves and Stacie Ogden
12 Great Grandchildren
Sister, Betty Fisher and husband Leroy of Hummelston, PA
Brother, John Umbrell of Middletown, PA

In lieu of flower donation can be made to Paxton United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or Hospice in the Pines

****You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com****
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Etta “Peggy” Montez (Gibbs) Adams, 82, of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin. She was born January 23, 1926 in Gary, Texas to George K. Gibbs and Lillie Esther Taylor Gibbs.

Visitation will be held 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 20 at Garrison Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 20 at Union Cemetery in Timpson with Bro. Lenard Milford and Bro. James “Buddy” Hall officiating.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Gibbs, Duane Gibbs, Kenny Rector, Wade Rector, George Gibbs, Jr., Johns Gibbs and George Gibbs.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Ivy Pattillo & husband Lynn of Lumberton
Kerry Brumley of Beaumont
Bethann Prichard of LaPorte
Cindi Hudson & husband Delton of Buda

Son, Norman Ursprung of Lumberton

Brothers & Sisters-in-Law:
George E. Gibbs & wife Patricia of Timpson
John Gibbs & wife Ruby of Gary
Billy Joe Gibbs & wife Pat of Carthage

Sister,
Sally Coleman of McKinny

Also a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, George & Lillie Gibbs
Brothers, Larry Gibbs, Gene O. Gibbs & Kenneth Gibbs
Son, Michael Epperson

11/18/08

Mrs. Missouri Ann Wilson, age 96 of Tenaha, Texas, funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Rev. Rusty Atwood and Rev. Billy McDaniel officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church on Wednesday. Mrs. Wilson passed away on Monday night, November 17, 2008 in Carthage.

Missouri Ann Spurlock Wilson was born on July 29, 1912 in Shelby County, Texas to Thomas and Daisey Dee Preister Spurlock. She married William Albert Wilson and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Wilson lived her lifetime in Tenaha and was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Peggy Perry and Jemima Hildebrand; one son, Glenn Wilson; seven siblings; and daughter-in-law, Toni Wilson.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by one son, Jimmy Harland Wilson of Greenwood, LA; one daughter, Margie Ann Hopkins and husband Dean of Gary, TX; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers are Mrs. Wilson’s great-grandsons. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Mrs. Wilson’s grandsons.

If desired, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Grace Baldwin Sunday School Class, 200 S. George Bowers Dr., Tenaha, TX 75974.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

11/17/08

Jennie Gillis Johnson, 93, of Center, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born Decmeber 4, 1914 in Center to Walter Jackson Gillis and Mollie Walker Gillis. Ms. Johnson was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 18 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 19 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Ferrell Russell and L.D. Eddins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Jackie Barnes & husband Eddie of Center

Granddaughters:
Lisa Barnes of Center
Sonya Barnes Hughes of Center

Sisters-in-Law:
Joyce Scott of Center
Opal Black of Mt. Enterprise
Addie Johnson of Center

Preceded in death by:
Husband, E.N. Johnson
Parents, Jack & Mollie Gillis
Brother, Neal Gillis
Grandson-in-law, Gene Hughes

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

11/14/08

Ara Parrish, 95, of Tenaha, passed away Friday November 14, 2008.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday November 16, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Russ Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday November 15, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

She was born November 30, 1912 to Joel and Elizabeth (Vail) Koonce. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Joel and Lizzie Koonce, Husband, Early Parrish, Son-in-law, Glenn Stevens, Grandchild, James Jackson, and 8 Brothers and Sisters

She is survived by:
Son, Troy Parrish & wife Linda of Tenaha
Daughter, Virginia Stevens of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Susan Jones & husband Larry “Dude” of Tenaha
Rhett Parrish and wife Patti of Tenaha
Joe Early Parrish & wife Marilee of Tenaha
Mitzi Anderson & husband Ricky of San Macros
Vickie Walker & husband John

Great Grandchildren:
Crystal Barbee, Brandy Parrish, Justin Jones,
Bailey Jones, Brandon Parrish, Austin Parrish,
Aaron Terry, Joshua Walker, April Walker Lambert,
Robin Walker, Aaron Walker, Kendal Anderson, Ricki Anderson, and Mckensie Anderson

Great Great Grandchildren:
Camden Joe Barbee, Jake Barbee & Adler Lambert

Special Friends and Caregivers: Regina Vaughn, Mary McCollister, Don Giels, Linda Nix, Lynn Marshall, Pat Bowden, Sylia Hodge, and Pat Perrin

Pallbearers:
Rhett Parrish, Joe Early Parrish, Roland Cross,
John Walker, Justin Jones and Bailey Jones

Honorary Pallbearers:
Bruce Koonce, Buford Weaver, Larry Jones, Chuck Robinson,
Bill Griffin, Dick Parker and Rick Anderson
****You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com****
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

11/13/08

Opal Lightfoot (the "Paint Lady"), preceded in death by her husband William (Buddy) Pearce; brothers, Nelson and Jeff Lightfoot; sister, Ditzer Walker; & grandson, George Everett Tutt, Opal is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Bengie & Mike Barrington, Sheridan & George Shakour; grandchildren, Tandra Lynn Tutt, Shawna M. & Jared Kalisz, Zachary Pearce & Shellie Cherry: & great-grandchildren, Justin Rowe, jared Rowe, Macie Kalisz, Courtnle Cherry, & Collin Cherry.

Services will be 11 AM Saturday, November 15, 2008, David Clayton Funeral Home, 200W. Center Street, Duncanville, Texas 75116 (972-298-7222). Graveside services & interment will be at 4:30 PM Saturday in the McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Opal managed the paint department for Deford Lumber company for many years. This is where she became affectionately known as the "Paint Lady"

11/12/08

Lydia Renee Emitt, 49, Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Washington Regional medical Center.

She was born April 12, 1959 in Conroe, Texas, the daughter of Ramona Walker. She was a homemaker.

Survived by:
Son: Jeff Massey of Fayetteville, AR.
Brothers: Clayton Bardwell of Huntsville, AR, Jason Bardwell of Yakima, Washington and Louis Meschewitz of Etoile, Texas.
Sisters: Ann Jiminez of Fayetteville, AR and Samantha Anderson of Beaumont, Texas.
Friend: Vanessa Massey of Center, Texas

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday at Old Alabam Cemetery, under the direction of Moore's Chapel.

Chaplain Marsha Cooley officiating.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday at Moore's Chapel.
To sign the online guest book visit mooresfuneralchapel.com

11/10/08

Heather Waller Neuwirth, 21, of Center, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 in an automobile accident. She was born April 15, 1987 in Carthage. Heather was a member of Center Christian Fellowship in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 13 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Murphree officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Cody Porter, Thomas Green, Dillon Porter, Ray Ray Neuwirth, Bradley Waller, William Kelley, Bryan Waller, Jeremy Turner and Benny Smith.

Survivors include:

Husband, Michael Neuwirth of Center

Daughter, Sydney Laine Neuwirth of Center

Son, Michael Chase Neuwirth, II of Center

Parents:
Bobby & Angela Waller of Center
Yancy & Christina Hudspeth of Center

Sisters:
Erica Smith & husband Benny of Center
JoAnna Waller of Center

Brothers:
Clayton Waller of Center
Quincy Hudspeth of Center
Brent Hudspeth of Center
Cole Hudspeth of Center

Brother-in-Law, Ray Ray Neuwirth of Timpson

Sister-in-Law, Tailore Neuwirth of Timpson

Father-in-Law & Mother-in-Law, Brandi & Ray Garza Jr.

Grandparents:
Roger & Maurine Windham of Center
MawMaw Pamela Frazier of Timpson

Aunts & Uncles:
Max & Tracy Windham
Lona & Jerry Risinger
Lamech & Michelle Waller
Jesse & Sandy Hudspeth
Claudia & Tommy McClelland
Eddie Earl Hudspeth
Frank & Debbie Hudspeth
Paul & Shannon Hudspeth
Harry & Shelly Hudspeth
Nina Joe & John

Nephew, Braden Garza

Preceded in death by:
Aunt, Shelia Windham Jones
Uncle, Joseph Windham
Grandparents, Sid & Christine Waller
Grandparents, Edd & Mavy Hudspeth

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Betty Sue Mikesh, age 67, of Joaquin passed away early Sunday morning at Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches. Betty was of the Baptist faith.

Services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Jody Hooper officiating, interment will be in the Old Home Cemetery in Center.

Betty Sue Mikesh is survived by:
Daughters:
Betsy Byrd and husband Jimmy of Carthage
Karen Herndon of Tenaha
Angel Baker of Joaquin
Sons:
Bubba Mikesh and wife Iva of Center
Marty Mikesh and wife Tammy R. of Timpson
15 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren

Ms. Mikesh's Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Betty was Preceded in death by:
Husband: Raymond Mikesh Sr.
Daughter: Janice Elizabeth Mikesh

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM, Monday, November 10, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Susan B. Page, 60, of Center, passed away November 10, 2008.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 13, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jorge officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born June 6, 1948 in Alton, Illinois to James Dale and Emma Iola (Cooper) Hendrickson. She was a travel agent for many years.

She is preceded in death by Her Husband, Whitfield “Whit” Page and Her Father, James Dale Hendrickson.

She is survived by:
Mother, Emma Hendrickson of Godfrey, Illinois
Sister, Margie Farley of Edwardsville, Illinois
2 Nieces:
Kelly and Megan

Number of Shelby County Friends

****You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com****
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Johnny “Old Grandpa” Fenley, age 74, of Megargel, Texas died Friday, November 7, 2008, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 in the chapel of Lunn Funeral Home, with the Rev. Phillip Centers of Maplewood, Missouri, the Rev. Randy Lawson of Weatherford, Texas and the Rev. Lyndell Garrett of Eastland, Texas, officiating. Interment will follow in the Megargel Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

Johnny was born February 15, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas to the late Elva Norris and Vollie Viola (Goodman) Fenley. He married Nelva Kellar on March 19, 1956 in Plainview, Texas. Johnny, Nelva and children would then make their home at various ports in California, Washington and Oregon. Johnny’ s military career in the Navy began as a Seaman Recruit on February 20, 1952. He began a 20year career of service to his country. His special duties would be a Mine Sweeping Boatswain’s Mate serving the following vessels and stations, NTC San Diego, California; USS Sumner County; SDiego Grupacresflt, San Diego, California; USS Cabildo; USS Esteem; USS Ruff; Headquarters 13th Naval District, Seattle, Washington; Fletragrp, San Diego, California; Nismf, Bremerton, Washington; Naval Facility Coos Head, Coos Bay, Oregon; and Naval Support Activity, Seattle, Washington. Johnny retired from the Navy in 1971 but continued to serve in the Fleet Reserves for the next 10 years. He and Nelva returned to Texas. They moved to Megargel, Texas in 1974 from Carthage. He worked as a driller and roughneck in the oilfield and as a carpenter. He was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Zeno and Billy J. Fenley and one sister, Thelma Hasty.

Survivors include his wife, Nelva Fenley of Megargel, Texas; one son, Johnny L. Fenley and very best friend Debbie Tegart of Megargel; one daughter, Donna Routon and husband Russell of Megargel; two brothers, Lamar Fenley and wife Frances of Gorman, Texas and Elton Fenley and wife Ruth of Center, Texas; one sister, Donna Gail Fenley of Amarillo, Texas; two grandchildren, Johnny B. “Rowdy” Routon and best friend, Ramona Prestridge of Olney, Texas and Katrina Routon and fiancé Matthew Dixon of Lubbock, Texas; six great grandchildren, Johnny-Joe, Cissa, Blake, Graycen, Michael and Devin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 or to the American Cancer Society, 900 W. Edwards, Olney, Texas 76374.

11/08/08

Odell Armstreet, age 100, of Gary formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday November 8, 2008.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 11, 2008 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Rodney Puryear officiating. Visitation will be Monday November 10, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 12, 1908 to Willie and Lura Wilburn. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Willie and Lura Wilburn, Husband, Leonard Armstreet, Grandson, Danny Armstreet, Granddaughter, Marty Armstreet Walker, and Daughter-in-law, Syble Armstreet.

She is survived by:

Son, Hurshell Armstreet of Gary

Granddaughter, Brenda Armstreet of Gary

Grandson, Rickey Armstreet of Gary

Grandson, David Armstreet of Gary

10 Great Grandchildren

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

** Online Guestbook may be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com **
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

11/07/08

Maxie Ziesemer, 88, of Houston formerly of Center, passed away Friday
November 7, 2008.

Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday November 9, 2008 at Short Cemetery with Bro. John Bender officiating.

She was born March 21, 1920 to Amos and Lettie (Mills) Hughes. She was of the Methodist Faith. She graduated from Center High School in 1938 and attended Blinn Junior College. She worked in a shipyard in Long Island and Houston for over 35 years, she also worked as a receptionist for CWA and she was a worthy advisor for the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Amos and Lettie Hughes, Husband, Herbert Ziesemer, and Son, Tony Lee Ziesemer.

She is survived by:
Brother, R.O. Hughes & wife Pat of Livingston
Granddaughter, Yvette Ziesemer-Girouard of League City
Daughter-in-law, Monica Ziesemer of Dayton
Nephew, Michael Hughes & wife Linda of Houston
2 Great Nephews, Reece & Hunter Hughes of Houston

**Guestbook may be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com**
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

11/06/08

O.K. “Buddy” Hagler, 76, of Center, passed away Thursday November 6, 2008 at his home. He was born May 17, 1932 in Shelby County to Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew Hagler. Buddy was a retired USDA inspector, and had once served as Justice of the Peace of Precinct 2 in Shelby County, and also Commissioner for Precinct 2. Buddy was a member of the Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32, and the Sharon Temple Shrine

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 9 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine.

Survivors include:

Wife, Sue Hagler of Center

Son, Larry Hagler of Longview

Daughters:
Ginger Isch & husband Norman of Rosharon
Tina Vaughn of Center

Grandchildren:
Clint Cassell & wife Savannah
Ken Cassell & wife Cristy
Shane Hagler
Jesse Vaughn
Nickie Hagler
Star Hagler
Breann Hagler

Nine Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
James “Flip” Hagler of Shelbyville
Jack Hagler & wife Ann of Center

Sister, Bunchie Ross of Center

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew Hagler
Son, Kenneth Alan Hagler
Grandson, Richard Neal Jordan
Sister, Berniece Eubanks

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ruthie Vaughn, 97, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday November 5, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 8, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with her Niece, Kaye Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Friday November 7, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

She was born September 28, 1911 to Joseph Littleton “Lit” and Martha (Metcalf) Oswalt. She was a member of Huxley Pentecostal Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Lit and Martha Oswalt, 2 Husbands, Buford Permenter and T.C. “Tom” Vaughn, Sisters, Nannie Windham and Selma Owens, Brother, Aaron Oswalt, Infant Twins, Infant Sister and Infant Brother.

She is survived by:
Son:
James Paul Permenter & Fiance Jean Stidham of Orange
3 Granddaughters:
Paula Denise Williams & husband Damian of Negril, Jamica
Dana Schree Perales & husband Robert of Orange
Shelley Anne Manning & husband Douglas of Orange
Great Grandchildren:
Nicole Gayle Ray & husband Adam of New Braunfels
Paige Nicole Perales of Orange
Shelby Renee Perals of Orange
Robert Paul Manning of Orange
Mason Cooper Manning of Orange
Brother and Sisters:
Bernice McGee of Minden
Genny Wiedermann of Dallas
Grace Moore & husband Jack of Montanna
Ann Permenter of West Virginia
Johnnie Dean & husband Victor of Huxley
Billy Windham of Cotton Valley, LA

Pallbearers:
Douglas Manning, Robert Perales, Keith Oswalt,
Steve Oswalt, Randy Oswalt, and Jamsie Owens
Honorary Pallbearer, Billy Windham

**Guestbook may be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com**
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

11/04/08

Addie Renfro, 97, of Center, passed away November 3, 2008 in Mineola. She was born August 15, 1911, in Center to Perry Eddins and Nancy McKenzie Eddins. Ms. Renfro was a charter memeber of Center United Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services wil be held at 10 AM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Center United Pentecostal Church with Rev. M. H. Shubert, Rev. James Renfro, Rev. James Renfro Jr. and L.D. Eddins officiating. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Rev. Dan Castleberry and Rev. Brandon Looney officiating.

Survivors include:
Son, Rev. James Renfro of Mineola
Granddaughters: Pamela & husband Pete of Humble adn Jamie Barbaria of Mineola.
Grandson, Rev. James Renfro Jr. & wife Shelly of Longview
Eight Great Grandchildren
Three Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Allen Lewis Renfro
Sister, Ettat Elliott
Brothers, Lomar Eddins, Homer Eddins and Jimmy Eddins
Daughter in law, Peggy Renfro

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

James “Dennis” Miller, 49, of Center, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born July 25, 1959 in Houston of John D. Miller and Diane Morgan Miller.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 7 at Enterprise Cemetery in Shelby County with Harvie Lee Brown III officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Trentton Blake, Cody Lyons, Kevin Gore, Kevin Miller, Christopher Miller, A.J. Watkins and Albert Burrell.

Survivors include:

Spouse, Carole J. Hanlin of Houston

Son, Zachary Miller of Oklahoma

Nieces:
Kristy M. Day of Center
Amanda Williams of Center

Nephews:
Kevin Miller of Houston
Kevin R. Gore of Center

Step Daughters:
Donna Blake of Channelview
Abby Lyons & husband Charles of Channelview
Becky Langley & husband Lynn of Liberty

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

11/03/04

J. W. Ross, 88, of the Silas Community, Timpson, Texas, graveside service will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, November 05, 2008, at MT. Olive Cemetery with Orval Miller officiating. Mr. Ross passed away Monday, November 03, 2008, in Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Born August 14, 1920, in Vinita, Ok., he was the son of the late Wasker R. and Willie Lee (Rutherford) Ross. He and Laura Fisher were married on December 14, 1939, in Stilwell, Ok. Mr. Ross retired as a truck driver, having worked for Texaco. He was a member of Newbern and Timpson Masonic Lodges.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Laura Fisher Ross of Timpson; son, Jim Ross and wife Linda of Hallsville, Texas; 2 daughters Doris Griffith and husband Bob of Houston and Roberta Parker of Humble; 3 brothers, Sheridan Ross of Linden, Texas, Darrell Ross and Dale Ross, both of Westville, OK.5 sisters, Zella Shipley and Willodene Cooper, both of Westville, OK. Madeline Sylvester of Tahlequah, Ok. Joann Luper and Carolene Barlow, both of Watts, Ok. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren: La Donna Lacy, Terry Griffith, Tracie Parker, Jason Parker, Stuart Ross and Kevin Ross; 5 great grandchildren: Jonathan Lacy, Samantha Lacy, Nikalas Brasher, Ross Reddick, and Payton Grace Parker; and special grandson, Ryan Golden.

In addition to his parents, J.W. was preceded in death by granddaughter, Sherri Ann Parker; son-in-law, John Parker; and 2 brother, Jerry L. Ross and Eugene Ross.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until service time on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Mt. Olive Cemetery Fund, 1644 CR 4210, Timpson, Texas 75975.

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

11/01/08

Mildred Jane Wagstaff, 84, of Orange, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Orange. She was born September 30, 1924 in San Augustine County, Texas to Marion Watson Henley and Ethal Mae Loggins Henley.
Mrs. Wagstaff retired from Orange Memorial Hospital where she was employed as a nurse. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 3, 2008 at Dreka United Pentecostal Church in Dreka with Bro. Kerry Green, Bro. Edward McRae and Bro. W. W. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Dreka.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Wayne Garsee and wife Yoya of Orange
Donny Garsee and wife Linda of Orange

Grandchildren:
Donna Rawlinson of Beaumont Melissa Clayton of Burleson
Keith Garsee of Los Angeles, CA Veronica Garsee of Plano
Colleen Posey of Mauriceville Malanie Hernandez of Nederland

Great Grandchildren:
Daylan Garsee of Beaumont Olivia Rawlinson of Beaumont
Cameron Hernandez of Nederland Lexie Hernandez of Nederland
Kayleigh Hernandez of Nederland Brandi Posey of Mauriceville
Dakota Posey of Mauriceville

Sisters:
Elaine Antoon and husband Louis of Pascagula, Mississippi
Lois Braden of Goliad
Aline Wagstaff of Dreka

Brothers-in-law:
Earl Wagstaff and wife Louise of Dreka
Claude Martinez of Beaumont

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Marion and Ethel Henley
Husband, Homer “Bud” Wagstaff

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Janice Wilde Cantrell, age 71, of Bay City, Tx. services will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Cantrell passed away in Bay CIty, Tx. on October 30, 2008

Born in Long Point, Tx. June 7, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Earnest Paul and Hattie (Foerster) Wilde. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Sam Houston State University and spent 30 years teaching math. Most of her teaching years were at C.E. King Jr. High School in Sheldon, Tx. She was married to Daniel Allen Cantrell on November 23, 1961.

Survivors include husband Daniel Allen "Buddy" Cantrell of Bay City; 2 daughters, Cindy Lewing and husband Ronnie of Galveston, Tx. and Paula Harness and husband Matt of Mesquite, Tx. 4 grandchildren; Jake Lewing, Sarah Lewing, Megan Harness and Brittany Harness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Samuel Allen Cantrell and 2 brothers.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 2, from 11 AM until service time at 1 PM.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson is in charge of arrangements.