October 4, 2005

Price Lewis Johnson
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 77 year old, Price Lewis Johnson, Senior, of Nacogdoches County. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, at New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Taylor Funeral Home. Among Mr. Johnson’s survivors is his son, Price Lewis Johnson, Jr., of Southlake.

Avie Ruth Rhodes-Williams
Taylor Funeral Home announces memorial services for 73 year old, Avie Ruth Rhodes-Williams, of Timpson. Services will be Saturday, October 15th, at five o’clock in the evening at Epiphany Catholic Mission. Among Mrs. Williams’ survivors are her husband, Joe T. Williams, of Timpson, her son, Joe T. Williams, Jr., of Houston, three daughters, Annette Parker, of Pasadena, Jolene Williams, of Houston, and Arianna Williams, of Timpson, and two sisters, Shelba Wallace, of Timpson, and Dorothy Spivey, of Cushing.

Louise Morrison
Louise Morrison, 91, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2005. She was born June 25, 1914 in Big Sandy, Texas to John Frank Snow & Mary Murphy Snow. Ms. Morrison was a member of Stallings Drive Church of Christ in Nacogdoches. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Southpark Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico with Rev. Greg Browning officiating. Survivors Include: Daughters: Sue Tomlinson & husband James of Center, Cynthia Barlow of Las Vegas, Nevada Evelyn Abers & husband Don of Tucson, Arizona. 15 Grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Sister: Jane Shirkey of Houston. Brothers: Charles Snow & wife Margaret of Canyon Lake, Morris Snow & wife Audrey of West Minister, California. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles Morrison Son, Billy Wayne Morrison Grandson, James Tomlinson Great Grandson, Jacob Ruggles

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October 4, 2005

Betty Ann Matlock Sallee
Betty Ann Matlock Sallee, passed away at her home in Mt. Enterprise, after a short battle with cancer, October 3, 2005. She was born November 10, 1935 to Ralph Matlock and Mattie Nettles Matlock. Services will be, Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Laird Chapel in Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Old Prospect Cemetery in Rusk County.
Survivors Include:
Daughter, Karen Jackson and husband Mack of Buffalo, Texas.
Sons, Albert Sallee, Dalton Sallee and wife Paulette and Bobby Sallee and wife Tammy, all of Mt. Enterprise.
Grandchildren, Courtney Jackson, John and Jared Sallee and Stephen, Trevor and Channing Sallee all of Mt. Enterprise.
Mother, Mattie Matlock, of Mt Enterprise.
Sister, Rita Hughes and husband Richard of Center.
Brothers, Harrison Matlock, Terry Matlock, Troy Matlock, Gary Matlock and Jerry Matlock and wife Charlcye. All of Mt. Enterprise.
Sister-in-Law, Mary Anne Matlock of Mt. Enterprise. And a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Mrs. Sallee was preceded in death by husband, Albert "Sonny" Sallee; father Ralph Matlock; and brothers Billy Matlock and Thomas Matlock.

Maxie Campbell
Funeral Services for 65 year old, Maxie Campbell will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at one o’clock, in Denton. Among Mr. Campbell’s survivors are his wife, Jo Campbell, two sons, Tim and Tony, two daughters, DeeDee and Shay, five brothers, John, Coy, Glenn, Jerry, and Ken Campbell, and three sisters, Eula Worsham, Billye Cather, and Sue Davis.

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October 6, 2005

John T. Morris
John T. Morris, 89, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005. He was born January 3, 1916 in San Augustine County, Texas to John V. Morris and Ava Teel Morris. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Jim Moss & Rev. Barbara Gilbert officiating. Interment to follow at McRae Cemetery in San Augustine County. Pallbearers will be Oran Davis, George Russell, Terry Jessup, Ben Morris, Austin Davis, Phillip Hassell, David Worley and Charles Kilcrease. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Townsend and BillyPonder. Survivors include: Wife: Lucine Morris of Center Son: Charles Glenn Morris & wife Beverly of Houma, Louisiana Bob Benefield & wife Lilla of Logansport, Louisiana Fred Benefield of Longview Daughter: Rev. Barbara Gilbert of Texarkana, Arkansas Grandchildren: Shannon Davis, David Worley, Rosalyn Hassell, Robby Morris & Tim Morris 6 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: First Wife of 58 Years, Lillian Morris Daughter, Sandra Morris Daughter, Wanda Jean Elseya & her husband Ron Grandson, John Morris

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October 7, 2005

Winnie Arch Nicholson
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 95 year old, Winnie Arch Nicholson, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Memorial Presbyterian Church, in San Augustine. Interment will be in McRae Cemetery. Among Ms. Nicholson’s survivors is her sister, Thelma Nicholson, of San Augustine.

Mrs. Peggy Renfro
Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 71 year old, Mrs. Peggy Renfro, of Mineola. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, at New Life United Pentecostal Church. Interment will be at four o’clock, tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at Short Cemetery, in Center. Among Mrs. Renfro’s survivors are her husband, Reverend James Renfro, Senior, of Mineola, one son, Reverend James Renfro, Junior, of Longview, two daughters, Pamela Carter, of Humble, and Jamie Barbaria, of Mineola, and one brother, Weldon Glenn Mock.

William “Bill” Weatherford
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 57 year old, William “Bill” Weatherford, of Nederland. Services will be Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Jericho Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday evening from four until eight o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Among Mr. Weatherford’s survivors are his wife, Wanda Weatherford, of Nederland, his daughter, Amber Weatherford, of Nederland, his son, Lane Weatherford, of Tennessee, and his sister, Ruth Duke, of Center.

Roger Mayo
Funeral Services for 54 year old, Roger Mayo, of Houston, will be this Sunday, in Vidor, and burial will follow. Among Mr. Mayo’s local survivors are one son, Richard Mayo, two daughters, Karen and Rachel Mayo, and his ex-wife, Deborah Mayo, all of Center.

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October 8, 2005

Robert "Bob" Powdrill
Robert "Bob" Powdrill, 67 , of Joaquin, passed away Friday, October 7, 2005. He was born December 22, 1937 in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County, Texas to Robert Jefferson Powdrill and Laura Bell Ballard Powdrill. He was retired from the U.S. Army. Mr. Powdrill was a member of VFW post #8904 in Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday October 10, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers will be Brent Hill, Darrell Martinez, Bruce Simpson, John Scholar, Jeff Ocn, Robert Glaze and Joey Burns. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rabbitt Bledsoe, Rex Bradshaw, Levis Worsham, Walter Rainbolt, Ronnie Mills and Arnold Hooper. In Lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Red Cross for hurricane relief. Survivors include: Sons: Tony Powdrill of Joaquin, Robert Powdrill and wife Teresea of Longview, Mike Powdrill & wife Tonya of Longview. Daughters: Carolyn Blair & husband Mark of Longview, Tonya Thompson & husband Randy of Copperas Cove, Tina Burks & husband Gerald of Longview, Jamie Josethson and husband Keri of Houston. Grandchildren: Jordon Powdrill of Joaquin, Chelsea Powdrill of Gary, Brent Powdrill of Longview, Tara Powdrill of Longview, Hunter Powdrill of Longview, Adam Thompson of Copperas Cove, Amy Burks of Longview, Chandler Josethson of Houston, Cole Powdrill of Joaquin, Jeff Powdrill of Longview, Hillary Powdrill of Longview, Heather Powdrill of Longview, Lindsey Blair of Longview, Cassie Thompson of Copperas Cove and Madison Josehtson of Houston. Sisters: Robbie Hartt of Ft. Worth, Martha Crippen of Center, and Jane Cooper of Center. Mother of Tony & Tonya: Lisa Powdrill of Germany, Mother of Carolyn, Robert, Mike, Tina and Jamie: Eva Brown of Longview. Also numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives and a host of friends. Preceded in death by: Parents: Bob & Laura Powdrill, Brother: Howell Powdrill and Sisters: Billie Tiliotson, Marie Smith, Frances LeGrone and Jonnie Fay Weeks. Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:40 pm, Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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October 9, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Young Blinka
Mildred Young Blinka, age 85, of Shulenburg,. Texas passed away on Friday, October 7, 2005. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Sandhill Cemetery in Shelby County. She was preceded in death by three sisters: Dorothy Jean in 1961, Beatrice and Bonita in 1984. Mrs. Blinka is survived by her daughter, Kay Philage of Holland, Michigan, one grandson, Bryan, two granddaughters, Jennifer and Kelly, one brother George Edward, one half-brother, Kenneth and two sisters, Malde Marie and Mary Grace. Mangum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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October 10, 2005

Celia Reed
Hick’s Mortuary announces memorial services for Celia Reed, formerly of San Augustine. Services are this (Monday) morning from 11 to 12 at Hick’s Chapel. Interment will be in Roberts Cemetery, in San Augustine.

Mrs. Marie Katherine Kissick
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 85 year old, Mrs. Marie Katherine Kissick, of Garrison. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at six o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, at El Reno City Cemetery, in Oklahoma. Visitation will be held immediately before the services tomorrow, beginning at five o’clock and will continue immediately after the services at Garrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse or to the First Baptist Church of Garrison. Among Mrs. Kissick’s survivors are one son, David Kissick, of Nevada, one daughter, Susan McGuire, of Garrison, and one brother, Gerald Sutton, of Florida.

Mrs. Katherine Stickle
Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 86 year old, Mrs. Katherine Stickle, of Tenaha.

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October 11, 2005

Effie Strahan
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 92 year old, Effie Strahan, of Houston, and formerly of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment will be in Old Salem Cemetery. Among Ms. Strahan’s survivors are three sons, Howard and Nelson Strahan, both of Houston, and Gene Strahan, of Beaumont.

Avie Ruth Rhodes-Williams
Taylor Funeral Home announces memorial services for 73 year old, Avie Ruth Rhodes-Williams, of Timpson. Services will be Saturday evening at five o’clock, at Epiphany catholic Mission, in Timpson. Among Ms. Williams’ survivors are her husband, Joe T. Williams, of Timpson, one son, Joe T. Williams, Junior, of Houston, three daughters, Annette Parker, of Pasadena, Jolene Williams, of Houston, and Arianna Williams, of Timpson, and two sisters, Shelba Wallace, of Timpson, and Dorothy Spivey, of Cushing.

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October 16, 2005

Charles Ray Bell
Charles Ray Bell, Age 7 2, of Lufkin passed away Saturday October 15, 2005 at Woodlawn Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Graveside services will be held at 4 pm Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas with Bro. Leonard Milford officiating. Interment will be at the Strong Cemetery. Survivors Include: Sisters: Lois O'Rear and husband Donald of Shelbyville, Margaret Kay and husband Elwood of Shelbyville. Sister-in-law: Sue Bell of Center. 4 Nieces: Debra Kay, Kim Kay, Cris Cansler & Shelia O'Rear. 1 Nephew: Bubba Bell. Preceded in death by Parents: Authur and Ruby Cain Bell. 1 Brother: James Bell. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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October 17, 2005

Eldon “Mac” McAda
Eldon “Mac” McAda, 62, of Center, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005. He was born October 30, 1942 in Potett, Texas to Robert Newton McAda and Elizabeth Elmina Cross McAda. He was saved and baptized as a young boy and was active in church all his life. He grew up in Campbellton in South Texas. He moved to Nacogdoches to attend SFA. He graduated from SFA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and a minor in Science with a teaching degree. He met and married the love of his life, Margie Nell Graves. He worked for Purena and Rite Care for a while. He then worked for Cactus International Co. Offshore Rigs where he was a driller and toolpusher. Later, he went to work for the Sheriff’s Department in Center, where he worked for several years. His last job was as owner/operator of a BBQ and steak house restaurant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and an honorary member of Dr. Hooker’s Sunday School Class. His hobbies were cooking, fishing, listening to music, reading, hunting and watching old movies and westerns. He liked to watch football, and he loved Astros baseball.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. John Bender and Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville. Survivors Include: Daughters: Rene’ Mize & husband Gary of Center, Kim Carter & husband Don of Carthage. Grandchildren: Dean & Marnie Mize, Ashley & Lauren Carter. Brother: Roy McAda & wife Linda of Porland, TX, Sisters: Dora Rutherford of Pleasanton, TX, Ruth Tymrak & husband Jerome of Bishop, TX. Nephews: James & Amy McAda, Brett & Wendy McAda, Guy & Meredith Rutherford, Billie G. Jr. & Suzette Smith. Nieces: Laura & Jess Kemp, Beth & Jimmy Sartwell, Jule & Bud Joffrion .Sister-in-Law Bettye & Billie G. Smith, Sr. Also a host of cousins & friends. Preceded in death by his wife Margie McAda and his parents, Robert & Elizabeth McAda.

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Edwin Thomason
Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 92 year old, Edwin Thomason, of Lufkin, and previously of Center. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Among Mr. Thomason’s survivors are his wife, Dorothy Thomason, of Lufkin, two sons, Windell Thomason, of Lufkin, and Milton Thomason, of Humble.

Essie Mae McBride
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 90 year old, Essie Mae McBride, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Tennessee Cemetery, in Timpson. Among Ms. McBride’s survivors are her husband, Elmer McBride, of Timpson, three sons, Jack and Jessie Liles, of Gary, and Joe Liles, of Pinehurst, one daughter, Marvin Godwin, of Gilmer, and two sisters, Ethel Owens, of Center, and Maggie Shaffer, of Corsicana.

William Henry "Bill" Sigler
Hawthorne Funeral Home announces services for 65 year old, William Henry “Bill” Sigler, of Carthage. Services will be Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, at Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Short Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Hawthorne Funeral Home. Among Mr. Sigler’s survivors are his wife, Dora Ann Sigler, of Carthage, son, William “Billy” Sigler, Junior, of Big Sandy, daughter, Teresa Youngblood, of Commerce, two stepsons, Paul Cochran, of Illinois, and Carl Cochran, of Washington, one step daughter, Tany Steckenrider, of Illinois, one brother, Norfleet Sigler, of Bossier city, and three sisters, Thelma of Center, Velma Woodle, of Bagoda, and Mary Helen, of Oklahoma.

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October 18, 2005

Rev. Walien L. Mott
Rev. Walien L. Mott, 75, of Center, passed away Monday, 17, 2005 in Nacogdoches. He was born September 9, 1930 in Zavalla, Texas to Kerry Wesley Mott & Lillian Simpson Mott. Mr. Mott was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church. He retired after 27 years as a counselor for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Center United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Harris and Rev. Don Grigsby officating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Survivors include: Son, Waline Mott of Center, Daughter, Kayla Wynea of Houston, Grandsons, Justin Adrin Mott and Kris Wade Mott, Sister, Wanda Cook of Vidor, Brother, Hubert Mott & wife Evelyn of Bossier City, La., Sister-in-law, Norma Lout of Shelbyville and Ann Hitt of Center. Brother-in-law, Bud Hitt of Houston, Special Niece, Sammie Harbison of Shelbyville, Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Preceded in death by wife, Honey Mott & daughter Drema Mott. Visitation will begin at 5 pm Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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October 19, 2005

Hersey Belrose Porter
Hersey Belrose Porter, 84, of Center, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005. She was born October 25, 1920 in Shelby County, Texas to Loyd Belrose and Cecil Willoughby Belrose. Ms. Porter enjoyed sewing and gardening and attended Sardis Pentecostal Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Chuck Horton and Rev. Lamar Rash officating. Interment to follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Belrose, Kenneth Rash, Lewis Harbison and Danny Belrose. Survivors include: Sons, Donny Porter & wife Jeanana of Deadwood, Joe Porter & wife Darlene of Sardis. Daughters, Pennie Cassell & husband Perry of Shreveport, La., Patricia Adams & husband Clyde of Center. Grandchildren, Jody Porter, Patti Redmon, James Cassell, Chad Adams, Clifton Porter, Malanie Holloway and Laci Porter. Great Grandchildren, Joe Cody Porter, Cody Denby, Brent Denby, Dillion Porter, Haley Denby, Brooklyn Porter, Caren Adams, Noah Holloway, Callie Adams, Jacob Cassell and Levi Porter. Brother, J.E. Belrose of Sardis, Roe Belrose of Joaquin, Sister, Lorene Belrose of Sardis, Special Friend, Walter Walker of Center, Daughter in law, Evelyn Green of Center, Numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Preceded in death by , Husband, Aaron Porter, Son, Larry Porter, and Brother Ray Belrose.

Dorothy Mae "Booda" Crockett
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 66 year old, Dorothy Mae “Booda” Crockett, of the East Hamilton Community. Services will be Saturday Morning at 11 o’clock, at East Hamilton Baptist Church. Interment will be in Burton Field Cemetery. Among Mrs. Crockett’s survivors are her husband, William Earl Crockett, of Shelbyville, one daughter, Loretta Crockett, of Lufkin, four sons, Tommy Crockett, of Colorado Springs, Johnny Crockett, of Guam, Lonnie Crockett, of Lufkin, and Ricky Crockett, of Georgia, two step daughters, Billie Ruth Crockett and Andrea Crockett, both of Fort Worth, two sisters, Margie Nell Kibble, of Lufkin, and Nancy Lee Lane, of San Augustine, and four brothers, James Williams, Calvin Williams, and Bennie Williams, all of Shelbyville, and Bobby Williams, of Lufkin.

Vincente Tovar
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 63 year old, Vincente Tovar, of Tenaha. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, in Tenaha. Among Mr. Tovar’s survivors are his wife, Delfina Guzman de Tovar, of Tenaha, and 13 children, Jose Luis Tovar, Jose Joel Tovar, Maria Evangelina Tovar, Jose Refugio Tovar, Ramino Tovar, Gustavo Tovar, Maria Angelica Tovar de Sandoval, Vicente Tovar Junior, Jose Guadalupe Tovar, Israel Tovar, Delfino Tovar de Rico, and Maria Luisa Tovar de Perales, all of Tenaha, and Maria Margarita Tovar de Rico, of Joaquin.

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October 21, 2005

George M. Smith, III
George M. Smith, III, of Austin, passed away. He was born Feburary 17, 1957 in Shelby County, Texas to George M. Smith Jr. and Sarah Jones Smith. Mr. Smith was a geologist for Kerr McGee, but was later an assistant manager for Luby's in Houston and Austin. He was of the Baptist faith. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 3 pm at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center, Texas with Rev. Carla Redd officiating. Survivors include: Daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Smith of Crowley, Louisiana, Lauren Ashley Smith of Houston, Texas. Granddaughter, Taylor Avery Ryan of Crowley, Louisiana. Parents, George M. Smith Jr. & Sarah M. Smith of Shelbyville. Sisters, Deborah Gumienny of Fort Worth, Sandy Smith Tweeboom of Houston. Brother, Robert Christopher Smith of Euless. Aunts & Uncles, Shirley & Bill Reynolds of Center, Midge &Eddie Piccirelli of Miami, Florida, Lillian Strickland of Houston. Also a host of friends and relatives.

Mayzell Samford White
Mayzell Samford White, 83, of Gary, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005. She was born May 25, 1922 in Shelby County, Texas to Nugent & Cleo Samford. Ms. White was a member of the Highway Tabernacle Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Ramah Church in Tenaha with Bro. Douglas McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jack White, Chris Pena, Gary Creech, George Rector, Larry Moreland and Clayton Thomas. Survivors include: Husband of 66 years, John A. White, Jr. of Gary, Sons: Joseph White & wife Joy of Tenaha, Michael White of Columbia, Missouri. Daughter, Martha White of Tenaha, Grandson, Jack White of New Jersey. Granddaughter Jodi Lyn Pena & husband Chris of Magnolia, Great Grandson, Joseph Pena, Great Granddaughters, Chrislyn Pena, Sage Walker & Sloan Walker. Nephews, Bruce Samford & wife Patrica of Timpson, Russell Samford & wife Jan of Bedford, Iowa. Niece, Renee Creech & husband Gary of Tomball, Texas. Also numerous cousins, and a host of friends. Preceded in death by Parents, Nugent & Cleo Samford and Brothers, Raymond, Hoyal & James Samford. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Camille Alysse Williford
Camille Alysse Williford of Center, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2005 in Dallas. She was born October 18, 2005 in Nacogdoches, Texas to George Williford, II and Christina Williford. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Cedar Yard Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas with Rev. Don Murphree officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Christopher Hartt, Travis Munsinger, Christopher Campbell, Johnathon McDonald and Lupe Garza. Survivors include: Parents, George Williford II, & Christina Williford of Center. Sister, Bella Clay of Center, Grandparents, George & Sue Williford of Center, Lynn & Jeanie Hartt of Center, Aunts, Laurie McDonald of Houston, Misty Campbell of Center, Uncles, Travis Musinger of Georgia, Christopher Hartt of Center. Also numerous other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Charlotte T. Wasser
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 92 year old, Charlotte T. Wasser, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Little Flock Cemetery. Among Ms. Wasser’s survivors are two daughters, Charlotte Spikes, of Kerrville, and Deborah Mancill, of San Augustine.

Alonzo Burrell
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 73 year old, Alonzo Burrell, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Mount Dena Baptist Church, in San Augustine. Interment will be in Mount Dena Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Friday) from noon until seven p.m. at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Among Mr. Burrell’s survivors are his companion, Velma Jean Garrett, of San Augustine, one daughter, Stephanie Jenkins, of San Augustine, four brothers, I. O. Burrell, Leo Burrell, and Albert Burrell, all of San Augustine, and Leonard Burrell, of Oklahoma, and two sisters, Mary Lou Holma, of San Augustine, and Cora L. Burrell, of California.

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October 24, 2005

John Edward Bush
John Edward Bush, age, 82, of Vidor passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Woodlawn Height Hospital in Lufkin. Services will be 2 pm Friday, October 28, 2005 at Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Tx. with burial to follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center, Tx. Visitation is Thursday, October 27, 2005 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. He was born November 12, 1922 in Shelby County to parents, James Byron Bush & Willie Etta Day Bush. He was preceded in death by his father James Byron Bush, Mother, Willie Etta Day Bush & Grandson, David Bush. He is survived by Wife, Letha Mae Bush of Vidor, 1 Daughter Linda Castilaw & Husband, Charles of Vidor, 2 Sons, Eddie Bush & Wife, Diane of Lufkin and Mike Bush & Wife, Sheila of Boise, Idaho. 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers : Kenny Bush, Chris Castilaw, Benny Russell, Steve Adams, Morris McLane, & Taylor Bush. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Genie V. Griffith
Genie V. Griffith, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005. She was born June 25, 1925 in Seattle, Washington to Gabriel C. Verbaan and Elizabeth Overton. Ms. Griffith was an artist and homemaker. She was a member of the PTA and LaSertoma Club of Sparks, Nevada. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Keife, Phil Hennigan, Dennis Keife, Steven Hennigan, Ryan Dailimore and Christopher Martini. Survivors include: Daughters, Toni Lebeck & husband Gary of Reno, Nevada, Carolyn Hennigan of Center. Son, Mike Martini & wife Denise of Alamo, California. 10 Grandchildren,15 Great Grandchildren, Sister, Loretta Baker of Newport Beach, California, Cousin, Iris Verbaan of Canacia. Numerous other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday, October 24, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral home in Center.

Catherine Kaufman
Community Funeral Home of center, announces pending services for 77 year old, Catherine Kaufman, of Shelbyville.

Alberta Cartwright
Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 96 year old, Alberta Cartwright, of Center. Arrangements for pending services will be announced at a later date.

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October 22, 2005

Billy Frank Jones
Billy Frank Jones, 75, of the Neuville Community passed away October 21, 2005 in Nacogdoches. Mr. Jones was born May 8, 1930 in Choice, Texas to Ira Lee Jones and Isabelle Walker Jones. He retired from the United States Air Force and later worked as a truck driver for Lout Logging. Mr. Jones lived in Shelby County for most of his life. Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Monday, October 24, 2005 at Short Cemetery with Rev. Don Nobles and Rev. Edward McRae officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Jones' grandsons. Survivors include: Daughters, Judy Jones of Neuville, Jorja Jacobs and husband Thurman of Nacogdoches, Joyce Dorsett of Melrose and Jeri Blair and husband Rod of Groveton. 15 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Sisters, Gay Nell Gunnels of Neuville and Viva Lee Eaves of Choice. Proceded in Death by Parents, Ira and Isabelle Jones, Two Brothers, Daughter, Jana Fountain. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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October 26, 2005

Mrs. Larncie Daniels
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 96 year old, Mrs. Larncie Daniels, of Hemphill. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Hemphill. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 11 am until service time, at the church. Among Mrs. Daniels’ survivors is a daughter, Essie J. Daniels, of Hemphill.

Mrs. Katherine Kaufman
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for Mrs. Katherine Kaufman, of Shelbyville. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Carroll Chapel C-M-E, in Shelbyville. Interment will be in Carroll Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Kaufman’s survivors are one son, Leonard Earl Kaufman, of Shelbyville, one sister, Pauline Cartwright, of Shelbyville, and one brother, A. V. Matthews, of Center.

Mrs. Alberta Cartwright
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 96 year old, Mrs. Alberta Cartwright, of Center. Services will be Saturday Afternoon at one o’clock, at Saint Paul Baptist Church, in Center. Interment in McWilliams Cemetery. Among Mrs. Cartwright’s survivors is a sister, Oma Lee Kyle, of Center..

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October 27, 2005

Julius "Hustler" Jenkins
Community Funeral Home of Center Announces services for 82 year old, Julius “Hustler” Jenkins, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Bright Morning Star Church, in Center. Interment will be in West View Cemetery. Among Mr. Jenkins’ survivors are one son, Thomas Jenkins, of Lufkin, and two daughters, Billie Daniels and Joyce Edwards, both of Center.

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October 28, 2005

Alice Pearl Steadman
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 64 year old, Miss Alice Pearl Steadman, of Tenaha. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Pleasant Hill C-M-E Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Among Miss Steadman’s survivors are one daughter, Letcia Choice, of Tenaha, two sons, Terry Steadman, and Desmond Steadman, both of Tenaha, three brothers, Charles Moore, William Hooper, and Freddie Steadman, all of New York, and three sisters, Bennie Mitchell, of Tenaha, Helen Toogood, of New York, and Frankie Ann Johnson, of Houston.

Edward Howard Wagner
Mangum Funeral Home announces the passing of 55 year old, Edward Howard Wagner, of San Augustine. There will be no services; his body was cremated. Among Mr. Wagner’s survivors are one daughter, Carrie Wagner, of Zavalla, two sisters, Lydia Scheffer, of Houston, and Susan Grinder, of Colmesneil, and one brother, James Wagner, of Laredo.

Mr. George Lee Hart Junior
Community Funeral Home of Center announces that Mr. George Lee Hart Junior, of Center, has been transferred to Heavenly Gates Funeral Home, in Shreveport.

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October 31, 2005

Mrs. Rachel Vaught Samford
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 88 year old, Mrs. Rachel Vaught Samford, of Stockman. Services will be this (Monday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mount Olive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mount Olive Baptist church Family Life Center, care of Sue Schulz, 2014 County Road 4098, Timpson, Texas 75975.

Among Mrs. Samford’s survivors are three sons, Jimmy Dane Samford, and Mac Samford, both of Stockman, and J. W. Samford, of Timpson, one daughter, Kay sanders, of Stockman, three brothers, Loral Vaught, of Silsbee, Maxwell Vaught, of Humble, and Johnny “Jack” Vaught, of Orange, and four sisters, Vernell Malone, and Mae Minton, both of Center, Shirley Fancher, of Stockman, and Faye Bolton, of Timpson.

R. D. Woodard
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces pending services for 79 year old, R. D. Woodard, of Garrison.

Billy Jones
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for 70 year old, Billy Jones, of Carthage. Arrangements will be announced later.

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