10/31/06

Ruby Johnson -Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 50 year old, Mrs. Ruby Nell Johnson, of Timpson. Services will be Friday afternoon at two o’clock at First Assembly of God in Timpson. Interment will be in Mount Mariah Cemetery in Garrison.

Among Mrs. Johnson’s survivors are her husband, A. G. Johnson, of Timpson, one daughter, LaShunda Johnson, of Timpson, one son, Armand Johnson, of Timpson, and her mother, Katherine Johnson, of Garrison.

James L. Gray - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 84 year old, James L. Gray, of Timpson. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at First Smyrna Baptist Church in Timpson. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 10 to 11 o’clock Saturday morning.

Among Mr. Gray’s survivors are six sons, Earnest Mims Gray, of Dallas, Alvin Earl, Jennings Earl and Steve Earl, all three of Houston, John Earl, of Center, and Artis Earl, of Fort Worth, and two daughters, Alma Nay, of Midland, and Deloris Earl, of Houston.

10/28/06

Adolphus Darrell Brittain, 79, of Many died October 25, 2006 at Christus Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, La.

Funeral Services will be held at 5 pm at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 28, with Rev. Jimmy Ward Officiating. Visitation will be from 2 pm until the hour of service at the funeral home. Graveside committal services will be at 2 pm Sunday at Folsom Chapel Cemetery near Center, Texas.

Mr. Brittain was born in Shelby County, Texas September 20, 1927 the son of the late Tyre Henderson Brittain and Vera Green Brittain. He moved to Lake Charles in 1968, having lived in Lake Charles and Sulphur until 1990 when he moved to Many to pursue his life long love of fishing. He was a long time member of the Lake Charles Bass club and a dedicated outdoorsman, having hunted and traveled throughout the western United States.

Mr. Brillain, retired from Conoco after 20 years of service. He was Baptist and a member of 32nd Degree mason of the 165 Masonic Lodge of Lake Charles, Veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. He also umpired and coached for the South Lake Charles Little League adn the former Babe Ruth baseball League.

Mr. Brittain was preceded in death by his parents, brother, O'Bryane Brittain, sister, Beatrice Ward and a granddaughter.

Survivors include; his wife, Mae S. Brittain of Many, Sons, Robert Brittain, of Lake Charles, Steve, (Cindy) Brittain of Georgetown, Daughters, Margo Brittain, of Moss Bluff, Nacy Brittain Barham of Lake Charles, Brother, G.E. (Ann) Brittain of Lake Charles, Sisters, Bernice Brown, of Kinder, May (Harry) Peyton, of Rosharon, Kathy Canady of Carmel, IN. and 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Submitted by Mangum Funeral Home of Center, Texas

10/26/06

Vada Marie Foresythe, age 76, lifelong resident of Center, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

Funeral Services will be 11 am, Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham & Doug Stone Officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4 pm to 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home and Saturday until service time.

She was born December 30, 1929 in Shelby County to parents, William Greenberry Foresythe & Fannie Frances Broadway Foresythe. She worked for her family who owned and operated "Pic and Pay Grocery" and "Foresythe Grocery" here in Center for many many years. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents William & Fannie Foresythe and her brothes, W.J.(Josh), Buford and Hollis Foresythe and sister Clara Mae Hogan.

She is survived by: Niece, Cherry Davis & husband Billy of Center. Nephews: Willie Eugene Hogan of Center and David Hogan of Center. Great Nephews: Allan Hogan & wife Debra of Center and Jeff Hogan & wife Kassie of Center. Great Nieces: Stacey Middleton & husband Martin of Edgewood, Texas. Ashley Hines & husband Chad of Center, Texas and Casey Davis of Center. Sister in law: Gracie Foresythe of Center and Special Friend: Billie Jeaqn Neilsen of Center.

Velma Cartwright - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 89 year old, Velma Cartwright, of the New Harmony Community. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at Triumph First Pentecostal Church in the New Harmony Community. Interment will be in Saint John Cemetery.

Among Ms. Cartwright’s survivors are three daughters, Elder Mary Thompson, Emma Jean Jordan and Margie Faye Garrett, all three of Shelbyville, two sons, T. C. “Jack” Cartwright, Junior, of Shelbyville, and Earl M. Cartwright, of Tenaha, and one sister, Cleamtene Lesley, of Houston.

10/23/06

Lela Odell Parker - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 83 year old, Lela Odell Parker, formerly of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006 at her home in Canton, Texas. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday)at 1 PM , October 24, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating, burial will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation is today (Monday) from five until eight o’clock at Mangum Funeral Home.

Shel was born on August 24, 1923 to Andrew and Eunice Chambless McDaniel. She worked many years at Bruce Hardwood Floors.

She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew & Eunice McDaniel, husband Emmett Elige Parker, daughter Ann Hampton, son Renard Parker, brother Freddie McDaniel and sisters Vera Youndblood and Verna Isham

Among Ms. Parker’s survivors are four daughters, Mae McGowen & husband Jimmy of Center, Debra Waller & husband Lee of Center, and Kathy Jerrigan of Center, and LeRea Foster & husband Melvin of Canton, and two sons, James Parker & wife Sheila, of Joaquin, and Paul Parker & wife Micha, of Pittsburgh, Texas.

Grandchildren: Terri Foster, Cyric Foster, Danielle Ellis Stormy Foster, Ronnie Hampton, Tracy Rushton, Nicole Gandy, Meschelle Sanford, Clint Parker, Melissa Marcantel, Melinda Jernigan, Stephanie pridgen, Jason Fletcher, Sheena Cash, Dustin Parker, Preston Parker, Kori Jones, Terry Parker, Tammie Sledge, Cheyenne Parker.

29 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great, Great, Grandchild

1 Sister, Lillie Mae Spruiel & husband Roy of Joaquin

Pallbearers: Brent Sims, brandon Marcantel, J.P. Sledge, Lane Pridgen, Dustin Parker, Preston Parker, Jason Fletcher and Clint Parker.

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

10/22/06

Douglas Wayne Barton, 44, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2006. He was born August 28, 1962 in Longview to Leroy Barton and Glaydis Ramey Barton. Mr. Barton was of the Assembly of God Faith.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 23, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Steve Lewis and Bro. Cecil Chessher officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

He is survived by:
Sons: Cody Barton of Tenaha, Blaze Paul Barton of Tenaha and Shelton Ryan Barton of Tenaha.
Daughter: Kristine Barton of Center.
Mother: Glaydis Barton of Tenaha.
Brothers: Robert Barton and wife Janet of Flint and Donald Barton of Carthage.
Sister: Joann Smith and husband Ronnie of Center.
Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & a host of friends.

Preceded in death by: Father: Leroy Barton, Nephew, Brady Barton.
Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Tammy Claudine Riley, 39, of Center, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006 in Center. She was born June 13, 1966 in Morenci, Arizonia to Wesley Claudine Farrier and Judith Ellen Mifflin Farrier. Ms. Riley was the manager of the Lawn & Garden Department of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Center. She was a former resident of Karnack.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2005 at Andrews Cemetery in Karnack with Bro. Joe Chism officiating.

Survivors include:
Mother: Judith Mifflin of Potosi, Missouri.
Daughters: Candy Sue Benton of Karnack and Tammy Riley of Progresso.
Sons: Donald Lee Benton Jr. of Corpus Christi and Tommy Gene Riley of Progresso.
Sister: Kathy Boyer of Potosi, Missouri.
Brothers: John Farrier of Potosi, Missouri, Scott Farrier of Potosi Missouri and Richard Farrier of Potosi, Missouri.

One Grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her father and her sister, Trudy.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Meadowbrock Funeral Home, 1804 S. Washington Street, Marshall, Texas.

10/21/06

Dorothy Sue Howell Anderson, 70, of Whitehouse, passed away October 19, 2006 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1935 in Joaquin to Hiram & Ruth Cook Howard. Ms. Anderson was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was very active in school activities and was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, October 23, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. James Duncan and Rev. Elmer Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in the Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:
Sons: Carrol Lee Anderson and wife Judy of Duston, Louisiana. Bobby Lynn Anderson of Scott, Louisiana. Michael Joe Anderson of Scott, Louisiana. Terry Glynn Anderson and wife Michelle of Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Grandchildren: David Leonard Anderson, Nathaniel Nicholas Anderson, Lana Marie Lanthier Anderson, Matthew James Anderson, Daniel Nicholas Anderson, Benjamin Jacob Anderson, Jeremy Jameson Anderson, and Frank D'Alessandro
Great Grandchildren: Lexi Faye Lanthier and Hailey Ann Lanthier
Brothers: Richard Howell & wife Ann of Shreveport, Louisiana and James Howell of Joaquin.
Sisters: Helen Brown of Longview and Barbar Latimer & husband Jack of Joaquin.

Preceded in death by:
Parents: Hiram and Ruth Cook Howell
Husband: Leonard E. Anderson
Brother in law: Thomas Earl Brown and Novice Lamar Anderson

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

10/18/06

Lottie L. Deaton, 85, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born November 27, 1920 in Cheraw, South Carolina to Isaac and Rosa West Langley. She was a mother, homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church in Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 20, 2006 at First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jeffery McSwain, Jimmy McSwain, Tim Patterson, Eddie Greer, Billy Steagall & Gene Carroll.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Joyce Hurt & husband Norman of Center

Laura Ann Parker & husband Charles of Spring

Special Nephew, Charles Deaton & wife Olivia of Lufkin

Grandchildren:

Jeffery McSwain, Rhonda Patterson & husband Tim, Jimmy McSwain, Carla Moore & husband John, Shelley Steagall & husband Billy, Amy Greer & husband Eddie, Tracy Rushton, Nicole Gandy & husband Brad

Great Grandchildren:

Austin, Reese & Ariel Patterson

Sarah, Evan & Emily Moore

Lauren Alexandra “Ali” and Aiden Steagall

Jordan, Josie & Shiloh Rushton

Shon Lout

Torin and Cobin Mc Swain

Braylor Gandy

Sabrina & Samantha McSwain

Hunter McSwain

Special Niece, Michelle Deaton of Lufkin

Special Friends, Gene & Martha Carroll of Grand Prarie

Sister-in-Law, Mary Langley of Laurel Hill, North Carolina

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends.

Preceded in death by husband, Charlie Taylor Deaton & son, Joseph William Deaton

****Visitation will be all day Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****

10/17/06

Margie Mitchell-Hugonin - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 85 year old, Margie Mitchell-Hugonin, of Alaska and formerly of Timpson. Services will be Thursday afternoon at one o’clock at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Rehobeth Cemetery, in Carthage. Visitation will be tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from six until nine o’clock.

Among Ms. Hugonin’s survivors are one son, Larry Hugonin, of El Campo, and one daughter, Lauree Hugonin-Morton, of Alaska.

Betsy M. Handy - Garner and Son Mortuary announces pending services for 73 year old, Ms. Betsy M. Handy, of San Augustine.

10/13/06

Emma Lee Milford - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 89 year old, Emma Lee Milford, of Timpson. Services will be this (Friday) afternoon at two o’clock at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson. Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.

Among Ms. Milford’s survivors are one brother, Oran “Pete” Milford, of Mount Enterprise, and one sister, Annie Ruth Tate, of Timpson.

Pear Weathered Dennis - Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 77 year old, Mrs. Pearl Weathered Dennis, of Geneva. Funeral Services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock at Countyline Baptist Church. Interment will be in Gasby New Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Friday) from 1:30 until 6:30 at Garner and Son Chapel.

Among Mrs. Dennis’ survivors are two nieces, Jan Payton and Diane Moore and on nephew, Q. W. Weathered.

Ella Louse Robertson - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 90 year old, Mrs. Ella Louise Robertson, of Timpson. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock at First Assembly of God in Timpson. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Robertson’s survivors is a son, Pastor Rodney Robertson, of Houston.

10/09/06

Jimmy Moss, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006 in Center. Mr. Moss was born July 13, 1926 in Yancey, Texas to Barney Henry Moss and Julia Love Moss. He served in the Army during WWII.

The family will have a private committal service at a later date.

Survivors include:

Brother, Barney Moss & wife Avis of Joaquin

Sister, Bobbie Wallace of Burleson

Nephews:

Craig Moss of Joaquin

Buddy Moss & wife Patti of Bridge City

Ronnie Wallace & wife Joann of Burleson

Larry Wallace & wife Sondra of Burleson

Gary Wallace & wife Beth of Burleson

Nieces:

Ginger McKinzie & husband Mark of Carthage

Cindy Vaughn & husband Jimmy of Burleson

Great Nieces & Nephews:

Leah Moss, Allison McKinzie, ,Christi Wallace, Kim Wallace, Kaine Wallace, Brandon Wallace, Dustin Wallace, Ryan Vaughn, Weston Vaughn, Casey Wallace, Lane McDonald & Landon McDonald

1 Great Great Niece

Pastell Biggar -Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 94 year old, Pastell Biggar, of Center. Graveside services will be this morning at 10 o’clock, at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Among Ms. Biggar’s survivors is one sister, Blanche Odell Bailey, of Vernon.

Lucille Marie Bush-Johnson - Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 93 year old, Lucille Marie Bush-Johnson, of Gary. Services will be this (Monday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Corinth Baptist Church in Timpson. Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to the Corinth Cemetery Fund.

Among Ms. Johnson’s survivors are two sons, Jack Johnson and Michael Johnson, both of Timpson.

Selma Oswalt Owens - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 87 year old, Selma Oswalt Owens, of Huxley. She was born September 24, 1919 in Shelby County to Joseph Lit Oswalt and Martha Metcalf Oswalt. Ms. Owens was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Huxley Pentecostal Church adn "The Garden Club"

Services will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at the Strong Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Monday) evening from five until 8:30 at Watson and Sons.

Pallbearers will be Shane Owens, DeWayne May, Justin Terrell, Mike Bird, Billy Kirkland, Keith Anderson, Alex Zuno, Lin Pryro, and Artie Hart. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rebecca May, Chrissy Hart, Lisa Herber, Janie Terrell, Debbie Ruiz, Penny Bird, Debbie Engberg and Charlotte St. Amour.

Among Ms. Owens’ survivors are her husband, James S. Owens, of Huxley, two sons, Kenneth Owens, of Old River Winfree, and James E. Owens, of Huxley, one daughter, Cathie Kirkland, of Orange, Grandchildren: Rebecca May, Sarah Hart, Shena Owens, Debbie Ruiz, Penny Bird, James Owens Jr. Lisa Harber, Janie Terrell and Billy Kirkland. Step Grandchildren: Debbie Engberg, Franklin W. Pryor Jr. Jerold B. Pryor and Charlotte St. AArmour. Thirty five Great Grandchildren. Five sisters, Ruthie Vaughn and Johnnie Dean, both of Huxley, Ann Permemter, of West Virginia, Grace Moore, of Montana, and Ginny Weiderman, of Dallas, and one brother, Billy Windham, of Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

Preceded in death by: Sister: Nannie Windham and Brother: Aston Oswalt.

10/07/06

Margaret Cannon Bradberry, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006 in San Augustine. She was born December 24, 1914 in Shelbyville to Napolean B. Cannon and Cleo Crawford Cannon. Ms. Bradberry was a mother and grandmother. She served as secretary and treasurer of the Shelbyville Water Supply for 38 years. Ms. Bradberry was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville and was a member of the Shelbyville United Methodist Church.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm, Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Shelbyville Cemetery, with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.

Survivors include: Sons: Jack Bradberry and wife Billye of Shelbyville, Marcy Bradberry and wife Robin of Shelbyville and Charles Bradberry and wife Sharon of San Augustine. Sister: Norma Jordan of Huntsville.

Grandchildren: Billy Frank Bradberry and wife Reatha, Amanda Wheless and husband Paul, Jennifer Sonmor and husband and Scott and Kevin Rankin and wife Christy.

Great Grandchildren: Jessica Bradberry, Gage Wheless, Bethany Sonmor, Jacklyn Bradberry, Gabrielle Wheless, Madison Rankin, Jace Bradberry, Grayson Wheless and Makenzie Rankin.

Preceded in death by: Husband: Ray Bradberry and Grandson: Jack Bradberry Jr.

Visitatio will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Norrid Watkins, 85, of Center, passed away October 6, 2006. She was born April 21, 1921 in Bunkie, Louisiana to Francis M. Morgan and Australia Couvillon Watkins. She was a retired owner of Watkins Jewelry Store, which she ran for 33 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 9, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. John Bender and Rev. Charles Boster officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Joe Anderson Rev. Carl Smith, Larry Ballard, Dr. Joe Hooker, Jimmy Forbes, Perry Brister, Jim Forbes.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Jerilyn Adams & husband Franky of Center

Linda Kay Grubbs of Houston

Daughter-in-Law:

Jeanette Watkins of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:

Steve Watkins & wife Toresa of Fredonia, Pennsylvania

Stacy Garrison & husband Greg of Austin

Jeff Adams of Center

Jennifer Adams of Center

Valerie Grubbs of Houston

Great Grandchildren:

Derek Watkins of Crown Point, Indiana

Naomi Watkins of Fredonia, Pennsylvania

Leonard Watkins of Fredonia, Pennsylvania

Abby Garrison & husband Grant of Austin

Joshua Stephenson of Center

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Francis M. Morgan & Australia Couvillon Morgan

Husband, William Lovis Watkins

Son, James “Jim” Edward Watkins

2 Brothers & 3 Sisters

****Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****

Charles “Chuck” Thomas, 78, of Center, passed away October 6, 2006 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born June 9, 1928 in Henley, Texas to Aubrey Thomas and Annie Merle Smith Thomas. Mr. Thomas was the former Fire Chief of the Shelbyville Fire Department and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He services in the US Air Force in Korea and Germany. Mr. Thomas was of Methodist Faith.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Lenard Milford officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be David Robinson, Kenneth Robinson, Charles Gardiner, Chris Gardiner, Wesley Bailey & Franklin Doggett.

Survivors include:

Wife, Annie L. Thomas of Center

Daughters:

Patricia Ann Perkins of Tenaha

Mary Frances Higgins & husband Rick of Timpson

Linda Sue Frankline & Roger Sinclair of Baytown

Alice Yvonne Gardiner & husband Jerry of Houston

Sons:

Kenneth Wayne Beall & wife Barbara Ann of Tyler

14 Grandchildren

49 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Grandchild

Stepsister, Marge Satterfield & husband Burl of Florida

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Aubrey Thomas & Annie Merle Smith Thomas

5 Sons

Brothers, Bill Thomas & Wayne Thomas

****Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****

Betty A. Matthews, age 82, of Houston, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2006 in Houston.

Graveside will be held on Sunday October 8, 2006, 1 pm at Oaklawn Park with Clint Matthews officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday October 8, 2006 from 8 am until service time.

She was born November 22, 1923 in Shelby County, Texas.

Amoung her survivors include:

Friend, Dolores Terrell of Houston, Brother: Larry Fred Matthews of Carthage, Aunt: Jimmie Dunham Hollifield of Logansport, La. Brother in law: Furman Davis of Center.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde & Georgia Bell Bivens Matthews, Sisters: Mary Jo Davis, Ruth Matthews Wade, Joy Matthews and Brother: Walter Matthews.

If you wish to make a donation may be made to Houston Hospice or to your favorite charity

Services under the Direction of Mangum Funeral Home..

10/06/06

H. P. Fletcher - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 81 year old, H. P. Fletcher, of Joaquin. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Old Home Cemetery.

Among Mr. Fletcher’s survivors are his wife, Lucille Fletcher, of Joaquin, two sons, Huey Wayne Fletcher and George Fletcher, both of Joaquin, and one daughter, Linda Smith, of Joaquin.

Sean Bryce Coleman - Hicks Mortuary and Colonial Funeral Home of Lufkin announce services for 11 month old, Sean Bryce Coleman, who passed away at Texas Children Hospital in Houston. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock at Colonial Funeral Chapel in Lufkin. Burial will be in Lufkin Cemetery.

Among 11 month old Sean Bryce Coleman’s survivors are parents, Steven and Rhoda Coleman, of Austin, brother, Steven Blake Coleman, of Austin, grandparents, Reverend Billy and Margie Gardner, of Lufkin, and local relatives, great-grandmother, Mary Ella Gardner and great-aunt, Myrtis McClelland, both of Center.

Steven "Steve" Ray, Sr.- Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport announces services for 64 year old, Steven “Steve” Ray, Senior, of Logansport. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cool Springs Cemetery, in Logansport. Visitation will be this (Friday) evening from four until nine o’clock.

Among Mr. Ray’s survivors are his wife, Melody Hall-Ray, of Logansport, son, Steven Ray, Junior, of Georgia, three daughters, Terri L. Martin and Kasey Ray, both of Georgia, and Sara M. Ray, of Logansport, step-son, Randall Whitney Stone, of Toledo Town, step-daughter, Courtney Amber Stone, of Logansport, two sisters, Harriet Simmons, of Georgia, and Brenda Ray, of Alabama, and two brothers, Wayne Ray and Clifton Ray, both of Georgia.

Helen Wilson - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 74 year old, Helen Wilson, of Timpson. Services will be Monday afternoon at one o’clock at First Smyrna Baptist Church in Timpson. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery.

Among Ms. Wilson’s survivors are five sisters, Lucy Harris, of Corpus Christi, Lola Mae Martin, of Timpson, Ethel Lee Bussey, of California, Mildred Bernice Robertson, of San Antonio, and Hattie Scourton, of Timpson.

Nannie Mae Moore - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 73 year old, Nannie Mae Moore, of Moody, and formerly of Timpson. Graveside services will be Monday afternoon at one o’clock, at Mount Olive Cemetery in Timpson. Visitation will begin Monday at noon at Taylor Funeral Home.

Among Ms. Moore’s survivors are one son, Ernie Ellison, of Moody, three daughters, Fayleen Numerichter, of Maryland, Annette Gillis, of Conroe, and Kathy Simmons, of Waco, and two brothers, Grady Moore, of Arkansas, and Preston Moore, of Oklahoma.

10/05/06

H.P. Fletcher - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 81 year old, H. P. Fletcher, of Joaquin. Services will be tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Old Home Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Thursday) evening from six until eight o’clock at Watson and Sons.

Among Mr. Fletcher’s survivors are his wife, Lucille Fletcher, of Joaquin, three children, Huey Wayne Fletcher, George Fletcher and Linda Smith, all of Joaquin.

Helen Wilson - Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces pending services for 74 year old, Helen Wilson, of Timpson

10/03/06

Shelia Windham Jones, 35, of Center passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Mrs Jones was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of the First Assemblyt of God in Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 6, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Horton and Bro. Tracy Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Green, Bobby Joe Green, Matthew Martin, Michael Neuwirth, Luke Blackwell, Benny Smith, Colton Thompson and Will Blackwell.

She is survived by: Husband: Wade Jones of Center, Sons: Cody Porter of Center, Dillion Porter of Center.

Parents: Roger and Maurine Windham, Step daughter: Nicky Haley & husband Chad of Center, Sister: Angela Waller & husband Bobby of Center, Brother: Max Windham & wife, Tracy of Center, Step Granddaughter: Alaina Grace Haley of Center. Nieces & Nephews: Heather, Erica, JoAnna, Clayton, Mark, Mitchell, Matthew, Jennifer, Will & Luke. Mother in law: Marsha Jones of Center. Sister in law: Jill Blackwell of Center and Tonya Martin of Center.

Preceded in death by Brother: Joseph Windham.

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