09/28/07

Lola Mae McDaniel, age 104, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2007 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. She was born in Deadwood on March 13, 1903.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Friday, September 28, 2007 at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport with Rev. Joe Howard Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cmetery in Joaquin.

Survivors include:
Nephew: Murray Stanley & wife Marian of Minden, La.
Nieces: Mable Dawson of Center, Myrtle Windham of Joaquin and Billie Louise Lahman of Lufkin.
Sister-in-law: Cat Stanley of Lufkin and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by: 4 Sisters: Ethel Stanley, Pearl Golden, Bertie Parker and Carlena. Brother: Johnny Mack McDaniel,
Nephews-in-law: J.P. Dawson, Doyle Ross Windham, Bill Lahman, Authur Chandler and Howard Taylor
Nephews: Wayburn Stanley, Maurice Chandler, Douglas Stanley, Roy Stanley, pete Stanley and a infant nephew.
Niece: Bobbie Ruth Stanley and a
Sister-in-law: Beatrice Stanley.

Pallbearers: Scott Eddington, Phil Jones, Patrick Green, James Leggett, Donald Raymond and Johnny Stanley.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jacob Jones, Bryan Green

Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport.

09/27/07

Jacky Fancher, 74, of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born December 10, 1932 in Center to Kermit McSwain & Cora Spells McSwain. Ms. Fancher was a member of Tenaha Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Aubrey King and Bro. Bob Cannon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held the day of the funeral beginning at 2:00 pm up until the service time at 4:00 pm.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Sandra Maloy & husband Tim of Joaquin

Kathy Carrington & husband Bubba of Timpson

Sons:

Tim Fancher & wife Radonna of Lufkin

Scott Fancher & wife Nancy of Terrell

Grandchildren:

Austin Maloy & wife Elizabeth

Tyler Maloy

Sunshine Kibbe & husband J.P.

Dallas Fancher & wife Corrine

Shan Fancher

Madison Carrington

Kinsey Carrington

Glenn Ray

Brandy Fortney & husband Eric

Great Grandchildren:

Brady Fancher

Kane Kibbe

Michael Ray

Kendal Ray

Kylie Smith

Cameron Fortney

Daughter-in-Law, Jenny Lawson Fancher of Center

Brother, Joe McSwain of Center

Also a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Allen Fancher

Son, Richard Allen Fancher

Three Infant Daughters

Claribel Bryan Latham, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Westward Trails Nursing Home in Nacogdoches.

Graveside Services will be Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery here in Center with Bro. Benny Boles officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home in Center.

She was born September 3, 1917 in Shelby County to A.E. “Jack” Bryan and Emma Christian Bryan. She married John Kemper Latham on January 7, 1940, and he preceded her in death on November 25,1973. Mrs. Latham & her husband Kemper were co-owners & operators of Jones-Latham Department Store for many years. She was a lifelong resident of Center and she was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, TX. Her greatest joys in life were sharing in the lives of her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her Parents A.E. “Jack” and Emma Christian Bryan, her Husband, Kemper Latham, Daughter, Lynda Ann Latham Garza, Son-in-law, Frank Garza, 3 Brothers, Jesse Arthur “Buster” Bryan, Albert Eugene “Gene” Bryan, and James Paul Bryan.
She is survived by:

2 Daughters:
Sherry Latham Smith & husband, Lynn of Nacogdoches
Lisa Latham Smith & husband, Claude of Sarasota, FL

2 Sons:
John Kemper Latham Jr. & wife, Phyllis of Richmond,VA
Jack Bryan Latham & wife, Johnnie Rae of Show Low, AZ

Grandchildren:
Frank Joseph “Jay” Garza & wife, Kelley of Dallas, Jeffrey Latham Garza of Dallas, Amy Garza Reyes & husband Ramil of Austin, Tammy Latham Steele and husband Michael of Waxahachie, Stacey Lynn Smith of Temple, Constance Latham Tafoya of Lewisville, Beverly Latham Grannis and husband John of Show Low, Arizona, Jennifer Latham Shotwell and husband Nate of Glen Allen, Virginia and Heather Hibbard Gerhard and Husband Ken of Whitefish, Montana.

11 Great Grandchildren

Sisters-in-law:
Billie Bryan of Center
Ruby Bryan of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Frankie Bryan of Longview

Numerous Cousins, Relatives, & Friends

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

09/26/07

Marie Lee, 84, of Huxley, passed away Tuesday September 25, 2007 at MD Anderson in Houston, TX.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday September 28, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Henry Hughes and Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday September 27, 2007 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born June 11, 1923 to William Thomas and Minnie Josephine (Morton) Burton in Shelby County. She worked for E.L. Bruce for 10 years as a machine operator. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Minnie Josephine Burton, husband, Alvin Thomas Lee, 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters, and 1 Great Granddaughter, Mindy Marie Smith.

She is survived by:

Daughter:

Sarah McCauley & husband Jack of San Augustine

Daughter:

Linda Roberts & Larry Burton of San Augustine

Son:

William “Bubba” Lee & wife Tracy of Timpson

Daughter:

Joyce Metcalf of Joaquin

Daughter:

Patricia Broadway & husband Melvin of Huxley

Special Family Member:

Shelby Pope of Center

16 Grandchildren

17 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Grandchild

2 Brothers:

Charles Burton of Beaumont

Freddy Maurice Burton of Baton Rouge, LA

Pallbearers:

Jimmy Dale Metcalf, Charlie Metcalf, John Patrick Smith, Tommy Lee,

Chris Lee, Steven Ross, Paul Massey & Dustin Williams

Honorary Pallbearers:

Zack Hooper, Shane Metcalf, Dakota Metcalf, Michael Lee & Richard Smith

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

Bernice Marie Harris- 1931-2007, Funeral services for Bernice Marie Harris, 76, of the Galloway Community of Panola County were held Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 2 pm at Galloway Methodist Church with Rev. Martin Scott officiating. Interment was in Adams Cemetery in Panola County.

Mrs. Harris passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, in Nacogdoches. She was born in Arenosa to Neely and Bernice Terry. She was a rural postal carrier before her retirement.

She is preceded in death by a great-grandchild, WIll Harris, and a sister, Myrtis Perrin.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, E.J. Harris of Galloway, son, Terry Harris and wife Anitra, of Galloway,daughter, Connie Rogers and husband, Milton of Joaquin, sisters, Bobbie Arnold of Kermit, Wanda Porche of Edna, Lanoe Macha of Louise, Janelle Bassett of Oskaloosa, Kan. and Neelie Zietz of Sugar Land, sister in law, Sadie Glaze and husband , Willie of Logansport, La., brother in law, Richard Perrin of Corpus Christi, Grandchildren, Kade Rogers, and wife, Meredith of Joaquin, Shaun Harris and wife, Kerrie of Deadwood and Dustin Harris and wife Tara of Galloway, great grandchildren, Madison Harris, Dalton Harris, and Kannon Rogers.

Pallbearers were Kade Rogers, Shaun Harris, Dustin Harris, Dale LaGrone, Arnold Walker and Gary Acker.

Honorary pallbearers were her nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport.

09/22/07

Jimmy Ray Choate, 63, of Houston passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 in Galveston. Mr. Choate was born September 23, 1943 in Center, Texas to Pierson Choate and Mae WIlson Choate. Mr. Choate was a truck driver and member of the DAHA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, September 24, 2007 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County, Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Sunday September 23, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Beth Anna Ward and husband Kenneth of Katy and Cynthia Kay Choate of Richmond.
Son: Michael Ray Choate and wife Charla of Iola.

Grandchildren: Krystee Choate of Iola, Ashton Ward, Kyrsten Ward and Brianna Ward of Katy and Steele Choate of Iola.

Brothers: Jimmy Gene Choate of Lumberton, J. C. Choate of Center, C. C. Choate of Douglas, Arizonia, Lonnie Choate of Center and Larry Choate of Baytown.

Sisters: Mildred Isbell of New Caney, Ele Ray Pratt of Wilmer, Shirley Nichols of Center and Leretta Choate of Bryan.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: Parents, Plerson and Mae Wilson Choate and Brothers, Andrew and Donnie Choate.

Mrs. Ruby Pate, age 98 of Center, passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 24, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Hebert officiating, burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born October 21, 1908 to parents, Henry & Cora (Romans) Veach in Tahoka, Texas. She was a nurse at Shelby General Hospital for many years. She was a member of the White Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Cora Veach, Husband, Obie “Cudge” Pate, 4 Brothers and 2 Sisters.

She is survived by:

Special Nephew, Howard Spruiell & wife, Mary of Center

Brother-in-law, W.R. Coyle of Center

Sister-in-law, June Jolley of Center

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers will be: Allan Spruiell, Rodney Spruiell, Greg Spruiell, Shannon Spruiell, Chris Spruiell and Bill Magness

Services were under the direction of

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

09/20/07

J.W. ”Barney” Barnhill, Sr., age 91 of Center, passed away Thursday September 20, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 22, 2007 at New Hope Cemetery here in Center.

Visitation will be Friday September 21, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 30, 1915 to Mac & Rosie Barnhill. He is a retired Union Pipe fitter, he served in the U.S. Army and he is of the Baptist Faith.

His Parents, Mac & Rosie Barnhill and his Wife, Gladys Ruth Barnhill precedes him in death.

He is survived by:

Son:

J.W. “John” Barnhill, Jr. of Center

3 Granddaughters:

Christine Doggett & husband Billy of Center

Ember Barnhill of Center

Tracy Barnhill of Alvin

7 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters, Bernice & Mildred
1 Brother, Pat Barnhill of Crockett

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

9/19/07

Essie Lee Lilly Foster, 91, of the Tennessee Community in Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at a Carthage nursing home. She was born November 27, 1915 in Shelby County to Asa Ray Lilly and Amie Harris Lilly. Ms. Foster was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 21, 2007 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Sammy Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Ray Foster & wife Vonabel of the Old Center Community
Guy W. Foster & wife Bobbie of the Tennessee Community

Daughters:
Jimmie F. Bowlin of Carthage
Anita Singleton & husband Herbert of Conroe
Joy Meaux & husband Jerry of Carthage

Grandchildren:
Charles Foster, Dwain Foster, Donna Higinbotham, Connie Jean Foster, Kevin Lee Foster, Rodney Glenn Foster, Sherry Cockerham, Todd Casterline, Tina Singleton, Lori Maxcey, James Michael Meaux, Shona Guenther, Dawn Ritter and Michael Ray Bowlin.

27 Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Bonnie Heard & husband Raymond of Mansfield, Louisiana
Sudie Lilly of Mansfield, Louisiana

Sister-in-Law, Mildred Lilly of Hitchcock

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

Preceded in death by:
Husband, William Emmitt “Buddy” Foster
Two Sisters and One Brother

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

James E. Finkenbinder, 77, of Garrison, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born on July 27, 1930 in Neodesha, Kansas to James Nevin Finkenbinder and Edith Moreland Finkenbinder. He was a member of Arlam Baptist Church in Garrison and served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict.

At the family’s request, Mr. Finkenbinder has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at Arlam Baptist Church in Garrison with Bro. Darrell Pollard officiating.

Mr. Finkenbinder was survived by:

Wife, Lee Finkenbinder of Garrison

Daughters:
Stacy F. Rivera of Singapore, China
Kelly Finkenbinder of Houston

Step-Son, Duane Damron of Lubbock

Step-Daughter, Kim D. Tull of Dallas

Son-in-Law, Alex Rivera of Allentown, Pennsylvania

Granddaughter, Shauna McClain & husband Britton of Deer Park

Grandson, A.J. Rivera of Allentown, Pennsylvania

Great Grandchildren:
Aidan McClain of Deer Park
Addison McClain of Deer Park

Sister, Donna Morin of Lake Forest, California

Also numerous friends and other relatives.

Memorials can be made to Christian Community Service Center, PO Box 27924, Houston, Texas 77227.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

09/15/07

Hattie Mae Andrews Tomlin, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2007 in San Augustine.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center with Rev. Eddie Mahan officiating. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm, Monday, September 17, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be John Tomlin, Newton Tomlin, Pete Andrews, Chris Andrews, Ronnie Andrews, Russell Andrews and George Andrews.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Steve Tomlin of Center

Melvin Tomlin & wife Margie of Center

Grandchildren:

Audra Leigh Tomlin, C.J. Tomlin and Thomas Logan Tomlin Strozier

Great Granddaughter:

LynnLeigh Gail Rutledge

Sister-in-Law, Margaret Andrews of Center

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

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Thomas Early Tomlin

Betty Ann Daugherty, 90, passed away Saturday September 15, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Family requests that she be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later day.

She was born March 17, 1917 in Montgomery, LA to Silas and Lilly Garrett. She owned and operated The Angler Restaurant in Huxley for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents Silas and Lilly Garrett, husband Mike Daugherty, son Billy Michael Daugherty, and grandson Michael Ray Daugherty

She is survived by:

Son and Daughter-in-law:

Pat & Sue Daugherty of Joaquin

Grandchildren:

Richard Daugherty of Joaquin

Russell Daugherty of Joaquin

Traci Chancellor of Arcadia, LA
Ronnie Daugherty of Dallas

Brian Daugherty of Washington State

Kristy Chandler of Oklahoma

Great Granchildren:

Mykala, Joseph, Mackenize Chancellor

Glendon and Brianna Chandler

Several Nieces and Nephews
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Loraine Noble, 90, passed away Sunday September 16, 2007 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday September 18, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. H.B. “Burke” Bounds and D.J. Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday September 17, 2007 for 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 11, 1917 to Sam and Paralee (Burns) Jones. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Spencer Warren for many years. She was a member of James Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Sam & Paralee Jones and Husband, Dale Noble.

She is survived by:

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers:
Alan Ray Terry Allen Roy Peace

Wayne Jones Tim Long David Ray

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

09/09/07

Oliver L. (Dick) Holt, passed away Saturday September 8, 2007 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, September 10, 2007, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wes Hall and Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center.

Visitation is Sunday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born January 23, 1928 in Shelby County to Parents, Lawrence Augustus "Gus" and Johnnie Mae (Hanks) Holt. He worked as a carpenter in Shelby County for many years. He was a member of the Old Salem Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Johnnie Mae Holt and Brother, Woodrow Holt.

He is survived by:
Wife of 61 years, Verniece (Luman) Holt of Center.
Children: David Lee Holt and wife, Pam of Lufkin, Lawrence Ray Holt of Lufkin, Deborah Sue Holt Jones and husband Thomas of Lufkin and Benny Joe Holt and wife, Jennifer of Center.
Grandchildren: Ricky Holt, Shauna Rivers, Cory Holt and Kaylyn, Christopher Jones and Aaron Jones, Brandon and Sheldon Holt.

Numerous Great Grandchildren

4 Sisters: Laraves Landrum of Nacogdoches, Lillie Beile Horn of the Bland Lake Community, Margaret Lynn and husband, Thomas of the Neuville Community, Cleo Willoughby of Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Graves, John Halstead, John Halstead Jr., Jeb Shofner, Johnny Shofner and Randy Folsom.

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

09/07/07

Elmo Rains, 93, of the Aiken Community, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at a Center nursing home. He was born February 21, 1914 in Shelby County, Texas to Luther P. Rains and Sarah Elizabeth Davis Rains. Mr. Rains was a member of the Newbern Masonic Lodge #97, and was a member and Deacon at White Rock Missionary Baptist Church for many years.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Jason Hebert and Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Daughters, Sally G. Bunce & husband Lewis of Artesia, New Mexico

Son, Gilbert Rains & wife Linda of the Aiken Community

Daughter, Lavada Scates & husband Jimmy of the Aiken Community

Son, Rex Rains & wife Janie of the Waterman Community

Thirteen Grandchildren

27 Great Grandchildren

Also a number of Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters-in-Law:

Jewell Brown of the Aiken Community

Novice Rains of Diboll

Preceded in death by:

Wife of 59 Years, Annie Rains

09/06/07

Corey De´Juan Jackson
Gladewater- Services for Corey De´Juan Jackson, 36, of Longview, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2007, at T.G. Fields Auditorium in Longview, with Dr. R.L. Brazzle officiating. Burial will follow in Jordan Valley Memorial Park of Longview. Arrangements are by Dearion & Davis Funeral Parlor. Mr. Jackson died September 2, 2007, at a local medical center.

Born March 2, 1971, in Longview, he was a church musician for the Bible Teaching Ministries' music department. Survivors include his wife, Chalmer Jackson; daughter, Cierra Jackson; and mother, Marva Addison. Visitation will be from noon-3:30 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2007, at the funeral parlor, and from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, at Bible Teaching Ministries on Glover Street in Longview. A musical tribute will be from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Corey Jackson worked at the Texas Workforce Solutions, Shelby County Branch Office for the past three years.

09/04/07

Lois Etoile Thompson, 83, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at a Carthage hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Son, John W. Thompson of Carthage

Additional survivors to follow.

09/01/07

Gladys Lout Stavroplos (Stevens), 80, of Center, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 30, 2007 after a short illness. She was born April 25, 1927 in Shelby County, Texas to Walter Bailey Lout and Betty A. Beck Lout.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Nephews:

Tommy Johnson & wife Brenda of Center

Thomas Johnson & wife Jennifer

Wayne Miller & wife Katrina

Bobby Denig & wife Donna

Great Nieces & Nephews:

Tyson Johnson, Tory Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Ava Johnson, Brandy Miller and Casey Miller.

She is also survived by many, many friends who will miss her greatly. They will also miss her humor, her moral support, her total absence of malice, and her loyalty and love for them.

Besides her family and friends, Gladys loved her church, her Sunday School class, and her own cats along with any stray that came purring by. She also loved golf, at which she was very good; she was the Ladies Club Champion at the Center Country Club for several years.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Chris Stavroplos

Brother, Thomas Lout

Sisters, Nita Johnson, Doris Greenwood and LaMerle Duncan