9/30/08

Beverly Jones Campbell, 52, of Livingston, formerly of Center, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 in an automobile accident. She was born March 14, 1956 in Abilene to J.B. Price and Shirlene Moore Price. Beverly was of the Assembly of God Faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 3 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Joey White, Donald Hicks, David Yates, Jason Jackson, Allen Hicks and Chris Moore.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Stephanie Moore of Lufkin
Brandy Moore of Lufkin

Son, Ryan Moore & wife Cigi of Huffman

Grandchildren:
Britani Moore, Cassidi Moore, Destini Moore, Savannah Martin, Chase Moore and Ayden Moore.

Parents, Bobby & Shirlene Jones

Sisters:
Pam White of Center
Wendy Hicks & husband Donald of Joaquin

Special Friend, Phillip Podzielny of Florida

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Brother, Kenneth Price
Sister, Terry Jones

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

James Lee Gardner, passed away September 25, 2008. Mr. Gardner was born, December 25, 1930.

Left to cherish his memories, wife, Bonnie Hubbard, 5 siblings, 3 sisters Corrine Lacey of Houston, Texas; Gladys Faye Key, of Tucson, Arizona; Betty Joyce Gardner, of Center, Texas and 2 Brothers, Tom Gardner, of Shelbyville, Texas and Lucky Boy Gardner, of Center. 17 Childrens the late Shawn Gardner of Center, Texas. Jesse, EShawn, JoAnn Gardner of Houston, Texas; Samuel Gardner of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sabrina Bellard of Port Arthur, Texas; Sunny James; Annie Gardner; Sharon(Roy) Daniels; Cynthia (Randy) Calhoun; Deon; Machelle; Tristin Gardner; Brenda; LaBonnie Gardner; Renord Gardner; Mark Hubbard; all of Center, Texas.
8 Stepsons and daughters; James (Chenetta) Lowe; Varonica (Pluck); Charles (Bubba); Murray Johnson(Shoo-Boo); LyShyKeitha (Nutt); Michael, Terry Jackie Hubbard of Center, Texas.

Visitation Friday 03 October 2008 at Hicks Funeral Home, beginning at 7:00pm concluding at 9pm.
Services Saturday 04 October 2008 at Triumph Church 804 Daniels Street, beginning at 11:00am.

Norma Cannon Jordon, age 83, of Beaumont,(formerly of Center)

Visitation will be 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Friday, October 3rd at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services are 2:00 pm, Friday at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
More to follow.

Verna Joy Ratcliff was born on September 13, 1922, to Viola and Charlie Moore. She confessed her love for Christ at an early age and was baptized. Her walk with Christ started at East Liberty Baptist Church where she was a member all of her life. She served as the Women's Sunday School teacher and a member of the Mission Ministry.

She was married to Wilson Ratcliff in 1945 and to this union four children were born. Her husband and son, Willie George, preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two Sons:
Willie Glenn Ratcliff (Shirley), and Percy Howard Ratcliff all of Center, Texas.
One Daughter, Carolyn Kay Mosley (Jackie) of Houston, Texas
A Daughter in law, Josephine Ratcliff,
One Special Cousin, Billie Ray White, whom she considered a brother and
Ten Grandchildren,
Sixteen Great-Grandchildren and
A Host of Nieces and Other Relatives and Friends.

9/29/08

Jerry Wayne Kennon age 69 of Center passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carrol Jones officiating, burial will follow at Spanns Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 27, 1939 to Charles “Slim” Kennon & Mary Eaves Kennon. He was a car salesman for Parker Bros. Motor Co. for 19 years, then Sales Manager for Piney Forest Wood Products for more than 20 years. Mr. Kennon was a member of East Side Baptist Church and a Lifetime member of Amvets Post #2 serving in the United States Army. He was an Endowed Master Mason of Walter M. Pierson # 1339. Jerry loved the outdoors and was an Endowed member of the Attoyac Hunting Club.

Mr. Kennon is survived by his wife Mary Kennon of Center, 3 Daughters: Rochelle Wilson & husband David of Martinsville, Mary Bronwyn of Dallas, and Katha Thomas & husband, Billy of San Antonio, 5 Grandchildren: Chalon Melton, Treston Wilson, Kirby Wilson, Preston Thomas & Mary Peyton Thomas, 1 Brother, Tom Fitzgerald of Joaquin and 1 Sister, Ann Baker of Kokomo, Indiana.

Pallbearers: Joe Oliver, Thomas Oliver, Randy Scates, Curtis Eaves, John Jernigan and Fred Borders.

Honorary Pallbearers: Attoyac Hunting Club Committee Members: Chris Battles, Kirk Battles, Spencer Battles, Johnny Box, Dean Brown, Thomas Christian, Freddie Courtney, Paul Cox, Bill Crocker, Toni Davis, Gary Farrell, Larry Hayes, Jack Hearne, Jeffery King, Buddy King, Jay Lackey, Kevin McSwain, Dennis Rice, Randy Scates & David Wilson.

In lieu of flowers and donations may be made to MD Anderson Center, Houston, Texas and LifeCare Hospice Memorial Fund, Nacogdoches, Texas.

A Guestbook may be signed online at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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

Elizabeth Adkins, 63, of Center, Texas formerly of Dingess, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at a Nacogdoches, Texas hospital after an extended illness.

She was born April 26, 1945 in Dingess, West Virginia, to Emery Bryant and Ida Wyley Bryant.

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday, September 30 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jonathon Munoz, Jesse Loera, Daniel Godwin, Jaimie Bryant, Scott Bryant and Seth Thatcher.

Survivors include:
Children:
Charlena Gail Rodriguez of North Carolina
Moses Jay Adkins of Texas
Richard Ernest Adkins of Iowa
Melissa Lea Laguna of Texas
Lisa Michele Martinez of North Carolina

Sisters:
Gladys Kozree of Ohio
Jackie Thatcher of West Virginia
Doris June Bryant of West Virginia
Nellie Jane Hensley of West Virginia

Brothers:
David Bryant of Ohio
Frank Bryant of West Virginia
Kenneth Bryant of North Carolina

Eleven Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren

Also a host of relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Emery and Ida Bryant
Brothers, Bryant, Walter Bryant and Charles Bryant
Sisters, Emily Ann Meeks, Rosella Newsome and Carol Sue Marcum
Grandson, Armondo David Rodriguez

Special thanks and love to her sisters, and to Doris, Jackie, family, friends, doctors and nurses who helped in her care. You will be missed and loved, forever in our hearts. We love you, Mom (Liz) (Lib). Take your place in heaven and sing on.

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

Mr. Edward Cason Newton, 34 of Lumberton passed away Friday, September 26, 2008.

Mr. Newton's father-in-law is James Neil Cannon and wife Donna Kay of Shelbyville, Texas.

Edward will be buried at Connon Cemetery in Shelbyville, 2:00 pm, September 30, 2008

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

9/26/08

Pamela Sue Wood - Service for Mrs. Pamela Sue Box Wood, 50, of Nacogdoches will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Laird Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Sevar of Calvary Baptist Church and the Rev. Glenn Morton of Pine Park United Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Pamela was born March 5, 1958, in Nacogdoches, the daughter of the late W.O. Box and Sue J. Bobo Box-Redfield.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a homemaker. Pamela was a loving mother and was greatly admired in the community, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pamela is survived by her husband, John C. Wood of Nacogdoches; her mother, Sue J. Bobo Box-Redfield of Nacogdoches; two sons, John Christopher Wood and wife, Christy Lyn, of Nacogdoches and Chad Clayton Wood and wife, Jamie Alyssa, of Nacogdoches; one brother, David Glenn Box and wife, Cindy, of Huntington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Wood is preceded by her father, W.O. Box; and a brother, Ronald Box. Pallbearers will be John C. Wood, Chad Wood, Brandon Wood, Matt Wood, Tony Wood, Mitch Kemp, Jerry Lewis and Chris Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Wood, David Box and David Rousse. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Laird Funeral Home.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Commercial Bank for Breast Cancer Research in honor of Pam and her courageous battle. Laird Funeral Home.

Mary Lou Miller, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born April 8, 1928 in Huxley to Willis Brittain and Tennie Buckley Brittain. Ms. Miller was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 27 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 28 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Luke Garrett, Bro. Wayne Bickley and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Yvonne O’Rear & husband Sammy of Huxley

Son, Tommy Miller of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Craig O’Rear & wife Suzanne of Huxley
Daniel O’Rear & wife Emilie of Huxley
Wade O’Rear of Huxley
Susan Miller of Center
Tami Cole & husband Carlton of Huxley

Great Grandchildren:
Olivia O’Rear of Huxley
Evan O’Rear of Huxley

Sister, Avis Moss & husband Barney of Joaquin

Brother, J.I. Brittain & wife Pauline of New Mexico

Brother-in-Law, Larkin Miller & wife Vera of Austin

Special Friend, Ima Nell Vaughn of Huxley

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Leo Miller
Son, Lonnie Miller
Sisters, Cora Mae Cruse & Marie Goings
Brothers, Davis Brittain & Tye Brittain
Sister-in-Law, Artie B. Alford

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

9/25/08

Melvin George Clark, 59, known by a lot of his friends as Cowboy, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2008. He was born November 20, 1949 to Annie Mae & Marlin Clark.

He worked in sheetrock from the age of 15 and worked in that profession until the year 2000. To be closer to his children and grandchildren, he became a ranch foreman in the Texas Hill Country of Blanco. He had a great love for the outdoors and animals, especially horses. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. It was a privilege to have him in our lives and he will be deeply missed.

At the family’s request, Mr. Clark has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 27 at Sardis Pentecostal Church in Shelby County.

He is survived by:

Children:
Geneva Kay Clark Kennedy and husband Steve of Blanco
Brandy Greenbaum and husband John of Houston
Jimmy Clark and wife Mary

Step Children:
Janie Stephenson
Billy Fain and wife Jennifer

Grandchildren:
Geneva's & Steve Kennedy's children: Kyle Ross Sowell, Megan Michelle Sowell, Brittney Ann Sowell, Blake Kennedy, Jarrod Kennedy

Brother, Ted Clark of Nacogdoches

Sister, Lanora Cowart and husband James

Aunts:
Zannie Gay Belrose Center
Margie Hinton of Joaquin Texas

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Doreen Clark
Parents, Annie Mae & Marlin Clark

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

Mrs. Eunice Nelson
October 31, 1911 – September 25, 2008

Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Nelson, age 96 of Center, Texas formerly of Carthage will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy D. Pyles officiating. Interment will follow at Waldrop Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Nelson passed away on Thursday morning, September 25, 2008 in Center, Texas.

Eunice Black Nelson was born on October 31, 1911 in Center, Texas to Sidney J. Black and Sarah P. “Sallie” Forbis Black. She attended Center schools and graduated from Joaquin High School with the class of 1931. She married Travis Jay in October of 1931 and he preceded her in death in February of 1948. In 1952, she married Leonard Nelson and he preceded her in death in December of 1994. Eunice worked for many years at Hawthorn Dry Goods, where she was well known for her specialty alterations. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Carthage, where she was active in the Gleaners Sunday School class, the UMW, and numerous other church activities for many years. Mrs. Nelson was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son by her first marriage; one brother, Sidney Black; and one sister, Lucille Edison.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by two nieces, Wilsie Taylor and Betty Fausett both of Center and one nephew, Dorman Edison and wife Barnie of Nacogdoches. Mrs. Nelson is also survived by numerous great nieces and great-nephews from the Black and Nelson families, who brought great joy to her, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers are Carroll Thomas Brooks, Lynwood Williams, Jim Gaunt, Steve Edison, Randy Fausett, and David Taylor.
If desired, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shelby, Carthage, TX 75633 or Waldrop Cemetery Association, c/o Mr. Steve Williams, 1109 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

Freida Marie Harrup, 61, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born February 6, 1947 in Three Rivers, Texas to John Samford and Geraldine Fennimore Samford. Freida was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 27 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 28 at First Assembly of God in Timpson with Rev. Jack Forbis and Rev. John Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson.

Survivors include:

Husband, Gardner Harrup of Center

Daughters:
Laura McGhen & husband Charles of Center
Jana Fleming of Houston

Sons:
Daniel Zorn of Center
Joseph Zorn of Center
Timothy Zorn of Center
Kenneth Harrup & wife Kim of Wisconsin
John Harrup of Orange

Grandchildren:
Keith Harrup, Christopher Harrup, Logan Harrup, Zara Sloan, Cassandra Sloan, Dalton Sloan and Zackkry Bolton..

Brothers:
George Samford of Kerrville
David Samford of Buffalo
James Samford of Kerrville
John Samford of Ingram
Mark Samford of Indiana
Dale Robinson of Ingram

Sister, Lois White of Center

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

Brandon Anthony Shook, 18, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in a motorcycle accident. He was born December 29, 1989 to Douglas Shook, Jr. and Lisa Marie Chapman. Brandon loved to hunt.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, September 26 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 27 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Jody Hooper. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center

Pallbearers will be:

Chris Rutherford, Donald Mikler, Russell Daughtery, Dakota Sanders, Brandon Martin and Ricky Joe Anding. Honorary pallbearers will be Bradley Estes, Seth Stewart, Kolt Stewart, Klay Stewart, Daniel Register, Ben Eastman and Justin Wheeless.

Survivors include:

Father, Doug Shook & wife Eva of Joaquin

Mother, Lisa Cummings & husband Lance of Joaquin

Brother, Doug Shook, III of Joaquin

Sister, Hunner Cummings of Joaquin

Brother, Dustin Belrose of Joaquin

Grandparents:
June Stevens & O.L. Prothro of Joaquin
Doug & Ceil Shook of Pine Plains, New York
Joan & Lou Whitaker of Saugertis, New York

Grandmother, Nancy Serwe of Logansport

Someone close to his heart, Amanda Fowler of Joaquin

Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Sister, Kayla Morgan Shook

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

Clint Burditt, 20, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in a motorcycle accident. He was born April 12, 1988 in Snyder, Texas to Jim Burditt and Pam Montgomery Burditt.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 27 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, September 28 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Survivors include:

Mother, Pam Montgomery of Stanley, Louisiana

Father, Jim Burditt of Cross Plains, Texas

Sisters:
Tiffany Burr & Willie of Joaquin
Samantha Ratliff of Snyder
Tracy Patterson of San Antonio

Grandmother, Jackie Prior of Cisco

Grandmother, Doris Tanner of Snyder

Niece & Newphew:
Samantha Burr & Hunter Burr

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

9/23/08

Services for Violia Carter Holloway will be held Saturday, September 27, at 1:00 PM in Mansfield, Louisiana at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2008 at Purvis Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Holloway is survived by three daughters, Emma Jean Johnson of Timpson, and Cora Goodman and Dorothy Holloway of Fort Worth; one sister, Rosella Young of Timpson, and 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mr. James Cleveland Crawford, age 77 of the Tennessee Community in Shelby County, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Old Tennessee Cemetery with Brother Buddy Hall officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Crawford passed away on Monday morning, September 22, 2008 in San Augustine, Texas.
James Cleveland Crawford was born on August 7, 1931 in the Tennessee Community of Shelby County, Texas to Thomas Temon and Annie Mae Hodges Crawford. Mr. Crawford graduated from Tenaha High School with the class of 1952. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1953 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was transferred to the Reserves in Alaska, serving with the 811th Signal Corp before being honorably discharged 1954. Having learned the trade of communications, Mr. Crawford started working in the civilian sector with Henkel & McCoy and then with GTE where he progressed through field communications to end up in engineering & facilities before retiring after 29 years of employment. He married Evangeline Ketterling Eaves in 1990. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Temon and Annie Mae Hodges Crawford; five brothers: Forest Elmo, Thomas Katlis, Marvin Joe, John Anderson, and Vester Lee; and four sisters, Nora Robinson, Ruby White, Mary Marie, and Jeannie Fay Crawford.

Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 18 years, Evangeline Crawford of Center; two sons, Arnold Crawford and wife Darlene of Baytown and Andrew Crawford and wife Joyce of Friendswood; two daughters, Annie Herndon and husband Ed of Ft Worth and Alice Rogers and husband William of Wichita Falls; eleven grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, and Elizabeth Rogers, Travis and Marshall Herndon, Jennifer, James, Jessica, and Jolene Crawford, and Cameron and Clarke Crawford.

Serving as pallbearers are Mr. Crawford’s grandsons, Christopher, Kyle, James, Cameron, Travis, and Marshall.

Guest book can be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

9/22/08

Billie H. Moore, 79, of Center, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born September 13, 1929 in Shelbyville to Bill Adams and Adell Carpenter Adams.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 24 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include:

Son, Franky Adams & wife Jerilyn of Center

Daughter, Eleanor Adams of Center

Grandchildren:
Jeff Adams of Center
Jennifer Adams of Center
Jason Adams of Galena Park
Justin Adams & wife Michelle of San Antonio

Great Grandchild:
Joshua Stephenson of Center

Daughter-in-Law, Sharon Adams & family of Center

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Charlie M. Moore
Son, B.C. Adams

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

9/20/08

Mrs. Dorthy Ewrin passed away at Shelby Regional Medical Center, Saturday, September 20, 2008

Services are pending at this time.

9/16/08

Steven Jay Arnold, Sr., 52, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1956 in Shreveport to Grady H. Arnold and Rossie Smith Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Bossier City, Louisiana. He served in the US Army from 1987 – 1989.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 17 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, September 18 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Wesley McLelland, Matthew Burcham, Verne Glay, Steven Canady, Michael Winham and Mark Candy.

Survivors include:

Son, Steven Jay Arnold, Jr. & wife DeAnn of Bossier City, Louisiana

Daughter, Stefani McCabe & husband Lance of Golden, Colorado

Grandchildren:
Megan McCabe, Anden Arnold, Cole Arnold, Brian McCabe

Mother, Rossie Ransom & husband Randy of Shelbyville

Sister, Cindy Poellnitz of Shelbyville

Brothers:
Mark Canady & wife Sandra of Shreveport, Louisiana
Steve Canady & wife Tammy of Bossier City, Louisiana
Mike Winham & wife Terri of Shreveport, Louisiana

Sister, Donna Brown & husband Dale of Georgia

Mother of his children, Lolette O’Brien of Sarasota, Florida

Also a number of aunts & uncles.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Grady Arnold

Memorials can be made to Toledo Bend Missionary Baptist Church, 2543 FM 3172, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

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

9/15/08

Billy Robinson, 78, of Jasper, formerly of Center, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008. He was born October 7, 1929 in Carthage to William Pinkney Robinson, Sr. and Etta Mae Allums Robinson. Mr. Robinson was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 16 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 17 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. J.C. Durham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Linda Mason & husband Wayne of Woden
Terri Bryan of Jasper

Grandchildren:
Wes Mason, Wendi Stanaland and Tyler Bryan

Great Grandchildren:
Parker Mason, Will Stanaland, Logan Mason and Wade Stanaland

Sisters:
Ruby Moreland of Granbury
Mary Lou Haddock & husband Joe of Clarksville

Brother-in-Law, Gene Walker & wife Dolores of Center

Son-in-Law, Bobby Black of Joaquin

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Marie Robinson
Daughter, Theresa Black
Sisters, Morene Robinson, Rachel Tapp & Virginia Tucker

Memorials can be made in Mr. Robinson’s name to Lake Area Hospice, PO Box 2086, Jasper, Texas 75951.

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

9/14/08

R.W. “Mutt” Campbell, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at a Center nursing home. He was born October 24, 1912 in the McClelland Community of Shelby County to David George Campbell and Mary Ellie Adams Campbell.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 16 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 16 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with John Doggett officiating.

Pallbearers will be Alan Colyer, Campbell Colyer, Mick Doggett, Jordan Doggett, Guy Harrison, Paul Hagler, Chuck Cline and Chuck Raymond. Honorary pallbearers will be Darin Livingston and Tanor Doggett.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Marjorie Doggett & husband Trever of Shelbyville

Daughter-in-Law, Mary Helen Campbell of Orange

Granddaughter, Renee Colyer & husband Alan of Houston

Grandson, John Doggett & wife Pam of Shelbyville

Great Granddaughters:
Kristyn Livingston of Center
Alex Colyer of Waco

Great Grandsons:
Mick Doggett & wife Stefanie of Center
Jordan Doggett of Nacogdoches
Campbell Colyer of Houston

Great Great Grandsons:
Darin Livingston & Tanor Doggett

Step Great Grandchildren:
Forrest, Hunter & Summer Williams

Preceded in death by:
Wife of 58 years, Allie Bell Green Campbell
Parents, David George & Mary Ellie Adams Campbell
Son, James H. “Jim” Neil Campbell
Sisters, Ora Lee Richards, Willie Greer & Era Cline

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

9/10/08

Donald Allen Mullins, 60, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was born March 17, 1948 in Freeport to Billy Edward Mullins and Billie Maxie Lee Mullins.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to service time, Friday, September 12, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, September 12 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. David Pate officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

Survivors include:

Wife, Marilyn Mullins of New Ulm

Daughter, McKenzie Elizabeth Mullins of Ft. Worth

Son, Cody Edward Mullins of New Ulm

Mother, Billie Mullins of Center

Sister, Lanette York & husband Gary of Center

Brother, Wayne Mullins & Karen of Baytown

Nieces:
Tammie Mezulic of Denver, Colorado
Angie Mullins of Houston
Trina Turgeon of Katy

Nephew, Darren Mullins of Baytown

Great Niece, Jada Cole of Denver, Colorado

Brother-in-law, Alfredo Villanueava, Jr. of Thailand

Sister-in-law:
Tia Traazil adn husband Green of Singapore
Angel Guerrerro and husband David of the Phillippines
Sahara Villanueva of the Phillipines

Numerous other nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Billy Edward Mullins
Sisters, Clara Kiechler and Anita Mullins

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

9/9/08

Hollis G. Coe, 84, formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at his home in Carrollton. He was born April 2, 1924 in Center to Ira Coe and Bertha Boozer Coe.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 10 at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Gary Boswell officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Cleo Hooper Coe of Carrollton, formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana

Daughter:
Kathy Carico of Carrollton

Granddaughter, Patti Przybylski of McKinney

Grandsons:
Jeff Cobbs & wife Angela of Carrollton
Brian Goss & wife Amanda of Carrollton

Sister, Helen Carter of Ft. Worth

Five Great Grandchildren: Kevin, Kyle, Kody Przybylski, Amanda Cobbs, and Jayme Goss.

Also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ira Coe and Bertha Boozer Coe
Brother, Doug Coe

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

Edna McCormick, 77, of Carthage formerly of Shelby County, passed away Monday September 8, 2008 at East Texas Medical Center in Carthage.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 11, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E.J. Adams and Rev. David Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Wednesday September 10, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born March 23, 1931 to Ben and Alice (Richardson) Evans in San Augustine County.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ben & Alice Evans, Husband, Marvin McCormick, Brother, J.B. Evans, 3 Sisters, Georgia Mae Harris, Gladys Martin, and Bennie Faye Wier

She is survived by:
Daughter: Carolyn LaGrone & husband, Mike of Deadwood
Son: Marvin McCormick of Deadwood
Grandchildren:
Michael LaGrone of Denham Springs, LA
Angela LaGrone of Deadwood
Kerri Phelps & husband, Brian of Henderson
Jeff McCormick & wife, Erin of Rolla, Missouri
Kelli McCormick & Dana of Broussard, LA
Chad McCormick & wife, Christi of Joaquin
April McCormick of Tenaha
Great Grandchildren:
Devin, Aidan, Gavin & Makaila LaGrone
David, Austin, Kourtney, Dalton and Kayla Phelps
Xander, Riley, Ryder, Adam, & Abby McCormick
Sisters, Bernice Boyette and Verline Stanley of Joaquin
Brothers, L.B. Evans of Joaquin and Roy Evans of Clayton
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

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

9/8/08

Gene Miller, 63, of Center, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at a Tyler hospital. He was born January 17, 1945 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Byron S. Miller and Helen Mae Williams Miller. Gene was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Williams and Rev. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Cody Miller, Mark Austin Miller, Derek Miller, Jared Miller, Josh Miller & Bobby D. Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ty Miller and Lil Matt Miller.

Survivors include:

Wife, Iva Nell Miller of Center

Sons:
Michael Miller & wife Gayla of Center
Mark Miller & wife Rhonda of Center
Matthew Miller & wife Sheri of Center
Mickey Miller & Chalee of Garrison

Grandchildren:
Cody Miller, Alyssa Miller, Mark A. Miller, Morgan Miller, Derek Miller, Jared Miller, Josh Miller, Matthew Miller, Lauren Miller, Ty Miller and Gracie Miller.

Great Grandchild, Kaylin Miller

Brothers:
Carl Miller of Center
Eddie Sherrill of Center

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

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Byron S. Miller & Helen Mae Williams Miller
Granddaughter, Kara Miller

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

Annice Monroe, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at a San Augustine nursing home. She was born July 4, 1917 in Daingerfield to Griff Cason & Lona Williams Cason. Ms. Monroe was a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association. She was also a member of Patroon Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, September 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, September 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Patroon Cemetery in Center.

She is survived by:

Son, Lee Monroe of Shelbyville

Daughter, Donna Monroe of Shelbyville

Grandsons:
Jody Cooper of Shelbyville
Adam Murehead of Shelbyville

Great Grandchildren:
Caitlyn Cooper, Haleigh Cooper, Cale Cooper, McKenzie Murehead

Sisters:
Maryann Buchanan of Houston
Sara Tregaskis of Palestine

Also numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Griff & Lona Cason
Husband, Don Monroe
Two Brothers and One Sister

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

Hazel Holman, 94, of Statesville, North Carolina formerly of Tenaha, passed away Monday September 8, 2008 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Caroline.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday September 12, 2008 at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

She was born November 15, 1913 in Pollock, LA to William R. “Bill” and Cordelia “Cordy” (Tangle) Hinton.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Bill & Cordy Hinton, Husband, John Delta Holman, Son, Billy John Holman, Sr., 4 Brothers: Franics Hinton, Gibb Hinton, Hollis Hinton and Euthel Hinton, Infant Sister, Cordy Hinton and Sister, Gertie Tate.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Betty Cope of Statesville, NC
Daughter-in-law, Helen Holman of Tomball
7 Grandchildren:
Billy John Holman, Jr. & wife Glenda
Donna Bridger & husband John of Kingwood
Susan Corrigan & husband Wayne of Richardson
Laura Holman & husband Jason of Tomball
Stuart Cope & wife Pat of Fremont, Nebraska
Crystal Cope of Jacksonville, NC
Matt Cope & wife Lee of Statesville, NC
Great Grandchildren:
Josh Holman & wife, Jessica of Lorena, TX
Blake Holman of Austin
Brandon Ramos & wife, Marilyn of Waco, TX
Kyle & Austin Potter
Katie, Zach & Austin Bridger of Kingwood
Samuel & Amanda Corrigan of Richardson
Olivia & Vash of Tomball
Jeremiah Cope & wife, Karen of Omaha, Nebraska
Tera Kucera & husband, Bill of Norfolk, Nebraska
Isaiah Cope & Austin Cope of Statesville, N.C.
Great Great Grandchildren:
Taylor & Tyler Kucera of Norfolk, Nebraska
Brandi Ramos of Dallas
Jacob & Brianna Ramos of Waco
James Everett Cope of Omaha, Nebraska
You may sign the online registry at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Johnnie Parma, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2008, at a Mansfield hospital. He was born December 6, 1927 in Wallis, Texas to Frank Parma and Sophia Rankin Parma. Johnnie served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and attended the Catholic Church in Wallis. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 9th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 10th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Jody Hooper and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Mark Furlow, Shannon Permenter,