7/18/08

Mrs. Lena Lee McGee, age 84, a longtime resident of San Augustine County, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Lufkin, Texas.

Mrs. McGee was born Dec. 18, 1923, in San Augustine County as a daughter of George W. and Delia (Johnson) Davis and had been a longtime resident of the Grapevine community of San Augustine County. She was a member of Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church

Survivors: her sons, George McGee and wife Cecilia Stark McGee of Huntington, Texas, and Robert W. McGee and wife Frances Bingham McGee of Spring, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. McGee; a son, Nolan McGee; and a daughter, Lee Evans.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. Wade Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Dickerson Cemetery in the Grapevine Community.

Pallbearers: Steve McGee, Elton McGee, Scotty McGee, Kevin McGee, Mike Evans, Kenneth Evans, and Shannon Evans.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Mr. Richard Clare Wilson, age 79, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008.

Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Iola, Kansas, as a son of the late Harry Clare Wilson and Lula Blanche Snyder Wilson. He was a former resident of Broaddus and Pasadena and retired as an electrician with Shell Oil. A member of First Baptist Church in Broaddus, he was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors: wife, Betty Wilson of Lufkin, Texas; daughters, Paige Moulden and husband Bob of Lufkin, Texas, and Stephanie Wilborn and husband Andy of LaPorte, Texas; son, Jay Wilson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; sisters, Carolyn Herman of Gerard, Kansas, and Ardona Ward of Sho Low, Arizona; grandchildren, Wes Moulden, S/Sgt. Christen Mouldn, Ashley Swan, Dana Swan, Sam Wilborn, Amber Wilborn, Jennifer Wilborn, and Harley Wilborn; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at First Baptist Church of Broaddus with Dr. Wayne Barth officiating.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

7/17/08

James H. “Buddy” Green, 69, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born August 3, 1938 in Center to Clarence Hollis Green and Dovie Mae Dearman Green. Buddy was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Landmark #214 in Keithville. He loved to hunt, fish & garden, and was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 18 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

He is survived by:

Wife, Polly Green of Keithville

Sons:
James “Bubba” Green & wife Debby of Shreveport
Dewayne Green & wife Toni of Stonewall

Daughter, Belinda Sherman & husband Terry of Ringgold

Grandchildren:
Courtney Malone & husband Josh
Clay Green
Brant Green

Sisters:
Bobbie Clifton
Eva Remmers
Brenda Parker & husband Kenneth
Mary Grenier & husband Steve
Annette Green & husband Rusty

Brothers:
Ted Green & wife Terry
Lester Green & wife Glenda
Jerry Green & wife Gail
J.C. Green & wife Donna
Danny Green & wife Dottie

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Clarence Hollis Green & Dovie Mae Dearman Green
Two Infant Brothers

A Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Willis Knighton Pierrmont for all their wonderful care.

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

Martin Lazarine, 74, of Angleton passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Methodist Hospital in Houston. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 pm with a Christian Wake at 7:00 at Palms Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday in Moral Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas
Martin Lazarine was born October 16, 1933 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Lawrence T & Lucy Montes Lazarine
He had lived in Angleton since 1962 and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He had worked for the Angleton Post Office for 43 years.
Martin Lazarine never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife Eva Lazarine of Angleton, Son; Martin Lazarine, Jr. of Houston
Daughter; Lana James & husband Tom of Lake Jackson
Brother; Paul Lazarine of Corpus Christi.
Sisters; Marie VanEssen of Bridgeport & Mary Becker of Houston
Honorary Brother & Friend; Ed Cantu, PA of Nacogdoches.

7/15/08

Evelyn Louise Ramsey, age 81, of Wichita Fall, Texas, services will be at 11 AM, Thursday, July 17, 2008 at New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 AM, Thursday, July 17, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Ramsey passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 in Wichita Falls.

Born in the Corinth Community of Shelby County, Texas on December 31, 1926, Louise was the daughter of the late Lem and Susie (Mosley) Eakin. She and Jack Shepherd Ramsey were married on September 17, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2007.

Survivors include two daughters, Janet Twining and husband Ward of Wichita Falls, Texas and Barbara Coker and husband Bob of Springlake, Texas, sister Wanda Fitts of Lufkin, Texas, 4 grandchildren: Brent Coker and wife Breck of Lubbock, Texas, Blake Coker of Oklahoma City, OK., Travis Twining and Tanner Twining of Wichita Falls, Texas, 2 great grandchildren, Klein Coker and Brinkley Coker, nieces, Gay Rod, Judy Adkinson and Suzanne Barrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and borther Lovis Eakin.

Memorials may be made to New Prospect Cemetery, P.O. Box 947, Timpson, Texas 75975 or House of Hope, 5100 Stone Lake Dr., Wichita Falls, Texas 76302.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry W. “Boe” Jeans, 67, of Basile, Louisiana, passed away July 14, 2008 at his residence.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday July 17, 2008 at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Center.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter E. and Ella Bella Jeans and Brother, E.B. Jeans

He is survived by:
Wife, Elizabeth Hall Jeans
2 Daughters,
Winona Jeans Boudreaux and Fiancee Kevin Cossc
Mary Jeans Couty and Husband Christopher, Sr.
Son, James W. “Dubby” Jeans and wife Angela
Sister, Helen Powdrill
2 Brothers,
Louis E Jeans and wife Wylma
Johnny L. Jeans and wife Judy
Mother-in-law, Lizzie Mae Hall
11 Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Neighbors

In lieu of flowers donation, can be made to St. Jude Children’ s Network, Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, or Gideon International.

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Dr. Charles W. Smith, age 71, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away early Monday, July 14, 2008.

Born Feb. 21, 1937, in Carmonia, Dr. Smith had lived in the area for 23 years and attended the Toledo Bend Church of Christ. He was a retired professor and department chair of construction technology at San Antonio College in San Antonio. He was also a licensed professional counselor and president of the NEW Water Supply Corporation

Survivors: his wife, Helen L. Smith of San Augustine County, Texas; daughter, Karen Laneece Goins and husband David of Huntington, Texas; sons, Sean Matthew Smith and wife Darla of Kingsbury, Texas, Whitt Charles Smith and wife Monica of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Robert Andrew Wells of Grangerland, Texas; sisters, Betty Jean Cox and husband Walter of Porter, Texas, Patsy Ruth Rice and husband Wayne of Cleveland, Texas, and Claudine Sloan of Cleveland, Texas; a brother, Herman Burnell Smith and wife Marie of Troup, Texas; 11 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and his church family at Toledo Bend Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. James Tidwell officiating. Interment will follow at Toledo Bend Christian Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

Pallbearers: Lee Whitmire, Bobby Whitmire, Paul Whitmire, Johnny McAdams, Tommy Cox, and Keith Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Ralph McBride, Herman Rhodes, Mark Seelbach, J.R. Wright, and Ricky Wright.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Mrs. Freddie Jean Falcon Gill, age 68, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away early Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

Mrs. Gill was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was a longtime area resident and a homemaker.

Survivors: her husband, Alvis Gill of San Augustine County; children, Ricky Gill and wife Annette, Sherry Bennefield and husband Jimmy, and Jimmy Dean Falcon, all of San Augustine County, Texas; sisters, Betty Poindexter of Broaddus, Texas, and Lizzie Poindexter of San Augustine County, Texas; grandchildren, James Falcon, Charlie Falcon, Marilyn Gill, Heather Gill, Doris Gill, and Kimberly Gill; and great-grandchildren, James Falcon Jr., Joseph Falcon, Autumn Meador, Kellie Meador, and Harley Falcon.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Falcon, and her mother, Viola Falcon.

Funeral services have been set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. Freeman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Attoyac Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

7/14/08

Bobbie Jo Starr, 82, of Blue Springs, MO. passed away July 8, 2008, the daughter of Walter M. and Willie A. (Muckleroy) Williams.

Bobbie Jo was a member of The First Christian Church of Blue Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Starr in 1994.

Survivors include:
2 sons, John W. Starr and wife Dona of Napoleon, MO. Larry F. Starr and wife Jo of Grain Valley, MO.
1 daughter, Wanda J. Swichtenberg and husband Fred of Carrollton, Texas,
5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren,
3 brothers, Buck Williams, Banks Williams, Lowell Williams,1 sister, Neg Wheatley.

The famly suggest contributions to Cancer Action, 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence, MO. 64055

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 11, 2008 at New Salem Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 to 12:00 Noon, prior to the service at New Salem Chapel. Burial in New Salem Cemetery.

7/10/08

Antonio Vega, who passed away July 10, 2008, services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

7/9/08

Mary Samford, 83, of College Station, formerly of Center and long-time resident of Groves, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. Mary was a kind, gentle and fun-loving woman who dedicated her life to her husband of 62 years, as well as her family. She lived an extraordinary life of courage, strength, faith, and most of all, she lived a life of love. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, her joy was found in giving to those around her. Mary, or MeMe as she was known to most, was the heart and soul of her large extended family. She has impacted the lives of many, many people, and she will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 11, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Tim Perkins officiating.

She is survived by:
Her loving husband, Joe W. Samford
Son, Donald W. Samford & wife Sandy
Granddaughter, Amanda Samford
Sister, Glenda Sue Conner & husband Jerry Conner

Also a number of nieces & nephews, as well as a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by:
Brothers, Sammy E. Quisenberry and Charles A. Quisenberry
Sister, Margaret O. Shaw
Nephew, Larry L. Quisenberry.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley.

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

7/8/08

Mrs. Imogene McDaniel Oglesbee, age 97, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008.

Mrs. Oglesbee was born June 22, 1911, in Sabine County's Fairdale community. A resident of San Augustine since 1940, she was a member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of San Augustine Garden Club.

She is survived by a son, John Henry Oglesbee Jr. and wife Betty of San Augustine, Texas; daughter, Janell Oglesbee Watson and husband Charles of San Augustine; six grandchildren, Dr. John Oglesbee III and wife Sharon, Vance Oglesbee and wife Angela, Valerie Watson Stringer and husband Mike, Chris Oglesbee and wife Gina, Van Watson and wife Karen, and Forrest Oglesbee and wife Sabrina; ten great-grandchildren, John Oglesbee IV and wife Ellen, Joshua Oglesbee, Sara Oglesbee, Kristen Oglesbee, Zachary Watson, Anna Marie Oglesbee, Bailey Watson, Jim Oglesbee, Brittani Oglesbee, and Jackson Oglesbee; a sister, Lyndell McDaniel Jensen and husband Soren; and a number of nices and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Oglesbee, on Jan. 16, 1983.

Funeral services are set for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of San Augustine with Bro. Rick Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery near San Augustine.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Robert D. Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. He was born August 14, 1947 in the McClelland Community of Shelby County to Douglas Bradford Gann and Virginia Ruth Byrd Gann.

At the family’s request, Mr. Gann has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Wife, Deborah Gann of Shelbyville

Daughter, Amanda Gann of Shelbyville

Son, Staff Sergeant Aaron Gann & wife Jessica of Bamberg, Germany

Mother, Virginia Walden of Nacogdoches

Grandchildren:
Blake, Morgan, Darius, Antwoine, Faith, Kalen

Sisters:
Mary Beth Gann of Shelbyville
Karla Gann Vaughn of Shelbyville

Step Mother, Melba Gann of Shelbyville

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Douglas Bradford Gann
Sister, Tonya Baggett
Daughter, Marlena D. Gann
Grandfather, Henry Grady Byrd
Grandmother, Eutha Mae Green
Grandparents, Bradford & Lillie Gann

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

Blanche Moody, 94, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born April 19, 1914 in Center to Jeff Jackson and Addie Walker Jackson. Ms. Moody was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Son, Jeff Moody & wife Sandra of Keithville, Louisiana

Grandsons:
Scott Roberts of Logansport, Louisiana
Steve Moody & wife Kathy of Shreveport, Louisiana

Granddaughter, Melanie Getsinger & husband Larry of Shreveport

Sister, Mary Beth Diamond of Carthage

Four Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Arvin Moody
Daughter, Jean Crymes

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

7/7/08

Robert Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. Services are pending at this time.

Sumter, South Carolina - Services for William Earl Watlington, 75, are 11 a.m. Monday at Aldersgate UMC; burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 tonight at Bullock F.H. Born in Horace, Kan., to Ferrell and Elizabeth Huddelston Watlington, he died July 4, 2008.

Surviving: wife, Gloria Barlow Watlington;
sons, Greg, William, Russell;
brothers, Kenneth, Cecil, Jay;
sister, Mary Lou;
5 grandchildren.

7/6/08

Thomas Edward Sparks, III, age 55, of Timpson, Texas (formerly of Texas City, Texas) funeral services willl be at 3 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson with interment in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County, Texas.

Mr. Sparks passsed away Friday, July 4th, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Texas City, Texas on September 21, 1952, the son of Thomas Edward Sparks Jr. of Timpson and the late Elma (Brown) Sparks. After graduating from Texas City High School in 1971, he attended SMU University for 3 1/2 years and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City and was employed as a salesman for Rod and Tubing Services of Bryan, Texas.

In addition to his father, survivors include three sisters, Drucilla Dickey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches, Texas, Sandra Simmons and husband Billy of Texas City, Texas and Sara Cornett and husband Charlie of Missouri City, Texas, nieces and nephews, Brian and Cheryl Simmons of Katy, Kevin and Heather Simmons of Texas City, Courtney and Justin Cornett of Missouri City and great nephew-to-be Ethan.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 5, 2008, 5-7 PM and Sunday July 6, 1 PM until service time.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Arthur Bailey, Sr., 67, of Lufkin, was born December 5, 1940, in Center, Texas, to Francis Barto and Betty Cathleen (Hilton) Bailey. He passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at home surrounded by family. He had resided in Lufkin most of his life and was of the Pentecostal Faith. James worked as a welder at the Champion/St. Regis Paper Mill for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and instilled the love of those in his children and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed getting together with family and friends, watching NASCAR, grilling, and frying fish and deer meat.

Services for Mr. Bailey will be held 1 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin, with Reverend Carlos Martinez of Thomas Crossing UPC officiating, assisted by Reverend Willie Wade. His longtime friend, L.C. Whitehead will be giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at 3:30 PM at the Sardis Cemetery on FM 414 in Center, Texas.

James was preced in death by his parents, his in-laws, John and Mozelle Anthony, sisters, Shelba Jean McDonald and Wanda Burt, brother, Thomas Bailey, Sr., brother-in-law, Willie Holt, Kenneth Merritt, Brown Addison, Clayton G. Burkett and Willie Owens, and sister-in-law, Burey Bailey.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years. Patsy Bailey, son James A. Bailey,Jr., daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Ron Massey, grandchildren, Josh Ford, Amanda Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Taylor Massey and Dalton Massey, brothers, Buck Bailey of Madisonville, and Troy Bailey and wife, Dorothy, of Spring, sisters, Vern Merritt of New Caney, Helen Bowden and husband, Bobby, of Houston, Rachel Addison of Center, Ruth Gillis and husband, James of Alma, Arkansas, Lynn Burkett of Lufkin and Vaudine Owens fo Hawthorne, Claifornia, brother-in-laws, Acie Burt of Houston, and D.A. McDonald fo Huntington, sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey of Tyler, Carolyn Jernigan fo Center, and Anita Milam and husband Gary "Bubba" of St. Amant, Louisiana, and nmerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Palbearers will be Josh Ford, Jacob Bailey, Dalton Massey, Michael Milam, Matthew Milam, Harvey "Skee" Sloan, Bryan Pool, Mark Reeves and Laurin "Kip" Lindsey.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Thomas Crossing UPC, P.O. Box 372,Lufkin, Texas 75902 or to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6-8 PM, Saturday evening at Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

7/2/08

Kim Lawson, 46, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1962 in Carthage to Tommy Lynn Lawson and Clydie Mae Rogers Lawson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 3 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Amanda Treat of Tenaha
Candice Hennigan & husband Anthony of Joaquin

Parents, Tommy & Clydie Lawson of Joaquin

Sisters:
Tammy Cammack & husband Wayne of Haughton, Louisiana
Karen Joy & husband Mike of Pineland

Grandchildren:
Charles Reed of Tenaha
Kimberleigh Reed of Tenaha
Stedman Penuell of Joaquin
Haley Taylor of Joaquin
Layla Hennigan of Joaquin

Nieces & Nephew:
Leak, Katie & Colton Cammack of Haughton, Louisiana
Mikayla & Mileah Joy of Pineland

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

7/1/08

Harvey Hughes, 71, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1937 in Center to RC Hughes & Willie Eva Bolton Hughes. Harvey was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 3 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson.

Survivors include:

Wife, Martha Hughes of Center

Sons:
James Allen Hughes & wife Sheila of Shreveport
Charlie Smith & wife Kathy of Center
Donnie Ray Hughes of Carthage

Special Niece, Brandy Daniell Whittington of Center

Sister, Dorothy Shofner of Center

Brothers:
Jack Hughes & wife Edith of Center
Wayne Hughes of North Carolina

Ten Grandchildren

Nine Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Parents, R.C. and Willie Eva Hughes
Brothers, Robert Hughes & R.C. Hughes
Sister, Johnnie Adams

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

6/30/08

Larry Oliver, 55, of Center, passed away Sunday June 22, 2008 at his residence.
He was born February 4, 1953 to Elize and Ruby (Eaves) Oliver in Shelby County.
He graduated from Center High School. He owned and operated a chicken farm for many years.

He is survived by:
Mother of his Children: Janet Oliver Yates of Center

3 Children:
Amanda Oliver of Center
Charla Mayo & husband Richard of Center
Landon Oliver & wife Rita of Center

Grandchildren:
Madison, Macy, Makayla, Mason, Kaylee Jo and Brooklyn

Brother, J.C. Oliver of Center

2 Sisters, Carolyn Elliott & husband, Wayne of Shelbyville
Mary Kennon & husband, Jerry of Center.

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

Elnora Black, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday June 30, 2008.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Brown and Elmer Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 25, 1922 to Horace and Nora (Bowlin) Neel. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Joaquin where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She graduated from SFA & she taught school in Joaquin for several years. She along with her husband, John Henry Black owned and operated Black’s Feed Mill in Joaquin where they also raised cattle and poultry.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Horace and Nora Neel, her Husband, John Henry Black, and Brother, Chester Neel, Brother, Everett Neel & wife, Gaye and 1Sister, Marie Bowers & husband, Giles.

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Nancy Garmany & husband John of Mansfield, LA
Lynda Plummer & husband Bob of Mansfield, La
3 Grandchildren:
Kelley Garmany Perales & husband Aaron of Arlington, TX
Betsy Garmany of Grand Prairie, TX
Zachary Richey of San Diego, CA
Great Granddaughter:
Emma Katherine Perales
Host of Step Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
Sister, Loice Fulmer of Logansport, LA
Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Neel of Lufkin
Pallbearers:
Marion Neel, Bill Neel, Chester Allen Neel,
Jimmy Winfree, Gary Winfree, Michael Wardell
Buren Lowe and Mike Wood.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, 13897 Hwy 171, Mansfield, LA 71052.

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

Danny Flournoy, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Center. He was born October 22, 1967 in Mesquite to Danny Flournoy and Ozelle Causey Flournoy. Mr. Flournoy was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 1 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Don Windham officiating.

Survivors include:
Wife, Mistie Flournoy of Shelbyville

Son, Douglas Flournoy of Shelbyville

Daughter, Nikki Flournoy of Shelbyville

Father, Danny Flournoy of Shelbyville

Brothers: Wesley Flournoy and wife Janet of Center
Andy Flournoy and wife Michelle of Center

Sister, Kim Flournoy of San Antonio

Father-in-law, Clark Williams and wife Tina of Center

Mother-in-law, Jackie Holt of Shelbyville

Sisters-in-law; Shawna Martinez and husband Isidoro of Shelbyville
Christie Fleming of Shelbyville

Brother-in-law, Clark Williams, III of Center

Nephews; Justin Williams, John T. Peek, John Michael Flournoy and Andrew Flournoy

Nieces; Skye Martinez, Celaya Martinez, Kristen Peek, Regan Flournoy, Hannah Flournoy, Crisa Flournoy, Crystal Chisenhall & John, Lillian Chisenhall, Yolanda Flournoy, Shonda Flournoy, Megan Flournoy and Erin Flournoy

Preceded in death by: Mother, Ozelle Causey Flournoy
Sisters, Kristy Flournoy and Tanna Flournoy
Brother, Daniel "Bobby" Flournoy

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

6/28/08

Mr. Robert McGee, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday June 28, 2008.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Runnels officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 7, 1927 to Allen and Pauline (Moore) McGee. He was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Joaquin.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Allen and Pauline McGee, and
Daughter, Debra Cockrell.

He is survived by:
Wife, Katharine McGee of Joaquin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Gail & Dennis Jacobs of Lufkin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Sheila & James Parker of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Jerry & Rose Mary McGee of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Kevin & Susie McGee of Martinsville
Grandchildren:
Selena & Royce Fritz, Jr.
Carla Paxton, Jason Paxton, Josh Paxton
Chris Cockrell, Angel Pomykal,
Meschelle & Sandy Sanford
Clint & Amanda Parker
April & Daniel Booker
Stephen & Jennifer McGee
Brittany & David Ray
Tiffany McGee, Savannah McGee, and Colby McGee
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson
Pallbearers:
Clint Parker, Jason Parker, Josh Parker, Stephen McGee
Chris Cockrell, and Royce Fritz, III
Honorary Pallbearers:
Rex Hass, Tim Hass, Sandy Sanford, Phillip Chambliss, and Clovis Chambliss

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

Merline Sherrod, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 25, 1921 in Center to Burton Brittain and Lizzie Reynolds Brittain. Ms. Sherrod was a member of the Center First Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker and mother.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Jacobs officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Survivors include:
Son, Wayne Sherrod of Center
Daughter, Jean Forrest of Center
Grandson< Shannon Sherrod and wife Melissa of Chireno
Great Granddaughters; Hayley Sherrod and Christina Sherrod both of Chireno
Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Pershing J. Sherrod
Son, Johnny Ray Sherrod

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

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

6/26/08

Mrs. Wanda Roper, age 77, of San Augustine passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Mrs. Roper was born May 14, 1931, in Dallas as a daughter of the late Ozzie Lee (Wilson) and Malcolm Carl Harrison and had been a longtime resident of San Augustine. She was a business manager with the family owned Roper Motor Company in San Augustine for 30 years. Mrs. Roper was also a member of San Augustine's First United Methodist Church and actively served with several civic organizations in San Augustine.

Survivors: her husband, Bob Roper of San Augustine; daughters, Terri Roper Wubbena and husband Jan of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Sandi Roper Russell and husband Rick of San Augustine, and Patti Roper McLerran and husband Rod of San Augustine; brothers, Wendel C. Harrison and wife Beverly of Plano and Robert Harrison and wife Frances of Carrollton; and grandchildren, Rob Wubbena, Mary Wubbena, Ryan Russell, Bobby McLerran, and Roy McLerran.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Harrison.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Tony McCollum, Rev Rick Russell, and Rev. Sara Barbaree officiating. Interment will follow at McGown Cemetery in Sabine County.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

6/25/08

Mrs. Trula C. Feaster, 75, of Timpson, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at her residence. Born in Kingsport, Tennesse on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Grace (Brown) Starnes. She was employed in the delicatessen of Brookshire Bros. in Center, Texas, and was a member of Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches County.

Survivors include husband Larry K. Feaster of Timpson; sons Lance Feaster and wife Tina of Timpson and Donald Bays and wife Toni of Biloxi, MS; daughters Martha Ferguson and husband Randy of Bellaire, KS and Nancy Coronado and husband Steve of Fullerton, CA; brother John Starnes of Oakland, OR; sister Kate Evans of Corona, CA; 5 grandchildren: Ty Feaster, Ben Ferguson, Christopher Feaster, Michael Feaster, and Caitlyn Feaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Ronald Bays, grandson Jason Bays, and 7 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

6/24/08

Douglas F