Obituaries
08/19/2020
William Barney Moss, 84, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Joaquin.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Robert Ortego officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Born August 15, 1936, in Laredo, Mr. Moss is the son of Barney H. Moss and Christina Julia Hernandez Moss. He served in the United States National Guard and also worked as an instrument mechanic at DuPont for twenty-eight years. He was the owner and operator of Chico’s Crafts in Joaquin. Mr. Moss was a member of Lions Club International and First Methodist Church of Joaquin.
He is survived by:
Children:
Craig Moss of Joaquin
Buddy Moss and wife Patti of Bridge City
Ginger McKinzie and fiancé Doug Shute of Baytown
Grandchildren:
Leah Moss Busby and Adam
Landon McDonald
Lane McDonald and fiancé Hannah Jordan
Allison McKinzie and fiancé Skylar Evans
Great-grandchildren:
Lennon McDonald
Lawson McDonald
Sadie Busby
Bonus great-grandchildren, Conner McDonald, Holden Scott, and future baby McDonald
Sisters:
Virginia Powell of Anaheim, California
Velma Kirbo of Corpus Christi
Special niece, Lavonne Wood.
Preceded in death by his wife, Avis Moss; parents, Barney H. Moss and Christina Julia Hernandez Moss; sister, Bobbie Jean Wallace; brother, James Moss; and son-in-law, Mark McKinzie of Carthage.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Moss, Lane McDonald, Landon McDonald, Skylar Evans, Doug Shute, and Tommy Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Methodist Church and “Memo” Hernandez.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2020
Charles Yarborough, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Boerne, TX. He was born July 27, 1936.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charles Yarborough was born and raised in Shelby County where he was proud to be a Center Roughrider where he was a member of the baseball and basketball teams. In 1957, Charles met the love of his life and soon made her his wife. He and Judy (Chandler) Yarborough have made many memories over their 63 years of marriage. Together, they raised their daughter to be exactly what they had wished for her. His best and most valuable treasure in life was his family. Charles spent many days coaching little league baseball and was the proud coach of a World Championship Team. His role as “Paw Paw” sent him to many sporting events with his grandsons and he was a regular at the Nacogdoches High School football games.
Charles had many talents but found a particular interest in his flower gardens. He was taught the love of day lilies from his mother which led to his expertise with other beautiful flowers in his gardens. Charles made his career at Nibco and also worked as the Nacogdoches County Road Administrator. He made many lasting friendships during his tenure at both these places and enjoyed working with great co-workers.
Among other things that Charles took pride in was his abilities at bowling and dominoes. In 1962 he bowled a 300 game and gained the title of “domino champ” one year at The Blueberry Festival. He was kind and loving and often referred to as being an ultimate servant. His daughter and grandchildren and their families adored him, as did others who met him. He was humble and lived a simple life but was always available when someone needed him and expected nothing in return.
Above all, Charles was a godly man who loved his Lord and Savior. He was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church for many years and quoted his favorite scripture often, Psalm 23.
Charles is survived by:
Loving wife and best friend, Judy Chandler Yarborough
Daughter, Kimberly Yarborough Ball and husband, Danny
Grandsons:
Major Daniel Ball, Jr and wife, Samantha
Matthew Ball and wife, Kristine
Joshua Ball and wife, Megan
Jacob Ball
Sister, Sherry Yarborough Ward
8 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Chester Yarborough, mother, Creva Mae Abbott Yarborough; and sisters, Charlotte Yarborough Baily, Chestine Yarborough and Johnnie Sue Yarborough.
The Yarborough family is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, visit lairdfh.net.
08/19/2020
Virginia Gail Wade, 65 of Alto and formerly of Timpson, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Tyler. She was born July 19, 1955 in Bobo Community in Shelby County to the late Louis Hill and Mary Evelyn Crockett Hill. She grew up in Timpson and had lived the last 20 years in the Alto and Rusk area. She was a longtime church music minister and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Alto and loved cooking and sewing..
Funeral service is 11am Friday, August 21, 2020 at First Smyrna United Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas with Pastor Dwight Gatlin, Sr. officiating. Visitation is Thursday, August 20 from 6pm to 8pm at Allen Funeral Home.
She is survived by:
Husband, Johnny Lee Earl of Tyler
Daughter, Tranika Holland of Timpson
Brother, Gary Hill (Amber) of Houston
God daughter, Effie Rhodes
Niece, Khrysteeon Hayes
Nephew, Exavean Hayes
Best friend, Ola Mae Thacker
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gerald Hill and sister Karen Hayes.
Services entrusted to O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home, 649 E. San Antonio St, Alto, TX 75925.
08/19/2020
Dennis Wayne Bruton, 59, of Henderson, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Henderson.
As per his wishes, Mr. Bruton will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Born February 10, 1961, Dennis is the son of the late Douglas Ray Bruton and Linda Reather Anderson Bruton. He worked as a cook in a restaurant and served as the treasurer of his local AA Chapter. Dennis was a member of Bar-None Cowboy Church.
He is survived by:
His brothers:
John Bruton of Trinity
Douglas Edward Bruton of Coldwater, Mississippi
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Ray Bruton and Linda Reather Anderson Bruton; and sister, Kerin Jordan.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2020
J.E. (Jake) Hughes formerly of Center, Texas passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 at the age of 88 of natural causes at the Buckner Parkway Place in Houston, Texas. Mr. Hughes was born October 20, 1931 in Center, Texas to Jud and Robbie Harrison Hughes (both deceased).
Mr. Hughes graduated from Center High School and went onto Sam Houston State University on a baseball scholarship. He married Dorris Fidler from Galveston, Texas in May 1951. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in May 1952 with a major in P.E. Business, Education and Biology and began a career with Stanolind Oil. He retired from AMOCO in October 1989. He enjoyed golf, baseball and fox hunting with his dad when he was young. J.E. attended Tallowood Baptist Church and was active with the mission programs, Sunday school, helping in the library and planning baseball trips to Astro games. He was a Christian man and loved spreading the gospel.
Predeceased by his wife Dorris, sister Nelda H. Premeaux and brother Charles W. Hughes.
Three daughters:
Elizabeth Ruby and spouse, Craig of Diboll
Terry Rudd and spouse Brent Rudd of Grapevine
Marilyn Smith and spouse Reese Walker of Austin
Three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Sister: Lou Ellen Permenter and spouse Rick of Magnolia
The service will be a graveside service with family members only at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, Texas on August 24, 2020.
The family suggests memorials sent to Tallowood Baptist Church for Missions, 555 Tallowood Rd. Houston, Texas 77024 713-468-8241
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John14:18
08/19/2020
David Dewayne Fountain, 53, was born April 17,1967. Passed away August 15, 2020 at UT Health Tyler, Texas.
Parents: Evangelina Fountain Jeffress and The Late Bryant Bryon Lee Fountain
Brothers & Sisters:
Bryant E. Fountain and Wife Patricia of Tenaha, TX
Angie J. Spurlock of Springfield, MO
John G. Fountain and Wife Brandy of Henderson, TX
Raymond L. Fountain and Wife Jodi of Center, TX
Lawrence G. Fountain of Tenaha, TX
Serita M Porter and Husband George of Corpus Christi, TX
Nieces and Nephews:
Crystal Barbee
Brandie Parrish McGee
Starlla Spurlock Cooper
Dustin Fountain
Joshua Fountain
Brandon Fountain
Daylon Fountain
Tyler J. Fountian
J. Bryce Fountain
Issac Fountain
Angel Fountain
Many great nieces and nephews he loved as his own.
Preceded in death by: His Father, Bryant Bryon Lee Fountain; Brother, Mark Anthony Fountain and
Sister, Darlene Fountain.
David was dedicated to his work having spent 18 years at Tidewater Industries out of Morgan City, LA. He then spent the last 13 years in his work career close to home with General Shelters in Center, TX.
His main love, outside of his family, was fishing wherever his travels took him. He enjoyed bringing his stories of his adventures back to his family. Not having children of his own, he found happiness with his nieces and nephews. His honest smile and his genuine love always left everyone with memories that only David Fountain could do in his own unique way
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
08/17/2020
Billy H. King, 86, of Joaquin, Texas passed away on August 15, 2020 in Center, Texas. Born December 22, 1933, in Joaquin, Texas, Billy is the son of the late Millard S. King and Etta Mae Ballard King. A graveside service will be held Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Stewart Lowe officiating at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.
Billy proudly served in the United States Army, where he made a career and retired from. He enjoyed watching old movies and spending time with his family and friends and tending to the cows.
Billy is survived by:
His brother, Ronald King and wife Portia of Joaquin
Nieces and nephews:
Ron King II
Ethan Blick
Rondalyn Neal
Brandon Neal
Donna King
Lina Ihle,
Special great-niece and nephew:
Lauren Neal
Jake Neal
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Yasuko King; parents, Millard S. King and Etta Mae Ballard King; brother, Donald Ray King
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
08/14/2020
Carrol Ray Livingston, known as Bill, to family and friends was born on November 16, 1926 in Center, Texas, and died on August 12, 2020. He was born to Louis and Della Livingston and was one of thirteen children.
Bill and Dora Jean Bailey were married on August 21, 1949. They had 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.
At the end of WW II, Bill served in the army as a truck driver during the occupation of Japan.
Following that, Bill had many jobs, but his main occupation was working at the Pasadena Paper Mill from 1953 until 1985. While working at the mill, he and Dora started a company manufacturing seat cushions for Igloo. They continued this until the late 90’s when they decided to retire.
While spending most of his adult life in Pasadena, Texas where he and Dora raised their family, they eventually moved back to their hometown of Center.
As an avid hunter and fisherman, Bill loved nothing more than to spend his time doing both of those, especially with the ones he loved.
Bill had many wonderful qualities, but if you ask anyone who knew him, they would tell you his best quality was his love of his family.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Karel and Eugene Kujawa
Sheila and Larry Parker
Kristina and Tommy Smith
Betsy Thomason
Grandchildren:
Jennifer and Gary Martinez
Jamie and Christine Kujawa
Jackie and Joey Abendroth
Jerry and Becky Parker
Kimberly and Mark Thompson
Krystal Patrick
Katie and Kyle Calaway
Brian and Kacie Patrick
Bradley and Diana Thomason
Brooke and Shane Hudson
Great-Grandchildren:
Kenton Harbour
Tori Martinez
Blane Martinez
Haiden Martinez
Elizabeth Stokes-Kujawa
Leellen Parker
Kailynn Calaway
Hayden Abendroth
Emily Stokes-Kujawa
Kooper Calaway
Braden Patrick
Emmerson Ward
Carmen Thomason
Kenlie Patrick
Avery Ward
Shelby Parker
Bailey Abendroth
Jake Thomason
Korie Patrick
Trey Thomason
Pallbearers will be Eugene Kujawa, Larry Parker, Tommy Smith, Jamie Kujawa, Jerry Parker, Brian Patrick, and Bradley Thomson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
The family requests all attendees wear face coverings.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
08/12/2020
James (Jimmy) Clardy, 63, of Center passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Graveside services are pending.
He is survived by:
His daughter: Lauren (Erick) Ballard of Minnesota
Son: James Marshall of Minnesota
Brother: Larry (Lemetric) Clardy of Minnesota
Sister: Linda Bell of Center
Five grandchildren
A host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of Meadowbrook Funeral Home in Marshall.
08/12/2020
Alice Garrett, 63 of Center, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Room.
Graveside service is 10am Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson officiating.
She was survived by:
Daughter, NaKeshia (Lance) Swindle of Center
Son, Darius (Angelia) Hill of Nacogdoches
6 Grandchildren
6 Great-grandchildren
Sisters:
Mary (Howard) Garrett of Center
Lois Garrett of Center
Thelma Johnson of Sugarland
Brothers:
W.J. (Ella) Garrett of Center
C.W. (Gwendalyn) Garrett of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/11/2020
Billy Thomas, Sr., 86 of Center, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service was held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11am at St. John Cemetery in Center. Internment is at St. John Cemetery with Pastor Marlon Cloudy Sr. officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Dorthy Thomas of Center
Son, Billy (Rillia) Thomas, Jr. of Center
Daughters:
Bernadette Thomas of Center
Carolyn Brown (Curtis) of Center
Sister, Nancy Robinson of Houston
9 Grandchildren
15 Great-grandchildren
11 Great-great-grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/11/2020
Ruthie Berry, 83, of Tenaha, died on August 5, 2020, in Lufkin Texas. She was born on April 12, 1937, in Tenaha in the Wood Community.
Graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Plesant Hill Cemetery in Tenaha. On Friday, August 14, 2020, visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Tenaha.
Colonial Mortuary Funeral Home is in charge of services.
08/10/2020
Jerry Williams, born August 9, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana, died on August 9, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He died after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior. Mike Scrimpshire will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Williams was a loving husband and grandfather. He was a member of Reel Road Church of Christ in Longview.
He is survived by:
His wife of 60 years, Sue Smith Williams of Longview
Son, Jerry Williams Jr. of Mesquite
Daughter, Angelia Scrimpshire and husband Mike of Longview
Grandchildren:
Mallory Williams and husband Dean of Tyler
Alyssa Best and husband Joel of College Station
Michaela Ruggiero and husband Antonio of McKinney
Great-grandchildren:
Avery Williams of Tyler
Collier Williams of Tyler
Sister, Pearl Comeaux and husband Gerald of Coteau, Louisiana
Cousin, Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Beaumont
Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews
Preceded in death by parents, Lewis H. “Sweet” Williams and Amanda Williams; birth mother, Lillian Laviolette; sister, Margaret Perry; brother, Earl Beers; aunt, Leo Rushing; and cousin, Margaret Ann Smith.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Armstrong, Roy Grogins, Pete Saccoccio, Dean Williams, Joel Best, and Antonio Ruggiero. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Harrel and Allen Penick.
A special thanks to Texas Home Health Hospice, Katie, Jody, Verlisha, and Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.lbda.org.
The family requests all attendees wear face coverings.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/08/2020
Alvin Lynn Strong, 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Brayden Strong officiating.
Mr. Strong was born April 21, 1948, in Longview, to Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong. He worked in carpentry and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. Mr. Strong was a member of San Augustine Church of Christ.
He is survived by:
His children:
Michael Strong and wife Donna of Center
Christy Goode and husband Roger of Mt. Enterprise
Nikki Strong of Gary
Grandchildren:
Aaron Strong and wife Laney
Brayden Strong and Sarah
Ashton Quarles
Ethan Quarles
Jenna Quarles
Brothers and sister:
Cecil Strong and wife Karie of Center
Waymon Strong of Longview
Johnnie Higginbotham of San Augustine
T.W. Strong of Carthage
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife Carol Strong; parents, Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong; brothers, “Buddy” Strong and Jerry Wayne Strong; and sister, Marie Born.
Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Warr, Bryant Hollandsworth, Kevin Greathouse, Chance Porter, Lee Hughes, and Shane Hughes.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/05/2020
Bobby Dale Lout, of Cleveland, Tx, was born October 30, 1942, in Center, Tx. He was born to Rev. Ewell Maurice Lout and Dorothy LaVerne Sanders Lout. Bobby Lout passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Graveside service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.
Bobby loved to spend time with friends. He looked forward to going out to eat with friends so they could spend time together and talk. Bobby also was involved with Christian Life Center in Cleveland, Tx.
Bobby is survived by:
His sisters:
Sharon Lout Conway and husband, Luther
Pamela Lout Parker and husband, Robert
Sister-in-law, Judy Lout
Mother of his children, Virginia Lout Helms
Granddaughter, Courtney Canada
Great-granddaughters:
Jordyn Lewis
Savannah Canada
Great-grandson, Logan Lewis
Nieces:
Andrea Bartley and husband, Eric
Emily Nations and husband, Chad
Jessica Sanderson and husband, Kris
Nephews:
Randy Lout and wife, Yvonne
Michael Lout and wife, Regina
Justin Conway and wife, Larissa
Special friend, Gene Jones
Great-nieces, great-nephews, numerous cousins, and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Bobby is preceded in death by wife, Cheri Lout; daughter, Susan Canada; son, James Ronald Lout; parents, Rev. Ewell Maurice Lout and Dorothy LaVerne Sanders Lout; brothers Edward Lee Lout and Alton Glen Lout; and sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Lout.
Pallbearers include Eric Bartley, Justin Conway, Trenton Bartley, Chad Martinez, Chad Nations, and Kris Sanderson.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
08/03/2020
George Naylor Bowers, Sr., 91, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Tenaha.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tommy Brunett officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born August 16, 1928, in Tenaha, Mr. Bowers is the son of the late Jesse Bowers and Marietta Burough Bowers. He joined the US Navy and later the US Army, during which time he was awarded a Bronze Star. Mr. Bowers worked for several years as a rural post carrier for USPS, as a business owner, as a farmer, and also served as Mayor of Tenaha for 56 years. He was a member of Center Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing if it wasn’t raining. Mr. Bowers was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tenaha.
He is survived by:
Children:
George N. Bowers Jr. and wife Sherry of Tenaha
Theresa Latham and husband Troy of Gary
Grandchildren:
Michael Bowers and wife Miranda of Lindale
Timothy Bowers and wife Catlin of Plano
Tiffanie Andrews and husband Shane of Flint
Tracie Cain of Carthage
Adam Cain and wife Heather of Waco
Great-grandchildren:
Marley and Maddie Bowers of Lindale
Grace Andrews of Tyler
Ashley Andrews of Frisco
Olivia Knight of Frisco
Blaine Tomlin of Carthage
Emma Samford of Carthage
Marley Cain of Waco
Great-great-grandchild, Olivia Knight
Brother, Jesse (Buck) Bowers.
Preceded in death by wife, Laura Bowers; mother, Marietta Bowers; and father, Jesse Bowers.
Pallbearers will be Michael Bowers, Timothy Bowers, Adam Cain, Blaine Tomlin, Mitch Menefee, and Willie Holly. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe West, Jerry Agnew, Don Dial, Victor Crawford, and Gordon Dupre.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/31/2020
Gloria Ann Moore, 82 of Center, Texas passed away July 30, 2020 in Lufkin, Texas. She was born July 28, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Constantino Molleda and Annie (Soto) Molleda Perez.
Visitiation will be held Monday, August 3, 2020, at 11am to 1pm. The service will be graveside at 2pm at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Gloria enjoyed engaging in crafts and sewing. She just loved going to watch games of all sports involving her children and grand children. She was a huge fan of baseball. One of her many pride and joys in life, was being able to go and watch her son, Michael, play baseball in 1987 at the state championship. You could also find Gloria indulging in some movie time. She loved to watch a good ole’ soap opera!
Gloria is survived by:
Sons:
Allen Wayne “Buddy” Moore and wife Stacey of Nacogdoches
Michael Moore and wife, Kim of Nacogdoches
Daughters:
Patsy Holloway and husband Bryon of San Augustine
Brenda Mattingly and husband Joe of San Augustine
Linda Windham and husband Keith of Shelbyville
Cathy Koonce and husband Jesse of Huntington
Brother, Mike Molleda and wife Alice of Fort Worth
Sisters:
Helen Martinez of Forth Worth
Annie Carranza of Mineral Wells
14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren
Gloria is preceeded in death by husband, Allen Moore; children, Allen Laure Moore Jr., William T. Moore, and Randle Moore; sister, Lillian Marie Gomez; and parents, Constantino Molleda and Annie Molleda Perez.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Lisa Lynn Gannon Davenport, age 57, of Gloucester Point, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020, after a short illness. Lisa was born in Shelby County, Texas.
Lisa was a probation officer for District 5 Probation and Parole. She loved her work, had great concern for her clients, and always hoped to positively impact their lives. She was eager to learn and took every opportunity to train and grow in her job. Her Associate's Degree was from Rappahannock Community College and her BS from ODU. Lisa loved life, her family, her church family, and her heavenly father. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Gloucester Ward. One of Lisa's greatest joys was traveling, and she particularly enjoyed her recent trip to Italy and an earlier trip to Alaska. Lisa had a great sense of humor and enjoyed poking at her mom, dad, and best friend, Mary. She was a very bright light in her parent's home, and her presence will be sorely missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Wayne Gannon, stepsister, Teresa Valfre, stepbrother Jared Grow, companion-best friend, and love of her life David Schlickelman.
Lisa is survived by:
Mother, Gail Grow
Step-father, Richard Grow
Brother, Vance Gannon
Stepbrother, Calvin Grow, and wife Lynn
Nieces:
Niki Gannon Hartzell
Annie Linton
Laura Roque
Nephews: Scott, Matthew, Tyler, and Jacob Grow
Two great-nieces: Kaylee and Karlee
As well as her best friend who lives in Texas, Mary Brown.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In memory of Lisa, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.
Services are under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, VA.
07/29/2020
Linda Atkinson Anderson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born March, 26, 1933 to Jesse and Valerie Atkinson in Montgomery County. She attended and graduated from Conroe High School and studied at Southwestern College of Business.
She was working at the Ford Motor Company in Conroe when a young Aggie became Assistant County Agent and she made it her mission to catch his eye. With the help of a Ford Farmer’s Almanac, she did just that. She and Joe D. shared 61 years of marriage before his passing in August 2019. They moved to Center in 1958 and their first Sunday in town they united with the First Baptist Church. Linda served faithfully in many capacities, most notably as Sunday School teacher, beginning with the nursery, then with the youth girls (of which many long-lasting relationships were born), and as leader of the Rachel & Martha class.
While Joe D worked as, first a County Agent, then an Insurance Agent, Linda was busy raising their 5 children. And since she had so many of her own, she decided to open her home as a child care facility. Many area children were welcomed and shown love in her home and we have fond memories of those years.
As the children grew up, she began working in the insurance industry alongside Joe D. She continued to work through the remainder of her life. She was an active member of the Women’s Reading Club and Golden Harvest Ministries.
Linda is survived by:
Son, Walter Anderson
Daughters:
Valerie Fillmore and husband, Cameron
Vickie Shannon and husband, Steve
JoLynn Fountain and husband, Kenny Dyber
Emily Buck and husband, Steve
Former Son-in-Law, Victor Eddins
Grandchildren:
Alex Eddins
Kyle Buck
Casey Nelson and husband, Ben
Cody Fountain and wife, Kim
Eoin O’Shannon
Adam Dyber
Josh Dyber
Great-Grandchild, Colton Fountain.
Many special cousins, nephews, nieces, 5th daughters and a multitude of friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved Joe D, an infant son, her parents, her brothers Jesse and John, and son-in-law Eddie Fountain.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Gideons International Processing Center, P O Box 97251; Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Shelby Outreach, 930 Shelbyville St; Center, TX 75935.
As our precious mother died of Covid-19, she would not wish anyone else to be exposed to this terrible illness. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Please feel free to stop by and sign the registry as no visitation will be held.
07/29/2020
James Lewis Honeycutt, 80, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 at his residence in Kingwood, Texas. He was born on September 12, 1939 in Timpson, Texas, to the late Delmar J. Honeycutt and Bobbie M. (Smith) Honeycutt.
Graveside service will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery, FM1645, Timpson, Texas, 75975.
James grew up in the Aldine area of Houston. He graduated Mac Arthur High School. Later he served his great country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked most of his adult life in insurance sales. James loved cars and enjoyed traveling, visiting many places throughout life. He enjoyed a great cigar and loved Blue Bell ice cream. James most precious moments were those spent with family and friends.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar J. and Bobbie M. Smith Honeycutt; brothers, JB Honeycutt, John Wesley Honeycutt, and David Honeycutt.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
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