Obituaries
12/30/2019
Sandra Faye Warr Rowell, 75, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Tenaha Church of Christ with Andrew King officiating. Interment will follow at Jarrett Cemetery in Jacksonville. Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at 10am.
Mrs. Rowell was born January 19, 1944, in Center, to John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Gilchrist Yeary. She worked as a daycare teacher and enjoyed needle point stitching. Mrs. Rowell was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by:
Children:
Sharla Mae Holley and husband Roger
John Thompson
Jack Thompson and wife Lezlie
Grandchildren:
Jaeson Turner
Jax Turner
Dalton Holley
Delaney Holley
Danielle Runyon and husband Arik
Jeremy Thompson and wife Jessie
Anthony Thompson and wife Samantha
Four great-grandchildren
Niece, Kellie Eaves and husband Douglas
Special friend of the family, Pam Whitton
Her dog and best friend, Zeus.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Gilchrist Yeary; and her siblings, William Morris Yeary and Martha Diane Cothren.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/30/2019
Harold Randall “Randy” Hughes, 63, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Gospel Assembly Church in Nacogdoches with Bro. John Budd, Bro. Dennis White, Bro. Dick Tubbe, Dr. Donald Cagle, and Kathy Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Hughes was born May 22, 1956, in Center, to Harold Hughes and Ella Baggett Hughes. He retired from Nacogdoches County Road and Bridge Department. Hunting and cooking were among his hobbies. Mr. Hughes was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Nacogdoches.
He is survived by:
Wife, Cathy Lynch Hughes of Nacogdoches
Daughters:
Mandy Tyre and husband Chuck of Huxley
Misty Kay and husband Mark of Brock
Bridgett Birdwell of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Deeanne Hughes
Kalli Perkins
Zachery Hagler
Ryleigh Hughes
Briley Birdwell
Maddy Hagler
Alex Johnson
Kason Livingston
Abigail Kay
Hunter Kay
Ethan Tyre
Sadie Kay
Sawyer Kay
Mother, Ella Manshack of Center
Sister, Susan Helveston and husband Ronnie of Longview
Brother-in-law, Phil Lynch of Huntsville
Nephew, Eric Denby
Nieces, Maci Denby and Raylen Helveston
Numerous other family members.
He is preceded in death by his son, Brad Hagler; father, Harold Hughes; stepfather, James Manshack; and special friends, Charles Commander, Gibbs Chapman, and Bob French.
Pallbearers will be Teral Jones, Eric Denby, Josh French, Gunner Fleming, John Bentley, Daniel Bently, Bart Lynch, and Buster Garrett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Gospel Assembly Church, 2916 Lilly Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/28/2019
Melba Jean Adams McMullen passed away on 27 of December, 2019 at the Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, Texas. Jean was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on 29 August, 1932 to Gordon Earl Adams and Lorene Sanders Adams. Jean grew up in Shreveport, LA and graduated from Byrd High School in 1950. In her senior year at Byrd High, she was elected to be an ROTC sponsor, a coveted honor in those post WWII days.
In 1950 she enrolled as a freshman at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, majoring in home economics. At LA Tech she met her future husband, a senior engineering student, William McMullen. She and Bill were married in January of 1952 and moved to Longview, Texas. Later they moved first to Fort Worth and then in 1964 to Nassau Bay, Texas near the Johnson Space Center. Jean and Bill were blessed with three wonderful children and Jean spent most of her early married years being a devoted and loving Mother and wife. After her children had reached an age when they were mostly self-sufficient, Jean resumed her college education and in 1972, graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. degree in elementary education.
Jean began her teaching career in The Clear Creek Independent School District and over her 20 years of teaching received many awards and honors for teaching excellence. Most important to her though were the student who returned in later years to see her and to thank her for the devotion and help she had given them. She was a charter member of the Clear Creek Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International (teacher) Society and later transferred her membership to the local Shelby County Chapter. Jean retired from teaching in 1991 and she and her husband moved to the New Prospect Community in Shelby County where they lived until her death. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Center.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Jacquelyn Shipp, and a brother, James Adams.
She is survived by:
Husband, William "Bill" McMullen
Children:
Marcia Younker and husband Perry of Fayetteville, GA
Dr. W. Wynn McMullen and wife Mary of Houston, TX
Catherine Schuelke and husband Joe of Flower Mound, TX
Grandchildren:
Adam Younker and wife Cristal
William McMullen and wife Virginia
Christopher McMullen and wife Eva
Brandon Schuelke and wife Lenore
Michelle Walton and husband Addison
Michael McMullen and wife Halie
Meredith Allen and husband Eric
Holly Marie Schuelke
Great-grandchildren:
Roland Younker
Adelaide and Fiona McMullen
Vivienne, Elizabeth, and William McMullen
Brother-in-law, Dr. Edward McMullen, and wife Jade of Metairie, LA
Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services and burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Minden, Louisiana on January 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Funeral Services are being handled by Mangum Funeral Home of Center, TX. Online condolences can be signed at www.mangumfh.net.
12/28/2019
Marlene Lorraine Emmick McLendon, 64, died 28 December 2019 at her home in Upshur County, Texas.
Mrs. McLendon was born 26 November 1955 at Sioux City, Iowa; the daughter of Eldon Ray Emmick and Ruby Elizabeth Gray Emmick. She married Clifton Palmer “Mack” McLendon 31 May 2008 at Klein, Harris County, Texas. On 10 August 2013, they were sealed for time and eternity in the Dallas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mrs. McLendon is survived by:
Husband, Clifton Palmer “Mack” McLendon of Gilmer
Sons:
Adam Christopher Miller of Onawa, Iowa
Curtis Matthew Miller of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi
Stepdaughter, Sylvia Rose McLendon of Bethany, Oklahoma
Granddaughters:
Emily Michelle Miller of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi
Sarah Marie Miller of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi
Sister, Mary Ellen Emmick Butler of Des Moines, Iowa
Several other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held later.
Funeral services are under the direction of Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan, Texas.
12/27/2019
Jimmy Broadway, 76, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, in Tenaha.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Stanvac Lynn Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Mr. Broadway was born December 10, 1943, in Jenny, Arkansas, to John Henry Broadway and Mazel Barton Broadway. He served in the United States Army Reserve and also worked as a fence builder for a fencing company. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, and working in his yard. He attended Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Jo Broadway of Tenaha; children, Robert Spence and wife Suzanne of Tenaha, Billy Spence of Longview, and Donna Roberts and husband Terry of Longview; grandchildren, Miranda, Allison, and Lacie; great grandchildren, Macie, Waylon, and Cash; sister, Mary Johnson of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Broadway and Mazel Barton Broadway; and siblings, Henry Broadway, Irene Gentry, Marie Odom, and Clara May Broadway.
Pallbearers will be Mark Odom, Joe Gentry, Jerry Gentry, Matthew Odom, Carl Johnson, and Lannie Gentry.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/27/2019
Virginia Ann Forbes, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in Lufkin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2019, First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Bobby Bressman and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Forbes was born June 7, 1936, in Mountain Fork, Arkansas, to Herbert Eugene Campbell and Martha Christopher Addison Campbell. She was a professional business woman and worked as an administrative assistant for the Texas Department of Human Services. For 51 years, Mrs. Forbes served as a weather observer for the National Weather Service. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by:
Children:
Angela Worsham and husband Ricky
Janet Yates and husband Billy
James Forbes
Grandchildren:
Sterling Ashton Crelia
Amanda Beth Kirby and husband Kris
Landon Lamar Oliver and wife Rita
Charla Lou Ann Warr and husband Matt
Marina LeAnn Forbes and husband Brandon
Tiffany Schillings and husband Anthony
Samantha Ranft and husband Brant
Jeremy Yates
Great-grandchildren:
Makayla Mayo
Macy Burns and husband Luke
Mason Mayo
Jamie Warr
Clay Warr
Madison Kirby
Slade Kirby
Sawyer Kirby
Kaylee Oliver
Brooklyn Oliver
Lily Oliver
Daylon Fountain
Calista Schillings
Preston Schillings
Kale Ranft
Jaycee Ranft
Kynzlee Permenter
Aubree Swearingen
Clint Swearingen
Jacob Green
Great-great-grandchildren: Chrisleigh Ann Burns
Siblings:
Mary June Campbell
Herbert Eugene Campbell Jr.
Special friends:
Bettie Weeks
Frankie Fitzgerald
Vickie Rogers
Lupi Forbes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James William Forbes; parents, Herbert Eugene Campbell and Martha Christopher Addison Campbell; siblings, Warren C. Campbell, Gladys Louise Campbell, and Coolidge Almon Campbell.
Pallbearers will be Matt Warr, Sterling Crelia, Brandon Green, Landon Oliver, Mason Mayo, and Kris Kirby. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Byndom and Frankie Fitzgerald.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/26/2019
Ollie Mass (81) of Kennard, Texas. Mrs Mass died on December 20, 2019. Mrs. Mass was born April 28, 1938. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2:30pm at Simpson Chapel Baptist Church in the Tadmore Community. Rev. Lionel Whitaker will be officiating.
Mrs Mass is survived by:
Brothers: Delma Joe Simmons and Ed Simmons, Jr., both of Kennard, Texas; Bishop Simmons of West Columbia, Texas; and Alton (Mable) Simmons of Houston, Texas
Sisters: Alice Doris Simmons and Delores Jean Simmons, both of Kennard, Texas
Special Nieces: Reba Wiley and Lakesha Simmons
Special Nephew: Cleotis Wiley, Jr.
Brother-in-laws: Cleotis Wiley, Sr. and Billy Landry
Uncle: Jefferson Skinner (Darla Jean) of Kennard, Texas
Visitation: Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00pm at Simpson Chapel Baptist Church
Commital: McKelvey Cemetery
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary. Please review our website at www.hicksmortuary.net
12/26/2019
Kristie Carol Branch Hairston, 49, of Timpson, Texas passed away on December 25, 2019, surrounded by loved ones in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born May 27, 1970, in Port Arthur, Texas, Kristie is the daughter of Gary Lee Branch and Alice Ann (Caston) Branch. Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2PM at Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service, Timpson, Texas.
Kristie was born in Port Arthur, Texas. She was raised in Groves, Texas. Kristie graduated from Port Neches Groves High School. Later she attended Kilgore College. She met the love of her life, Morris Alan Hairston Jr., and the two were married on February 14, 2010. They spent over 9 wonderful years together before her passing. She was an EMT, Paramedic, and Firefighter. She served many years on the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service and Timpson Volunteer Fire Department. She also worked for Nacogdoches Medical Center, Center, Texas for many years.
If you knew Kristie, you knew she had a huge heart. She was a ray of sunshine to many. Her kind, compassionate, loving spirit was felt by those who came in contact with her. Helping others was a priority for her. She would go the extra mile, and beyond the call of duty to make sure all was well. Her three wonderful children were her life. Kristie enjoyed many things in life, beyond being a dedicated wife, mom, daughter and sister, she enjoyed dancing, singing, and reading.
Kristie is survived by:
Her loving husband: Morris Hairston Jr.
Children:
Logan Vincent
Julia Vincent
Lauren Vincent
Godson: Carson Tyler Russell
Mother: Alice Ann Caston Branch
Sisters:
Amber Branch Herrera and husband Jason
Kellie Webber and husband John
Morris’s crew
Unkle Mo’s crew
Numerous nieces and nephews
Great-nieces and nephews
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Lee Branch.
In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to Taylor Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
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.
12/26/2019
Kathleen G. Matthews, 82, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery in the Neuville Community of Shelby County.
Mrs. Matthews was born August 20, 1937, in Shelby County, to Luke Gregston and Beulah Truitt Gregston. She retired from the public school system. She loved jewelry, flowers, and antiques. She was a member of Shelbyville Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by:
Children:
Glenn Matthews and wife Becky of Center
Linda Phillips of Port Neches
Grandchildren:
Luke Matthews and wife Amy
Daniel Matthews and wife Talia
Michelle Lapeyrolerie and husband Vince
Great-grandchildren:
Eli Matthews
Michael Matthews
James Spencer
Tyler Barr
Carrie Matthews
Maggie Matthews
Sadie Matthews
Payton Lapeyrolerie
Reid Lapeyrolerie
Brother, Kenneth Gregston of Shelbyville
Sisters:
Jean Rash of Jasper
Vicky Warren and husband George of Center
Numerous nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan Matthews; parents, Luke Gregston and Beulah Truitt Gregston; brother, James Gregston; and sister, Ann Rash.
Pallbearers will be Luke Matthews, Daniel Matthews, George Warren, Vince Lapeyrolerie, Eli Matthews, James Spencer, Tyler Barr, and Chris Koltonski.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Victoria Enmon to Children's Miracle Network Extra Life, 205 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 841014. https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Amy-Matthews
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/23/2019
Sandra Faye Warr Rowell, 75, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Tenaha Church of Christ with Andrew King officiating. Interment will follow at Jarrett Cemetery in Jacksonville. Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Rowell was born January 19, 1944, in Center, to John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Gilchrist Yeary. She worked as a daycare teacher and enjoyed needle point stitching. Mrs. Rowell was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Sharla Mae Holley and husband Roger
John Thompson
Jack Thompson and wife Lezlie
Grandchildren:
Jaeson Turner
Jax Turner
Dalton Holley
Delaney Holley
Danielle Runyon and husband Arik
Jeremy Thompson and wife Jessie
Anthony Thompson and wife Samantha
Four great-grandchildren
Niece: Kellie Eaves and husband Douglas
Special friend of the family: Pam Whitton
Her dog and best friend, Zeus
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Gilchrist Yeary; and her siblings, William Morris Yeary and Martha Diane Cothren.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/23/2019
Brenda “Peanut” Andrews Russell, 56, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.
Mrs. Russell was born May 21, 1963, in Center, to Delton Andrews and Rosa Hughes Andrews. She was an office manager at the Payne offices. Her hobbies included shopping and crafts. She was a member of Center Christian Church.
She is survived by:
Her husband: Don Russell of Joaquin
Children:
Amanda Hall and husband Dyllan of Joaquin
Derek Russell and wife Teslie of Harrison, Arkansas
Brothers and sisters:
Sandy Jackson of Center
Tommy Andrews of Houston
Linda Killen of Center
Jimmy Andrews and wife Shirley of Center
Lisa Kennon and husband Bobby of Center
Grandchildren:
Gus Miller of Harrison, Arkansas
Dax Russell of Harrison, Arkansas
Brad Hall of Joaquin
A host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Delton Andrews and Rosa Hughes Andrews; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Pallbearers will be Rick Kirby, Bobby Atchison, Robert Floyd, Landon Vidrine, William Lawson, and Cade Eberenz. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Miller, Kevin Jackson, Jamie Killen, and Erik Killen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Boo’s Battle Support Fund. A special thanks to Boo’s Battle Support Fund for their love and generosity.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/23/2019
Fonda Burgay, 80, of Garland, Texas, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Powdrill Cemetery in Center.
Ms. Burgay was born October 22, 1939, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County, Texas, to John Edwin Wheeler and Cletis Goolsby Wheeler. She worked for Safeway for 25+ years, then went to school to get her realtor license. Her hobbies included gardening, knitting, and hummingbirds. Ms. Burgay was a member of Saint Phillips United Methodist Church in Garland.
She is survived by:
Her daughters:
Phyllis Griffin and husband Ken of Rowlett
Sharon Burgay of Sachse
Grandson: Brandon Griffin of Dallas
Nephew: David Wheeler and wife Sheila of Willis
Niece: Debra Smith and husband Mark of Hockley
Several beloved cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Edwin Wheeler and Cletis Goolsby Wheeler; and her brother, Delbert Wheeler.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent to www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/21/2019
Kenneth Dean Rowles, 60, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.
Mr. Rowles was born September 4, 1959, in Center, to Dale Rowles and Katherine Ross Rowles Bryant. He served in the United States Navy. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and camping. Mr. Rowles attended Providence Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sisters, Valarie Johnson and husband Johnny and Shelia Gee both of Vidor; nieces and nephews, Mandy Rowles of Jacksonville, Florida, Nathan Gee of Center, Michael Gee, G.J. Garza, Amber Wright, and Ashley Shaw all of Vidor; a host of cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dale Rowles and Katherine Ross Rowles Bryant and sister, Kathy Rowles.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/21/2019
Ursula Sample, 91, of Center, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Center, TX with Pastor Steve Jackson officiating.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/18/2019
Bobby Joe Cartwright, 55, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial services will be Saturday, December 21, 2019, 11am at Gates Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Texas.
Interment will follow at Gates Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville with Rev. Frankie Cooper officiating.
Mr. Bobby Joe Cartwright is survived by:
Sons:
Deshia (Veronica) Jackson of Houston
Darren Medlock of Shelbyville
Shon Thomas of Tenaha
Daughters:
Shiquita Arthur of Silsbee
Sherreta Thomas of Tenaha
Brothers:
Frank (Linda) Cartwright of Shelbyville
Selvin (Brenda) Cartwright of Shelbyville
Chris (Rhonda) Cartwright of Shelbyville
David (Denise) Cartwright of Shelbyville
Sisters:
Dorthy (Ricardo) Cartwright of Shelbyville
LuVada Cartwright Bennett of Shelbyville
15 grandchildren
Three great-grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home.
12/16/2019
Franklin Hairgrove, 80, of Timpson, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, in Garrison.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Buena Vista Cemetery in Timpson with Doc Lazarine officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Hairgrove was born November 7, 1939, in Center, to Wilburn Hairgrove and Pearl Burns Hairgrove. He was an active member of the Lufkin business community for over thirty years, during which time he owned and operated Boesch’s Barn Western Store and also worked as a horse trainer. Mr. Hairgrove was a member of Timpson Masonic Lodge #437, Sharon Temple of Lufkin, and Buena Vista Baptist Church.
He is survived by:
Son, Eddie Hairgrove of Conroe
Grandchildren:
Kay Layne Hairgrove
Kane Hairgrove
Brother, Bill Hairgrove of Timpson
Sister, Frances McIntire of Timpson
Numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his son, Randy Hairgrove; daughter, Stephanie Lynn Hairgrove; parents, Wilburn Hairgrove and Pearl Burns Hairgrove; sisters, JoNell Young and Wilma Culp; brothers, Van Hairgrove and James E. Hairgrove.
Pallbearers will be Mike Ross, Steve Ramsey, Vaughn Turner, J.T. Rhodes, Burt Hairgrove, and Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Caddell Stephenson and Raymond Havard.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/16/2019
Breasa Joe Moore Lunsford, 60, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Eric Garrett officiating, assisted by Cody Price. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Mrs. Lunsford was born September 9, 1959, in Nacogdoches, to Sylvester “Sonny” Moore and Linda Jonelle Sowell Moore. She had a servant’s heart toward everybody. Mrs. Lunsford was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Joaquin.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Misti Hogue of Center
Son, Cody Price and wife Laci of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Jacob and Alaina Waller
Bailey Adkison
Cassity Hogue
Jacie Lewis
Cason Kohl-Dalde Hogue
Cayden Price
Chloie Price
Great-grandchildren, Cainan Jacob Waller
Sisters:
Rhonda Lee Clark
Kimberly Smith Tatum and husband Sidney
Nieces and nephews:
Michael Moore
Kelly Moore
Macy Moore
Beau Moore
Barry Smith
Stacy Cummings and husband Terry
Special family:
Billie McSwain
Johnny Howell Cassell
Chris and Amanda Belrose and their children
Zachary and Kailea Taylor
Zachary Taylor Jr.
Zailea Taylor
Zailyn Taylor
Preceded in death by her daughter, Brandi Michelle Hogue; parents, Sylvester “Sonny” Moore and Linda Jonelle Sowell Moore; brother, Charles Kelly Moore; and cousins, Shirley Ray Davidson and Joseph Bradford Bush.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Waller, Zach Taylor, Austin Hennigan, W.A. Nichols, Chris Belrose, Michael Moore and Tommy Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Capps and Barry Smith.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/15/2019
Margie Marie Bowlin, 88, of Center, TX passed away on December 13, 2019. Mrs. Bowlin was born on April 16, 1931 in Shelby County to the late OB and Vera (Matlock) McCauley.
Funeral service will be held Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Noble officiating and Jimmy Elliott assisting. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 PM, with interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery.
Mrs. Bowlin is survived by:
Her sons:
Preston McCauley and wife Annette of Decatur, Texas
James Bowlin and wife Marty of Frisco, TX
Doug Bowlin and wife Misty of Central Hights, TX
Daughters:
Joyce Elliott of Fort Worth, TX
Linda Upchurch of Center, TX
Brenda Miller and husband James of Joaquin, TX
Sisters:
Ida Weatherford of Bryson
Ruby Eanes of Bryson
Grandchildren:
Bo McCauley
Shelbi Miller
Misti Phillips
Jesse Upchurch IV and wife Michelle
Kandy Jenkins and husband Charles
J.D. Elliott and wife Taylor
Anna Lee and husband Brandon
Justin Shofner
Adam Shofner
Mackensi Bowlin
Molly Bowlin
Madox Bowlin
Bennett Bowlin
Great-Grandchildren:
Bradley Christiansen
Caleb McCauley
Jacob McCauley
Angelic Olah
Destini Phillips
Raimi Phillips
Mackenzi Fowler
Chandler Upchurch
Jesse Jenkins
Riley Shofner
Grayson Lee
Baby Lee
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Briley Christiansen
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers serving will be Bradley Christiansen, Preston McCauley, Adam Shofner, J.D. Elliott, Jesse Jenkins, Brandon Lee, James Miller and Charles Jenkins.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Leroy Bowlin; parents, OB & Ruth McCauley; mother, Vera Matlock.
Funeral Services are being handled by Mangum Funeral Home of Center, TX. Online condolences can be signed at www.mangumfh.net
12/14/2019
Lorelei Roberts Stevens, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, in Lufkin.
Her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Friendship Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Ms. Stevens was born July 10, 1953, in Los Angeles County, California, to Earl Ellis Roberts and Dovie Lucille McCoy Roberts. She loved being a grandmother.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Ara Parke of Leesville, Louisiana
Ada Lowe and husband Tim of Center
Lee Stevens and wife Heather of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Leila Escoto
Ruby Escoto
Lilly Escoto
Olivia Lowe
Jedidiah Lowe
Isaiah Lowe
Joanna Lowe
Levi Stevens
Keifer Stevens
Kynslee Stevens
Brothers and sister:
David Roberts of Houston
Delbert Roberts of Huxley
Teenah Darrow of Massachusetts
Mike Roberts of Kentucky
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Ellis Roberts and Dovie Lucille McCoy Roberts; brother, Eddie Roberts, and sister, Lynn Copeland.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at http://www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/12/2019
Jermaine Johnson, 31 formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home in Mansfield.
Wake is Friday night, 7pm to 8pm, at Jenkins Chapel. Funeral service is Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2pm at Triumph Church, 908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas. Interment is at Thompson Cemetery in Center.
He is survived by:
Mother, Patricia Johnson of Center
Father, Jerry Green of Mansfield, LA
Daughter, Nikeria Johnson of Mansfield, LA
Grandmother, Pauline Johnson of Center
Brothers:
Tim Johnson of Center
Dereck Johnson of Mansfield
Sisters:
Nanette Johnson of Center
Ashley McCollister of Center
Services entrusted to Jenkins Funeral Home, 170 Van Buren St., Mansfield, LA 71052.
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