Obituaries
05/04/2017
Shelton Martin, 56, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Hemphill. Mr. Martin was born July 29, 1960, in Nacogdoches, to Quenton Martin and Frances Brittain Martin.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
04/28/2017
Funeral services for James “Ferrel” Bonner, 101, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Rev. Stephen R. Pettey, Pastor of Pinecroft Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, April 28th at the funeral home. Church and graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery in Joaquin, TX with Rev. Melton Hiram officiating.
Mr. Bonner passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 20, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born March 15, 1916 and raised in Joaquin, Texas. Mr. Bonner proudly served his country for 26 years in the USAF. Following his Air Force retirement, he worked at AT&T for 13 years. He was an active member of the Masons. Mr. Bonner enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and visiting the elderly. He attributed his long life to hard work, keeping busy and God. He was a faithful member and servant of Pinecroft Baptist Church and he served the Lord with everything he did.
Mr. Bonner was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Burleson and Alma Frances Cox Bonner; his wife of 52 years, Cleo Jewel Williford Bonner; four sisters, Gertrude Adams and husband, Elton, Rosalee Gray and husband, Alburn, Mertie Mae Westerfield and husband, James, and Mildred Ramsey and husband, Bill; and one brother, Howard Bonner and wife, Dorothy.
He is survived by:
His children:
Ann Daley, and husband, Mike of Bossier City
Sue Nabors, and husband, Raymond of San Angelo, TX
James F. Bonner, Jr., and wife, Elaine of Rowlett, TX
11 grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
2 great-great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Honoring Mr. Bonner as pallbearers will be, Jim Bonner, Matthew Bonner, Caleb Bonner, Greg Fuller, Luke Sanders, and Tom Sanders.
04/27/2017
Bob Bass, 75, of Gary, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on April 13, 1942, in Timpson, Texas, the son of Ervin Bass and Irene Ivy Bass. Funeral services for Mr. Bass will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson with Bro. Orval Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Dixon Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson.
Mr. Bass is survived by his wife: Linda Whitlock Bass of Gary; by sons: Gordon Bass of Timpson and Rodney Bass and his wife Stacey of Timpson; by 4 Step-sons; Collin, Jason, John and Jeremy Blunt; 2 step-daughter in laws, Becky Blunt and Laura Blunt; by brother: Glyn Bass and his wife Janis of Timpson; 7 grandchildren: Jerry Wayne Bass, Terra Yates, Shelby Sonnier, Kelsey Patton, Briget Robertson, Rodney Gene Bass, II and Charles Wayne Bass; 9 step-grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of other extended family and close friends. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children: Patricia Bell Bass; and by his sister: Janette Foshee.
He was raised in the Blair Community of Shelby County and attended Timpson High School. After high school he proudly served our nation in the United States Army. His career was made working for the railroad and he retired after many years of service with Union Pacific Railroad. During his time off and after his retirement Bob enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his family. Bob loved the outdoors and spent many countless hours tending to his cows, farming, fishing and gardening.
Pallbearers will include: John Brandon, Kenny James, Darrell Morrow, Randy Mora, John Grider, and Doye Cantrell.
Honorary Pallbearers will include: Charles Joe Hughes and Leonard Hughes.
The family of Mr. Bass is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.
04/27/2017
Earl Cedell Chesser, Jr., 68, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away April 25, 2017, in California.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bobby Waller and Bro. Cecil Chessher officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Timpson. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Earl was born the 8th of January, 1949 to Earl and Margaret Chessher. The oldest of 5 children, he spent his youth doing what every young man of that time did, but even then you could see his ambition and drive.
After graduating from McArthur High School in Houston, Texas, he soon married and entered into the business world, where he became the manager of the Fedmart stores. But, business was not to be Earl's calling. He soon turned back to his first love... Journalism and Photography... where he spent the rest of his life passionately chasing his dream.
And... what a life it was! As a photo-journalist in Sweetwater, Texas... he covered the Rattlesnake roundup. He was published in national magazines as a contributing writer. He worked in East Texas as an editor and journalist at various newspapers where he would show up to cover a story in a red Corvette. At times, he was bigger than life. But, never one to rest on his laurels, he soon chased his dream to California where once again, he worked as a photo-journalist for Leisure World Newspaper. Then, as an author and videographer and finally as an entrepreneur. He was what society calls a career journalist, author, and business man but at heart he was always a storyteller. All throughout history there have been those individuals who have told the stories of life. First, it was by the fire. Then, by the written word, and now digitally thru video. Many times these storytellers have been overlooked by the world but their lives and stories are the fabric that hold us together as a people. They inspire us. They inform us. And sometimes, they convict us. They are the consciousness of society.
Earl was the consummate storyteller. He was at home whether telling a story beside a campfire in East Texas at deer camp. Or, behind a keyboard finishing a book. Or, telling the story of someone's life event with video. His stories were sometimes tall tales, sometimes inspirational, but always entertaining. I will miss his humor and wit but I know every time I sit beside a windswept fire, or finish a good book, or realize a dream.. I will remember the greatest storyteller I have ever known....
He is survived by
Son: Travis Earl Chessher of Rogers, Arkansas
Grandchildren:
Malachi Dakota Chessher of Waco, Texas
Jason Lee Chessher of Rogers, Arkansas
Sherry Lynne Nicole Chessher of Rogers, Arkansas
Christian Wyatt James Chessher of Rogers, Arkansas
Brothers and Sisters:
Clarence Thomas Chessher of Timpson, Texas
Philda Adams and husband, Steve, of Timpson, Texas
Jacquelyn Fountain and husband, Donny, of Center, Texas
Cecil Chessher and wife, Gina, of Center
Very Special Friend and Business Partner: Mary Ann Osness and husband, Bill
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Earl Cedell Chessher, Sr. and Margaret Nell Mitchamore Chessher
Pallbearers will be Clarence Chessher, Garrett Adams, Luis Lopez, Darren Fountain, Caden Chessher and Tom Guynes. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Cockrell and Blaine Tappley.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/26/2017
Christy Faylene Connell, 88, of Galena Park, Texas, passed away at her home on April 24, 2017 in Galena Park, Texas. Born December 31, 1928 in the Buena Vista community, Shelby County, Texas. She is the daughter of the late Ben Sam and Hettie Obera (Hall) Rhodes.
Visitation will be held from 12PM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 59N., Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 1PM at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 59N, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Steven Pace and Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
Faylene was born and raised in the Buena Vista Community, Shelby County, Texas. After graduating from Timpson High School in 1946, she soon found the love of her life, the late Charles "Pete" Connell, whom she married in 1946. They spent over 56 years together before he went to be with the Lord in March of 2003.
Faylene enjoyed cooking, playing dominoes, 42 & 88, and going on senior citizen trips with her friends. She found great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved very much. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Faylene was recently crowned Senior Citizen Valentine Queen of the Heritage Hall of Jacinto City. She was a charter member of Twinland Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. She spent over 30 years working in the Galena Park Elementary School's cafeteria before retiring. Faylene was blessed being able to remain very active in life up until the last two months.
Faylene is survived by:
Sons:
Mark Connell, and wife, Leisa of Kingwood, Texas
David Connell of Galena Park, Texas
Daughters:
Elaine Welch, and husband, Marcus of Pasadena, Texas
Becky O’Neal, and husband, Bill of Dayton, Texas
Brothers:
John Wallace Rhodes, and wife, Mary Lou of Dayton, Texas
Ben Sam Rhodes Jr., and wife, Linda Sue of Livingston, Texas
Grandchildren:
Jason Welch, and wife Kristi
Kelly Welch
Ralph Graham
Rafell Graham
Tina Graham
Julie Chandler, and husband, Dustin
Ben Connell
Sam Connell
Jonathan Connell, and wife, Kelsey
Britton West, and husband, Steele
Lauren Connell and Dodge Collins
Katlin Connell
Great-grandchildren:
Bradley Welch
Joel Romero
Marci Camacho
Abigail Connell
Lane Connell
Brielle West
William "Bubba" Collins Jr.
Ayla Collins
Wyatt Collins
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Pete" Connell; parents Ben Sam and Hettie Rhodes; son, Milton Connell; sister, Martha Jo Rhodes; and brother, Jerry Van Rhodes.
A very special thanks goes to her longtime neighbors, Minerva Cortes and Eloim Cortes, Kaushalya "Minita" and Baljeet Singh, whom she thought of as her own grandkids, of Galena Park, Texas.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, visit www.taylorfh.net.
04/26/2017
Diann Harper, 72 of Center, passed away Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017 in Lufkin, Texas.
A wake will be held 6pm to 8pm Friday evening, April 28th at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11am Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Paul Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Venissa (Darron) Robinson of Grand Cane, LA
Stacie (Micheal) Terrell of Center
Sons:
Mervin (Sandra) Harper of Joaquin
Roderick Harper of Dallas
Ronnie Harper of Center
8 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren
Sisters:
Linda (Charlie) Oliver of Marshall
Brenda Williams of Center
Brenelsa Williams of Center
Brothers:
Jerry (Annie) Williams of Center
Jesse Williams of Center
Uncle, Kent Jones of Center
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center.
04/25/2017
Travis Lee Cartwright, Sr., 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday evening at his residence in Shelbyville.
Services will be Thursday 11am at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Interment will follow at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bishop W.C. Martin officiating.
Mr. Travis Lee Cartwright, Sr. is survived by:
Son: Travis Lee (Falunde) Cartwright, Jr. of Houston
Daughter: TaWana Cartwright (Tyrone Edwards)of Nacogdoches
8 grandchildren
3 great-grandchildren
Sisters:
Queen Brinson of Shelbyville
Shirley (Willie) Ratliff of Shelbyville
04/242017
Jack E. Latimer, 81 of Joaquin passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in Center.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Long officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Visitation will be Wednesday prior to the service beginning at 10 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born February 24, 1936 in Joaquin to John Robert “Bob” Latimer and Bertha Ellis Latimer. He was a graduate of Joaquin High School. He Served in the U.S. Air Force. During his lifetime, he worked in real estate, income tax preparations, served both Shelby County and Anderson County Appraisal Districts and for a few years owned a store in Haslam. In 2000 he retired from the Texas Department of Corrections. He was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed Texas local history as well as woodworking.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Debbie Murray & husband, Bob of Texarkana, TX
Sons:
Tim Latimer of Joaquin
John Latimer of Palestine
4 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
2 Nephews and 1 Niece
Cousins and Friends
Special Friends, Mark & Emma Jean Cain of Palestine
He is preceded in death by his parents; Bob & Bertha Latimer, Wife; Barbara Howell Latimer, Brother; Leon Latimer and Sister; Lanell “Bobbye” Emken
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/20/2017
Waydean Williams, age 80 of Silsbee, formerly of Shelby County and Sabine County, Texas passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Silsbee. His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
He was born September 10, 1936 in Anson, Texas in Jones County to parents, James Prentice Williams and Willie Opal McCoy Williams.
He served in the US Army.
His cremains will be interred at Mason Cemetery near his parents in Milam at a later date.
He is survived by nephew, John Williams of Kountze and many friends
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.
04/20/2017
John Virgil Amos, 87, of Timpson, Texas passed away on April 19, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born July 10, 1929, John is the son of the late John Virgil Amos Sr. and Faye (Eaves) Amos Harris.
Visitation will be held Thursday April 20, 2017, 6-8PM, at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be held Friday April 21, 2017 at 2PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas with Bro. Clark Racca and Leland Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
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.
04/18/2017
Fredrick Fitzgerald Bryant, 51 of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, April 22, 2017 at First Assembly of God in Timpson. Interment will be at Timpson Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Bishop P.E. Bryant, Sr. officiating.
He is survived by:
Mother, Ella Bryant of Concord, Texas
Grandmother, Lena Williams of Timpson
Daughter, Brianna Bryant of Mt. Enterprise
Son, Xavier Bryant of Mt. Enterprise
Brothers:
Leveius (Kenda) Bryant of Round Rock, Texas
Marlon Bryant of Houston, Texas
Geovonie Bryant of Concord, Texas
Deangelo Bryant of Concord, Texas
Carmelo Bryant of Concord, Texas
Sisters:
Shereba Bryant of Concord, Texas
Roxy Bryant of Concord, Texas
Jasmine Bryant of Concord, Texas
11 Grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
04/17/2017
Rachel (Van) Evangeline Dees, born in Humble, Texas, on October 28, 1930, went to be with her Lord on April 16, 2017.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison.
Rachel had three sisters and three brothers. Soon after she was born, her family moved to Conroe, Texas, where Rachel grew up and attended school. She graduated from Conroe High School in 1950. After graduation, she moved to Houston and lived with one of her sisters. It was then that she met the love of her life, Thomas L. Dees. They said it was love at first sight!!! They were married on October 7, 1950. They made their home in the Houston area. Rachel was a homemaker and worked at Jacinto City Church of Christ cleaning, locking and unlocking the building for all services.
She attended ladies Bible class, taught children’s Bible classes and she loved to go listen to Blue Grass music. She was an excellent cook. Some of the family favorites were her chicken and dumplings, any flavor cream pies, apricot tarts, Christmas cut out cookies and banana pudding. Every Christmas, she would start about a month ahead of time baking and freezing cookies and fudge so we would all have plenty to take home!
After the love of her life for fifty-seven years passed in June 2008, she relocated to the Nacogdoches area in 2010. There she attended North Street Church of Christ. During these past seven years, she enjoyed taking family vacations with her sons and their families. In August 2016, she became a resident of the Garrison Nursing Home and was an avid bingo player and loved it when groups came to sing or preach!
She is survived by:
Sons:
Eddie and wife, Donna, of Crosby, Texas
Johnny and wife, Carol, of New Braunfels, Texas
Tommy and wife, Kim, of Garrison, Texas
Granddaughters:
Rachel English and husband, Craig, of Sulphur Springs, Texas
Stacie Davila and husband, Oscar, of Humble, Texas
Katrina Bonilla and husband, Daniel, of Houston, Texas
Grandsons:
Chris Dees and wife, Sydni of Garrison, Texas
Mark Dees and wife, Alexandria, of Center, Texas
Great-granddaughters:
Juliana and Lilian Davila
Great-grandsons:
Carter and Luke Dees, Austin, Norris and Max English
Brother: Charles Outlaw and wife, Jane, of Cleveland, Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
04/16/2017
Hazel Shillings Metz, 92, of Orange, formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Beaumont.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Fairview Cemetery in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.
Mrs. Metz was born November 15, 1924, in Shelby County, to Walter Shillings and Lena Mae Bridges Shillings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.
She is survived by:
Son: Bubba Metz and wife, Beth, of Beaumont
Daughter: Kathy Shults and husband, Tolly, of Orange
4 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Husband: Frank Metz
Parents: Walter Shillings and Lena Mae Bridges Shillings
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/15/2017
Edgel Charlene May Permenter, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother left this earthly world on April 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. She was born in Paxton, Texas, to Justine Hooper May and Asa Davis May on July 22, 1927. She resided the majority of her life in Joaquin, Texas. She was 89 years of age.
Her services will be held at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, in Center, Texas, on April 18, 2017 at 11 am with Rev. Jody Hooper and Rev. Austin Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley, Texas. Visitation will take place Monday evening from 6-8pm.
Edgel spent most of her life educating childrenand caring for her family. One of her greatest joys was teaching children to read. She married the love of her life Smith J. Permenter on June 2, 1946. She was a member of the Joaquin Church of Christ.
Edgel is survived by:
Sons:
Sean Permenter and wife Joyce
Steve Permenter and wife Sandy
Daughter:
Deborah Brown and husband Jack
Grandchildren:
Amie Modglin
Eric Permenter and wife Josey
Shannon Permenter and wife Jennifer
Cody Permenter and wife Tara
Cari McNally and husband Chris
Angela Moore and husband Austin
Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Sister-in-Law:
Sandra Moody and husband Jeff
Preceded in death by:
Mother and Father: Justine and A.D. May
Husband: S. J. Permenter
Infant Daughter: Nina Sue Permenter
Granddaughter: Roxanne Galey
Sister: Lazelle Rose
Brother: Donald May
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Eric Permenter, Shannon Permenter, Cody Permenter, and Austin Moore; nephew, Steve Moody; special friend, Rodney Dean.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org/
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
04/15/2017
Gary Belrose, age 69 of Center, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home.
Services will be 11am, Monday, April 17, 2017 Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Dodson & Bro. Eddie Grimes officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service starting at 10 am in Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
He was born October 30, 1947 in Galveston, Texas to parents, Travis Woodrow Belrose and Jessie (Whisenhunt) Belrose. He is preceded in death by his parents, Travis & Jessie Belrose and one brother, Travis “June Bug” Belrose. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.
He is survived by:
Sisters:
Billie Taylor of League City
Barbara Noto of Center
Bekki Belrose of Center
Brother:
Charles “Charlie” Belrose of Lufkin
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and loved ones
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/15/2017
Bernice Wilson Cooper, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017, at Sardis Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Cooper was born December 12, 1924, in Shelbyville, to Ross Wilson and Irene Permenter Wilson. She loved hunting, fishing and bowling.
She is survived by
Nephew: Carroll Wilson and wife, Barbara, of Huxley
Niece: Helen Wilson of Huxley
Great-Niece: Carolyn Odom of Huxley
Great-Nephew: Vic Cooper of Huxley
Great-Great-Nephew: Bradley Odom and wife, Alleena, of Huxley
Great-Great-Great-Niece: Allison Odom of Huxley
Cousin: Jean Reeves of Center
Preceded in death by
Husband: Dale Cooper
Daughters: Diane Cooper, Glenda Cooper
Parents: Ross Wilson and Irene Permenter Wilson
Nephew: Maurice Wilson
Great-Nephew: Ronnie Wilson
Great-Niece: Donna Wilson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/12/2017
Josephine “Jo” Lawrence Doxtater, 88, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Ed Williams officiating. Interment will be held at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.
Mrs. Doxtater was born October 11, 1928, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Arthur Joseph Lawrence and Lillie B. Hawthorne Lawrence. She was a member of Helping Hands and First Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she served as a senior adult Sunday school class teacher for many years.
She is survived by
Children:
Harold Lawrence Doxtater and wife, Karen, of Lebanon, Tennessee
William Eugene Doxtater and wife, Cathy, of Houston
Stanley Doxtater and wife, Joyce, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Grandchildren:
Leanne Hyde
Brent Doxtater
Nancy Kapp
Karen Bender
Sandi Lowry
Sue Stechman
Brad Doxtater
15 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Louise Lawrence of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Harold Leroy Doxtater
Parents: Arthur Joseph Lawrence and Lillie B. Hawthorne Lawrence
Sister: Annette Permenter
Brothers: A.J. Lawrence, Murray Lawrence
Sister-in-law: Janice Lawrence
Brother-in-law: Mickey Permenter
Pallbearers will be Ricky Lawrence, Mark Lawrence, Chad Lawrence, Brad Lawrence, Brian Register, Matthew Mettauer, Jeremy Morvan and Nathan Phelps.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Joaquin, 100 Connell Ferry Road, Joaquin, Texas 75935 or DeSoto Parish Community Library, Logansport Branch, 203 Hwy 5, Logansport, Louisiana 71047.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/12/2017
Jettie Louise Dent, 93, of Center, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Dent was born February 8, 1924, in Louisiana, to Albert Dent and Rosie Brandon Dent.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Lois Chandler
Shirley Kiddy
Son-in-law: Ted Clark
Daughter-in-law: Annette Williams
Grandchildren:
Allen Snider and wife, Frances
Felicia Hawkins and husband, Jeff
Jimmy Snider and wife, Debby
Rhonda Wimberly
Wayne Clark and wife, Kathy
Lynn Holloway
Sammy Clark
Scottie Clark and wife, Terrie
Tommy Clark and wife, Lisa
Penny Clark
Jimmy Williams
Keith Williams and wife, Lyndy
Kristy Keys and husband, Kevin
19 Great-Grandchildren
17 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Albert Dent and Rosie Brandon Dent
Father of her children: R. B. Williams
Sons: R.W., Tommy and Kenneth Williams
Daughters: Infant Daughter, Faye Clark
Brothers: James, George and Edward Dent
Sisters: Lee Stevens, Janice Kelly, Jean Alston
Son-in-law: Royce Chandler
Two Great-Grandchild
Two Great-Great-Grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Williams, Chris Snider, Josh Snider, Jason Williford, Kevin Keys, Jeremy Smith, Jacob Bonham and Tyler Smith.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/11/2017
Mrs. Cora Bell Williams, 78, of New Harmony Community, Shelbyville, Tx. passed away Friday morning April 7, 2017 at her residence.
She will lay-in-state from 10-11 at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church. Services will be Saturday 11am at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church with interment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Center, Tx. with Bishop W.C. Martin officiating.
Mrs. Williams is survived by:
Son:Mackreal J. Grisby of Shelbyville, Tx.
Daughter: Cathy Williams-Adams of Houston, Tx.
Granddaughter: Charmenia Adams of Shelbyville, Tx.
04/11/2017
Robert “Bob” Kidd, 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born January 24, 1949 in New York to Dr. John G. and Maudine (Adams) Kidd. He was a professional musician and business man.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John G. and Maudine Kidd, Sister, Maudann Barriskill, Sister, Elizabeth Marks & Nephew, John Barriskill.
He is survived by:
Brother:
Dr. John G. Kidd, Jr. & wife, Maureen of Topsfield, MA
Nephew:
Michael Barriskill of Durham, NC
Niece:
Marianne Moore & husband, Scott of Topsfield, MA
Nephew:
Jason Marks of Richmond, VA
Nephew:
Adam Marks & wife, Crystalle of Richmond, VA
Several Great-Nieces & Nephews
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
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