Obituaries
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
04/11/2017
Eula Mae “Bootsie” Campbell Worsham, 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at her residence surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Aubie McSwain, Dr. Bobbye Worsham and Bro. Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Worsham was born November 20, 1927, in Shelby County, to Frank Campbell and Lizzie Mae Huckabay Campbell. She retired from Southwestern Bell, where she was the long distance operator. Mrs. Worsham was a member of Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by
Son: Ricky Worsham and wife, Angela, of Center
Grandchildren:
Tiffany Schillings and husband, Anthony, of Center
Sterling Crelia of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Daylon Fountain of Center
Jaden Yanez of Center
Alexi Schillings of Center
Calista Schillings of Center
Preston Schillings
Brothers:
John Campbell and wife, Ginny, of Atlanta, Georgia
Coy Campbell of Bridgeport
Glenn Campbell and wife, Inez, of Center
Jerry Campbell and wife, Melody, of Lewisville
Kenneth Campbell and wife, Molly, of Timpson
Sisters-in-law:
Earline Austin of Shreveport, Louisiana
Rosemary Campbell of Rodessa, Louisiana
Joy Campbell of Center
Jo Campbell of Austin
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Preceded in death by
Daughter: Sherry Worsham
Husband: Ezra “Kicks” Worsham
Parents: Frank Campbell and Lizzie Mae Huckabay Campbell
Sisters: Margie Campbell, Billye Cather, Sue Davis
Brothers: Curtis, E.C., Jim, Otto, “Buster”, Maxie, Tommy Campbell
Sisters-in-law: Irene Campbell, Faye Campbell
Pallbearers will be Daylon Fountain, Sterling Crelia, John Thomas Davis, Jaden Yanez, Ray Fountain and Joseph Schillings. Honorary pallbearers will be John Campbell, Coy Campbell, Glenn Campbell, Jerry Campbell and Kenneth Campbell.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/09/2017
Laverne Battles, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Huntington Health & Rehab in Huntington.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. Bill Hunter officiating and eulogy by Franklin D. Battles. Visitation will be Monday, April 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 2, 1928 in the Camp Worth Community in San Augustine County to Luther and Mae Lee Goodman. She was homemaker and worked at Lillie Mae’s Grocery Store for many years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.
She is preceded in death by her father, Luther Goodman, Mother & Step-father, Mae Lee Goodman Taylor and James Monroe Taylor, husband, DL Battles, 3 Sons, Eddie Battles, Lynn Battles & Spencer Battles.
She is survived by:
Children:
Patricia Massey of Huntington Helen Gangluff & husband, Richard of Houston
Kirk Battles & wife, Madeline of Center
Grandchildren:
Angie Lovett & husband, Charles of Huntington
Christi Vanvoast husband, Billy of Brownsboro
Greg Arp of Huntington
Keely Battles of Huntsville
Jeff Smith & wife, Lori of Center
Randy Battles & wife, Amber of Center
Brad Battles & wife, Courtney of Nacogdoches
Shamarie Battles of Lufkin
Shonda Bryce of San Antonio
John Thompson of San Antonio
Christopher Battles & wife, Nicole of Kilgore
Christopher Matte & wife, Jordan of LA
Dylan Matte of LA Rylie James of LA
27 Great-Grandchildren
6 Great-Great-Grandchildren
2 Sisters:
Loyce Orgeron of Houston
Joye Hodges of Center
Brother-in-law:
Franklin D. Battles of Tyler
Pallbearers:
Chris Battles, Randy Battles, Ryan Battles, Greg Arp, Johnny New & Jason Nichols
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/07/2017
June Belrose Dobos, 63, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:0 0p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Shelby County.
June was born June 22, 1953, in Center, to Troy Belrose and Claudia Martin Belrose. She enjoyed fishing, singing and visiting with her family.
She is survived by
Best Friend: Doug Dobos of Tenaha, Texas
Father of her children: Bobby Risinger of Shelbyville, Texas
Children:
Brent Risinger and fiancé, Valerie Oliver, of Shelbyville, Texas
Jeannie Amburn and husband, Kelly, of Center, Texas
Tirrie Dobos McDonald and fiancé, John Maxwell, of Paris, Texas
Binky Hodges and husband, James, of Sulphur Springs, Texas
Grandchildren:
Amie Elliott
Aron Elliott
Rachel Miller
Andrew Risinger
Tyler Keele
Landon Windham
Katie Amburn
Kelsey Amburn
Cierra Amburn
Terrin Strahan
Therrin Keele
Numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins
Brothers and Sisters:
Eva Fuller and husband, Hollie, of Logansport, Louisiana
Laverne Sanders of Mt. Enterprise, Texas
Austin Belrose and wife, Janet, of Logansport, Louisiana
C.D. Belrose of Dayton
Red Belrose and wife, Barbara, of Lufkin
Buddy Martin of Joaquin
Billie Davis and husband Brent, of Olathe, Colorado
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Daughter: Sandra Anderson
Son: Cowboy Santos
Grandson: Taylor Keith Keele
Parents: Troy Belrose and Claudia Martin Belrose
Step Father: John Martin
Brothers: Roy Belrose, Bill Belrose, Truman Belrose
Sons-in-law: Vince Walker, Brad Bush
Nephew: Tommy Hallmark
Pallbearers will be Therrin Keele, Casey Amburn, Aron Elliott, Brian White, Clinton Risinger and Landon Windham. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly Amburn and Andrew Risinger.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/06/2017
Harold Gene Richards, 69, of Center, passed away April 5, 2017, at home after a short illness. Mr. Richards moved to Center in 1984 from Beaumont.
Survived by his wife:
Jane Todd Richards of Center
Daughter: Tammy and husband Darrell Marks
Granddaughter: Natalie Marks of Beaumont.
After graduation from South Park High School he served in the US Air Force from 1966 until 1971, serving as B52 crew chief during the Vietnam War. He attended Lamar University and did drafting and designs for Gulf States Utilities and oil engineering until 1980. That year while supervising a turn around in New Orleans, he met his second wife.
He enjoyed many hobbies including playing upright base, gun collecting, restoring antique trucks and high powered rocketry. In his early years he excelled in tennis, golf, bowling, pool, baseball, hunting and rodeo.
Memorial services will be held April 23, 2017 at 2pm. St. John's Episcopal Church in Center. Reception to follow.
Memorials may be sent in his name to Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, PO box 152, Center Tx. 75935.
Or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund 1235 South Clark Street Suite 910 Arlington, VA. 22202.
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