Jan 8, 2014

Allen Lane Abbitt , 75, of Pollok, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence.  He was born February 23, 1938 in Minden, Louisiana to Metz Abbitt and Susie Peavey Abbitt.  He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Abbitt's wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time. He is survived...

Jan 8, 2014

Rodney William Bragg , 56, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in San Augustine.  He was born August 13, 1957, in San Augustine to David Eldon "Dot" Bragg and Evelyn Marie Williams Bragg.  He was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at...

Jan 3, 2014

Maxilene Thorn, 86, of Washington D.C., formerly of Center, Texas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence. She was born January 26, 1927, in Center to John Crocker and Alvie Fults Crocker. Maxilene was the thirteenth child of thirteen children, and she was the last survivor of her generation. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...

Jan 2, 2014

Joe W. Samford , 89, of College Station, passed away January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan, Texas.  He was born June 3, 1924 in Center, Texas.  He was the only son of the late Eli and Velma Samford.  He served this great country with honor and bravery in the Second World War as a member of the...

Jan 2, 2014

Carl T. Campbell , 86, of Port Arthur, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Beaumont.  He was born September 4, 1927 in Huxley to Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Furlow Campbell.  Mr. Campbell served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Stonegate Missionary Baptist Church in Port Arthur. Visitation will be held...

Jan 1, 2014

Doris L. Thompson , 70, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.  She was born October 20, 1943 in Center to A. E. Wagstaff and Evie Lou Anthony Wagstaff.  Ms. Thompson was employed at Tyson Foods, where she worked as an accounting clerk. She was a member of New Hope Congregational Methodist Church....

Dec 28, 2013

Brenda Lois Walker Davis "Gee-Gaw" , 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in San Augustine.  She was born February 12, 1942 in Abilene to Herbert Eugene Walker and Jessie Crow Walker.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral...

Dec 21, 2013

Clovis E. Furlow , 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his residence.  He was born December 25, 1928 in Huxley to Emmitt Furlow and Violet Lavelle Dean Furlow.  Mr. Furlow served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m....

Dec 18, 2013

Elzie C. Nelson , 89, of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.  He was born April 6, 1924 in Timpson to Charles Nelson and Hattie Beatriss Graves Nelson.  Mr. Nelson served in the United States Air Force. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Watson &...

Dec 18, 2013

Melba Fults , 66, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.  She was born October 13, 1947 in Shelby County to J. P. Ramsey and Era Richards Ramsey.  She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013 at...

Dec 14, 2013

Bettye Barlow , 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Lufkin. She was born October 7, 1933 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Peano Norried and Melva Hayes Norried. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside...

Dec 10, 2013

Agustin Balderas , 73, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Nacogdoches.  He was born May 27, 1940 in San Gabrial Guanavato, Mexico to Jesus Balderas and Josephina Balderas.  He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons...

Dec 8, 2013

Guadalupe Almaguer , 42, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Tyler.  He was born January 20, 1971 in Celaya, GTO to Crecenciano Almaguer Gonzalez and Maria Consuelo Moreno Perez Almaguer.  He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 6:00...

Dec 6, 2013

Bernice Wilburn , 91, of the Patroon Community of Shelby County, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at Colonial Pines Nursing Home in San Augustine.  She was born September 26, 1922 in Noble, Louisiana to David Harrison Elliott and Willie Lee Windham Elliott.  She was a member of Patroon Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00...

Dec 5, 2013

Jean DuBose Ballard , 78, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2013 at her residence in Tenaha.  She was born September 6, 1935 in Tenaha to Jennings Osward DuBose and Reba Ray Ware DuBose.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Tenaha Chapter and First United Methodist Church in Tenaha.

Dec 4, 2013

Cooper Brittian Porter , 73, of Lufkin, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Lufkin.  He was born January 26, 1940 in Tenaha to John Rogers Porter Sr. and Cynthia Elizabeth Brittain Porter.  Mr. Porter served in the United States Army. He attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Lufkin.

Funeral service will be held...

Dec 4, 2013

Robert Stephen "Stevie" Webb , 75, of Center, passed away while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  He was born February 21, 1938 in Center to Lomax Webb and Versie Pate Webb. Steve attended Center High School and graduated in 1956.  He attended Panola College and Stephen F. Austin. He later served in the...

Dec 4, 2013

Robbie Lynn Chandler , 48, of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Nacogdoches.  He was born June 24, 1965 in Center to Charles H. Chandler and Joyce Marie Luman Chandler.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Mr. Chandler was a beloved Son, Brother and Friend. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at...

Nov 25, 2013

Nellie Webb , 83, of the McClellan Community of Shelby County, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center.  She was born August 6, 1930 in Shelby County to Robert L. Cummings and Adell Goings Cummings.  She was a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held...

Nov 24, 2013

Margie Evelyn Ray Gay , 66, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at ETMC Tyler. She was born April 23, 1947 in Monroe, Louisiana to Ezra Jewel Ray and Ethel Eskew Ray. Ms. Gay loved working with plants and animals. She was a loving Mom and Grandma and will be dearly missed by all. She was of the...