Tommy Jefferson

Tommy Jefferson

Oct 23, 2013

Tommy Jefferson , 62, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview. He was born December 5, 1950 in Winnfield Parrish, Louisiana to Alphia Edna Flenor Jefferson. He was a retired businessman and past owner of Auto Collision Specialists. Tommy loved spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included bird hunting,...

Hunter Bradshaw

Hunter Bradshaw

Oct 22, 2013

Hunter Bradshaw , 91, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born May 24, 1922 in Center to Benjamin Bradshaw and Clemmie Williams Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw served in the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October...

Phillip Durham

Phillip Durham

Oct 21, 2013

Phillip Durham , 87, of Center, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born May 26, 1926 inĀ Alto to Timothy Durham and Emme Redd Durham. Mr. Durham served in the United States Army and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was of the Assembly of God faith. Graveside service...

Douglas Allen Bridwell Jr.

Douglas Allen Bridwell Jr.

Oct 17, 2013

Douglas Allen Bridwell Jr. , 73, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born December 12, 1939 in Timpson to Douglas Allen Bridwell and Irene Oliver Bridwell. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service...

Debbie Marie Stevenson

Debbie Marie Stevenson

Oct 15, 2013

Debbie Marie Stevenson , 58, of Center, entered into eternal rest Tuesday morning, October 15, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Floyd Schell and Jean Blumrick Schell. Debbie was the much beloved wife of Neal Stevenson of Center; loving mother to her sons, Eric Wayne Stevenson of Center and Joseph Toner of...

Katie B Cole

Katie B Cole

Oct 15, 2013

Katie B. Cole , 89, of Pasadena, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. She was born March 16, 1924 in Timpson to William Thomas Baker and Arie Richards Baker. She was of the Methodist Faith. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2013 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Timpson with...

Bob Shelton Cook

Bob Shelton Cook

Oct 11, 2013

Bob Shelton Cook , 73, of Center, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. He was born October 25, 1939 in Shelby County to Jeff Davis Cook and Lois Shelton Cook. Mr. Cook served in the United States Army. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. He is survived by Daughter:...

Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr.

Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr.

Oct 3, 2013

Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr. , 80, of Gary, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born February 14, 1933 in Tenaha to Benjamin Morris Bowlin, Sr. and Elsie Katheryn Godwin Bowlin. Mr. Bowlin was a member of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737 in Tenaha, a member of the Board of Farm Bureau for over...

Mildred Oliver

Mildred Oliver

Oct 2, 2013

Mildred Oliver , 72, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. She was born May 3, 1941 in Shelby County to John Wesley Oliver Sr. and Elva Forsyth Oliver. She was a member of Hillcrest Missionary Baptist Church in Center. No funeral service will be held. She is survived by Sisters:...

J O Norred

J O Norred

Oct 1, 2013

J.O. Norred , 69, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin after a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1943 in Sweetwater to Martin Norred and Alva Grace Holcomb Norred. He was the third of five children. Mr. Norred received his Bachelor's Degree from McMurry University in Abilene and went on...

John G Askew

John G Askew

Sep 28, 2013

John G. Askew , 57, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born November 4, 1955 in Houston to Thomas Sims Askew and Doris Lillian Goodman Askew. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Watson &...

Randall Eugene Miller

Randall Eugene Miller

Sep 25, 2013

Randall Eugene Miller , 52, of Haughton, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born September 22, 1961 at Barksdale Air Force Base to Carl Henry Miller and Barbara S. Adams Miller. Mr. Miller retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked 9 years in the Civil Service of...

Oleta Lawson Cockrell

Oleta Lawson Cockrell

Sep 23, 2013

Oleta Lawson Cockrell , 93, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. She was born August 8, 1920 in the Antioch Community of Shelby County to Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson. Oleta graduated from Center High School in 1937 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master's Degree...

Delton Bowers Pate

Delton Bowers Pate

Sep 19, 2013

Delton Bowers Pate , 77, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1936 in Linn to Delton Pate and Irene Pate. He was a graduate of Life Bible College in Los Angeles, California. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral...

Robert W Byrd

Robert W Byrd

Sep 18, 2013

Robert W. Byrd , 53, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 21, 1959 in Nacogdoches to Houston Simpson Byrd and Frances Bridwell Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Dorothy Pullen

Dorothy Pullen

Sep 16, 2013

Dorothy Pullen , 93, of Houston, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 in Humble. She was born July 27, 1920 in Ackerman, Mississippi to James Thomas Power and Ethel Brewer Power. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville. She had most recently attended First Baptist Church in Humble. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to...

William Sean Cole

William Sean Cole

Sep 10, 2013

William Sean Cole , 45, of Tyler, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Tyler after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 11, 1968 in Tyler to William Franklin Cole and Bobbie Carol Carter Cole. He attended Dixie Elementary and John Tyler High School. After graduation, he attended Tyler Junior College. Sean worked for many...

Patsy Jean Smith

Patsy Jean Smith

Sep 10, 2013

Patsy Jean Smith , 69, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in San Augustine. She was born November 6, 1943 in Tenaha to Albert John Smith and Era Ethel Haley Smith. She attended Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center....

Jimmie Lou Holsey

Jimmie Lou Holsey

Sep 8, 2013

Jimmie Lou Holsey , 79, of Cushing, formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born June 2, 1934 in Tenaha to J. G. "Jake" Lilly and Lottie B. Hooper Lilly. Ms. Holsey graduated from Joaquin High School and went on to further her education at Elliott's Business School in Shreveport,...

Lonnie B Cox

Lonnie B Cox

Sep 6, 2013

Lonnie B. Cox , 88, of Center, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born October 29, 1924 in Mineral, Texas to Earnest Weston Cox and Susan Margaret Baugh Cox. Mr. Cox joined the United States Marine Corps, were he served during World War II. He later joined the United States Air...