Fredda M Autrey
Jun 1, 2012
Fredda M. Autrey, 92, of Sweetwater, formerly of Joaquin, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. She was born July 6, 1919 in Rising Star to Fred W. Bennett and Ida Mae Stouall. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service...
Jerry Johnson
May 31, 2012
Jerry Johnson, 66, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born April 6, 1946 in Orange, Texas to J.T. Johnson and Nora Finklea Johnson. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Don Windham officiating. He is survived by Wife: Linda...
Darlie Rainey Wheeler
May 25, 2012
Darlie Rainey Wheeler, 59, of Center, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 in Nacogdoches. She was born January 21, 1953 in Houston to Luther Partin and Bonnie Bean Partin. Mrs. Wheeler loved to fish, hunt and cook. She was of the Southern Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Watson...
Mildred Rider Milford
May 24, 2012
Mildred Rider "Mee Maw" Milford, born May 17, 1913 in Shelby County, Texas, a longtime Pasadena resident, then Pearland resident, went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2012. She died at her home in Pearland, Texas with family, close friends and her loyal chihuahua companion, Poco, attending at her side. She was happiest when surrounded by her family,...
John Pope
May 20, 2012
John Pope, 78, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Nacogdoches. He was born February 28, 1934 in Madisonville to James Pope and Bonnie Thompson Pope. Mr. Pope served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012...
Johnnie Bittick
May 18, 2012
Johnnie Bittick, 81, of Center, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born September 26, 1930 in the Brady Community of Shelby County to Buck Madison Bittick and Murle Hamilton Bittick. He retired from Bruce Hardwood Floors in Center after twenty years of service. Mr. Bittick enjoyed the hunting, fishing, camping and...
Lolette Agnew Balkcom
May 16, 2012
Lolette Agnew Balkcom, 85, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Conroe. She was born June 8, 1926 in Paxton to Fletcher Harrison Agnew and Addie Elizabeth Hussey Agnew. Mrs. Balkcom was a long-time member of Tennessee Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral...
Mary Lou Jordan
May 14, 2012
Mary Lou Jordan, 99, of Center, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. She was born March 27, 1913 in Shelby County to William Thomas Waites and Ellen Brawley Waites. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons...
Lou Mcfarland
May 13, 2012
Lou McFarland, 82, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Holiday Nursing Center in Center. She was born January 15, 1930 in Tyler to parents, James R. Pruitt and Inez Watkins Pruitt. Ms. McFarland was a very generous lady. She was a member of Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin. Graveside service will be held at 11:00...
Mozelle Richards-Belsha
May 10, 2012
Mozelle Richards-Belsha, 94, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born February 22, 1918 in Center to Jim Thomas Williams and Nona Webb Williams. She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2012 at Watson...
Bill Gaines
May 7, 2012
Judge Bill Gaines, 88, of Center, passed away early Monday morning, May 7, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Portia; his daughter, Jeannie; his granddaughter, Emily Glass; his sister, Melba Scurlock and her husband, Ray; his sister-in-law, Patricia and her husband, Charlie; his brother-in-law, James Payne; nine nieces and nephews; his coffee club buddies, golfing buddies...
Peggy Lynn Hogue Rogers
May 6, 2012
Peggy Lynn Hogue Rogers, 66, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Center, passed away May 6, 2012 in Bryan. She was born July 6, 1945 to Lloyd S. Hogue and Sybil Crawford Hogue. Ms. Rogers was employed in the Psychology Department at Stephen F. Austin University. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.,...
Thomas R. Barr
May 4, 2012
Thomas R. Barr, 74, of Center, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1937 in Shelby County to parents, Thomas Lee Barr and Artie U. Covington Barr. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Caledonia Cemetery in Garrison. He is survived by Son: Harvey LeRay...
Bill F. Griffin
Apr 25, 2012
Bill F. Griffin, Jr., 81, of Tenaha, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Marian Place in Carthage, Texas. He was born January 2, 1931, in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, to Bill F. Griffin, Sr. and Rena Belle Rice Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas, where he served as a deacon...
Dan H. Beard
Apr 24, 2012
Dan H. Beard, 63, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1948 in Timpson to Wilburn Beard and Ester Kirk Beard. Mr. Beard served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Moose Lodge. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday,...
John Wesley Holt
Apr 23, 2012
John Wesley Holt Sr., age 64, passed away early Monday, April 23, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1947, in Center to Buren Wesley Holt and Idell Ross Holt and was a lifelong resident of Center. In August of 1968, he married the love of his life, Cathy Scott...
Bro. Gene Kirkley
Apr 22, 2012
Bro. Gene Kirkley, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1926 in Shelby County to A. Rex Kirkley and Anna Hearne Kirkley. He graduated from LSU with a degree in Forestry and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Bro. Kirkley was an ordained Baptist minister, a retired...
Jack Alton Sherman
Apr 19, 2012
Jack Alton Sherman, 73, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Tyler. He was born January 15, 1939 in Centerville to Joe Sherman and Dorothy Oliver Sherman. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral...
Louise Lorene Holcomb
Apr 19, 2012
Louise Lorene Holcomb, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 in Center. She was born August 16, 1934 in Kilgore to James A Bradberry and Grace Whitlow Bradberry. Mrs. Holcomb attended Short United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside...
Audie L Cravey
Apr 19, 2012
Audie L. Cravey, 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born June 21, 1919 in West Hamilton to Nathan Alexander Cravey and Alice Jean Blum Cravey. Mr. Cravey served as a Corporal in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was of the Baptist Faith....