David Christopher Hall, Jr., 34, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at his residence. Christopher was born March 18, 1975 in Ft. Worth to David Christopher Hall, Sr. and Joan Gayle Moon Hall. He had worked with his father in the construction trade for the last few years. Christopher recently moved back to East Texas, where his mother...
Jerry Lee Lewis, 38, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at his home. He was born December 20, 1970 in Houston to Harold E. Lewis, Sr. and Sandra Yvonne Ross Lewis. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Haslam. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson &...
Curtis "C.A." Meeks, 97, of Timpson, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1911 in Haynesville, Louisiana to Roy J. Meeks and Mattie Carrie Winn Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson...
Gregory Peace Samford, 60, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1949 in Center to Orban T. Samford and Christine Peace Samford. Mr. Samford played the piano for many singing groups and churches in Shelby County, and also played for the Shelby County Singing Convention. He was a member...
Robert Hoyston Ramsey, 57, of Shreveport, formerly of Timpson, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Christus Schumpert in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 20, 1951 in Center, Texas to Doyle Ramsey & Imogene Hooper Ramsey. He was a 1970 graduate of Timpson High School. Robert attended First Baptist Church in Bossier City, and was a member of Pleasant...
Ricky "Rick" Risinger, 48, of East Hamilton, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home. He was born August 18, 1960 in Leakesville, Mississippi to Travis Risinger and Clara Stanley Risinger. Mr. Risinger is being cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by: Parents, Travis & Clara Risinger of East Hamilton...
Chizuko Clark, 80, of Center, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1928 in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Clark was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 30th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center....
Nora Finklea Johnson, 79, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1929 in Shelby County to Ernest Finklea and Gina Oates Finklea. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 30th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...
Darrell Michael Hodney, 46, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1962 in Galveston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30th at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Bro. Billie Windham officiating. He is survived by: Wife, Sherry Hodney of Center Daughters: Leslie Hodney Perez of...
Nina Campbell Smith, 91, of the McClelland Community passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1917 in Huxley to Jim Fred Campbell and Callie T. Furlow. Ms. Smith was retired from the Shelbyville School District where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of the McClelland Community Church. Visitation will be...
Bradley Kent Richards, 1 month, 10 days, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born April 16, 2009 in Nacogdoches to David Bradley Richards and Lauren Gaddy Richards. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 28th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will...
Frances R. Glaze, 90, of Joaquin, went to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born February 2, 1919 in Center, Texas She married Melvin Lee "Bud" Glaze in 1935 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until his death in 1994. Frances loved life, her husband, her son, two granddaughters, four...
Michael L. "Mickey" Wigley, 69, of North Richland Hills, went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2009 in Fort Worth surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Houston on September 2, 1939 to Jasper E. and Mildred Wigley. A 1962 graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Mickey pastored congregations in Texas and Louisiana, making many...
Glendon Marie Burnaman Warr, 62, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at a Lufkin nursing home. She was born July 16, 1946 to Rufus Burnaman and Cloie Belle Denman Burnaman. Glendon was a faithful pastor's wife, mother and grandmother. She had had a leadership role in the Jackson Baptist Church Women's Missionary Auxiliary, and had even been a...
Tiquan "Ti" Emanis Dixon, 24, of Center, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1985 to David Emanis and Sheilia Hooks Emanis. Ti was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 20th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in...
Mrs. Myrtis D. Holloway, 86, of Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. She was born December 5, 1922 in Hall Summit, Louisiana to Dewey Smith & Susie Garrett Smith. Mrs. Holloway was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held...
Christopher Brian Hale, 36, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born January 5, 1973 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Christopher was a member of the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, May 15th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be...
Lonnie Collins, 66, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 in San Augustine County. He was born August 14, 1942 in Center to Frank Collins and Stella Graves Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of McClelland Community Church. He had owned and operated Collins Pest Control for over 45 years. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00...
Wera E. Henry, 93, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born November 18, 1915 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wayne B. Christian and Era E. Wells Christian. Ms. Henry was a past member of the Center Music Club and the Alpha Phi Sorority of Norman, Oklahoma. She was a member of First...
Rayford Homer Russell, 73, of Center, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born November 1, 1935 in Center to Clayton Russell and Helen Chisum Russell. He was a member of Timpson Masonic Lodge and the Timpson Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Russell served in the National Guard. Visitation will be...