Laverne Patterson Franks
Jan 22, 2009
LaVerne Patterson Franks of Angleton, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Houston. She was born September 7, 1922, in Shelby County near Center, Texas, to parents Floyd Patterson and Lou Vena Halliburton Patterson. She was a devoted member of the Anlgeton Church of Christ and was retired from the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department where she served for 17 years...
Vera Lois Stone
Jan 22, 2009
Lois Stone, 88, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January22, 2009 in a local nursing center. She was born July 22, 1920 in Joaquin to Nathan McGee and Leola English McGee. Ms. Stone was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she had also taught Sunday School. Visitation will be...
Willard Thompson
Jan 18, 2009
Willard Thompson, 82, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 in San Augustine. He was born March 6, 1926 in Tenaha to John R. Thompson and Dorinda Priester Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a farmer, father and grandfather. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 20 at Sholar Cemetery with Bro. Edward McRae officiating. Survivors include: Daughter,...
J.C. Oliver
Jan 17, 2009
J.C. Oliver, 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009. He was born March 18, 1937 in Center to Eliza Oliver and Ruby Eaves Oliver. J.C. was a member of Spann's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, January 19 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will...
Sybil Cravey
Jan 13, 2009
Sybil Cravey, 86, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Green Acres Nursing Center. She was born January 16, 1922 in Center to George Burkhalter and Callie Mayes Burkhalter. Ms. Cravey was a member of First Baptist Church in Center. She was a mother, homemaker, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January...
Jennie Marie Reynolds Windham
Jan 13, 2009
Jennie Marie Reynolds Windham, 77, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1931 in Center to Bill Reynolds and Minnie Currie Reynolds. Mrs. Windham was of the Baptist Faith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 15 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in...
Calvin "Bud" Waller
Jan 11, 2009
Calvin "Bud" Waller, 53, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1955 in Center to Granvil Columbus Waller and Leann Elizabeth Parker Waller. Bud was of the Baptist Faith. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 13 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in...
Joann Hyatt
Jan 9, 2009
Joann Hyatt, 68, of Huxley, Texas passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at her residence in Huxley. She was born November 9, 1940 in Edinburg, Mississippi, to Johnny Jackson and Lois Tucker Jackson. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Hyatt was a member of North Desoto Church of God and a former member of the Toledo Bend Baptist...
Dorothy A. Johnson
Jan 9, 2009
Dorothy A. Johnson, 72, of Joaquin, Texas passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born October 23, 1936 in Cloutierville, Louisiana to Joe Basco and Phyllis Cannon Basco. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Ms. Johnson was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church. Survivors include her children; Anya Johnson of Joaquin, Texas, Kenneth Johnson...
Roxie Cheshire Curtis
Jan 8, 2009
Roxie Cheshire Curtis, 60, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1948 in Joaquin to Ed & Ina Cheshire. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Friday, January 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January...
Susan Lee Emanis
Jan 4, 2009
Susan Lee Emanis, 54, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009. She was born May 17, 1954 to William McCary and Margarette Tiner McCary. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursday, January 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 8 at Mt. Herman...
Russell David Burson
Jan 3, 2009
Russell David Burson, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his home. He was born November 11, 1959 in Oak Harbor, Washington to Jack David Burson and Annabell Russell Burson. Mr. Burson graduated from Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, then went on to get his Bachelor's Degree from McNease State University in Lake Charles....
Ruby Adams Fountain
Dec 31, 2008
Ruby Adams Fountain, 87, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008 in a local nursing center. She was born August 10, 1921 in Center to Dolphus Adams and Florence Smith Adams. Ms. Adams was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Billy Rex fountain of Center: grandsons; Rocky Fountain of Center, Ronney Fountain of Dallas:...
Lamerle Hagler Collins
Dec 29, 2008
Lamerle Hagler Collins, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1917 in Center to B.W. Hagler and Maggie Askew Hagler. Ms. Collins was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 30 at Watson & Sons...
Margie Crawford
Dec 29, 2008
Margie Crawford, 86, of Center, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at Green Acres Nursing Center. She was born July 4, 1922 in Panola County to Bertis Stoker and Zeffie Springer Stoker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Ms. Crawford loved to garden, knit and fish. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00...
Shakimi Stone
Dec 24, 2008
Shikimi "Kim" Stone, 77, of Huxley, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Stone was born March 26, 1931 in the Nagasaki Province of Japan. She was the second daughter of seven children. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Russell Stone of Huxley: Brothers-in-law; Leslie Stone of Hayes, Virginia and Norman Stone...
Jimmy Wayne Norris
Dec 23, 2008
Jimmy Wayne Norris, 74, of Carthage passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born March 23, 1934 in Joaquin to Troy Norris and Anna Smitherman Norris. Mr. Norris was retired from military service. He was of the Baptisat faith. Survivors include: sister, Frankie Mae Choate of Port Arthur; brother, Jerry Lee Norris of Port Arthur; cousins,...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Jones
Dec 22, 2008
Michael Wayne "Mike" Jones, 61, of Center, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born September 29, 1947 in Freeport to William Bryan Jones and Martha Cleo Hortman Jones. Mike was a branch manager for Dealer's Electrical in Lufkin. He served in the Army during Vietnam and was of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be...
Robert Oran Woodfin
Dec 7, 2008
Robert Oran Woodfin, 58, of Joaquin, Texas passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born October 31, 1950 in Center, Texas toOran Felix Woodfin, Jr. and Bobbie Jean Hughes Woodfin. Mr. Woodfin was self employed in the automotive paint and body business. He was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas. Mr. Woodfin...
Mae Walling Barron
Dec 6, 2008
Mae Walling Barron, 94, of Center, Texas passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at her residence in Center. She was born March 4, 1914 in Houston, Texas to Dick walling and Polly Humphries Walling. Mrs. Barron taught school in the Center Independent School District for over forty years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Women's Reading...