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Lela Ethel Christian Eaves
Funeral for Lela Ethel Christian
Eaves, 95, of Silsbee will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at Mangum
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Carter and the Rev. Gene Kirkley
officiating. Burial will be in Clever Creek Cemetery, Center. Eaves died Sept.
2, 2005 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. Born July 3, 1910, she was the daughter
of Charlie W. and Ethel Whittlesey Christian. She graduated from Center High
School in 1929 and received her bachelor and masters degrees from SFA, where she
was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Eaves was a retired school teacher for
schools in Shelby County, Buna and Warren. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist
Church in Silsbee. Survivors include her son, David Eaves of Silsbee; and
sister, Bonnie Modiz of Wildwood. Memorial donations may be made to Pinecrest
Baptist Church, Silsbee, or Clever Creek Baptist Church, Center. Mangum Funeral
Home, Center.
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Dorothy
Edmonson
BERRY- Dorothy Edmonson, age 72, of Berry, died Jan. 10, 2011, at UAB
Hospital in Birmingham. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Nelson
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Bonner and Bro. Alan Magouirk
officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
with Nelson Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to
8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Durwood Edmonson.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim West (Jason) of Northport; sons,
Keith Edmonson (Carrie) and Kevin Edmonson (Wendy), both of Berry; a
sister, Inez Smith of Birmingham; a brother, Joe Nelson of Berry; and
four grandchildren, Kendall, Grayson, Kyla, and Walker.
Pallbearers will be Chris Nelson, Tim Nelson, Gary Smith, Mark Bowers,
Kendall Edmonson, and Grayson Edmonson.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on January 13, 2011
THIS IS DOROTHY NELSON EDMONSON, D/O WILLIAM CLYDE "JACK" NELSON AND EMMA RUTH WRIGHT, D/O JAMES WILLIAM WRIGHT AND MAUDE/MAUDIE LOU SANFORD (SISTER TO MY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER), D/O JOHN RUFUS SANFORD AND JERUSH EMMA STRICKLAND. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Mrs. Sarah Falcone
Rose-Neath Funeral Home and Mangum Funeral Home announces services for
90 year old, Mrs. Sarah Falcone. Services will be this (Friday) afternoon at one
o’clock, at Rose-Neath’s Southside Chapel. Interment will follow at
Fairview
Cemetery, in Center. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today
(Friday) from noon until service time. She is the sister of the late Mrs.
Geraldine Jones, that’s Mrs. H. H. Jones. Among Mrs. Falcone’s survivors her
nieces, Mona Campbell and Bette Davidson.
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September 16, 2005
Funeral services for Randy Fancher, 57, of Timpson , TX , will be held at 2:00 PM , Monday, January 10, 2011 , at Mt. Olive Baptist Church , Timpson, with Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery . Mr. Fancher passed away January 7, 2011 , in Nacogdoches , TX .
Born March 25, 1953 , in Nacogdoches , TX , he was the son of the late Billy Bertis and Shirley Ann (Vaught) Fancher. Randy was a 1971 graduate of Timpson High School and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church .
He is survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins and was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Shirley Fancher.
Visitation will be from 12 Noon until service time at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church . To convey condolences or to register on-line, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr. , Timpson , TX 75975 , is in charge of arrangements.
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THIS IS BILLY RANDALL FANCHER, S/O BILLY BIRDEST/BURTIS FANCHER AND SHIRLEY ANN VAUGHT, SISTER OF RACHEL VAUGHT WHO MARRIED WESLEY JOAB SAMFORD, JR., S/O WESLEY JOAB SAMFORD, SR., S/O JOAB RILEY SAMFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Lavern Fields, 81, of Center, passed away February 24, 2011 at Pine Grove Nursing Center . She was born April 18, 1929 in Center to W. E. “Jack” Clark and Gertrude Dean Clark. Mrs. Fields was the past secretary for Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm , Friday, February 25, 2011 , at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm , Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Tim Perkins officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Robert L. Clifford, Richard Hughes, Dr. Robert Hughes, Matt Perkins and Edward Risinger.
She is survived by: Daughter, Jan Permenter & husband Jim of Center. Son, Gene Fields of Center
Grandchildren: Alpha Fields, Whitney Koltonski & husband Chris, Hannah “Cori” Fields
Brother, N.W. “Dub” Clark & wife Mary Kay of Austin. Nephews: Steve Clark & wife Helen of Whitehouse, Bill Clark & wife Melinda of Huntsville, Jimmy Clark & wife Susie of Milam
Preceded in death by: Husband, Winston Fields, Daughter-in-Law, Cathy Risinger Fields
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com reprinted with permission 02/24/2011
THIS IS GERTRUDE LAVERN CLARK (WIFE OF WINSTON BURTIS FIELDS), MOTHER OF WINSTON EUGENE FIELDS WHO MARRIED CATHY JANEANE RISINGER, D/O BUREN EDWARD RISINGER AND GLORIA JEAN MCDONALD, D/O LUTHER JAMES MCDONALD AND CASSIE COREN SNIDER, D/O SANFORD SNIDER, S/O WILLIAM GRIFFIN SNIDER, S/O WILLIAM G. SNIDER AND MARY ANN SAMFORD, D/O THOMAS JASPER SAMFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Scotty Lloyd "Scott"
Fleming, II
Services for Scotty Lloyd "Scott" Fleming, II will be held at 1 pm
Monday, September 19, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Officiating will be
Rev. Carl Smith, retired Pastor First Baptist Church of Center. In honor of
Scott's wishes, after the services he will be cremated with half of his cremains
to be entombed in the Mausoleum at Oaklawn Memorial Park with his beloved
Brother Shannon and the other half of his cremains to be scattered on Toledo
Bend where he loved & fished as a young boy & man. Scott passed away on Friday,
September 16, 2005 at his residence after a sudden illness. For the past year he
has endeared nine operations on his leg after he shattered it in an accident in
August 2004. this has been a tragic & trying year for Scott & his Mother &
Grandmother who loved him & helped him through his hard times. Scott grew up in
Shreveport, La. having attended Greenwood Christian where he graduated in 1984.
He was well known & loved by his fellow students. He was a star basketball
player & during his Senior year he received the Basketball Player of the Year
Award. Also during his Senior Year he was nominated & received the coveted
Patriotism Award form the Knights of Columbus for his outstanding leadership
throughout his high school years. He not only played sports at Greenwood but
also played in the South Shreveport Dixie League Baseball Team. As a youngster,
Scott along with his Brother & Sister were well know in the Shreveport-Bossier
area for their Judo skills, having completed many local, regional, state &
national tournaments. Scott attended Northeast Louisiana University & was only a
few hours from receiving a degree in business. After college Scott worked for
many years for Cox Communication & later become a millwright. He was a
Methodist. Scott was preceded in death by his beloved Brother, James Shannon
Fleming in 2001. Maternal Grandfather, J.D. Bailey, Paternal Grandparents, Shine
& Pat Fleming, Uncles, Glenn Bailey & Jerry Bob Bailey, and cousin, Steven Glenn
Bailey. He is survived by his beloved & devoted Mother & Friend, Wanda Bailey
Fleming of Shreveport, La., Father Scotty Fleming of Center, Sister Shearmon
Fleming Swindler & husband Clay, loyal & loving Grandmother, Betty Spann Newton,
Step Grandmother, Irene Bailey, nieces & Nephew, Alexis Fleming & Nicholas
Fleming of Ruston, La., two aunts, Sue Bailey Monsour & husband Billy of
Logansport, La., & Bobbie Sue Smith & husband Miles of Mineola, Special Cousins,
LaTonya Bailey Clark & husband Cody, Mark Smith & Myla Smith, Bailey Jansen of
Logansport, Bubba Jansen, of Logansport, Clayton Jansen of Logansport. Special
friends who have looked out for him in past years, Beverly & Brianna Stripling &
Vicki Andrusick at English Bay Marina where Scott lived. Scott was a loving &
fun person who loved to fish & hunt. he will be missed by all who knew & loved
hi. Two Brothers, side by side, That's where Scott & Shannon are now. "If a wind
should blow across your brow you'll know from where it came and how!" In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Youth
Ministry, P.O. Box 380, Logansport La.,71049
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Larry W. Folsom,
53, of Hockley, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. He was born April 26,
1957 in Cleburne to Daniel Henry Folsom, Sr. and Vastine L. Luman Folsom.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm , Friday, September 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm , Friday, September 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park .
He is survived by: Son, Jeremy Daniel Folsom & wife Kecia of Houston. Grandson, Landon Folsom of Houston. Granddaughter, Every Folsom of Houston, Vastine L. Folsom of Center. Brothers: James D. Folsom of Center, Daniel H. Folsom, Jr. of Center, Randy Folsom of Center. Sister, Carolyn Shaw of Plano. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Father, Daniel Henry Folsom, Sr.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
THIS IS BROTHER TO DANIEL HENRY FOLSOM, JR., SPOUSE OF TONJA SUE HUGHES, D/O KENNETH GENE HUGHES, S/O JEWEL THERON HUGHES, SR., S/O JOHN WILLIAM ALVIN HUGHES, S/O ANDREW FRANKLIN HUGHES, S/O JOHN J. HUGHES AND MARY PERNICIA SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER.
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PURLESS WILBURN FOWLER
Funeral services for Mr. Purless Wilburn Fowler, age 73, of Jemison, formerly of Fayette, were held Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, from Cedar Grove Church. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Fowler died Feb. 1 at his residence.
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Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directed.
THIS IS SON OF JACOB DELPHIN FOWLER AND MAUDIE RILLA LOWERY, D/O TILDON HENDRICK LOWERY (MAIDIE FRANCES MEADOWS), S/O GEORGE WASHINGTON LOWERY (MATILDA/EMILY HALL), S/O BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LOWERY, SR. AND MARTHA C. SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM SANDFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Stanley Freeman,
71, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the
Collins-Burke Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Mt. Zion Cemetery on
Fall City Road . Ronald Sanders and Edward Thompson will officiate,
Collins-Burke Funeral Home will direct.
He was preceded by his brothers, Roy Lee Freeman and J.L. Freeman; sister,
Lillie May Whisenhunt and father, Grady Freeman.
He is survived by his mother, Earnestine Williams Freeman; daughter, Debbie Ann
Freeman; sons, Sandy (Marilyn) Freeman, Tommy (Teresa) Freeman, Ricky (Janice)
Freeman, Gary (Dee Dee) Freeman and Jacob Stanley Freeman; sisters, Minnie
Rivers, Ovaline Whisenhunt and Judy Noles; brothers, Clifford Freeman, Ray,
Willard, Charles, Bobby, Billy and Roger Freeman; grandchildren, Courtney Marks,
Ashley Tucker, Crystal Key, Magen Westbrooks, Caleb Freeman, Anna Story, Kristin
Freeman, Hayden Freeman and Bradley Freeman; 7 great grandchildren.
THIS IS SON OF GRADY FREEMAN, BROTHER OF BLANCHE FREEMAN, WHO MARRIED WILLIE OLLIE ODOM, S/O BOSWELL/BASWELL ODOM AND NANCY ELIZABETH SANFORD, D/O THOMAS JEFFERSON SANFORD AND JULIA ANN MONTGOMERY. CAUSE OF DEATH SAID TO HAVE BEEN PROSTATE CANCER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Curtis Ray "Unk" Frost
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, along with Burt Funeral Home, in Fort
Payne, Alabama, announces pending services for 67 year old, Curtis Ray “Unk”
Frost, Senior, of Timpson. Arrangements will be announced later.
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Jereldine
Fry,
age 71, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, at the
Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1939, to her late
parents, Waymon Alexander and Vivian Gann Alexander of Shelbyville, TX.
Jereldine was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wickes,
Arkansas. In addition, she was an outstanding cook, loved gardening and was a
very caring person.
She is
survived by five sons:
Eugene Gregston and wife Sheila of Shelbyville, TX
Jay Gregston and wife Kay of Victoria, TX
Paul Gregston and wife Renee of Hot Springs, AR
Ramon Fry, II and wife Bora of Killeen, TX
Tony Fry and wife Dana of Bryant, AR
One sister, Helen Harbison of Friendship, TX
Nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Fry, Sr.; her brother, Sonny Alexander; and her sister, Joyce Adams.
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, AR (501-455-1067) with Reverend Todd-Paul Taulbee officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the funeral home.
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JERELDINE ALEXANDER GREGSTON FRY WAS FIRST THE WIFE OF KENNETH FRANKLIN GREGSTON, S/O LUKE M. GREGSTON AND BEULAH M. TRUITT, D/O NOAH FRANKLIN TRUITT AND KATHRYM/CATHERINE F. BALLARD, D/O HUGH MAXWELL BALLARD AND MARTHA ELIZABETH HUGHES, D/O WILLIAM CLINTON HUGHES, S/O JAMES MCCAIN HUGHES AND ELIZABETH ANN SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Joy Evelyn Fugate
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 90 year old, Joy Evelyn
Fugate, of San Antonio. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning
at 10 o’clock, at Greenwood Cemetery, in Garrison. Mrs. Fugate requested that,
in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice. Among Mrs.
Fugate’s survivors are her sons, George Wright, of Spring Branch, Harold Wright,
of Michigan, and Charley Wright, of Arizona, her brother, Robert Lowrance, of
Hawkins, and sisters, Iva Lowrance, formerly of Timpson, Grace Pickens, of
Pleasanton, and Sophia Hancock, of Lufkin.
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Genie V. Griffith
Genie V. Griffith, of
Center, passed away Saturday,
October 22, 2005. She was born
June 25, 1925 in Seattle,
Washington to Gabriel C. Verbaan
and Elizabeth Overton. Ms.
Griffith was an artist and
homemaker. She was a member of
the PTA and LaSertoma Club of
Sparks, Nevada. A Graveside
Service will be held at 10 am,
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at
Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center,
Texas. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Mike Keife, Phil Hennigan,
Dennis Keife, Steven Hennigan,
Ryan Dailimore and Christopher
Martini. Survivors include:
Daughters, Toni Lebeck & husband
Gary of Reno, Nevada, Carolyn
Hennigan of Center. Son, Mike
Martini & wife Denise of Alamo,
California. 10 Grandchildren,15
Great Grandchildren, Sister,
Loretta Baker of Newport Beach,
California, Cousin, Iris Verbaan
of Canacia. Numerous other
nieces and nephews. Visitation
will be held from 5 to 7 pm
Monday, October 24, 2005 at
Watson & Sons Funeral home in
Center.
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Tincy
Griffith,
71 of Center, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches. He was born April 23, 1939 in shelby County, Texas to Dalton
Griffith and Nela Hurst Griffith. Tincy Griffith was a member of Hillcrest
Baptist Church and worked at Griffith Furniture and was retired from Center
Police Department and Tyson Foods.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Pallbearers are Curtis Eaves, Matt Porter, Mauricio Arcibar, Maxie Eaves, Bency Hooper, and Mauricio Arcibar, Jr.
He is survived by: Daughter: Lacey Griffith of Temple, TX
Brothers: Garth Griffith and wife Imogene of Industry, TX, Waylon Giffith of Center, TX
Sisters: Clara Honea of Huntsville, Louise Green of Houston.
A number of Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends
Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by Parents Dalton and Nela Hurst Griffith, 3 Brothers Martin McMahon, Calvin McMahon, Buster McMahon, 2 Brother-in-laws Bill Green & Dick Honea.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com reprinted with permission 01/29/2011
THERE IS A SANFORD CONNECTION THROUGH HIS DIVORCED SPOUSE, MARY ELIZABETH SIGLER; HOWEVER IT ELUDES ME. PERHAPS YOU CAN ASSIST WITH THIS? submitted by Dennis Gurley
THIS IS DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM BANKS LOWERY, S/O WILLIAM GALVESTON LOWERY, S/O FRANCIS MARION LOWERY, S/O BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LOWERY AND MARTHA C. SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM SANDFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Clemente "Clem" Medina
Gutierrez
Clemente "Clem" Medina Gutierrez, 51, of Huxley died Sunday, Sept. 4,
2005, as a result of a car accident in Panola County. There are no services
scheduled. A cremation is scheduled. Gutierrez was born Jan. 14, 1954 in Lytle.
He was an oil field driller for Patterson UTI. Survivors include Debbie Gray of
Huxley; Ellie Gutierrez of Tyler; children, Felicia Ramos of Palestine, Angie
Henry of Tennessee Colony, Clemente Gutierrez Jr. of Lubbock and John Gutierrez
of Tyler; two grandchildren; and step-children and step-grandchildren.
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Hurst
E. Hagler,
91, of Stonewall, Louisiana, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at his
residence. He was born August 29, 1919 in Shelby County to Brither Hagler and
Maggie Askew Hagler. Mr. Hagler served in the Marine Corps. He was an elder of
Viking Drive Church of Christ in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Frank Himmel officiating.
He is survived
by:
Sons
Gary Hagler and wife Holly of Keithville, Louisiana
Rick Hagler and wife Julie of Karnack
Kevin Hagler and wife Cindy of Elysian Fields
Six Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death
by:
Parents, Brither Hagler and Maggie Askew Hagler
Wife, Marcell Hagler
Son, Gene Edward Hagler
Bro, Leon Hagler
Sisters, Lemerle Collins and Edna George
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com permission 01/22/2011
THERE MUST BE A CONNECTION HERE INASMUCH I HAVE HIM IN MY DATA; HOWEVER, THE CONNECTION ESCAPES ME. PERHAPS YOU CAN ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTION.submitted by Dennis Gurley
Sharron Hagler
Sharron Hagler,
63, of Shelbyville, passed Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at her home. She was born
February 6, 1947 in Houston to James King and Ruby Lee Mills King. Mrs. Hagler
was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church. She had worked at Shelby
Savings Bank since 1997.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm , Friday, October 29, 2010 at
Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00
am , Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Center United Pentecostal Church in Center
with Rev. Steve Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in
Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Ed Johnson, Steve Waters, Jon Schillings, Will Lucas, Tim
Hopkins and John Snider. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Shelby
Savings Bank.
She is survived by:Husband, James Hagler of Shelbyville
Sons:
Jamie Hagler & wife Holly of Shelbyville
Jason G. Adams & wife Lynn of Ft. Lewis, Washington
Mother, Lee King of Center
Brother, Duane King & wife Nancy of Johnson City , Tennessee
Daughter, Conda Hagler Adams of Center
Mother-in-Law, Jean Mills of Center
Grandchildren, Tristyn Hagler, Casey Adams, Christopher Adams, Marshall Adams,
Garrett Adams, Heaven Adams and Denver Kalenevitch
One Great Grandchild
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Marshall King
Grandson, James Chance Hagler
Memorials can be made in Sharron’s name to Center United Pentecostal Church.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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10/28/2010
THIS IS DAUGHTER OF JAMES MARSHALL KING AND RUBYE LEE MILLS, D/O HORACE LEE MILLS, S/O NEHEMIAH ZACHARIA MILLS, S/O LORENZO MARTIN MILLS AND MARGARET PAMELIA SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Mr. James David “Dave” Harp III, age 69, of Locust Grove, GA passed away December 7, 2010. Dave was born in Fulton County the son of the late James David and Margaret Weise Harp Jr. Dave retired from the City of Atlanta as a policeman with 44 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating. Dave attended Crosspoint Community Church in Jackson. He was a member of the Panthersville Masonic Lodge; Survivors are his wife, Debra Jarvis Harp of Locust Grove; children, Shannon Harp of Sharpsburg and Jason Harp of Villa Rica; grandchildren, Dakota Harp and Kelci Harp; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Susan Jarvis of Ulen, MN; nieces, Jessica Jarvis of Columbia, SC and Katie Jarvis of Ulen, MN. A memorial service for Dave will be Saturday, December 11, 2010 – 1:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 -1:00 prior to the memorial service. A private interment will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens. For those who wish in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Masonic Home of Georgia, P.O. Box 56601, Macon, Georgia 31294-9965. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com
THIS IS HUSBAND OF DEBRA JUANITA JARVIS, D/O ROBERT WILLIAM JARVIS, S/O ROBERT LAFAYETTE JARVIS AND MARY LOU SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM RILEY SANFORD.
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Ludie Eva Harris, 65, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at a Texarkana hospital. She was born August 28, 1945 in Center, Texas to William Elmer Bennefield and Mildred V. McFadden Bennefield. Ms. Harris was a member of Central Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm , Friday, January 14, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm , Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Danny Dodson officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
She is survived by: Son, George Thomas Harris, Jr. of Royse City. Sisters: Virginia Ann Burkhalter & husband Dennis of Magnolia, Eunice Lea Young of Dallas
Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Preceded in death by:Husband, George Thomas Harris, Sr.Sister, Bonnie Sue Kelley. Brothers, W.H. Bennefield, Junior Bennefield, Charles Ray Bennefield
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com reprinted with permission I HAVE IN MY DATA BASE, A WILLIAM HERMAN BENNEFIELD, MARRIED TO BECKY JEAN SAMFORD. DO YOU KNOW IF THE W. H. BENNEFIELD LISTED IN THE HEREIN OBIT IS ONE AND THE SAME WITH WILLIAM HERMAN BENNEFIELD? I AM UNABLE TO FIND AND/OR PROVE THE PARENTS FOR A W. H. OR A WILLIAM BENNEFIELD. CAN YOU ASSIST? submitted by Dennis Gurley
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Russell Josiah "Joe" Harris
was born February 17, 1935 in Ryan, OK to Russell and Una (Smith)
Harris. He passed from this life Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the
Jefferson County Hospital in Waurika, OK at the age of seventy-four. He
and Carolina Lou Kennedy were married June 17, 1955 in Waurika, OK. Joe
spent his adult life working in the Natural Gas industry and retired as
a measurement supervisor for Enron Corporation. He grew up in the Irving
Baptist Church where he began his many years of singing and performing
in the church and with the Red River Ramblers. Wherever his job took him
and his family he remained active in his local church. He was always
part of the church choir, and sang with the Men's Trio and sponsored the
Living Faith Singers traveling youth choir at the First Baptist Church
in Laverne, Oklahoma. He also served as Training Union director and
Sunday School Teacher for the First Baptist Church in Laverne. Joe was a
lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He attended the
United Methodist church in Waurika, Oklahoma in his later years. THIS IS SON OF RUSSELL ERNEST JOSIAH HARRIS AND UNA BELLE SMITH, D/O EGBERT G. SMITH AND ELLIE MARGARET HUGHES, D/O JAMES MCCAIN HUGHES, S/O WILLIAM PARMER/PHILLIP HUGHES AND REBECCA MARGARET SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALENE WEAVER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
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John Sidney Herren Jr.
BRILLIANT
John Sidney Herren, Jr., age 71, of Brilliant, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010
. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Miles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow
in Center Cemetery with Miles Funeral Home of Winfield directing. Visitation
will be today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue McDuff Herren of Brilliant; his son,
Johnny Herren (Barbara) of Brookwood; his daughter, Rachel Brown (Mark) of West
Blocton; three grandchildren; his brother, Larry Herren (Ann) of Brilliant; his
sisters, Wilma Howell (Bud) of Winfield, Evelyn Estes and Nancy Barnes (Jimmy),
both of Eldridge, and Linda Sanderson (Donald) of St. Joseph, Tenn.; and nieces,
nephews, and other relatives.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on December 14, 2010
THIS IS FATHER OF JOHN SIDNEY HERREN, III, SPOUSE OF BARBARA LYNE SPEIGNER, D/O JOHNNY HAROLD SPEIGNER, AND JEWEL GAY DUNCAN, D/O TANDY KARL DUNCAN AND LONNIE BELL SMITH, D/O JEWELL SMITH AND TEMPIE SAVANNAH TAYLOR, D/O NEWTON HOWARD "BUFFALO BILL" TAYLOR AND ELLA VIOLA HAZELTINE SANFORD, D/O JOSEPH LARKIN SANFORD, S/O ASA L. SANFORD AND MARTHA ANN JEAN SANFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Nira Ivada Hite, 89, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Pine Grove Nursing Center . She was born October 17, 1920 in Shelbyville to John Allen Sample and Sally Latham Sample. Ms Hite was a member of McCelland Community Church .
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm , Friday, September 24, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelbyville. Pallbearers will be Mark Host, Jeff Host, Maurice Tipton, Bobby Host, Kurt Minnick and Ted Nordin.
She is survived by: Granddaughters: Belinda Kay Host and husband Jeff of Houston, Michelle Minnick & husband Kurt of Houston.
Grandson, Maurice Tipton & wife Joyce of Monroe, Louisiana
Twelve Great Grandchildren and Nineteen Great Great Grandchildren
Sister, Allie R. Hughes of Center
Sisters-in-Law: Nellie Mae Sample of Tomball, Evie Adams of Houston
Brothers-in-Law: Harlan F Adams of Center, O.F. "Butch" Adams of Shelbyville, James Wilburn Adams of Houston.
Preceded in
death by: Husband of 74 years, Dewitt Hite, Daughter, Yvonne Tipton, Son-in-Law,
Bobby Tipton, Granddaughter, Lisa Marie Houchens, Grandson, Richard Tipton.
Two sisters and four Brothers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
THIS IS SISTER OF ALLIE R. SAMPLE, SPOUSE OF SAMUEL CARROLL HUGHES, S/O ISAIAH RICHARDSON HUGHES, S/O ELKANAH T./LUKE HUGHES, S/O ROBERT TRAMMEL HUGHES AND DARTHA/DOROTHY TABITHE SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALENE WEAVER. submitted by Dennis Gurley reprinted with permission SHELBY COUNTY TODAY - 09/23/2010
Darlene Hodges
2011-01-13 16:03:29
BARSTOW -Darlene Hodges, 50, of Barstow, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, in Odessa.
Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rev. Jim Daniels officiating. Burial will be at Barstow Cemetery. Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born in Bowie.
SURVIVORS Husband, Simon Reyes of Barstow; sons, Kerry Allen Hodges, Kevin Hodges, Christopher Lee Hodges of Barstow and Brandon Kirk Hodges of Lawton, Okla.; daughters, Alicia K. Holder of Wichita Falls, Melissa Deanne Hodges of Barstow; brothers, Jesse Holder of Fairfield Iowa, James Holder of Korea and Jean Holder of Muenster; sisters, Mary Peugh of Strong, Barbie Hacker of Muenster, Carol Lee of Alvord, Ruthie Holston of Wichita Falls and Toni Lynn Felt of Fairfield; and 12 grandchildren.
THIS IS DAUGHTER OF FLOYD BENJAMIN HOLDER, S/O BENJAMIN ROGERS HOLDER AND MARY REBECCA HUGHES, D/O ROBERT ENNIS HUGHES, S/O WILLIAM PARKER/PHILLIP HUGHES AND REBECCA MARGARET SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALINE WEAVER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Melba Jean
Holloway
NORTHPORT Melba Jean Holloway, age 74, of Northport, died Dec. 6, 2010,
at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Chapel Free Will
Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Montgomery and Rev. Terrell Jones
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia
Chapel Funeral Home North directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6
to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state one hour prior
to services at the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Holloway, and her
parents, Lavada and Belton Phillips.
Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Green (Norman), Rhonda Smith
(Ben), and Kristi Hayworth (David); her sisters, Mabel Smith (Orman) and
Linda Watkins (John); her grandchildren, Chris Green, Chad Green, Nicole
Green, Chan Green, Corey Green, Lindsey Smith, Mary Catherine Smith,
James David Hayworth, and Brienna Hayworth; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and
sister. She worked at Gulf States Paper until its closing. She then
worked at Wright's Bakery until her retirement. After retirement, she
enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family.
Pallbearers will be Chris Green, Chad Green, Chan Green, Corey Green,
James David Hayworth, Manley Holloway, and Orvis Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are Mike Watkins, Frances and Carl Lett, Judy
Watson, Ruble Smith, Dr. Alldredge, Dr. Salinas, Dr. K. M. Dinesh
Chandra, and friends and family of Moores Bridge and Phillips Chapel
communities. Special thanks to Clara Mae Smith for all your support.Published in Tuscaloosa News on December 8, 2010
THIS IS D/O JOSEPH BELTON PHILLIPS AND LAVADA CLARABELL WATSON, D/O NEWBURN HANSFORD WATSON AND FRANCES MAEBELL SANFORD, D/O HENRY WILLIS SANFORD. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Corine Akridge Holmes, 91, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Home.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County. Visitation will be Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 12, 1919 to Jim Akridge and Mary Jane (Hooper) Akridge. She was a member of the White Rock Baptist Church and Eastern Star, Newburn Chapter.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, Leonard Holmes, Parents, Jim Akridge and Mary Jane (Hooper) Akridge, Brothers, Virgil Akridge, RB Akridge, J. I. Akridge and Luther Akridge, Sisters, Myrtie Blanton and Macil Geeslin.
She is survived by:Sons & Daughters-in-law:James Robert Holmes & wife, Marty of Houston, Howard Kennith Holmes & wife, Dee of Crowley
Daughter & Son-in-law: Janie Rains & husband, Rex of Center
Grandchildren:
Mandy Brock & husband, Tommy
Ashley McDonald & husband, Mace
Sheryl Duport & husband, Paul
Jennifer Minvielle & husband, Olivie
Marissa Fassett
Dionne Hudson & husband, Jeff
Wesley Rains & wife, Marissa
Kristy DeRise & husband, Terry
Corey Rains
Great-Grandchildren:
Alex, Drew and Jack Brock
Devin & Knox McDonald
Makai & Shae Duport
Tevai Minvielle
Ariana and Conner Fassett
Amaya, Zane and Maddox Hudson
Sophie and Olivia Rains
Hannah, Abby and Emma DeRise
Sisters-in-law:
Ruth Akridge of Center
Clarine Akridge of Nacogdoches
Pallbearers:
George Roe, Gilbert Rains, Rex Davis,
Rex Rains, Steve Stephens, Dexter Davis and Harold Osborne
Honorary
Pallbearers:
Mike Adams
You may sign the online
registry book at https://www.mangumfh.net/
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
reprinted with permission
SHELBY COUNTY TODAY
12/14/2010
THIS IS ODIE CORINE AKRIDGE HOLMES, MOTHER OF JAMES ROBERT HOLMES, SPOUSE OF JIMMIE NELL ADKISON, D/O AUVIE EDWARD ADKISON, S/O WILLIS HOWELL ADKISON AND FANNIE MAE SAMFORD, D/O JOHN THOMAS SAMFORD AND AMANDA JOSEPHINE HAMM. JOHN THOMAS SAMFORD IS S/O JOAB R. SAMFORD AND FRANCES AMERICA MILLS. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Ernestine “Teeny” Hooper
Cason Monk Funeral Home in Nacogdoches announces services for 97 year
old, Ernestine “Teeny” Hooper, formerly of Timpson. Services will be Thursday
morning at 11 o’clock, at Cason Monk Chapel. Interment will be in
Woodlawn
Cemetery, in Timpson. She is survived by nieces and nephews, and one of her
nieces is Gwendolyn Crawford, of Timpson. Community Funeral Home of Timpson,
announces pending services 87 year old, Mrs. Ella Reed, of
Garrison. Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for 94 year old,
Ruby Richardson, of Tenaha.
reprinted with
permission
Arnie Howell
(Died April 1, 2011)
Mr. Arnie Howell, age 89 of Fayette, passed away Friday at DCH Regional Medical Center . Survivors include his wife: Christine Howell of Fayette, son: Ronny Howell of Florida, daughter: Donna ( Wayne ) Nichols of Fayette, sister: Deltagee Williams of Haleyville, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mac Daniel and Emma Mays Howell, three brothers, two sisters, one grandson: Jeremy Howell. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 4-P.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Fayette Memorial Gardens . Bro. Scott Davis and Bro. Robert Parrish will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Active pallbears will be: Ronny Howell, Josh Howell, Jimmy Campbell, Jason Nelson, Billy Lott, John Robertson, and Darrell Thomas.
THIS IS THE FATHER OF DONNA KAY HOWELL, WIFE OF RICHARD ELLIS NELSON, SON OF D. D. NELSON AND ORA DELLE MADDOX, D/O JAMES ARCHIE MADDOX AND LOVEY MARY MAGDALINE SANFORD, D/O JOHN WILEY "TIPPY" SANFORD AND MARTHA A. ELIZABETH HALLMAN. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Len
B. Hughes, 68, passed away from a brain tumor on January 5th
2011 at his home in Plano, TX. Len was born on Sept. 29th 1943, in
Shelby Co., TX. He graduated from Center High School and Stephen F.
Austin University and received his M.D. from UT Southwestern Medical
School. He joined the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon and ultimately
completed anesthesiology training at the University of Washington. He
was an avid skier and camper and climbed 39 of the Colorado 14ers.
Len was preceded in death by wife Ellen Kinzie Hughes, and parents, Robert Irvin and Addie McDaniel Hughes.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ryan Hughes and Sarah Clopton, daughter, Karen Hughes, brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Hughes, brother and sister-in-law Mack and Kathie Hughes, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Len on Sat., Jan. 15th at 11:00 am in the sanctuary of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. Memorial gifts may be made to Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Irving, TX or to your charity of choice.
reprinted with permission THIS IS LEONARD BUFORD HUGHES, S/O ROBERT IRVIN HUGHES, SR., S/O JOHN WILLIAM HUGHES, S/O ANDREW JACKSON HUGHES, S/O ROBERT TRAMMEL HUGHES AND DARTH/DOROTHY TABITHE SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALIEN WEAVER
Vera Ellouise Hunter
April 16, 1919 - September 25, 2010
Vera Ellouise
Hunter, a Witness to Jehovah passed away peacefully in her sleep.
She is survived by her daughter Lorna Jeanne Chesbro and her husband Don Chesbro,
Jr and sister-in-law Helen Samford, grandchildren Keri Jean Sims and Clayton
Hull. Great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews and their children
She was proceeded in death by her sisters Nina Fay Daniel and Laura May Watkins
and her brother Arthur Raymond Samford, William DeWitt Samford and Robert Lee
Samford.
Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall on Forest St. in Gilroy, Saturday
October 9, 2010, at 2:00 P.M.
Services provided by: Family
THIS IS DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM DEWITT SAMFORD, S/O WILLIAM BERKLEY SAMFORD, JR., S/O OF WILLIAM BERKLEY SAMFORD, SR. submitted by Dennis Gurley
Norma McGhen Hutto, 57, of Center, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born January 23, 1953 in Nacogdoches to Leonard Belsha and Mertie Walker Belsha. Ms. Hutto was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, Wednesday, 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Joe Wright officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Lynn Burns, Dan Hodge, Chris Dockens, Steve Channel, Mike McGhen, Dean Wright and Charles MCGhen. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Raymond, Carlton Harkness and Bill Whitley.
She is
survived by: Daughter, Pam Sowell & husband Michael of Center. Son, Charles
McGhen of Center. Daughter, Misti Thornton & husband Richard of Campti,
Louisiana. Grandchildren:
Lynn Burns, Bethanie McGhen, Michael Sowell, Ashlee Sowell, Brittanie Thornton,
Mersadeez Thornton, Jazmin Thornton and Skylar Thornton. Mother, Mertie Belsha
of Center. Sister, Geraldine McGhen & husband Mike of Center. Nephew,
Leonard Michael
McGhen & wife Melissa of Center. Great Nephews: Ashton Gaige McGhen of Center.
Ethan Aaric McGhen of Center. Great Niece, Rebekah Paige McGhen of Center.
Preceded in death by: Father, Leonard Belsha. Husband, Arthur McGhen
Brother-in-Law, Paul McGhen. Grandson, Clayton McGhen. Online condolences &
tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
reprinted with permission
08/16/2010
THIS IS MOTHER OF CHARLES LEONARD ARTHUR MCGHEN, SPOUSE OF PENNY LANE BITTICK, D/O LARRY DANIEL BITTICK (TINA MARIE SHILLINGS), S/O JOHNNIE OLIVE BITTICK, S/O BUCK MADISON BITTICK (MURLE ELIZABETH HAMILTON), S/O GEORGE CRITTENDON BITTICK, JR. (JESSIE ANABELL/ANN MURPHY), S/O GEORGE CRITTENDON BITTICK, SR. AND MARY/MARGARET ANN/MIRIAM SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALINE WEAVER. submitted by Dennis Gurley
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