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J. T. Adams,
58, of Lufkin, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010. He was born March 21, 1952
John R. Adams and Betty Lovell Adams.
Visitation
will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Watson &
Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday,
December 10, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Antioch
Cemetery in Shelby County.
He is
survived by: Wife,
Linda Adams of Lufkin. Son,
Nathan Adams of Lufkin. Mother,
Betty Adams of Center. Sister,
Neva J. Dawson & husband J. T. of Silsbee. Brother,
John David Adams of Center. Also
numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded
in death by:
Father, John R. Adams
Online
condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
SHELBY
COUNTY TODAY - 12/08/2010
THIS IS S/O JOHN RALPH ADAMS, S/O FLINT THOMAS ADAMS, SR.
AND GEORGIA ANN SANFORD, D/O SIMON ZELOTES SANFORD AND
REBECCA SUE/SUSAN BROADWAY.
reprinted with permission
Elzie
Carl Adkison
Graveside services for ELZIE
CARL ADKISON, 90, were held Friday,
April 4, at 10 a. m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson with Rev.
Quinby Collier officiating. Mr. Adkison died Thursday, April 3, 1997,
in Pine Grove Nursing Center. He was born May 16, 1906, in Shelby
County to Joseph and Emma King Adkison. He was a famer. He is
survived by four sons, Joe Adkison of Timpson, Carl Wayne Adkison of
Nacogdoches, Bobby Ray Adkison of Evergreen, Colo., and Charles
Adkison of Houston; four daughters, Maxie Adkison of Nacogdoches,
Bernice Hudman of Timpson, Lavillion Sue Cox of Nacogdoches and
Barbara Lindsey of Houston; two sisters, Lessie Eaves of Timpson and
Billie Ross of Ft. Worth; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren;
seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were handled
by Taylor Funeral Home. Reprinted from
The Light and Champion,
Tuesday, April 8, 1997
Oscar B. Alexander
DUNCANVILLE AL. Oscar B. Alexander, age 69, of Duncanville , died Sept. 20,
2010 , at home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home
with Gary Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with
Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation
will be tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his father, C. E. Alexander.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Alexander; his sons, Blaine (Joy), Christopher
(Angie), Stacy (Wyona), and Brian; his sisters, Glenda Helton, Elaine Lee, and
Darlene Weber; his brother, Emory Alexander; his mother, Lillian Alexander; and
his grandchildren, Bradley, Kayla, Ben, Tyler, Drew, Brittany, Maleah, Brodie,
Connor, and Will.
Oscar was born March 2, 1941 , in Coweta County , Georgia . He moved to
Duncanville in 1967, where he started two successful businesses with the aid of
C.L. Patton. He owned and operated Tuscaloosa Saw Works and TSW Lumber Sales for
over 42 years. He will be greatly missed by his mother, his wife Ruth, his sons,
grandchildren, and countless friends.
Pallbearers will be grandson Bradley Alexander and nephews Kyle Helton, Dennis
Weber, Brian Weber, Stan Williams, Clint Weber, Matthew Weber, and Greg Weber.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Skelton, Junior Parker, and Herbert Brittain.
Condolences may be offered at
www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on September 23, 2010.
THIS
IS FATHER OF CHRISTOPHER LEON ALEXANDER, SPOUSE OF LEIGH ANN SANFORD, D/O LEON
WILLARD SANFORD AND MARY KATHRY.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Tommy
Dale Amburn,
age 64 of the Neuville Community, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 in
Nacogdoches.
Services
will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Larry Byrd and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Burial will follow at Spann’s
Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Mangum
Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
He was
born July 24, 1946 in San Augustine to Rube and Lena (Crawford) Amburn. He was a
member of Neuville Baptist Church.
He is
preceded in death by his Parents, Rube & Lena Amburn, Brothers & Sister, Bonell
Amburn, Charles Amburn, Kenneth Amburn, Doug Amburn, David Amburn and Gertie
Leach.
He is
survived by: Wife: Shirley Amburn of Center. Son: Tommy Lee Amburn & wife,
Taunua of Tenaha. Daughter: Beverly Amburn Hendricks & husband, Roger of
Center
5
Grandchildren: Dustin & Austin Estes, Ariel Amburn, Dakota Amburn, Lena
Hendricks
Brothers, Sisters and In-laws: Pat Hardy & husband, Ray of San Augustine,Dixie
Cucco of San Augustine, Jeannie Amburn of Center, Maxie Chumley & husband, Keith
of San Augustine
Billy Amburn & wife, Barbara of Center, Jane Robbins & husband, Kelly of Center,
Leona Amburn of Center, Virginia Amburn of Huxley
Numerous
Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Pallbearers: Andy Amburn, Raymond Amburn, Ricky Amburn, Kelly Amburn, Billy
Vonne Waller, Tim Hardy, Jammie Waller and Wesley Diamond
Honorary
Pallbearers: Robert Amburn, Billy Jack Amburn, Jerry Lynn Amburn and Leslie
Amburn
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
02/21/2011
THIS
IS BROTHER OF JANE MARIE AMBURN WHO MARRIED HAROLD RANDLE HUGHES, S/O HAROLD
"JOE" HUGHES, S/O EVERETT DOSS HUGHES, S/OROBERT CRITTENDON HUGHES, S/O ROBERT
TRAMMEL HUGHES AND DARTHA/DOROTHY TABITHE SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND
MARY MAGDALINE WEAVER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Lamerle Fleming
Anderson
Lamerle Fleming Anderson, 85, of Center, passed away September 3,
2005. Ms Anderson was born May 5, 1919 in Shelby County, Texas to W. C. Lovell,
II and Effie Iola Baggett Lovell. She was a member of the Called Out Church in
Center. Funeral services will be a t 2 pm, Monday, September 5, 2005 at Watson &
Sons Chapel with Rev. Earl Chesser & Bro. Dennis Casper officiating. Interment
will follow at
Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Pallbearers will be Steve Adams, Cecil
Chessher, Matthew Jamison, Bobby Waller, Roger Windham, Wendell Johnson & Brad
Jerigan. Honorary pallbearer will be Bro. Dennis Casper. Survivors Include:
Daughters, Rani Jamison & husband Ramon of Center. Johnnie Beth Hogg & husband
Gene of Lufkin. Son: Sam Williams of Grand Prairie, 8 Grandchildren, 17 Great
Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Husbands
Alfred S. Fleming & Norman Anderson, 2 brothers, W. C. Lovell Jr. & Beamon
Lovell, and 1 daughter in law Hilda Williams. Visitation will be held from 6 pm
to 8 pm, Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
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Hansen C. “Hoss” Andrews
Hansen C. “Hoss” Andrews, 81, of Center, passed away Monday,
September 19, 2005. He was born December 16, 1923 in Enterprise, Alabama to
Ewell Andrews and Florence Adams Andrews. He was a life-long resident of Center
and a member of Neuville Baptist Church. Mr. Andrews was retired from Santa Fe
Railroad and served in the US Navy during World War II.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at
Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Marion Huckaby officiating. Interment
to follow at Neuville Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Andrews, Andy McClain, Josh
Snider, Chris Snider, Justin Harkness & Brian Harkness.
Honorary pallbearers will be Friends of Brookshire Bros
Coffee Drinking Gang
Survivors include:
Daughters: Debby Snider & husband Jimmy of Tenaha,
Connie Spann of Center
Sons: Rickey Andrews & wife Gladys of Center, Charles
Ray Andrews & wife Charlotte of Cleveland
Sisters: Clara Wiggins of Longview & Grace McKinney of
Longview
Grandchildren: Josh Snider & wife Khristina of Tenaha,
Chris Snider of Carthage, Shanna Andrews of Center, Jessica Andrews of Center,
Vicki Johnson & husband Don of Center, Frances Spann of Center, Charlie Andrews
& wife Laquesha of Jasper, Melissa Guy & husband Greg of Jasper, Andy McClain &
wife Kristin of Jasper, Allison McClain of Austin, Nancy McClain of Austin, Jay
McClain of Cleveland
Special Granddaughter & Caregiver: Becky Harkness &
husband Brian of Center
Great Grandchildren: Jessie Snider, Justin Harkness,
Sara Harkness, Maggie Harkness, Forest Andrews & wife Bailey Michelle, Taylor
Guy, Adam Guy, Bryce Guy & Victoria McClain
Preceded in death by his wife Rosene “Rosie” Andrews, his parents, son-in-law
Pete Spann, two brothers and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to the Neuville Community Cemetery, 854 FM 2140,
Center, Texas.
reprinted with
permission
Money Arnold
Hicks Mortuary and Black and Clark Funeral Home in Dallas, announce
services for 80 year old, Money Arnold, formerly of Todd Springs. Services will
be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Gillion Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Mount Gillion Cemetery. Among Mr. Arnold’s survivors are
one daughter, Beth Joyce Jackson, of Dallas, one son, Avis Arnold, of Washington
D.C., three sisters, Irma Bolton, Mildred McClelland, and Margaret Fuller, and
one brother, Jimmie Arnold, all of Center.
reprinted with
permission
September 16, 2005
Bennie
Fred Askew,
age 95 of the Clever Creek Community passed away, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
at Pine Grove Nursing Home. Visitation
will be Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 5pm until 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home. Services
will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 10, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Elbert Jones, Bro. Bobby Warr and Bro. Larry Askew officiating. Burial will
follow at Clever Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Askew
was born November 2, 1915 in Shelby County to parents, William King Askew &
Charity (Creech) Askew. Mr. Askew has pastored at Mt. Herman Baptist Church and
New Bethel Baptist Church and he served as interim pastor for Harmony Baptist &
Patroon Missionary Baptist Church and assistant pastor at Clever Creek Baptist
Church where he was a member. He was a past member of the Shelbyville Sam
Houston Masonic Lodge # 32.
Mr. Askew
is preceded in death by his parents, William & Charity (Creech) Askew, Wife,
Ethel Marie Askew, Son, Glen Askew, wife, Alice Matthews Askew and 6 Brothers;
Americus Askew, Cary Askew, Monroe Askew, Robert Askew, Eugene Askew, Jewel
Askew and 4 Sisters; JoAnna McDonald, Evie Wright, Bertie Enmon & Lela Askew.
He is
survived by:
Daughter, Jeannene Helms & husband, Tom of Center.
Grandchildren: Mark Helms & wife, Jennifer of Rockwall,
Lori Krull.
4 Great Grandchildren: Jenna, Tyler & Conner Helms and Ethan Krull. Numerous
Nieces, Nephews Cousins and Friends.
Pallbearers will be: Chuck Bailey, Will Baty, Walt Baty, Spencer McFarland,
Wesley Warr, Ronnie Clark, Ray Askew & Robert Askew.
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
12/08/10
THIS IS BROTHER
OF BERTIE RAY ASKEW, W/O CHARLIE THOMAS ENMON, S/O THOMAS CALVIN ENMON AND
FRANCES ELIZABETH HOLT, D/O CHARLES E. HOLT AND MARY EMELINE HUGHES, D/O JAMES
MCCAIN HUGHES AND ELIZABETH ANN SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND
BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Henry
Bailey
of Huxley,
passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Willis Knighton North in Shreveport,
LA. Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home. Among his survivors include:
Wife: Elaine Bailey of Huxley. Services and Additional Information will be given
at a later time. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center,
Texas.
reprinted with permission
10/20/2010
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SHELBY
COUNTY TODAY - 10/21/2010
Henry
Bailey,
82, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Willis
Knighton North in Shreveport , LA.
Graveside
Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at
Wimberly
Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Luke Garrett and Bro. Wes Hall officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, October 22, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born
September 12, 1928 in Shelby County to James T. and Mamie (Permenter)
Bailey. He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church . He is
preceded in death by his Parents, James T. and Mamie Bailey.
He is
survived by: Wife: Elaine Bailey of Huxley. Sister: Christine Wood of
Balch Springs. Niece: Carolyn Sipes. Nephew: Craig Wood of Balch
Springs. 3 Sisters-in-law: Eva Jean Byars of Nacogdoches, Imo Jean
Jackson of Nacogdoches, Billie Wheeler of Center.
Aunt: Rosie
Permenter of Jackson , Mississippi. Numerous Friends & Relatives
Pallbearers:
Chuck Sechler, Sammy O’rear, Bert Furlow, Mack O’rear and Charles
Wimberly.
Honorary
Pallbearers: Carroll Wilson, Clovis Furlow and Billy Jack Corbell.
In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to Wimberly Cemetery 11466 FM 2694
Shelbyville , Texas 75973 or the charity of your choice.
You may sign
the online registry book athttps://www.mangumfh.net/ Services are under
the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center , Texas |
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THIS IS SPOUSE OF MARY ELAINE WHEELER, D/O ROBERT ELVIN WHEELER AND
NANCY BULAR HOLT, D/O SILAS HENRY HOLT. S/O WILLIAM SILAS HOLT AND MARY
ADALINE SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM AMASA SAMFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley |
reprinted with
permission
- 03/15/2011
Ethel (McCray)
Baker,
89, of Jacksonville , passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Senior Care of
Jacksonville.
Services will
be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Willow Grove Church in Joaquin with
Rev. Rennie Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery .
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm. at
Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born
December 10, 1921 in Shelby County to R.C. Snider and Bernice (Holt) Snider.
She is preceded
in death by a brother during World War II, her father in 1978, her mother in
1985 & Two Husbands, Llyod McCray in 1954 & L.D. Baker Sr. in 1980.
She is survived
by:
Three Children:
Buck McCray & Family of Marshall
Joyce Miles & Family of Jacksonville
Betty McGee & Family of Austin
7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandsons
4 Sisters:
Mrs. Weldon Cammack of Joaquin
Mrs. Eugene Blount of Joaquin
Mrs. Comer Baker of Waxahachie
Mrs. Perry Gunter of Houston
A Number of
Nieces & Nephews
2 Step
Children:
L.D. Baker Jr. of the Logan Community
Charles Baker of the Logan Community
A Number of
Step Grand & Great Grand Children
Pallbearers
will be the Nephews, Gene Blount, Ronnie Blount, Ricky Blount,
Rennie Baker, Rennie Cammack& Sherman Spradley
In Lieu of
flowers, Family requests make donations to Willow Grove Community Church , 359
CR 3051, Center, Texas75935
THIS IS
DAUGHTER OF RENNIE CLEMENT SNIDER, S/O JAMES SYLVESTER SNIDER, S/O WILLIAM
GRIFFIN SNIDER, S/O WILLIAM G. SNIDER AND MARY ANN SAMFORD, D/O THOMAS JASPER
SAMFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Lawrence G. Ballard
TUSCALOOSA Lawrence G. Ballard, age 87, of Tuscaloosa, died Dec. 2, 2010, at
Hospice of West Alabama. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Grants
Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Fosters with Bro. Billy Joy officiating and
Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ann Ballard.
Survivors include his daughter, Laura Sanders (Doug); his son, Danny Ballard
(Peggy); his brother, Clifton Ballard (Myrtle); his grandson, Daniel Lawrence
Rice; his great-grandson, Mason Ward Rice; his step-grandchildren, Roddy Sanders
(Kim), Doug Sanders, Jr. (Teresa), Christy McClary (Robbie), and Michael
Pittsenbarger (Brittany); and his step-great-grandchildren, Chelsey Rae Sanders,
Cameron Douglas Sanders, John Mark McClary, Amanda McClary, Chloe Elizabeth
Pittsenbarger, and Kelly Christina Pittsenbarger.
Pallbearers will be Danny Ballard, Doug Sanders, Sr., Roddy Sanders, Daniel
Rice, Doug Sanders, Jr., Michael Pittsenbarger, and John Mark McClary.
Honorary pallbearers are Ballard Electric, Inc., Radiology Clinic, Harmony Hill
Trucking, Donna Brown, Jim and Jennifer Wood, Bobby Hemphill, Dave and Bonnie
Wookman, and Dental Care South.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of
West Alabama.
Condolences may be offered at
www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.
Published
in Tuscaloosa News on December 3, 2010
THIS IS BROTHER
OF CLIFTON WILLINGTON BALLARD, JR., SPOUSE OF MYRTLE IRENE MADDOX, D/O JAMES
HARVEY MADDOX AND ROSETTA WATKINS, D/O JOHN DAVID "TEEN" WATKINS AND MARY ANN
"MOLLY" SANFORD, D/O JACOB THOMAS SANFORD AND ELIZABETH "BECKY" TAYLOR.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Juanita
Jones Dunn Barger
NORTHPORT Juanita Jones Dunn Barger, of Northport, died Jan. 22, 2011,
at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25,
2011, at Sunset Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Jones officiating. Burial
will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity
Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to
services at the funeral home. The body will lie in state one hour prior
to services at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Moody Barger; former
husband and father of her three children, William Ray Dunn; son, Michael
“Mickey” Jerome Dunn; grandson, William Wesley “Wes” Dunn; brothers,
Alfred Jones, Leldon Jones, and Nixon Jones; sisters, Marjorie Appling
Daniels, Lavora Larson, and Laurette Jones; and two infant grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Reta Dunn Sanford (Arnold) of Northport,
Ala.; son, Larry Ray Dunn, Sr. of Duncanville, Ala.; daughter-in-law,
Wynell Dunn of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Arnie Sanford (Leaha),
Wendy Sanford Perry (Larry Wayne), Brandi Sanford Hinkle (Patrick),
Larry Ray Dunn, Jr., Robert Dunn (Dana), Pammie Dunn Quilliams (Markus),
Kimberly Dunn Sealy (Dusty), Tiffany Dunn (Bert), Shelly Dunn Davis
(Jeff), Cheri Dunn Black, and Sheila Dunn Jacobs Morgan (Robert); along
with 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Our mother was a loving person who found joy in being with her children
and grandchildren. During her years before her health deteriorated she
enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. One of our favorite dishes
was her famous fried apple pies.
Pallbearers will be Arnie Sanford, Larry Ray Dunn, Jr., Robert Dunn,
Larry Wayne Perry, Patrick Hinkle, Markus Quilliams, Dusty Sealy, and
Kirk Patrick.
Honorary pallbearers are Bill and Brenda Rayburn, Joe and Apryl Botto,
Nathan and Amberly Mixon, Aubrey Nichols, Jeanette Walters, Brenda
Melton, friends of Five Points Baptist Church, Hospice of West Alabama,
employees of DCH Angio Unit 2nd floor, employees of Forest Manor Nursing
Home Station One, Paul and Anne Lavender, employees of United Parcel
Service, Harold and Jean Strachan, and friends, neighbors, and employees
of Presbyterian Apartments in Northport.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to
Hospice of West Alabama or the charity of one's choice.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on January 24, 2011
THIS IS MOTHER OF
RETA DUNN SANFORD, WIFE OF ARNOLD SANFORD, SR., S/O WAYLAND EDWARD SANFORD
(RUBYLENE JONES), S/O JOHN HENRY SANFORD (LELA CATHERINE SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM
ABSALOM SANFORD), S/O JOHN WILEY SANFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Charles Ray Bell
Charles Ray Bell, Age 7
2, of Lufkin passed away
Saturday October 15, 2005 at
Woodlawn Heights Medical Center
in Lufkin. Graveside services
will be held at 4 pm Monday,
October 17, 2005 at the Strong
Cemetery in Huxley, Texas with
Bro. Leonard Milford
officiating. Interment will be
at the Strong Cemetery.
Survivors Include: Sisters: Lois O'Rear and husband Donald of
Shelbyville, Margaret Kay and
husband Elwood of Shelbyville.
Sister-in-law: Sue Bell of
Center. 4 Nieces: Debra Kay, Kim
Kay, Cris Cansler & Shelia
O'Rear. 1 Nephew: Bubba Bell.
Preceded in death by Parents:
Authur and Ruby Cain Bell. 1
Brother: James Bell. Visitation
will be held from 5 to 7 pm
Sunday, October 16, 2005 at
Watson & Sons Funeral Home in
Center.
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permission
SHELBY COUNTY TODAY -
08/12/2010
Donald
Ray Belrose, 51,
of Center, passed away Wednesday,
August 11, 2010 at Holiday Nursing
Center. He was born January 4, 1959
in
Port Arthur to Robert Belrose
and Martha Ruth Green Belrose.
Donald loved to hunt. He also loved
to work on guns and was a licensed
gunsmith. A memorial service will be
held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August
14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel in
Center with Bro. Pat Windham and
Bro. Lamar Rash officiating.
He is survived by: Parents, Robert
W.& Martha Belrose of Center.
Brother, Bobby Belrose & wife
Charlotte of Lumberton. Nieces
& Nephews: Stoney Belrose, Shanique
Belrose, and Jamie Belrose. Uncles:
Jimmy Belrose of Sardis. A.B.
Belrose of Port Neches. Aunt,
Bonnie Belrose of Sardis. Also
numerous other relatives.
Preceded in death by: Uncle, Forrest
Belrose.
Online
condolences & tributes can be sent
at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
reprinted with permission
THIS IS SON OF
ROBERT WAYNE BELROSE, SR., S/O CECIL
EMMETT BELROSE AND VENA MAE
WILLOUGHBY, D/O WALTER FLETCHER
WILLOUGHBY, S/O HENRY W.
WILLOUGHBY AND LOUELLEN
CREASE WEBB, D/O JEFFERSON N. WEBB
AND MARGARET BEAM, D/O EZEKIAL/EZEKIEL
BEAM AND MATILDA SAMFORD, D/O
WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND
BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Martha
Ruth Belrose,
78, of Center, passed away January 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born on
January 20, 1933 in Center to Jesse M. Green and Zuma Carroll Green. Mrs.
Belrose was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Temple
Baptist Church in Port Neches.
Visitation
will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Watson & Sons
Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday,
January 25, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Sis. Melba Rodgers
officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Belrose, Todd Clark, Lonnie
Belrose, Danny Cecil Belrose, Bobby Chandler, Melvin Tomlin, Chris Barton,
Stoney Foux, Roe Belrose, Steve Tomlin and Steven Belrose.
She is
survived by: Husband,
Robert W. Belrose of Center. Son, Bobby
Belrose and wife Charlotte of Lumberton.
Grandchildren;
Stoney, Shanique and Jamie Seven
Great Grandchildren
Preceded
in death by;
Son, Donald Ray Belrose
Online
condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
reprinted with permission
01/23/2011
THIS IS WIFE OF
ROBERT WAYNE BELROSE, SR., S/O CECIL EMMETT BELROSE AND VENA MAE WILLOUGHBY, D/O
WALTER FLETCHER WILLOUGHBY, S/O HENRY W. WILLOUGHBY AND LOUELLEN CREAS WEBB, D/O
JEFFERSON N. WEBB AND MARY MARGARET BEAM, D/O EZEKIAL/EZEKIEL BEAM AND MATILDA
SAMFORD, D/O WILLIAM "LITTLE BILLY" SAMFORD AND BARBARA REBECCA SNIDER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
NORTHPORT--
Floyd "Sam"
Bigham,
age 82, of Northport, died March 12, 2011, at DCH Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with
Bro. Terrell Jones and Rev. Jerry Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in
Memory Hill Gardens 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.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Clemy Bigham; wife,
Mary Marie Bigham; and brothers and sisters, Grady Bigham, Gracie Garcia, and
Lewis Bigham.
Survivors include his daughters, Belinda Ricke, Kathy Roberts (David), and
Sharon Wilson (Joe); sons, Glen Bigham (Betty) and Gary Bigham; sisters, Frances
Sanford, Edna Rogers, and Annie Smith Trannie; brothers, Frank Bigham, Verner
Bigham, and Edward Bigham; grandchildren, Jason Farley, Greg Farley, Jen Goode,
Wayne Bigham, Wesley Bigham, Saranda Allday, Melinda Foster, David Roberts,
Jeremy Roberts, Shannon Garrick, April McInnis, Patricia Bradford, Jessica
Morns, Walter Wilson, Sara Carter, Andy Morgan, Anthony DeBoer, and Amanda; 27
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved
his family and friends, and they loved him. He loved his job, nature, hunting,
and his Lord. We will all have great memories of a wonderful man.
Pallbearers will be Jason Farley, Greg Farley, Wayne Bigham, Wesley Bigham,
Keefer Thornhill, and David McCarter.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Anand Pandey; Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist
Church; Tuscaloosa Chevrolet; the staff and nurses of ACCU, especially Katie
Brown; and Cates Hunting Club.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Phillips
Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
reprinted with permission
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Evelyn Myrle Stewart
Blackwell,
86 of Center, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. She was born February 15,
1924 in Lamesa, Texas to Paul Rust Stewart. Ms. Blackwell was a christian wife
and mother.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 21,2010 at
Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00
am, Monday, November 22, 2010 at
Smith
Cemetery with Bro. Ardie Brown officiating.
She is
survived by: Children: Benjamin Harold Blackwell, Jr. and wife, Mara of
Alameda, CA. Paul Robert Blackwell and wife, Katherine of Nacogdoches, Mary Lee
Blackwell of Center, Barbara Carol Blackwell Braddock and husband, Kenneth of
Center. Sister: Lola Faye Richardson of Centerpoint, TX. Grandchildren:
Heather Katherine Blackwell Marcum & husband, George
Jennifer Mary Blackwell Higgins, M.D. & husband, Samuel LiAnna Barbara Bittick &
husband, Wayne Weldin, Jon Miles Braddock & wife, Nichole, Amanda Faith Bittick,
Joshua David Bittick,
Paul Ryan Blackwell, Hardy Westbrook Blackwell, Forrest Daniel Blackwell. Great
Grandchildren: MiKennah Noelle Bartley
James Caden Braddock, Samuel Herston Higgins, Myla Kennedy Braddock, Anna
Katherine Higgins, Benjamin Harold Higgins
Proceeded in death by: Husband, Benjamin Harold Blackwell, Sr.
Parents, Paul Rust and Velma Lee Westbrook Stewart.
One brother, William Clemens Stewart
Online
condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
reprinted with
permission
11/19/2010
THIS IS
MOTHER OF BARBARA CAROL BLACKWELL, SPOUSE OF DAVID LEE BITTICK, S/O JOHNNIE
OLIVE BITTICK, S/O BUCK MADISON BITTICK, S/O GEORGE CRITTENDON BITTICK, JR., S/O
OF GEORGE CRITTENDON BITTICK, SR. AND MARY/MARGARET ANN SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T.
SAMFORD AND MARY MADALINE WEAVER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Robert F. Blain, JR.
11/12/1954 - 10/06/2010
Age 55,
died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident. He was born November 12, 1954 to Robert F. and Jean (Naugle) Blain.
Bobby graduated from Milan High School in 1972. He met his future wife, Rhonda
Hughes while working with the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus in San
Diego, California. They were married in San Diego, in 1994 and moved to Michigan
where he worked for various manufacturers until he medically retired. Survivors
besides his wife Rhonda, include several aunts, uncles, cousins include many of
whom live in the area, his dog Coco and bird Scooby Doo.
He was preceded in death by his mother Jean in 2007 and grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Naugle.
Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan on Saturday,
October 9, 2010 from 1-3pm where services will be held at 3:00pm. Burial will
follow at London Township Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the family in
his memory
www.ochalekstark.com.
THIS IS SPOUSE OF RHONDA JEAN HUGHES, D/O WILLIAM LARRY HUGHES, S/O WILLIAM
GLENN HUGHES, S/O WILLIAM CRAWFORD HUGHES, S/O WILLIAM PARMER/PHILLIP "BILLY"
HUGHES AND REBECCA MARGARET SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALENE
WEAVER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Mrs. Mildred Young
Blinka
Mildred Young Blinka,
age 85, of Shulenburg,. Texas
passed away on Friday, October
7, 2005. Graveside services will
be held at 1 pm on Monday,
October 10, 2005 at the
Sandhill
Cemetery in Shelby County. She
was preceded in death by three
sisters: Dorothy Jean in 1961,
Beatrice and Bonita in 1984.
Mrs. Blinka is survived by her
daughter, Kay Philage of
Holland, Michigan, one grandson,
Bryan, two granddaughters,
Jennifer and Kelly, one brother
George Edward, one half-brother,
Kenneth and two sisters, Malde
Marie and Mary Grace. Mangum
Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
reprinted with
permission
Jimmy Neal Bolton
Graveside service for Jimmy Neal Bolton, 57, of Timpson will be at
11 a.m. Friday at Blair Cemetery, Timpson, with the Rev. Elmer Mathews, pastor
of Good Hope Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in
Blair Cemetery,
Timpson. Bolton died Sept. 7, 2005, in Timpson. Born Aug. 8, 1948, in Panola
County, he was the son of Neal and Anna Lou Langley Bolton. He was a heavy
equipment operator, a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and a U.S. Army
veteran, having served in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Scott
Bolton of Timpson; parents, Neal and Anna Lou Langley Bolton of Carthage; sons,
Brian Bolton and Brett Bolton of Beckville; sister, Judy Spicer of Oldfield,
Mo.; and one grandchild. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. Taylor Funeral
Home, Timpson.
reprinted with
permission
Jeanice
Brimingham,
75, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Shelby
Regional Medical Center.
Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at
Mangum
Funeral Home Chapel
with Bro. Aubie McSwain officiating. Burial will follow at
Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, August
26, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born May 5, 1935 to Daniel H. and Ilda (Samford)
Short. She is preceded in death by her Parents,
Daniel and Ilda
Short. She is survived by: Husband: Tulen Brimingham of Center. Son: Jeffrey
Wayne McCollum of Kemp. Daughter: Cheryl McCollum Davis of Arlington.
Daughter: Melinda McCollum Blankenship of
Athens. 5
Grandchildren. 2 Great Grandchildren. 2 Step-Daughters: Lucinda Sue Shell of
Colony. Minyon La ine Ridley of
Tyngsboro, MA.
Brother: John Short & wife, Mary of Houston. Sister: Danna Short
Morgan & husband, Harry “Butch” of
Whitewright, TX. 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
08/24/2010
THIS IS DAUGHTER OF DANIEL HAYES SHORT AND ILDA JEWELL SAMFORD, D/O
SIMON EDWARD
SAMFORD, SR. AND ARRY MILDERT WALLIS.
submitted
by
Dennis Gurley
Tye Brittain
Tye B. Brittain, 75, of Center, passed away Friday, September 30,
2005. He was born January 25, 1930 in Shelby County, Texas to John Willis
Brittain and Tennie C. Buckley. Mr. Brittain was of the Baptist faith. Funeral
services will be held at 4 pm Saturday, October, 1, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel
in Center with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating. Interment to follow at
Strong
Cemetery in Huxley. Pallbearers will be Shannon Langford, Charles Barr, Bruce Koonce, Craig Moss, Davis A. Brittain & Michael David Brittain. Honorary
pallbearers will be Tommy Braxton, John Dillon, Mike Braxton, Stevie Cox, David
Adkinson, Keith Braxton & Buddy Moss. Survivors include: Wife, Bertha Ann
Brittain of Center. Daughters, Laura Griffin of Center, Deborah Dennis and
husband Randy of Joaquin, Cindy Langford & husband Shannon of Center. Sons,
Willis Eugene Brittain of Navasota, Roland Brittain of Tenaha, Johnny Brittain &
wife Tammy of Center and Ricky Brittain of Palestine. 12 Grandchildren and 7
Great Grandchildren. Sisters Mary Miller of Huxley, Avis Moss & husband Barney
of Joaquin. Brother, J. I. Brittain and wife Pauline of Axtec, N.M. Also a number
of nieces, nephews cousins & a host of friends. Visitation will be held from 5
pm to 8 pm Friday, September 30, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
reprinted with permission
Alonzo Burrell
Percy Garner and Son
Mortuary announces services for
73 year old, Alonzo Burrell, of
San Augustine. Services will be
tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at
one o’clock, at Mount Dena
Baptist Church, in San
Augustine. Interment will be in
Mount Dena Cemetery. Visitation
will be today (Friday) from noon
until seven p.m. at Garner
Mortuary Chapel. Among Mr.
Burrell’s survivors are his
companion, Velma Jean Garrett,
of San Augustine, one daughter,
Stephanie Jenkins, of San
Augustine, four brothers, I. O.
Burrell, Leo Burrell, and Albert
Burrell, all of San Augustine,
and Leonard Burrell, of
Oklahoma, and two sisters, Mary
Lou Holma, of San Augustine, and
Cora L. Burrell, of California. reprinted
with permission
October 21, 2005
John Edward Bush
John Edward Bush, age,
82, of Vidor passed away
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at
Woodlawn Height Hospital in
Lufkin. Services will be 2 pm
Friday, October 28, 2005 at
Mangum Funeral Home in Center,
Tx. with burial to follow at
White Rock Cemetery in Center, Tx. Visitation is Thursday,
October 27, 2005 from 5 pm until
9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. He
was born November 12, 1922 in
Shelby County to parents, James
Byron Bush & Willie Etta Day
Bush. He was preceded in death
by his father James Byron Bush,
Mother, Willie Etta Day Bush &
Grandson, David Bush. He is
survived by Wife, Letha Mae Bush
of Vidor, 1 Daughter Linda
Castilaw & Husband, Charles of
Vidor, 2 Sons, Eddie Bush &
Wife, Diane of Lufkin and Mike
Bush & Wife, Sheila of Boise,
Idaho. 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great
Grandchildren. Pallbearers :
Kenny Bush, Chris Castilaw,
Benny Russell, Steve Adams,
Morris McLane, & Taylor Bush.
Services are under the direction
of Mangum Funeral Home, Center,
Texas.
reprinted with permission
EUTAW.
Joel Patrick
"Pat" Calabrese,
age 66, of Eutaw, died Sept. 22, 2010, at home. Services will be 10 a.m.
Saturday at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. LeRoy Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Coker Cemetery with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial
Provider, directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Calabrese; his mother, Mary E.
Stevens; and his brother, Jim Calabrese.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Calabrese; his son, Joel "Joey" Calabrese,
Jr.; his grandsons, Joey Calabrese, III and James Ridge Calabrese; his sister,
Vicki Akridge (Aubry); and his brother, Bob Calabrese.
He was a loving husband, father, and Papa. Pat was owner of Pat's Grocery of
Coker and Pat's Auto Service for many years. He never met a stranger and was a
friend to everyone.
Pallbearers will be Roy Pugh, Doug Pugh, Mark Pugh, Ronnie Powell (R. P.),
Jeremy Swindle, and Joey Calabrese.
Honorary pallbearers are employees of Robinson Bend Operating Company, friends
and neighbors of Coker and Eutaw, Carl Brown, employees of Summit Pipe & Supply,
Raymond and Sylvia Love, employees of Goodyear Tire, Jerry and Teresa Channell,
Dr. Howard Falgout, Dr. Brian Wilhite, Dr. William Hill, Dr. Krishnamurthy, Dale
Roland, and B. J. McAteer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American
Cancer Society .
Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on September 24, 2010
THIS
IS FATHER OF JOEL PATRICK "JOEY" CALABRESE, JR., SPOUSE OF SHEENA GAYLE NELSON,
D/O BOBBY JOE NELSON, S/O WILLIAM CLYDE "JACK" NELSON AND EMMA RUTH WRIGHT, D/O
JAMES WILLIAM WRIGHT AND MAUDE/MAUDIE LOU SANFORD, D/O JOHN RUFUS SANFORD AND
JERUSHA EMMA STRICKLAND SANFORD
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
James Ridge
Calabrese -- Born out of wedlock to Joel Patrick Calabrese, Jr. and Jennifer
Dunn - not married. Joel Patrick Calabrese, III -- Parents are Joel Patrick
Calabrese, Jr. and Rhonda Michelle Jones. Source also states that she doesn't
think that Joel Patrick Calabrese, Jr. and Margaret Ann Strickland were married
and that he has had others and is currently living with another that he isn't
married to.
Maxie Campbell
Funeral Services for 65
year old, Maxie Campbell will be
held tomorrow (Thursday)
afternoon at one o’clock, in
Denton. Among Mr. Campbell’s
survivors are his wife, Jo
Campbell, two sons, Tim and
Tony, two daughters, DeeDee and
Shay, five brothers, John, Coy,
Glenn, Jerry, and Ken Campbell,
and three sisters, Eula Worsham,
Billye Cather, and Sue Davis.
reprinted with permission
October 4, 2005
Carnahan family
Brenda Ann
(Logan) Carroll
NORTHPORT Brenda Ann (Logan) Carroll, age 51, of Northport, passed away
Jan. 6, 2011. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Memory Chapel Funeral
Home with Brandon Pinion and Raymond Robertson officiating. Burial will
follow at Memory Hills Gardens with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a
Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior
to services at the funeral home.
Born on Jan. 12, 1959, she was preceded in death by her father, Marion
J. Logan.
Survivors include her mother, Mattie Marie Hedrick; a brother, William
Gary Logan; a sister, Melinda (Logan) Hood; two children, Daniel Wayne
Carroll and Angela Marie (Carroll) Johnson; four grandchildren, Preston
Daniel Carroll, Nathan Edward Carroll, Joshua Hayden Johnson, and Kimber
Maylynn Johnson; a niece, Samantha Elisa Logan; and a nephew, Mark
Anthony Hood.
Faithful caretaker for her mother for several years, Brenda will be
sorely missed. One of her great passions was Alabama football, and she
shared many televised games with her mother over the years. Another gift
she had was for singing. During the 80's she often enjoyed singing solos
at Rosedale Baptist Church.
Brenda simply had a servant's heart. She adored her children and
grandchildren and loved every animal she ever met. Everyone who met
Brenda loved her.
The family has lovingly bestowed upon Brenda the degree of Master of
Divinity—the candy kind. She shared her expertise with other family
members and often gave trays of divinity to neighbors and friends.
Published in Tuscaloosa News on January 9, 2011
THIS IS DAUGHTER
OF MARION JOSEPH LOGAN AND MATTIE MARIE NELL SMITH LOGAN HEDRICK, 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.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Mrs. Alberta Cartwright
Community Funeral Home of Center
announces services for 96 year
old, Mrs. Alberta Cartwright, of
Center. Services will be
Saturday Afternoon at one
o’clock, at Saint Paul Baptist
Church, in Center. Interment in
McWilliams Cemetery. Among Mrs.
Cartwright’s survivors is a
sister, Oma Lee Kyle, of
Center. reprinted
with permission
October 26, 2005
Kenneth Edward Channell
- BUHL-
Kenneth Edward Channell, age 37, of
Buhl, died Aug. 11, 2010, at DCH
Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date. Published
in
Tuscaloosa News on August 13,
2010.
FUNERAL
NOTICE: Kenneth E. Channell - BUHL
Kenneth E. Channell, age 37, of
Buhl, died Aug. 11, 2010, at DCH
Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Buhl
Church of God with
Rev. Kenneth Andrews and Rev.
David Howell officiating. Burial
will follow in Parker Cemetery in
Buhl with Sunset Funeral Home, a
Dignity Memorial Provider,
directing. Visitation will be one
hour prior to services at the
church. Published in Tuscaloosa News
on August 26, 2010.
THIS IS
SPOUSE OF BRANDI LEIGH BIGHAM, D/O
FLOYD "LARRY" BIGHAM (SAONDA LYNN
PORTER), S/O FLOYD THELTON BIGHAM
(VELETTA DORIS MADDOX), S/O
MARVIN MARTIN BIGHAM AND ADA
ELIZABETH SANFORD, D/O JAMES A.
SANFORD, S/O ASA L. SANFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
|
Mrs. Mildred Inez Chaviers
Funeral service for Mrs. Mildred Inez Chaviers, age 82, of Nacogdoches,
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday September 14, 2005, at Laird Funeral Home. The
Rev. Joe Orr and the Rev. James Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in
Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Chaviers passed away Monday, September 12, 2005, in
Nacogdoches. Born March 31, 1923, in Carthage, she was the daughter of Flora Mae
Lloyd Connell and Mike Connell. She was a homemaker, and together with her
husband, owned and operated Chaviers Dairy Farm. Inez was an excellent cook and
loved to work in her flower garden. She also enjoyed traveling and was an avid
reader of the Bible. She was a member of Mt. Enterprise First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Chaviers belonged to the DAV Ladies Auxiliary and the Republican
Presidential Task Force. Survivors include daughters Frances Ballenger of
Nacogdoches, Delores Bailey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches; granddaughter Rene
Ballenger of Henderson; grandson Britt Ballenger and wife Amy of Jasper;
step-granddaughter Linda Campbell and husband Doug of Carthage and nephew Jimmy
Ward and wife Sherry of Center. She is also survived by great nieces and
nephews. Mrs. Chaviers was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of
forty-seven years, Virgil Chaviers; brother Clifford Connell; sisters Lucille
Connell, Ruth Ward and Willie Ritchey; and son-in-law Jack Ballenger. Active
pallbearers will be Jason Russell, Mark Horner, Mike Porter, Michael Stanaland,
Britt Ballenger, Doug Stewart and Garrell Faulkner. Memorials may be made to
Life Care Hospice, 320 North Street, Ste. 311, Nacogdoches, TX 75961. The family
will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Tuesday September 13, 2005. Laird Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements.
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Brady
Clark,
87, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at a Tyler hospice. He
was born July 30, 1923 in Shelby County to Charlie E. Clark and Ida Sanford
Clark. Mr. Clark was a member of the Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in
Shelbyville and Sardis Missionary Baptist Church . He served in the Marine Corps
during WWII.
Visitation
will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm , Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Watson &
Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm , Friday,
November 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Masonic graveside services will
follow at Sardis Cemetery .
Pallbearers will be David Clark, Cade Clark, Anthony Clark, Dustin Clark,
Richard Baack, Bradley Baldwin and Darrell McDaniel.
He is
survived by: Daughter,
Angela Clark McCaa & husband Jerry of College Station. Son, Blain
Clark, joined by Kim Krauskopf of Center
Granddaughter, Heather Clark Moody & husband Donny of Center.
Grandsons:
Chant Clark & wife Nicole of Center.
Todd Clark & wife Darlene of Center.
Colin Clark of Center.
Will Corbell & wife Laura of Houston
Special
Grandson, Michael Dean of Center. Sister,
Elsie McDaniel of Campti. Preceded
in death by:
Parents, Charlie E. Clark and Ida Sanford Clark.
Wife, Dorothy Clark.
Son, Larry Clark.
Brothers, Elton Clark and Leo Clark
Online
condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
THIS IS WILLIS
BRADY CLARK, S/O CHARLES EDWARD CLARK AND IDA VERA SANFORD, D/O SIMON ZELOTES
SANFORD. I DO NOT HAVE THE PARENTAGE FOR SIMON ZELOTES SANFORD. PERHAPS YOU CAN
FURNISH ME WITH SAME.
reprinted with permission
11/24/2010
Eldridge
G. Clifton
OBITUARY: E. G. Clifton - Eldridge G. Clifton, 69, of Route 12, died Wednesday
at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Roebuck
Chapel with burial in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery near Springville. A
native of Fayette, Mr. Clifton had lived in Birmingham 45 years. He was a
veteran of World War 1 and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Clifton was a
retired shoe repairman. Survivors include his wife Lela Clifton; three
daughters, Mrs. Lois Ragsdale of Tarrant, Mrs. Dorothy Curl of Columbiana and
Mrs. Shirley Franklin of Manchester, Conn.; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Andress
of Birmingham, Mrs. Margaret Bolack and Mrs. Myrt Galloway, both of Tarrant, and
ten grandchildren. The Birmingham News, August 18, 1966, page 17.
THIS IS ELDRIDGE GURREY CLIFTON, B. JANUARY 17, 1897, D. AUGUST 17, 1966 AT THE
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL IN BIRMINGHAM, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.
GURREY, AS HE WAS CALLED WAS A SON OF WILLIAM GANAWAY CLIFTON AND WILLIE ARETTA
SANFORD CLIFTON, MY MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS. WILLIE ARETTA SANFORD WAS A DAUGHTER
OF JOHN RUFUS SANFORD AND JERUSHA EMMA STRICKLAND SANFORD, THIS BEING THE SECOND
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY OF JOHN RUFUS SANFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
|
Mary Jane Harvey Coody,
55, of Center, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Shreveport,
Louisiana. She was born October 23, 1954 in Beckville to Jim Bob Harvey
and Tommie Lee Thedford Harvey. Ms. Coody was a loving mother and
grandmother.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 8,
2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 pm, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment
will follow in the Strong Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Williams, Ronnie Bright, Danny Harvey, John
Weir, Chris Hunsley and Steven Harvey. Honorary pallbearers will be
Day’rien Williams, Randy Simmons, Bobby Joe Harvey and Kenny Bright.
She is survived by: Son, Michael Wayne Harvey of Center. Daughters;
Jamie Lynn Tarver of Center, Melissa Ann Chevalier of Jacksonville,
Florida, Angela Lynn Hughes of Center, Susan Rene’ Hughes of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren; Okemia Harvey, Michael “MJ” Harvey, Brianna Chevalier,
William Skinner, David Skinner, Elizabeth Jordan,
Jason Jordan Jr., Kathleen “Taylor” Hughes, David Hughes Jr., Diana
Valencia, Cristian Valencia, Adrianna Taylor,
Darian Hughes, Daleya Hughes, Odonteis “Quary” Green Jr.
Brothers; Jay Carl Harvey of Center, Everett Earl Harvey of Amarillo,
Bob “Bobby” Harvey of Center
Sisters; Joann Jordan of Nacogdoches, Dorothy Way Weir of Wells, Linda
Ruth Harvey of Center, Sherry Martin of Carthage
Preceded in death by: Parents, Jim Bob and Tommie Lee Thedford Harvey.
Husband, Ben Edward Coody. Son, Baby Boy Livingston. Sisters; Billie
Ruth Forrest, Jo Dale Harvey and Alice Faye Wingate. Nephews; Jonathon
Forrest, Michael “Scooter” Wingate and Derrick Pina. Nieces; Wendy
Nicole Harvey and Hope Harvey
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
reprinted with permission
SHELBY COUNTY TODAY
9/06/2010 |
THIS IS
EX-WIFE OF DELBERT WAYNE HUGHES, S/O ROBERT "R C" HUGHES, SR., S/O HARVEY
HUGHES, S/O ROBERT CRITTENDON HUGHES, S/O ROBERT TRAMMEL HUGHES AND DOROTHY
TABITHE SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALENE WEAVER. submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Funeral
services for
Wilson Cozart, 70, of Houston , TX , will be held at 2:00 PM
, Thursday, December 23, 2010 , at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson , TX ,
with Rev. Alvin Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in
Corinth Cemetery,
Timpson. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM , Wednesday, December 22, at Taylor
Funeral Home. Mr. Cozart passed away December 21, 2010 , in Houston , TX .
Born
September 7, 1940 , in Center, TX, Wilson Cozart was the son of the late Thomas
Jefferson Cozart and Lona Adelle ( Wilson ) Cozart. He had retired as a truck
driver for Zolman Construction Company and was a Baptist.
Survivors
include his wife Valinda Ann (Clark) Cozart of Houston; son Lucas Wayne Cozart
and wife Diana of Huffman,TX; daughter Amy Michelle Corpus of Houston; brothers
Billy Cozart and wife Diane of Spring, Thomas Cozart and wife Pat of Garrison,
and Jerry Cozart of Garrison; sisters Sadie Burgay of Center and Sue Stilley and
husband Jimmy of Timpson; 4 grandchildren: Michael Joseph Corpus, Cortney Ann
Corpus, Seth Christopher Cozart, and Aiden Bryce Cozart. In addition to his
parents, Wilson Cozart was preceded in death by his brothers Elton Cozart and
Kenneth Cozart.
To offer
condolences or to register on-line, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor
Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr. , Timpson , TX , is in charge of arrangements.
reprinted with permission
SHELBY COUNTY TODAY
12/22/2010
THIS IS BROTHER
OF BILLY WAYNE COZART, WHO MARRIED NELLIE DIANNE STANLEY, D/O GUY STANLEY, SR.,
S/O LAFAYETTE JOHNSON STANLEY AND MARY ANN HOLT, D/O ASA BURT HOLT AND PERNICIA
I. BITTICK, D/O GEORGE CRITTENDON BITTICK, SR. AND MARY "MARGARET" ANN/MIRIAM
SAMFORD, D/O ELKANAH T. SAMFORD AND MARY MAGDALINE WEAVER.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
Dorothy Mae "Booda"
Crockett
Community Funeral Home
of Center announces services for
66 year old, Dorothy Mae “Booda”
Crockett, of the East Hamilton
Community. Services will be
Saturday Morning at 11 o’clock,
at East Hamilton Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Burton
Field Cemetery. Among Mrs.
Crockett’s survivors are her
husband, William Earl Crockett,
of Shelbyville, one daughter,
Loretta Crockett, of Lufkin,
four sons, Tommy Crockett, of
Colorado Springs, Johnny
Crockett, of Guam, Lonnie
Crockett, of Lufkin, and Ricky
Crockett, of Georgia, two step
daughters, Billie Ruth Crockett
and Andrea Crockett, both of
Fort Worth, two sisters, Margie
Nell Kibble, of Lufkin, and
Nancy Lee Lane, of San
Augustine, and four brothers,
James Williams, Calvin Williams,
and Bennie Williams, all of
Shelbyville, and Bobby Williams,
of Lufkin. reprinted with permission
October 19, 2005
Mrs. Larncie Daniels
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary
announces services for 96 year
old, Mrs. Larncie Daniels, of
Hemphill. Services will be this
(Wednesday) afternoon at one
o’clock, at Macedonia Baptist
Church, in Hemphill. Interment
in Macedonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 11
am until service time, at the
church. Among Mrs. Daniels’
survivors is a daughter, Essie
J. Daniels, of Hemphill. reprinted with permission
October 26, 2005
Graveside service for
Mary Alice Cash Davis,
75, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2010, in
Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Mrs. Davis passed away December 16,
2010, in Timpson, TX.
Born
December 21, 1934, in Patroon, Texas, Mary Alice Cash Davis was the daughter of
the late Luther and Gladys (Giles) Cash. She was a sales manager in the grocery
business.
Survivors
include her daughter Charlotte Graeff and husband Benny of Sunset, LA; sons
Albert Gerald Corbell, Jr. and wife Linda of Center, TX, and William Kirk
Corbell of Carthage, TX; sister Annie Ruth Flournoy of Lafayette, LA;
grandchildren: William Sean Fava and wife Pam, Kayla Breedlove and husband Chad,
Rachael Graeff, Leah Graeff, Ashley Corbell, Matthew Corbell, Whitney Corbell,
Jeffery Cole Corbell II, Courtney Corbell, and Leslie Corbell; 7 great
grandchildren; special cousin who was like a sister to her, Tommie Alexander of
Timpson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In
addition to her parents, Mary Davis was preceded in death by her brother Aaron
Thomas Cash and son Jeffrey Cole Corbell.
To convey
condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral
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THIS IS MOTHER OF
ALBERT GERALD CORBELL, JR., SPOUSE OF ANGELA KAY CLARK, D/O WILLIS BRADY CLARK
(DOROTHY MAE MONK), S/O CHARLES EDWARD CLARK AND IDA VERA SANFORD, D/O SIMON
ZELOTES SANFORD AND REBECCA SUE/SUSAN BROADWAY.
reprinted with permission
12/17/2010
Linda
Wright Dollar,
66, of Williams Landing in Joaquin, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 .
Services
will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 15, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Don Windham officiating. Burial will be at North Jericho Cemetery .
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
Mangum Funeral Home.
She was
born December 1, 1944 in Marshall , Texas to John Harvey and Allie Lee (Carroll)
Wright. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church . She is
preceded in death by her parents, John & Allie Wright, Daughter, Elizabeth Jo
Dollar, Brother, Cotton Wright & wife Elaine and Sister, Bobbie Horton.
She is
survived by: Husband:
Johnny Dollar of Joaquin
Daughter:
LaDonna Smith & husband, Robert of the McClelland Community
Daughter: Rhonda Dollar & Doug Coody of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Rhiana Smith,
Lacey Cartwright & husband, Ben
Thomas Parry,
Joe Lee Dollar
Great Grandchildren:
Gavin Cartwright,
Trevin Cartwright
Brother:
Glen Wright & wife, Delores of Marshall
Sister: Vicky Wright
Numerous
Nieces , Nephews, Other Relatives & Friends
Pallbearers: Stevie Wright, Ken Wright, Matt Wright, Mike Horton, Gary Paul &
Johnny Johnson
reprinted with permission
12/14/2010
THIS IS MOTHER OF
LADONNA LEE DOLLAR, SPOUSE OF ROBERT EDWARD SMITH, S/O CARL LABORN SMITH AND
NINA BELL CAMPBELL, D/O JAMES FRED CAMPBELL, S/O EVAN THEOPHILUS CAMPBELL AND
N. SALLY A. SAMFORD, D/O SNYDER C. SAMFORD AND JEMIMA JANE HUGHES.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
DEATH NOTICE AND
NEWS ARTICLES: Local theater benefactor dies. Virginia Samford Donovan, who
became the driving force behind the renovations of the Virginia Samford Theatre
has died at age 90.
Virginia Samford Donovan, the actress-turned-philanthropist who was the driving
force behind renovating what is now known as the Virginia Samford Theatre, died
this morning, according to Cathy Rye Gilmore, president of the theater. Donovan,
who had starred in many Town and Gown Theatre productions on the Clark Memorial
Theatre stage, bought the theater from UAB in 2000 for about $500,000, paving
the way for the renovation. Over the years, Donovan and her family have
contributed more than $1 million to the theater, which reopened in 2002 and now
also houses the Martha Moore Sykes Studio Theatre upstairs from the mainstage.
In an interview in 2002, Donovan recalled her early years at Clark Theatre,
tagging along with her mother, who was part of the Birmingham Little Theatre
when Clark opened its doors in 1927. “It was typical community theater,” Donovan
said. “She was a star one show and cleaning the dressing rooms the next. I often
would read her her cues. She would rehearse with me as her audience. “I’m
probably the only person living who was in this theater in 1927,” she told The
News. “And I was here often.” That early exposure was followed by roles in shows
such as “Any Wednesday,” “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” “The Caucasian Chalk
Circle,” “Gigi” and “A Delicate Balance.” Donovan’s first husband died in 1986,
and she remarried in 1990, but she chose to use the name Virginia Samford
Theatre because her work in the theater was done as Virginia Samford. The
theater is a lasting legacy to that work, and she was pleased to be involved.
“What we bought was a beloved theater,” she said. “The roof leaked, the air
conditioning and heating were broken. The rigging on the stage, put there in
1927, was about to fall down or, worse, catch fire. Now it will be like it was,
only better.” A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the
theater. Editor's note: Updated at 5 p.m. to reflect new time for memorial
service.
OBITUARY:
VIRGINIA SAMFORD DONOVAN
- DONOVAN, VIRGINIA SAMFORD Virginia Samford Donovan,
90, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. She was born Virginia Carolyn Suydam in Birmingham, Alabama on August 6, 1920. She attended Birmingham Public
Schools and graduated from Randolph-Macon Women's College in 1941. Virginia
married Frank Park Samford, Jr. on May 27, 1942. After forty-four years of
marriage, she lost Frank in 1986. In 1990, she married Russell B. Donovan, who
passed away last year. Virginia was a passionate and lifelong lover of the arts,
taking great pride in introducing her children and grandchildren to the theatre.
She studied speech arts and acting in Birmingham and New York City. Virginia was
very involved with Town and Gown Theatre, both as an actress and behind the
scenes. In 2000, she led the effort to purchase and restore the theatre, which
was renamed the Virginia Samford Theatre in her honor. Seeing the theatre
restored and secured as a vital cultural asset for Birmingham was a great source
of pride and pleasure for Virginia. She was also the co-founder of the
Children's Dance Foundation, an organization dedicated to introducing young
children to the arts. "Ginna," as she was known to her family, was an
adventurous spirit, and she lived a rich, full, and interesting life. She loved
to travel, and in 1961 she received her private pilot's license. Her
philanthropy, her love of the arts, and her desire to keep strong family
connections will be a constant inspiration to her children and grandchildren.
She was grateful for the many opportunities she had and was an active civic
volunteer. Virginia was a member of the Junior League of Birmingham, the Linly
Heflin Unit, the Highland Book Club, the Trowel Garden Club, and the Speech Arts
Club. She served as a volunteer for the United Way of Birmingham and for the
Speech and Hearing Center. Virginia is survived by her four children: Frank Park
Samford III (Sharon) of Atlanta; Laura Samford Armitage (Richard) of Richmond
Hill, Georgia; John Singleton Pitts Samford (Laura Lee) of Birmingham; and Mae
Samford Robertson (Webb) of Birmingham; and by her twenty grandchildren and
sixteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her long time assistant and
friend Mary Shaw. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15,
2011 at the Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street So. (off Highland Avenue)
at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Virginia Samford
Theatre. Published in The Birmingham News from January 12 to January 14, 2011.
THIS IS FIRST THE
WIFE OF FRANK PARK SAMFORD, JR, S/O FRANK PARK SAMFORD, SR., S/O WILLIAM HODGES
SAMFORD, S/O WILLIAM JAMES SAMFORD, S/O WILLIAM FLEWELLEN SAMFORD, S/O THOMAS
JEFFERSON SAMFORD, S/O THOMAS JASPER SAMFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
THE
TIMES-RECORD, FAYETTE, ALABAMA, DECEMBER 29, 2010 - CONNIE NELSON DUCKWORTH
Funeral
services for Mrs.
Connie Nelson Duckworth, age 89, of Fayette, were held Dec.
22, 2010, at 1 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home with Bro. James Walden officiating.
Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs.
Duckworth was born Nov. 18, 1921 in Fayette, the daughter of the late John and
Essie Kizzire Nelson. She died Dec. 19 at Rockdale Healthcare in Conyers, Ga.
She was a retired homemaker and attended Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church
prior to moving to Georgia. Mrs. Duckworth was preceded in death by her husband
of 61 years, Robert Luke Duckworth; her sisters, Lorene Terry and Vaudean
Phillips; her brothers, Jack and James Edward Nelson.
Survivors
include her son, Robert (LaLonnie) Duckworth of Birmingham; her daughter, Linda
(Bennie) Koon of Snellville, Ga.; her brother, Grady (Sue) Nelson of Hammond,
La.; her sister, Martha Essary of Vernon; granddaughter, Amy Koon of Snellville,
Ga.; grandsons, Stephen (Kim) Duckworth of Kennesaw, Ga., Stewart (Michelle)
Duckworth of Trussville, David Kuhn of Atlanta, Ga.; three great granddaughters,
Megan Duckworth, Mandy Duckworth and Audrey Duckworth, and many nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers were nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
your local food bank or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)
View and sign guestbook at www.nelsonfuneralhome.org
Nelson
Funeral Home of Fayette directed
THIS IS SISTER OF
VAUDEAN NELSON, WHO MARRIED EALON JUNIOR PHILLIPS, S/O WALTER CALVIN PHILLIPS
AND IDA MELISSA SANFORD, D/O WILLIAM ABSALOM SANFORD AND SARAH JANE PENNINGTON.
submitted by
Dennis
Gurley
Leon
“L.L.” Duncan, 92, of Huxley, passed away Friday, January 14,
2011 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1918 in
Shelby County to Charlie Duncan and Cathryn Sanford Duncan.
At the age of 16, L.L. joined the Civil Conservation Camp as a
Forestry Surveyor. He was then a ship captain for the Port of Houston,
before being drafted to the U.S. Marine Corps. L.L. then worked for
Tyler Pipe in Tyler, and after working 30 years for Ivan Smith
Furniture, he retired. He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist
Church and was an avid bass fisherman.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, January 16,
2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be
held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 17, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel
with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Interment will
follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.
Pallbearers will be Sammy O’Rear, Jim Lawson, Shane Corbell, Aaron
Jones, Buddy Kay and Robert Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Jack
Corbell, Travis Hughes and Mickey Jones.
He is survived by:
Son, Kerry Duncan of Frisco
Grandson, Kyle Duncan of Frisco
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Charlie Duncan and Cathryn Sanford Duncan
Wives, Maxie Owens Duncan and Jerelyn Adams Duncan
Twelve Brothers and Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
reprinted with permission
01/14/2011
THIS IS SON OF CHARLES ALLEN/ALBERT DUNCAN
AND CATHERINE/CATHRYN SAMFORD/SANFORD, D/O JOHN THOMAS SAMFORD, SR., S/O
SAMUEL G./L. SAMFORD.
submitted by
Dennis Gurley
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