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Week Ending March 18, 2010

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OBITUARIES

ALBERT H. BURNS
Albert H. Burns, 85, of Tenaha, died March 10, 2010, in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha. He was born September 30, 1924 in Tenaha to Robert E. Burns, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wooten Burns. Mr. Burns was a WWII veteran, having served with the 17th Bomber Group, 34th Squadron in the European Theatre. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Virginia Parkman Burns; Sister, Mary Wynne Tadema; Brother, John W. Burns. Survivors include, Daughter, Linda Burns Carnahan of Duncanville; Sons, R.E. “Bob” Burns of Tenaha, Albert Barry Burns & wife Lisa of Plano; Sister, Elizabeth W. Neel of Lufkin; Brother, Robert Emmett Burns, Jr. & wife Helen of Hewitt.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


 
REV. FELIX WINDHAM
Rev. Felix Windham, 91, of Joaquin, died March 11, 2010, in Center. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. He was born May 12, 1918 in Shelby County to Jarrett Jackson Windham and Carrie Moody Windham. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Anner Dee Connell Windham; Son, Charles Windham. Survivors include, Son, Fisher Windham of Joaquin; Daughters, Hazel Miller & husband David of Joaquin, Patsy Riley & husband Danny of Mineola, Mary Cummings & husband Kenneth of Joaquin,
Sue Gill & husband Leslie of Tenaha, Kay DeSoto & husband Frankie of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 

 
MARVIN M. TAYLOR
Marvin M. Taylor, 79, formerly of Oak Ridge North and Magnolia Texas, died February 8, 2010 in Cedar Park, Texas. As per his request, he was cremated. He was born October 11, 1930 in Center, Texas to Winnie Atwood Ruddell Taylor and Arthur Monroe Taylor. He was a 5th generation Texan with his great-great grandfather, John D. Ruddell, fighting with General Sam Houston at San Jacinto for the Independence of Texas. Survivors include, Wife, Dannie Lou Taylor; Son, Alan M. Taylor & wife Donna of Amarillo; Daughters, Amelia L. Taylor Hope & husband Stephen A. of Cedar Park, Andrea G. Taylor Febbo & husband Kenneth; Sister, Evelyn J. Coats.
EDDIE EARL HUDSPETH
Eddie Earl Hudspeth, 65, of Center, died March 10, 2010, in Center. Burial was in Old Sardis Cemetery, San Augustine County. He was born July 29, 1944 in Shelby County to William Eddie Hudspeth and Mavy Ella Hooper Hudspeth. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Eddie Dewayne Hudspeth. Survivors include, Daughter, Tressa Pritchett & husband James of Channelview; Son, John Eddy & wife Madge of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sisters,
Frances Mae Clark of Pasadena, Claudia McClelland & husband Tommy of Center, Nina Walker & John Miles of Center; Brothers, Jesse James Hudspeth & wife Sandy of Center, Frank Hudspeth & wife Debbie of Center, Paul Hudspeth & wife Shannon of Center, Henry Hudspeth & wife Shelly of Center, Yancy Hudspeth & wife Christina of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
ETTIE S. OSWALT
Ettie S. Oswalt, 102, of Center, died March 12, 2010 at her residence. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. She was born September 6, 1907 in Shelby County to Thomas and Wealthy (Vaughn) Strong. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Bud Oswalt; Son, Dennis Oswalt. Survivors include, Sons, C.C. Permenter & wife, Mary Lou of Dallas, Danny Oswalt & wife, June of Chapman.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
MABEL ANN THOMPSON
Mabel Ann Thompson, 56, died March 2, 2010. Burial was in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 2, 1953 in Center to Olevia Giddings and Hurssie Giddings. She was preceded in death by, Son, Brandon C. Thompson. Survivors include, Husband, Marvin Thompson of Shelbyville; Son, Shadrick Thompson & wife Betty of Nacogdoches; Daughter, Shemedria Jones & husband Kevin of Spencer, Okla.; Sisters, Edith Jackson of Center, Patricia Ellington & husband Charles of Nacogdoches; Brother, Eltroy McCowin, Sr. of Center.
Hicks Morturay, Center, Texas
KENNETH WAYNE MC COLLISTER
Kenneth Wayne McCollister, 61, died March 1, 2010. Burial was in Westview Cemetery, Center. He was born August 13, 1948 in Center to Myrtle Lee Fountain and Raymond McCollister. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by, Brother, Mac Curtis Buckley. Survivors include, Parents, Myrtle Lee Mosby and Raymond McCollister of Center; Daughters, Catina Henson & husband Willis of Arlington, Karla McCollister, Kamille McCollister both of Center; Brothers, Ray Dean McCollister of Lufkin, Johnny Glenn Mosby & wife Cathy of The Colony; Sisters, Joyce Johnson of Center, Charlotte Kossie & husband Sherman of Nacogdoches, Charlotte Box of Atlanta, Ga.
Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas
THELMA DELANEY
Thelma Delaney, 84, of Center, died March 12, 2010 in San Augustine. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. Survivors include, Son, Charles Delaney & wife Judy of Huxley; Brothers, Fred McDaniel & wife Mary of Center, Vanard McDaniel & wife Dee of California; Sister, Azell Calwell of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.
CLARA ODELL SIMS
Clara Odell Sims, 75, of Nacogdoches, died March 15, 2010, in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 13, 1934 in Shelby County to Henry H. Meyers and Louie Sumner Meyers. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Travis Sims; Daughter, Malinda Louise Sims; Son, David Sims; Brother, M. L. Myers. Survivors include, Sons, Rickey Sims & wife Bonnie of Huxley, Danny Sims & wife Christine of Nacogdoches, Jeffery Sims & wife Yvette of Shelbyville; Daughter, Laurie Sepulvado of Carthage; Brother, G.C. Meyers of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
DOROTHY ANDREWS FENLEY
Dorothy Andrews Fenley, 68, of Center, died March 16, 2010, at her residence. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 2, 1941 in Center to Stokley Hunt Andrews and Dorothy Adele Tomlin Andrews. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Dewey Eugene “Gene” Fenley; Brother, Doug Andrews. Survivors include, Daughters, Kathleen Fenley of Center, Sharon Fenley Hooper of Snook, Tammy Fenley of Center; Sisters, Loyce Johnson and husband Fred L. of Center, Mauddie Gilchrist of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
FRANK M. BROWN
Frank M. Brown, 84, of Center, died March 5, 2010. Burial was in Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 13, 1923 to Frank and Mattie Brown. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Johnnie V. Daniels Brown, Margie Waterhouse Brown; Sisters, Selee, Selece, Ruby, Dove; Brothers, Willie, J. W.; Son. Allen Wayne Brown. Survivors include, Sons, Eugene Brown & wife Jacquelyn of Gilmer, Jimmy Hinson & wife Carolyn of Center; Daughter, Ann Bell & husband Odell of Center.
GILBERT RHODES
Gilbert Rhodes, 67, of Timpson, died March 15, 2010, in Garrison. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. He was born in Timpson, Texas on April 13, 1942 to John W. and Marjorie Neill Rhodes. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, John Neill Rhodes. Survivors include, Wife, Phillis Mills of Oklahoma City,; Son, Michael of Silverdale, WA; Daughter, Jennifer Rhodes of Fenton, MI; Step-children, Kevin Mills of CA; David Mills, Cleveland, OH; Steve Mills, Ft. Hood, TX; Marc Mills,
Oklahoma City; Chris Mills, Austin, TX; Matt Mills, Oklahoma City; Buffy Oxley of Blanchard, OK.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
JO ANN BAKER
JoAnn Baker, 77, of Center, died March 15, 2010 in Houston. Burial was in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Texas. She was born April 28, 1932 to Earnest and Gladys Besson Cunningham. She retired as a Sr. Master Sgt from the US Air Force. She is preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Carlyn Brown. Survivors include, Brothers, Jim Cunningham of Huxley, Jerry Cunningham of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
WYCEIL DURNHAM
Wyceil Durham, 80, died March 11, 2010 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson. She was born May 4, 1929 to Matt Yarbrough and Juanita Collins Yarbrough. She is preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Arthur C. Durman; Children, Cottrell McClendon, Joe Durham. Survivors include, Children, Dist. Missionary Barbara (Elder Marvin) Jackson of Timpson, Jennifer (Steve) Earl of Houston, Evangelist Missionary Rusby and Deacon Johnny Furch of Fort Worth, Salatha Garrett of Nacogdoches.
CHARLES RAY CONWAY
Charles Ray Conway, 76, of Center, died March 16, 2010 in Center. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 16, 1933 in Joaquin to Charles B. and Hylma Truitt Conway. He served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by, Parents. Survivors include, Wife, Peaches Conway of Center; Son, Charles Ray Conway, Jr. & wife Tracy of Seattle, WA; Daughter, Jamie Keough & husband, Paul of Dallas; Brothers, Jack Conway & wife, Nelda of Gary, Bob Conway & wife, Zoe Ann of Jacksonville; Sister, Cherrie Clarke & husband, Curtis of Midolthian.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
REX CAMMACK
Rex Cammack, age 74 of Houston, died March 17, 2010 in Houston. Burial will be in Old Center Cemetery. He was born February 28, 1936 in Shelby County to Parents, James Buford & Callie Ann Hutto Cammack. He is preceded in death by, Parents. Survivors include, Son, Jake Cammack & wife, LeAnn of Austin; Jake’s Mother, Marge Cammack of Zavalla.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

 

  

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