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McWhorter

Funeral Services for Oren S. McWhorter, 76, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2008 in the First Baptist Church in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Phil Corbett, Bro Tim Fuller, and Bro. Ken Cauthen officiating. Interment will follow in the Carmona Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 5-8 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. McWhorter was born January 23, 1932 in San Benito, Texas and died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in Corrigan, Texas. He left school to join the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After his enlistment he then took his civil service exam and worked for the Harlingen and San Benito P.D. He also worked in the construction industry, was employed by the Polk County Road and Bridge, and owned and operated the D&M One Stop convenience store. On March 23, 1990 he was appointed Municipal Judge of Corrigan and served until his retirement on August 31, 2007. He was a past president of the Corrigan Merchant Association, a member of the Corrigan-Camden Booster Club, a member of the Corrigan VFW Post 6521 and a member of Barnum Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Albert B. and Francis Ann (OʼNeal) McWhorter; brothers: Harlow McWhorter and John McWhorter; sister: Connie Jones; and great grandson: Devontre Maleek Love.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Sue McWhorter; sons: William Joseph Banville of Wonderlake, Illinois, Michael Wayne Hearn of Longview, Texas and Oren S. McWhorter Jr. of Corrigan, Texas; daughters: Francis Ann Mackey of Corrigan, Texas, Vicki Jo Wagner of Cleveland, Texas, Sherry Ann Montgomery of Cleveland, Texas, Suzanne Thompson of Chester, Texas and Kelly Lynn Rice of Livingston, Texas; brother: Forrest Lane of Greenville, Texas; 25 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Chuck McWhorter, Larry Banville, Wade McWhorter, Kyle Rice, Marty Thompson, Wesley Wagner, and Edward Strickland.

Honorary Pallbearers: Gator Thompson, Billy Thompson, Ryan Rice, Keegan Mitchell, Christian Mitchell, Tyler Hearn, Ethan Hearn, Jason Mackey, Joshua Mackey, Michael Wagner, Zachary Banville, Jason Banville, Lane Banville, Christopher Banville, Little Bill Banville, and C.W. Montgomery.

Wright

Mary Katherine Wright 61 of Livingston died Sunday April 6, 2008 in Lufkin. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston with Bro. Bob White officiating. Burial will follow in Peebles Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday April 9, 2008 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm at Cochran Funeral Home.

Mary is preceded in death by her father Mahlon Wright and mother Roberta Hammond Wright.

She is survived by her son Steven Crowsey of Grand Prairie, daughter and son in law Theresa Lynn and Rick Owens of Porter, daughter Tammy Michelle Long of Livingston, grandchildren Gary, Courtney, Seth, Roper, and Micah, sisters Brenda Long of Richmond, and Dawn Moreno of New Braunsfels, best friend and sister Billie Sue Hill, nephew Sherman Brinkley, and niece Wendy Brown. She is also survived by her extended Wal Mart family and her nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Owens, Jewell Ellison, Dwayne Harrison, Gary Harling, Sherman Brinkley, honorary pallbearers will be Roper Ellison, and Seth Owens.

Hilton

George "Tink" Hilton 68, died Thursday April 3, 2008 in Livingston. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 5, 2008 at 2:00PM in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Reeves and Rev. James Hilton. Visitation was held Friday from 5:00pm until 10:00pm in the Cochran Funeral Home chapel.

Tink is survived by his wife Lorena Hilton of Livingston, daughter and son in law Joan and Jerry Maturin of New Iberia La, son John Kennedy Hilton of Rosharon, Tx, son and daughter in law David Lee and Cindy Hilton of Youngsville, La, daughter Amanda LeeAnn Hilton of Kilgore, Tx, son in law Devin Rider of Kilgore, Tx, son and daughter in law Larry and Shawnie Williams of Livingston, Tx, daughter Holly Elder of St, Louis, Mo, daughter and son in law Cindy Elizabeth and Kevin York, of Murfreesboro, AR, sister and brother in law Nonnie and Johnnie Molino of Livingston, Tx, brother and sister in law Rev. James and Debbie Hilton of Livingston. He also survived by his 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Hassie Smith Hilton, brothers Leonard Bo Hilton and Billy Joe Hilton, and one great grand daughter Hailey Angelle Bridges.

Andrews

Funeral Services for Donald Roy Andrews, 82, of Diboll, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Buster Griggs and Bro. Gary Fannon officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas with a Masonic graveside service. Visitation will be held Friday, April 4, 2008 from 5-7 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Andrews was born July 25, 1925 in Wells, Texas and died Thursday, April 3, 2008 in Lufkin, Texas. He was salutatorian in his Class of 1942 and attended the University of Houston. He joined the Army Air Corps and served as a navigator and flight officer during WWII. He was a Chevrolet parts manager for over 50 years and a member of the First Baptist Church in Diboll, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clyde Eugene and Mattie (Goolsby) Andrews; brothers: Jack Andrews and Braley Andrews; and sisters: Johnnie Bates and Lois Andrews.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bessie (Hooper) Andrews of Diboll, Texas; sons: Donald Reagan Andrews and John Alan Andrews both of Austin, Texas; daughters: Mary Jane Allen of Austin, Texas and Laura Lynn Koenig of Ovieda, Florida; grandsons: Austin Koenig and Travis Koenig; granddaughters: Sara Allen, Laura McRae, and Allison Michelle Andrews, and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations to the Masonic Lodge #1103 A.F. & A.M. of Corrigan, Texas and First Baptist Church of Diboll, Texas.

Pallbearers: Members of the Masonic Lodge #1103 A.F. & A.M.

Tatum

Funeral Services for Margaret Lucille Tatum, 71, of Hemphill, Texas formally of Diboll, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. James Cobb officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 6-9 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Tatum was born March 13, 1937 in Possum Walk, Texas in Trinity County and died Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Lufkin, Texas. She was a homemaker for her family all her life and a member of the Union Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents: Howard and Edith (Bass) Maxey; husband: Tommy C.Tatum Sr.; son: Tommy Tatum Jr.; sisters: Noreen Maxey and Barbara Watts; grandson: Joshua Tatum; and daughter-in-law: Janice Tatum.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: John Paul and Terrie Tatum of Center, Texas, Robert and Michelle Tatum of Mesquite, Texas; daughter and son-in-law: Belinda and Roger Gay of Hemphill, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Howard and Betty Maxey of Crosby, Texas, Johnny and Armatha Maxey of Diboll, Texas; sister and brother-in-law: Freddie Jo and Cleo Purvis of Corrigan, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Edmond Purvis, Terrall Purvis, Howard Purvis, Kevin Purvis, Larry Jansen, and James Watts.

Davis

Ginvir "Pete" Giles Davis, age 83, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the Livingston Memorial Health Center.

Services will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Point Blank, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM, with Father Kim officiating. Interment will be in the Houston National Cemetery with VA honors.

Mr. Davis was born in Bunker, MO, to Opal and Paul Lee Davis, July 13, 1924. He worked in the transportation industry, where he was a manager. He was also a veteran of World War II.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Opal and Paul Lee Davis; his sister Pauline Seiss and brother James Davis.

His survivors include his wife of 59 years, Anna (Wilhelm) Davis; one daughter, Katherine Zatopek and husband Eugene from Sealy, TX.; sister; Bette Miller and husband Richard of Belle, MO, sister-in-law; Ginny Foshage of St. Louis, MO. Two grandchildren; Lauren Zatopek of Sealy, TX and Bryan Zatopek, of Dallas TX. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers it was requested that Memorials be made to the Heart Association or the Lighthouse Hospice, Conroe, TX.

Hughes

Funeral services for Tommie L Hughes, age 62, were held Saturday, March 22,2008 at 11:00 am at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Goodrich, Pastor Dr. Sandra Wright officiated, interment followed in the Victory Cemetery in Goodrich.

Mr. Hughes was born June 10,1945 to Agnes Wright. He died March 19,2007 at the Stoneleigh Estates in Lufkin.

He is preceded in death by his Father Mr. Hughes and Stepfather Willie Garrett. Brothers; Melvin Garrett, John Stephen and Jesse Garrett.

His survivors include his Mother Agnes Garrett, Son Byron Hughes and Wife Dessie, of Conroe, Daughter; Brigitta Hughes of Goodrich, Brothers; Edward Brooks and wife Janice, Luby Garrett and wife Brenda, Bobby Garrett and wife Elmer, Willie Garrett and wife Willie, James Garrett and wife Annette, Earnest Garrett and wife Juan, Sister; Eddie Mae Bookman and husband Kirby of Goodrich, Sister-in-law; Freddie Mae Stephen of Houston; one Aunt Jessie Bradford of Brenham, Tx and five grandchildren; Bryon Jr., Kelton, Biyonca, Ashley and Davante Hughes. A host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Romad Bookman, Tracey Walker, Jerry Morgan, Floyd Carter, Joe R. Bogany, Otis Wright and honorary pallbearers were his brothers.

Price

Graveside Services for Benjamin Leon Price 78, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2008 in the Stryker Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Troy Usleton officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Price was born August 21, 1929 in Castor, Louisiana and died Monday, March 24, 2008 in Corrigan, Texas. He was a maintenance supervisor for FEMA and a Baptist by faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: Peter Benjamin and Cavia (Page) Price; son: Jimmie; grandson: Steven; granddaughter: Christina; great granddaughter: Courtney; brothers: Gary, Ed, and John.

He is survived by his wife: Lillian Price of Corrigan, Texas; sons: Robert Price Sr. of Dallas, Texas; Clark Price of Landers, California; Bryan Price of Justin, Texas; brothers: Ray Price of San Jose, California; Dave Price of Fayetteville, North Carolina; sisters: Doris Price of Jefferson, Texas; Judy Holliman of McCloud, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Peña

Funeral Services for Conrado DelToro Peña, 32, of Corrigan, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in the St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Corrigan, Texas. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.

Mr. Peña was born April 18, 1975 in Pearsall, Texas and died Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Corrigan, Texas. He was a forklift operator for Do+able and a Catholic by faith. He is preceded in death by his grandfather: Israel DelToro; grandparents: Jose and Santos Peña; and sister: Angelita Peña.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Peña of Corrigan, Texas; parents: Emilio Peña Sr. of San Antonio, Texas and Dora DelToro of Lufkin, Texas; sons: Conrado Peña Jr., Rogelio Peña, Christian Peña, and Ricardo Peña all of Corrigan, Texas; daughter: Abigail Silvas of Lufkin, Texas; grandmother: Jovita DelToro of Lufkin, Texas; brother: Emilio Peña Jr. of Waco, Texas; sisters: Ida Dawson of Temple, Texas, Becky Peña of Lufkin, Texas, Connie Chavez of Waco, Texas, Erica Hernandez of Lufkin, Texas, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Emilio Peña Jr., Oscar Cuevas, Cesar Garcia, Santos Chavez, Jesus Cuevas, Daniel Martinez, Paul Tierrablanca, Eliberto DelToro, and Israel DelToro.

Edmondson

Funeral Services for Cherie Lynn Edmondson, 46, of Houston, Texas will be held at
2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, 2008 from 6 – 8 in the Corrigan Funeral
Home Chapel.

Mrs. Edmondson was born August 28, 1961 in Channelview, Texas and died
Monday, March 17, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a truck driver for Conway
Trucking. She is preceded in death by her parents: Arthur Ray and Gladys Irene
(Horgor) Singletary.

She is survived by her husband: Michael Edmondson of Houston, Texas; sons and
daughters-in-law: Patrick D. and Dondie Singletary of Mascoutah, Illinios, Lester
James and Crystal Moore of LaMarque, Texas; brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Audrey Singletary of Dayton, Texas; sister and brother-in-law: Charlotte and Charles Chandler of Houston, Texas; 5 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Patterson

Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 19, 2008 at 10:00am at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Pastor Tom Owens & Bro. Larry Byrd will be officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers will be Johnny Myers, Coby Leggett, Billy Lambeth, Jarred Munson, Thomas Phillips and Timmy Leggett.

Sybil died Sunday March 16, 2008 at her home in Goodrich, Texas at the age of 77.

She is survived by Dennis Patterson & Suzanne, son & daughter in law of Goodrich, Jana Lynn & Dr. Stephen Parson, daughter & son in law, of Cochrane, Alberta Canada, Kobe Patterson, Kseniya Parson, Krystle Gressett, Kimberly Nelson, & Kirston Nelson, grandchildren, Carl Gressett, Ethan Gressett,& Vanessa Gressett, great grandchildren, Alison Marker, Megan Marker, Madison Marker & Alexis Marker, step great grandchildren.

She was born March 9, 1931 in McCamey, Texas the daughter of John and Lola Eckert Hood. She was preceded in death by her husband Burl and her parents.

Whitley

Graveside Services for Larry David Whitley Sr, 51, of Corrigan, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008 in the Union Springs Cemetery, Texas with Tim Fuller officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 9-12 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Whitley was born June 28, 1956 in Fort Bend County, Texas and died Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Corrigan, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father: John Wesley Whitley.

He is survived by his mother: Glen Ora Whitley of Corrigan; son: Larry David Whitley Jr. of Lufkin; daughter: Crystal Chapman of Irving; brother: Herbert Whitley of Moscow; sisters: Barbara Shepherd of Corrigan, Sue Howell of Florida, Lisa Wisener of Nacogdoches, and many other relatives and friends.

Miller

Funeral Services for Charles B. Miller Jr., 86, of Abbeville, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Pastor Ralph Johnston officiating.

Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 6 – 8 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Miller was born January 8, 1922 in Pineland, Texas and died Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Abbeville, Louisiana. He was a maintenance supervisor for Atlantic Richfield and a member of the Pinecrest Baptist Church. He also served as a mason for the Masonic Lodge 1103AF & AM, a constable for Pct. 3, and a deacon in the Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Benton and Annie (Jolly) Miller; and brothers: John Edward Miller and Frank Miller. He is survived by his wife: Leola Miller of Abbeville, Louisiana; sons: Lynn Miller of New Iberia, Louisiana, Donald Miller of Homeland, California, and David Miller of Bridge City, Texas; brother: Gene Miller of Silsbee, Texas; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Lynn Miller, David Miller, John McClean, John Bernhiem, Dale Miller, and Gregory Miller. Honorary Pallbearers: Donald Miller and Lance Miller.

Smikal

Roger Dale Smikal, died Monday, March 3,2008 at the Memorial Medical Center in Livingston. Visitation was held Wednesday evening, March 5,2008, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home.

He was born August 10, 1958 in Woodville, Texas.

Roger was a Private lst class in the army and was a sharp shooter. He attended school in Hardin county. He lived for a period of time in Galveston, Marshall and Hardin counties. He served for ten years on the Indian Springs Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He worked in oil and gas as a roughneck. He belonged to the Indian Springs Chapel.

Surviving him are his adopted parents, Albert and Ruthie Smikal, his wife Charlene Smikal, two sons; Victor Covey and Roger Smikal,II. Brothers; James Smikal, Larry Deckert and Robert Deckert, Sisters; Carolyn Curry, Karen Mundz, Theresa Skolara, Julie Fregia. One grandchild, Lisa Covey.

Roger will be buried in the Houston National Cemetery, in Houston, Texas.

Schmidt

Funeral Services for William Allen Schmidt 53, of Camden Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Pastor Charlie Hodge and Billy Poole officiating.

Mr. Schmidt was born March 1, 1954 in Angelina County, Texas and died Friday, February 24, 2008 in Livingston, Texas. He was a millright for many years and a Baptist by faith.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Jane Schmidt of Camden, Texas; parents: T.F. and Gladys Nash of Camden, Texas; sons and daughter-in-law: William Allen Jr. and Jennifer Schmidt of North Zulch; Chris and Brandy Blalock of Huntington, Texas; Tommy and Shanna Blalock of Zavalla, Texas; daughter and son-in-law: Marsha and Don Eric of Livingston, Texas; brothers and sister-in-law: Jessie and Carrie Nash of Lufkin, Texas; Tom Schmidt of Wenatchee, Washington; sisters and brother-in-law: Linda and Mike Nicholson of Corrigan, Texas; Sandra Nash of Beaumont, Texas; 8 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Patterson

Sybil died Sunday March 16, 2008 at her home in Goodrich, Texas at the age of 77.

She was born March 9, 1931 in McCamey, Texas the daughter of John and Lola Eckert Hood. She was preceded in death by her husband Burl and her parents.

Whitley

Steelhammer

James Sidney Steelhammer, age 81, of Coldspring, Texas, died Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was born in Brady, Texas on January 22, 1927 to Albert Henry and Mollie Steelhammer.

Survivors include his seven children, Earl Steelhammer, Edward Steelhammer, Thomas Standley, Susan Jackson, Don Standley, Jan Cantu, Gene Standley; brother, Roy Steelhammer; seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren with numerous other cherished family members and caring friends.

Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Hayman Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

Whitley

Weeks

Opal Lee Cantrell Weeks, 76, of Dayton died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Livingston after an extended illness.

She was born February 4, 1932 in Goose Creek, Texas to parents, John S. and Gertrude Johnson Cantrell. She had been a long time resident of Dayton before moving to the Cleveland area 10 years ago, was a member of the Pentecostal Church, enjoyed cooking, loved being with her family and enjoying her two dogs.

Graveside services for Mrs. Weeks will be Monday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Day officiating.

Mrs. Weeks was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: James “Jimmy” Weeks; grandson: Eddie F. “Little Eddie” Weeks; brothers: David Cantrell, Roy D. Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, and Johnny Cantrell; and her sister: Marie E. Brooks. She is survived by her sons: James Weeks and wife Wendy of Dayton; Eddie Weeks and wife Tina of Cleveland; daughters: Dorothy Odom and husband Chester of Pasadena and Marie Hicks and husband Ed of Splendora; ten grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Miller

Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 6 – 8 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Smikal

Roger Dale Smikal, died Monday, March 3,2008 at the Memorial Medical Center in Livingston. Visitation was held Wednesday evening, March 5,2008, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home.

He was born August 10, 1958 in Woodville, Texas.

Roger will be buried in the Houston National Cemetery, in Houston, Texas.

Schmidt

Allison

Graveside Services for Sharon Laverne Allison, 73, of Diboll, Texas will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Holhausen-Darby Cemetery in Moscow, Texas with Pastor Tim Fuller officiating.

Mrs. Allison was born March 30, 1934 in Polk County, Texas and died- Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Lufkin, Texas. She was a nurse for many years and a member of New Life United Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by her father: James H Riley; son: Richard Allison; sister: Billie Murl Williams. She is survived by her mother: Thelma Riley of Corrigan, Texas; son and daughter-law: Mitchell and Lynn Allison of Riverside, Texas; son: Bobby Allison of Corrigan, Texas; brother and sister-in-law: James and Ethel Riley Sr. of Corrigan, Texas; daughter-in-law: Michelle Allison of Danbury, Texas; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous other relative and friends.

Wright

Rupert DuWayne Wright, died, Thursday, February 21,2008 in Conroe, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, February 25,2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, at Pace Funeral Home.

Rupert is the son of Donald and Lois Moseley, from Hillsboro, Texas. He was born May 30,1956, in San Angelo, Texas.

He had an associates degree and was a licensed nurse. He loved Nascar, football, cooking, show, deer hunter, bass fisherman and music. He loved to Barbeque. His daughter Lesa was truly the apple of his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Lesa Wright of Midland, Texas and Maternal Grandmother, Doris Cammack from Big Lake, a brother, Donald Wright (Mark) and wife Linda, from Conroe, a sister Loretta Blevins from Big Lake; his long time friend and Co-worker, Steve Smith, Sheila Johnson, a niece from Big Lake, Chelsea Johnson, a Great Niece from Big Lake, Numerouse aunts, uncle and cousing that he loved dearly. Thurman Carter, a very good long time friend from Conroe, Nephew, Noah Wright and his wife April and newly born Great-Niece, Danielle Wright, from Odessa, Texas, Rupert Cammack, great Nephew and Lissa Cammack, a Great Niece.

Jones

Funeral Services for Ludella Jones, 95, of Camden, Texas will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in the Lily Island Baptist Church in Camden, Texas with Rev. Charles Darden officiating. Interment will follow in the Lily Island Cemetery in Camden, Texas.

Mrs. Jones was born June 2, 1912 in Beaumont, Texas and died Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Camden, Texas. She was a homemaker all of her life and a member of the Lily Island Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ben Jones; parents: Jack and Rosetta (Williams) Minor; sons: Arthur Jones and James Earl Jones; daughter: Charlene Green; brothers: Namon Minor, Charlie Minor, and Levert Minor; and sisters: Reva Blount, Lila Freeman, and Viloa Dick, Bessie Williams, and Cora Minor.

She is survived by her sons: Theophilus Jones of Houston, Ben Jones Jr. of Humble, and Oscar Jones of Houston; daughters: Rosetta Kyles of Beaumont, Willie Lee of Houston, Jewel Bailey of Houston, Betty Louise Burleson of Houston, Helen Jermany of Houston, and Frankie Jackson of Camden; 35 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearer: Michael Jones, Donnie Bailey, Alfred Jermany, Lionell Comier, Lionell Comier Jr., Anderson Wood Jr., Edwin Green, and Charles Burleson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny Bailey, Alfred Jermany Jr., Ben Jones Jr., Louis Adams, Oscar Jones, and Rev. L. Woods.

Cupps

Mary Ruth Cupps, 85, of Livingston, died Saturday, Feburary 16,2008 at Livingston Memorial Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, Feburary 20,2008 at Pace Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jessie Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Sumpter Cemetery near Woodlake, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, February 19, at Pace Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cupps was born on December 7,1922 to A.B. and Amanda Williams. She married Tom M. Cupps on November 10,1951 in Pasadena. She was a member of Blanchard Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by Tom M. Cupps and brothers; Turner, Morris A.B., Gwinn and Glenn Williams.

Survivors include her Daughter Jamie Ruth Holmes of Livingston; Son, Carroll Tom Cupps of Jewett; brother Bill Williams and wife Mary Lou of Pasadena. Sister-in-law; Gwendolyn Williams, widow of Morris A.B. Williams of Cushing, Texas. Three grandchildren, Thomas D. Holmes, Denise D. Holmes and Dianne Cupps; and one great-grandchild, T.J. Earnhardt-Holmes. A host of nieces and newphews. Special thanks to friends, Pat and Buddy Hall and Rosa Davalos.

Pallbearers will be: Jacob Lorfing, Jimmy Cupps, Bill Williams, Jr., Weymon Caldwell, Charles Thomas Morgan and Cliff Norman.

Sutton

Funeral services for Larry Leonard Sutton, age 75, were held Sunday 2:00 PM at Pace Funeral Home, with Mr. Daniel Friz officiating. Interment following in Peebles Cemetery in Livingston.

Mr. Sutton was born in Houston, Texas, January 19,1933 and died Thursday, February 14,2008 at the Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas.

Mr. Sutton was in the Navy, stateside, during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed photography, computers, cars, building things and outdoor grilling and making his homemade Barbeque sauce.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles Richard and Susie Wedel Sutton.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Flora Kaehn Sutton; Son, Perron Richard Sutton and spouse Malina, Daughter; Tammy Sue Friz and spouse Daniel, Sister; Billie Richerlee Becker; Grandchildren; Patience Emily Anne Friz, Elizabeth Joy Friz and Olivia Grace Friz.

Lummus

Agnes Sybil Lummus, age 83, died Feburary 13,2008 at Memorial Hermann Northeast in Humble. Mrs. Lummus was born in Jewett, Texas, September 8,1924 to Tom and Winnie Ferguson Story, whom preceded her in death. She lived in Livingston for 56 years and was a very good Christian mother and grandmother. She was a member of Chesswood Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held Saturday,10:00 AM at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating.

She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother and her Husband, James Lummus.

Her survivors include her two sons; James and David Lummus, of Shepherd, two daughters; Sandra Stanley of Shepherd and Phyllis Presswood and spouse Todd, of New Caney. Four brothers; Odell, Aubrey, Jim and Hubert. Six sisters; Faye, Mary, Bernice, Moisell, Effie and Virgie and eight grandchildren.

Barnett

Funeral Services for Billy Dale Barnett Sr., 59, of Crosby, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel in Corrigan, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Mr. Barnett was born November 8, 1948 in Camden, Texas and died Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Huffman, Texas. He was a truck driver for Transway Transport. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Sterling Barnett and Mildred (Hughes) Barnett Short.

He is survived by his sons: Mark Barnett of Huffman, Texas and Billy Barnett Jr. of Tomball, Texas; daughter and son-in-law: Angela Christine and James Owens of Crosby, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ronald and Betty Barnett of Cuero, Texas, Donald and Gale Barnett of Cuero, Texas, James and Rita Barnett of Tomball, Texas, and Buford Short of Huffman, Texas; sisters and brother-in-law: Marie Myers of Huffman, Texas, Debra and Billy Schilling of Huffman, Texas; grandson: Patrick James Barnett, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Underferth

Funeral services for Thomas Underferth, age 49, of Livingston, will be were held Friday, February 8,2008, at Pace Funeral Home, with Rev. Kevin Wood, officiating. Interment will follow in the Ivey Cemetery, in Kennard, Texas.

Thomas was born May 10,1958 to James and Jacqueline Cherry Matlock, in San Antonio, Texas. He died at the Livingston Memorial Health Center, February 5,2008.

Tomas is survived by his Wife, Pamela Underferth; his Father and Mother, James and Jacquelyn, Step-Mother; Wanera Matlock, two sons; Thomas Underferth and David Underferth, Daughter, Melissa Manuel, two brothers; Jimmy Matlock and Duane Underferth, three sisters; Lora Matlock, Rebekah Daughtry and Kathryn Ramadan, Grandson; Blaine Austin Underferth.Nieces and Nephews; Carmyn Cheyenne Charles, Reigh Lynn Charles, Christina Michelle Miller and Daughter Kaytlin Hope, Joseph Olkiver Loydd Miller, Darren Lee Miller, James Benton Matlock V, James Benton Matlock VI, Jerimiah Brant Matlock, Jordyn Bailey Matlock, William Author Tell Matlock, Jessica Elizabeth Daughtry, Duane Author Underferth II, Brandon Rodgers, Justin Rodgers, Stephen Calloway, Sister-in-law; Mary Rodgers and Beverly Vanderferth, Brother-in-law; David Charles.

Wallace

Services for Former State Representative Ralph Ray Wallace III will be held at the chapel of the state cemetery Thursday, February 7th with a viewing beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by services at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial in the state cemetery.

Representative Wallace was born in Houston, July 27, 1949 and died February 1, 2008. As a youngster in Houston he founded the Texas Teen Democratic Party. Ralph was a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and a Knight of the Order of San Jacinto. Ralph was the long serving chairman of the house democratic caucus, chairman of the Harris county delegation and represented south east Houston for several legislative terms. Ralph spent the majority of his life working to the benefit of the citizens of Texas.

He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Williams; sister, Kathy Hunt and husband Doc of Livingston, TX; nephew, Byron Dunaway of Clear Lake, TX; brother, Franklin Wallace and wife Beverly; nephews, Miles and Beau Wallace of Salado, TX; daughter, Jacquelyn Thomas and husband Michael of Dallas, TX; and son, Ralph Ray Wallace IV of Austin, TX.

Childerss

Opal Childerss, of Lufkin, Texas died Monday, February 11, 2008 at the age of 100. She was born in Livingston, Texas on June 5, 1907 to Jasper J. and Vallie E. Young. Opal was Baptist in faith and belonged to the Pilot Club in Livingston.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Childerss; son, Herbert S. Childerss. Survivors include her sister, Eddy Vaye Davis; grandchildren, John R. Childerss and Kathleen C. Sanders; great-grandchildren, Katie Sanders, Rebekah Sanders, Russell Sanders, Lindsey Childerss, and Jace Childerss; nieces, Tamee Dark, Marsha Rosenkrans, and Jayne Manuel along with many other loving and caring family members and friends beyond measure.
Dr. Don M. Shannon conducted Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Coldspring, Coldspring, Texas with interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.

Wiggins

Roger Michael Wiggins 55, of Hull died Friday February 8,2008 at Liberty-Dayton Hospital in Liberty.

A native of Livingston he had lived in the area most of his life and was a welder with Shannon’s Fabrication of Hull.

He is survived by his wife; Cynthia Wiggins of Hull, Son; James Michael Wiggins of Austin, Daughter; Julia Smith and husband Kelley of Austin, Sister; Patsy Ulkie and husband Archie of Dayton. Half Sister; Linda Jenkins and husband Marvin of Kenefick.

A service of remembrance will be held today Monday February 11,2008 at 10:00A.M. At Central Baptist church of Daisetta with Pastor Harry McDaniel Sr. and Reverend Tolbert Hudspeth officiating. Interment will follow at Guedry cemetery in Batson.

Services have been entrusted to Faith & Family Funeral Services, Batson, TX.

Denton

Baxter “Sonny” Denton, age 55, of Porter, Texas, died Saturday, January 19, 2008.

He was born in Houston, Texas on March 17, 1952.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2008, 3:30 p.m. at the Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.

Hall

Funeral Services for Reubin Hall, 91, of Moscow, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in the Shiloh United Methodist Church in Moscow, Texas with Rev. Robert Twine officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery in Moscow, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2008 in the Corrigan Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Hall was born February 22, 1916 in Moscow, Texas and died Friday, January 18, 2008 in Livingston, Texas. He was a grave digger for Corrigan Funeral Home for many years and a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Millie (Hardy) Hall; parents: Joe and Orsis (Robbins) Hall Jr.; and brothers: Tim Hall, Roosevelt Hall, John Hall, Leon Hall, Harry Hall, and James Hall.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Green Earl and Lois Hall of Moscow; daughter and son-in-law: Rev. Lou Ann and Nathan Cotton of Livingston; brothers: Carrie Hall of Moscow and Donnis Hall of Houston; sister: Arzula McCarter of Lufkin, 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

Crawford

Reuel B. Crawford, age 102, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in a Baytown Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 10:00 A. M., in the Allison Funeral Service Chapel 1101 North Travis Street, Liberty, TX, 77575 with the Reverend Carlton O. Bailey officiating, with burial in the Moss Hill Community Cemetery, Moss Hill, TX. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 5 pm until 8 pm, at Allison Funeral Service.

Reuel was born July 7, 1905 in Livingston, TX, to Thomas Benjiman Crawford and Sallie Taylor Crawford. He grew up on the family farm and he became one of the best farmer in the area. He enjoyed growing all kinds of crops and working with the animals on the farm. He was a Baptist by faith.

Reuel is preceded in death by his parents, first wife of 67 years: Mary Nell Crawford, a son: Nolan Crawford, two sisters: Ruth Smith and Louada Parrish, and three brothers: Horace, Rayford, and T. B. Crawford.

He is survived by his wife: Louise Canada Crawford. They were married on September 20, 1997 in Moss Hill, TX. and numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Jones

Lola Bea Jones, 60, of Corrigan died Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the Lufkin Memorial Hospital Hospice In The Pines.

She was born on December 9, 1947 in New Willard, Texas, to the parents of Mack C. Jones and Iola Harris Jones. She grew up in and resided in Corrigan, Texas and graduated from Dunbar Public School. Mrs. Jones was retired. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Cordell “Cord” Freeman & special friend Raymond Freeman.

Services for Mrs. Jones are as follows: Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008; 7pm to 9pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church-Corrigan, Texas. Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 1:00pm. Burial will take place at Kibbblefield Cemetery; Marston, Tx.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her children; Dalphine Freeman, Humble, Gwendolyn Freeman (Ricky), Houston, Sandeluia Jones (Kenneth), Houston, Doshanna Hood (James) Lufkin, Angela Jones (Dana), Lufkin, Stephanie Jones (Eric), Lufkin, Curtis Jones (McKenzie) Lufkin, Sisters Mary Francis White, Bernice Freeman (Ray), Lucressia Freeman all of Corrigan, Emma Johnson (Lonnie), Moscow, Lorraine Barnes & Juanita Jones Livingston and brother John H. Franklin, Livingston. She also had 17 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, & other relatives & friends.

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