August 2010

JOHN EARL DOWDY

Mr. John Earl Dowdy, age 85 of Kennard, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 in the Lufkin Memorial Specialty Hospital. Mr. Dowdy was born July 9, 1925 in Houston County, Texas and had lived all of his lifetime in Kennard. Mr. Dowdy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during World War II. He was a past member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Dowdy was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was self employed working in the Construction Business. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dell Dowdy, of Kennard; sons Johney Dowdy and wife Ramona, of Kennard and Mike Dowdy and wife Bonnie, of Lufkin; grandchildren Joseph Dowdy and wife Kristi and Elizabeth (Liz) Dowdy and fiancé Logan Gallant, all of Kennard; great-grandchildren Elijah and Nick; nephew Ricky Alfred and wife Rose Lee, of Houston; niece Linda Janice Alfred, of Shepherd. Preceded in death by his parents Oscar Lee Dowdy and Leona (Smith) Dowdy; and uncle John C. Smith. Funeral Services for Mr. John Earl Dowdy were held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Hedges. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association, 3683 C. R. 1170, Kennard, Texas 75847. Condolences for Mr. Dowdy may be left at online obituaries at www.callaway.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JAMES D. JORDAN

Mr. James D. Jordan, age 92 of Crockett, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Jordan was born June 16, 1918 in Laurel, Mississippi and has lived in this area since 1997. Mr. Jordan was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War II. He was a 32 degree Mason and member of the Masonic Lodge in Orange. Mr. Jordan was a retired Construction Supervisor for the Pipe Line Industry and was a member of the Grace Street Church of Christ in Crockett. Survivors include his wife Wanda Jordan, of Crockett; children Gerald W. Jordan, of Dallas, Judith L. Cooley and husband Mark, of Singer, La., Karen Clark, of Crockett, Judy Hall and husband Steve, of Paris, Ark. and Dan Casbeer and wife Jane, of Katy; grandchildren Alan, Christopher, Amanda, Kelly, Haley, Ryan, John, Spencer, Jameson and Patrick; great-grandchildren Mikaylah, Bradley and Morgan; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; and his dog Chester. Preceded in death by his children James D. Jordan, Jr., Robert W. Jordan and Richard A. Jordan; grandchildren Matthew Cooley and Jill Jordan; and brother Willard Jordan. Funeral Services for Mr. James D. Jordan were held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Judy Hall officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice. Condolences for Mr. Jordan may be left online obituaries at www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

C. W. MCQUEEN

Mr. C. W. McQueen, age 83 of Groveton, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 in the Lufkin Memorial Specialty Hospital. Mr. McQueen was born July 17, 1927 in Carmona, Texas and had lived in Groveton since 1981. Mr. McQueen was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. He was a retired operator for Dow Chemical Company and a member of the Pennington Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons Don McQueen and wife Betty, of Tomball and Jeff McQueen and wife Tammie, of Lake Jackson; grandchildren Melissa Day and husband Shannon, of Lake Jackson, Dan McQueen, of San Antonio, Hope Williams and husband Caleb, of Bryan and Brooke Burwell and husband Aaron, of Marshall; great-grandchildren Shawna and Shayln; sisters Lillian Paduh, of Grapeland and Lucille Jones Land and husband Roy, of Friday; brothers H. E. McQueen and wife Nadine, of Gilmer and William McQueen and wife Nina, of Pasadena; sisters-in-law Maurine Ray and husband Jim, of Clute and Glenna Morlan, of Richwood; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife, Wanda McQueen in 2009; parents Cary and Pearl McQueen; and sister Mary Alice McQueen. Funeral Services for Mr. C. W. McQueen were held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pennington Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Butler and the Rev. Bud Magee officiating. Interment followed in the Flat Prairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pennington Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences for Mr. McQueen may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

REBA LOIS (JACK) LARUE

Mrs. Reba Lois (Jack) LaRue, age 89 of Port Neches, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. Mrs. LaRue was born on May 13, 1921 in Lovelady, Texas to Arthur and Ella Bitner. She was a resident of Port Neches for 61 years, and she was married to her husband, Cleland, for nearly 70 years. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, cooking and growing flowers. She cherished spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. LaRue was of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include her husband C.F. (Cleland) LaRue, of Port Neches; one daughter Karen Cross and husband Tom, of Nederland; three sons Sammy LaRue and wife Sharon, Larry LaRue and wife Debbie, and Barry LaRue, all of Port Neches; one brother Ray Bitner, of Vidor; and two sisters Evelyn Faver, of Crockett and Olene Langham, of Euliss; grandchildren Dana LaRue, of Port Neches and Lance LaRue and wife Michelle, of Lumberton; and one great- grandchild Kate Danielle LaRue, of Lumberton. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ella Bitner; three brothers Lee Bitner, Elmer Bitner, Charles Bitner; and two sisters Lucille West and Cova Atkins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Reba Lois (Jack) LaRue were held Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Interment followed in Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches.

NELVA EARLIINE (NEEL) HAM

Mrs. Nelva Earline (Neel) Ham, age 81 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs. Ham was born October 20, 1928 in Latexo, Texas, and had lived most of her lifetime in Crockett. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Crockett and was a retired restaurant worker. Survivors include her children Ila Ruth Gore, of Lovelady, Horace Marshall Ham, Jr. and wife Edna, Charles Glynn Ham and wife, Donna, all of Crockett, Melba Jean Gibson and husband John, of Elkhart, Mary Ethel Anderson and husband Mike, of Grapeland, Charlene Flowers, of Lufkin, Ricky Wayne Ham and Roger Dean Ham and wife Carol, all of Crockett; grandchildren Richard, Sheila, Hollie, Heather, Shane, Angela, Tonya, Savanah, Caleb and Rachel; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters Maydelle Brown, of Latexo, Albertine Hutchinson, of Spring, Betty Jo Stanrich and husband Floyd, of Elkhart; brother A. C. Neel and wife Mary Lois, of Latexo; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her husband Horace Marshall Ham, Sr.; grandson Shawn Anderson; parents Albert and Alice Neel; one brother; and several sisters. Funeral Services for Mrs. Nelva Earline (Neel) Ham were held Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ron Johnson and the Rev. Roy Lee Bobbitt officiating. Interment followed in the Center Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 W. 49th Street, Room #G408, Austin, Texas 78756. Condolences for Mrs. Ham may be left at online obituaries at www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

GEORGE HENRY ZUCKERO

Mr. George Henry Zuckero, age 87 of Crockett, passed away August 20, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Mr. Zuckero was born June 3, 1923 in Houston, Texas to Samuel B. Zuckero and Nancy Elizabeth McQueen Zuckero. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crockett and the A. S. Lee Sunday School Class. He served in the U. S. Army in World War II in Sicily, Normandy, Northern Frances and Central Europe having received the Purple Heart and EAME Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars. Mr. Zuckero was a Dairy Farmer most of his life having an all Jersey Dairy in LaGrange later moving to Crockett in 1965. He enjoyed donating and selling Jersey heifer calves to 4-H and F F A students for their projects and they being successful. He was later in the beef business. Survivors include his wife Ruth Anna Zuckero; three brothers Sam B. Zuckero and wife Dorothy, Nick Zuckero and wife Eunice and Victor Zuckero; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel B. Zuckero and Nancy Elizabeth McQueen Zuckero; brothers John Douglas Zuckero and Albert Monroe Zuckero; and sister Marie Grunwald. Funeral Services for Mr. George Henry Zuckero were held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the A. S. Lee Sunday School Class Scholarship Fund c/o First Baptist Church Crockett or Charity of your choice. Condolences for Mr. Zuckero may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BILLIE JEAN GILLEN

Mrs. Billie Jean Gillen, age 71 of Weches, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Gillen was born November 11, 1938 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Weches most of her lifetime. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 3984 and the New Energy Church. She was Valedictorian of her class of Smiley High School in Houston. Mrs. Gillen was a very special Lady and she loved life. Her love for her Lord, family, friends and her country were seen in her smile, heard in her laughter and her gift of gab, however, like all of us, she had many trails, heartaches and pain. It was during this time that The Lighthouse and Footprints In The Sand were so special to her. she held dear the promise He would be with her through those times and even carry her, if necessary and that He would send a light, Jesus, himself, so that she could clearly see answers and she knew that He would lead her safely home, by the Lighthouse and that is just what He did. We will always love you and miss you. Survivors include her sons Charles Easley, of Weches, George Easley and wife Shayne, of Sommerville and Gary Gillen, of Waco; daughters Clara Alavi and husband Hamid, of Dallas, Eva Ball of Athens, Pamela Easley and Prudencio, of Jacksonville, Terrie Wiggins, of Sommerville; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters Johnnie Cartwright and husband Wayne, of Neches, Zenith Ackley, of Crockett, Genell Langston, of Palestine, Rosie Landrum, of Crockett, Frances Lee and husband James, of Hughes Springs and Millie Cloer and husband Ronnie, of Crockett; brothers James Christian, of Bryan and Joel Christian and wife Robin, of Frankston; sisters-in-law Lois Hammons and husband Jim and Joyce McGaha, all of Belott Community; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband William T. Gillen; parents Joe and Pearl (Wolf) Christian; sister Josie Simpson; brothers-in-law Sonny McGaha, Hal Langston and Danny Ackley; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Weiss and Kathy Langston. Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Jean Gillen were held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the New Energy Church with the Rev. Richard Gillet and the Rev. Sam Sassaman officiating. Interment followed in the Bobbitt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Energy Church or the Local V. F. W. to send packages to overseas troups. Condolences for Mrs. Gillen may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

VELMA PAGE

Miss Velma Page, age 67 of Crockett, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Miss Page was born August 21, 1943 in Lovelady, Texas and had lived most of her lifetime in Crockett. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness. Survivors include her very close friend of 40 years, Joe Frizzell, of Crockett; special caregiver, Billie Jean Beard, of Crockett and all of her adopted Frizzell Family; sister Edna Spann, of Fort Worth; one niece and four nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Edward M. Page and Hattie Wiley (Gail) Page. Funeral Services for Miss Velma Page were held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Mr. Ernie Schriewer officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. Condolences for Miss Page may be left online at www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

BARBARA JEAN MARSH

Mrs. Barbara Jean Marsh, age 48 of Crockett, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 in Methodist Hospital in Houston of cancer. Mrs. Marsh was born September 14, 1961 in Marengo, Indiana to Robert and Charlotte Lynch, she was their only child. She attended Marengo Public School and as a teenager, she and her mother moved to Crockett. She met and married James H. Marsh and they were married 32 years and had two daughters, Carrie and Meagan. She was a homemaker and was a loving, caring and kind person. She was loved by all who really knew her. The love of her life were her grandchildren, husband and mother. Survivors include her husband James H. Marsh, of Crockett; two daughters Carrie Davis and Meagan Joslen and husband Calvin, all of Crockett; mother and stepfather W.E. (Jon) and Charlotte Copenhaver, of Crockett; special dad Roy Park, of Mo.; four grandchildren Colby and Stormie Davis, Haley Seidel and Hannah Joslen, all of Crockett; brother-in-law Mike Marsh and wife Tammy, of Crockett; step-brothers Chris Copenhaver and wife Julie, of Lufkin and Mike Copenhaver and fiancé Stacey, of Crosby; numerous other relatives. Preceded in death by her father Robert Gene Lynch, of Marengo, Ind.; grandparents Arthur and Myrtle Satterfield, of Marengo, Ind.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jimmy and Neen Marsh, of Weches. Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Ivey officiating. Interment followed in the New Energy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials may be made to Barbara Marsh Monument Fund, c/o Callaway-Allee Funeral Home, 700 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835. Condolences for Mrs. Marsh may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

LAVERNE BROWN

Ms. LaVerne Brown, of Crockett, Texas passed away in the late afternoon of August 20, 2010. Ms. Brown was born and raised in Crockett and was educated at Prairie View A&M University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education in 1969. Ms. Brown started her career in teaching in Huntsville, later to become a parole officer, business owner and mother. She had a passion for Christ, loved to play the piano and sing old spirituals. She loved talking and being with family and friends. Survivors include her three sons Shannon, Keith, and Labon and their father (Charles); three sisters Earlie, “Dimp”, and Fadine; daughter-in-law; two granddaughters; and a host of close relatives and friends, mostly in Texas. Funeral Services for Ms. LaVerne Brown will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Union Prairie Baptist Church in Porter Springs. Reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be sent to Barkley Mortuary, 106 E. Bell Street, Crockett, Texas 75835. Barkley Mortuary

HAZEL (BOHNENKEMPER) SMITH

Mrs. Hazel (Bohnenkemper) Smith, age 79 of Crockett passed away August 22, 2010 at Houston County Nursing Home. Mrs. Smith was born September 10, 1930 to Chris Bohnenkemper and Dale (Tweedy) Bohnenkemper. Mrs. Smith had retired from the Crockett State Bank after many years of service. She then went to work for the law Firm of Charles Carter and worked there for several years before retiring from there. She was involved with the SPJST Lodge and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Some of her favorite pasttimes was fishing, square dancing and having silly string fights with her children and grandchildren at Christmas time. Survivors include her son's Bob Smith and wife Ginia and Chris Smith and wife Tena, all of Crockett; daughter Sandra Boyd and husband William, of Crockett; grandchildren Aryn Driskell, Amber Martin and husband Justin, Somer Franklin and husband Tyler, Kristy Hartley and husband Brian, Elizabeth Luce, Christopher Smith and Tiffany Smith; six great-grandchildren; and brother Keith Bohnenkemper and wife Esther Mae, of Huntingburg, Ind. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph “Smitty” Smith; great-granddaughter Kadence Hartley; parents Chris Bohnenkemper and Dale (Tweedy) Bohnenkemper; brother Leon Bohnenkemper; and sister Helen Balsmeyer. Memorial Services for Mrs. Hazel (Bohnenkemper) Smith were held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee family Chapel with the Rev. Reggie Gregory officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1100 W. 49th Street Room #G408, Austin, Texas 78756. Condolences for Mrs. Smith may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

INFANT LLIANNAH DARLENE BLACKMON

Infant Lliannah Darlene Blackmon, age 3 months of Alto, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Rusk. Infant Blackmon was born May 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Texas to John Robert Jr. and Victoria Louise Barton Blackmon. Survivors include her parents John R. Jr. and Vikki Blackmon, of Alto; sister Skylar Marie Blackmon, of Alto; grandparents John R. Sr. and Michele Blackmon, of Alto; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by her grandparents Jerry and Judy Barton. Funeral Services for Infant Lliannah Darlene Blackmon will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the O.T. Allen & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Curtis Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in the New Energy Cemetery in Belott. O.T. Allen & Sons Funeral Home

EXIE LEE PARRISH

Mrs. Exie Lee Parrish, age 79 of Kennard, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 in the Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin. Mrs. Pparrish was born March 9, 1931 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Kennard most of her lifetime. Mrs. Parrish was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was retired from the Lufkin State School where she had worked as a Dorm Technician. Survivors include her children Debbie Dowdy and husband Bill, of Kennard, James Hyatt and wife Donna, of Redtown, Tina Fitzgerald and husband Jim, of Victoria, Nolan Hyatt, of Kennard; step-children Beth Carroll, of Dallas, Georgia, Jerry Parrish, of Kennard, Gary Parrish, of Crockett, Kenneth “Bo” Parrish and wife Linda, Don Parrish, both of Kennard and Johnnie Wayne Walker, of Dallas; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Nellie Currie, Faye Currie, both of Latexo and Bernice Currie, of Kennard; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her husbands William Ray “Bill” Hyatt and R. G. Parrish; sisters Reba Weatherly, Erna Dell Horst and Verna Bell Rains; and brothers John A. Currie, K. D. Currie, Jessie Lee Currie and Calvin Currie. Funeral Services for Mrs. Exie Lee Parrish were held Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Corinth Cemetery. Condolences for Mrs. Parrish may be left online at www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

IDA MARZEE HARRISON

Mrs. Ida Marzee Harrison, age 91 of Weches, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Lufkin. Mrs. Harrison was born September 19, 1917 in Emory. Mrs. Harrison and her husband J.W. Harrison of Weches lived in Houston before moving to the Weches area in 1972. Both were members of the Weches Baptist Church. Survivors include her children Dean Lawler, of Porter, Lawanna (Lawler) Martin, Jessie Lawler, all of Cypress, Joella (Lawler) Jones, of Montgomery, Robert Lawler, of Porter and Sylvia (Harrison) Oliver, of Ratcliff; 24 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband J.W. Harrison. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ida Marzee Harrison were held August 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at O.T. Allen&Son Funeral Home in Alto with the Rev. Duane Mills officiating. Interment followed in the Weches Cemetery.

CURTIS MORRIS SIDES

Mr. Curtis Morris Sides, age 79 of Angleton, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010. Mr. Sides was born February 15, 1931 in Weldon, the oldest child of James Edgar and Mary Shiflett Sides. He moved to Angleton at a young age and attended school in Angleton, where he was a member of the class of 1949. Mr. Sides was a member of Operator's Union Local 450, and a member of Angleton Masonic Lodge #829, where he served as an advisor for the Angleton DeMolay Chapter. Mr. Sides was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lucille Yates Sides, of Angleton; son Donald Sides, of Algoa; daughters Vickie Smilie and Nicki Sides, of Angleton; grandchildren Rhonda, Rene, Christopher, Jeff, Amy and Thomas; great-grandchildren Derrick, nicholas, Lane, Cole, Cy, Devin, Sabrina, Jared, Brandon, Bobby, Jeffrey and Alex; great-great-grandchildren Lukas and Alanna; sisters Georgia Side Bailey and husband Leon, of Livingston and Bette Sides Sweeny, of Alvin; as well as two special aunts. Preceded in death by his parents James Edgar and Mary Shiflett Sides; two sisters Lorene Sides Wade and Nola Sides Matheny; brother James Sides; and granddaughter Tammy Hargrove. Funeral Services for Mr. Curtis Morris Sides were held August 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Palms Funerall Home. Interment followed in Angleton Cemetery. Palms Funeral Home

CLAYTON S. BROWN

Mr. Clayton S. Brown, age 87 of Grapeland, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Brown was born January 05, 1923 in Fredericksburg, Texas and had lived the last 27 years in Grapeland, formerly living in Dripping Springs. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. He was retired having worked as a plumber and was also a rancher. Mr. Brown attended the Sunset Christian Church in Grapeland. Survivors include his daughters Robin Whittenbaugh and husband John, of Dripping Springs, Beverly Ann Alba and husband Domingo, of San Marcos; grandchildren Lance Alba, Eric Alba, Ian Alba and Robert Alba, of San Marcos; great-grandchildren Lilly Alba and Alena Alba, of San Marcos; sisters Louise McConnell, of Austin, Ruth Thomsen, of Calif.; brothers Lee Brown, of Magnolia and James Brown, of Houston; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife Penny Brown; son Clay S. Brown; sisters and brothers Luzettie Monroe, Cora Koenig, Aiderline Churchwell, G. E. Brown, Bascom Brown, Larry Brown, Douglas Brown and Alfreda Whitley. Funeral Services for Mr. Clayton S. Brown were held Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vance Drum officiating. Military Graveside Services followed in the Brown Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. Brown may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

MICHAEL CHRIS “BIG MIKE” PARVIN

Mr. Michael Chris “Big Mike” Parvin, age 53 of Crockett, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 after a brave and valiant battle with cancer. Mr. Parvin was born November 17, 1956 in Alhambra, California and had been living in Crockett. Mr. Parvin was a member of the Crockett Elks Lodge. He had worked for K&S Plumbing and he loved bass fishing. Survivors include his wife Nancee Parvin, of Crockett; stepdaughter April Hatfield; step-grandchildren Scott Hatfield, Jacobb Hatfield, Mia Hatfield and Kaleb Hatfield, all of Crockett; brother Jackie Parvin and his wife Lorrie, of Pomona, Calif.; nephews and nieces Brian Parvin and wife Tonja, and their children, Tyler, Ian and Lauryn Parvin, all of Las Vegas, Nev., Matthew Parvin, of Bozeman, MT, Natalie Parvin, Tracy Parvin, Mark Parvin and Bridgette Parvin, all of Seattle, Wash.; cousins Rita Yotti and husband John, Connie Stroud, Tommy Stroud, all of San Dimas, Calif., Susie Boggs, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Larry Boggs and Charlie Boggs, both of San Dimas, Calif. Preceded in death by his father Jack Parvin; mother Fayette (Mason) Parvin; and brother Ray Parvin, all of La Puente, California. Memorial Services for Mr. Michael Chris “Big Mike” Parvin will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett with the Rev. Todd White officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Parvin Memorial Fund, c/o Callaway-Allee Funeral Home, 700 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, Texas 75835. Condolences for Mr. Parvin may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

O. K. MCCARTY

Mr. O. K. McCarty, age 87 of Crockett, formerly of Lovelady, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his residence. Mr. McCarty was born April 15, 1923 in Houston County, Texas and had lived most of his lifetime in Lovelady. Mr. McCarty was retired from Lovelady I. S. D. with 33 years of service and attended the Lovelady Church of Christ. Survivors include his daughters Marlene Sanders and husband Ernie, of Lovelady, Frances Martin, of Crockett, Marsha Popillion and husband Boyd, of Grapeland; eight grandchildren Teresa Whitney and husband Gary, of Lovelady, Melissa Allen and husband Andrew, of Latexo, Julie Hernandez, of Crockett, Crystal Jaurez and husband Salud, of Crockett, Lea-Ann Hargrove and husband Randy Jr., of Crockett, Misty Ross and husband Tony, of Crockett, Wesley Kosechata and wife April, of Crockett and Amanda Popillion and husband Travis, of Crockett; 14 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law Curtis Wolf, John Little and Walter Kosechata; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife, Annie Belle McCarty; great-grandson Maurice Martinez; and sisters Viola McCarty and Lois McCarty. Funeral Services for Mr. O. K. McCarty were held Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Mr. Randy Jones Officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Condolences for Mr. McCarty may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JEANETTE CASKEY EWING

Mrs. Jeanette Caskey Ewing, age 79 of Frisco, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in Grace Presbyterian Village in Dallas. Mrs. Ewing was born July 30, 1931 in Crockett, Texas and had been living in Frisco for the past 7 years. Survivors include her son Christopher Ewing and wife Ashley, of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter Kari Mason and husband Carrington, of Dallas; grandchildren Brennan Mason, of Dallas, Preston and Elizabeth Ewing, of Little Rock, Ark.; sister Charlene Caskey Chapman, of Dallas; uncle C.B. Saxon, of Crockett; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Boyd Ewing. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeanette Caskey Ewing were held Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mrs. Ewing may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

EUNICE MCCELVEY

Mrs. Eunice McCelvey, age 95 of San Marcos, Texas, beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010. Mrs. McCelvey was born March 3, 1915, in Houston County, Texas, to Walter E. and Ida (Evans) Ellisor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Marcos for many years. Survivors include her two sons R.B. McCelvey and wife Becky, of Luling and Rex McCelvey, of Cotulla; four daughters Maxine Barnes, of New Braunfels, Shirley Saathoff, of San Marcos, Lajean McCelvey, of San Antonio and Jo Jones and husband Randy, of Marble Falls; sister Nollie Woolley, of Houston; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert (R.D.) McCelvey (2008); son-in-law P.H. Barnes; grandsons Rob McCelvey and Brett McCelvey; and great-grandson James Jones. Private family graveside services will be held. Obituary and guestbook online at HYPERLINK "http://www.penningtonfuneralhome.com" www.penningtonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home

ARMINTA MARY CARTER ARNOLD

Mrs. Arminta Mary Carter Arnold, age 90 of Crockett, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 in the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Arnold was born April 19, 1920 at home in Galveston, Texas while her father was attending medical school. She grew up in Austin. While attending the University of Texas she met and married Douglas Harold Arnold. They returned to make their home in Crockett after World War II. As an active member of First Baptist Church, Arminta served tirelessly as church librarian, WMU director, Girls Auxiliary leader and many other roles. She was especially honored to serve as trustee for East Texas Baptist University, one of Doug’s alma mater’s. Always involved in the Community, she was a member of the Magnolia Garden Club, past president of the Crockett PTA, and a docent for the Downes-Aldrich House. She also served as drive chairman for the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. In her later years, she loved to travel and join her friends for bridge games. She was happiest when doing for others and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors include her daughters Lynda Habbinga and husband Dr. Richard Habbinga, of Austin and Gail Matthews and husband Mike Matthews, of Crockett; grandchildren Ellen Matthews, of College Station, Lara Liebhart and husband Joseph, of Jersey City, N. J. and John Habbinga, of Lubbock; great-grandchildren Shawn Liebhart and Eric Liebhart; nieces Cynthia Love and husband Jack, of Shreveport, La. and Shannon McNeil, of Austin; numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Doug Arnold; parents Dr. Carl Estes Carter and Vida Lenora (Baker) Carter; brother Wendell Carter; sister-in-law Faye Carter; father -in-law and mother-in-law Leonard and Della Arnold. Funeral Services for Mrs. Arminta Mary Carter Arnold were held Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Library, 801 E. Goliad, Crockett, Texas 75835 or Charity of Choice. Condolences for Mrs. Arnold may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

MAXINE MAGEE MABRY

Mrs. Maxine Magee Mabry, age 80 of Pennington, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 in the St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Mabry was born October 13, 1929 in Trinity County, Texas and was a resident of Pennington. She was a housewife and a member of the Pennington Baptist Church. Survivors include her nieces Cinda Norsworthy and husband David, of Pennington, Pam Kemper and husband Jason, of Woodlake and Brenda Callahan and husband Dennis, of Crockett; sister-in-law Jenny Magee, of Groveton; aunt Annie Lee Reynolds, of Pennington; uncle Hoyt Thompson, of Friday; great-nieces Amy, Erika, Tera, Amber, Amanda; great-nephew Kyle; great-great-nephews Blake, Troy, Chad; great-great-nieces Carley, Madison, Allisyn, Sydney, Clara Jewel, Sarah Beth and Mallory. Preceded in death by her husband Marshall Mabry; parents Willie and Erma Magee; and brother Jamie Magee. Funeral Services for Mrs. Maxine Magee Mabry were held Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pennington Baptist Church with Bro. M. L. “Bud” Magee officiating. Interment followed in the Pennington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pennington Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences for Mrs. Mabry may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

RENA PRICE PRINGLE

Mrs. Rena Price Pringle, age 91 of Longview, formerly of Crockett, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 in the Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Mrs. Pringle was born August 16, 1918 in Houston County, Texas and had been living in Longview, previously living in Crockett. Mrs. Pringle was retired having worked for Continental Telephone Company and was a member of the Judson Road Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughter Patricia Collins, of Longview; grandson Gavin Collins and wife Karen, of Hallsville; great-grandson Steven Collins, of Hallsville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Weldon and Ruth Pringle, of Alto. Preceded in death by her husband A. J. Pringle; and parents Mood Price and Maude (Turner) Price. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Rena Price Pringle were held Monday, August 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Memorial Park with Mr. Carl Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michelle Lynn Holsey Foundation P.O. Box 652, Crockett, Texas 75835. Condolences for Mrs. Pringle may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JOHN ROLAND “JOHNNY” BEAR

Mr. John Roland “Johnny” Bear, age 65 of Crockett, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010, in the East Texas Medical-Center. Mr. Bear was born July 21, 1945 in Crockett, Texas and was a lifetime resident of Crockett. Mr. Bear was a member of the Lothrop Masonic Lodge #21 A.F. & A.M. having served as Worshipful Master in the past. He was a 33° Master Mason. He belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 509 and was currently serving as Worthy Patron. He was a 2008 Initiate of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Mr. Bear was owner and operator of Bear Machine Shop for many years and was a U.S. Census worker. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crockett. Survivors include his children Elizabeth Moore and husband John, of Crockett and John Robert Bear and girl friend Amanda Starr, of Fairfield; grandchildren Charity and Chasidy Starr, of Fairfield; special friend Nancy Reynolds, of Madisonville; numerous nieces and other relatives. Funeral Services for Mr. John Roland “Johnny” Bear were held Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Crockett with Dr. Jerry House and Ms. Cindy Parker officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 984, Crockett, Texas 75835. Condolences for Mr. Bear may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JOYCE ELAINE LUCAS HOBSON

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Lucas Hobson, age 74 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Jennings, Louisiana. Mrs. Hobson’s wish was to be cremated. During the 60’s and 70’s Mrs. Hobson was a resident of Jennings, La., where she and her former husband (Gerald Hobson) were the owners of Hobson’s Gulf Service and Hobson’s Wrecker Service. She returned to Texas in 1980 where she began working as a cashier for convenience stores. For more than 30 years she greeted customers with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. For the last nine years she was a loyal and dedicated employee of Tetco on the Loop in Crockett, Texas. Survivors include her daughter Deidra Reed and husband Kyle, of Jennings, La.; sister Edna Bounds Kirk, of Cut and Shoot; two brothers Norman Lucas and wife Carla and Dorman Lucas and wife Joan, all of Crockett; two grandchildren Kylie Reed, of Lafayette, La. and Macie Reed of Jennings, La.; nieces and nephews Debbie Bounds, of Spring, Randy Bounds, of Cut and Shoot, Keith Lucas, of Crockett and Becky George, of Wynn, Ark. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Joyce Elaine Lucas Hobson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Harvest Church with the Rev. Dennis Ivey officiating. The family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or flowers may be sent to the Harvest Church, 1405 E. Loop 304, Crockett, Tx. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com. Miguez Funeral Home

MARGUERITE “MAGGIE” RICHARDS

Mrs. Marguerite “Maggie” Richards, age 91 of Lovelady, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mrs. Richards was born November 19, 1918 and enjoyed living in the country. Mrs. Richards was retired having worked in the Banking business in bookkeeping. She loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. Mrs. Richards was a member of the Lovelady Church of Christ and was a faithful Christian. She loved birds and history of Houston County. Mrs. Richards enjoyed quilt making and crocheting. Survivors include her son Bill Cannon, of Palacios; daughter Frankie Wells and husband Leron, of Lovelady; grandchildren Leron Thomas Wells III and wife Jenny, of Sugar Land and Shelly Bellis and husband Bobby, of Lovelady; great-grandchildren Kyle Bellis, Leah Bellis and David Lee Wells; very special and dear friends, Carol and Mike Broxson, of Lovelady; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by her husband Homer Richards; first husband Homer Franklin Cannon; one infant daughter and twin infant sons. Funeral Services for Mrs. Marguerite “Maggie” Richards were held Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lovelady Church of Christ with Mr. David Baker officiating. Interment followed in the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice in the Pines, 116 Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or Houston County Home Health Care, P. O. Box 1372, Crockett, Texas 75835. Condolences for Mrs. Richards may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JAMES W. WOOLLEY

Mr. James W. Woolley, age 69 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Hospice in the Pines in Lufkin. Mr. Woolley was born July 19, 1941 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Crockett most of his lifetime. Mr. Woolley was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He was a past member of the Lions Club and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. He had worked for Cameron Iron Work. Survivors include his wife Barbara Woolley, of Crockett; son Jimmy D. Woolley and wife Danica, of Corsicana; grandchildren Jada and Jaylee Woolley, of Corsicana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents Jimmy and Annie Mae Woolley. Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. James W. Woolley were held Saturday, August 07, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. John Goss officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice in the Pines, 116 South Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. Woolley may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ROY DEAN SMITH

Mr. Roy Dean Smith, age 64 of Kennard, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born December 28, 1945 in Crockett, Texas and had lived in Kennard. Mr. Smith had worked as manager for Piccadilly Cafeteria for 37 years and had also worked for Consumer’s for 6 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sally Smith, of Kennard; sons Roy Dean Smith, Jr., of Bossier City, La. and Randy Smith, of Shreveport, La.; sister Marilyn Bock and husband Phil, of Loveland, Colo.; sister-in-law Jean Ward, of Grapeland; brother-in-law James Jackson and wife Elsie, of Rockport; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer Smith and Gladys Martin Smith; brothers Timothy Lee Smith, Elmer Smith, Jr. and John Henry Smith; and sister Louise Smith. The family will be having a private graveside service for Mr. Roy Dean Smith. Condolences for Mr. Smith may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

EVA RUTH HOGAN

Mrs. Eva Ruth Hogan, age 79 of Grapeland, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Trucare Living Center in Palestine. Mrs. Hogan was born February 28, 1931 in Grapeland to E.H. and Emma Lively Denman. Survivors include her son James Michael Hogan, of Grapeland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents E.H. and Emma Lively Denman; husband Harold Hogan; brothers O.T. Denman, and Boyd Denman; and a twin sister Lottie Sue Denman Bedford. Graveside Services for Mrs. Eva Ruth Hogan were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery with Mr. Lloyd Dickey officiating. To view online, leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com Bailey & Foster Funeral Home

July 2010

DAVID LYNN WHITEHEAD

Mr. David Lynn Whitehead, age 60 of Weimar, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. Mr. Whitehead was born in Crockett, March 24, 1950, to Clifton and Corene Whitehead. He was a 1968 graduate of Grapeland High School and received his teaching degree from Sam Houston State University. Mr. Whitehead was an educator for many years and upon retiring from the school system, he opened his own antique shop. Survivors include his three children, son Christopher Whitehead, of New Ulm, daughters Kimberly Taylor and husband Donnie, of Seattle, Wash. and Allyson Whitehead, of Corpus Christi; one sister Peggy Emmons, of Grapeland; and four brothers John Whitehead, of San Antonio, Winston Whitehead, of Grapeland, Leon Whitehead, of Kurten and Anthony Whitehead of Huffman. A Private Memorial Service was held for the family. A memorial marker in his honor will be placed at Whitehead Cemetery.

DONALD LEE "BUDDY" SAUERS

Mr. Donald Lee “Buddy” Sauers, age 78 of Nixon, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Mr. Sauers was born in Victoria, Texas on August 1, 1931. Survivors include his daughters Nancy Stepherson O’Donnell, of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and Glenda Pompa, of Goliad; son Scott E. Allee, of Karnes City; step-mother Cassie Mae Sauers; four siblings Marilyn Shriver, Lionel R. Sauers, Horace Lloyd Tettleton, all of Corpus Christi and Gilbert Keys, of Lockhart; seven grandchildren Michael, Kara, Carol, C.J., Amber, Tyler and Austin; four great-grandchildren Sierra, Tanner, Aidan, and Evan; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents Ben and Elsie Marie (Adams) Sauers; and his wife Bonnie Faye (Moore) Sauers, on July 26, 2010. A Memorial Service for Mr. Donald Lee “Buddy” Sauers were held Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel of Nixon with Dr. Robert Price officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smiley United Methodist Church or to the charity of one’s choice. Finch Funeral Chapel

BONNIE FAYE SAUERS

Mrs. Bonnie Faye Sauers, age 75, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at her home near Nixon. Mrs. Sauers was born in Lovelady, Texas on June 5, 1935. Survivors include her husband Donald Lee Sauers, of Victoria; daughters Nancy Stepherson O’Donnell, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Glenda Pompa, of Goliad; son Scott E. Allee, of Karnes City; two sisters Nelda Moore, of Lovelady and Janet Robison, of Spring; seven grandchildren Michael, Kara, Carol, C.J., Amber, Tyler and Austin; four great-grandchildren Sierra, Tanner, Aidan, and Evan; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents Hollis and Eunice (Alverson) Moore; two brothers Guy Gene Moore and Hollis Moore; and a sister Nanette Vondra. Funeral Services for Mrs. Bonnie Faye Sauers were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Smiley United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Price officiating. Interment followed in the Smiley Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers Robert Henry Pattillo, Willie Bustamante Jr., Ben Whitsitt, Danny Goynes, Tyler Goynes, and Austin Goynes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smiley United Methodist Church or to the charity of one’s choice. Finch Funeral Chapel

CODY RYAN POPP

Cody Ryan Popp, age 20, on July 23, 2010 a cowboy was taken from his place on earth to be with his Lord and Savior. Cody was born on April 25, 1990. Cody graduated from Huntsville High School in 2008. He was a Senior Flagman for the class of 2008 and was a Life Time Member of the Walker County Fair Association where he showed goats. Cody loved life and most of all his family and friends. He was a true outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish and his new found love for BULL RIDING. Those left to cherish his memories are his parents Dale Popp and Cindy Tatsch; sister Brandy Popp and fiancé Blake Turner; step-dad Richard Tatsch; stepbrother and sister Cole and Leah Tatsch; grandmothers and grandfather Josephine Popp and Jessie and Winfred Estell; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his Grandpa’s Herbert Popp and Preston Warren. Funeral Services for Cody Ryan Popp were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 10:00 am, at University Heights Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas. Interment followed at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Nada, Texas. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations should be made to the Walker County Fair Association or Charitable organization of your choice. RIDE COWBOY RIDE Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

JAMES WILLIAM REED

Mr. James William Reed, age 76 of Grapeland, passed away at his home Sunday, July 25, 2010. Mr. Reed was born August 14, 1933 in Teague to Wesley Aden and Mary Modine Reed. He was a self employed Lease Operator Contract Truckman. He was a wonderful devoted husband, loving father and grandfather a devout Christian and a hard worker. Mr. Reed was a member of the First Baptist Church Grapeland, a Godly leader obedient to the call of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marie Reed; daughter Penny Howard and husband Tim Howard; son James Wesley Reed; sisters Janice Choate and husband Norman Choate and Syble Minter and husband Johnny Minter; brother Glynn Reed and wife Nita Reed; mother-in-law Matti Nick; sisters-in-law Pearl Moss, Eva McKinney, Matti Lou Richardson and Edwena Martin; grandchildren and great-grandchildren T. C. Howard and wife Amy Howard, their children Blake and Emma Howard, Melissa Cobb and husband Chuck Cobb, their children Loren, Madison and Ryleigh Cobb, Nicole Reed and her children Casey and Caylee Morris, Jerred Reed and Jamie Reed. Preceded in death by his parents Wesley Aden and Mary Modine Reed; and brother Herbert Reed. Funeral Services for Mr. James William Reed were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Grapeland with the Rev. David Bradley and the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Whitehead Cemetery in Grapeland Pallbearers will be Chris Minter, Wesley Minter, Randall Wash, Brian McKechnie, Jason Lansford, Tim Reed and Ross Richardson. In lieu of flowers family request donations may be made to First Baptist Church Grapeland Building Fund, P.O. Box 283, Grapeland, Texas 75844. To view online, leave condolences or sign guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com Bailey & Foster Funeral Home

BEN WINFRED MILLS

Mr. Ben Winferd Mills, age 89 of Lovelady, passed from this life on July 23, 2010 while at his son Kim's house in Highlands, Tx., which is a suburb of Houston. He had been living with his son since falling ill 2 months ago. Mr. Mills was born near Lovelady on a farm and was the youngest child. During his lengthy life, he was a laborer, farmer, chauffeur, Chevrolet mechanic, welder, construction worker and as he phrased it, a “Jack-Of-All-Trades.” He was also a self-professed country singer, often playing his guitar and singing at Nursing Homes in Trinity, Crockett and Groveton and many others in the Houston and Grandbury area. Even well into his 80's, Mr. Mills jokingly declared he enjoyed “playing music for the “old folks.” He performed several times in Lovelady's Old School Gym with notables such as Moe Bandy, Johnny Rodriguez and Johnny Horton. He also performed at a fundraiser for the Tex Ritter Monument in Carthage when he lived with his niece Annette Burnum. Mr. Mills always loved the country life, so when given the opportunity, he moved back to Lovelady in 2005 with his wife, Doris Vaughn Mills. They lived on Houston Street in a house owned by his niece, MaeDean Harrelson, who graciously made it possible for him to fulfill one of his final wishes by returning back to Lovelady where he was raised. He started school at age 5 at Antioch and in 1926 began attending Prairie Point School which was later consolidated with the Lovelady Schools. when he was 16-years-old, He quit school in order to help his family with expenses and at age 17 enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corp. (CCC). At age 19 he re-enlisted in the CCC in Apple Springs, at a cost of $44. Later he was discharged, “at the convenience of the Government,” then went into the military service. In 1942 He enlisted in the Coast Guard, training for combat in Lapoorte. At the time of his enlistment, both his brothers were already in the service, stationed in Australia, so Mr. Mills hoped to meet up with them. However, during WWII he fought in the Philippines Liberation, taking shrapnel from a Japanese bomber in both legs and received medical treatment aboard the hospital ship, “USS Mercy” and later at a hospital in New Guinea. Mr. Mills received a Purple Heart and earned a Bronze Star. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and VFW, making regular donations to both organizations. Mr. Mills hobbies included playing music, gardening, hunting and fishing. He had a garden and enjoyed growing a variety of vegetables, including “Yard Long Beans.” He joked that it took only one long bean to feed him and Doris. In September 2008 he had his picture in the “Houston County Courier” newspaper for growing an extremely large pear. Survivors include his one daughter Sherry Lewis, of Woodville, Ala.; two sons Bennie Dale Mills, of New Braunfels and Kim Winferd Mills, of Highlands, with his former wife of 41 years Evelyn Killingsworth; eight grandchildren Richard Moore, of Splendora, Laura Chambers, of Woodville, Ala., Tanya Novosad, of Crosby, Deanna Mills, of Temple, Erica Staufer, of Georgetown, Deidra Mills, of Austin, Dale Mills, of New Braunfels and Kevin Wayne Mills, of Beaumont; nine greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by his parents Frank Watson Mills and Sarah Ringo Mills his father passed away when Ben was 6-months-old; two brothers frank James Mills and Jesse Dean Mills; three sisters Mamie Mills, Daisy Morgan and Ola Mae Robison Mr. Ben Winferd Mills was buried in his family's plot in Evergreen Cemetery in Lovelady. Waller-Thornton Funeral Home

JUDY BETH SHUPAK

Mrs. Judy Beth Shupak, age 60 of Lovelady, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at her residence in Lovelady. Mrs. Shupak was born February 17, 1950 in Crockett, Texas and had lived her lifetime in Lovelady. She had worked as a bookkeeper. Survivors include her husband Rex Shupak, of Lovelady; sons Brian (Peewee) Shupak and wife Stacey, Burt Shupak, and J. R. Shupak and wife Danna, all of Lovelady; daughter-in- law Polly Shupak, of Austonio; grandchildren Dalton, Dillon, Dustin, Dayton, T. J., Samantha, Haley, Shelby and Jaxson; brothers Billie Hill and wife Sue, of Crockett, Bobbie Hill, of Dew, Jimmy Hill, of Nacogdoches, Jerry Hill and wife Rae, of San Augustine and Mack Hill and wife Donna, of Corsicana; sister Bettie Estell, of Nacogdoches; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Larry and Barbara Shupak, of Lovelady; numerous nieces and nephews; lifelong friends Louise Woodson and the late Faye Woodson; special friends Tuffy and Jo Ann Van Dyke; God sent friends Kandias and Blue Choate; special friends through medicine Dr. Alan Mobley, Dr. E. Abbasi and Dr. Maria Sosa. Preceded in death by his parents Joe and Pauline Hill; brothers Cleo Pierce and Jack Hill; and sisters-in-law Lettie Hill, Madeline Pierce and Glenda Hill. Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Beth Hill were held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lovelady High School Scholarship Fund, Lovelady, Texas 75851. Condolences for Mrs. Shupak may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JIMMY FRANKLIN HARRISON

Mr. Jimmy Franklin Harrison, age 62 of Kennard, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010. Mr. Harrison was born in Crockett, Texas on December 13, 1947 to Jack and Geneva English Harrison and lived most of his lifetime in Kennard. He was baptized at the early age of nine and in later years was a member of Centerhill Methodist Church. In August of 1966, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his mother Geneva Harrison, of Lufkin; daughters Tiffany Harrison Stubblefield and Shanna Harrison James and husband Michael, all of Lovelady; mother of his children Lana VanDeaver, of Huntsville; and four grandchildren, all of Lovelady, Ty and Jacy Stubblefield and Madelyn and Cody James; sister Brenda and husband Terry Stubblefield, of Kennard; niece Mandy and husband Kyle Palmer, of Tyler; and nephew Trevor Stubblefield, of Kennard. Preceded in death by his father Jack Allen Harrison. Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmy Franklin Harrison were held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Military Graveside Services will followed in the Harrison Family Cemetery. Condolences for Mr. Harrison may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

WILLIAM BOYD “BO” EWING

Mr. William Boyd “Bo” Ewing, age 81 of Frisco, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in the Grace Presbyterian Rehabilitation Center in Dallas. Mr. Ewing was born January 21, 1929 in Mercedes, Texas and had been living in Frisco for the past 7 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Ewing was a retired real estate investor. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jeanette Caskey Ewing of Dallas; son Christopher Ewing and wife Ashley, of Little Rock, Ark.; daughters Kari Mason and husband Carrington, of Dallas and Emily Finchum of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren Brennan Mason, of Dallas, Preston Ewing, Elizabeth Ewing, both of Little Rock, Ark. and Kristi Puerta, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; great-grandchild Jett Puerta, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sister-in-law Charlene Caskey Chapman, of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services for Mr. William Boyd “Bo” Ewing were held Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. Ewing may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JUANITA LUCILLE “NITA” (HARRINGTON) TROUTMAN

Mrs. Juanita Lucille “Nita” (Harrington) Troutman, age 85 of Crockett, formerly of Baytown, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the Houston County Nursing Home in Crockett. Mrs. Troutman was born February 25, 1925 in Gainsville, Texas and had lived in Crockett for several years, previously living in Baytown. She was a housewife and ministers wife for 53 years and a member of the Harvest Church in Crockett. Survivors include her two daughters Saundra Grace “Sandy” McCullough and special son-in-law Daniel Lee “Dan” McCullough and Sharon Anita Bruner, all of Crockett; special adopted daughters Peggy Whiteaker, of Baytown and Mary Ann Huff, of Johnson City, Tenn.; four grandsons Dwayne Lee Caswell, of Beaumont, Mark Olen McCullough and wife Heather Danielle McCullough, of Spokane, Mo., James Darren McCullough and wife Sara Jeanette McCullough, of Crockett and Michael Lee Little and wife Charlotte Little, of Ozona; special adopted granddaughter Melissa Whiteaker, of Baytown; nine great-grandchildren Taylor Lee Caswell, of Beaumont, Devin Edward Caswell, of Huntsville, Devin Anthony McCullough, Alayna Jordyn McCullough, Madison Avery McCullough, all of Spokane, Mo., Alexander Grace “Allie” McCullough, of New Caney, Brady Warren McCullough, of Crockett, Gage Little and Jakob Olen Little, both of Ozona; special friends Frank Horton and Betty Martinka. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Rev. Olen Troutman; mother Lula Small Harrington; father John Henry Harrington; brothers Hubert John Harrington, Robert Francis “Bob” Harrington and Eugene Ray “Gene” Harrington; and sisters Ollie Mae Minter and Ruby Marie Ellis. Funeral Services for Mrs. Juanita Lucille “Nita” (Harrington) Troutman were held Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Charles and the Rev. James Shepard officiating. Interment followed in the Latexo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice. Condolences for Mrs. Troutman may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

JAMES RAY LOW

Mr. James Ray Low, age 76 of Latexo, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Community Care Center in Crockett. Mr. Low was born April 22, 1934 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Latexo most of his lifetime. Mr. Low was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served four years stationed in Reno, Nevada. He was a retired newspaper carrier and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughter Kathy Stamper, of Jacksonville; sons Dr. James Ray Low, Jr. and wife Patty and Brad Low, all of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Mary Ann McKnight and husband George, of Porter Springs; brothers Bill Low and wife Toby, of Latexo and Garland “Pete” Low and wife Elizabeth, of North Zulch; special friend Claude Phipps, of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents James D. Low and Leatha (Davidson) Low; and sister Peggy Phillips. Memorial Services for Mr. James Ray Low were held Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Porter Springs Baptist Church. Burial was held in the Denson Cemetery. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ALTA E. SHIRLEY

Mrs. Alta E. Shirley, age 90 of Jasper, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Jasper. A native of Crockett, she enjoyed reading, cross stitching, was a former square dancer and loved Sunday School Class. Survivors include her son Edward H. Shirley, III and wife Sandra, of Jasper; two brothers Jerry Ellis and wife Ester, of San Antonio and Charles Ellis, of N. Little Rock, Ark.; one grandchild Capt. Jennifer Leigh Shirley Wong; and one great grandchild Kevin Ryan Wong, of Plumas Lake, Calif. Preceded in death by her husband Edward H. Shirley, Jr.; and daughter Marja Ann Shirley. Funeral Services for Mrs. Alta E. Shirley were held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in San Antonio. Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home

POLLY HAMMETT DAWSON

Mrs. Polly Hammett Dawson was born on October 26, 1925 in Luling, Texas to Watterson N. and Dula Taylor Hammett. She went to schools in Crockett and Louisiana, graduating from Lockport High school in 1942. She attended Southern Louisiana College before returning to Crockett where she met and married local farmer and rancher, James Edwin Dawson, Junior. The couple raised their 3 children Jim, Paul, and Polly Ann in Houston County until J.E.’s untimely death in 1967. Mrs. Dawson was the owner of Polly Ann’s Shop on the square in Crockett. She worked as a bookkeeper for many area businesses and physicians. In 1981, Mrs. Dawson moved to Bryan, Texas where she was employed by the Brazos County Transit Authority. Mrs. Dawson was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Garden Club, the Pilot Club, and the Crockett Sewing club. In Bryan, Polly served as the president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. She enjoyed cooking and needle point, and she loved to entertain her many friends. She was famous for her annual Christmas party which she hosted for over 40 years. Survivors include her sons James Edwin Dawson, III and wife Ellen and David Paul Dawson and wife Carol, all of Crockett; daughter Polly Ann Morrison and husband Chuck, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren Christine Allen and husband Carson, of Gainesville, Ga., David Dawson and wife Shannon, of Dallas, Brant Dawson, of Houston, Lauren Dawson, of Crockett, James, Max, and Charlie Morrison, of Colorado Springs; great-grandchildren Jackson, Ellie Kate, Wright, Jackie, Jake, and Emme; The family is especially grateful to Polly’s caregiver, Mrs. Nelda Callier. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Edwin Dawson, Junior. Services for Mrs. Polly Hammett Dawson were held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett with the Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth officiating. Pallbearers were Howard Edmiston, Sandy MacKenzie, David Baker, Phil Broxson, Chris von Doenhoff, Jim Land, Bert Brewer and Carroll Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Colorado Springs Down’s Syndrome Association, P.O. Box 2364, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or to the C.O. Murray Community Clinic, 500 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, Texas 75835. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

HENRY LEE “JAKE” DRISKILL

Mr. Henry Lee “Jake” Driskill, age 98 of Latexo, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in the Winfield Nursing Center in Crockett. Mr. Driskill was born August 26, 1911 in Latexo, Texas and had lived all of his lifetime in Latexo. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. Mr. Driskill was a rancher and carpenter and had also worked as a building supply salesman for Stowe Lumber Company. He was a member of the Latexo United Methodist Church. He also served on the Latexo School Board for many years, as well as the Houston County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Mr. Driskill, was chairman for the Latexo Cemetery Board of Directors for over 50 years. He was active for many years in the Latexo Community Council and other community organizations. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Linda Lee Bear and Danny Bear, of Latexo; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Rebekah Lee Riemenschneider and Chad, of Grapeland; niece Sue Ross and husband Joe, of Latexo; nephew Bill Driskill and wife Kathy, of La Porte; numerous other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife Berline Rushing Driskill in 1992; parents Arthur and Sallie Jones Driskill; and brother Wayne Driskill. Funeral Services for Mr. Henry Lee “Jake” Driskill were held Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jack Shultz officiating. Interment followed in the Latexo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761. Condolences for Mr. Driskill may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

SMITH SATTERWHITE

Mr. Smith Satterwhite, age 87 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Satterwhite was born October 27, 1922 in Crockett, Texas and lived all of his lifetime in Crockett. Mr. Satterwhite was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. having served during World War II. He was past Vice President at Crockett State Bank from 1940-1942 and a director until it sold. Mr. Satterwhite was retired owner and operator of Satterwhite Wholesale Grocers. He was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1934. Survivors include his wife Ann Allee Satterwhite, of Crockett; children Smith Satterwhite and wife Deborah, of Pittsburg, Stephen Satterwhite and wife Janalyn, of Rogers, Ark. and Elizabeth Overstreet and husband James, of Lufkin; grandchildren Chris, JoAnna, Jonathan, Lauren, Jessica and Katie; great-grandchildren Annah Grace and Trenton Blayne; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents B. L. Satterwhite and Charm Satterwhite; brothers B. L. Satterwhite, Jr., George Shepard Satterwhite and A. C. “Pud” Satterwhite; and sister Julia Satterwhite Dickey. Funeral Services for Mr. Smith Satterwhite were held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. Satterwhite may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

DAVID EARL EVANS

Mr. David Earl Evans, age 58 of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in the Whitehall Nursing Center in Crockett. Mr. Evans was born April 01, 1952 in Crockett, Texas and had lived all of his lifetime in the area. Mr. Evans was a veteran of the Texas National Guard. He was former owner of Evans Discount Auto World in Crockett and Evans Towing and Recovery in Crockett. Mr. Evans had developed a strong work ethic and worked beside his father for 43 years. His hobbies were few because of his love for work. His priorities were his girls and his yard, when not working he was on his lawn mower. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Patty Evans, of Crockett; children Niki Richburg and husband Brandon, of Grapeland, Christina Evans, of Crockett and her mother, Mel Pinnell, of Crockett, Brooke Lynn Evans, of Crockett; grandchildren Kadie and Callie Richburg, of Grapeland, Colby Thornton, of Crockett and his father, Brian Thornton, of Grapeland; mother Aloise Evans, of Crockett; sister Kathy Reed, of Crockett; brothers-in-law Bubba Erickson and wife Lynne, of Crockett, Paul Erickson and wife Karen, of Crockett; sisters-in-law Martha Browning and husband Elwin, of Crockett, Mary Brown and husband Wyman, of Grapeland; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, his beloved dachshunds, Louie and Trucker. Preceded in death by his father George T. Evans; and father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Annie Erickson. Memorial Services for Mr. David Earl Evans were held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences for Mr. Evans may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

ARTHUR MACK TOLBERT

Mr. Arthur Mack Tolbert, age 66, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. Mr. Tolbert was born September 24, 1943 in Freeport to Jack Marion and Ella Mae Shiflett Tolbert. He grew up in Texas City, but lived in Weldon, where his paternal grandparents lived, for several years as a child. He graduated from La Marque High School. Mr. Tolbert was a member of Pipefitter Local #211 and had worked 25 years for Becthel Corporation at Union Carbide in Texas City. Mr. Tolbert was honored to serve his country where he was Vietnam veteran and a lifetimetime member at both VFW Post #6378 and the American Post #554. Survivors include his mother Ella Mae Shiflett Tolbert; wife Olivia Strom Tolbert; son Andy and wife Keila Tolbert; children by marriage Michael and Susie Strom and James and Carrie Menotti; grandchildren Madison and Mackenzie Tolbert, Clay and Cory Menotti and Robert Strom; sisters Gladys and husband John Woodard and Fran and husband Loyd Morris; brother Chet and wife Betty Tolbert; numerous nieces and nephews and many great friends. Preceded in death by his father Jack Marion Tolbert. Funeral Services for Mr. Arthur Mack Tolbert were held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson. Interment followed at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Pallbearers were John Woodard, John Woodard, Jr., Richard Lopez, Michael Strom, James Menotti, David Strom, David Stom, Jr. and Kenneth Strom. Honorary Pallbearers were Andy Tolbert, Clay Menotti, Cory Menotti and Robert Strom; Honor Guard from VFW and the American Legion.

DANNY MATLOCK

Mr. Danny Matlock, age 52 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Athens. Mr. Matlock was born in Eureka, Kansas September 23, 1957 to Elbert Lee and Arcella Mae Baker Taylor. He had been a resident of Athens all of his life. On June 9, 1979 he married his high school sweetheart Mary Anne Smallwood. Mr. Matlock was a contractor, mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Ash Baptist Church. Danny was an avid hunter and loved horses. He was an awesome husband, father, brother, son, papa and friend. Survivors include his wife Mary Anne Matlock, of Athens; sons Micheal Matlock and wife Kay, of Glen Heights and Erick W. Matlock, of Athens; daughters Cassandra L. Matlock, of Houston and Andrea D. Matlock, of Athens; grandchildren K.D. Matlock and Kayla Matlock, both of Glen Heights; mother Arcella Matlock-White, of Athens; brothers David Matlock and wife Ethel, of Mesquite, Billy Matlock and wife Shirley, of Athens and Terry Taylor and wife Ann, of Chandler, Okla.; sisters Linda Sifford and husband Alan, of Athens, Tena Andrews and husband Sammy, of Bennington, Okla., Debbie Taylor, of Lawton, Okla., and Lisa Taylor, of Longview; father and mother-in-law Wayne and Roberta Smallwood, of Athens; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends. Preceded in death by his father Elbert Lee Taylor in 1978; and step-father Orville L. Matlock in 1986. Funeral Services for Mr. Danny Matlock were held Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Pemberton officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Micheal Matlock, Doug Quigg, Erick W. Matlock, Lee Fender, George Quigg, Cody Stephens, Shawn Barnard, Keith Matlock. Honorary Pallbearers were Richard Jones, Chris Matlock, Bryan Matlock, Adrian Basham. If desired, you may sign the guest register or leave a message of condolence for the family at www.carrolllehr.com Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home

WILLIS BAKER JR.

Mr. Willis Baker Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Centerville, Texas, the Heavenly angel whispered to him while he was sitting on his tractor. Mr. Baker was born April 13, 1948 in Hopewell in Leon County to Willis Baker Sr. and Carrie Mae West Baker, He was their first born child. Mr. Baker attended and received his education and graduated from Douglas High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Hopewell Baptist Church. He occasionally attended Progressive Baptist Church. Mr. Baker joined in Holy Matrimony with Dorothy Johnson Baker in 1969. A union that lasted many years and touched many lives. He was a loving father and devoted husband. He worked construction, part time farmer, and as a truck driver for 38 years. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Johnson Baker; children Forrester Ray (Shree) Baker, of Crockett, Artmetria Warfield, of Richmond and Amanda Baker (Demetric) Love, of Houston; grandchildren Forrester, Jr. Kaelon, Cranston, Jr., Demetric, Jr., Valencia, Jaelan, Charane, Shemira, Bri'An Treya, Jordan; brothers Earl (Amberee) Baker, Marshall (Doris) Baker; sister Marilyn (Rev. William) Baker McCullough; and a host of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father and mother Willis Baker, Sr. and Carrie Mae Baker; Margie Nell Baker. Funeral Services for Mr. Willis Baker Jr. were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Herman D. West officiating. Interment followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were Darrell Harris, Willie West, Jackie Riley, Ralph Hightower, Bobby Thomason, Sam Ducan, Jr., Larry Moten and Leo King, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Forrester Baker, Demetric Love, Juan McCullough, Ernest West, Sammie Johnson, L.O. Epps, Earl Baker, Ryan Baker, Tommy West, Rev. William McCullough, Floyd Stewart, Larry Moten, Surella Walker, Marshall Baker, Jarrett Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Andrew Johnson, Anthony Moten and Edward Shepherd. Emanuel Funeral Home

JOHN BEN CARRABBA

Mr. John Ben Carrabba, industrialist, entrepreneur, husband, father, and friend passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, after a brief illness. Mr. Carrabba was born on November 9, 1927 to Sam and Frances Carrabba in Bryan, Texas. A natural born businessman, John Ben Carrabba started more businesses than can be listed. His first job was at the ripe old age of six when he sold peanuts on the streets of Bryan on Saturdays. During his entrepreneurial career, He owned a filling station, a miniature golf course, a cleaning and alterations shop, a furniture store, a construction business, an assisted living center, a trailer manufacturing plant, a stable bedding plant, a cattle auction barn, an oil and gas company, a vineyard, and various other businesses. He developed subdivisions, commercial lease spaces, and an industrial park, and he raced horses and raised cattle. With eight hundred dollars of borrowed money and an incredible work ethic, he founded Gooseneck Trailer Manufacturing Company in Bryan. The Gooseneck Trailer changed the way that beef cattle were marketed in the Southwest, because of the courage, dedication and intelligence of John Ben Carrabba. Whenever he spotted a trailer on the highway, he would look to see if the Flying Goose was emblazoned on the side. He was one of the four founders of the Bryan Woodbine Oil Field in Brazos County, one of the most prolific fields found in Texas in the late 1970’s. While developing that field, he drilled or participated in 73 wells before ever hitting a dry hole. By the time the field had been completed, he had interest in 113 wells in that field. In 1985 he met the love of his life, Cherie, whom he married two years later. John Ben left the only home that he had ever known, Bryan, Texas, to have a life with Cherie. He moved to Crockett, Texas and was constantly quoted as saying it was the best move of his life. He loved Crockett and quickly integrated himself into the community. He moved Carrabba Enterprises to Crockett and began doing what he did best, developing businesses and dabbling in oil and gas. John Ben and Cherie were blessed to find a wonderful and supportive circle of friends in Crockett. They entertained often and were involved in numerous community activities. John Ben loved Cherie’s two children, Randy and Ryan, and as a family they traveled throughout the United States showing livestock. During this time he became close friends with several others who showed livestock. He loved to regale his Crockett friends with tales of their adventures on the road. While John Ben and Cherie were married, they built three homes, an Assisted Living Center, and two office buildings in Crockett, the Panola County Livestock Auction Barn in Carthage, and a home in College Station, along with numerous renovation projects. When people asked them how their marriage survived those building projects, he would say, “We like having a project we can work on together. And, besides that, she knows that I am the boss.” Everyone recognized John Ben’s love for Cherie, and Randy and Ryan. He was the best step-father that he could possibly be, becoming totally involved in the boys’ activities to the point of working in the concession stand at Friday night football games and decorating for the Junior -Senior Proms. He was a member of the “Kollege of Knowledge”, a local group of businessmen who met for breakfast five days a week and solved the problems of the world. He was a stockholder in Spring Creek Country Club as well as serving as a member of the Endowment Committee, Financial Committee, and Board of Trustees at First United Methodist Church. He was an Honorary Lifetime Member and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Junior Livestock Association. John Ben was one of the most generous men that ever lived, and he eagerly helped anyone whom he thought he could aid. He was constantly listening to the aspirations of young people and counseling them with the benefit of his experience. In January of 2009, John Ben and Cherie’s son, Randy, died, and John Ben’s strength and wisdom helped the entire family through that horrible ordeal. John Ben always thought like a young man. He surrounded himself with young people and said that was one of the things that kept him young. The other was Cherie. He drew from her energy and vitality, and he looked and acted like a much younger man. An Aggie, John Ben closely followed Aggie athletics, cheering their victories and agonizing over their defeats. He is pre-deceased by his son, Randall E. Rash, his sister, Rosalie Carrabba Lobello, his mother Frances Carrabba and his father, Sam Carrabba. He is survived by his wife, Cherie Carrabba, his son Ryan Rash of Crockett, and his sister-in-law Michelle Howles, of Crockett. He is also survived by his children from his first marriage and their spouses: David and Candice Carrabba, Mark and Kay Carrabba, and three grandchildren: Grant, Travis, and Ross Carrabba, all of Bryan. He is survived by his employees and friends, Howard Thomas, Mary Jane Walker, Daniel Pasho, Bill Poplin, Earl Krieger, Francisco Arvizu, and Francisco Tapia of Crockett. William Lewis of Crockett was like another son to John Ben. In addition, he is survived by a wealth of friends from all across the country who sent countless messages and phone calls during this period. He was a one of a kind, and will be so deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path. Pallbearers will be George Beeler, Burl Hobson Sr., Dr. Richard Kelly, James Land, Larry Lehman, William Lewis, Bobby Maddox, Dr. Ernst Schwarz, and Howard Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Barbara Beeler, Karen Huffman, Debbie Kelly, Nancy Land, Robbie Lehman, Francisco Arvizu and Mary Jane Walker. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, July 19th at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church in Crockett. Interment will be at the Carrabba’s home, La Bella Vista, on Highway 21 West in Crockett, Texas. Donations in his memory may be made to the John Ben Carrabba Memorial, in care of Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 1420, Crockett, Texas 75835. Proceeds will be distributed to his favorite charities. Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

BOBBY CHARLES BAKER

Mr. Bobby Charles Baker, age 62 of Lovelady, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Hunts-ville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Baker was born July 25, 1947 in Crockett, Texas and had lived in Lovelady most of his lifetime. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Dutch Oven Society. Mr. Baker was retired having worked for Lovelady State Bank as second Vice President and Head Cashier. His number one favorite thing was being Papa Bob. He loved to fish and tinker and he loved reading. Survivors include his son Justin Baker and wife Kris, of Lovelady; daughter TTione Currie and husband Neal, of Trinity; grandchildren Bailey Currie, Holden Currie, Lilly Sizemore, Cynthia Sizemore, Marshall Sizemore, all of Trinity and Morgan Thrasher and Ejay Baker, of Lovelady; sisters Brenda Reed and husband Woody, of Magnolia, Cathy McHargue, of Huntsville; brother Kenny Ray Baker, of Barnes Switch; children’s mom Karen Baker, of Trinity; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents E. J. and Mary Alice Baker; and sister Winnie Kay Baker Frey. Funeral Services for Mr. Bobby Charles Baker were held Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Mike Loftin and the Rev. C. F. Hazelwood officiating. Interment followed in the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery Asso-ciation, c/o Joan Little, 4846 C. R. 3455, Lovelady, Texas 75851. Condolences for Mr. Baker may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home

MARCHETA MCANALLY BRANCH

Mrs. Marcheta McAnally Branch, age 84 of Deer Park, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Branch was born December 10, 1925 in Belott, Texas to the late William and Ollie Thames McAnally. Survivors include her granddaughter Elesha Branch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Victor C. “Vic” Branch, and her daughter Donna Kay Branch. Funeral Services for Mrs. Marcheta McAnally Branch were held Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Niday Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hotton officiating. Graveside Service and interment followed at 4:00 p.m. in Old Glover Cemetery in Grapeland. Niday Funeral Home

JERRY EDWARD MCCLAIN

Mr. Jerry Edward McClain, age 66 of Ratcliff, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2010 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. McClain was born April 09, 1944 in Hagerville, Texas and been living in Ratcliff since 1978. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. McClain had worked as an exterminator for McClain’s Pest Control. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his son Jeffrey “Lance” McClain, of Lumberton; daughter Melissa Ann Roy and husband Phillip J., of Spring; daughter-in-law Cristy McClain, of Lumberton; children’s mother Linda McClain, of Ratcliff; grandchildren Ally Roy, Slade Smith, Kaleb Renfro and Kole McClain; brothers Bob McClain and wife Dorothy, of Deweyville, Larry McClain, of Kennard; sister Joan Connally, of Silsbee; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his father Otha H. McClain; mother Mamie McClain; brother Otha H. McClain, Jr.; sister Billie Jean McMullen; and brother Charles McClain. Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry Edward McClain were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ratcliff Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Lacey and the Rev. Jim Durham officiating. Interment followed in the Mount Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Houston County Cancer Support Group, c/o First Community Bank, P.O. Box 172, Crockett, Texas 75835 or American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. McClain may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com Callaway-Allee Funeral Home