Obituaries

Albert Spencer Hamilton of Joaquin, Texas

Albert Spencer Hamilton

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Albert Spencer Hamilton of Joaquin, Texas, went to live with our Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, June 22, 2023. A celebration of life was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Larry Andrews officiates.

Judith Lea Jackson Adams, 66, of Tenaha

Judith Lea Jackson

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Judith Lea Jackson Adams, 66, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Nacogdoches. Born March 16, 1957, in Houston, Judith is the daughter of Paul Jackson Sr. and Annie Ruth Stevens Jackson. Her wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.

Rex Richards, 82, of Center,

Rex Richards

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Rex Richards, 82, of Center, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, in Nacogdoches. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Tenaha Church of Christ with Andrew King officiating. Born January 17, 1941, Rex is the son of William “Bit” Richards and Mozelle Richards.

Patsy Ruth Williams, 90 of Millican, Texas

Patsy Ruth Willoughby Williams

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Patsy Ruth Williams, 90 of Millican, Texas, formerly of Bryan and Center, Texas, joined her parents George and Thelma Willoughby in heaven on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at 8:46 a.m. A brief graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 10 a.m.

James Lee Whitsey “Sunny Man”

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

James Lee Whitsey “Sunny Man” (68) of Center, Texas passed away at Focus Care Nursing Facility on Monday, June 12, 2023. James was born to the late Mary Whitsey Gardner and James L. Gardner in Galveston, Texas on August 26, 1954. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Darryl W. Rogers

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Darryl W. Rogers entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2023, at the age of 79. Graveside funeral services were held at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, La. Monday, June 19, 2023, with a visitation prior to the service. Bro. Delman Rogers officiated.

Barbara Jo Appelt, 76, of Richmond, Texas

Barbara Jo Appelt

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

September 8, 1946 — June 6, 2023 Barbara Jo Appelt, 76, of Richmond, Texas passed away on June 6, 2023, in Richmond. She was born on September 8, 1946, in Shreveport, La. Her hobbies included baking cakes out of her home, doing various crafts, playing card games and attending concerts.

Travis Brittain, 74, of Center

Travis Brittain

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

July 11, 1948 — June 8, 2023 Travis Brittain, 74, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Garrison. Funeral service was held Monday, June 12, 2023, at Center First United Pentecostal Church with visitation preceding services. Interment was at Cedar Yard Cemetery in Shelby County.

William Taylor Stephen

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

February 19, 1940 — May 25, 2023 Major William Taylor Stephen, regarded by his loved ones as Bill, took his final flight on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded in love by his family. Bill was born on February 19, 1940, in Houston. His parents were Jim and Syble Stephen.

Lillie Mae Thompson Townsend, 93, of Pasadena, Texas

Lillie Mae Thompson Townsen

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

January 26, 1930 — May 30, 2023 Lillie Mae Thompson Townsend, 93, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2023, in Pasadena. She was born on January 26, 1930, in Shelby County, Texas, to the late Kirby Jerome Roe and Myrtice Boyd Roe Ramsey.

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