EDWARD COLEMAN
July, 15, 1930 - Oct. 27, 2016

Edward Coleman, 86, of Douglassville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in a Texarkana nursing home.
He was born July, 15, 1930, in Ranger, to Luther and Louise Coleman. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pearl of Great Price Church in Douglassville. He was servant minded doing what he could to help others. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Coleman; daughter, Abby Coleman; two grandsons, Brandon Hale and Daniel Emmons.
He is survived by four sons, Eddie Coleman and wife Ramona of Manassas, Va., Stephen Coleman and wife Sandy of Nashville, Tenn., Michael Coleman and wife Sharon of Conroe and Jimmy Drinkard of Junction; two daughters, Susan Emmons and husband Glenn of Douglassville and Connie Nudelman and husband Scott of Medford, N. Y.; seven grandchildren, Lois Ross, Chris Coleman, Michelle Thompson, Bryan Coleman, Timothy Emmons, Mary Pettit and Ronald Drinkard; 11 great-grandchildren, Hylari Broadway, Trevor Broadway, Reagan Coleman, Jordan Coleman, Samuel Coleman, Ronnie Emmons, Ethan Emmons, Camden Emmons, Griffin Pettit, Austin Pettit and Mitchell Pettit; one great-great-grandson, Tresston Broadway; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 11 to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Tim Brown officiating.
Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Coleman may make contributions to the charity of your choice.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

OZELLA RUTH EVANS
May 13, 1937 - Oct. 22, 2016

Ozella Ruth Evans, 79, of Diana, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at County Line Baptist Church in Diana. Interment followed at County Line Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Ore City. 

JAMES ALLEN ‘JACK’ BELOTE
Oct. 28, 1941 - Oct. 30, 2016

James Allen “Jack” Belote, 74, of Bivins, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta.
He was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Cass County, to James and Cora Belote. He was retired from Jet Welding Oil Company and was a member of the Savannah Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Billy Bob Belote.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Belote of Bivins; daughter, Tammy Norman of Gladewater; son, Chris Belote of Marshall; three sisters, Hazel Snellgrove of Atlanta, Sybil Allen and husband Eugene of Stonewall, La., and Joyce Kelly and husband Hack of Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren, Logan, Shane and Allice of Gladewater; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Barry Allen officiating.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

JO SELF SELLARS
April 16, 1932 - Oct. 29, 2016

Jo Self Sellars, 84, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Hospice of Texarkana.
She was born April 16, 1932, in Corley, Texas, to Charlie and Alta Adcock. She was retired from CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and was a member of the Atlanta Church of God. She loved spending time with family and at church, as well as crocheting, cooking and shopping.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Raymond “Billy” Self; daughter, Daryl Jo Self-Payne; two great-grandsons, Preston Maxwell and Kason Drake.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon Sellars of Atlanta; son, Stan Self of Texarkana, Ark.; two daughters, Deborah Prator and husband Mark of Wasilla, Alaska, and Pat Stanley and husband Lee of Atlanta; step-son, Kenneth Sellars of Baltimore, Md.; four step-daughters, Golda Williamson and husband Harry of Laurel, Del., Barbara Dunbar and husband Dwayne of Drexel, Mo., Marie Kasper and husband Dave of Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Wilson and husband John of Stanton, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Todd Self, Jessica Johnson and husband Mark, David Prator, Laura Maxwell and husband Kyle, Brandon Stanley and wife Andrea, Lindsey Drake and husband Jason, Bryant Stanley and wife Heather, Lauren Allday and husband Frank and Adam Self; great-grandchildren, Damon Lee Stanley, Brynnlee Self, Emma Maxwell, Kolt Prator, Karson Prator, Madeline Corn, Autumn Meserole, Landin Drake, Lane Drake, Bryson Stanley and Anna Stanley; 17 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great-grandchildren, with one on the way in 2017; and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Atlanta Church of God under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Chris Miller officiating. Interment will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize her may make contributions to the Atlanta Church of God, 19730 FM 1841, Atlanta, Texas 75551; or to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

SUE HALL
July 15, 1946 - Oct. 28, 2016

Sue Ferrell Hall, 70, of Texarkana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in a Houston hospital. 
She was born July 15, 1946, in Linden. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found true joy in her family and lived her life for others. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Texarkana.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles G. Hall; and her parents, Orval and Dorothy Ferrell. 
She is survived by her two daughters: Sherry Young of Texarkana and Karen Hall of Texarkana; one brother, Larry Ferrell and wife Ann of Linden; two grandsons: Chris Young and John Young of Texarkana; and a host of friends and other relatives. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel in Nash with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Association for Independent Living, 2826 Storey Lane # 100, Dallas, Texas 75220 or www.afildfw.org. 
Guest registry is available at www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

GEORGE SCOTT HICKS
Aug. 6, 1975 - Oct. 13, 2016

George Scott Hicks, 41, of Dallas, formerly of Queen City, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courtland Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

GWYNNETH PRUITT

Feb. 11, 1940 - Dec. 6, 2015

Gwynneth Evelyn Pruitt, 75, of Atlanta, peacefully passed away on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.

She was born to Clara Ray and V. S. Pruitt of Kildare, Feb. 11, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Sandra Pruitt Walker.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joe Srygley and Bro. James Williams officiating. Interment will be in Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

JAMES SULLIVAN

June 6, 1950 – Dec. 8, 2015

James Luther Sullivan, Sr., 65, of Jefferson, died Dec. 8, 2015, at his residence. At his request there will be no services. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

ROBERT A. LOVELADY

July 29, 1942- Dec. 7, 2015

Funeral services for Robert Anderson Lovelady, 73, of Ore City were Dec. 11, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Ore City with visitation one hour prior to the service. Robert was born July 29, 1942 in Lufkin, Texas and passed away Dec. 7, in Longview, Texas.

WILLIAM GRANT LOCKHART

Oct. 10, 1947 –  Dec. 4, 2015

William Grant Lockhart, 68, of Longview, died Dec. 4, 2015, in Jefferson. Funeral services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

JOYCE ANN MCDANIEL OGDEN

Oct. 17, 1942 –  Dec. 4, 2015

Joyce Ann McDaniel Ogden, 73 of Harleton, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. Interment followed at Center Cemetery in Harleton under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

CURTIS ADAMS

Nov. 24, 1929  – Dec. 3, 2015

Curtis Adams, 86, of Hughes Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.5, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

ANNA JENA McCORMICK

Oct. 23, 1929 –  Nov. 30, 2015

Anna Jena McCormick, 86, of San Antonio, died Nov. 30, 2015.  Visitation was at Schertz Funeral Home Stateroom, Dec.5, 2015. Interment was later at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, La., under the direction of Schertz Funeral Home.

OLIVER EPPS JR

Dec. 4, 1948 – Dec. 5, 2015

Oliver Epps Jr., 67, of Dallas, died Dec. 5, 2015. Funeral services were Dec. 12, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3410 S. Polk in Dallas.

DORTHA DUNKEL

March 23, 1929 -  Nov. 30, 2015

Dortha Ann Dukel of Avinger, Texas passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 24, 2015 at the age of 86. Services were Dec. 14, 2015 at the Linden Cemetery with Pastor Robert Terry officiating.

JO OWEN BRAND
Dec. 3, 1934 - April 28, 2016
Jo Owen Brand, 81, of Vivian, La., passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 2 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivan, La.. Interment followed at Vivian Cemetery under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016
Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason. Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

NORRIS JOSEPH SEGURA JR.
Nov. 11, 1933 – April 24, 2016
Norris Joseph Segura, Jr., 82, of Atlanta, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Texarkana.
Funeral services, including military honors, were at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Queen City Funeral Home.

J. H. RANKIN
March 8, 1946 - April 30, 2016

J. H. Rankin, 70, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born March 8, 1946, in New Boston, to Jasper and Jessie Rankin.
He was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and a member of First Baptist Church in Queen City, where he served as a deacon.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rankin of Atlanta; two sons, Robert Rankin and wife Linda of Texarkana and Tim Rankin and wife Francene of Queen City; a brother, Curtis Rankin and wife Pat of New Boston; three sisters, Shirley Dawson of Piqua, Ohio, Sybil Horstman of Dallas and Peggy Wagner and husband Gordon of Florida; four grandchildren, Kelsey Rankin, Emily Rankin, Jacob Rankin and Ashley Caraway; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the First Baptist Church in Queen City with Bro. Jim Looby officiating.
Interment will follow at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize Jay may make contributions to Stirred Hearts Willing Spirits Building Fund, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 268, Queen City, Texas 75572.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
JO OWEN BRAND
Dec. 3, 1934 - April 28, 2016

Jo Owen Brand, 81, of Vivian, La., passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
She was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Atlanta, but lived in Vivian most of her life, where she was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
She and her husband Cecil owned and ran Brand Service Station for many years.
She enjoyed reading and knitting. She had a sweet tooth and loved eating chocolate.
She loved her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Brand; her sisters, Larue Cohn, Sybil Wiley, Wanda Ruley and Joyce Goldwire; and her brothers, Bill Owen and Preacher Owen.
She is survived by her children; Kenny Brand of Vivian and Shelby Brand Ogletree of Vivian; her sister, Patricia Little Pate and husband Troy of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Brandi Ogletree Davis and husband Josh, Jeremy Brand and wife Katie, Britney Brand, Dollie Ogletree and Mackensie Brand; her four great-grandchildren; Makalie Brand, Joleigh Moore, Kayden Davis and Jagger Davis; and a host of friends and extended family.
Visitation was from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, La.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Eddie Briery. Interment will follow at Vivian Cemetery under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Davis, Lamar Little, Randy Cash, Chad “Ace” Woodall, Trevor Swanson, Tod Ogletree, Russell Little and Joe Owen.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Vivian Healthcare Nursing Home for the care of their loved one.

EARL WAYNE HATTEN 
Sept. 24, 1956 - April 27, 2016

Earl Wayne Hatten, 59, of Avinger, died April 27, 2016.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.
Interment followed at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the Direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016

Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died April 21, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason.
Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

BABY JEAN CROCKETT
May 20, 1929 - April 20, 2016

Baby Jean Crockett, 86, of Ore City, died April 20, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Ore City. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Ore City.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016

Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason. Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

LELA MARGELL NEVILLE
July 25, 1925 - June 7, 2016

Lela Margell Neville, 90, of Linden, passed away, June 7, 2016.  She was born July 25, 1925 in Almira, Texas, to Howard Franklin Fitts and Roxie Ophelia Penny. 
She is preceded in death by her husband, S.R. “Teabo” Neville; parents, Howard and Ophelia Fitts; five brothers, Loyd Fitts and wife Christine, Grady Fitts and wife Amelia, Ottis Fitts and wife Rex; Chester Earl Fitts and wife Ruth and George Weldon; two sisters, Euna Kirk and husband Bob and Jewel Faye Massey and husband Dave; and several nephews
She is survived by two daughters, LaRue Neville Pavia and husband Allan of Linden and Jo Ann Neville Kuntz of Houston; grandchildren, Nikki Pavia Whatley and husband Rodney of Linden, Jared Kuntz, Nathan Kuntz and wife Nicole and Erin Kuntz and boyfriend Aaron Enderle all of Houston; great-grandchildren, Ada Nichol Whatley, Cora Kate “Nana’s Cori” Whatley of Linden; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana. Margell and Teabo lived in Angleton for 36 years, where they raised their daughters. While in Angleton, she was very active in her church work at First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and Girls Auxiliary for eight years.
After they returned to Linden, she was active in the Linden Hospital Auxiliary for 22 years. She also remained faithful to her church and Sunday school class at First Baptist Linden.
She was also an avid gardener, growing vegetables for the freezer to have throughout the year and having beautiful flower beds, especially roses.
She loved to watch basketball and football. Some of her favorite teams were the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and the University of Houston Cougars. She also liked to play cards and dominos especially 42. She won many trophies at Wildflower Trails for her skill. She loved spending time with her great-granddaughters, who brought her so much happiness and joy.
We give a special “thank you” to the staff at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital and to Dr. Adam Shope.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Don Phelps officiating.  Interment will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.

LARRY G. GREEN
Sept. 19, 1959 - June 6, 2016

Larry G. Green, 56, of Marietta, died Monday, June 6, 2016, at a Texarkana hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

DAVID WILSON MCFARLAND SR.
Aug. 2, 1926 - June 15, 2016
David Wilson McFarland Sr., 89, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at New Prospect Baptist Church in Jefferson. Interment will follow at Prospect Cemetery under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson.

ANNIE JO HESTER
July 4, 1924 - June 14, 2016
Annie Jo Hester, 91, of Queen City, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Texarkana.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Queen City United Methodist Church. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in English Cemetery in Red River County, Texas, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

JOHN EDWARD SHEPPARD
Oct. 31, 1943 - June 14, 2016
John Edward Sheppard, 72, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Memorial services were at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at River Crossing Cowboy Church, located at 475 Henderson School House Road in Marshall. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home.

NORMA LEE JONES PRICE
Feb. 28, 1924 - June 13, 2016
Norma Lee Jones Price, 92, of Atlanta, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

CALVIN HARMON ‘C. H.’ GODWIN
March 12, 1930 - June 10, 2016
Calvin Harmon “C. H.” Godwin, 86, of Douglassville, died June 10, 2016.
Funeral services were at 4 p.m., Sunday June 19, at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Linden.

LOU ANN WATSON
Jan. 7, 1943 - July 15, 2016
Lou Ann Watson, 73, of McCamey, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 7, 1943, in Sulphur Springs, to Aaron G. and Doris Waters McKinzie.  
She married Henry Lee Watson May 20, 1961, and was married until his death in 2010. She and Henry moved to McCamey in 1970. 
She was very active in the community and spent a great deal of time supporting her children and grandchildren at different events. She loved to play golf, visit with friends and spend time at Lake Amistad. Mom did not show her age, she was always young at heart and her glass was always half full!! 
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. 
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Watson Montgomery and husband Darrel of Austin; her sons, Greg Watson and wife Lynette of Midland and Craig Watson and wife Randi of Spring; her brother, Doyle McKinzie and wife Brenda of Dike; her mother in-law, Lela Mae Watson of Atlanta; and sisters in-law, Linda Whitley and Betty Williams both of Atlanta. She was a proud grandmother, known as “Mingie” by her grandchildren, Gentry Watson Staugh and husband Fred, Tyler Watson and fiancée Carly Salinas, Kasey Montgomery, Dakota Montgomery, Hayes Watson and Hatcher Watson; great- grandchildren, Lawson Staugh, Harlon Staugh and Penelope Watson; many nieces and nephews; and many friends including, her very special friend Bill Bailey of Ft Stockton.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Sanchez and the Rev. Ted Creech officiating. Interment followed at the Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

LaVEARN KENNEDY SMITH
Oct. 2, 1925 - July 14, 2016
LaVearn Kennedy Smith, 90, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2016, in an Atlanta hospital.
She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Wapanucka, Okla., to Isaac and Pearl Kennedy. She was retired from Mary Lynn’s Beauty School and had also worked at Duke’s Beauty School. She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star and loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and working puzzles.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Smith; granddaughter, Twyla Kilboy; three sisters, Irene Adcock, Estelle Caldwell and Oleda Kennedy.
She is survived by her two children, Darlene Jones Manning and husband James of Atlanta and Ken Smith and wife Brenda of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Kenny Smith and wife Melissa of Atlanta, Kara Gennings and husband Jason of Atlanta and Lynn Jones of Atlanta; seven great-grandchildren, David Howard, Dustin Jones, Steven Kilboy, Robert “Bobby” Jones, III, Dakota Smith, Ryan Gennings and Kassidy Gennings; four great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Huffines Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Gibbons officiating under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize LaVearn may make contributions to CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – Atlanta, 1007 S. William St, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

REBECCA ‘BECKY’ WATSON NICHOLS
May 10, 1950 - July 12, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Watson Nichols, 66, of Texarkana, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her residence. 
She was born May 10, 1950 in Pittsburg, to Billy Joe Watson and Patsy Ligon Watson. She was a 1968 graduate of Pittsburg High School.
She is survived by her husband, C. W. Nichols, who she wed March 11, 2006, in Hot Springs, Ark.; son, Casey Lankford; daughter, Christa Lankford Rouse and husband Aaron; grandchild, Cy Lankford; and brother, Jeff Watson.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Billy Joe and Patsy Watson.
A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home of Pittsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Online condolences may be left at ermansmithfuneralhome.com. 

MERTON JOHN POWERS
Jan. 14, 1937 - July 11, 2016
Merton John Powers, 79, of Mt. Enterprise, died Monday, July 11, 2016. 
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson.

JAMIE LEE McCOWN
Jan. 22, 1971 - July 10, 2016
Jamie Lee McCown, 45, of Ore City, died Sunday, July 10, 2016. 
Funeral services were at noon, Wednesday, July 13, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Ore City.

JENNIFER KAYE WILLIAMS
Nov. 1, 1968 – July 9, 2016
Jennifer Kaye Williams, 47, of Texarkana, died Saturday, July 9, 2016. 
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Queen City Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home.

NAZAREE ‘NAZ’ HUNTER
Oct. 3, 1929 - July 7, 2016
Nazaree “Naz” Hunter, 86, of Hughes Springs, died Thursday, July 7, 2016. 
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Traylor High School Community Center under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Linden. 

OPIE O. NEILSON
July 23, 1916 - July 20, 2016

Opie O. Neilson, 99, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence.
He was born, July 23, 1916, in Missouri, to James and Lulu Neilson. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force and a Lutheran by faith. He loved playing dominoes, landscaping his yard and spending time with his friends and family.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Neilson of Atlanta; son, Bruce Neilson of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Marianne Neal and husband Jim of Yeuba City, Calif.; step-daughter, Charlotte Durmon and husband Sam of Atlanta; one grandchild, Shannon Adams; and two great-grandchildren, Aric and Ella Adams; and a number of other relatives.
No memorial service is planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

PAT RUSSELL
March 10, 1944 - July 18, 2016

Pat Russell, 72, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016, in a Texarkana hospital.
She was born March 10, 1944, in Bastrop, La., to R. D. and Iris Eubanks Hughes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Queen City. She enjoyed spending time traveling, camping and flower gardening.  
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Joyce Turbeville.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie “Sonny” Russell of Atlanta; a daughter, Dana Goodson and husband Jason of Queen City; son, Jeff Russell and wife Becky of Caddo Lake; brother, Ronald Hughes of Zwolle, La.; two sisters, Lenda Limerick of Hico, Texas, and West Virginia, and Judy Turbeville of Queen City; three grandchildren, Kolton McCasland, Konnor McCasland and Brantley Goodson; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at First Baptist Church in Queen City with Bro. Jim Looby officiating.  Interment followed at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

LOWELL V. REVALEE
Sept. 1, 1937 - July 18, 2016

Lowell V. Revalee, 78, of the Atlanta-Queen City area, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016, in a Texarkana hospital.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Muncie, Ind., to Homer and Cloie Ladd Revalee. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force and the Texas Department of Transportation. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle, the Queen City Alumni Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 5870.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Lloyd Revalee, Bob Revalee and Calvin Revalee of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Maggie Revalee of Atlanta; a son, Wallace Revalee and wife Stacy of Texarkana; daughter, Catherine Betts and husband Robin of Atlanta; sister, Esther Rhinehart of Seymore, Ind.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at Calvary Tabernacle with Bro. Billy Dupree officiating. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize Lowell may make contributions to the Queen City Alumni Association, c/o Pat Grogan, 4381 Hwy 77 East, Atlanta, Texas  75551.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

DORIS IRWIN BROWN
Jan. 14, 1926 - July 14, 2016

Doris Irwin Brown, 90, of Jefferson, died Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 18, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

DORIS FLOYD
Sept. 21, 1922 - July 14, 2016

Doris Floyd, 93, of Daingerfield, died Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, at Veal Switch Baptist Church. Interment followed at Veal Switch Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs. 

PAXTON FERRELL ‘Fat Fat’ SHANNON
Oct. 17, 2012 - July 13, 2016

Paxton Ferrell “Fat Fat” Shannon, 3, of Avinger, died Wednesday, July 3, 2016, in Shreveport, La.
Funeral services are pending with Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson.

JOSEPH WILLIAM BAUGUS
March 14, 1977 - Sept. 3, 2016
Joseph William Baugus, 39, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
He was born March 14, 1977, in Linden, to Harold and Shelia Baugus. He was employed with Wilbanks Land and Cattle, a member of Cass Baptist Church, loved spending time with family and friends and 4-wheeler riding.  
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Baugus.
He is survived by his daughter, Brooke Baugus of Atlanta; and her mother, Tiffany Baugus of Atlanta; his mother, Shelia Baugus of Cass; a brother, David Baugus and wife Carrie Baugus of Atlanta; a niece, Kayla Baugus of Magnolia, Ark.; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jason York officiating. Interment will follow at Cass Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service..
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

GENE LUMMUS
Feb. 20, 1943 - Sept. 20, 2016
Gene Lummus, 73, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Sept. 20, 2016, in an Atlanta nursing home.
He was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Cass County, to Havard and Kathleen Lummus. He was a logger and retired from Cass County Precinct #4. He loved farming, fishing, hunting, making knives and spending time with his family.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry Lummus; a grandson, Adam Payne; and a son- in-law, Tommy Payne.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ineva Lummus of Atlanta; one son, Dale Lummus and wife Vickie of Atlanta, two daughters, Teresa Payne of Atlanta and Lisa Payne and husband Dewayne of Atlanta; a sister, Janice Hodges and husband Donald of Bloomburg; six grandchildren, Justin Lummus and wife Holli of Atlanta, Nathan Lummus and wife Veneta of Atlanta, Daniel Payne and wife Jessica of Texarkana, Maranda Payne and husband Mark Howlett of Bloomburg, Cristy McKinnie and husband Scott of Atlanta and Ashley McKinnie and husband Brian of Atlanta, Texas; 12 great-grandchildren, Clowey Lummus, Jake Lummus, Olivia Howlett, Riley Payne, Natalie Payne, Karter Payne, Luke Porterfield, Connor McKinnie, Kenneth McKinnie, Kacie McKinnie, Katlen McKinnie and Isabella Payne; and  numerous  other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Hanner Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Dupree officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery in Bloomburg under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hope Cemetery Association, 2924 CR 4919, Bloomburg, Texas, 75556
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

JOHN MADISON PATTILLO
Dec. 22, 1940 - Aug. 28, 2016

John Madison Pattillo, 75, of Bloomburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1940, in Atlanta, to John Wesley Pattillo Jr. and Susan Griffin Pattillo. 
He spent much of his youth in and around the Piney Woods of East Texas before his family moved to Laurel, Miss., where he finished high school at George S. Gardiner High School in Laurel. 
It was in Laurel where he met and married his wife Betty Graves Pattillo in 1962. 
They were blessed to be married 54 years. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi.  
Following a short stint as a teacher, he opened a State Farm Agency in Laurel. 
He was quickly tapped for management and he moved his growing family to Ocean Springs, Miss., then on to Austin and later to Fort Worth. 
John and Betty were very active in many service organizations and socially making friends along the way.  They traveled the world, played golf and tennis, enjoyed being active members at church, welcomed friends into their home, took great pride in their family and always looked for ways to help others.  
He remained with State Farm until his retirement in 1993. 
Although he struggled with his health during this period, he made one last move back home to East Texas to the family farm in Bloomburg. 
Never one to sit still, he decided to become a cattleman, raising Brangus cattle on his Texas and Arkansas land, entertaining family, friends, and a growing squad of granddaughters. 
He was never happier than when he was surrounded by family at Thanksgiving, playing with his granddaughters, or a rising covey of quail behind a brace of his best pointers.  
He was a man of integrity who loved others well. 
His generous spirit touched countless people through the years, and his heart’s desire was that all would know the loving, saving Grace of Jesus.  
He is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Susan Berning and husband John of Sulphur Springs; sons, Tom Pattillo and wife Kathy of Houston and John Pattillo and wife Jessica of Atlanta; sister, Sandra Pattillo Williams and husband Jeff of Ocean Springs, Miss.; granddaughters, Caroline Berning, Sarah Berning, Morgan Pattillo, Rylie Pattillo, Madison Pattillo and Aubrey Pattillo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Hanner Funeral Service.  
Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at First Baptist Church Bloomburg with Rev. George Thomas officiating.  Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Arkansas under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. 
Steve Adcock, Bill Alexander, Shane Cockerham, Bill Elliott, William Elliott and Melvin Timmons served as pallbearers. 
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to those who helped provide loving care for John including Dr. Bryan Bowen and staff, Serenity Hospice and Helping Hands. 
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church Bloomburg, P.O. Box 202, Bloomburg, Texas 75556, or to a favorite charity.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.    

WILLIAM SWINT JR.
June 29, 1948 - Aug. 31, 2016

William Swint Jr., 68, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at his residence.
He was born June 29, 1948, in Atlanta, to William Sr. and Marie Swint. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a Baptist by faith. 
He loved spending time with his grandchildren, following his alumni University of Texas Longhorn football, playing dominoes and fishing.  
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Swint of Atlanta; a son, Trey Swint of Atlanta; daughter, Renee Carter and husband Mike of Gainesville; brother, Dale Swint and wife Lydia of Bivins; five grandchildren, Ryan, Ivey, Rivers, Cass and Cooper; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel. 
Interment was at Douglassville Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize William may make contributions to Douglassville Baptist Church, 9232 FM 995, Douglassville, TX, 75560.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

CURLEY REBECCA SIMMONS CRISS JIMMERSON
June 3, 1913 - Aug. 23, 2016

Curley Rebecca Simmons Criss Jimmerson, 103, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Rock Island Non-Denominational Church. Interment followed at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

EDWARD COLEMAN
July, 15, 1930 - Oct. 27, 2016

Edward Coleman, 86, of Douglassville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in a Texarkana nursing home.
He was born July, 15, 1930, in Ranger, to Luther and Louise Coleman. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pearl of Great Price Church in Douglassville. He was servant minded doing what he could to help others. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Coleman; daughter, Abby Coleman; two grandsons, Brandon Hale and Daniel Emmons.
He is survived by four sons, Eddie Coleman and wife Ramona of Manassas, Va., Stephen Coleman and wife Sandy of Nashville, Tenn., Michael Coleman and wife Sharon of Conroe and Jimmy Drinkard of Junction; two daughters, Susan Emmons and husband Glenn of Douglassville and Connie Nudelman and husband Scott of Medford, N. Y.; seven grandchildren, Lois Ross, Chris Coleman, Michelle Thompson, Bryan Coleman, Timothy Emmons, Mary Pettit and Ronald Drinkard; 11 great-grandchildren, Hylari Broadway, Trevor Broadway, Reagan Coleman, Jordan Coleman, Samuel Coleman, Ronnie Emmons, Ethan Emmons, Camden Emmons, Griffin Pettit, Austin Pettit and Mitchell Pettit; one great-great-grandson, Tresston Broadway; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 11 to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Tim Brown officiating.
Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Coleman may make contributions to the charity of your choice.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

OZELLA RUTH EVANS
May 13, 1937 - Oct. 22, 2016

Ozella Ruth Evans, 79, of Diana, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at County Line Baptist Church in Diana. Interment followed at County Line Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Ore City. 

JAMES ALLEN ‘JACK’ BELOTE
Oct. 28, 1941 - Oct. 30, 2016

James Allen “Jack” Belote, 74, of Bivins, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta.
He was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Cass County, to James and Cora Belote. He was retired from Jet Welding Oil Company and was a member of the Savannah Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Billy Bob Belote.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Belote of Bivins; daughter, Tammy Norman of Gladewater; son, Chris Belote of Marshall; three sisters, Hazel Snellgrove of Atlanta, Sybil Allen and husband Eugene of Stonewall, La., and Joyce Kelly and husband Hack of Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren, Logan, Shane and Allice of Gladewater; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Barry Allen officiating.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

JO SELF SELLARS
April 16, 1932 - Oct. 29, 2016

Jo Self Sellars, 84, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Hospice of Texarkana.
She was born April 16, 1932, in Corley, Texas, to Charlie and Alta Adcock. She was retired from CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and was a member of the Atlanta Church of God. She loved spending time with family and at church, as well as crocheting, cooking and shopping.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Raymond “Billy” Self; daughter, Daryl Jo Self-Payne; two great-grandsons, Preston Maxwell and Kason Drake.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon Sellars of Atlanta; son, Stan Self of Texarkana, Ark.; two daughters, Deborah Prator and husband Mark of Wasilla, Alaska, and Pat Stanley and husband Lee of Atlanta; step-son, Kenneth Sellars of Baltimore, Md.; four step-daughters, Golda Williamson and husband Harry of Laurel, Del., Barbara Dunbar and husband Dwayne of Drexel, Mo., Marie Kasper and husband Dave of Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Wilson and husband John of Stanton, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Todd Self, Jessica Johnson and husband Mark, David Prator, Laura Maxwell and husband Kyle, Brandon Stanley and wife Andrea, Lindsey Drake and husband Jason, Bryant Stanley and wife Heather, Lauren Allday and husband Frank and Adam Self; great-grandchildren, Damon Lee Stanley, Brynnlee Self, Emma Maxwell, Kolt Prator, Karson Prator, Madeline Corn, Autumn Meserole, Landin Drake, Lane Drake, Bryson Stanley and Anna Stanley; 17 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great-grandchildren, with one on the way in 2017; and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Atlanta Church of God under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Chris Miller officiating. Interment will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize her may make contributions to the Atlanta Church of God, 19730 FM 1841, Atlanta, Texas 75551; or to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

SUE HALL
July 15, 1946 - Oct. 28, 2016

Sue Ferrell Hall, 70, of Texarkana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in a Houston hospital. 
She was born July 15, 1946, in Linden. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found true joy in her family and lived her life for others. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Texarkana.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles G. Hall; and her parents, Orval and Dorothy Ferrell. 
She is survived by her two daughters: Sherry Young of Texarkana and Karen Hall of Texarkana; one brother, Larry Ferrell and wife Ann of Linden; two grandsons: Chris Young and John Young of Texarkana; and a host of friends and other relatives. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel in Nash with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Association for Independent Living, 2826 Storey Lane # 100, Dallas, Texas 75220 or www.afildfw.org. 
Guest registry is available at www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

GEORGE SCOTT HICKS
Aug. 6, 1975 - Oct. 13, 2016

George Scott Hicks, 41, of Dallas, formerly of Queen City, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courtland Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

GWYNNETH PRUITT

Feb. 11, 1940 - Dec. 6, 2015

Gwynneth Evelyn Pruitt, 75, of Atlanta, peacefully passed away on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.

She was born to Clara Ray and V. S. Pruitt of Kildare, Feb. 11, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Sandra Pruitt Walker.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joe Srygley and Bro. James Williams officiating. Interment will be in Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

JAMES SULLIVAN

June 6, 1950 – Dec. 8, 2015

James Luther Sullivan, Sr., 65, of Jefferson, died Dec. 8, 2015, at his residence. At his request there will be no services. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

ROBERT A. LOVELADY

July 29, 1942- Dec. 7, 2015

Funeral services for Robert Anderson Lovelady, 73, of Ore City were Dec. 11, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Ore City with visitation one hour prior to the service. Robert was born July 29, 1942 in Lufkin, Texas and passed away Dec. 7, in Longview, Texas.

WILLIAM GRANT LOCKHART

Oct. 10, 1947 –  Dec. 4, 2015

William Grant Lockhart, 68, of Longview, died Dec. 4, 2015, in Jefferson. Funeral services will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

JOYCE ANN MCDANIEL OGDEN

Oct. 17, 1942 –  Dec. 4, 2015

Joyce Ann McDaniel Ogden, 73 of Harleton, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. Interment followed at Center Cemetery in Harleton under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

CURTIS ADAMS

Nov. 24, 1929  – Dec. 3, 2015

Curtis Adams, 86, of Hughes Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.5, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

ANNA JENA McCORMICK

Oct. 23, 1929 –  Nov. 30, 2015

Anna Jena McCormick, 86, of San Antonio, died Nov. 30, 2015.  Visitation was at Schertz Funeral Home Stateroom, Dec.5, 2015. Interment was later at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, La., under the direction of Schertz Funeral Home.

OLIVER EPPS JR

Dec. 4, 1948 – Dec. 5, 2015

Oliver Epps Jr., 67, of Dallas, died Dec. 5, 2015. Funeral services were Dec. 12, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3410 S. Polk in Dallas.

DORTHA DUNKEL

March 23, 1929 -  Nov. 30, 2015

Dortha Ann Dukel of Avinger, Texas passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 24, 2015 at the age of 86. Services were Dec. 14, 2015 at the Linden Cemetery with Pastor Robert Terry officiating.

JO OWEN BRAND
Dec. 3, 1934 - April 28, 2016
Jo Owen Brand, 81, of Vivian, La., passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 2 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivan, La.. Interment followed at Vivian Cemetery under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016
Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason. Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

NORRIS JOSEPH SEGURA JR.
Nov. 11, 1933 – April 24, 2016
Norris Joseph Segura, Jr., 82, of Atlanta, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Texarkana.
Funeral services, including military honors, were at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Queen City Funeral Home.

J. H. RANKIN
March 8, 1946 - April 30, 2016

J. H. Rankin, 70, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born March 8, 1946, in New Boston, to Jasper and Jessie Rankin.
He was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and a member of First Baptist Church in Queen City, where he served as a deacon.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rankin of Atlanta; two sons, Robert Rankin and wife Linda of Texarkana and Tim Rankin and wife Francene of Queen City; a brother, Curtis Rankin and wife Pat of New Boston; three sisters, Shirley Dawson of Piqua, Ohio, Sybil Horstman of Dallas and Peggy Wagner and husband Gordon of Florida; four grandchildren, Kelsey Rankin, Emily Rankin, Jacob Rankin and Ashley Caraway; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at the First Baptist Church in Queen City with Bro. Jim Looby officiating.
Interment will follow at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize Jay may make contributions to Stirred Hearts Willing Spirits Building Fund, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 268, Queen City, Texas 75572.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
JO OWEN BRAND
Dec. 3, 1934 - April 28, 2016

Jo Owen Brand, 81, of Vivian, La., passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
She was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Atlanta, but lived in Vivian most of her life, where she was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
She and her husband Cecil owned and ran Brand Service Station for many years.
She enjoyed reading and knitting. She had a sweet tooth and loved eating chocolate.
She loved her family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Brand; her sisters, Larue Cohn, Sybil Wiley, Wanda Ruley and Joyce Goldwire; and her brothers, Bill Owen and Preacher Owen.
She is survived by her children; Kenny Brand of Vivian and Shelby Brand Ogletree of Vivian; her sister, Patricia Little Pate and husband Troy of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Brandi Ogletree Davis and husband Josh, Jeremy Brand and wife Katie, Britney Brand, Dollie Ogletree and Mackensie Brand; her four great-grandchildren; Makalie Brand, Joleigh Moore, Kayden Davis and Jagger Davis; and a host of friends and extended family.
Visitation was from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, La.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Eddie Briery. Interment will follow at Vivian Cemetery under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Davis, Lamar Little, Randy Cash, Chad “Ace” Woodall, Trevor Swanson, Tod Ogletree, Russell Little and Joe Owen.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Vivian Healthcare Nursing Home for the care of their loved one.

EARL WAYNE HATTEN 
Sept. 24, 1956 - April 27, 2016

Earl Wayne Hatten, 59, of Avinger, died April 27, 2016.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.
Interment followed at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the Direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016

Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died April 21, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason.
Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

BABY JEAN CROCKETT
May 20, 1929 - April 20, 2016

Baby Jean Crockett, 86, of Ore City, died April 20, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Ore City. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Ore City.

HERSCHEL HAMILTON
Sept. 2, 1955 - April 21, 2016

Herschel Hamilton, 60, of Center Point, died Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Cason. Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

LELA MARGELL NEVILLE
July 25, 1925 - June 7, 2016

Lela Margell Neville, 90, of Linden, passed away, June 7, 2016.  She was born July 25, 1925 in Almira, Texas, to Howard Franklin Fitts and Roxie Ophelia Penny. 
She is preceded in death by her husband, S.R. “Teabo” Neville; parents, Howard and Ophelia Fitts; five brothers, Loyd Fitts and wife Christine, Grady Fitts and wife Amelia, Ottis Fitts and wife Rex; Chester Earl Fitts and wife Ruth and George Weldon; two sisters, Euna Kirk and husband Bob and Jewel Faye Massey and husband Dave; and several nephews
She is survived by two daughters, LaRue Neville Pavia and husband Allan of Linden and Jo Ann Neville Kuntz of Houston; grandchildren, Nikki Pavia Whatley and husband Rodney of Linden, Jared Kuntz, Nathan Kuntz and wife Nicole and Erin Kuntz and boyfriend Aaron Enderle all of Houston; great-grandchildren, Ada Nichol Whatley, Cora Kate “Nana’s Cori” Whatley of Linden; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana. Margell and Teabo lived in Angleton for 36 years, where they raised their daughters. While in Angleton, she was very active in her church work at First Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and Girls Auxiliary for eight years.
After they returned to Linden, she was active in the Linden Hospital Auxiliary for 22 years. She also remained faithful to her church and Sunday school class at First Baptist Linden.
She was also an avid gardener, growing vegetables for the freezer to have throughout the year and having beautiful flower beds, especially roses.
She loved to watch basketball and football. Some of her favorite teams were the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and the University of Houston Cougars. She also liked to play cards and dominos especially 42. She won many trophies at Wildflower Trails for her skill. She loved spending time with her great-granddaughters, who brought her so much happiness and joy.
We give a special “thank you” to the staff at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital and to Dr. Adam Shope.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Don Phelps officiating.  Interment will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.

LARRY G. GREEN
Sept. 19, 1959 - June 6, 2016

Larry G. Green, 56, of Marietta, died Monday, June 6, 2016, at a Texarkana hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

DAVID WILSON MCFARLAND SR.
Aug. 2, 1926 - June 15, 2016
David Wilson McFarland Sr., 89, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at New Prospect Baptist Church in Jefferson. Interment will follow at Prospect Cemetery under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson.

ANNIE JO HESTER
July 4, 1924 - June 14, 2016
Annie Jo Hester, 91, of Queen City, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Texarkana.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Queen City United Methodist Church. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in English Cemetery in Red River County, Texas, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

JOHN EDWARD SHEPPARD
Oct. 31, 1943 - June 14, 2016
John Edward Sheppard, 72, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Memorial services were at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at River Crossing Cowboy Church, located at 475 Henderson School House Road in Marshall. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home.

NORMA LEE JONES PRICE
Feb. 28, 1924 - June 13, 2016
Norma Lee Jones Price, 92, of Atlanta, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

CALVIN HARMON ‘C. H.’ GODWIN
March 12, 1930 - June 10, 2016
Calvin Harmon “C. H.” Godwin, 86, of Douglassville, died June 10, 2016.
Funeral services were at 4 p.m., Sunday June 19, at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Linden.

LOU ANN WATSON
Jan. 7, 1943 - July 15, 2016
Lou Ann Watson, 73, of McCamey, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 7, 1943, in Sulphur Springs, to Aaron G. and Doris Waters McKinzie.  
She married Henry Lee Watson May 20, 1961, and was married until his death in 2010. She and Henry moved to McCamey in 1970. 
She was very active in the community and spent a great deal of time supporting her children and grandchildren at different events. She loved to play golf, visit with friends and spend time at Lake Amistad. Mom did not show her age, she was always young at heart and her glass was always half full!! 
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. 
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Watson Montgomery and husband Darrel of Austin; her sons, Greg Watson and wife Lynette of Midland and Craig Watson and wife Randi of Spring; her brother, Doyle McKinzie and wife Brenda of Dike; her mother in-law, Lela Mae Watson of Atlanta; and sisters in-law, Linda Whitley and Betty Williams both of Atlanta. She was a proud grandmother, known as “Mingie” by her grandchildren, Gentry Watson Staugh and husband Fred, Tyler Watson and fiancée Carly Salinas, Kasey Montgomery, Dakota Montgomery, Hayes Watson and Hatcher Watson; great- grandchildren, Lawson Staugh, Harlon Staugh and Penelope Watson; many nieces and nephews; and many friends including, her very special friend Bill Bailey of Ft Stockton.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Sanchez and the Rev. Ted Creech officiating. Interment followed at the Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.

LaVEARN KENNEDY SMITH
Oct. 2, 1925 - July 14, 2016
LaVearn Kennedy Smith, 90, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 14, 2016, in an Atlanta hospital.
She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Wapanucka, Okla., to Isaac and Pearl Kennedy. She was retired from Mary Lynn’s Beauty School and had also worked at Duke’s Beauty School. She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star and loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and working puzzles.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Smith; granddaughter, Twyla Kilboy; three sisters, Irene Adcock, Estelle Caldwell and Oleda Kennedy.
She is survived by her two children, Darlene Jones Manning and husband James of Atlanta and Ken Smith and wife Brenda of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Kenny Smith and wife Melissa of Atlanta, Kara Gennings and husband Jason of Atlanta and Lynn Jones of Atlanta; seven great-grandchildren, David Howard, Dustin Jones, Steven Kilboy, Robert “Bobby” Jones, III, Dakota Smith, Ryan Gennings and Kassidy Gennings; four great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Huffines Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Gibbons officiating under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize LaVearn may make contributions to CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – Atlanta, 1007 S. William St, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

REBECCA ‘BECKY’ WATSON NICHOLS
May 10, 1950 - July 12, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Watson Nichols, 66, of Texarkana, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her residence. 
She was born May 10, 1950 in Pittsburg, to Billy Joe Watson and Patsy Ligon Watson. She was a 1968 graduate of Pittsburg High School.
She is survived by her husband, C. W. Nichols, who she wed March 11, 2006, in Hot Springs, Ark.; son, Casey Lankford; daughter, Christa Lankford Rouse and husband Aaron; grandchild, Cy Lankford; and brother, Jeff Watson.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Billy Joe and Patsy Watson.
A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home of Pittsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Online condolences may be left at ermansmithfuneralhome.com. 

MERTON JOHN POWERS
Jan. 14, 1937 - July 11, 2016
Merton John Powers, 79, of Mt. Enterprise, died Monday, July 11, 2016. 
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson.

JAMIE LEE McCOWN
Jan. 22, 1971 - July 10, 2016
Jamie Lee McCown, 45, of Ore City, died Sunday, July 10, 2016. 
Funeral services were at noon, Wednesday, July 13, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Ore City.

JENNIFER KAYE WILLIAMS
Nov. 1, 1968 – July 9, 2016
Jennifer Kaye Williams, 47, of Texarkana, died Saturday, July 9, 2016. 
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Queen City Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home.

NAZAREE ‘NAZ’ HUNTER
Oct. 3, 1929 - July 7, 2016
Nazaree “Naz” Hunter, 86, of Hughes Springs, died Thursday, July 7, 2016. 
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Traylor High School Community Center under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Linden. 

OPIE O. NEILSON
July 23, 1916 - July 20, 2016

Opie O. Neilson, 99, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence.
He was born, July 23, 1916, in Missouri, to James and Lulu Neilson. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force and a Lutheran by faith. He loved playing dominoes, landscaping his yard and spending time with his friends and family.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Neilson of Atlanta; son, Bruce Neilson of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Marianne Neal and husband Jim of Yeuba City, Calif.; step-daughter, Charlotte Durmon and husband Sam of Atlanta; one grandchild, Shannon Adams; and two great-grandchildren, Aric and Ella Adams; and a number of other relatives.
No memorial service is planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

PAT RUSSELL
March 10, 1944 - July 18, 2016

Pat Russell, 72, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016, in a Texarkana hospital.
She was born March 10, 1944, in Bastrop, La., to R. D. and Iris Eubanks Hughes. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Queen City. She enjoyed spending time traveling, camping and flower gardening.  
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Joyce Turbeville.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie “Sonny” Russell of Atlanta; a daughter, Dana Goodson and husband Jason of Queen City; son, Jeff Russell and wife Becky of Caddo Lake; brother, Ronald Hughes of Zwolle, La.; two sisters, Lenda Limerick of Hico, Texas, and West Virginia, and Judy Turbeville of Queen City; three grandchildren, Kolton McCasland, Konnor McCasland and Brantley Goodson; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at First Baptist Church in Queen City with Bro. Jim Looby officiating.  Interment followed at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

LOWELL V. REVALEE
Sept. 1, 1937 - July 18, 2016

Lowell V. Revalee, 78, of the Atlanta-Queen City area, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016, in a Texarkana hospital.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Muncie, Ind., to Homer and Cloie Ladd Revalee. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force and the Texas Department of Transportation. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle, the Queen City Alumni Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 5870.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Lloyd Revalee, Bob Revalee and Calvin Revalee of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Maggie Revalee of Atlanta; a son, Wallace Revalee and wife Stacy of Texarkana; daughter, Catherine Betts and husband Robin of Atlanta; sister, Esther Rhinehart of Seymore, Ind.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at Calvary Tabernacle with Bro. Billy Dupree officiating. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize Lowell may make contributions to the Queen City Alumni Association, c/o Pat Grogan, 4381 Hwy 77 East, Atlanta, Texas  75551.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com. 

DORIS IRWIN BROWN
Jan. 14, 1926 - July 14, 2016

Doris Irwin Brown, 90, of Jefferson, died Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 18, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson. 

DORIS FLOYD
Sept. 21, 1922 - July 14, 2016

Doris Floyd, 93, of Daingerfield, died Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, at Veal Switch Baptist Church. Interment followed at Veal Switch Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs. 

PAXTON FERRELL ‘Fat Fat’ SHANNON
Oct. 17, 2012 - July 13, 2016

Paxton Ferrell “Fat Fat” Shannon, 3, of Avinger, died Wednesday, July 3, 2016, in Shreveport, La.
Funeral services are pending with Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson.

JOSEPH WILLIAM BAUGUS
March 14, 1977 - Sept. 3, 2016
Joseph William Baugus, 39, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
He was born March 14, 1977, in Linden, to Harold and Shelia Baugus. He was employed with Wilbanks Land and Cattle, a member of Cass Baptist Church, loved spending time with family and friends and 4-wheeler riding.  
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Baugus.
He is survived by his daughter, Brooke Baugus of Atlanta; and her mother, Tiffany Baugus of Atlanta; his mother, Shelia Baugus of Cass; a brother, David Baugus and wife Carrie Baugus of Atlanta; a niece, Kayla Baugus of Magnolia, Ark.; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jason York officiating. Interment will follow at Cass Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service..
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

GENE LUMMUS
Feb. 20, 1943 - Sept. 20, 2016
Gene Lummus, 73, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Sept. 20, 2016, in an Atlanta nursing home.
He was born Feb. 20, 1943, in Cass County, to Havard and Kathleen Lummus. He was a logger and retired from Cass County Precinct #4. He loved farming, fishing, hunting, making knives and spending time with his family.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry Lummus; a grandson, Adam Payne; and a son- in-law, Tommy Payne.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ineva Lummus of Atlanta; one son, Dale Lummus and wife Vickie of Atlanta, two daughters, Teresa Payne of Atlanta and Lisa Payne and husband Dewayne of Atlanta; a sister, Janice Hodges and husband Donald of Bloomburg; six grandchildren, Justin Lummus and wife Holli of Atlanta, Nathan Lummus and wife Veneta of Atlanta, Daniel Payne and wife Jessica of Texarkana, Maranda Payne and husband Mark Howlett of Bloomburg, Cristy McKinnie and husband Scott of Atlanta and Ashley McKinnie and husband Brian of Atlanta, Texas; 12 great-grandchildren, Clowey Lummus, Jake Lummus, Olivia Howlett, Riley Payne, Natalie Payne, Karter Payne, Luke Porterfield, Connor McKinnie, Kenneth McKinnie, Kacie McKinnie, Katlen McKinnie and Isabella Payne; and  numerous  other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Hanner Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Dupree officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery in Bloomburg under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hope Cemetery Association, 2924 CR 4919, Bloomburg, Texas, 75556
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

JOHN MADISON PATTILLO
Dec. 22, 1940 - Aug. 28, 2016

John Madison Pattillo, 75, of Bloomburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1940, in Atlanta, to John Wesley Pattillo Jr. and Susan Griffin Pattillo. 
He spent much of his youth in and around the Piney Woods of East Texas before his family moved to Laurel, Miss., where he finished high school at George S. Gardiner High School in Laurel. 
It was in Laurel where he met and married his wife Betty Graves Pattillo in 1962. 
They were blessed to be married 54 years. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi.  
Following a short stint as a teacher, he opened a State Farm Agency in Laurel. 
He was quickly tapped for management and he moved his growing family to Ocean Springs, Miss., then on to Austin and later to Fort Worth. 
John and Betty were very active in many service organizations and socially making friends along the way.  They traveled the world, played golf and tennis, enjoyed being active members at church, welcomed friends into their home, took great pride in their family and always looked for ways to help others.  
He remained with State Farm until his retirement in 1993. 
Although he struggled with his health during this period, he made one last move back home to East Texas to the family farm in Bloomburg. 
Never one to sit still, he decided to become a cattleman, raising Brangus cattle on his Texas and Arkansas land, entertaining family, friends, and a growing squad of granddaughters. 
He was never happier than when he was surrounded by family at Thanksgiving, playing with his granddaughters, or a rising covey of quail behind a brace of his best pointers.  
He was a man of integrity who loved others well. 
His generous spirit touched countless people through the years, and his heart’s desire was that all would know the loving, saving Grace of Jesus.  
He is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Susan Berning and husband John of Sulphur Springs; sons, Tom Pattillo and wife Kathy of Houston and John Pattillo and wife Jessica of Atlanta; sister, Sandra Pattillo Williams and husband Jeff of Ocean Springs, Miss.; granddaughters, Caroline Berning, Sarah Berning, Morgan Pattillo, Rylie Pattillo, Madison Pattillo and Aubrey Pattillo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Hanner Funeral Service.  
Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at First Baptist Church Bloomburg with Rev. George Thomas officiating.  Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Arkansas under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. 
Steve Adcock, Bill Alexander, Shane Cockerham, Bill Elliott, William Elliott and Melvin Timmons served as pallbearers. 
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to those who helped provide loving care for John including Dr. Bryan Bowen and staff, Serenity Hospice and Helping Hands. 
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church Bloomburg, P.O. Box 202, Bloomburg, Texas 75556, or to a favorite charity.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.    

WILLIAM SWINT JR.
June 29, 1948 - Aug. 31, 2016

William Swint Jr., 68, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at his residence.
He was born June 29, 1948, in Atlanta, to William Sr. and Marie Swint. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a Baptist by faith. 
He loved spending time with his grandchildren, following his alumni University of Texas Longhorn football, playing dominoes and fishing.  
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Swint of Atlanta; a son, Trey Swint of Atlanta; daughter, Renee Carter and husband Mike of Gainesville; brother, Dale Swint and wife Lydia of Bivins; five grandchildren, Ryan, Ivey, Rivers, Cass and Cooper; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel. 
Interment was at Douglassville Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize William may make contributions to Douglassville Baptist Church, 9232 FM 995, Douglassville, TX, 75560.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

CURLEY REBECCA SIMMONS CRISS JIMMERSON
June 3, 1913 - Aug. 23, 2016

Curley Rebecca Simmons Criss Jimmerson, 103, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Rock Island Non-Denominational Church. Interment followed at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.