Doris Marlyene Everheart, 92, died January 29, 2013 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was a 6th generation Texan who was born in the deep East Texas town of Joaquin. She was a member of the 1937 graduating class at Joaquin High School. She graduated from Texas Women’s University in 1940 and returned to teach high school English at Joaquin at the age of 19. In Joaquin, one of her students introduced her to the love of her life Bill Everheart, a young preacher who was conducting a nearby revival. They were married in Kerens, Texas in June 1941. Doris was preceded in death by her husband who died in 1976. Her survivors include, Children: William E. Everheart, II & wife, Barbara of Dallas, Texas, JoAnn Everheart of Arlington, Texas, Sarah Sandra Eisen & husband, Rick of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, Susan Marlyene Guenther & husband, Harold of Lawrence, Kansas; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great-grandchildren. Doris was buried with her husband at the Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
Doyle “Buzz” McDonald, 74, of the Paxton Community, died February 6, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment was in Swearingen Cemetery, Tyler County. He was born February 11, 1938 in Nederland to Jake Edward Carson McDonald and Elma Frances Campbell McDonald. He served his country in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Infant Son, Kevin McDonald; Brother, Harold Edward McDonald; Sister, Bobbie Jean Laughlin. Survivors include, Wife, Olga “Ollie” McDonald of the Paxton Community; Son, Benton McDonald & wife, Penny of Silsbee, Corky McDonald & wife, Nancy of Silsbee; Brother, Raymond McDonald & wife, Susan of Silsbee.
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Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
Vernon Ray Hairgrove, 84, of Splendora, Texas, died February 05, 2013 at his home. Interment was in Buena Vista Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 05, 1928 in Timpson, Texas to Mark C. and Lizzie B. Rhodes Hairgrove. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Zona Hairgrove; Brothers, Marcus Hairgrove, Linvelle Hairgrove, Claude D. Hairgrove; Brother-in-law, Jimmy Bailey; Sister-in-law, Mabel Hairgrove. Vernon was a graduate of Timpson High School. He served his country in the U. S. Army. Survivors include, Wife, Frances Hairgrove; Daughters, Kathy Rougeau & husband, Paul; Hazel Sullivan; Sister, Betty Fay Bailey of Center, Texas; Sister-in-law, Frances Ann Hairgrove of Pasadena, Texas.
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas
Rosa Laverne Andrews, 85, of Center, died February 11, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 17, 1927 in Shelby County to Jim and Ida Powell Hughes. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Delton “Andy” Andrews. Survivors include, Children, Tommy Andrews of Alvin, Linda Sue Killen of Center, Sandra Jackson of Center, Jimmy Andrews & wife, Shirley of Center, Lisa Kennon & husband, Bobby of Center, Brenda “Peanut” Russell & husband, Don of Center; Brothers, James Hughes & wife, Blanche of Baytown, Glenn Hughes & wife, Beverly of Wyoming; Sisters, Melba Trahan & husband, Beldon of Orange, Patsy Coleman.
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Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
Carlton Cole, 49, of Long Branch, died February 12, 2013 in Longview. Interment will be in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born June 6, 1963 in Houston to Johnny Carlton Cole and Betty Ann Keating Cole. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Cole Carswell. Survivors include, Wife, Pam Cole of Long Branch; Daughters, Jodi Mullins & husband, Jonathan of Timpson, Haley Dillon & husband, Kirk of Timpson Kristy Carnes & husband, Chad of Lufkin, Alissa James of Shelbyville; Sisters, Denise Selman & husband, Terry of Athens, Jeana Gaston & husband, Tony of Henderson.
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Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas