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	MARY LaVERNE SMITH Mary LaVerne Smith, 84, of Port Arthur, Texas, formerly of Center, died October 22, 2014. Interment was in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. She was born October 16, 1930 in Center, Texas to Lee Lout and Leona Fleming Lout. She was preceded in death by, Son, Charles Lee Moore; Six siblings. Survivors include, Daughters, Sandy McPayne of Vidor, Texas, Linda Stephens & husband, Steven; Sons, Kenneth Edward Moore & wife, Pat of Beaumont, Texas, Andrew Smith of Vidor, Texas; Sisters, Dorothy Jean Jackson of Shreveport, Louisiana, Johnnie Hutto & husband, Jake of Waskom, Texas, Tommie Rohrer & husband, Jim of Sacramento, California; Brother, James Lout & wife, Ann of Conroe, Texas. thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Levingston Funeral Home, Groves, Texas
	WILSON “Larkin” MILLER Wilson “Larkin” Miller, 93, a resident of Austin since 1967, died October 25, 2014. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born in Shelby County, Texas, on January 14, 1921, to Jacob and Jennie McKenzie Miller. He enlisted in the Army-Air Corps in 1941 and later joined the U. S. Air Force, serving in the European Theatre of World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Vivian Lurlean Oswalt Miller; Brother, Leo Miller; Sisters, Artie B. Alford, Altonia Brawley. Survivors include, Wife, Vera Youngbloom; Daughters, Vivian Miller & husband, Deborah Bates & husband, Bill; James Boylan; Son, Gary Miller & wife, Gayle. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
	MARCUS T. GOODWIN Marcus T. Goodwin, 38, of Center, died October 26, 2014. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Africa Community, Shelby County. Survivors include, Wife, Rachelle Goodwin of Center, Texas; Sons, LaMarcus Goodwin of Center, Texas, Avanta’ Fredieu of Tenaha, Texas; Daughter, Marchelle Goodwin of Center, Texas; Step-Son, SaDarion Walker of Center, Texas; Father, Archie Clayton Singleton of Longview, Texas; Mother, Shirley Ruth Goodwin of Center, Texas; Brothers, Christopher Singleton of Canada, Louis Singleton of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sisters, Jessica Singleton of Longview, Ashley Singleton of Beaumont, Texas, Ariel Singleton of Beaumont, Texas, Kylie Singleton of Longview, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas

DALE HARDING Dale Harding, 54, of Center, died October 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1960 in Brenham to Jim Harding and Helen Stegmann Harding. Survivors include, Parents, Jim and Helen Harding of San Augustine; Brothers:, Dennis Harding & wife, Shelia of Nacogdoches, James Harding & wife, Judy of Center, Jeffery Harding & wife, Sherry of Shelbyville, Dean Harding of Shelbyville, Joe Harding of San Augustine, Levi Harding of San Augustine; Sisters, Lori McSwain & husband, Steve of Center, Hope Harrison & husband, Jessi of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JESSE J. JONES Jesse J. Jones, 79, of Center, died October 22, 2014 in San Augustine. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born in the Antioch Community of Shelby County to William Jesse Jones and Willie Ruth Golden Jones on December 1, 1934. Jesse served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Lucille Mena Jones of Center; Daughter, Deidra Annette Jones of Spring; Sons, Kenneth Duane Jones & wife, Amanda of Center, Gary Alan Jones & wife, Susan of Lindale, William Casey Jones & wife, Gina of Spring; Brother, Charles Ray Jones & wife, Pat of Patroon. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com  Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JIMMIE BOLAND Jimmie Boland, 85, of Tenaha, died October 22, 2014 in Tyler. She was born April 24, 1929. Interment was in Old Center Cemetery, Panola County.   Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

PEARLINE ANDREWS WINDHAM Pearline Andrews Windham, 94, of Center, died October 28, 2014 in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born January 1, 1920 in Enterprise, Alabama to William Henry Andrews and Lillia Mae Johnson Andrews. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Albert W. Windham; Son, William Henry Windham. Survivors include, Son, David Windham & wife, Bonnie of Nacogdoches; Sister, Sally Anderson of Garrison; Brother-in-law, Preston Windham of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

ELIZABETH ANN ROSS Elizabeth Ann Ross, 63, died October 21, 2014. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas. She was born in Center, Texas and was a longtime resident of the New Orleans area. She was the Daughter of the late Edwin and Marie Scruggs Ross; Sister of Dr. Edwin Ross, Jr. and sister-in-law of Nancy Ross; Aunt of Colin Ross and Kimberly Ross. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JOHN W. ASHBY John W. Ashby, 66, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Center, October 22, 2014 in Georgetown. He was preceded in death by, Father, A.H. Ashby; Daughter, April McGill. Survivors include, Wife, Sue Ashby; Son, J.W. Ashby; Mother, Mildred Ashby; Sister, Diana A. Davis of Center. Cremation services are under the direction of All Faiths Funeral Home, Round Rock, Texas.

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