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OBITUARIES
 Thomas
Wayne Pickett
1952 - 2010
Mr. Thomas Wayne Pickett, age 57, of
Rockwall, Texas, passed away suddenly Wednesday,
March 3, 2010, in Florida.
Mr. Pickett was born Aug. 23, 1952. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Kenneth Pickett.
Survivors: his wife, Karen Pickett of
Rockwall, Texas; and his parents, Archie and Robbie
Pickett of Many, Louisiana.
Funeral services have been set for 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 11, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset
Chapel, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas,
with John Stewart of Calvary Chapel in Garland,
Texas, and Richard Hooton of First Methodist Church
of Zwolle, Louisiana, officiating. Interment will
follow with military honors at Fairview Cemetery,
located off Hwy. 21 east of Nacogdoches, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Cason
Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors at 5400 North Street
in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary and guestbook
posted at
www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
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On
March 9, 2010, Sue Johnson Collins, 73 passed away at her home
after a lengthy illness.
She
was born in Elizabeth, Louisiana, on December 26, 2936. She was
a 1955 Graduate of Buna High School and resided in Newton since
1963.
Sue
was active and a long time member of the First United Methodist
Church of Newton, Tx. Her passion for reading was instrumental
in organizing the Newton County Library, serving as an officer
or a board member for a total of 37 years. She will be
remembered for her vibrant personality, unconditional support
for the community and her love for life.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, Odelia and William
Johnson.
She is
survived by Sam Forse Collins, her loving husband of 46 years
and three daughters, Sherri Weeks, husband Jeff of Plano, TX,
Kay Jones of Newton, Tx, Kristi Staley, husband Buddy of Newton,
Tx; and siblings, Billy Johnson, wife Betty of Many, LA, Bennie
Johnson, wife, Betty of Orange, TX and sister, Thelma Condra,
husband A.O. Condra of Brazoria, Tx, 6 grandchildren, Cody Jones
and wife LaDonna, Addison and Hope Staley of Newton, TX, Laci,
Nicole and Sam Weeks of Plano, TX as well as many wonderful
friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 11, at 2:00 pm at
the First United Methodist Church, 308 High Street, Newton, TX
75966, with burial to follow at the Newton City Cemetery.
Visitation wil be held on Wednesday, March 10, from 6:00 pm
until 8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home, located at the corner of
Court and Houston Streets, Newton, Tx.
Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home, Newton.
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Syble Halbert Russell
(June 16,
1915 - March 8, 2010)
Syble Halbert Russell, age 94, died
March 8, 2010, in Houston. Syble loved children and was a devoted
elementary school teacher for 43 years.
Survivors include sons Jerry and
wife Linda; Randy and wife Chrisha; grandchildren Kevin and wife
Shelley, Tyler, and Brooke; and great-granddaughter Chloe. Syble is
also survived by two loving sisters Mary Love and Bettye Rhoden; and
numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents
Clyde and Betty Halbert of Milam, TX; husband of 49 years Curtis;
brothers Burnett Halbert and A.B. Halbert; sisters Signa Maxey and
Mildred Freeman.
Visitation will be Thursday, March
11th, from 12 – 2 PM at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, TX, with
graveside service at 2:30 at Joel Halbert Cemetery in Milam. A
celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 13th,
beginning at 10:30 AM at Clarewood House, 7400 Clarewood, Houston,
77036. Contributions and remembrances sent to the charity of your
choice, or to Syble’s favorite: Clarewood House, would be deeply
appreciated by her family. The family wishes to thank the staff at
Clarewood House, Life’s Solutions Hospice, and especially Rev.
Thomas Hill for helping Syble transition into the presence of her
Savior.
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J. T. Sowell
1930 - 2010
J.T. Sowell, age 80, was born to
George Washington Sowell and Anna Bell Wise Sowell, February 12,
1930 in Monroe, La. He entered into rest March 7, 2010 in San
Augustine, Texas.
J.T. was a retired welder and U.S.
Army veteran. He was a member of Broaddus Masonic Lodge # 1112 and a
member of Macune Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter Sharla
Sowell of Leesville, La., numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are Wednesday, March 10,
2010, 2:00 P.M, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Burl
McBride III officiating and burial in Macune Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Richard White, Frank Simmons, Ronald Norwood, Harlon Norwood
and Dorsey Harvey. Honorary pallbearer is Jerry Lynn Birdwell.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 9,
2010 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Services are under the
direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online
obituaries and condolences posted at
www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts. |
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