Obituaries

Erin Virginia  Moomey

Erin Virginia Moomey

August 7, 2019

Erin Virginia Moomey, 93 of Centerville, Texas passed away August 7, 2019. Erin was born on May 4, 1926 to Jessie Mae Culwell and Harold Thomason Moore in Teague, Texas. She was the oldest of three children and had many wonderful memories with her sister, Mollie Jo and brother, Harold R. “Bill” Moore. The children grew up on the prairie...

William Burnett Wagner

William Burnett Wagner

July 27, 2019

Homegoing services for Mr. William Wagner, age 76, of Normangee, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Interment will follow in Sand Prairie Cemetery near Normangee. A brief visitation will take place Saturday morning from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Mr. Wagner passed away Saturday, July 27,...

Frances "Louise" Wilson

Frances "Louise" Wilson

July 24, 2019

Funeral services for Louise Wilson, age 88, of Lakeside City, Wichita Falls and formerly of Centerville, will be held 10 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Bro. Dean Easterling, pastor of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate the service. A private interment will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: David James, Rickey Joe...

Mary Ann Williams

Mary Ann Williams

July 22, 2019

Mary Ann Williams was born August 20, 1936 in Center, Texas to Joseph & Clara Bell (Fincher) Emanis. She worked as a meat wrapper at Weingarten’s Supermarket, now Safeway, in the Houston area for many years. Mary had lived in Centerville for the past forty years in Centerville, and for a period of time, drove a bus for Centerville Independent...

Annie Louise Hurta

Annie Louise Hurta

July 16, 2019

Annie Louise Hurta went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 16, 2019. She was born May 18, 1929 on her family’s farm in Centerville, Texas. Her parents were Teddy Rudolph and Mae (Farris) Rodell. She married Leon Hurta of Granger, Texas July 31, 1947, and they were married sixty-three years. Annie Louise was an excellent...

James Walter "Buddy" Richards

James Walter "Buddy" Richards

July 14, 2019

James Richards, 95, died peacefully at Lampstand Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bryan, Texas on July 14, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1924 in Madison County. He was the only son of Walter Wylie and Minervia Arzelia (Keefer) Richards. While a student at A&M Consolidated school, James heard of the bombing of Pearl Harbor....

Bonnie Carol Hall

Bonnie Carol Hall

July 4, 2019

On July 4th, 2019 Bonnie Carol Hall declared her independence of this world and crossed to the gates of heaven . Bonnie was born September 21, 1952 in Madisonville, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Jack L Hall and Sara Hall. Bonnie grew up in Leona. She was a graduate of Centerville High School. She later moved and...

Mark Erwin

Mark Erwin

June 29, 2019

Memorial services for Mark Erwin, 63, of Leona, Texas, will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2 P.M. at the Cowboy Church of Leon County in Centerville, Texas. Pastor Tuffy Loftin will officiate the service. Mark passed away the evening of June 29, 2019 at his home in Leona, surrounded by those he loved. Born Jeffrey Mark Erwin in...

Jose Domingo Vazques

Jose Domingo Vazques

June 29, 2019

A funeral mass for Jose Domingo Vazques Lombera, age 38, of Jewett and formerly of Mexico, will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Madisonville, Texas. A visitation will take place Friday, July 5th from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Mr. Vazques will be...

Reagan Herald Durant

Reagan Herald Durant

June 23, 2019

Reagan Durant, age 86, of Oakwood, and formerly of Baytown, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 23, 2019, at his home in Oakwood. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; beloved wife, Barbara Durant (2013); brothers, Crowell, Lawrence, Elton and Melton Durant and sisters, Virginia Harrell and Faye Stafford. Reagan is survived by children, Niki Lyn Durant...

Jaxson Ryan Matthews

Jaxson Ryan Matthews

June 18, 2019

Jaxson Matthews, lifelong resident of Centerville, passed away in the late hours of June 18, 2019 at his home in the Redland Community of Leon County, Texas at the age of thirteen years. A celebration of his life will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Centerville, Texas. Burial will follow in the Centerville...

Victor "Craig"  Newsom

Victor "Craig" Newsom

June 7, 2019

Funeral services for Craig Newsom, age 60, of Houston, will be held 1 P.M., June 11, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Rev. David Maulsby will officiate the service. A private interment will take place following the funeral service. The Newsom family will receive friends before the service Tuesday from 11 A.M. to service time at the funeral...

Michael Vincent "Mike" Barnett

Michael Vincent "Mike" Barnett

June 6, 2019

Mike Barnett, founder of Keechi Creek Outfitters and Game Calls passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home in Centerville, Texas. Mike suffered a stroke several years ago and continued to battle associated issues on a daily basis. Mike was born September 24, 1956 in Texas City, Texas to A.C. & Helen (Medley) Barnett. He was a graduate of...

Joseph Starrett Vestal

Joseph Starrett Vestal

June 4, 2019

Joseph Starrett “Joe Boy” Vestal, 81, of the Clear Creek Community in rural Marquez, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at the home of his brother and sister-in-law about 500 yards from where he was born. Graveside services for Joe will be held on Saturday, June 08, 2019 at 10:30am at the Clear Creek Cemetery; Reverend Billy Bob...

Willie Polk, Jr.

Willie Polk, Jr.

June 3, 2019

Homegoing services for Willie Polk, Jr., age 89, will be held 1 P.M., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Interment will be in Two Mile Cemetery in Leona, Texas. A public visitation will take place Friday, June 7th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to Walters Funeral Home...

Bobbie Jean Ellis

Bobbie Jean Ellis

June 3, 2019

Bobbie Jean (Gilbert) Ellis, age 88, passed away June 3, 2019 in Conroe, Texas. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Friday, June 7, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Rev. Reagan Cooksey will officiate the service, and interment will follow in Evans Chapel Cemetery near Leona, Texas. The Ellis family will receive friends Thursday, June 6th from...

Merle Modine Duke

Merle Modine Duke

May 28, 2019

Merle Damon Duke, age 91, passed away peacefully while taking a nap on her back porch swing on May 28, 2019. She was born in Leon County on July 18, 1927 to Harmon and Mirtie Damon. After completing her education, she worked in retail for a short time, but her true calling was caring for her family. She married George...

Clifford Ray Aubrey

Clifford Ray Aubrey

May 21, 2019

Funeral services for Clifford Ray Aubrey, 53, of Leona, will be held 2 P.M., Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Chaplain Gerald Saffel will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. A brief visitation will take place from 10 A.M. to service time Sunday, May 26th at the funeral home. Clifford Ray...

James Douglas Bladen

James Douglas Bladen

May 21, 2019

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, James Douglas Bladen, loving father, beloved brother, admired uncle, and adored friend, passed away at the age of 65. James was born on October 14, 1953 in Centerville, TX to Alson and Beatrice (Johnson) Bladen. He attended Fredrick Douglas High School until integration and graduated from Centerville High School in 1972. Following graduation, he attended...

Michael Dennis Mcmahan

Michael Dennis Mcmahan

May 16, 2019

Graveside funeral services for Michael McMahan, age 64, of Houston will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at North Creek Cemetery in the Nineveh Community of Leon County. Michael Dennis McMahan was born July 25, 1954, the only child to parents, James Franklin & Albina Ana (Rucky) McMahan. He was raised in Leon County and had attended Buffalo...