JIMMY DAVIS
Mr. Jimmy Davis, age 62 of Pennington, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born November 12, 1946 in Houston County and was a lifetime resident of Pennington. He was self-employed as a roofer and attended the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children Brenda Drone and husband Ben, of Willis, Becky Davis, Johnny Davis, Jim Paul Davis, all of Trinity, Cindy Pocius and husband Scott, of Splendora; like a daughter Stacy Davis, of Trinity; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father Cleon Davis, of Pennington; brothers Martin Davis and wife Alice, of Friday, Donald Davis and wife Jeannie, of Kennard, David Davis and wife Billie, of Pennington, Jack Vest and wife Shay, of Lockhart and Daniel Vest, of Lockhart; sister Frances Guynes and husband Bill, of Trinity; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his wife Erma Davis in 2006; and mother Katherine Davis in 2007.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmy Davis was held Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hill Cemetery with the Rev. James Bickley and Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. 
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MAGGIE SHIVERS KENT
Mrs. Maggie Shivers Kent, age 91 of Crockett, passed away March 31, 2009 in Winfield nursing home. Mrs. Kent was born in Crockett on September 28, 1917 to Robert Lee and Effie May Shivers.
She married Charles Kent in 1939 in Huntsville. They then lived in Grapeland until 1942. While Charles was in the Army, Maggie lived in Crockett and was joined by Charles in 1945 when he returned from active duty. In 1946, the first of their sons, Charles, Jr. was born. In 1956, a second son, Robert Lee, was born.
Mrs. Kent was active in the First Baptist Church. She directed the Sunbeams children’s group and the Girls Auxiliary for several years. She was also Sunday School Director of the Primary Department. Together with Arminta Arnold, she was instrumental in establishing the library at First Baptist, and served as a librarian for a number of years.
In addition to her church activities, she was active in Crockett civic affairs. She was one of the original docents for the Downs-Aldrich house. She enjoyed giving tours of the house, and coordinated and ran the gift shop. She also planned fundraising activities, including luncheons, to support maintenance of the house.
Mrs. Kent spent many years working with children. In the early 1950’s, she started the Humpty Dumpty play school in her home. And in 1962, she joined Crockett Independent School District, working with kindergarten students. She continued in this capacity until 1980. She was always known by her students as “Miss Maggie.” Many current Crockett residents who were in her classes always referred to her as Miss Maggie.
Mrs. Kent was beloved by everyone who knew her. She was always ready to help and to encourage anyone who needed her. Even in her later years, after Charles died, and she was in declining health, she set an example of perseverance and positive attitude that inspired her visitors during that time. In particular, her sons have memories of all that she did for them over the years. As the old song says: “Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever touch my soul.”
Survivors include her sons Charles Kent, Jr., of Houston, Robert Kent, of New Braunfels; nephew and niece Rick Cervenka and wife Cheryl, of Dolores, Colo., Linda Homeyer and husband Fred, of Georgetown.
Preceded in death by her husband Charles Kent, Sr.; parents Robert Shivers and Effie (Johnson) Shivers; and sisters Reba Pearl Shivers, Ossie Etheridge and Effie Cervenka
Funeral Services for Mrs. Maggie Shivers Kent were held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Crockett with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating.  Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Downes-Aldrich House, 206 N. 7th St., Crockett, Texas 75835 or First Baptist Church Library Fund, Crockett, Texas 75835.
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MINNIE EVA MOORE (RAGSDALE) TOMLIN
Mrs. Minnie Eva Moore (Ragsdale) Tomlin, age 99, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in the Houston County Nursing Home. Mrs. Tomlin was born in 1909 and grew up in Augusta, where her father Charles A. Moore, owned and operated a general store for many years, her mother Frances (Fannie) M. (Holcomb) Moore was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Grapeland High School and Sam Houston State Teachers College. Mrs. Tomlin lived and taught for over 30 years in Beaumont, after which she retired to Crockett, where she lived for 35 years and was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Robert Bailey and Dorothy Riggs Ragsdale, of Pearland; daughter and son-in-law Frances Ragsdale Brock and L. Kingsley Moore, of Fayetteville, Ark.; eight grandchildren;    and two great-great-granddaughters.
Preceded in death by her Parents Charles A. Moore and Frances (Fannie) M. (Holcomb) Moore; first husband Bailey B. Ragsdale passed away in World War II; second husband Clifton (Tommie) Tomlin; brother Tom M. Moore, a long time Crockett resident who served for many years as Tax-Assessor and collector for the Crockett Schools.
She was buried on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in the Augusta Cemetery near the graves of her parents.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

ORVILLE "CUBBY" TURNER
Mr. Orville “Cubby” Turner, age 77 of Pearson Chapel, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009 at his residence.  Mr. Turner was born December 14, 1931 in Jacksonville to Cody and Camilla Turner and had lived in Houston most of his life before retiring to Pearson Chapel in 1989.  Mr. Turner was retired from Leedo’s Cabinet Manufacturing in East Bernard, Texas and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Houston and a member of the Lovelady Masonic Lodge #539.  
Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Joyce Alfred Turner, of Pearson Chapel; daughter Wanda Murray and husband Steve, of Houston; son Asa Turner and wife Veronica, of Houston; daughter Terri Lowman and husband Dean, of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren Samantha Camp and husband Chuck, of Cedar Hill, Eric, Jacob and Jessica Turner, all of Houston; step-grandchildren Joe and Brittany Vanarsdale, of Houston, Cole and Bailey Lowman, of Jacksonville, Fla.; great-granddaughter Rylee Camp, of Cedar Hill; sister Peggy Copaus and husband C.A., of Kennard; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by his son Orville Turner, Jr; parents Cody and Camella Turner; brothers Roy and Lloyd Turner; and sister Mae Laney.
Funeral Services for Mr. Orville “Cubby” Turner were held Monday, March 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles Strength officiating.  Interment followed in Creek Cemetery. 
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