Rolan Alex Simmons, 82, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on May 25, 1941, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to the late Homer V. Simmons and Opal (Clark) Simmons.

Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 2pm with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating.

A visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, September 30, 2023, beginning at 1pm until service time.

Graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 2pm at Knighton Chapel Cemetery, in Lewisville, Arkansas.

Rolan was born and raised in Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Mary Helen Rogers Simmons, and the two spent over 49 years together before her passing in 2012. They raised two wonderful children, Randy and Bobbie Sue. After the passing of Mary, later Rolan married Betty Adams. The two enjoyed each other’s company until her passing this month. Rolan enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid fisherman. He loved the outdoors. Rolan enjoyed his beautiful trucks he owned and traveled cross country with pride. He is survived by his son, Randy Simmons Daughter, Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Bobbie Sue Scates and husband Michael Grandchildren, Dale Scates and wife Amber Kaleigh Jones and husband Colbey Brandon Simmons and wife Carri Randi McDonald and husband Tyler Numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A host of family and friends will miss him dearly.

Rolan is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Opal Simmons; former wife and mother of his children, Mary Helen Rogers Simmons; wife, Betty Adams; and sister, Frances Hughes.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

NAME: William M. “Bill” Cook AGE: 79

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : February 14, 1944, Austin, Travis, County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Friday, Sept 29, 2023, 3:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, Sept 29, 2023, 2:00-3:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Father David Barr, Father Nasi Kombos

BURIAL: Macune Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Morris G. Cook MOTHER: Martha (Hollis) Cook

OCCUPATION: Editor – Publishing Industry

SURVIVED BY: Wife of over 37 years: Cheryl Cook of San Augustine Sister: Gretchen Fenske and husband Thomas of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Nephews: Jason Johnson, Casey Johnson Niece: Audrey Fenske Sister-in-law: Deborah Woods and husband Donald of San Augustine Nephew: Joey Woods and wife Heather Great-nephews: Jesse Woods and wife Courtney, Case Woods and fiance’ Allison Bennett

**Preceded in death by parents Morris and Martha Cook

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

Shane Curtis Jordan, 40, passed away on September 24, 2023 at his home in Fort Worth, Texas.

Shane was born on June 27, 1983, to parents Bobby Jewel Jordan and Doris Yvonne Soape in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Shane spent his youth participating in Little League Baseball, Flag Football, and was a Boy Scout in Troup 119 of Center. Many summers were spent at BSA Camp Pirtle in Gary, Texas. He later had the honor of receiving the Eagle Scout Award, which is the highest award possible to members of the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Center High School and graduated from Texas State Technical College in Marshall, Texas. He worked at Port-A-Cool in Center for many years. He later moved to Fort Worth to work at Lockheed Martin. Shane was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and was excited about the new football season.

Shane stepped up to be a father to three children, Ryleigh, Katie, and Dusty. He was a wonderful father, son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Survived by: Mother, Doris Yvonne (Soape) Bennett Father, Bobby Jewel Jordan Daughters: Ryleigh Alford Kaitlyn (Katie) Allums Son, Dusty Allums Sisters: Amanda Campaniello and husband, Jason Ashley Warren and husband, Chris Brothers: Howard Bennett IV and wife, Sarah Charles Bennett and wife, Ashley Justin Jordan Numerous Aunts and Uncles and Nieces and Nephews.

Shane was proceeded in death by grandparents Jewel Jordan, Opal (Lawson) Balcome, Charles R Soape SR and Essie (Hooper) Soape.

Pallbearers will be Howard Bennett IV, Charles Bennett, Justin Jordan, Kevin Whitton, Gary Whitton, and Steve Mullikin.

Honorary Pallbearers will be nephews, Blake and Devin Warren and his friends from work at Lockheed Martin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. 

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating.  Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery on Hwy 7 West in Center.

NAME: Wayne Hightower          AGE: 78

ADDRESS: Broaddus, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Monday, Sept 25, 2023, Lufkin, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : October 3, 1944, San Augustine County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Friday, Sept 29, 2023, 11:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023, 5:00-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Charlston Johnson BURIAL: Dickerson Cemetery, San Auagustine County, Texas

FATHER: Marvin Vernon Hightower MOTHER: Louise (Evans)

OCCUPATION: Trucking SURVIVED BY: Wife: Brenda Hightower of Broaddus Sons: Stacy Hightower and wife Laille of Lufkin Scott Hightower of Huntingon Daughters: Tracy Schutts and husband Lance of San Antonio Paula Porter and husband Roger of Center Amanda Logan of Nacogdoches 10 Grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildren Brother: Vernon Ray Hightower of San Augustine **Preceded in death by parents Vernon and Louise Hightower; Children Eric Hightower, Carla Hightower, Jessica Hightower;

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

NAME: Hedrick C. Bryan             AGE: 94

ADDRESS: San Augustine County, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Sunday, Sept 24, 2023, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : February 26, 1929, Broaddus, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Sept 30, 2023, 4:00-7:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Dr. Wayne Barth BURIAL: Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas FATHER: Jefferson Bryan MOTHER: Loda Lee (Gregory)

OCCUPATION: Pipeline Construction

SURVIVED BY: Sons: James Bryan of San Augustine Roy A. Bryan and wife Malinda of San Augustine Granddaughters: Sherry Bryan, Amanda Cripe 4 Great-grandchildren Sister: Dessie Mae Christian of Kansas Brother: Dewayne Bryan of Utah

**Preceded in death by parents Jefferson and Loda Lee Bryan; wife Clotilde Bryan; Wife Joyce Bryan; brothers Marion, Clyde, Lloyd, Arthur; Sister Mary Ann Bryan

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

Mr. Lemme Edward Hosey , born June 10, 1947 in Sweeny, Tx: Passed away on September 20, 2023 at Stone Creek Nursing Home in San Augustine , Tx. 

He leaves to cherish his wife of 30 years, Mrs. Musetta Hosey of San Augustine , Tx. 

5 Children, 2 brothers: 2 sister: Grandchildren, and great grandchildren , gret-gret grand children,  a host of neices and nephews , cousins and friends. 

Wednesday Septmeber 27, 2023

11am 

New Day Deliverance Holliness Church , 9001 mesa Drive Houston, Tx 77028

with Apolstle Richard R Taylor, Eulogist 

Visitations will begin Tuesday Septemeber 26, 2023

1pm until 6pm 

Sid Roberts Funeral Home 

3535 SE Stalling Dr 

Nacogdoches , Tx 75961

936-564-4351 

NAME: Liberine “Libby” Hanks Quandt AGE: 96 ADDRESS: Houston, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Saturday, Sept 23 2023, Houston, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : January 15, 1927, San Augustine County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Saturday, Sept 30, 2023, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Sept 30, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: BURIAL: Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: James “Jim” Hanks MOTHER: Emma (Loggins) Hanks

OCCUPATION:

SURVIVED BY: Nieces and Nephews

**Preceded in death by parents Jim and Emma Hanks; husband Herman Quandt; All her brothers and sisters

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

NAME: Mary Bell (Molandes) Dill   AGE: 82

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Monday, Sept 18, 2023, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : January 17, 1941, Nacogdoches, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: N/A PLACE OF SERVICE: N/A

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: N/A PLACE OF VISITATION: N/A

OFFICATING: N/A BURIAL: N/A

FATHER: W. M. Molandes MOTHER: Lula (Arriola)

OCCUPATION: Beautician/Nurse’s Aide

SURVIVED BY: Daughter: Linda Campbell and husband Doug Jr. of San Augustine Granddaughter: Melisa Simpson and husband Jake Grandson: Michael Porter Jr. 3 Great-grandchildren Hunter Luke Dees, Riley Dees, Hailey Porter Sisters: Rose Ann Husband, Jane Evelyn Lantrip Niece: Ouida Mathis **Preceded in death by father W. M. Molandes; mother Lula Littleton; Brothers James Molandes, Donald Molandes, John O. Molandes, Wesley Molandes Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

NAME: Betty Jo (Erwin) Sanders          AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Temple, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, Sept 15, 2023, Temple, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : January 21, 1934, Dobbin, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Friday, Sept 22, 2023, 11:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: Little Flock Baptist Church, Bronson, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: N/A

PLACE OF VISITATION: N/A OFFICATING: Family & Friends

BURIAL: Little Flock Cemetery, Bronson, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Walter Drue Erwin MOTHER: Vera Mae Erwin

OCCUPATION: Head Cashier – Mary Hardin-Baylor University

SURVIVED BY: Daughter: Elizabeth Bounds of Temple Sons: Walter Bounds and wife Robyn of Melbourne, Australia Bryan Bounds and wife Deirdre of Harrogate England Grandchildren: Belinda Choury (Shaun), Jessie Bounds, Frankie Bounds, Ava Bounds; step-granddaughter Maddison Edds Great-grandchildren: Addison, Max and Eddie Choury Nephews: Ken Grasty (Candy), Tom Gibson Grand-niece: Lauren Buhler (Jon); Grand-nephew: Jason Grasty (Kristen) A host of cousins, nieces, nephews and deeply beloved friends. **Preceded in death by her parents Walter Drue Erwin and Vera Mae Erwin; husbands David Carlyle Bounds and Buster Sanders; sister Elizabeth Gibson Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

Hicks Mortuary and Troy B. Smith Professional Services of Houston are announcing funeral service for Mr. George Bertrum Lathom of Houston, Texas. Mr. Lathom died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Mr. Latham was born to the late Johnny Bert Lathom and Lucy V. Cotton Lathom on October 15, 1952. Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Willing Workers Baptist Church 6900 Weaver Road Houston, Texas 77028. Visitation: Saturday, September 23, 2023, from the hours of 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Laura Belle Ratchford, age 81, passed away on August 19, 2023.
She was born on October 10, 1941, at 4:40 AM, in Alvarado, Texas, to parents
Perry Lee Leftwich Ratchford and Miriam Ruth Martin Ratchford. She graduated from Burleson High School and went to college at Tarleton State University. She worked various jobs including health care and executive administration, and retired from Baylor Methodist. She was also a Christian life coach.

Laura was a spiritually active person, who was deeply involved in Christian ministries, and member of Family Church of Houston. She supported and was involved in programs that supports breast cancer patients. She also loved the Astros and watched every game. She enjoyed crocheting and painting and loved to visit the Museum of Natural History, and the Houston Zoo. Her family and friends will always remember her as a wise, caring, and beautiful person. Laura was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

 She is survived by her son Rex Winfrey, son Eric Harding and wife Brandy, and daughter Tara Bellini. Her Grandchildren: Shea Winfrey, Gregory Winfrey, Danielle Winfrey, Mary Winfrey Carrothers, Erica Harding Zahopolous, Thomas E. Harding, Jr., Sheldon Scroggins, Kayleigh Scroggins Greer, Kallie Delacruz Johnson, and Kaden Delacruz. And 10 Great -grandchildren. Sister Dorothy “Aunt Weezer” Jones and her children Pete Reyes, Jenny Reyes, Miriam Montiel, and Kelly Goldman. Sister Ester Tamaya and her children Many Tamaya and Tammy Moreno
Laura is preceded in death by her oldest son Jerry Guy “John” Winfrey, and her
parents Perry Lee and Miriam Ruth Ratchford.
A graveside memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, 11 AM, October 7,
2023, at Pilot Point Cemetery

 In leu of Flowers, please donate to Laura’s favorite charity- Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital at their website
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

George N. Shull, Jr., 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Nacogdoches. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Billy Windham officiating.

George was born April 11, 1944, in Shelby County, to George Nolan Shull and Lillian Guidry Shull. He worked in the oilfield for several years. As a hobby he enjoyed deer hunting and running his dogs. George was an involved member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Shull of Shelbyville; children, Brenda Crabtree of Vidor, Kathy Dennis of Shelbyville, and James Shull and wife Tiffany of San Augustine; grandchildren, Anna Sandifer, Kourtney Shull, Brayden Shull, Rhaegyn Shull, and Shaelyn Begley; and one great grandson on the way. Preceded in death by his parents, George Nolan Shull and Lillian Guidry Shull; brother, Eugene Shull; and sister, Jo Ann Shofner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bubba Shofner, Troy Shofner, and Robert Shull. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Douglas Windham, 72, of Timpson, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Folsom Chapel Baptist Church in Center with Pastor Harold Dement officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Born November 26, 1950, Douglas is the son of Lonnie Windham and Mildred Whisenhunt Windham. His hobbies included gardening and working on his tractor. Douglas was an active member of Folsom Chapel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Angela Windham of College Station and Tammy Windham of Houston; grandchildren, Seymore Hunt of Houston, Michael Ochoa of Houston, Locklin Ochoa of Houston, and Sean Windham of Houston; great grandson, Michael Ochoa III; sisters and brothers, Patricia Traxler and husband Lonnie of Center, Kay Johnson of Center, Richard Windham of Center, Earl Windham and wife Patsy of Center, Robert Windham of Abilene, Lonnie Windham of Lufkin, and Gerald Windham; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by wife, Sheila Windham; son, Casey Dee Whiteside Windham; grandson, Ryan Jones; parents, Lonnie Windham and Mildred Whisenhunt Windham; sisters, Ruth Samford, Wilma Jean Loutt, Jeannette Windham, and Bearnice Alwalk; and brothers, Charlie Windham, Jimmy Doyle Socia, and Floyd Socia.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

NAME: Durwood Hooper AGE: 78 ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023, San Augustine, Texas DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : February 23, 1945, Shelby, County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Sunday, Sept 17, 2023, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Sept 16, 2023, 5:00-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Michael Dickerson, Bro. Burton Holt

BURIAL: Old Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas

FATHER: Charlie Hooper MOTHER: Ethel (Rollins)

OCCUPATION: Delivered Propane/Volunteer Fire Dept.

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Shirley Hooper of San Augustine Son: Jeffrey Hooper and wife Janet of Lake Charles, La. Grandson: Brian Hooper of Center Great-grandson: Brian Hooper Jr.

**Preceded in death by parents Charlie and Ethel Hooper; first wife Martha Hooper; Brothers Doyle Ray Hooper, Tim Boyd Hooper Sisters Maurene Hooper Broadway, Bonnie Sue Free

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. L. B. Penson of Lufkin, Texas (90). Mr. L. B. Penson was born to the late Albert Penson and Linny Long Penson on May 29, 1933, in Wells, Texas. Mr. L. B. Penson died on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his residence. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Ligon Chapel CME Church at 565 Deason LP Apple Springs, Texas 75926 (Nigton Community). Pastor Larry Wolfe

Visitation: Friday, September 15, 2023, at 212 Garvan Street Lufkin, Texas from the hours of 6:00 PM 8:00 PM.

Burial: Nigton Cemetery Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

George Nolan Shull Jr., 79, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on April 11, 1944, in Shelbyville, Texas, to the late George Nolan Shull Sr. and Lillian (Guidry) Shull.

Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 11am with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, from 5-7PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

A full obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. Kenneth Goodwin of Timpson, Texas (69). Mr. Goodwin was born to the late Freddy Banks and Alma Ray Goodwin in Center, Texas on January 23, 1954. Kenneth Goodwin died on September 8, 2023, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Bobo. Rev. Jeremy Moore officiating and Rev. David Mitchell is the eulogist.

Mr. Kenneth Goodwin is survived by: Son: Timmy Johnson of Center, Texas Wife: Deborah Goodwin of Center, Texas Grandchildren: Ki-yah Johnson, Keith Goodwin, and Quorron Goodwin Brothers: Keith Riggans Timpson, Texas and Roy Riggans (Linda) of Carthage, Texas Sisters: Theresa Pitts of Timpson, Romona Taylor (Carl) of Houston, and Lisa McClure (Aubrey) of Timpson, Texas Stepbrother: Horace Grace Stepbrother: Horace Grace

Visitation: Friday, September 15, 2023, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 12 Noon to 6:00 PM Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

Betty Joy Adams, 90, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2023, peacefully in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on February 05, 1933, in Shelbyville, Texas, to the late Billy Marvin Lovell and Virgie Mariah (Oswalt) Lovell.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas 75935.

A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Rolan Simmons of Nacogdoches; daughter, Neva Dawson of Brookeland, Texas; bonus daughter, Bobbie Sue Scates and husband Michael; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Betty is preceded in death by her late husband, John R. Adams; sons, JC Adams, David Adams; parents, Billy and Virgie Lovell; siblings and other family members.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the care from nurses and staff at Stallings Court and Hospice of East Texas.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements. Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Renfro, 56, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Levi Willoughby and Pastor Ronnie Frankens officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mary was born November 7, 1966 in Center, Texas to Mary (Carroll) and the late Morgan Harris, Jr., and died Monday, September 11, 2023 in Lufkin.

Mary was a teacher at Central ISD and primarily taught 3 rd and 4 th graders. She loved her students and retired in 2022, after 27 years of teaching. Mary was such a loving wife, Momma, and “Shugi”. She adored her granddaughters and loved time spent with her family. Mary was a member of Greater Love Tabernacle. Mary was loved by all who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Survivors include her husband, Joe Renfro of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Levi and Chasity Willoughby of Center; daughter and son- in-law, Britlee and Charlie Adkins of Center; stepson, Kyle Wayne Renfro of Denton; granddaughters, Fallon Sullivan, Elly Willoughby and Tillie Willoughby; mother, Mary Harris of Center; sister and brother-in-law, Alyson and Chance Porter of Center; mother-in-law, Glenda Oliver of Pollok; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tonja and Keith Pigg of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her father, Morgan Harris, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Jerrod Nutt, Jerrod Holloway, Jeremy “Pig” Brinson, Bradley Odom, Terry Wheeler, and Mike Sullivan.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Carroll and Roy Westbrook.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine, Center, Texas 75935. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon prior to the service at the Carroway Funeral Home in Lufkin.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Theresa Jean Miles, 54, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Nacogdoches, Texas.

She was born on April 3, 1969, in Carthage, Texas, to the late James Daugherty and Virginia Lee Jones.

Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Sunday September 17, 2023, at 2pm with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.

Theresa graduated from Woden High School. She met the love of her life, Timothey Miles, through a family member. She and Tim welcomed their only daughter, Elizabeth. She was loved immensely. Theresa and Tim have shared more than 37 years together. She enjoyed collecting various things throughout the years. Most enjoyable was her collection of frogs and how she loved frogs. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing. She also found great joy growing flowers and tending to her plants. Theresa loved her family and enjoyed every moment spent with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Miles; daughter, Elizabeth Miles McBride and husband Justin; brothers, Dennis Daugherty and wife Melissa, Joe Daugherty and wife Melanie; sister, Lisa Shepherd; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Daugherty; and her brother, James “Bubba” Daugherty.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Daisy Mae Jones, 74, of Center, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Center, Texas. She was born on May 5, 1949, in Center, Texas, to the late Eugene Jones and Lela (Askew) Jones.

Funeral service will be held at 10AM on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery.

Daisy was born and raised in Shelby County. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1969. Daisy had a kind and compassionate heart. Her contagious smile brightened the room. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her pets, and caring for others.

She is survived by her sister, Lou Ann Peeler and husband Richard of Silsbee; brothers, Elbert Jones and wife Patsy of Carthage, Jimmy Jones of Center; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Daisy is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Lela Jones; sister, Virginia Daugherty, brother-in-law, James Daugherty, nephew, Michael Daugherty, and niece, Theresa Miles.

The family would like to especially thank, Billie Bailey, for the exceptional care given to Daisy throughout the years. Also, a huge thank you to Focused Care of Center for your excellent care provided in the past few years she has been in your care.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

NAME: Robert C. “Bob” Wright        AGE: 89

ADDRESS: Lufkin, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Monday, Sept 11 2023, Huntington, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : July 26, 1934, Bronson, Sabine County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Thursday, Sept 14, 2023, 1:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023, 5:00-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Skipper Eberlan BURIAL: Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Cullen Wright            MOTHER: Margaret (Ziegler)

OCCUPATION: Machinist

SURVIVED BY: Wife of 59 years: Althea Wright of Lufkin Brothers: Leo Wright and wife Barbara of Bronson Theo Wright of Bronson Sister: Sherry Mitchell of Warren

**Preceded in death by parents Cullen and Margaret Wright; brothers Jim Wright, William A. Wright, Kenneth E. Wright; sister Charlene Wright; nephew Ray Wright

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034

Sandra H. Mahan, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born November 7, 1948, in Beaumont, Sandra is the daughter of Willie Hanley and Ora Guin Hanley. Sandra enjoyed cooking, watching crime shows, and cheering for Abbi on the softball field. A caretaker, she moved in with her mother-in-law and father-in-law to assist them with their daily activities until she moved into a retirement community. Even there, she loved helping and caring for her neighbors.

She is survived by her daughter, Christie Stringer and husband Jason of Center; grandchildren, Abbi Stringer of Center and J.J. Stringer of Center; mother-in-law, Christine Mahan of Center; sister, Terry Blake of Center; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Willie Hanley and Ora Guin Hanley; sister, Vonnie V. Adams; brothers, Billy Ray Hanley and Jerry “Butch” Hanley; and father-in-law, E.W. Mahan.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Daisy Mae Jones, 74, of Center, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Center, Texas. She was born on May 5, 1949, in Center, Texas, to the late Eugene Jones and Lela (Askew) Jones.

Funeral service will be held at 10AM on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery.

Daisy was born and raised in Shelby County. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1969. Daisy had a kind and compassionate heart. Her contagious smile brightened the room. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her pets, and caring for others.

She is survived by her sister, Lou Ann Peeler and husband Richard of Silsbee; brothers, Elbert Jones and wife Patsy of Carthage, Jimmy Jones of Center; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Daisy is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Lela Jones; sister, Virginia Daugherty, brother-in-law, James Daugherty, nephew, Michael Daugherty, and niece, Theresa Miles.

The family would like to especially thank, Billie Bailey, for the exceptional care given to Daisy throughout the years. Also, a huge thank you to Focused Care of Center for your excellent care provided in the past few years she has been in your care.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

NAME: Joseph Wesley “Joey” Smith               AGE: 42

ADDRESS: Chireno, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, Sept 8, 2023, Lufkin, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : June 20, 1981, Nacogdoches, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Saturday, Sept 16, 2023, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Chireno Baptist Church, Chireno, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Sept 16, 2023, 12:00-2:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Chireno Baptist Church, Chireno, Texas

OFFICATING: Bro. Mike Belgard BURIAL: Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Texas FATHER: Oswell Smith MOTHER: Dawn (Byrd) Smith

OCCUPATION: Electrical Journeyman/Volunteer Fire Dept

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Tasha Smith of Chireno Sons: Hayden Smith and fiance’ Whitney of Chireno Brayden Smith of Chireno Daughter: Camdyn Smith of Chireno Grandchild: Baylor Smith of Chireno Parents: Oswell and Dawn Smith of Chireno Brother: Matthew Smith and wife Rachel of Chireno Nieces and Nephews: Owen Smith, Alexis Moore, Karter Moore

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com Arrangements under the direction of WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 316 W.COLUMBIA SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS PHONE #936-275-2311 FAX # 936-275-0034