Juan Solis Jr., 33, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Visitation will start at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Funeral Service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, December 3, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center, Texas. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Born July 13, 1989, Juan or Johnny is the son of Juan Solis and Maria Servin. He worked as a truck driver. Johnny loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, known to them as “Uncle Johnny,” and to most of his friends and coworkers as “Little Johnny or LJ.” He especially enjoyed fishing with his brothers and nephews. His hobby was wood working, where he made many things by hand. Johnny had a love for motorcycles and was often riding his own. Survivors include parents, Juan and Maria Solis; siblings, Maria and Jose Arriola, Blanca and Hector Romero, Maria De los Angeles Solis, Obed and Anita Solis, Mike Solis and Mayra Mendoza, Rene Solis, Adan Solis, and Denise Solis; aunts and uncles, Jose R. and Filomena Servin, Antonia and Isidro Gracia, Reyna Servin, Teresa and Raul Arriola, Magdalena and Saul Luna, Elvia Rosa Servin, Audelia Solis, Sara Solis, Ines and Petra Solis, Magdaleno and Francisca Solis, and Arnulfo Solis; nieces and nephews, Gisell, Athziry & Josue Arriola, Abby & Sophie McDonald, Mauncio, Erick & Angie Rojas, Alyssa & Obed Ethan Solis, Seth, Nathan & Aidan Lane Solis, Alba, Santiago, Penelope & Lucas Solis, and Camilla Causey; grandparent, Lucia Lopez Garcia, and numerous family from Mexico, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, New Jersey, Florida, and California. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose and Maria Solis, and Miguel Servin; brother, Juan Jose Solis. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Bette Ann Samford, 85, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2022, in San Augustine, Texas. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Center, Texas, to the late Alex Merrill Lucas and Linnie Mittie Stephens Lucas. A memorial service will be held at 2PM at Short Methodist Church, on Sunday, December 4, 2022, with Rev. Sherry Harding officiating. Bette was born and raised in Shelby County. She graduated Center High School. She met the love of her life, Ben Samford, and the two were married in 1957. They spent many wonderful years together before his passing in 2017. Bette worked for Southwestern Bell/ AT&T for over 30 years before retiring. She was also a dedicated mother, grandmother, and housewife. Bette found great joy in taking care of family. She enjoyed traveling and seeing the beauty all around. Bette was a worthy matron and member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 348. She loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the First Methodist and Short Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, C.A. Samford and wife Connie of Denton, Texas; grandson, Benjamin Virgil Samford of Denton, Texas; brother, Claude Austin Lucas and wife Bonnie of Center, Texas; nieces, Barbara Samford Pinkston, Cheri Lucas Wheeler; nephews, Austin Lucas, Will Lucas; numerous great nieces and great nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly. Bette is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ben Samford; parents, Alex and Linnie Lucas; and sister, Carrie Alice Lucas; brother and sister in Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. laws, Clarence Ford Samford and Ann Samford, William Samford and Janell Samford. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Methodist Children’s Home Waco, Texas https://www.mch.org/donate/ or Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, San Juan, Texas https://www.olsjbasilica.org/give . To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Randy Lynn Andrews, 71, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2022, peacefully at his residence in Center, Texas. He was born on January 20, 1951, in Center, Texas, to the late James Joseph Benjamin Andrews and Iva Mae Ogden Andrews. Memorial graveside service will be held at 3PM on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at North Jericho Cemetery, CR 3129 off of FM 699, Center, Texas, with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating. Randy was born and raised in Shelby County. He graduated from Center High School Class of 1969. He loved his son, Joseph, and found joy in spending time with him. Randy was an avid collector of things. He collected coins, hot wheels, monopoly sets, among various other things. Randy loved doing yard work and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed listening to gospel music, especially that of Alan Jackson. He retired from Brookshire Brothers in Center on his birthday in 2017 after working many years for the company in various locations. He is survived by his son, Joseph Andrews and wife Holly; former wife, Robin Folsom Andrews; nieces, Debra Lawson Yarbrough and family, Luciana Lawson Barr and husband Charles and family, Sherry Lawson; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. Randy is preceded in death by his parents, James and Iva Mae Andrews; brother, James “Bud” Mancel Andrews; and sister, Jean Lawson and husband Billy. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to a charity of your choice. To send flowers to the family or plant a treein memory of Randy Lynn Andrews, please visit our floral store.

Lewis Darrell Jones, 85, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2022, in Joaquin, Texas. He was born on May 20, 1937, in Antioch Community, Shelby County, Texas, to the late Charles Alfred Jones and Ollie “Janie” Rebecca Aiken Jones. Memorial service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1PM on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mangum Funeral Home. Darrell was born and raised in the Antioch Community, Shelby County, Texas. He graduated from Joaquin High School. He married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Garvis Childress, on December 20, 1957. The two had two wonderful boys, Darrell Dean and Michael Craig, whom they raised in Shelby County. They shared over 60 years together before Garvis’s passing in 2018. Darrell was an avid collector of antiques. He enjoyed hunting and acquiring old knives and Indian artifacts. Darrell was a skilled welder and carpenter and could make or build anything. One of his greatest hobbies was working and landscaping his beautiful flowersbeds. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. More than anything he treasured time spent with family, friends, and loved ones. His heart was full when he was surrounded by family enjoying laughter and making memories. He was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church. Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Darrell is survived by his son, Darrell Dean Jones and wife Gina; daughter in law, Teresa Jones; grandchildren, Ashley Balkcom and husband Jason, Jonathan Jones and wife Kinsey, Jared Jones and wife Madison, Samantha Jones, Sarah Jones Lavergne and husband Jacob; great grandchildren, Landry Balkcom, Bowen Balkcom, Ellie Jones, Judson Jones, Jhett Jones; brother and sister in laws, Doug and Jan Childress, Lynn and Emily Childress, Kay Childress, and Jim Lassiter; and God Child, Drake Jansen; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Garvis Jones; son, Michael Craig Jones; parents, Charles and Ollie “Janie” Jones; brothers, Nolan Jones, Pete Jones, Wayne Jones, and Leroy Jones. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Maudine Leach, 88, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2022, in Center, Texas. She was born on April 26, 1934, in Center, Texas, to the late Alton Murphy Sigler and Narnie Lee Byford Sigler. Graveside service will be held at Antioch Cemetery, San Augustine County, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 2pm with Bro. Don Noble officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Sunday, November 27, 2022, beginning at 1PM at Antioch Cemetery. Thelma was born in Shelby County. Her birth was a surprise. She was born just minutes after her twin sister, Velma. She lived most of her life in the Harmony Community in San Augustine, Texas. Thelma was a very gifted individual. She loved sewing, quilting, painting, and wood crafts. She used to say, “if she could draw it, she could build it”. She also enjoyed gardening. She loved the Lord and was a longtime, faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Rushing of Deridder, Louisiana, Rhonda Barlow and husband Jerry of Center, Texas; twin sister, Velma Woodle of Bogota, Texas; grandchildren, Shelia Rushing Burk and husband Jessie of Deridder, Louisiana, Sabrina Causey and husband Cliff of Joaquin; Serina Rushing of Deridder, Louisiana, Marc Leach of San Augustine, Texas; great grandchildren, Alex Goodman, Treasure Chase and husband Earnest, Morgan Rodigue and husband Kurt, Cody Causey, Victoria Rushing, Kylie Rushing, Jazlynn Babin and Travis Hinkle, Victorian Jackson and husband Jacob, Sidney Leach; great great grandchildren, Haylie Goodman, Amora Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Mangum Funeral Home Ozsoy, Abby Chase, Adley Jackson, Kaston Jackson, Levvie Jackson, Anna Hinkle; special friends, Kayla Gunderman; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly. Thelma is preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence "Sid” Leach, RC Scott; parents, Alton and Narnie (Byford) Sigler; son, Clarence Elvin Leach; brothers, Otis Norfleet Sigler, William Henry Sigler; sisters, Wilda Marie Leach Porter, and Mary Helen Blackburn.

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

NAME: Jon Cleaves Ehman                AGE: 85 ADDRESS: LaFayette, Louisiana DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Monday, Nov 21, 2022, LaFayette, Louisiana

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : September 28, 1937, Houston, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Friday, Nov 25, 2022, 1:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, Nov 25, 2022, 12:00pm-1:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Dr. Wayne Barth         

BURIAL: Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER: George Ehman                     MOTHER: Portia (Cleaves) Ehman OCCUPATION: Oil and Gas Industry

SURVIVED BY: Sons: Keith Ehman of LaFayette, Louisiana Rickey Bryan and wife Mary of Broaddus Grandson: Stoney Bryan and wife Melissa of Broaddus Brother: James Ehman of Houston

**Preceded in death by parents George and Portia Ehman; wife Billie Ehman; Infant daughter Sandra Kay Ehman; sister Judith Funk

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

Ruby E. (Lawson) Hughes, 85, of Center, Texas passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.

A visitation will be held at Watson & Sons funeral home on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 10:00 am. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 pm at Oaklawn Memorial Park, with Brother Charles Williams officiating.

Ruby was born on October 9, 1937 to Hobson and Lela Jones Lawson. She was the ninth of ten children. She attended Center High School and married her high school sweetheart, Charles Paul Hughes. They were married for 63 years. In their later years, if she and Charlie were walking together, they were holding hands. If ever asked why they held hands everywhere they went, they said they were “holding each other up.” They spent most of their days geocaching and exploring during their retirement, including finding caches in every county in the state of Texas. Ruby was a homemaker, gardener, excellent cook, and quilter extraordinaire. Ruby and Charles Paul raised three sons, Mitchell, Charles Leslie, and Paul. She tended the family poultry farm until after their sons were grown. For many years, she worked at the Shelby County Courthouse during elections. She was part of an elite group of quilters at the James Antioch Community Center, which met weekly to hand stitch the quilts that they all made. Throughout her lifetime, she made dozens of quilts, and mostly gave them away to people that she loved and cared about, including at least one for each of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church for more than 60 years.

Ruby is survived by:

Sons: Mitchell Hughes and wife Deidra Charles (Les) Hughes and wife Susan Paul Hughes and Ann Goff

Grandchildren: Angela Campbell and husband Guy Ginny Bailey and husband Dustin Aron Hughes and wife Jessica Dustin Hughes and wife Sara Austin Hughes Thomas Hughes and wife Emma Grace Hughes

Great Grandchildren: Adelyn, Jack, and Emmy Campbell Trevor and Taygan Bailey Joanna, Henry, Phoebe, and Lydia Hughes Hanson and Charlsie Hughes Harrison and Warren Hughes

Sisters-in-law: Sally Stewart and husband David Wynell Lawson Nadine Lawson Clydia Lawson

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, church family, friends, and special lifelong friends James and Faye Rudd.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Hobson Lawson and Leila Jones Lawson; husband, Charles Hughes; daughter-in-law, Janet Hughes; brothers: Joel, Glenn, Happy, Forriest, Tommy, and Billy Lawson; sisters, Oleta Lawson Cockrell, Mildred Lawson Partlow, and Judy Lawson Carrington, several brothers and sisters-in-law, and father and mother-in-law Paul and Addie B. Hughes.

Pallbearers will be Aron Hughes, Dustin Hughes, Austin Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Guy Campbell, and Dustin Bailey.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate or the James Antioch Community Center c/o Ellen Manning, which may be mailed to 4430 State Hwy 7E, Center, TX 75935.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Grove Nursing Center and Affinity Hospice for their care of our mother (and MeMaw).

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

NAME: Earline “Bill” Butler Cleveland                     AGE: 89

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Monday, Nov 21, 2022, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : July 24, 1933, San Augustine County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, 11:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, 10:00am-11:00am

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Gordon Vaughn

BURIAL: Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: W. W. “Zack” Butler                      MOTHER: Nellie Leola (Phillips) Butler OCCUPATION: Spark Plug builder/Stitt Spark Plug

SURVIVED BY: Sons: Dwight Cleveland and wife Cheryl of San Augustine Dewayne Cleveland of San Augustine Daughter: Darnell Parrish of San Augustine 7 Grandchildren; A host of Great-grandchildren Brothers: Charles Butler and wife Connie, Floyd Butler and wife Mary Ann, Gerald Butler and wife Georgia Sister-in-law: Elaine Butler

**Preceded in death by parents W. W. “Zack” and Nellie Leola Butler; husband Melvin M. Cleveland; Sister Geraldine Monday; Brothers S. J. Butler, Hollis Butler

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: Alvin V. Newton                   AGE: 98

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : September 30, 1924, Bland Lake Community, San Augustine County, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Sunday, Nov 27, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Frank Holrath       

BURIAL: Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: John Robert Newton              MOTHER: Sarah Ann (Horn) Newton OCCUPATION: Carpenter

SURVIVED BY: Daughter: Betty Chambers and husband Lane of San Augustine Sons: Gregory C. Newton and wife Angela of Martinsville Alvin K. Newton and wife Ruth Ann of Beaumont 10 Grandchildren; 17 Great-grandchildren; 11 Great-great-grandchildren

**Preceded in death by parents John and Sarah Newton; beloved wife of 68 years Sybil Newton; Brothers Edward Newton, Carl Newton, Jessie Newton, Glynn Newton, Leonard Newton, Wayne Newton; son-in-law William L. “Bill” McCurry

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

Lloyd Glen Holloway, 82, of Carthage, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2022, in Carthage, Texas. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Details to attend the graveside service will be updated later. Glen was born on December 26, 1939, in San Augustine, Texas, to the late A.L. Holloway and Irene Quinn. He was raised in the Blackjack Community and graduated Chireno High School Class of 1958. It was because of school that he had the privilege of marrying his high school sweetheart, Patsy Jean Balch, on December 3, 1960. Patsy and Glen spent over 20 years together in marriage and to that union they had three wonderful children: Deborah, Stephen, and Wendy. Glen worked as a Diesel mechanic and was just an all-around craftsman. In his older years he found his love for animals and gardening. He loved to sit down and drink coffee while reading his favorite magazines such as Mother Earth’s News, The Farmers Almanac, The Peddler and just the plain old newspaper. He loved spending time with family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, they were his pride and joy. Time spent with family was time cherished. Glen is survived by his daughters: Wendy Wilburn, husband Jason, and their two kids, Holly Wilburn and Lance Wilburn; Deborah Thompson, husband Gary, and their two kids, Shaun Kirk and wife Cyndi, and Monica Kirk; His brother Robert Holloway and wife Beverly; Brother-in-law Harrell Stewart; Sister-in-law Dorothy Holloway; Great-grandchildren: Ryan, Shelby, and Sasha Kirk; Numerous nieces and nephews; And special friends: Betty Runions, husband Bobby, and their three kids, Tara and boyfriend Rogelio, Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Kierra, and Nathan; Steven Myers; Mike the mailman; Red, his dog; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his former wives, Patsy Jean Holloway, Mary Ann Carlton; son, Stephen Duane Holloway; parents, A.L. and Irene Holloway; brother, Wayne Holloway; and sister, Louise Stewart; his dog Willie; and special friend, “Mama B”. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

NAME: Curtis Anthony “Tony” Wall                           AGE: 62

ADDRESS: Broaddus, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022, Broaddus, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : December 15, 1959, San Augustine, TX

DATE / TIME OF MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: First Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: N/A                  PLACE OF VISITATION: N/A OFFICATING: Dr. Wayne Barth              BURIAL: N/A

FATHER: William Jerry Wall                  MOTHER: Murline (Carrell) Wall OCCUPATION: Manager

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Tisha Wall of Broaddus Son: Michael Anthony and wife Lacey of Lufkin Daughter: Hanna Josette Wall of Broaddus Parents: Jerry and Murline Wall Sister: Cindy Woodard and husband Dwight Brothers: Alan Wall and wife Tammy, Danny Wall Grandchildren: Nash Harrison Wall, Kollyns Klaire Wall

**Preceded in death by grandparents Robert Andrew and Sally (Wood) Wall And Mitchell and Mary (Townsend) Carrell.

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: Rafelita “Rachel” Bragg       AGE: 68

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Sunday, Nov 6, 2022, Lufkin, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : January 22, 1954, Beeville, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022, 11:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022, 9:30am-11:00am

PLACE OF VISITATION: Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas

OFFICATING: Bro. Don Lofton       BURIAL: Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas FATHER: Freddy Coronado              MOTHER: Alvina (Tapia)

OCCUPATION: Retail Manager

SURVIVED BY: Sons: Robert Emerson and wife Kelly of Broaddus Christopher Emerson of Broaddus Brothers: Gabriel Elizalde and wife Melissa of Broaddus Freddy Coronado of Nacogdoches Sister: Mary Sanchez and husband Manuel of Lubbock 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildren

**Preceded in death by mother Alvina Elizalde and her husband Santos; father Freddy Coronado; husband Bryan L. Bragg; sister Yolanda Coronado

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: Kenneth Wayne Bennefield                           AGE: 88

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, Nov 4, 2022, Nacogdoches, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : August 12, 1934, San Augustine, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: White Rock Baptist Church, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, Nov 7, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Mike Belgard           

BURIAL: Corinth Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Wesley Hercie Bennefield        MOTHER: Bonnie Lee (Alms) Bennefield OCCUPATION: Logging

SURVIVED BY: Children: Kerry Bennefield and wife Dana of San Augustine Steven Bennefield of San Augustine Tammy Whitton and husband Jeremy of Joaquin Robert Bennefield of San Augustine

**Preceded in death by parents Wesley and Bonnie Bennefield; Wife Janett Bennefield

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