Wilbur Murray Borders

July 16, 1934 May 5, 2024 Wilbur Murray Borders, 89, of Center, Texas, passed away May 5, 2024, in Center. He was born on July 16, 1934, in Milledgeville, Ga., to the late Jack Borders and Pearl (Lingold) Borders. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m.

Janan Lea Ross

May 9, 2024 Janan Lea Ross, 53, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Center. Memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Born June 19, 1970, Janan is the daughter of Jesse O’Neal Ross and Judy Lois McSwain Ross.

Rayford Earl Danley

June 9, 1941 May 6, 2024 Rayford Earl Danley of Joaquin, devoted husband, loving father, beloved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Logansport Missionary Baptist Church with visitation beginning at noon. Bro. Joe Walker officiated.

Charles “Charlie” Townsend Frame

November 13, 2022 May 6, 2024 Charlie was born in Tyler, Texas November 13, 2022. After a long hospital stay, he was finally able to come home on April 6, 2023. He was the last little puzzle piece that the Frames needed to complete their growing family.

Pudden Head Lout

July 3, 1937 May 11, 2024 Pudden Head Lout, 86, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Center. He was born July 3, 1937, in Shelby County. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Willa Dean Bohannon

October 21, 1931 April 29, 2024 Willa Dean Bohannon, 92, of Center, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in Nacogdoches. She was born October 21, 1931, in Oologah, Okla. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Chireno Baptist Church in Chireno.

Billie Oice (Johnson) Hoyt

July 12, 1927 May 1, 2024 Billie Oice (Johnson) Hoyt, 96, of San Augustine passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born in Center, Texas on July 12, 1927, to Lena Anthony Johnson and Edward Phillip Johnson.

Arma Arnold Bolton

May 1, 2024 Hicks Mortuary announces funeral services for Mrs. Arma Arnold Bolton, (98) of Center, Texas. Mrs. Bolton died at her residence surrounded by her family May 1, 2024. Mrs. Bolton was born in Shelbyville, Texas. Funeral service was held at St.

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Willa Dean Bohannon

October 21, 1931 April 29, 2024 Willa Dean Bohannon, 92, of Center, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, in Nacogdoches. She was born October 21, 1931, in Oologah, Okla. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Chireno Baptist Church in Chireno.