James Freddie Shelton

James Freddie Shelton, 79, of Center, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2023, in Shreveport, La. He was born on September 25, 1943, in Pasadena, Texas, to the late Freddie Shelton and Ruby Gordon Davis.  A graveside service was held at Old Home Cemetery, on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Ander D’Alessandro Ortiz

Ander D’Alessandro Ortiz, 2, of Tenaha, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2023, in Tenaha. He was born on August 28, 2020, in Lufkin, Texas, to Delvin Ortiz and Marian Garcia.  Graveside service was held at Oaklawn Memorial Park, on Saturday, April 15, 2023, with Father Jose Munoz officiating.

Leamon “Buddy” Bridwell

Leamon “Buddy” Bridwell, 78, of Center, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, in Center. Visitation was held Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Bro.

Aubie J. McSwain Sr.

Aubie J. McSwain Sr., 87, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Center. Memorial service was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at New Life Church in Center with Dr. Aubie Jean McSwain Jr. and Dr. Douglas Watie Matlock officiating.

James Wayne "Boomer" Sims

Memorial service for Mr. James Sims, 76 of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Cemetery. Inurnment will follow under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr. James Wayne "Boomer" Sims, 76, of Hughes Springs, Texas, formerly of Gary, Texas.

Bobby “Bob” Ray Powell

Bobby “Bob” Ray Powell, 81, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches. He was born on November 6, 1941, in Denton County, Texas, to the late J.M. and Mary Ella Powell. Funeral services will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2 p.m. with Bro.

Ronnie Hutto

Ronnie Hutto, 72, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, in Joaquin. He was born April 27, 1950, the son of Ernest Hutto and Lessie Williams Hutto. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Beulah Mae Hughes

Beulah Mae Hughes, loving and devoted mother, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born October 8, 1923, to Ben and Linnie Bryan. Visitation was Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service followng at 2:00 p.m.

Domingo Santana

Domingo Santana, 84, of Center, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Jalpilla, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was born May 12, 1938, in Mexico, the son of Fernando Santana and Senaida Guillen Garcia.

Clarence Gene Denby

April 9, 1955 - March 28, 2023 Clarence Gene Denby, 67, of Etoile, Texas, passed away March 28, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas. He was born April 9, 1955, in Hemphill, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.