Emma Loyce Bush, 89, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Humble.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Interment will be at Ramah Cemetery.

Born August 21, 1933, in Scurry, Loyce is the daughter of Era Rhodes and Doyle Harrison. She worked as a bank teller. Her hobbies included crocheting and sitting on the front porch of her house in her rocker. Loyce was a member of Ramah Baptist Church. There, she enjoyed Bible studies and sending out cards to church members.
Survivors include grandchildren, Andrea Prichard and husband Johnny, Marsha Bowden, and Tammy Champ and husband Joe; and great grandchildren, Ashlyn Prichard and Emily Prichard.

Preceded in death by husband, Jack Bush; daughter, Susan Lanette Bush Bowden; parents, Era Rhodes and Damon “Doyle” Harrison; son-in-law, Jerry Bowden; sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Harrison Smith and Mary “Louise”
Harrison Melton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Evert William Bush and Bertie Lee Davis; and brother-in-law, Roy Bush.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Agnew, Daryle Lagroane, Bill Black, Joe White, Harry Perry, Lewis Johnson, Andrew Smith, and Jonathan Melton. Honorary pallbearers will be Duane Bush, Andrew Rushing, Robert Agnew, and Jerry
Bush.

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

NAME: Martha Ann (Bobbitt) Vaughn

AGE: 73                                    ADDRESS: Huntington, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Thursday, August 25, 2022, Huntington, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : November 8, 1948, Orange, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, 10:30am

PLACE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Bobbitt Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: N/A

PLACE OF VISITATION: N/A OFFICATING: Bro. Greg Denman

BURIAL: Bobbitt Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: T. L. Bobbitt                MOTHER: Auddie (Norwood) Bobbitt

OCCUPATION: Teacher

SURVIVED BY: Sons: Darin Vaughn and fiance’ Jeana of White Oak Donald Vaughn and wife Stefanie of Huntington Grandchildren: Linzey Noel, Macey Hill, Evan Vaughn, Lilly Vaughn A number of great-grandchildren Sister: Janelle Carver

**Preceded in death by parents George and Corene McCarter; husband Grady A. Lewis

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

Mervil Ray Crawford, 86, of Center, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at White Rock Cemetery in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born May 29, 1936, Mervil is the son of Lois and Lynn Crawford. He is a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors include wife, Leither Crawford; children, Raymond Crawford and James Thomas Crawford and wife Pamela; grandchildren, James Crawford Jr., Kevin Crawford, Coleman Crawford, Lonnie Whitton, and Marissa Crawford; many great grands; brother, Jerry Crawford and Ben Crawford; and sister, Dorothy Blakenship.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Lynn Crawford; daughter, Pamela Crawford; brothers, Bill Crawford, Joe Crawford, and Larry Eugene Crawford; and sisters, Barbara Sue Crawford and Audrey Faye Crawford.

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

Mr. Calvin Ray Stephens of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 67 years, 6 months, 13 days.

Mr. Stephens was born February 7, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to parents Lelia Mae (Hebert) and Jasper Miles "Duke" Stephens. He had lived in the San Augustine area most of his life and was a resident of Twin Lakes/Stone Creek Village for the past several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lelia Mae and Jasper Miles "Duke" Stephens; along with his brothers, Jimmy Stephens and Dennis Stephens; and sisters, Theresa Rodriguez and Lelia Mary Stephens.

His survivors include a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are set for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the Dickerson Cemetery, located on County Road 4255 in San Augustine County.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

Pamila Strong, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pamila Strong was born October 23, 1955 in Carthage, Texas, to John Henry Meyers and Jimmie Conway. She was a member of Center First United Methodist Church. Pamila retired from Horseshoe Casino where she worked as a gaming auditor for 25 years.

She is survived by her Daughter, Chelle Mooney and husband Bob Jr. of Center; grandsons, Bo Mooney and fiancé Hailey, and Luke Mooney both of Center; mother, Jimmie Lovell of Logansport, LA.; sister, Angie Burton and husband Donnie of Logansport, LA.; brother, Ted Lovell and wife Karen Gardener of Hot Springs, AR. She was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and host of friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at The Carpenter House of Shreveport.

She is preceded in death by her father’s John Henry Meyers and Tony Lovell.

Pallbearers will be: Bo Mooney, Luke Mooney, Chant Clark, Dustin Burton, Bob Mooney Jr., and Donnie Burton.  Honorary pallbearers will be: Jimmy Strong, Kenneth Hardy, and Bob Mooney Sr.

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

James Ray Deason, 59, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at Noon, Monday, August 22, 2022, at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born August 24, 1962, James is the son of Mary Little and James Bryant. He liked arts and crafts and would help anyone in need. James was of the non-denominational faith, where he served as a minister.

He is survived by his wife, Lela M. Davis Deason of Timpson; brothers and sisters, John Paul Deason, Mark Samuel Deason, Jerry Lee Deason and Michelle, Elizabeth Cox, Felicia McFarland and Tim, and Billy M. Deason; stepchildren, Jody R. Grubbs III, Ricky Lynn Grubbs and Tammy, and Teresa Anne Grubbs.

Preceded in death by sister, Melinda Deason; and stepson, Michael W. Grubbs.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Reneau, Jody Grubbs III, Jason Monday, Tom Bush, and Weeks Crawford.

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

Joyce Ann (Buro) Rogers, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Paul Gwinn officiating. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born July 4, 1939, in Meridian, Texas, Joyce was the daughter of Wanda Comeal (Rayburn) Buro and Henry Otto Ludwig Buro. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Carthage and First Baptist Church in Center. Joyce taught Sunday school class at First Baptist and sang in the choir for many years. She loved classic movies, singing, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Carl Rogers and Becky of Center, Shelly Rogers of Center, and Edward Rogers of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Chloe Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Lane Rogers, and Lauren Rogers; and sister, Janelle Drews of Center.

Preceded in death by husband, Y.W. “Bill” Rogers; and parents, Wanda Comeal (Rayburn) Buro and Henry Otto Buro.

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

Jeffery Lance Barbee, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born February 26, 1980, Jeffery is the son of Bonnie Moore Sims and Archie Barbee Jr. Growing up, he assisted his father in the logwoods. Following high school, his brother, Bill Faust, convinced him to begin a career in pipelining. He was known on the job as “the best hoe hand around”. Jeffery took a seven year break from pipelining and went to work overseas. He was the first one in East Texas to dive to extreme depths as a commercial diver. Currently, Jeffery was working with his brother, Gilbert Bearden, who got him a job as a truck driver. Every job he worked, he was privileged to be able to be with his brothers. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, football, and spending time with family and friends. Jeffery was crazy about his wife and children.

He is survived by his wife, Jandra Barbee of Shelbyville; children, Dylan Barbee and wife Crystal, Cole Barbee and wife Alexis, Porsha Barbee, Anastasia Barbee, Dillion Lee, Draven Lee, Devon Lee, Daylynn Lee, Destiny Lee, Degan Lee, and Dierra Lee; grandchildren, Eli Cade Barbee, Adelin Michelle Barbee, Audrey Barbee, and Jeffery Cole Barbee; mother, Bonnie Sims and husband Rickey; brothers, Gilbert Bearden and wife Mary Beth, Bill Faust and wife Bevin, Shade Barbee; sister, Shyanne Hamilton; stepsister, Jennifer Sims Matthews; stepbrothers, Rickey Sims Jr. and wife Christina and Michael Sims; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and special friends, Marvin Ritter, Tommy Webb, Ike Ormanci, Slade Jones, Ryan Bunch, Smooth Denson, Scott Noakes, Sunny Barry, Mike Crouch, Lloyd Scates, Bobb Hogg, Kevin McDaniel, Kenny Holst, and Michael Paul and Jessica Kay.

Preceded in death by dad, Archie Barbee Jr.; nephew, Cade Faust; numerous aunts and uncles; special cousin, Dusty Barbee; and best friend, Navy Seal Officer Danny Dietz.

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

Delores Jean Langston, 73, of Center, passed away, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center and from 12:00 to 2:00 on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nacogdoches, TX. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nacogdoches, TX with Pastor John Cain officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born October 17, 1948, in Orlando, Fl., Delores is the daughter of Ester Meyer Williford and Glenn Williford. Delores was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for 33 years. She enjoyed quilting, shopping, and going to church.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Kevin Jernigan, Michael Jernigan and wife Nicole; stepson, Stacy Jernigan and wife Chanel; stepdaughter, Cindy Maphet; grandchildren, Jeslyn Jernigan, Corbin Jernigan, and Taryn Smith; brother, Glenn Williford and wife Judy; sisters-in-law, Effie Jean O’Rear, Debbie Williford, Peggy Baylor, and Mae Stotts; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by her husband, Mac Langston, husband, Bobby Jernigan; parents, Glenn Williford and Ester Meyer Williford; sister, Shirley Bradshaw and husband Jon; brothers, Delbert Williford, Larry Williford, and Wesley Baylor; nephew, Brian Williford; and numerous aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Michael Bradshaw, Jason Williford, Austin Williford, Adam Jernigan, Wes Baylor, Jimmy Jernigan, Jason Choate, and Paul Prodehl.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Sharing and Caring Fund, 2306 Appleby Sand Dr., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965.

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

Eddie Ray Barnes, 81, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with L.D. Eddins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born October 13, 1940, Eddie Ray is the son of Nelly Mae Dailey and Joseph James Barnes. He most recently worked for Texas Forest Service. Eddie Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Mt. Herman Church of Christ in Center.

Survivors include wife, Jackie Barnes of Center; daughters, Sonya Barnes Hughes and Lisa Gay Barnes; brother, Luther Barnes.

Preceded in death by parents, Nelly Mae Dailey and Joseph James Barnes; brothers, Raymond Barnes, James Barnes, and Virgil Barnes; sister, Audris Reynolds; and son-in-law, Gene Hughes.

Pallbearers will be Lee Sowell, Randy Bohannon, Randy Latham, Ronnie Youngblood, Trey Barnes, and Hunter Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be R.O. Porterfield, Billy Jeans, Andy Hampton, Gene Bradshaw, Buddy Sowell, Randy Alford. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Joann Patterson, 72, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, in Joaquin. She was born March 13, 1950.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Patterson of Joaquin; daughter, Chantal Hedlund-Kenny of Joaquin; grandchildren, Carly Adkison of Center and Zachary Hedlund of Carthage; 4 great grands; brothers, Jean Blair of Springtown, TX and Paul Blair of Wisconsin; and sisters, Elizabeth Minor of Lake Leon, TX, Marie Respondek of Slaton, TX, and Kathleen Conger of Lubbock, TX.

Preceded in death by parents, Josette Chauvet and James Blair; brothers, James Patrick Blair and Claude Blair; sisters, Regina Blair, Chantal Respondek, and Yvonne Trcalek.

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

Mary Micah Nutt, age 57, left this world too soon on Wednesday, August 3 rd , 2022. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Charleston Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.

She is survived by her son, Markus Harber and fiance Amanda Shadix; daughter, Mindi Harber; grandkids, Markus Harber Jr., Gabriel Harber, Allison Beard, Bailey Shadix, Cadence Shadix, Kylie Rusk, Madison Harber, and Jack Harber; brother, Rusty Cranford and wife Shirley; sister, Mechael Scott and husband Rex; and numerous cousins.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Randy Otha Nutt; parents, Mr. Thomas “Mack” Cranford and Mary Carolyn Phillips Brannon; stepmom, Dorthy L. Lopez; and grandparents, Thomas Preston and Fannie Arie Crump Cranford and Lloyd and Mary (Bogue) Brannon.

Pallbearers will be Jason Cranford, Jeff Cranford, Trevor Wedgeworth, Clayton Russell, Chris Box, and Guy Sherwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Cranford, Casey Spencer, Cameron Spencer, and Roberto Bussey.

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

NAME: Johnny Wayne Mayhugh Sr.

AGE: 61

ADDRESS: Chireno, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Thursday, August 11, 2022, Nacogdoches, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : April 29, 1961, Merkel, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Monday, August 15, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, August 15, 2022, 12:00pm-2:00pm

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

BURIAL: McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas

FATHER: Donald Wayne Mayhugh

MOTHER: Shirley Sue (Stephens)

OCCUPATION: Mechanic

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Catherine Mayhugh of Chireno Son: John Mayhugh Jr. and wife Nikki of Chireno Daughter: Stephanie Czekner and husband Rob of Chireno Grandchildren: Jacob Mayhugh, Garrett Mayhugh, Addison Czekner Mother: Shirley Hubacek and husband Frankie of Hutchins Sisters: Tammy Dawber and John Chaffins of Bonham Sherry Mayhugh of Hutchins Becky Nahas and husband Joe of Richmond Nephews: T. J. Mayhugh, Jason Dawber Nieces: Alicia Matthews, Sarah Nahas **Preceded in death by father Donald Wayne Mayhugh; brother Timothy Mayhugh; Brother-in-law Tim Dawber

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

Funeral service for Mrs. Bobbie Dell Johnson (78) of Center, Texas will be Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:30 A.M at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church (110 CR 4261 Tenaha, Texas) Woods Community.

Mrs. Johnson died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the local emergency in Center, Texas. Mrs. Bobbie Dell Johnson was born to the late Hamp Burke and E.V. Nettles in Harrell, Ark in Calhoun County on May 22, 1944.

Rev. William Rodney will be officiate.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by: Son: Kenneth Johnson of Huntsville, Alabama Daughters: Ruby L Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas; Rosetta (Roy) Berry of Tenaha, Texas; Debra Johnson (John L. Randle) of Center, Texas; and Tara Johnson of Center, Texas Brother: Jerry Lee Preston of Center, Texas

Visitation: Friday, August 12, 2022, from the hours of 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at Hicks Chapel

Committal: Pleasant Hill Cemetery (334 CR 426 Tenaha, Texas 75974)

Repast: Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Tenaha, Texas Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced. 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

NAME: William Howard Garrett

AGE: 66 ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Dallas, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : August 21, 1957, San Augustine, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Sunday, August 14, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: N/A

PLACE OF VISITATION: N/A

OFFICATING: Bro. Howard Cloudy BURIAL: N/A FATHER: Holman Garrett MOTHER: Mollie Beatrice (Curl)

OCCUPATION: Disabled

SURVIVED BY: Daughters: LaTorshia Sigler, Latya Williams, TorShundra “Shae” Garrett 11 Grandchildren

**Preceded in death by parents Holman Garrett and Mollie Beatrice Curl; Grandchild LaSharvia Edward

 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: David Lee Boney

AGE: 61 ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Sunday, August 7, 2022, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : October 1, 1960, Houston, 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: Lewis Carroll Boney MOTHER: Leta Faye (Smith)

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

SURVIVED BY: Sons: John Arnold and wife Lauren of Blanco, Texas Wesley Allen Boney of San Francisco, Ca. Joseph David Boney and wife Alex of Nacogdoches Daughter: Rebecca Boney Huss and Karl of Nacogdoches 8 Grandchildren Mother: Leta Johnson and husband James of Nacogdoches Sisters: Susan Fowler, Trish Robertson **Preceded in death by father Lewis Carroll Boney; brother Steven Lewis Boney

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: Tharin L’Ray Jenkins

AGE: 40   ADDRESS: Houston, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, July 22, 2022, Houston, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : October 23, 1981, Culver City, California

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 1:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 12:00pm-1:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas 

BURIAL: Haley-Bush Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Harvey J. Holt

MOTHER: Mary Lue Jenkins

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Jacqueline Erwin Father: Harvey J. Holt Mother: Mary Lue Jenkins Children: Tharin L’Ray Jenkins Jr. (TJ), Semaj Ikely Jenkins, Aiyanna Brown, Step-father: Leland Watley Sr. Step-mother: Rosa Holt Brothers: Greggory Jenkins, Godfrey Wilson, Harvey Holt III, Leland Watley II, Darrian Watley, Trayvon Holt Sisters: Crystal Wilson, Destiny Teagle, Tiffany Holt 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: Danny Ellis McGee AGE: 75 ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Sunday, August 7, 2022, Shreveport, La. DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : May 10, 1947, San Augustine, TX DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 10:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 9:00am-10:00am

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Kevin Gratehouse, Bro. Welton Blackmon

BURIAL: Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas

FATHER: Sam Rayson McGee

MOTHER: Hazel Marie (Burns)

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

SURVIVED BY: Sister: Martha Hightower Brothers: Sam McGee Jr., Burbon Thomas McGee Sr. and wife Tiffiney, Rayson Anthony McGee Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

**Preceded in death by parents Sam and Marie McGee; sisters Hazel Lee McGee, Sandra Hilton; Brothers premature triplets; brothers-in-law Dug Hightower Sr., Earl Hilton

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: James Keith Wall AGE: 66

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Thursday, August 4, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: August 24, 1955, San Augustine, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 3:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Attoyac Baptist Church, San Augustine County, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, August 5, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Tim Brewer, Bro. Jerry Wilson, Bro. Ronnie Sowell, Bro. Michael Butler

BURIAL: Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: Warren Fred Wall      MOTHER: Lera Irma (Calcote) Wall

OCCUPATION: Coil Winder Eaton Industries - Nacogdoches

SURVIVED BY: Sisters; Juanita May, Wilma Perry, Opal Martin, Frances Russell Brothers: Fred Wall, Murray Wall, Tom Wall

**Preceded in death by parents Warren and Lera Wall; sister Avis Marie Dillon; Brothers-in-law Robert May, Robert Perry, Doug Dillon, Steve Russell, Henry Martin; Niece April Wall Barnes

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 Brown Ricketson, 91, of Center, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in Center.
Born August 7, 1930, Ruby is the daughter of Bridgie Hilliard and Nicholas Brown. She worked in healthcare,
where she retired a nurse. Ruby was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include son, Alan Ricketson and Becky of Center; daughter, Sandra and Wayne King of Laurel,
Delaware; grandchildren, Lance Ricketson, Travis Ricketson, Krista and Scott Barber, and Melody Timmons; great
grandchildren, Kaycee Ricketson, Shyla Timmons, Haley Timmons, Keaton Ricketson, Triston Ricketson, Craig, Erin  and Owen Barber; sisters, Barbara Brown Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas and Christine and John Kelly of
Orange Beach, Alabama; longtime companion, Wesley Van Matre; also a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband, Dale D. Ricketson; parents, Bridgie Hilliard and Nicholas Brown; siblings, Gerald
Brown, Irene Jones Fuller, Elwanda Merriman, Jerry Brown, Virgil Brown, and Kathryn Power.
A special thanks to Tammy Jacobs and Kaye Powell and staff for their loving care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Barbara Jean Smith, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Center. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Born January 8, 1944, Barbara is the daughter of Opal Dunham and Joe Baker. Survivors include husband, Clyde Smith; children, Michael Mayo (Patsy) of Trinity, Diana Burress of Center, Laurie Miller of Shelbyville, Joe Smith of Center, and Michael Smith (Shiloh) of Center; daughter-in-law, Tammie Smith of Center; special daughter, Susan Samford; grandchildren, Paul Benson Burress, Patricia Lynn Burress, Mark Burress, Justin Mayo, Matthew Miller (Nikki) of Sulphur, Louisiana, Jeremy Smith, Laurel Smith, Tristan Smith, and Nickolas Smith; numerous great grands, nieces, and nephews; special son-in-law; Curtis Fountain of Shelbyville; stepdaughter, Lisa Kay Miller; and sister, Frances Hayworth of Trinity. Preceded in death by parents, Opal Dunham and Joe Baker; son, David Smith; grandchildren, Emily Smith and JoJo Smith; great grandson, Logan Miller; and brother, Charlie Baker. Pallbearers will be Jared Smith, Matthew Miller, Tristan Smith, Michael Smith, Nickolas Smith, and Ronnie Ard. Honorary pallbearer will be Curtis Fountain.

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

Margaret June Gordon Armstreet, 87, of Houston passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Houston. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Margaret June Gordon Armstreet was born November 8, 1934, in Joaquin, Texas, to John E. Gordon and Gladys Lurlene Swan Gordon. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. June loved being a Mother to her only son, John Wayne Armstreet, and she loved playing the piano throughout her life. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Stephen F. Austin University, worked as a principal in the Klein School District for years, then went on to work for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, retiring as a teacher in the prison system. She is survived by numerous cousins and loving friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John E. Gordon and Gladys Lurlene Swan Gordon; and son, John Wayne Armstreet, 56.