WILLIAM HOWARD HUGHES
William Howard (Bill) Hughes, 84, died April 12, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  He was born July 16, 1941, in Center, Texas, to Alto Hughes and Dorothy Idealia Ramsey Hughes. He graduated from Center High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Gwen.  Survivors include, Brother-in-law, Frankey Fitzgerald; Niece, Chelsea Fitzgerald; Nephew, Michael Fitzgerald; A host of cousins.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

SARAH ELIZABETH WARR
Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Warr, 76, of Center, died April 12, 2026, in Center.  Interment was in Old Salem Cemetey, Shelby County.  She was born March 14, 1950, in Shelby County, to Clifton James Wilburn and Cora Lanelle Nichols Wilburn. She spent her life working in law enforcement, where she served as the first female deputy in Shelby County as well as the first female Justice of the Peace. Liz also served as City Judge for Joaquin and Timpson.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jimmy Warr; Parents; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Velt and Joyce Warr.  Survivors include, Daughters, Pam and husband Larry Weaver of Center, Penny Sowell of Center, Paula Haley of Center; Sister-in-law, Helen Warr Windham of Center; Brother, Jeff Wilburn and wife Vicky of Center; Sisters, Judy Oates of Keachie, Louisiana, Suzanne and husband Eddie Edwards of Emory.

LYLIE ANN BENNETT JACKSON
Lylie Ann Bennett Jackson, 78, of Grand Cane, Louisiana, died April 7, 2026, at hospital in Shreveport Louisiana.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  She was born to the late Bennie Bennett and Maxine Smith Bennett on April 22, 1947, in Center, Texas.  She is a graduate of C. H. Daniels High School.  Survivors include, Children, Alfreta Pennington, Mathew Pennington, Thereas Pennington-White (Bryan); Sisters, Francis Eadan, Ella Bennett.
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.

LONNIE TRAXLER, JR.
Lonnie Traxler Jr., 70, died April 12, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.  Interment was in Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on June 28, 1955, in Liberty, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Traxler.  Survivors include, Sons,
Eric Nicholas Traxler, Philip Gregory Traxler, Ian Moore, Lonnie Isaac Traxler, Jesse Lloyd Traxler; Daughters, Hannah Victoria Johnson, Sarah Rose Traxler, Katie Jo Traxler, Ila Ruth Traxler; Father, Lonnie Traxler and wife Pat; Sisters, Lyndia Oliver and husband Marvin, Cathy Traxler, Briget Parks and husband John, Giget Sowell; Ex-wives, Laurie Hurley, Robin Traxler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Lonnie can be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701. www.hospiceofeasttexas.com

THELMA JAYNE HINTON
Thelma Jayne Hinton (Smith), 83, died April 14, 2026, in Garrison, Texas.  She was born January 28, 1943, in Aiken Community, Shelby County, Texas.  Thelma graduated from Center High School.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Charles Hinton; Son, Hugh Hinton; Brother, Winston G. Smith; Sister, Flossie Caroline Smith; Sister-in-law, Alice Hall.  Survivors include, Sons, Brad Hinton and wife Dena, Larry Hinton; Daughter-in-law, Debra Hinton.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN VOYDE CAMPBELL
John Voyde Campbell, 91, died April 8, 2026.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born in Center, Texas on July 30, 1934.  He served as a Captain in the United States Army. In the Army, he was a pilot of both fixed wing aircrafts and helicopters.  Survivors include, Wife, Virginia (Ginny); Children, Scott (Celeste) Campbell, Lisa (Bill) Kees, Michelle (Sandy) Jones, Otto Campbell, Julie (Francis) Shappard.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

STEVE RUSSELL
Steve Russell, 61, of Joaquin, Texas, died April 12, 2026, in Center, Texas.  He was born on July 1, 1964, in Ohio.  He was preceded in death by, Parents, Faye Russell and Walter Russell; Sisters, Gail Scruggs, Darlene Miller and Darlene’s husband, Jackie Miller.  Survivors include, Brother, Don Russell and Shery of Joaquin; Friend, David Green.  In accordance with his wishes, Steve will be cremated, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Steve’s honor, contributions may be made to Boo’s Battle, 1130 CR 3182, Joaquin, TX 75954.