KATIE V. KETCHUM
Katie V. (Harrison) Ketchum, 86, died September 10, 2026. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  She was born on September 27, 1939, in Longstreet, Louisiana, to Douglas Harrison Sr. and Lendy McCowan, and was lovingly raised by Lurene Bolton Hamilton.  She is preceded in death by, Father, Douglas Harrison Sr.; Mother, Lendy McCowan; Step-mother, Lurene Bolton Hamilton; Sisters, Ruby Harrison, and Jerlene Thomas; Brothers, Johnny B. Harrison, Douglas Harrison Jr., and Don Allen Hamilton.  Survivors include, Son, Calvin Lee Harrison; Brothers, Wilford Hamilton Sr. (Puncho), Tommy B. Hamilton (Joe), Lloyd Q. Hamilton (Randy); Sister, Leda Darlene Hamilton.

JIMMY RAY WARD
Jimmy Ray Ward, 89, of Center died September 17, 2026, at home on his farm.  Interment was in Waterman Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on August 14, 1937, in Tyler, TX, Smith County to John Brady Ward II and Myrtle Ruth Connell Ward. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Sherry Ward; Son, Jason Ward.  Survivors include, Daughter-in-law, Rhonda Ward; Son, John Ward and wife Bridgette of Center; Daughter, Gina Castro and husband Sergio of Hurst, TX.
To send condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES (JIMMY) NORWOOD II
James (Jimmy) Norwood II, 72, died September 15, 2026.  He was born March 16, 1954 to James Earnest Norwood I and Pauline Daniels Norwood.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Billie Sims, Diane Boyt; Brother-in-law, Clyde Sims.  Survivors include, Wife, Patricia (Sissy) Norwood; Sister, Peggy Boyt (Larry); Sons, Brad Norwood (Tammie), Steve Woods (Jen); Special Sons, David (Taco) Owens,
Glen W. Kelly; Daughters, Laura Mayfield, Mandy Ellis (Jason).
There will be a memorial service held October 3, 2026, at Jimmy and Sissy’s home. Bring your lawn chair and share the memories.

DAVID ALLEN McDONALD
David Allen McDonald, 66, of Joaquin, died September 17, 2026, in Joaquin.  Interment will be in Cassel Cemetery, Converse, Louisiana.  He was born May 30, 1960, in Houma, Louisiana to Joseph McDonald and Ruby Woolsey McDonald.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Ann Lampley; Brothers, Joe Paul McDonald, Alvin McDonald, Doug McDonald; Daughter-in-law, Mary Gentry McDonald.  Survivors include, Wife, Patricia “Pat” Hilliard McDonald; Children, Cynthia Kline, Mary Hilliard,
Damian McDonald, Daniel McDonald, Heather Hilliard Gardner, Jason Hilliard; Brothers, Calvin McDonald and wife Tammy, James McDonald.

GARY DOYLE CARSWELL
Gary Doyle Carswell, 75, died peacefully at his home in Joaquin, Texas, following a lengthy illness. He was born June 22, 1951, in Lufkin, Texas, to Gabriel Vaughn Carswell and Erma Ruth “Toodie” Clark Carswell. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Ronald Carswell, Donald Carswell; Sons, Daryl Carswell, Cole Carswell; Brother-in-law, Ricky Hampton; in-laws, Claude and Marjorie Hague; Brother-in-law, Kris Hague; Sister-in-law, Sue Carswell.  Survivors include, Wife, Cindy Hague Hutchins Carswell; Sons, Gary Allen Carswell of Kennard, Philip Dunn of Apache Junction, Arizona; Daughters, Kristy Carswell of Lufkin, Alissa Carswell James of Springfield, Missouri; Stepson, Jacob Hutchins and wife, Dawn, of Joaquin; Stepdaughters, Katie Hutchins Martin, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Caroline Hutchins Corbell and husband, Jasper, of Center, Texas; Brothers, Randy Carswell and wife, Katrina, Tommy Carswell and wife, Mercedes; Sister, Tammy Carswell Hampton; Sister-in-law, Sandy Carswell, all of Lufkin.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

THARON JEANETTE NELSON SANDERS
Tharon Jeanette Nelson Sanders died September 9, 2026.  Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery September 26, 2026.  She was born in Austin on April 30, 1935 to  Hugh and Gladys Nelson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Kenneth Sanders; Son, Kenneth Sanders, Jr. Survivors include, Daughters, Lisa Massey and husband John of Kerrville, Shari Smith and husband Rick of Colorado Springs, Angela Howard and husband Thomas of Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Center, or a charity of your choice.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

GENE WAYNE HUTTO
Gene Wayne Hutto, 86, of Joaquin, died September 22, 2026, in Joaquin.  Interment will be in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha.  He was born September 20, 1940, near Center, Texas to Charles Ezra and Luella (Hooper) Hutto.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Charles Marlon Hutto, James Vernon Hutto, Johnny Curtis Hutto.  Survivors include, Wife, Joy Rae (Lay) Hutto; Son, Charles Edward Hutto and wife Kim of Humble; Daughter, Cherie Rae (Hutto) Erickson and husband Robert of Baytown; Step-daughter, Mary Virginia Thornton of Round Rock; Sisters-in-law, Lou Ann (Lay) Matlock of The Woodlands, Frances Faye (Van Cleave) Hutto of Ft Carson, Co.  Gene graduated from Tenaha High School, the class of 1958. He was drafted into the US Army in 1963. He later deployed to the Dominican Republic until his 1965 discharge.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com