GENE GRAY
Gene Gray, 83, died November 1, 2025.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born on September 10, 1942, in Center, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Nichols and his father, LaVon Gray.  Survivors include, Wife, Betty Gray; Children, Darren Gray and wife Tonya, Brandon Gray and wife Kelli.

BONNIE BEE HUGHES  LANE
Bonnie Bee Hughes Lane, 82, died October 31, 2025, in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born November 8, 1942, in Center, Texas to Velton B Hughes and Bonnie Ruth Franks Hughes.  She is preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, John Madison Hughes.  Survivors include, Niece, Shelly Bee Hughes Cantrell and husband, James;  Nephew, Jesse Madison Hughes and wife, Tori.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences. Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

LARRY CHANDLER
Larry Chandler, 78, of Shelbyville, died November 3, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County.  He served in the Air Force for twenty years and was proud to serve his country.  He is preceded in death by, Mother, Patsy Ruth Chandler; Father, J. L. Chandler.  Survivors include, Wife, Marlyon Chandler; Sister, Katie and husband Peter Kelly.

SANDRA “SANDY” RUTH SANFORD
Sandra “Sandy” Ruth Sanford, 61, died October 31, 2025.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born September 11, 1964 to Charles Wayne Tyre and Mary Ruth Shewmaker Tyre.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Dustin Sanford.  Survivors include, Son, Bradley (Lora) Richards of Bossier City, Louisiana; Brothers, Chris (Daphne) Tyre of Center, Chucky (Mandy) Tyre of Huxley; Sister-in-law, Betty Byrd of Channelview.

THEODORE SMITH, JR.
Theodore Smith Jr., 78, of Houston, Texas, died.  He was born on July 11, 1947, to the late Theodore Smith Sr. and Corrine Gardner in Amarillo, Texas.  Local Survivor, Uncle, Lucky (Wilda) Gardner of Center, Texas 
Services announced by Hicks Mortuary and Duncan Mortuary 5806 N. Wayside Dr. Houston, Texas 77028.

CAIZER ZYKEEM ROSS
Caizer Zykeem Ross, 3 months old, of Tenaha, Texas, died October 31, 2025 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Old Union Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.  He was born on July 15, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Johntavious Ross and Callianna Cassell.  Survivors include, Parents; Grandparents, Brooke Cassell, Michael Cassell, Michelle Daniels, Shamus Ross.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

JIMMY WAYNE JACKSON
Jimmy Wayne Jackson, 80, of Shelbyville, died November 3, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born March 14, 1945, in Center, to Will Jackson and Viola Deason Jackson.  He was preceded in death by, Daughter, Farrah Jackson; Parents; Brothers, W.J. Jackson, Belton Jackson, Lavon Jackson, Tommy Jackson, Murl Jackson, Bobby Jackson, Eugene Jackson, Don Jackson, Billy Joe Jackson; Sister, Gracie Wilson; Brothers-in-law, Wayne Elliott and A.G. Elliott.  Survivors include, Wife, Patricia Jackson of Shelbyville; Daughter, Bridget and husband Lance Hughes of Timpson; Brother, Douglas Jackson and wife Marcell of Center; Sisters-in-law, Carolyn Elliott of Shelbyville, Bobbie Marie Jackson; Brother-in-law, Aubrey Wilson.