A funeral mass for Louis W. Holub, Jr., 85, of Wharton, will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis with Fr. Thuy Quang Nguyen officiating. A graveside service will be held later that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

Ms. Joanne Malke Martin and Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Keith Martin, all of New Bern, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine “Katie” Anne Martin to Charles “Chip” Anderson Thomas Jr., both of Raleigh.

In an extract from her autobiography, Ann Widdecombe (pictured) reveals the details of her spat with Tory leader Michael Howard, how she was accused of being in 'other woman' in national newspapers and what she really thinks about David Cameron.

Published: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:30 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has five new deacons.