Vannie Rodean Metcalf Barnett
Jul 2, 2026
Vannie Rodean Metcalf Barnett passed away peacefully July 2, 2026.
Born December 23, 1937, in Huxley, Texas, Rodean is the daughter of Clarence and Lera Metcalf.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.
Rodean...
Doyce Hinton
Jun 27, 2026
Doyce Hinton, 92, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Gilmer.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. following visitation. Interment will follow at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will be officiating.
Born June 17, 1934, in...
Pauline "Polly" Eddins
Jun 24, 2026
Pauline “Polly” Eddins, 79, of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2026, at Old Home Cemetery...
Pamela Gayle Bolton
Jun 22, 2026
Pamela Gayle Bolton, 70, of Center, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, in Nacogdoches, TX.
She was born August 23, 1955, to J.L. Emmons and Carolyn Sue Patterson Emmons.
Pam was the true definition of a fighter. She battled breast cancer and won but not without many tolls on her body during that time. Since then, she has battled many other medical...
Kevin Duane Runnels
Jun 21, 2026
Kevin Duane Runnels, 57, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Joaquin.
His wishes were to be cremated.
Born September 23, 1968, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kevin is the son of A.J. Runnels, Jr. and Trudy Price Runnels. He was a devoted father and grandfather always enjoying family gatherings, where he was the life of the party. His hobbies included...
Lona Dover Menefee
Jun 20, 2026
Lona Dover Menefee, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Lamar Rash and Bro. Rick Foehner...
Delbert Glenn "Pops" Johnson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
Delbert Glenn “Pops” Johnson, Jr., 73, of Timpson, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ozay Ford officiating. His...
Georgia Bloodgood
Jun 18, 2026
Georgia Bloodgood, 80, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ozay Ford officiating. Interment will follow at...
Mary Katherine Rafter Fausett
Jun 18, 2026
Mary Katherine Rafter Fausett, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born on November 15, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of Case Broderick Rafter and Katherine Freeman Rafter. At an early age, she moved with her family to Hermosa Beach, California, where she spent her childhood...
Alvin "Al" Howard
Jun 13, 2026
Alvin “Al” Howard, 88, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Center.
His wishes were to be cremated.
Born May 23, 1938, Al is the son of George Henry Howard and Maysie Von Parrott Howard. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. Al worked as a carpenter in his uncle’s building contracting business in Las Vegas,...
Pauline Pitts Hewitt
Jun 11, 2026
Pauline Pitts Hewitt, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Marlin Cloudy officiating. Interment will...
Joy Nichols Bradshaw
Jun 10, 2026
Joy Nichols Bradshaw, 79, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Cushing.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Sister Melba Rodgers will officiate. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Born February 14, 1947, in...
Norma Alyne Ramsey McDaniel
Jun 9, 2026
Norma Alyne Ramsey McDaniel, 88, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Carthage.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Keith Keele and Bro. Christian McDaniel will officiate. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born November 9, 1937, in Shelby...
Joel Michael Ellis
Jun 5, 2026
Joel Michael Ellis, 69, of Minden, Louisiana, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Steve Ellis will officiate.
Born September 11, 1956, in Center, Joel is the son of Joe Ellis and Winola Williams Ellis. He...
Jose A. Solis Gallegos
Jun 4, 2026
Jose was born on November 17, 1987, in Mexico and was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2026.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Jose was the kind of person who could walk into any room and instantly light it up. He had...
Kimberly Nicole Clowers
Jun 3, 2026
Kimberly Nicole Clowers, 39, of Chireno, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Houston.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Bill Holmes will officiate. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born August 28, 1986, in Nacogdoches, Kimberly is the daughter of...
Marcell Jackson
Jun 2, 2026
Marcell Jackson, 82, of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kevin Windham officiating. Interment will follow at...
Peggy Woodfin
May 31, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our beloved mother, Peggy Woodfin, has passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and a loving Mamaw whose kindness, strength, and gentle spirit touched everyone around her. We will miss her more than words can say.
Peggy was born August...
Joe Douglas Madden
May 31, 2026
Joe Douglas Madden, 77, of Center, TX, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, peacefully at his home.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Butler officiating....
Claudine Buckner
May 29, 2026
Claudine Buckner, 92, of Center, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Center. Bro. Don Noble will officiate.
Born May 13, 1934, Claudine is the daughter of Robert Gunnels and...