Mary Jo Smith Lampley
Aug 14, 2026
Mary Jo Smith Lampley passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Benbrook, Texas.
Funeral services will be private.
Mary was born in Center to Dude Campbell and Bertha Campbell Collins. She was a devoted mother to her three daughters and was known for her kindness and caring heart. Mary was always willing to help others and enjoyed doing things for those...
Eudeline Dickerson
Aug 10, 2026
Eudeline Dickerson, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, age 82, of Nassau Bay, Texas, formerly of Center, Texas, died August 10, 2026, in Teague, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral...
Robbie Wheeler
Aug 10, 2026
Robbie Wheeler went to the Lord on August 10, 2026, at the young age of 66, following a long battle with ALS. She was born on February 3, 1960, in Cleveland, Texas, and spent several years residing in Tenaha before making her final home in Center, Texas, with her loving husband, Douglas Wheeler. A dedicated worker, Robbie began her career...
Selena Watson
Aug 7, 2026
Selena Watson, 62, of Center, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, in Lufkin.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Bro. Andy Wilson and Bro. Derrick Lightfoot will officiate.
Born April 10, 1964, in Center,...
Robbie Ruth Fry
Aug 4, 2026
Robbie Ruth Fry, 61, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2026, at New Prospect Baptist Church, 4817 FM 31 South, Carthage, Texas 75633. Bro....
Tommy Wayne Jacobs
Aug 2, 2026
Tommy Wayne Jacobs, 69, of Center, Texas passed away on August 2, 2026, at his home in Center, Texas. He was born in Carthage, Texas on July 11th, 1957, and raised by his loving grandparents, the late Faye and Verdia Jacobs. He was a Tenaha Tiger graduate, Class of 1975, Salutatorian.
Funeral service is at 11AM on Friday August 7th, 2026,...
Bettie Louise Lumpkin
Aug 1, 2026
Bettie Louise Lumpkin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 7, 1940, in Seguin, Texas, Bettie is the daughter of Leon Wilson Carroll and Ima Lousie Brown Carroll. She served faithfully at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Bridge...
Eva Melton
Jul 28, 2026
Eva Melton, 96, of Joaquin, passed away on July 28, 2026.
The viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 Texas Hwy 7, Center, Texas.
The graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Cemetery, 2068 FM 3082, Joaquin, Texas.
Eva was born in June of 1930 in a...
Glynn Bittick
Jul 23, 2026
Glynn Bittick, 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Nacogdoches.
His wishes were to be cremated.
Born April 16, 1954, in Houston, Glynn is the son of Johnnie Olive Bittick and Lillian Robbins Bittick.
He is survived by his siblings, Janie Murle Mulla of Joaquin, David Lee Bittick and wife Linda of Colorado, Larry Daniel Bittick of Center, and Jeremy...
Madison Joyce Belrose
Jul 19, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison Joyce Belrose, who entered the arms of Jesus on July 19, 2026, at Texas Children’s Hospital. Though her time on earth was far too short, her life was filled with love, courage, and purpose.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at Watson &...
Brenda Sowell
Jul 17, 2026
Brenda Sowell, 69, of Center, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Born March 1, 1957, in Mississippi, Brenda is the daughter of John Franklin Brittain and Ethel Langston Brittain.
She is survived by her son, John Prosser and fiancé...
Johnathan Allen Watson
Jul 16, 2026
Johnathan Allen Watson, 32, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away July 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, with his family close by his side, after battling a long fight with several autoimmune diseases, and later, cancer. He was born on the 3rd day of June 1994 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
His service will be held Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation...
George Wayne Jones
Jul 12, 2026
Graveside services for Mr. George Wayne Jones, 86, of Tatum, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Harmony Hill Cemetery with Keith Keel officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:30 PM on Wednesday, July 15, at the funeral home.
Mr. Jones passed from...
Elsie Marie Jorgensen Planz
Jul 10, 2026
Elsie Marie Jorgensen Planz, 103, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, in Joaquin. She was born April 4, 1923 in Bassano, Alberta, Canada.
Her wishes were to be cremated.
Elsie Marie Jorgensen Planz grew up on a farm in the community of Make Peace, 75 miles east of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She had one sister and seven brothers. Her Dad...
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...