Jun 9, 2025

Charles William Spann, Sr. , 89, of Center, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.  Bro. John Jackson and...

Jun 7, 2025

Jimmy Henderson , 89, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Pastor Shaun Thrapp will officiate.  Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana....

Jun 6, 2025

Margie Williams , 94, of Lufkin, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, in Lufkin.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Bro. Don Windham will officiate.  Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County....

Jun 6, 2025

Sean Campbell Davis , 56, of Center, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, in Nacogdoches County.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born February 14, 1969, Sean is the son of Thomas Donald Davis and Sue Campbell Davis.

Jun 6, 2025

Nori Cooper Latimer , lovingly known as "Mom" and "Nanny," passed away peacefully on her birthday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 87 in Tyler, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Joaquin, Texas. Nori was born on June 6, 1938, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, to George Cooper and Mariam Martin Cooper.

In...

Jun 4, 2025

Lynn Jene Rogers , 54, of Pineland, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Pineland.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born March 3, 1971, in Corpus Christi, Lynn is the son of James Jefferson Rogers and Josephine Aquilina Rogers.  A...

Jun 4, 2025

Joan Carolyn Jones , 85, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.

Joan was born April 15,...

Jun 4, 2025

Eleanor "Ellie" S. Ginn March 8, 1929 – June 4, 2025

Eleanor S. Ginn , lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, or Ellie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Center, Texas, at the age of 96. Born on March 8, 1929, in Florida, she was the cherished daughter of...

Jun 1, 2025

Tiffany Gail LaGrone passed away June 1, 2025, in Tyler, Texas.  Tiffany was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 8, 1978.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.

She was a light in everyone's world.  She made...

May 29, 2025

Richard Leroy Gilbert, Sr. , 83, of Lufkin, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in...

May 26, 2025

Ashley Elizabeth Cagle , a radiant soul whose heart overflowed with love for her family and her faith, was born on May 1, 1989, and transitioned into the arms of Jesus on May 26, 2025. She was her mother's twin in more ways than just looks—sharing a bond so deep it was as if their hearts beat...

May 20, 2025

William "Bill" Bartley Connolly , 64, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

May 19, 2025

Ronnie Warr , 74, of Center, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

May 18, 2025

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, Janie Parkman. She passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

Janie lived a life filled with joy and...

May 18, 2025

Delores Ann Addison Fountain . She passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Timpson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Center First Pentecostal Church in Center.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Center First Pentecostal Church with Bro. Kirk...

May 17, 2025

David Wayne Whitlock , 73, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Center.

His wishes were to be cremated and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Born May 3, 1952, in Center, David is the son of Winifred "Windy" Whitlock and Daphine Slatter Whitlock.  He volunteered...

May 16, 2025

Libby Jones , 85, of Center, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM, Monday, May 19, 2025, at Watson and Son's Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Watson and...

May 10, 2025

Thelma Ann Smith , 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her residence in Center.

In honoring Thelma's wishes, she will be cremated and remembered with love, joy, and peace.

Born August 28, 1952, in Center, Thelma is the daughter of Elvin Moore and Ethel Webster Moore.  Thelma was a...

May 9, 2025

Anna Lou Crain Hooper , 86, of Center, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.  Bro. Grant Murphree will officiate.  Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in...

May 6, 2025

John Howard Peel passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 6th, 2025. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 9th, 1949, to Helmer Lawrence Bertilson and Norma Maxine Janney. He was later legally adopted by his stepfather, Robert Lee Peel.

He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated at Mitchell High...