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...

May 3, 2025

Louis Riley Barcelona , 66, of Joaquin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Garrison.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery in the James Community of Shelby County.  Bro. David Whitehurst will officiate.  Visitation will be held at Watson &...

May 2, 2025

Verlon Dale Freeman , 91, of Center, TX, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Paston Quinn Hill will officiate.  Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery...

May 1, 2025

Laverne Goings Adams was born on February 1, 1926, to Frank and Callie Goings. She passed away on May 1, 2025, at 99 years old. She married O.F. (Butch) Adams on December 9, 1945, and they were married almost 73 years before Butch's passing in 2018.

Laverne and Butch welcomed 3 children, O.F. Adams, Jr....

Apr 27, 2025

Graveside services for Mr. Thomas Lawrence "Tommy" Haley, 78, of Henderson, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home and his grandson Lucas Harbison of Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Apr 26, 2025

Deborah Kaye Bishop, 58, of Center, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born October 14, 1966, in Center, Deborah was the daughter of Billy Ray Jeans and Janice Warr.

She...

Apr 20, 2025

Brenda Kaye Nixon Standley , born November 13, 1952, in Center, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, after spending 14 days in ICU. She was the daughter of Melvin Eugene Nixon and Mary Joy Ryans Nixon. Brenda lived a life devoted to her family and loved watching her grand babies grow up. She was the...

Apr 19, 2025

Kay Watson , 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate, assisted by Bro. Danny Dodson.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial...

Apr 14, 2025

W.A. Moore , 91, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Bro. Steven Hill will officiate.  Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

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Apr 13, 2025

Bonnie Lee Henderson , 83, of Logansport, Louisiana, left us early in the morning April 13, 2025, to be with the Lord.  She was born to Johnny and Marguerite Keenum (Mummey) February 3, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Logansport...

Apr 8, 2025

Jay Dee Cockrell , 64, of Joaquin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Watson &...

Apr 8, 2025

Avis Geraldine Tomlin passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025.

A graveside service only will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 11th at New Hope Cemetery, 1957 FM 2974, Center, Texas 75935. Please consider a donation to the New Hope Cemetery committee in place of flowers. Family and friends are invited to the Center...

Apr 7, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Redmon , 51, of Center, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, in Center.

Memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, at North Jericho Cemetery in Shelby County.  Bro. Don Windham will officiate.

Born February 6, 1974, in Center, Kenneth is the son of Roger Whitton...

Apr 6, 2025

Betty V. Massey , 76, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Center.

Her wishes were to be cremated.

Born March 28, 1949, Betty is the daughter of Floyd Parker and Virginia Rich Parker.  She spent her time gardening and taking care of her flowers.  Betty loved gambling and used her...

Apr 3, 2025

Jackie Charles Boyett , 68, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Tyler.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Joe Walker will officiate.  Interment will follow at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin.

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Mar 31, 2025

Marvin Lloyd Hedrick , 73, of Broaddus, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, in Lufkin.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon. Bro. Ruston Bush will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.