Feb 20, 2025

Clara Carolyn Cross Hooker , a lifelong resident of Tenaha, Texas, was born on November 21, 1935, to Maurine Hairgrove Cross and Buel William Cross. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Garrison Hooker for 61 years and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Our Lord and Savior called Carolyn home on Thursday,...

Feb 20, 2025

Keith Edward McRae , 60, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Carthage.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Matt Comer officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at...

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Sue Cooper , 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

Born July 8, 1938, in...

Feb 5, 2025

Robert Vanlandingham , 86, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Center. He was born on June 4, 1938, in Gilmer, Texas.

A celebration of his life will be held at Patroon Baptist Church (984 FM 2261, Shelbyville, TX) on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Kevin Windham will officiate....

Feb 2, 2025

Dona Sue McKnight , 76, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral...

Feb 2, 2025

Lucio Arias Vasquez , 52, of Center, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Feb 1, 2025

Navy Marie Crane "Navy Mae" , infant daughter of Jay Crane and Jaelyn Crawford, passed away February 1, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Patroon Cemetery in Shelby County with Josh Crawford and B.J. Windham officiating.

She is survived...

Jan 25, 2025

Margaret Lynn Raybon , 50, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Jody Hooper will officiate.  Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin....

Jan 25, 2025

James Orvis Davis , 91, of Pineland passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1933, in the Sardis community of Shelby County, the son of Homer and Velma Davis. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all...

Jan 23, 2025

Linda Susan Shelton , 71, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Joaquin.

Her wishes were to be cremated.

Born August 20, 1953, in Miami, Florida, Linda is the daughter of Charles Bogg and Marjorie Maple Chapman Bogg.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.

She...

Jan 19, 2025

Antonio Garcia , 56, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born March 29, 1968,...

Jan 18, 2025

Judy Fenton , 66, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Houston.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Rob Merriman will officiate.  Interment will follow at Spann's Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Jan 15, 2025

Florance Burns Adams , 66, of Tenaha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Tyler.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Bill Holmes and Bro. Zachary Minix will officiate. Graveside service will be held...

Jan 14, 2025

Leslie Gene Anderson , 77, of Timpson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5-7pm at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX. A graveside services will begin at 10:00am, Saturday, January 18th at Ramah Baptist Church of Tenaha, TX. Bro. Keith Keele will...

Jan 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Mack Daw, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who peacefully left this world on January 13, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 11, 1946, to Peggy Roberts Daw and James Daw, Johnny Mack was a man who led a full and...

Jan 13, 2025

Billy Jack Moore , 60, of Center, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Celebration of life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born January 21, 1964, in Center, Billy is the son of Lloyd Moore and...

Jan 12, 2025

Louis Dupre , 56, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Logansport, Louisiana.

A private family visitation will be held followed by cremation.

Louis was born February 2, 1968, in Houston, to Ben Dupre and Sandra Lymn Dupre.  Louis had a quiet, gentle soul with a loud opinion. As long...

Jan 7, 2025

Lois Bell O'Rear , 87, a lifelong resident of the Dreka Community of Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Bro. Kevin Windham will officiate.  ...

Jan 7, 2025

Luis V. Rosales , 59, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church in...

Jan 7, 2025

Wayne Taylor , 67, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Joaquin.  He was born July 3, 1957.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

He is...