Jul 18, 2024

David Paul Swanzy , 86, of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, July 18, 2024.  He was born on March 26, 1938, in Longview, Texas, to William Robert "Bob" Swanzy and Sallie Mae Billingsley Swanzy.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with...

Jul 7, 2024

Roger Dale "Rusty" Layton , 71, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Huxley.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in...

Jul 5, 2024

Franklin Ronald (Ronny) Jackson II , 56, of Jackson Community, passed away on July 5, 2024, in a tragic motor vehicle accident turning into the driveway of his home, caused by a driver under the influence.

Born on October 2, 1967, in Ruston, LA, Ronny was the cherished son of Barbara and Ronnie Jackson Sr.,...

Jul 2, 2024

Lauren Nicole Chance-Stackhouse , 44, of Boerne Texas passed away into the arms of the Lord on July 2, 2024.

Visitation will start at 10:00 am and Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, July 8, 2024, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home 1554 Hwy. 7 East Center, TX 75935. Interment will follow...

Jun 28, 2024

John Michael "Mike" Towns , 80, of Jasper, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, in Jasper.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Bro. Jerry Clifton will officiate, assisted by Bro. Ozay Ford.  Interment will follow...

Jun 26, 2024

Mrs. Marie Madalene Stanley Long , 100, of East Texas, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. She was born May 7, 1924 in Jasper, Texas to Bertie Mae McBride Stanley and Ira A. "Doc" Stanley. She married Lewis Johnson Long of San Augustine on May 25, 1946.  She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and...

Jun 20, 2024

Vernon Boyd Beaty , 75, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, in San Augustine.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Born December 28,...

Jun 19, 2024

Howell Maurice Adkison , 74, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in San Augustine.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Watson & Sons Chapel....

Jun 17, 2024

Richard Dean McConnell , 78, of Timpson, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, in Houston.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Born November 6, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Richard is the son of Adry McConnell Sr. and Florence Snow McConnell.  He loved fishing, carpentry, NASCAR, and playing card games on his phone and...

Jun 17, 2024

Margaret Bell Kay , 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at Pine Grove Nursing Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Strong Cemetery...

Jun 12, 2024

William Chadwick "Chad" Warren, beloved son of William "Bill" and Donna, entered this world on January 16, 1970, in Center, Texas. His birth brought joy and light to their lives, and he grew up surrounded by love and warmth.

On June 12, 2024, Chad's journey on this earth came to an end in Mount Pleasant, Texas. His...

Jun 12, 2024

Kenneth Dale Strickland (Stick) of Crosby and Joaquin, Texas, left this world on June 12, 2024, to be with our Heavenly Father.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Bro....

Jun 11, 2024

Alice Faye Hughes Weeks , 72, of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Tyler.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Steve Noble will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Jun 10, 2024

"Buddy" Tom Martin Jr. , 64, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, in Louisiana.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at North Jericho Cemetery in Shelby County.  Bro. Joe Walker will officiate.

Born August 3, 1959, in Center, Buddy is the son of John Thomas...

Jun 7, 2024

Nancy Pauline Kellar , 76, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, in Tenaha.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha...

Jun 5, 2024

Edd Marlin Kyle , 84, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.

Marlin was born to Frank and Willie Kyle on June 4, 1940. Marlin was a caregiver to his parents...

Jun 5, 2024

Dorothy Collins Hess (Doy) (Mama Hess) (GrannyPa) , 93, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at McClelland Community Church in Shelbyville with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Jon Collins will officiate.  Interment will follow at...

Jun 4, 2024

Obituary

Ivan Jeral Van Der Schaaf

Born: February 2, 1941, in Maurice, Iowa, to John I. and Louise Van Der Schaaf. He attended school in a one-room school in Sioux County, Iowa. He then graduated high school from Sioux Center, Iowa, class of 1959.

Passed away: June 4, 2024, at his home in...

Jun 4, 2024

Loretta Yvonne Shunkwiler Armstrong , 85, of Anacoco, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Anacoco.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Joaquin First Baptist Church, 100 Connell Ferry Road, Joaquin, Texas 75954 with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.

Born March 10, 1939, in Joaquin,...

May 27, 2024

Blake Lynn Choate , infant daughter of Christopher Wayne Choate and Shelby Lynn Choate, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at White Rock Cemetery in Center with Randy Harshberger officiating.

She is survived by her parents, Christopher Wayne Choate...