Nov 28, 2021

Helen Jones Samford , 92, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, in Center.

Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Dale Gannon will officiate.  Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center.

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Nov 27, 2021

Billy D Simms , 71, of Gary, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Carthage.

No services are planned at this time.

Born February 7, 1950, in San Augustine, Texas, Billy is the son of Jessie Sims and ODell Renfrow Sims.

He is survived by his children, Amanda McSwain, Tammy Sims,...

Nov 23, 2021

Dale Stepp , 91, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held Noon, Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Dana Deas will officiate.

Born March 1, 1930, in Tenaha, Dale is...

Nov 21, 2021

Kathy Eva Metcalf Krog , 52, of Temple, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Temple.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 29, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at McClelland Community Church in...

Nov 20, 2021

Murlene K. Lambert , 72, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021.  Bro. James Duncan and Lee McLintock will officiate. ...

Nov 17, 2021

Michael "Runt" Ramsey of Tenaha, Texas passed away November 17, 2021 in Tyler, Texas.

Funeral services will be November 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church Tenaha, Texas. Bro. Bill Holmes and Bro. Andrew King will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be November 20, 2021 from 5-8...

Nov 17, 2021

Michael Duane "Mike" Permenter , 69, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Tenaha Church of Christ.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born April 6, 1952, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Mike is the son of...

Nov 15, 2021

Otis Brodie Tamplin , 96, of Houston, TX (formerly of Huxley, TX and Port Neches, TX) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, with loved ones at his side.

A memorial and interment service will be held at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, TX on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11 a.m.  Visitation will be at...

Nov 12, 2021

James E. Campbell of Center, Texas, went to be with our Lord on November 12th, 2021.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021 , at First Baptist Church in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m. John Snider, Bro. Marlin Cloudy, and Bro. Bobby Bressman will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park...

Nov 11, 2021

Gene Walker passed away November 11, 2021, at the age of 87.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 14, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Josh Samford officiating, assisted by David Chadwick.

Gene was born, raised, worked, and retired in Center, Texas.  He attended and graduated...

Nov 9, 2021

Ferrell Laine "Doc" Bennett , 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Services for Ferrell Laine "Doc" Bennett will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Neuville Cemetery.

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Nov 6, 2021

Beverly "Anne" Cooper , 88, of Tyler, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Tyler.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born November 2, 1933, in Houston, Anne is the daughter of James Paul Rodgers and Clara Augusta McAdams Rodgers.  She was...

Nov 5, 2021

Joe O'Neal "Possum" Watkins, aged 65 years, passed away on November 5, 2021, at his home in Center, Texas.

Per Joe O'Neal's wishes, he will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joe O'Neal is survived by his sister, Debbie and husband Walter Holland of Center,...

Oct 23, 2021

Silas William Wilburn Jr. , 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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Oct 20, 2021

Celebrating 81 years. October 4, 1940 to October 20, 2021.

Don was born in Laird, CO. To his hard working, energetic parents Jim & Laura Thompson.

Don was raised in the country, with expanding farming, ranching & produce hauling operations.

Don started riding in trucks at 3 months old with his Mother &...

Oct 20, 2021

Bobbie Sue Nichols , 78, of Center, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24th with...

Oct 19, 2021

Rev. Hiram Thomas Melton , born October 24, 1937, left his earthly home October 19, 2021, in Tenaha, Texas surrounded by his loving wife and family.  After being diagnosed with cancer 14 years ago, he fought and won many battles against the disease and only recently no longer had the strength to fight it anymore.

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Oct 18, 2021

Cora Hall Wilburn , 84, of Joaquin, Texas, entered the gates of heaven on October 18, 2021, at her home in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday.  Bro. Wayne Painter and...

Oct 12, 2021

Robert Dale Baggett , 48, of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Jasper.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Born September 27, 1973, Robert is the son of Robert Lee Baggett and Linda Fletcher Baggett.  Hobbies included fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his parents, Linda and Robert...

Oct 12, 2021

Magalis Yanez Perez , 48, of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Sunday.  Pastor Osbaldo Hernandez will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial...