Mar 28, 2026

Margaret Sikes , 86, of Bryan, TX, passed away on 3/28/2026. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Chet Strain, pastor of Jasper County Cowboy Church.

Margaret is preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2026

Gary John Frame April 25, 1966 – March 24, 2026

Gary John Frame , 59, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center...

Mar 22, 2026

Alice Lavern Hinton Hall , 91, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Center, Texas. Mrs. Hall was born August 4, 1934, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Annie Mae Brady Hinton and Henry Ross Hinton. Alice was a retired beautician.  She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star.  She was a great great granddaughter of...

Mar 19, 2026

Wanda Lee Cannon August 17, 1943 - March 19, 2026

Wanda Lee (Lanier) Cannon passed away peacefully in her home holding hands with her devoted husband and daughter at 5:03 am on March 19, 2026.

Wanda was born to Willis and Mary Lanier (and Frank Bonura) on August 17, 1943, in...

Mar 16, 2026

Billy Mack Wilson was born September 27, 1944, in Joaquin, Texas, to Lillian Victoria (Jacobs) Wilson and Edgar Eugene Wilson. He passed away on March 16, 2026 in Shreveport, LA after a brief illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Janice Wilson of Old Center, Texas; son, Rusty Wilson and wife...

Mar 14, 2026

Our beloved husband and father, Robert "Bob" John Covington , passed away on March 14th, 2026.

Memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Sand Hill Cemetery in Center.

He was born to John Elton Covington and Geraldine (Samford) Covington on September 4th, 1944, in Center, Texas.  ...

Mar 14, 2026

With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Guadalupe "Lupita" González Flores , 42, of Tenaha, Texas, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral...

Mar 9, 2026

Johnny Dodson , 73, of Center, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Ruston Bush will officiate, assisted by Jordan Jackson and Dennis Crowley.  Interment will follow...

Mar 6, 2026

Barbara June Hooper was born on April 14, 1945, in the Bethel Community of Logansport, Louisiana, to Louis and Rellie Creech.  The youngest of four children, she grew up surrounded by the love of her parents, siblings, and grandparents, who lived on the same family land.  Being the baby of the family came with all the affection...

Mar 5, 2026

William Keith Brown , 58, of Center, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in the Waterman community. He was first and foremost known as "Dad" to his children, later as "Super Keith" to his numerous nieces and nephews and lovingly as "Super Pop" to his grandchildren. Keith was a man with a larger-than-life...

Mar 1, 2026

Norma Jean Magby , 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Community Baptist Church in Huxley.  ...

Feb 25, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Babin Lutz , 48, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel....

Feb 25, 2026

Victoria Ellen Dorsey , 82, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, in Jacksonville.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with visitation held prior, beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Bro. Keith Keele will officiate.  Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

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Feb 22, 2026

Al Dexter Polvadore , 78, of Caddo Mills, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Caddo Mills.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Waterman Cemetery, 1720 County Road 1548, Center, Texas 75935.

Born June 29, 1947, in Center, Al is the...

Feb 19, 2026

David Junior Boyd , 81, of Center, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Feb 18, 2026

Clyde Smith , 88, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.

Feb 15, 2026

Alpha Omega "Mickie" Myers , age 90, of Joaquin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held...

Feb 13, 2026

Margie Morris (Townsend) Thibert , age 85, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on February 13th, 2026.

Margie wore her self-described "ARMY B.R.A.T." label with pride, having moved from the states to live in Europe throughout her childhood while her father, Master Sergeant Alton L. Morris, served and received two purple hearts...

Feb 13, 2026

Frances Ware Bowlin , 91, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Ramah Baptist Church, Tenaha. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Bowlin Martin and husband Keith, of Tenaha, daughter-in-law,...

Feb 9, 2026

Chad Alan Murphy , 52, of Center, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...