Aug 21, 2021

Joshua Allen Blanco was born December 20, 1988, to Danita Jean Thomas and James Kelly Blanco in Port Arthur, Texas.  He passed August 21, 2021, at Home in Center, Texas.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., September 11, 2021, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Joshua graduated...

Aug 20, 2021

Paul M. Ross , 91, of Center, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Watson & Sons...

Aug 19, 2021

Jimmy Lynn Thomas , 74, of Center, Texas passed away August 19, 2021, suddenly at his home.

Celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas with visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021. Bro. Eric Pledger will...

Aug 19, 2021

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

Lyndell Rippy , 95, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Center.

Funeral service will be...

Aug 19, 2021

Billie Frances Chance , 91, of Center, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro....

Aug 19, 2021

Angel Michelle Baylor , 32, of Center, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. Wilton Anthony will officiate.  Interment will follow at Cannon Cemetery in...

Aug 18, 2021

Patricia Ann Shaver , 79, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Garrison.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated.

Born December 9, 1941, Patricia is the daughter of Harold Lloyd Shaver and Doris May Sanborn Shaver.  Her hobby was crafting.

She is survived by her son, Brian Keith...

Aug 17, 2021

Perry Anthony Pugh , 62, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment...

Aug 17, 2021

Mark Noel Adams , 60, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Center.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Born April 25, 1961, in Kirbyville, Mark is the son of George Fane Adams and Effie Bernice Warr Adams.  He worked in the oilfield.  An avid...

Aug 16, 2021

Donald C. Jordan , 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

Born February 14, 1950,...

Aug 16, 2021

Bro. Roger Bois Elumbaugh , 79, of Center, passed away August 16, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Aug 15, 2021

Dr. Reba Ann Jernigan Powers, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, August 15, 2021.

She was born to the late Paul and Miriam Jernigan in Center, Texas. Paul was a baptist preacher, and Reba loved to reminisce about taking trips with her father to visit church members.

Her...

Aug 12, 2021

Floyie Patricia Broyles , 68, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Tenaha.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.

Born January 11, 1953, in Chillicothe, Texas, Floyie is the daughter of Frederick Floyd Johnson and Dorothy...

Aug 11, 2021

Carl "Eddie" Green , 63, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born October 30, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Carl is the son of Charles A. Green...

Aug 10, 2021

Michael McGhen , 73, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro....

Aug 7, 2021

Stuart Wayne Stanley, age 56, passed away in Houston on August 7th, 2021. His wife Mariana Oyanguren of 25 years and son Christian Connor were at his side.

Stuart graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in Radio, TV and Film. He received his Master's Degree from the University of New Hampshire.

His...

Aug 7, 2021

Elbert D. Bailey , 89, of Joaquin, passed away August 7, 2021, in Joaquin.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County with Dr. Randy Urwiller officiating.

Born April 2, 1932, in Shelby County, Elbert is the son of Drew H. Bailey and...

Aug 5, 2021

Christopher Lee Mayhorn , 42, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Watson & Sons...

Aug 3, 2021

Lou Jane Womack , 65, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with...

Aug 3, 2021

Linda Jacque Downing Tyre , 82, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel...