Jan 2, 2021

James Alan Johnson , was born in Center, Texas on July 15, 1948 to John "Johnie" Thomas Johnson and wife Maxine Williams Johnson.  Alan attended Center High School where according to the stories, he really enjoyed life.  After graduation, Alan began his career as a brick mason.  He married Bettye Walker Johnson on July 3, 1975, and...

Dec 31, 2020

Carole Norton Rogers, 84, of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2020 in her home in Center, Texas. She was born on November 19, 1936in New York City, New York to the late Lee and Mavis Norton.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on January 02,...

Dec 29, 2020

Bobby Jones , 84, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Doug Moore officiating.

Born September 27, 1936, in Center, Bobby is the son of the late Jody Jones and...

Dec 27, 2020

Jimmy Vincent "Hoot" Gibson, Sr. , 83, was born December 4, 1937, to Swanee Dow and Annie Ruth Toon Gibson in Uvalde, Texas, and passed away on December 27, 2020, in Hemphill, Texas.

During his life, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was an electrician by trade.  Hoot was an avid cat hunter...

Dec 27, 2020

Tommy Wilkinson , 66, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation at 9:00 a.m.

Born January 29, 1954, Tommy is the son of the late Tommy Mitchell Wilkinson...

Dec 21, 2020

Judy English , age 73, of Mauriceville, Texas went to be with her Lord Sunday, December 21, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home with family at her side.

Judy was born November 16, 1947 in Center, Texas to Lynn and Bernice English. She lived most of her adult life in East Texas and moved...

Dec 20, 2020

Novis Williams Mack , 74, of Carthage, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, in Carthage.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Wildcat Cemetery in Tenaha with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Bro. Steven Hill will officiate.

Born August...

Dec 19, 2020

Quintin Leon Smith , 65, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Longview.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Smith Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Bro. Michael Hodge will officiate.

Born June 3, 1955, Quintin is the son of the...

Dec 16, 2020

Billy Wayne Williams , 75, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Rev. Malcolm Monroe will officiate.

Born...

Dec 15, 2020

Arnold Bert Gordon, 86, of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed away 15 December 2020 at his home.

He was born 18 August 1934 to Arnold Ruel and Oneida Ramsey Gordon of Joaquin Texas. Bert grew up in Joaquin, was a standout athlete at Joaquin High School in multiple sports, and served in the US Army during 1956-1958 and...

Dec 9, 2020

Billie Ruth Lee Permenter , 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in Nacogdoches.

Mrs. Permenter's wishes were to be cremated and a private family graveside service will be planned at a later date.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Watson & Sons...

Dec 5, 2020

Mark Wayne Campbell , 64, of Port Arthur, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, in Port Arthur.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Carroll Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born July 14, 1956, Mark is the son of the late Carl Truman Campbell and Joyce Ann Carter...

Dec 4, 2020

Sharon Ann Railey Holt , 73, of Logansport, Louisiana passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, in Shreveport.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2020, at Watson & Sons...

Dec 1, 2020

Javier "El Pichi" Gonzalez , 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in Longview.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020, at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai...

Nov 30, 2020

Noble Ruth Ross , 89, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

Nov 29, 2020

Betty Jo Webb , 80, of Center, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020, in Garrison.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bobby Bressman officiating. Visitation with limited family present will begin prior to...

Nov 27, 2020

Susan Akridge Toomer, 62, of Woden, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at her home in Woden.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Center First UPC in Center with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Bro. Andy Wilson and Bro. Barry Rankin will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt....

Nov 25, 2020

Octavius Eulalee Bowers Epps passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Christus Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview, Texas at the age of 100 years and 8 months.

Octavius was born on March 15, 1920 in Center, Texas to John B. and Gertrude Hayden Bowers. She lived most of her...

Nov 23, 2020

Conway Hunter "Bubba" Mallory III, 61, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2020 in Center, Texas. Born September 12, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the son of the late Dr. Conway Hunter Mallory Jr. and Joann Howell Mallory. Bubba's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Nov 23, 2020

Donnie Johnson , 72, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, in Joaquin.

Mr. Johnson's wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.

Born August 16, 1948, in Crossett, Arkansas, Donnie is the son of the late Marvin Lovell Johnson and Jimmie Lou Henderson Johnson. His hobbies included fishing, hunting,...