Feb 8, 2026

Lana Stamps Satterwhite , 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Longview after a brief illness.

Born December 16, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lana was the daughter of Gerald Stamps and Avis Ramsey Stamps. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Steven Stamps; and sister-in-law, Mary Stamps.

Feb 6, 2026

Natalia Yetzemanit Colindres, 38, of Center, succumbed to chronic illness Friday, February 6th, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Texas

Born September 29th, 1987, in Center, Natalia or "Yaya" as known to many, is the daughter of Nicolas Moreno-Leon and Maria De Jesus Garcia-Alvarez. Yaya was someone who would bring joy to those around with her light-hearted banter. Those who...

Jan 29, 2026

Maelinda Swanzy , 86, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Bro. Porter Brewer will officiate.  Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.

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Jan 28, 2026

Paul Jones , 90, of Gilmer, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Longview.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born May 27, 1935, in Shelby County, Paul is the son of Carl Thomas Jones and Willie Wilson Jones.  ...

Jan 21, 2026

Jason Lewis , 46, of McAlester, Oklahoma, formerly of Center, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Loyal, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 4:00 PM, with...

Jan 21, 2026

Betty Glaze , 84, of Stonewall, Louisiana, formerly of the Paxton Community of Shelby County, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow...

Jan 17, 2026

Walton Carroll "Pete" Risinger , 73, of Center, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Todd Jenkins will officiate.  Interment will...

Jan 11, 2026

Mrs. Beth Melton, born March 21, 1939, left her earthly home January 11, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Bro. Jay Pollan...

Jan 3, 2026

W.A. Nichols , 76, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro....

Jan 1, 2026

Weldon Leo English , 95, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Bro. Charles Williams and Bro. Roy Davis will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn...

Dec 31, 2025

Lorenza "Mami-Nena" Arcibar , 70, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment...

Dec 30, 2025

Carolyn Parrish , 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Chris Watlington will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born...

Dec 28, 2025

Len Weaver , 71, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tyler.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born September 5, 1954,...

Dec 24, 2025

April Felder Alexander , 42, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

A private graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery in the Antioch Community of Shelby County.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiated.

Born June 7, 1983, in Center, April is the daughter of...

Dec 23, 2025

Barbara Jean Vaughn , 69, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Spring, Texas.

Barbara was born on August 14, 1956, in Apalachicola, Florida, to Charles and Martha Branch. She spent much of her childhood growing up in League City, Texas, and later made her home in Shelbyville, where she built a...

Dec 21, 2025

Cecil Watlington , 87, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Center.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Malcolm Monroe and Chris Watlington officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Born June 1, 1938, Cecil...

Dec 20, 2025

Richard Wayne Locke, known to many as Rick, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 77.

Rick lived life boldly and on his own terms. He was a man of strong opinions, sharp instincts, and his own approach to the world.

He had a deep love for big game hunting and football...

Dec 19, 2025

Frances Ann Jeans , 65, of Center, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.  Bro. Porter Brewer will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Dec 15, 2025

Joe Ross Stutts , Jr., 69, of Joaquin, TX, passed away after a long illness, Monday, December 15, 2025, in Tenaha, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX with visitation beginning at Noon. Long-time family friend Buddy White of Weatherford,...

Dec 12, 2025

Surrounded by love and held in God's peace, Joy L. Sullivan passed on December 12, 2025 in Odessa, Tx after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, kindness & unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Joy lived her life with such care, compassion, and endless selflessness. She poured herself into others and asked for nothing in...