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...

Dec 11, 2025

Neilson Davis, 77, of Shelbyville, Texas passed away on December 11, 2025, in Center, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00am with Rev. Todd Vincent and Rev. Malcom Monroe officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center, Texas. Visitation...

Dec 11, 2025

Lloyd "PeeWee" Stephens , 67, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Logansport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Watson & Sons...

Dec 10, 2025

Frances Helen Haggard , 93, of Center, succumbed to her illness of cancer on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Oaklawn...

Dec 9, 2025

Hugh William Rushing , 79, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Dec 8, 2025

Margarito Mendiola Palacios , 86, of Center, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.  ...

Dec 8, 2025

Vance Green , a beloved husband, father, and community pillar of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 93 in Beaumont, Texas.

Born on October 6, 1932, in Shelbyville, Texas, Vance graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1949, served honorably in the U.S. Army, and built a respected...

Dec 3, 2025

Chad Leslee Anderson , 32, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Shelbyville.

His wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born October 21, 1993, Chad is the son of Gary Anderson and Debra Mouser Anderson.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and he...

Dec 3, 2025

Dana June Fuller , 72, of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Dec 1, 2025

Patsy Ruth Parry , 63, of Center, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Johnny Lewis and Bro. Don Moore will officiate.  Interment will follow at Spann's Chapel...

Nov 29, 2025

On 11-29-25, Edward H. Lowe went home to be with the Lord.

He was greatly loved and respected by his family and friends.

He grew up in Joaquin, Texas and moved to Dallas when he graduated. There, he met the first love of his life. They were married and he joined the Army and was...

Nov 28, 2025

Susan Karen Whiddon , 82, of Joaquin, TX passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025, in Tenaha, TX.

Born August 26, 1943, in Dallas, TX at Florence Nightengale Hospital, Susan is the daughter of Orren Cox Whiddon and Cynthia Betty Cockrell Whiddon.  She graduated from Joaquin High School and Austin Peay University in Clarksville, TN.  ...

Nov 25, 2025

Elzie Ray Estes , 85, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Micah McArthur will officiate.  Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha....

Nov 21, 2025

Charlotte Ann Hughes , 80, of Center, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Ruston Bush will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Nov 21, 2025

"Scooter" Tommy Gray, Jr. , 65, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, in Joaquin.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Man of God Calvin Turner and Bro. Ricky Knight will officiate.  Private family graveside...

Nov 20, 2025

Barbara "Nana" Ragan , 78, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation held prior, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Her grandson, Paden Fields will...