Nov 15, 2025

Martha Pickens May , 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Tatum, TX.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Charles Nicholas Conner will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in...

Nov 15, 2025

Gwen Hughes, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Ozay Ford officiating....

Nov 14, 2025

George Massey Smith, Jr. , 86, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Shelbyville, surrounded by family.

Graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Sherry Harding officiating.  A visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Nov 12, 2025

Siem Say Quach Khourn , 84, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Center.  She was born July 5, 1941, in Vietnam.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.  ...

Nov 10, 2025

Kathryn Ann Anthony , 72, of Center, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Kevin Windham officiating.  Visitation will be held prior, beginning at Noon. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery...

Nov 9, 2025

Jeannette Windham Biggar , 60, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Richard Windham officiating.

Born December 31, 1964, in Center, Jeannette is the daughter of Earl Windham and Frances Barton...

Nov 3, 2025

Larry Chandler, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Bobby Warr will officiate.  Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Larry...

Nov 3, 2025

Jimmy Wayne Jackson, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon.  Bro. Kevin Windham will officiate.  Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

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Nov 2, 2025

Marilyn Otto , 94, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Center.

Her wishes were to be cremated, and no services are planned.

Born March 21, 1931, in Lake Mills, Iowa, Marilyn is the daughter of Irvin Slattum and Mildred Field Slattum. Marilyn and Dale attended and enjoyed the Fellowship of...

Oct 31, 2025

Born September 11, 1964, in Dallas County, Sandra "Sandy" Ruth Sanford is the daughter of Charles Wayne Tyre and Mary Ruth Shewmaker Tyre.

Sandy was taken to heaven by angels on October 31, 2025, where her son Dustin (who she missed so dearly) and grandson Kent, were waiting for her with open arms.  Sandy will...

Oct 26, 2025

David John Ray , 78, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Center.

His wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., October 31, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Charles Williams officiating.

Born February 15, 1947, in Center,...

Oct 23, 2025

Bobbie Nutt , 94, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Porter Brewer will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Oct 19, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Anderson April 26, 1937 – October 19, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Anderson, 88, of Center, Texas passed peacefully from this life on October 19, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Joaquin, Texas to the late George and Carrie Anderson.

In 1960, Kenneth married the love of his life, Anita...

Oct 16, 2025

Phyllis Holt Adams , 75, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.  Bro. Don Moore and Bro. Bobby Warr will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt....

Oct 15, 2025

Kriston (Kris) Curtis Eaves , 46, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Steven Berry will officiate. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery in Shelby...

Oct 8, 2025

Dennis "Gus" Permenter , 88, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Joaquin.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Oct 6, 2025

Pat Daugherty , 76, of Joaquin, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 am to noon at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. the same day at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville,...

Oct 4, 2025

Georgia Faye Peek , 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Longview.

Her wishes were to be cremated, and a private family memorial will be held later.

Born October 16, 1958, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Georgia is the daughter of A.J. Price and Eloise Sullivan Price.  She loved crocheting and watching...

Oct 2, 2025

Wanda Luè Hennigan Sholar , 81, of Petal, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Petal, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, at Watson &...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Louise Ivey , 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Tenaha.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Center with Darwin Parrot officiating.

Born October 25, 1932, Mary is the daughter of Horace Napier and Clara Pearl Nail Napier.  Having...