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...

Sep 23, 2025

Doyle Dale Gibbs , 81, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Bro. Don Richey will officiate.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center....

Sep 22, 2025

Gerald Glen Hendricks , 43, of Timpson, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, in Timpson.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Steven Berry officiating.

Born November 19, 1981, Gerald is the son of Lisa Hendricks.  He loved...

Sep 21, 2025

Kellie Jean O'Rear Baty was born on December 23, 1962, and passed away on September 21st, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

Above all, Kellie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Kellie married Walt Baty in July of 1987. They had a wonderful 38 year-long marriage where they built their dream home,...

Sep 20, 2025

James Paul Fenton (JP) passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Paul Wiggins officiating.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Born to Johnny Fenton and Brenda Kay Campbell on April 20, 1971....

Sep 18, 2025

Tina McCoy , 55, of San Augustine, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Beaumont.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born June 2, 1970, in Pasadena, Tina is the daughter of Rex Fancher and Tommie Wimberly...