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...

Sep 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, surrounded by his devoted daughters, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Homer Lewis Pritchet, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Homer was born on August 15, 1943, in Lamesa, Texas, to G. L. and Odessa Pritchet, humble cobblers who instilled in him the values of faith, family,...

Sep 16, 2025

Patricia Perrin , 71, of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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

Born January 19, 1954, in Zwolle, Louisiana, Patricia is the daughter of Bowden Nix and Jessie Scarber Nix.

She...

Sep 15, 2025

Frances Ellafay Perez , 80, of Center, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Richard Windham officiating.

Born May 4, 1945, in Center, Frances is the daughter of Leon Barton and Ava Woods...

Sep 14, 2025

Anna Ruth (Tuey) Elms , 91, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Lone Oak Cemetery in...

Sep 12, 2025

Nina Costner Coudrain , 87, of Silsbee, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, in Longview.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born December 19, 1937, in Beaumont, Nina is the daughter of James McKnight Davis and Nanny Jack Murray Davis.  Her hobbies...

Sep 11, 2025

Jim Hooper February 18, 1943 – September 11, 2025

The Lord took home a good cowboy on September 11th, and his name was Jim Hooper.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Haslam with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Bro. Jody Hooper, Bro. Michael Mynes,...

Sep 10, 2025

Willie Neil Edwards , 95, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church in...

Sep 7, 2025

Bobbie Jane Childress , 81, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

Sep 3, 2025

Festus (Fess) Asbury Watson III , 72, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.  Ryder Ward will officiate.

Born October...

Aug 25, 2025

Enid Elaine Nation of Springfield, MO passed away on August 25, 2025.

Enid was born on August 13, 1947, in Center, TX to parents Earnest Nation and Doris Mitchell Nation. After graduating from Logansport High School in 1965, Enid moved to Springfield, MO to attend Baptist Bible College. Enid enjoyed sewing and crafts. She made...

Aug 19, 2025

Dominga Hernandez Palacios, 82, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Interment will...

Aug 16, 2025

Glenn Earl Sowell , 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Aug 15, 2025

James Wylie "J.W." Braden , 98, of Center, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

Aug 13, 2025

Sharon L. Brittain Adams , 74, of Center, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

Aug 5, 2025

Nancy Eddins Drew , 81, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born March 12, 1944, Nancy is the daughter of L.C. Eddins and Dorothy Collier Eddins.

She is survived...