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...

Jul 29, 2025

Carol Ann Racey , 81, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Tyler.

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

Born January 16, 1944, in Delaware, Carol is the daughter of Paul William Racey and Clara Williams Racey.  She loved arts and crafts and watching old westerns...

Jul 29, 2025

M. Kay Harvey , 77, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service following at 3:00 p.m.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.  Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery...

Jul 27, 2025

It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and faithful servant of the Lord, Margie Slatter Dorner , who entered her eternal rest on July 27, 2025 at the age of 92 years, 11 months and 3 weeks.

Margie was born on August...

Jul 25, 2025

John Henry Nichols , 84, of Center, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Watson & Sons Chapel...

Jul 24, 2025

Virginia (Ginger) Starr Fischer , 66, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Longview.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at First Baptist Church in...