Obituaries

John Howard Peel

John Howard Peel

John Howard Peel

January 9, 1949 May 6, 2025John Howard Peel passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 6, 2025. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 9, 1949, to Helmer Lawrence Bertilson and Norma Maxine Janney. He was later legally adopted by his stepfather, Robert Lee Peel.

Charles William Spann, Sr.

May 6, 1936 June 9, 2025Charles William Spann, Sr., 89, of Center, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, in Nacogdoches.Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service followed at 10:30 a.m.
Margie Williams

Margie Williams

Margie Williams

October 27, 1930 June 6, 2025Margie Williams, 94, of Lufkin, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, in Lufkin. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Don Windham officiated.

Eleanor “Ellie” S. Ginn

March 8, 1929 June 4, 2025Eleanor S. Ginn, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, or Ellie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Center, Texas, at the age of 96. Born on March 8, 1929, in Florida, she was the cherished daughter of Norma and Forest Vandermeer.
Lynn Jene Rogers

Lynn Jene Rogers

Lynn Jene Rogers

March 3, 1971 June 4, 2025Lynn Jene Rogers, 54, of Pineland, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Pineland.Visitation was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Warren John Jacobson

Warren John Jacobson

Warren John Jacobson

August 2, 1937 December 13, 2024Warren John Jacobson, 87, formerly of Bear Creek, PA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Stella Adamitis Jacobson. He graduated from Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Tiffany Gail LaGrone

Tiffany Gail LaGrone

Tiffany Gail LaGrone

December 8, 1978 June 1, 2025Tiffany Gail LaGrone passed away June 1, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Tiffany was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 8, 1978. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.

Richard Leroy Gilbert, Sr.

June 13, 1941 May 29, 2025Richard Leroy Gilbert, Sr., 83, of Lufkin, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Lufkin.Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at Mt.

Ronnie Warr

November 21, 1950 May 19, 2025Ronnie Warr, 74, of Center, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m.

Ethel Lavoice Bailey Gee

September 1, 1933 May 22, 2025Ethel Lavoice Bailey Gee passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, with her children by her side. She was born September 1, 1933, to Kaywood and Lona Bailey in the Neuville Community of Shelby County, Texas.Graveside services were held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.
 

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