Ashley Elizabeth Cagle

May 1, 1989 May 26, 2025Ashley Elizabeth Cagle, a radiant soul whose heart overflowed with love for her family and her faith, was born on May 1, 1989, and transitioned into the arms of Jesus on May 26, 2025.Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

William “Bill” Bartley Connolly

August 15, 1960 May 20, 2025William “Bill” Bartley Connolly, 64, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tyler. Visitation was held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m.

Elizabeth “Libby” Phillips Jones

August 24, 1939 May 16, 2025Libby Jones, 85, of Center, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m.

Mark Jackson

March 22, 1973 May 8, 2025Mark Jackson, 52, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Shelbyville. Born on March 22, 1973, in Center, Texas, Mark lived a life full of energy, laughter, and deep-rooted connections to his family.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Delores Ann Addison Fountain

February 6, 1946 May 18, 2025Delores Ann Addison Fountain passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Timpson. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Center First Pentecostal Church in Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.

Janie Parkman

June 27, 1935 May 18, 2025Janie Parkman passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.Graveside services to honor and celebrate Janie’s life were held at Ramah Cemetery on May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

David Wayne Whitlock

May 3, 1952 May 17, 2025David Wayne Whitlock, 73, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Center.His wishes were to be cremated and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.Memorial donations may be made to the Shelby County Historical Society Museum and Library.

Craig Mason Bigler

September 13, 1952 May 4, 2025Craig Mason Bigler, 72, of Huxley, Texas, was born September 13, 1952, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The sun set on his life’s greatest hunt on May 4, 2025, after he fought hard to bag a great comeback. Known as “Big” to many, he lived life in a big way.

Thelma Ann Smith

August 28, 1952 May 10, 2025Thelma Ann Smith, 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her residence in Center.

Anna Lou Crain Hooper

November 16, 1938 May 9, 2025Anna Lou Crain Hooper, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Center. Funeral service were held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. Bro. Grant Murphree officiated.