Laura Odom Samford

August 9, 1964 March 10, 2025Laura Odom Samford, born on August 9, 1964, passed away on March 10, 2025. Celebration of life was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.

Kathy McSwain Jones

July 11,1954 March 13, 2025Kathy McSwain Jones, 70, of Center, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home in Center. Services were conducted by Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center on Tuesday, March 18. There was a private family viewing at 1 p.m.

Melissa Sue Richard

January 31, 1968 March 5, 2025Melissa Sue Richard, 57, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Joaquin. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Eric Garrett will officiate.

Betty Ann McPhearson

January 26, 1938 March 9, 2025Betty Ann McPhearson, 87, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished Memaw, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13 in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Interment followed in Centuries Memorial Park.

Michael Joseph Wulf

September 1, 1949 March 8, 2025Michael Joseph Wulf, 75, of Center, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Center, Texas. He was born on September 1, 1949, to the late Ed and Rose Marie (Nowicki) Wulf.A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at St.

Dixie Whiteside

September 11, 1936 March 10, 2025Dixie Whiteside, 88, of Center, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, in Center. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m.

Margaret Carlisle Waldrop

July 20, 1933 March 7, 2025Margaret Carlisle Waldrop, 91, of Bossier City, LA, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Bossier City.Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation began at 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Michael Lance Brittain

September 5, 1975 March 7, 2025Michael Lance Brittain, 49, of Bossier City, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

James David Rudd

December 28, 1935 March 6, 2025James David Rudd, 89, of Center, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Center.Funeral service was held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Don Moore officiated.

Laura Fisher Ross

October 23, 1922 February 22, 2025Laura Fisher Ross of the Silas Community peacefully passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Garrison Nursing Home. Laura was born in Watts, Oklahoma, on October 23, 1922. She was 102 years, 4 months old.