Billy Mack Wilson

September 27, 1944 March 16, 2026Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Joaquin with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Eugene McBride officiated. Interment followed at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Shelby County.

Jackie “Jack” Ray Adams

June 19, 1936 March 13, 2026Jackie “Jack” Ray Adams, 89, of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Center, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Green Debs Adams and Dora Mae (Hukill) Adams.Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Nancy Lynn (Parker) Pederson

October 14, 1942 March 5, 2026Nancy Lynn (Parker) Pederson of Waco, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest in Waco. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, with David Young officiating.

Jerry Don Hooper

August 17, 1966 February 28, 2026Jerry Don Hooper, 59, of Nacogdoches, died on February 28, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born August 17, 1966, in Nacogdoches.Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Scotts Temple COTLG, Evangelist Francis Burns and Eulogist, Bishop R.

William Keith Brown

November 18, 1967 March 5, 2026William Keith Brown, 58, of Center, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in the Waterman community. Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Joyce Marie Hendricks

May 4, 1953 March 7, 2026Joyce Marie Hendricks, 72, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Center, Texas. She was born on May 4, 1953, in Center to the late Jack Yates and Helen (Holt) Yates.Visitation was held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 5:00-7:0 p.m.

Patricia Ruth Hand

March 27, 1952 December 31, 2025Patricia Ruth Hand, 73, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Center, Texas. Patricia was a beacon of love and kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

Jennifer Lynn Babin Lutz

October 15, 1977 February 25, 2026Jennifer Lynn Babin Lutz, 48, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Center.Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

John C. Jones

February 2, 1939 February 27, 2026Hicks Mortuary is announcing a funeral service for Mr. John C. Jones, (87) of Center, Texas. Mr. Jones passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Focused Care Nursing Home in Center, Texas.Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Al Dexter Polvadore

June 29, 1947 February 22, 2026Al Dexter Polvadore, 78, of Caddo Mills, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Caddo Mills.Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Waterman Cemetery, 1720 County Road 1548, Center, Texas 75935.