Vivian “Nell” Smothermon Patterson

May 23, 1933 October 21, 2024 Vivian “Nell” Smothermon Patterson, 91, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Grawood Baptist Church in Keithville, Louisiana.

Sister Shirley McRae

February 27, 1944 October 9, 2024 Sister Shirley McRae, 80, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Center, surrounded by loved ones. A private family graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m.

Deborah Lynette Sellman

October 1, 1959 October 13, 2024 Deborah Lynette Sellman, 65, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ephesus Baptist Church in Shelbyville with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro.

Patricia Green Wright

September 26, 1973 October 8, 2024 Patricia Green Wright, 51, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Center. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m.

Jose Enrique Aguado Guevara

2 de Septiembre de 2000 5 de Octubre de 2024 Jose Enrique Aguado Guevara, de 24 años, de Center, falleció el Domingo 5 de Octubre de 2024 en Center. El velorio se llevará a cabo de 9:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., el Domingo 13 de Octubre de 2024, en Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Lawrence E. “Sonny” Gardner Sr.

March 10, 1935 September 23, 2024 Hicks Mortuary is announcing memorial services for Mr. Lawrence E. “Sonny” Gardner Sr. (89) of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Lawrence was born to Mr. Louis “Harry” Gardner on March 10, 1935, in Center, Texas. Lawrence died on September 23, 2024, in Michigan.

Lannie C. McDonald III

August 30, 1974 October 5, 2024 Lannie C. McDonald III, 50, of Huxley, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bro.

Bro. Billy Windham

October 19, 1942 October 5, 2024 Bro. Billy Windham, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Nacogdoches. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m.

Bonnie Stanford

July 26, 1933 October 2, 2024 Bonnie Stanford, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Center. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m.

Kenneth Walker Sr.

September 20, 1960 September 29, 2024 Kenneth Walker Sr., 64, of Center, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Abundant Love Ministries in Center with Bro. Marlin Cloudy officiating.