Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough

May 11, 1940 December 24, 2023 Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough, 83, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023. Born on May 11, 1940, in Center, Texas, to the late Eugene Yarbrough and Lucille Christopher. Spencer was known for his selfless nature, handy skills, and strong work ethic.

James Travis Adams

July 23, 1931 December 21, 2023 James Travis Adams, 92 of Wolfe City passed away at his home on December 21, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1931, in Center, Texas to William Walter and Linda Louise (Humphries) Adams. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

Angela Lynn Hughes

January 23, 1960 December 24, 2023 Angela Lynn Hughes, 63, of Center, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tyler. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Visitation will be held prior, beginning at noon. Bro.

Diego Alberto Ruiz

March 1, 2006 December 26, 2023 Diego Alberto Ruiz, 17, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Center. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m.

James Quinton Curry

November 8, 1947 December 25, 2023 James Quinton Curry, 76, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation held prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Jim Coulter

July 15, 1936 December 21, 2023 Jim Coulter, 87, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Shreveport, La. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Center with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.

Sylvia Anne Aldridge Crooks

May 21, 1953 December 14, 2023 Sylvia Anne Crooks, 70, of Longview, Texas (formerly of Center) passed away in the early morning hours of December 14, 2023, in Longview, Texas. She was born on May 21, 1953, in Crockett, Texas to Leon Aldridge and Indianola (Johnson) Aldridge.

Don Vincent Ingram

November 3, 1935 December 10, 2023 Don Vincent Ingram was born in Gary, Texas on November 3, 1935, and passed away in Dallas on December 10, 2023.

Thomas Lee Stokes

October 9, 1950 December 12, 2023 Thomas Lee Stokes, 73, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Tenaha. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Bro. Dathan Triplett officiated.

Phillip Eugene Lynch

July 29, 1949 December 6, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip Eugene Lynch on December 6, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Center, Texas, Shelby County to parents George Linnis Lynch and Virginia Catherine Lynch.