Dorothy Bain

Dorothy Bain, 96, of Center, Texas passed away August 18, 2023, at her home in Center surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the First Baptist Church Center. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Bobby Dean Cheatwood

Bobby Dean Cheatwood, 68, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Tyler. Visitation was Friday, August 18, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker officiating.

Harold Loyd Coats Jr.

Harold Loyd Coats Jr., 74, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, in Houston. A private family graveside service will be held at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Born January 15, 1949, Harold is the son of Harold Loyd Coats Sr. and Eleanor Elizabeth Lagoudis.

Rev. Carl C. Smith

Rev. Carl C. Smith, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Center. Visitation was Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 17, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Center. Rev. Mike Belgard and Bro.

Betty Louise Bradshaw

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Louise Bradshaw announces her passing on July 29, 2023, in Conroe, Texas. Betty was born on November 15, 1943, in Channelview, Texas to Clyde and Virginia Windham.

Michael Wayne Whisenant

Michael Wayne Whisenant, 45, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Center. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Visitation was Tuesday night. Bro. Rusty Hall officiated.

Gordon Andrew Welch

Gordon Andrew Welch, 64, of Shelbyville passed away on July 31, 2023, in Center. He was born on October 26, 1958, in Dallas to James Bird Welch and Sarah Judith (Sobert) Welch.  Funeral service was held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. with Dr. Tim Watson and Bro.

Maria Baldwin Pleasant

Maria Baldwin Pleasant, 86, of Center, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, in Center. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Woods Cemetery in Panola County. Pastor Pete Sellers will officiate.

Elmer Gene Richards

Elmer Gene Richards, 54, of Center, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, in Center. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

Allan Clark

Allan Clark was born on February 27, 1955, in Longview and passed into the arms of Jesus on July 14, 2023, in Bullard. Military services, including the Patriot Guard, were held on July 21, 2023, at Cathedral of the Pines Cemetery in Tyler.