Mr. A. L. “Possum” McLendon, Jr

January 6, 1955 - January 13, 2026Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. A. L. “Possum” McLendon Jr. (71) of Center, Texas. A. L. died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Center, Texas. Funeral service was Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St.

Beth Melton

March 21, 1939 January 14, 2026Mrs. Beth Melton, born March 21, 1939, left her earthly home January 11, 2026. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m.

Joy L. Sullivan

July 16, 1963 December 12, 2025Surrounded by love and held in God’s peace, Joy L. Sullivan passed on December 12, 2025 in Odessa, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, kindness & unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew her.Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m.

Nellye Sue Tomlinson

October 5, 1938 December 27, 2025Nellye Sue Tomlinson, age 87, of Garrison, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2025.She was born on October 5, 1938, in Roswell, New Mexico, to parents Charles and Louise Morrison. Sue married the love of her life, James H. Tomlinson, on March 10, 1957.

Lorenza “Mami-Nena” Arcibar

Lorenza “Mami-Nena” ArcibarAugust 20, 1955 December 31, 2025Center, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Center. Visitation was held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m.

Carolyn Parrish

July 7, 1937 December 30, 2025Carolyn Parrish, 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Center. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at noon. Chris Watlington will officiate.

W.A. Nichols

W.A. NicholsW.A. Nichols, 76, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Center. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m.

Weldon Leo English

June 1, 1938 December 21, 2025Weldon Leo English, 95, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Nacogdoches. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Charles Williams and Bro.

Johnathon Winston Ezernack

February 6, 1982 December 1, 2025Johnathon Winston Ezernack, age 43, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas after a brief illness.Memorial service for Johnathon will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Barbara Jean Vaughn

August 14, 1956 December 23, 2025Barbara Jean Vaughn, 69, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Spring, Texas.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on December 27, 2025, at Holly Springs Cemetery in New Harmony, Texas.Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.