Obituaries

Donald Allen Truitt Jr. 54, of New Orleans, La.

Donald Allen Truitt Jr.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Donald Allen Truitt Jr. 54, of New Orleans, La., formerly of Joaquin and Center, passed away January 23rd, 2023, in New Orleans. His wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Paul S. Grant

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Paul S. Grant passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. He was born June 18, 1935. Funeral service was Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Bro. Micah McArthur officiated. Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Valerie Blanche Goodwin

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, Valerie Blanche Goodwin, peacefully transitioned in her adopted hometown of Houston, Texas. She was born August 6, 1959, in Center, Texas to the late Blanchey Faye Goodwin. She is an alumni of Center High School, class of '77.

Robert Lewis Marberry “Huck”, 74, of Waterman, Texas

Robert Lewis Marberry “Huck”

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Robert Lewis Marberry “Huck”, 74, of Waterman, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2023, in Waterman, Texas with family at his side. He was born on December 21, 1948, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Robert Enoch Marberry and Jackie Sharpe Marberry.

William “Bill” Lloyd, 75

William “Bill” Lloyd

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

William “Bill” Lloyd, 75, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church - Grace Chapel, in Southlake, Texas.

Marshall Wayne Hughes, 57, of Joaquin, Texas

Marshall Wayne Hughes

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Marshall Wayne Hughes, 57, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Shreveport, La., surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 14, 1965, in Center, Texas, to Jack Monroe Hughes and Zannie (Barton) Hughes. Visitation was held Friday, Jan.

Helen Marie Harding, 82, of San Augustine

Helen Marie Harding

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Helen Marie Harding, 82, of San Augustine, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in San Augustine. She was born February 6, 1940. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Michael Wayne Rowland, 53, of Center

Michael Wayne Rowland

News Staff

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Michael Wayne Rowland, 53, of Center, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tyler. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Born January 7, 1970, Michael is the son of William Lennie Rowland and Joann Martin Rowland.

Carrie E. Holloway Graves, 65, of Shelbyville, Texas

Carrie E. Holloway Graves

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Carrie E. Holloway Graves, 65, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away Jan. 16, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Nov. 20, 1957, in Grants, N.M., to the late Charles Ray Adkison and Carrie Nelda Bobbitt Adkison. Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, from 5 p.m.

Barbara Dickinson

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Barbara Dickinson passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, in Longview, Texas, at Regional Hospital. Graveside service was at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation at 1:30 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

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