Alice Jo (Hudson) Hooker

Alice Jo (Hudson) Hooker (92) passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Bradenton, Fla. She was born in Loudon, Tenn. on January 4, 1931, to Joseph H. Hudson and Velma Olivia Crouch Hudson. She graduated from Loudon High School in 1949 and was married to Dixon Dale Hooker for 65 years.

Fernando Rabago Garza

Fernando Rabago Garza, 79, of Center, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Nacogdoches. Born July 3, 1943, in Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m.

Billy Earl Williams

Billy Earl Williams, 77, of Center, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Joel Jackson officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Lutie Faye Shadix

Lutie Faye Shadix, 71, of Center, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Center. Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Holly Springs Baptist Church in Garrison. She was born Nov. 30, 1951, in San Antonio.

Olan B. Stevens

Olan B. Stevens, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. Visitation to be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with graveside service following at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Lynn Smith Windham

Lynn Smith Windham, 60, of Center, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jasper. Visitation was Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service was at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Don Windham officiating.

Ray “Lemon” Fitzgerald

Ray “Lemon” Fitzgerald, 65, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service following on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  Bro.

Reginald Edward Schoenewolf

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reginald Edward Schoenewolf (Reggie) on Jan. 2, 2023, in Bullard, Texas at the age of 72. Reggie was born on Nov. 23, 1950, in Gatesville, Texas to Edward and Wanda Schoenewolf.

Leticia Reyes Florencio

Leticia Reyes Florencio, 42, of Center, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Center. Funeral services are pending at this time. Leticia Reyes Florencio was born October 10, 1980, in Mexico City, Mexico.  She loved listening to music, swimming, shopping, and watching movies.

Patsy Miller Bates

Patsy Miller Bates, 79, of Center passed away January 7, 2023. She was born January 28, 1943, in Timpson. Funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel. A visitation was held on Monday. Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Dan Fleming officiated.