CLAUDIA YVONNE GOODWIN
Claudia Yvonne Goodwin, 71, of Tenaha, died December 1, 2025 in Lufkin. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Husband (companion), Randy Pugh of Tenaha; Daughter, Meone Goodwin of Timpson; Sisters,
Lula Mae Cooks of Tenaha, Patsy Goodwin of Tenaha; Brothers, Ronnie Lee Goodwin of Tenaha, Larry Wayne Goodwin of Lufkin.
LAURA DENISE LOWE SETTLE
Laura Denise Lowe Settle, 57, died December 9, 2025, in Shreveport. Interment was in Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born September 7, 1968, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Jerry Lynn Lowe and Margaret Virginia Alexander Lowe. She was preceded in death by, Mother, Margaret Alexander Lowe; Brother-in-law, Jackie Kirkwood; Father and Mother-in-law, Glenn and Jo Settle; Sister-in-law, Lori Settle Austin. Survivors include, Husband, Eddy Settle; Father, Jerry Lowe; Sisters, Cheryl and Mike Harvey, Valarie Kirkwood, Virginia and Junior Adkison; Brother-in-law, David Austin.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the Prayer Group at City Church, 230 Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106 in Laura's name.
LLOYD “PEEWEE” STEPHENS
Lloyd “PeeWee” Stephens, 67, of Logansport, Louisiana, died December 11, 2025, in Logansport, Louisiana. Interment was in Reeves Cemetery, Logan, Texas. He was born May 18, 1958, to Floyd “Cotton” Stephens and Jewel Gaston Stephens. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Debbie Bronson; Brother, Thomas “Tony” Pinion. Survivors include, Wife, Brenda C. Stephens; Son, Peter Stephens and wife Amy; Brother, Elton Rodney Stephens and wife Teresa.
NEILSON DAVIS
Neilson Davis, 77, of Shelbyville, Texas, died December 11, 2025, in Center, Texas. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born in McKinney, Texas to W. I. Davis, Jr. and Inez Neilson Davis on January 16, 1948. He graduated from Center High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Cynthia Davis Griffin. Survivors include, Wife, Diana Ashby Davis; Brother-in-law, Guy Griffin; Daughter, Shannon Ashby; Son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Alex Shoults.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
BRYAN BEAVERS
Bryan Beavers was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Alma and Rufus Beavers and was raised in Garrison. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sons, Stormy, Bryan, Jr. (Bubba); Brother, Billy; Sisters, Joann, Bobbie. Survivors include, Daughters, Brenda Whiteman and husband Jon of Livingston, Texas, Robin Beavers of Timpson, Texas; Son, Bradly Beavers of Tenaha, Texas; Sister, Lenda Rathwell of League City, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
JOY L. SULLIVAN
Joy L. Sullivan 62, died December 12, 2025 in Odessa, Texas. She was born July 16, 1963, in Downey, California, to Delia Lewis and Stanley Lewis. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley W. Lewis. Survivors include, Husband, Robbie Sullivan of Center, Texas; Son, Casson and wife, Miranda Sullivan, of Midland, Texas; Daughters, Chesnie and husband, Michael Moore, of Seminole, Texas, Crystan and husband, Sean Bindschusz, of Cuba, Mo; Mother, Delia Lewis; Sisters, Pamela and husband, Ben Wesley; Jenell and husband, Heath Englert; Brother, Wayne Lewis.
TED DENT
Ted Lee Dent, 79, of Nacogdoches, died November 9, 2025 in Tyler. He was born on September 9, 1946 in Timpson. A memorial will be held at a later date. Once scheduled, full military honors will be performed at the service due to the 26 years that Mr. Dent honorably served our country in the United States Air Force.
A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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ALICE PEARL JACOBS FORD
Alice Pearl Jacobs Ford, 72, died December 15, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1952, in Center, Texas, to D. H. Jacobs and Vivian Marie Jacobs. She was preceded in death by, Son, Jeremy Lee Ford; Parents; Husband, Johnny Ford; Siblings, Devon Jacobs and Margaret Ann Cox. Survivors include, Children, John Steven Ford, Jennifer Ford Shahan; Sister, Marsha Beth Snider of Marshall.
There are no services planned at this time.
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JANA SUE SAMFORD WRIGHT
Jana Sue Samford Wright, 67, died December 16, 2025, in Nacogdoches. She was born on February 16, 1958, in Center, Texas. A Celebration of Life honoring Jana Sue (Samford) Wright, 67, of Nacogdoches will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Mt. Union Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Kenneth Rector officiating.