A memorial service and monument of honor dedication was held for Confederate soldier Ezekel L. Watson recently. Watson, born in 1827 and passing in 1894, was an attorney and a farmer, with many descendants in the area. Great-grandson Roy E. Watson served as the master of ceremonies, with great-great-great-granddaughters Maria George and Sarah Peyton; and great-great-grandson Lanny Watson serving as flag bearers. The service was held at Woods Cemetery on May 19 with many descendants attending. A Watson family reunion was held at the Oak Grove Church.
