EDITH ELAINE WILBURN RISINGER
Edith Elaine Wilburn Risinger, 71, of Shelbyville, Texas, died January 26, 2022, at home.  Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born November 20, 1950.  She attended Shelbyville High School. She graduated in 1969. She was proceded in death by, Husband, Louis Troy Risinger; Parents, Reece and Addie Wilburn; Sisters, Jacquline Wilburn, Maxine Miller, Darlene Nall, Billie Sue Smith; Brothers, Kenneth Wilburn and Bob Wilburn.  Survivors include, Daughters, Tammy Casey & husband Jacob of Huntington, Jackie Chauvin & husband Armand of Shelbyville, Janet McGowan & husband Russell of Kountze, Jennifer Risinger of Shelbyville; Brothers, Douglas “Tom” Wilburn, William “Cotton” Wilburn.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MARGIE L. STEPHENSON
Margie L. Stephenson, 87, of Center, died January 26, 2022, in Beaumont.  Interment was in Cooper Cemetery, DeRidder, Louisiana.  She was born March 21, 1934,to Anna Koehn and Henry Smith.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Rev. James H. Stephenson; Son, James Arden Stephenson; Parents, Anna Koehn and Henry Smith; four sisters; and four brothers.  Survivors include, Daughters, Charlene & husband Rev. Adrian Littlefield of Kirbyville, Roni Stephenson of Groves; Sisters, Vada Foshee of DeRidder, Louisiana, LouElla Woodard of DeRidder, Louisiana, Delores Cooley of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

FONDA ALICIA POLLEY
Fonda Alicia Polley, 55, of Center, Texas, died January 29, 2022, at UT Hospital in Tyler, Texas.  Interment was in McWilliams Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born to Charles and Patricia Polley in Center, Texas on September 11, 1966.  Survivors include, Daughters, Adria Polley of Center, Andria Hubbard of Center; Sisters, Brandii Polley, Vivian Cartwright (Clifton) .
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.

LELA JANICE WARE WINDHAM
Lela Janice Ware Windham, 83, of Campti, Texas, died January 30, 2022. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born February 22, 1938 to Doris Olene Fountain Roberts and Dewey Arlon Ware.  She was preceded in death by, Father, Dewey A. Ware; Mother, Doris Olene Fountain Roberts; Step Father, Issac Clyde Roberts; Father in Law, Laurie W. “Son” Windham; Mother in Law, Zelma N. Windham; Brothers, Dwight E. Ware, Billy D. Ware; Son in Law, Richard Greer.  Survivors include, Husband, Pat Windham; Children, Dale Windham & wife Terry of Sardis, LaRee Greer of Campti, Micah Windham & wife Claire of Patroon, Patti Helander & husband Chance of Crosby; Sister, Sandy Bennett & husband Derrel of Denning; Sister-in-law, Shirley Shofner & husband Joe of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

JACKIE RAY KIRKWOOD
Jackie Ray Kirkwood, 66, of Tenaha, Texas, died January 29, 2022, in Houston. Interment was in Old Union Cemetery.  He was born September 2, 1955, in Dallas, to  Wanda Lee Wolfe and Harley Ray Kirkwood.  He served seven years in the Naval Reserves, then transferred to the United States Air Force Reserves where he served for 18 years. Jackie was a Deputy City Marshall for Tenaha for 12 years. Most recently, he was serving Shelby County as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Valarie Kirkwood of Tenaha; Children, Krista Lee & husband Clint Stutts of Malakoff, Texas, Jeff Kirkwood & wife Shanna of LaVernia, Texas, Justin Kirkwood & wife Margaret Joy of Vidor, Texas; Stepdaughter, Miranda & husband Chris Shadburn of Stanley, Louisiana; Sister, Kathleen & husband Mark Gunter of Wylie, Texas; Brother, Gary Kirkwood of Athens, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

JAMES EDWARD COX
James Edward Cox, 71, of DeBerry, Texas, died January 29, 2022. Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery, DeBerry, Texas.  He was born on December 11, 1950, in Center, Texas to Jasper Henry and Lizzie Clara Parker Cox.  He graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1970.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Jaime Cox Halcumb; Brothers, Billy Joe Cox, Dewey Cox.  Survivors include, Wife, Martha Cox of DeBerry; Son, Matthew Clay Cox & wife Brandy of DeBerry; Daughter, Kristen Stuka & husband Wally of Houston; Brothers, Tommy Cox, Sr. of Shelbyville, Dudley Cox & wife Viva of Shelbyville.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

UETHEL G. HAYES
Uethel G. Hayes, 88, died January 25, 2022, in Tyler Texas.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, Texas.  She was born on July 7, 1933 in Center, Texas to Ira Goodwin and Faydell Hamilton Smith. She attended public school in Center in her adolescence. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Howard Lee McCarty; Children, Don Goodwin, Larry Goodwin, Sherry Goodwin, Terry Goodwin,  Jerry Goodwin; Siblings, Shirley Mosely, Doc Hollis Goodwin, Velma Pettie, Juanita Roland, Asie B. Goodwin, Charles Goodwin.  Survivors include, Children, Velma R. Goodwin, Ira G. Goodwin, Billy G. Goodwin; Siblings, Margie Goodwyn, Betty Jo Cook, Lula Mae Cook, Claudia Goodwin, Rommie Lee Goodwin, Patsy Ann Goodwin, Larry Wayne Goodwin.
Services are entrusted to John R Homan Undertaker Company in Tyler and Community Funeral Home in Center.

SHERRY CHURCHMAN FRAZIER
Sherry Churchman Frazier, 79, of Timpson, Texas, died February 1, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.   She was born on June 1, 1942, in Timpson, Texas, to Guy and Eva (Kelsey) Churchman. She was preceded in death by, Parents; 6 brothers and sisters; Husband, Bill Frazier; Daughter-in-law, Tammy Frazier.  Survivors include, Children, Robert Frazier, Ben Frazier, Lind Todd & husband, Joseph.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLIE BILL RENEAU, SR.
Charlie Bill Reneau, Sr., 78, of Garrison, Texas, died January 31, 2022, in Garrison, Texas. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Nacogdoches County.  He was born on October 3, 1943, in Joaquin, Texas to Joseph Nelson and Bessie Mae (Mitchell) Reneau.  Charlie was born in Joaquin but was raised in Garrison his whole life.  He attended Garrison High School and joined the Army when he was just 16 years old. While in the Army he was a paratrooper and served during the Korean War.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Lynda Reneau; Brothers, Chester “Bud” Reneau, Tommy Reneau, David Reneau; Sisters, Marie Burleson, Joy Lopez.  Survivors include, Sons, Charlie Reneau, Jr. & wife, Monica, Keith Hutto & wife, Colette, Kevin Hutto & wife, Carla; Daughters, Cathy Reneau, Amanda Guthrie & husband, Larry, Kim Mullins & husband, Jason, Christy Reneau.
Online condolences can be sent at www.garrisonfh.net

LULA BELLE McDANIEL JANSEN DANLEY
Lula Belle McDaniel Jansen Danley, 83, of Joaquin, died February 2, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born in Joaquin, Texas on January 5, 1939.  She was a graduate of Joaquin High School, Class of 1957. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Buster and Corene McDaniel; Brother, L.C. McDaniel; First Husband and Father of her Children, Billy Clyde Jansen.  Survivors include, Husband, Rayford Earl Danley of Joaquin; Daughters, Renee Hagler (Ronny) of Shelbyville, Tina Mattingly (Billy) of Bullard, Texas; Stepson, Tommy Danley (Paula) of Baytown; Stepdaughters, Donna Boutin (Lonnie) of Highlands, Debbie Medows of Baytown.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

DAVID BUSSEY
David Bussey, 81, of Center, died February 6, 2022, in Center.  Interment was in Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born September 2, 1940, in Silsbee, to  Alma May Jarvis and Harold Lamar Bussey.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Sharon Harkness Bussey; Parents; Sister, Bobbie Foster and Guy.  Survivors include, Niece, Connie Smith Foster; Nephews, Kevin Foster & wife Evelyn, Rodney Foster & wife Brenda.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

CHARLES PATRICK WINDHAM
Bro. Charles Patrick Windham, 87, of Campti, Texas, died at his home February 6, 2022.  Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born November 1, 1934 to Laurie W. “Son” Windham and Zelma N. Squyres Windham.   He was preceded in death by, Wife, Lela Janice Ware Windham; Father, Laurie W. “Son” Windham; Mother, Zelma N. Windham; Father-in-law, Dewey A. Ware; Mother- in-law, Doris Olene Fountain Roberts; Step father-in-law, Issac Clyde Roberts; Sister, Annie Ruth Watson and brother-in-law, Doyle Watson; Brother, PVT 1st Class, Melvin “Sam” Windham, kia, Luzon Island, WWII; Sister, Sally Laverne Lawson and brother-in-law, Joel Lawson; Sister, Doris Jean Whitley and brother-in-law, Allen Whitley; Brother, Donal Windham; Son-in-law, Richard Greer.  Survivors include, Sister, Shirley Shofner & husband Joe of Center, Texas; Sister-in-law, Sandy Bennett & husband Derrel of Denning, Texas; Children, Dale Windham & wife Terry of Sardis, Texas, LaRee Greer of Campti, Texas, Micah Windham & wife Claire of Patroon, Texas, Patti Helander & husband Chance of Crosby, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

LINVAL ALLEN JOHNSON
Linval Allen Johnson, 84, of Carthage, Texas, died February 6, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on April 29, 1937, in Gary, Texas, to Burtis and Virgie Johnson.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, MB Johnson, Laverl Johnson, Richard Johnson, LeLand Johnson, Cleon Johnson.  Survivors include, Wife, Peggy Johnson; Son, James Ray Johnson; Daughter, Wendy Johnson Gibbs; Brothers, Larry Johnson, Lester Johnson & wife, Virginia; Sister, Nelda Stephens.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

VONER DEAN SINGLETON
Voner Dean Singleton, 69, died January 31, 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  He was born on January 15, 1953 to Alvord (Jack) and Murtha Singleton, Sr. and was raised in Center, Texas.  Voner attended C.H. Daniels High School and worked for Center Motor Company for more than 30 years.  He was preceded in death by, Mother, Murtha; Father, Alvord (Jack) Singleton; one sister, three brothers, one step-daughter.  Survivors include, Wife, Liza (Sweet) Singleton; Sisters, Fannie Mae Holman of Longview, Ella Garrett of Center, Debra Mayweather of Mansfield, Louisiana, Billie Danyiel of Center; Brother, Willie James Singleton of Longview; 7 Step-children; Step-daughter that he raised, Telisia Cartwright.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.

KATHY JEAN JACOBS
Kathy Jean Jacobs, 72, of Center, died January 28, 2022, in Center. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 5, 1949, in Center, to  Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jimmy H. Jacobs; Parents, Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison; Brothers, Tommy Adkison, Ronnie Adkison.  Survivors include, Sons, Jim Jacobs & wife Michelle of Center, Tim Jacobs & wife Sonia of Joaquin, Dewayne Jacobs & wife Ashlie of Shelbyville; Brothers, Edward Adkison & wife Yanjun of Sugarland, David Adkison of Aiken; Sisters, Jimmie Nell Lee of Trinity, Donna Adkison of Trinity.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

CHARLES EDWARD WIMBERLY
Charles Edward Wimberly, 86, of Huxley, died January 29, 2022.  Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born March 25, 1935, in Huxley, to Maggie and John J. Wimberly.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Doris Basset, LaVerne Wimberly.  Survivors include, Wife, Cora Chandler Wimberly; Daughters, Rhonda Jackson, Gayle & husband Zack Warr, Brenda & husband Tommy Johnson, Holly & husband Tod Hufferd.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

ROBERT BAILEY
Robert Bailey, 89, of Bossier City, Louisiana, died February 2, 2022, in Bossier City.  Interment was in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born February 10, 1932, to Oda Walker and Walter Scott Bailey.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Thelma Windham; Stepdaughter, Sherry Bailey.  Survivors include, Wife, Justina Bailey; Daughter, Pam & husband Ed Elder; Sons, Nelson Bailey & wife Laarni,
Scott Bailey & wife Ida; Sister, Vera & husband Don Dubose.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

KENNETH NIX
Kenneth Nix, 66, died January 26, 2022, at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born October 23, 1955, to Bowden and Jessie Nix in Zwolle, Louisiana.  He was preceded in death by,  Father, Bowden Nix; Mother, Jessie Nix.  Survivors include, Sisters, Patricia Perrin of Springhill, Louisiana, Stella Beatriz of Joaquin, Rie Beatriz of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com