JAMES PAUL RADER, SR.
James “Jim” Paul Rader, Sr., 67, of Timpson, died April 30, 2026.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  He was preceded in death by, Father, James Paul Rader, Sr. Survivors include, Wife, Melanie (Hudman) Rader; Daughters, Kristyn McCormick and husband, Prestin of Cleveland, Kaylie Rader and fiancé, Steven Pajewski of Spring; Mother, JoAnn Campbell of Pilot Point; Sister, Robbin LaBonte and husband, John, of Pilot Point.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

CHRIS WINDHAM
Chris Windham, 60, of Shelbyville, died May 3, 2026, in Lufkin.  Interment was in Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born December 1, 1965, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Keith Winston Bolton and Betty Ann Thomasee Bolton.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include, Husband, Jeffrey Nile Windham of Shelbyville; Daughters, Jami Windham and her wife Mary Georges of Houston, Kacie Windham of Houston; Brothers, Bryan Bolton of Shelbyville, Major General Charles Bolton and his wife Stacey Bolton of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Sister, Pamela Butler of Greenwood, Louisiana; In-laws, Patsy and George Essary, Donald and Linda Windham, Bryan and Lori Windham, Jason and Pam Windham, Chad and Kimberlee Mills.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

DORIS DALE FAUSSETT HOOPER
Doris Dale Faussett Hooper, 70, of Henderson, Texas, died May 4, 2026 in Center. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.  She was born on January 3, 1956, in Center to George Dewey and Hortense Faussett.  Doris became a member of the Hooper family and was considered as a daughter and sister. She was dearly loved by the Hooper family.  Melisa, one of her daughters, would sing Doris’ favorite hymns to her when she came to visit. 
The family would like to thank UT Henderson, Holiday Nursing Home staff and Heart to Heart Hospice for the love, compassion and care for our Doris.

JOHNNIE MACK HARPER
Johnnie Mack Harper “Skippa Mack”, 73, of San Augustine, Texas, died May 3, 2026, at his residence in San Augustine, Texas.  Interment was in Lane Town Cemtery.  He was born September 01, 1952. Survivors include, Sons, Jarvis Harper of San Augustine, Texas, Jonavic “Macshayne” Harper of Nacogdoches, Texas, Massaud Williams ( Romecia) of Center, Texas; Daughters, Jasmine Harper of Lufkin, Texas, Latoya Miller (Kendrick) of San Augustine, Texas, Sha-Ryiah Harper of San Augustine, Texas; Sisters,
Verna Williams of Garland, Texas, Altee Harris of Flint, Michigan.
 Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, 304 Irons Rd. San Augustine, Texas 75972. https://www.percygarner.com/

SANDRA RHEA MORRIS
Sandra Rhea Morris, 76, formerly of Center, Texas, died May 2, 2026, in Wells, Texas. She was born on July 2, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to William (Bill) Marshel Morris and Lena Marie (Braswell) Morris.  She was preceded in death by, Parents, William (Bill) and Marie Morris; Brother, Marshel Morris and wife Jan.  Survivors include, Niece, Lena Nickle and husband Dyson, Jr.  Nephews, Henry Morris and fiancé Karen Campbell William Morris and wife Jaclyn.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

DORIS MARIE RATHER
Doris Marie Rather, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1950. A celebration of life service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 8033 FM 2026. Interment is at Mt. Gillion Cemetery. Repass at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, 5545 State Hwy 87 N, Center, Texas 75935.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas 75935.

LINDA YARBROUGH TAYLOR
Linda Yarbrough-Taylor, 60, died May 1, 2026 at a Houston hospital.  Her wish was to be cremated.  Survivors include, Husband, Dmonte Taylor; Children, LaShannon Jones, Ternisha Yarbrough, LaQuinta Yarbrough, Brailline Yarbrough, Patricia Yarbrough; Sisters, Lucy Gossett, Angie Alexander.

CURTIS ALVIN LISTER
Curtis Alvin Lister, 74, died April 26, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1951 to Alvin and Norvie Lister in Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Father, Alvin Lister; Mother, Norvie Lister; Sister, Linda Meeks; Brother-in-law and best friend, Donald Lofton.  Survivors include, Significant Other, Deloise Walker Lister; Siblings, Sister, Vanessa Perkins Lister, Brother, Riley Lister, Brother, Alan Ray Lister, Sister, Karen Lofton,
Brother, Hyman Lister.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

LINDA GAIL NILES DAVIS
Linda Gail Niles Davis, 73, of Center, died May 1, 2026, in Center.  Her wishes were to be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  She was born July 19, 1952. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Robert Wayne Davis.  Survivors include, Daughter, Ruby Davis; Special friend, Janet “Skeeter” Anderson.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

DANIE LARONE BELL
Danie Larome Bell, 50, of Center, Texas, died April 28, 2026, in San Marcus, Texas. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  He was born on March 28, 1976, in Carthage, Texas, to Eddie Gee Jr. and Willie Bell McCollister.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Evelinda Lane.  Survivors include, Mother, Willie McCollister and husband Sammy McCollister Jr., Father, Eddie Gee, Jr., Daughters, Shaticiera Bell, Norriel Bell; Brothers, Sammy Bell, Sammy LaiDay, Sammy Javon McCollister, Markale McCollister; Sisters, LaPanther Khourn,
Martha Bell.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

BETTYE MAXYNE SAPP
Bettye Maxyne Sapp, 86, died December 5, 2025, in Huffman, Texas. Interment was in Huffman Cemetery, Huffman, Texas.  She was born  October 31, 1939, in Center, Texas.   Maxyne was preceded in death by, Husband, Billie Joe Sapp, Sr.; Parents, Carrol Wane Adams and Mary Alice Adams; Daughter, Lu Leatrice Sapp; Sister, Carrol Lane Schumacker; Brother, PFC Ted Wane Adams.  All services to be handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.

R. BELL PENN
R Bell Penn, died April 23, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on June 22, 1944.  She was preceded in death by, Parents, Thomas Ray Barr and Artie Barr, Brothers; Thomas R. Barr, Paul Barr; Sister; Bonnie Bell Barr.  Survivors include, Husband, Lee Penn; Sons, Harold Fuller, Carl Penn, David Barr; Sister; Marie Abramowitz.