SHELBY COUNTY NEWS

         
Week Ending May 28, 2026   

 

 

 

STEPHEN EDWARD MOODY
Stephen Edward Moody, 65, of Shreveport, Louisiana, died May 19, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born October 29, 1960, in Nacogdoches, to Jeff Moody and Sandra Permenter Moody. Survivors include, Wife, Katherine Moody of Shreveport, Louisiana; Son, Tyler Edward Moody of Shreveport; Daughter, Lauren Moody Odom and husband Wesley of Shreveport; Parents; of Shreveport; Sister, Melanie Moody of Shreveport.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

 

 

GLENDA FAY WOODS WAGSTAFF
Glenda Fay Woods Wagstaff, 83, of Center, died May 24, 2026, in Center.  Interment was in Reynolds Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born January 14, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to William F. Woods and Margaret Rosabell Burnett-Jackson.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Frederick Wayne Woods;In-laws, Clarence and Aline Wagstaff.  Survivors include, Husband, James O. Wagstaff of Center; Sons, James Wagstaff and wife Charlotte of Lufkin, Randle Wagstaff of Nacogdoches; Daughter, Bridgette Wagstaff of Center; Several sisters-in-law.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

SHERRY L. SMITH
Sherry L. Smith, 82, of Nacogdoches, died May 25, 2026, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born July 6, 1943, in Center, to John Kemper Latham and Claribel Bryan Latham.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Lynda Latham Garza; Half-sister, Suzanne Black; Brother-in-law, Frank Garza; Sister-in-law, Johnnie Rae Stewart Latham.  Survivors include, Husband, Lynn Smith of Nacogdoches; Daughter, Stacey Lynn Smith of Temple; Brothers, John K. Latham and wife Phyllis of Bullard, Jack B. Latham of Show Low, Arizona; Sister, Lisa Latham and husband Claude Smith of Polebridge, Montana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

GLENDA KAY SIMMONS
Glenda Kay Simmons, 64, of Center, died May 24, 2026, in Jasper.  Her wishes were to be cremated, and no services are planned.  She was born November 3, 1961, in Dallas, to G. B. Williams and Lola Mae Robins Barnfield. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Mark Allen Ray; Parents; Sister, Linda Faye Cashion; Brothers, Joel Eugene Marty, Albert Lee Barndfield, G.B. Williams, Jr., Oliver George Williams.  Survivors include, Children, Misty and husband Jeremy Fountain, Rebecca Mae and husband George Jenkins, Michael Dale Simmons and wife Sara Renae, Christopher Dale Simmons and wife Angel; Sisters, Mary Jane and husband Robert Boren, Loyce Elaine and husband Ron Bellinger, Helen and husband David Sanders.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

RAY DEAN MENA
Ray Dean Mena, 80, died May 17, 2026, at his residence in Texarkana, Texas.  His wishes were to be cremated, and no services are planned due to family illnesses. He was born March 27,1946 in Noble, Louisiana to Sidney Mena and Emma (Paddie) Mena. Ray graduated in 1964 from Center High School.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Monroe Mena, Andrew Mena, Sam Mena, Raymond Vance Mena, Virgle Mena, Eldon Mena, OB Mena; Sister, Thelma Faye Mena Bouchillon; Brothers-in-law, Jesse Jones, Jerry Walker, Marshall Walters, Larry Bouchillon; Sisters-in-law, Jewel Mena, Ruth Mena, Frances Mena, Helen Mena, Jeanette Mena, Fran Mena, Floreen Mena.  Survivors include, Brother, Lynn Mena, Broaddus; Sisters,
Lucille Mena Jones, Lindale, Jean Mena Walker, Pineland, Margaret Mena Walters,  Pineland.
If you would like, please consider making a donation in Ray’s name to a charity of your choice.

HELEN JOYCE WINDHAM
Helen Joyce Windham, 68, of Center, died May 25, 2026, in Center.  Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born February 24, 1958, in Center, Texas, to Noah Velt Warr and Nelta Joyce Hooper Warr.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Jimmy Warr.  Survivors include, Son, Brent Windham and wife Jaci of Center.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

DELBERT RAY COCKRELL
Delbert Ray Cockrell, 91, of Center, Texas, died May 22, 2026, in Center, Texas. Per his request, anatomical donation has been made to further medical education and research and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.  He was born December 1, 1934, in Panola County, Texas, to Milton F. Cockrell and Sudie Alice (Crawford) Cockrell.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Doris Mosley Cockrell; Parents; Sister, Mildred Frankie Cockrell Brittain; Brother, Charles Harvey Cockrell.  Survivors include, Son, Bryan Cockrell and wife Deidra; Daughter, Debra Lunsford and husband Mike; Sister, LaMerle Whitney.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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