SHELBY COUNTY NEWS

         
Weeks Ending October 15, 2026   

 

 

 

RUSTY REITER
Rusty Reiter, 79, of Broaddus, Texas, died October 2, 2026, at his residence.  Interment will be in Sowell Cemetery.  He was born February 26, 1947, in Palatka, Florida to Vivian G. (Weaver) and Walland C. Reiter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving 1965-1968.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Betsy Reiter of Broaddus; Sons, Keith Reiter and wife Diane of Timpson, Brad Reiter and wife Crystal of Broaddus; Sister, Judy Beach of Florahome, Florida.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

 

MARTHA BELL TAYLOR
Martha Bell (Bohannon) Taylor, 85, of San Augustine, Texas, died October 6, 2026, in San Augustine, Texas.  Honoring Martha’s wishes, cremation will take place, and the family will gather for a private burial at a later date.  She was born on January 8, 1941, in Shelby County, Texas, to Howard Clifford Bohannon and Mary Verna (Wilburn) Bohannon.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Arthur Gale Taylor; Parents; Brother, Kenneth Roy Bohannon.  Survivors include, Sons, Arthur Ray Taylor; Chester Howard Taylor; Brother, Tony Bohannon.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA DIANNE SAPP
Barbara Dianne Sapp, 69, died October 7, 2026.  She was born to James Normis and Lolette Balkcom in Carthage Texas on February 23, 1957. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter Kristen Danielle Sapp, Brother Jimmy Balkcom.  Survivors include, Husband of 47 years, Allen Sapp of Huntsville, Texas; Daughters, Kimberly and husband Sheldon Machinsky of Huntsville, Kelsey and husband Peter Carbone of North Haven, Connecticut; Brother, Roger and wife Kay Balkcom of Joaquin, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Heritage Oak Funeral Home, Huntsville, Texas. Online condolences can be made at https://www.heritageoakfh.com.

FAYE DICKERSON
Faye Dickerson, 91, of Pineland, Texas, died September 27, 2026, at Legacies Care Center in Hemphill, Texas.  A Sabine County native, she was born December 11, 1934, to Mance and Gladys (Craddock) Herrington.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jim Ray Dickerson; Parents; Sons, Randy Lee Cassidy and his wife, Leah; Dennis Ray Cassidy; Brother, Harvey Herrington; Sisters, Marguerite Schwartz, Colleen Beckcom, Dorothy Tatom, Rosie Taylor, Joyce Dickerson.  Survivors include, Daughter, Terry Cassidy of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Sisters, Jo Ann Forse of Pineland, Jeanette Harvey of Center. 
Celebration of Life will be held at 11am Saturday, October 17, 2026, at First Pentecostal Church of San Augustine, located on Hwy. 96 North.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

JAMES ROBERT FAULKNER
James Robert Faulkner, 84, of Gary, Texas, died October 10, 2026, in Gary, Texas. Interment was in Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson.  He was born on June 28, 1942, in Long Beach, California, to Robert David Faulkner and Lidy Ann (Davenport) Faulkner.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Hortense Faulkner; Son, Jimmy Faulkner; Daughter, Gina Bourlon and husband Clint.
  
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or online at by clicking here
 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

CURTIS HARRISON
Curtis Harrison, 83, of Port Neches, Texas, died his residence on October 8, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1943, in Shelby County, Texas to William Clinton and Lamerle Holt Harrison.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife of 60 years, Linda Harrison; Son, Rodney Harrison and his wife, Janice; Daughter, Peggy Harrison; Sister, Gay Nell Harrison Mullican.  A visitation for Curtis will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1pm to 2pm at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches, Texas, followed by a service at 2pm at the same location. A graveside service will take place at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas, immediately following the service.
Services are under the direction of Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches, Texas. Online condolences can be made at https://melanconlevingston.com.

WILLIE MAE COCKRELL FURLOW
Willie Mae (Sally/Granny) Cockrell Furlow, 91, of Huxley, died October 11, 2026, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.  Interment was in Sholar Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born February 8, 1935, to William Cockrell and Rosa D. Hooper Cockrell.  Willie Mae (Sally/Granny) Furlow married “her little man” and the love of her life, J.T. (Shorty/Jake) Furlow, on March 8, 1977. She was preceded in death by, Husband, J.T. Furlow; Sons, Ricky Etheridge, James D. Etheridge; Parents; Sisters, Dovie Sholar, Francis Wagstaff, and Mildred Sholar; Brothers, T.P. Cockrell, Billy Mac Cockrell, and William Cockrell.  Survivors include, Sons, James Ray Collum, Richard Furlow; Daughters, Brenda Ethridge Smith, Janet Collum Burleigh and husband Steve,
Ann Hargrove and husband Richard, Patsy Prinz and husband Willie.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

BARBARA JEAN CAGLE
Barbara Jean (Walker) Cagle, 68, of Shelbyville, Texas, died October 8, 2026, in Shelbyville, Texas.  A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville. She was born September 30, 1958, in Texas City, Texas, to John Ed Walker and Nova Joyce (Hand) Walker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton; and Parents.  Survivors include, Sons,
Ronald Williams and wife Chrystal, Jonn Aaron Hutto; Daughters, Sarah Berry and husband Johnathon, Vanessa Hall and husband Anthony; Brothers, Ronnie Walker and wife Valerie, Michael Walker.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

CATHERINE GOODWIN REED
Catherine Goodwin Reed, 80, of Center, Texas died on October 10, 2026. She was born January 5, 1946, to LZ Goodwin and Beatrice Daniels.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  Survivors include, Son, Alvin Davis and wife Vanessa of Center, Texas; Daughters, Yolanda Neal and husband Steven of Center, Texas, DeKedria Gillespie and husband Derek of Dallas, Texas; Siblings, Rosie Goodwin Stevenson, Claira Mae Goodwin Johnson, Horcey Lee Goodwin-Hawkins, Lenard Earl Goodwin (Wilda).

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 

PRINCE J. W. GARRETT
Prince J. W. Garrett on October 10, 2026 in San Augustine, Texas. He was born in Center, Texas on October 17, 1929 to Prince Qually and Mother Revester Wade Garrett.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Irma Davis Miller, Qvester Simms, LaMerle Suell, Fannie Mae Johnson, LaVerne Harrison, Lela Gardner, Elouise Miller, Samuel Garrett, and Joe Nathan Garrett.  Survivors include, Wife, Ideria Davis Garrett; Siblings, Arron Garrett, Betty Garrett; Sons, Samuel, James, Eugene (Sharon) and Ervin Nell; Stepchildren, Della Cole, Loyatrice Orange, Billie Hunter, Jerry McCoy (Zella), Derolyn Harris (Timothy), Falbert McCoy-Garrett.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

 

BOBBY GLYNN HOLLOWAY
Bobby Glynn Holloway, 85, of Center, died October 12, 2026, in Center.  Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.  He was born May 4, 1941, in Shelby County, to Roy C. Holloway and Virgie Bowlin Holloway.  He was preceded in death by, Daughter, Sonya Holloway Fincher; Parents; Brothers, Herman Holloway and Roy Holloway.  Survivors include, Children, Steve Holloway and wife Bre of Joaquin, Brandi and husband Wade Watson of Nacogdoches, Angela Clark of Center, Mitchell Holloway and wife Kathy of Joaquin.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

 

DELORES ANN WATSON
Delores Ann Watson died October 11, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1938, in Wesley, TX to Charles E. Surovik and Leona Selma (Kramer). Interment was in Old Home Cemetery, Joaquin/Tenaha, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Parents;   Husband; Son-in-law, Bill Burnett.  Survivors include, Brother, Charles Surovik (and Carol); Daughters, Donna T. Rackley (and William Rackley Jr.), Connie T. Burnett.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

KATHY ANNETTE KAY
Kathy Annette Kay, 69, of Shelbyville, died October 11, 2026, in Shelbyville.  Interment was in Spann’s Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born May 23, 1957 in Center, Texas to James Howard Buckner and Claudine Gunnels Buckner.  Survivors include, Husband, Chuck Kay of Shelbyville; Sisters, Jennie Clark of Neuville, Jamie Buckner of Neuville.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.

 

 

 

 

 

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