Shelby County Today

02/03/2022

Charlie Bill Reneau, Sr., 78, of Garrison, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2022, in Garrison, Texas. He was born on October 3, 1943, in Joaquin, Texas to the late Joseph Nelson and Bessie Mae (Mitchell) Reneau.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. Shak Arrington officiating.  Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Garrison Funeral Home.

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. 
Charlie met Lynda in Garrison and they were married on May 7, 1976. They were married for 40 years at the time of her passing in 2016.  Charlie served as Master and was a 32nd Degree Mason member of the Garrison Masonic Lodge No. 670 and also of the Order of the Eastern Star of Garrison. 

Charlie loved being outside and doing things with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and hog trapping. Reneau Roofing, Charlie’s roofing company, has served the Garrison and surrounding communities for over 45 years. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Charlie Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Charlie is survived by: 
His sons: 
Charlie Reneau, Jr. and wife, Monica
Keith Hutto and wife, Colette
Kevin Hutto and wife, Carla

Daughters: 
Cathy Reneau
Amanda Guthrie and husband, Larry
Kim Mullins and husband, Jason
Christy Reneau

16 Grandchildren; and 16 Great-Grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nelson and Bessie Mae (Mitchell) Reneau; wife, Lynda Reneau; brothers, Chester “Bud” Reneau, Tommy Reneau, and David Reneau; sisters, Marie Burleson and Joy Lopez.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net

Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.

02/02/2022

Uethel G. Hayes departed this life on January 25, 2022, in Tyler Texas at the age of 88.

She was born on July 7, 1933 in Center, Texas to the late Ira Goodwin and Faydell Hamilton Smith. She attended public school in Center in her adolescence. A dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Hayes never met a stranger. She understood hospitality and generosity; everyone was welcomed at her table.

Viewing is 2pm until 8pm on Friday, February 4, 2022  at John R. Harmon Undertaking Company, Tyler, Texas. Homecoming service is at 1pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Center.

She is preceded in death by parents, Ira Goodwin and Faydell Hamilton Smith; husband, Howard Lee McCarty; children, Don Goodwin, Larry Goodwin, Sherry Goodwin, Terry Goodwin, and Jerry Goodwin; siblings, Shirley Mosely, Doc Hollis Goodwin, Velma Pettie, Juanita Roland, Asie B. Goodwin, and Charles Goodwin.

She is survived by:

Children:
Velma R. Goodwin
Ira G. Goodwin, and Billy G. Goodwin

Granddaughter, Chedena Hayes

Godsons:
Mike Dobson
Jameel Fraizer

Siblings:
Margie Goodwyn
Betty Jo Cook
Lula Mae Cook
Claudia Goodwin
Rommie Lee Goodwin
Patsy Ann Goodwin
Larry Wayne Goodwin

A host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.

Services are entrusted to John R Homan Undertaker Company in Tyler and Community Funeral Home in Center.

02/01/2022

Jackie Ray Kirkwood, 66, of Tenaha, Texas passed peacefully Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Houston.

Born September 2, 1955, in Dallas, Jackie is the son of Wanda Lee Wolfe and Harley Ray Kirkwood.  

Jackie earned his Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Education and Master of Science, Agriculture, degree and retired as a Principal. 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.

Jackie loved spending time with his grandkids. His hobbies included hiking, hunting, running, and watching the Aggies.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha, where he taught Sunday school and served in many other capacities.

Left to cherish his memory:

Wife, Valarie Kirkwood of Tenaha

Children:
Krista Lee and husband Clint Stutts of Malakoff, Texas
Jeff Kirkwood and wife Shanna of LaVernia, Texas
Justin Kirkwood and wife Margaret Joy of Vidor, Texas

Stepdaughter, Miranda and husband Chris Shadburn of Stanley, Louisiana

Grandchildren: Logan, Hunter, Caleb, Aubrey, Gabriel, Abigail, Michael, and Samuel Kirkwood

Sister, Kathleen and husband Mark Gunter of Wylie, Texas

Brother, Gary Kirkwood of Athens, Texas

Also, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Molly June Kirkwood; and parents, Wanda Lee Wolfe and Harley Ray Kirkwood.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., visitation to begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. John Whitworth officiating. A private family graveside service will follow at Old Union (Wild Cat) Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Gideons, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800; www.gideons.org.

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

01/30/2022

Fonda Alicia Polley, 55 of Center, Texas, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at UT Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Polley was born to the late Charles and Patricia Polley in Center, Texas on September 11, 1966.

Graveside service will be on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas at 1pm. Rev. Jeremy Moore will be officiating.

Visitation is on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1pm to 5pm and family visitation from 5pm to 6pm. Committal is at McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.

Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Adria Polley of Center
Andria Hubbard of Center

Grandchildren:
Caleb Parker of Center
Kaylen Parker of Center
Markovan Ratcliff of Center

Sisters:
Brandii Polley
Vivian Cartwright (Clifton) 

Nephew, Derek Everett

Nieces:
Ava Polley
Alexandria Patton
Dereka Everett

Great-Nephew, Derek Everett III

Uncles:
Douglas Himes
Stanley Himes

Aunts:
Felshia Cochran
Shannon Suber

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.

01/29/2022

Kathy Jean Jacobs, 72, of Center, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in Center. Born July 5, 1949, in Center, Kathy is the daughter of Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison. 

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Bro. Richard Goodwin will officiate.
  
She is survived by:

Sons:
Jim Jacobs and wife Michelle of Center
Tim Jacobs and wife Sonia of Joaquin
Dewayne Jacobs and wife Ashlie of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Mhegan Flanery and husband Michael of Fort Carson, Colorado
Bryon Jacobs and wife Hanna of Shelbyville
Blaine Bailey of Joaquin
Triston Smith of Shelbyville
Karista Smith of Shelbyville
Peyton Jacobs of Shelbyville
Presli Jacobs of Shelbyville
Natalie Ovalle of Amarillo

Eight great-grandchildren

Brothers:
Edward Adkison and wife Yanjun of Sugarland
David Adkison of Aiken

Sisters:
Jimmie Nell Lee of Trinity
Donna Adkison of Trinity

Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy H. Jacobs; granddaughter, Cecily McMahon; parents, Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison; and brothers, Tommy Adkison and Ronnie Adkison.

Pallbearers will be Byron Jacobs, Triston Smith, Tony Willoughby, Jeff McDaniel, Scott Jacobs, and Johnny Stanley.

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

01/28/2022

Edith Elaine Wilburn Risinger, 71, of Shelbyville, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022, while surrounded by her daughters at home. She was born November 20, 1950.

Visitation will be Friday, January 28th, from 5pm-8pm at Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Services will be 2pm, Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at Mangum Chapel. Burial will be at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Edith grew up in Goober Hill and attended Shelbyville High School. She graduated in 1969. She was in the pep squad all through high school.

Edith met the love of her life while still in high school and they were married on March 20, 1970. They were married 47 years when Troy passed away. Together they raised 4 daughters in a loving home.

Edith attended New Harmony Baptist Church. She was baptized in the Sabine River at a young age. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.

Edith loved going to fox hunts with Troy. She loved when anyone would kill a deer so she could fry the deer meat. She loved frying fish, making mashed potatoes, chicken dumplings, and making deer sausage.

Edith loved to go to revivals every chance she got. She loved going to football games and on band trips to Disney World. She served in Vidor band boosters for many years. She was a night owl and loved her nightly talks with Betty Nell. She loved reading and watching scary movies. The most beloved times were anything to do with her grandkids and great grandkids. Her favorite hobby was fishing with the family.

Edith was a caregiver for many years and truly had a heart for giving.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Tammy Casey and husband Jacob of Huntington
Jackie Chauvin and husband Armand of Shelbyville
Janet McGowan and husband Russell of Kountze
Jennifer Risinger of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
OC Stroud and wife Courtney of Shelbyville
Reece Stroud and wife Sheridan of Nacogdoches
Britni Swearingen and husband Kyle of Silsbee
Jonathan McGowan of Kountze
Emilie McGowan of Kountze
Xavier Pierce

Great Grandchildren:
Lily Stroud
Levi Stroud
Troy Swearingen

Brothers:
Douglas “Tom” Wilburn
William “Cotton” Wilburn

Best Friends:
Roxanne Denby
Betty Nell Denby

Proceeded in death by:
Husband: Louis Troy Risinger
Parents: Reece and Addie Wilburn
Sisters: Jacquline Wilburn, Maxine Miller, Darlene Nall, and Billie Sue Smith
Brothers: Kenneth Wilburn and Bob Wilburn
Niece and Best Friend: Gracie Miller Price

Serving as Pallbearers are OC Stroud, Reece Stroud, Jonathan McGowan, Kyle Swearingen, William Wilburn, and Barry Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers are Cotton Wilburn and Tom Wilburn.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

01/26/2022

McHenry Yarbrough, 74 of Timpson, Texas passed away in his home on January 25, 2022. He was born February 25,1947 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Services will be at 11am on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Sid Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor George Grace, Eulogist. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2022 from 2pm-7pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 SE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Services entrusted to Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

01/25/2022

Elma Lee Redmon Bluford, age 86, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at CHI St. Luke Memorial in San Augustine, TX.

Graveside Service is at 11am on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Haley Bush Cemetery with Rev. Orvin Garrett officiating.

Visitation is from 1pm until 6pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Garner and Son Chapel, 304 Ironosa Road, San Augustine, Texas.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Willie Bluford Jr. of Shelbyville
Eddie Bluford of Center
Johnny Bluford (Audrey) of Center
Robert Bluford of Fort Worth
Alton Bluford of Tacoma, Washington
Nicholas Bluford of San Augustine

Daughters:
Linda Arnold of San Augustine
Brenda Bluford of San Augustine
Lee Bauer (Ben) of Center
Polly Bluford of San Augustine

A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren

Sister, Dorothy Hebert of Beaumont, Texas

As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Services are entrusted to Percy Garner and Son Funeral Home.

01/25/2022

Deryl Bishop, 94, of Joaquin, Tx passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Forest Hill, Louisiana, to the late Ivey and Lessie (Dunn) Cook.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas. 

Deryl Bishop, known as Meemee to family and friends, has run a good race, fought a good fight, and through it all has “collected” so many precious friends and memories. She’s had marvelous experiences, and built a good and noble name for herself. She truly lived every moment of her 94 years! 

Deryl was born July 3, 1927, which she always laughingly said was too close to the Fourth of July to celebrate her birthday. She was born to Ivey Calhoun Cook and Lessie Inez Cook who were farmers in Forest Hill, Louisiana. She had a happy childhood there playing in the creek with her brothers and sister on the farm. She was raised by Godly parents who taught her Biblical truths by example as well as by reading the Bible and attending the little Baptist Church close by. 

She was a lovely young girl of 16 years when she met the love of her life, Raymond Hugh Bishop. They knew right away they were a “match.” They were married December 18, 1943. Ray was a young soldier in training at Camp Cliborne nearby. He was ordered to Illinois, and she went with him. They lived there until he was shipped out to England. Separation came hard for the young couple, like it did for millions of others in the days of World War II. They settled down to farming when Ray returned from the war. 

Deryl and Ray had three children – Michael Raymond Bishop, David Gerald Bishop, and Susan Louise Bishop. They were all born within three years. Texas Eastern advertised for workers, and Ray answered the ad and got a job in Castor and was later transferred to Joaquin, which was to be their permanent home. They were always able to live within their means. One of the things Meemee was always able to do was to “make do” with whatever she had. She could fix anything and made do with what she had instead of wanting  things she didn’t have. This is a valuable lesson she’s passed down to her family through the years.

They settled into the Joaquin community and made tons friends. Ray and Deryl loved attending all the school sports, especially  all the gamers their grandchildren participated in. They supported their town in anyway they could. Ray and Deryl helped build a baseball field in Joaquin and coaches or cheered for years. They loved sports, as well as games and any competition. Meemee was a ferocious competitor and managed to win most of the time at any game she played! In her later years she worked at the local food pantry and delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly of Joaquin. 

Meemee was the rock in our family and the glue that held us altogether. She was a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother who gave us all many special memories. She was so proud of all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Every single one of us knew we were loved. We thank the Lord for such a precious lady to call our own.