1933-2021 Thomas Walter Davis, Sr.; 88; a longtime resident of Friendswood, TX; passed on Tuesday; December 7, 2021 in Madisonville, TX. A celebration of Thomas’s life is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Madisonville’s Xzavier Whaley looks for a teammate midair during the team’s 63-39 victory over Robinson at MHS Monday. The win marked the team’s second straight to open district place after they defeated no. 9 Connally in a 62-60 thriller at MHS Friday. (See News for more) CAMPBELL ATKINS

A funeral service honoring the life of Dorothy Starns, 83, of Midway, Texas was held 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Joel Douget and Loyd Harper officiated the service. Interment followed in Midway Cemetery, Midway, Texas.

Normangee Panthers basketball legend Joseph Jones was honored by the high school and had his number 30 jersey retired in the presence of family and friends Friday. Jones led the Panthers to a Class 1A State Championship in 2004 before joining the Texas A&M Aggies, where he earned All-Big 12 honors in each of his four seasons. He is the first Normangee player to have his number retired. NORMANGEE HIGH SCHOOL

Funeral services for Joyce Diserens, 78, of North Zulch, Texas will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Bro. Glenn Connor, pastor of Elwood Baptist Church, will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Willowhole Cemetery near North Zulch. A public visitation will take place Wednesday, January 26th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Vincent Travelle Downing was born on December 6, 1975 to the parents of Dwight Andrew Downing and Lula Downing. He attended Madison High School in Houston, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Frank Fanniel, Sr. and was baptized. Vincent was active in the church. He enjoyed Sunday School, Sunshine Band, Purity Class and YPWW singing in the youth choir. He loved to recite poems, he loved drama and loved to be in plays and other activities of the church. Later, Vincent moved to Santa Rosa, California and resided there until his passing. Surely he will be missed.

Dorothy Ophelia Hogan (91) of Humble, TX, passed peacefully at home, on January 21, 2022, with her children by her side. She had prepared for this day at the age of 21, when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.