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Mary Boyett Jasper
Mrs. Mary Ruth Dunman Boyett, 85, of Jasper, was born on November 23, 1935 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Originally from St. Augustine, Mary was a southern woman at heart, loving her family above all. Mary was married to Wallace Dunman for 33 years and had 6 children together. After loosing Wallace, Mary was lucky enough to find one more true love in Norman Boyett who shared another 22 years of Mary’s life before he too...
Mrs. Mary Ruth Dunman Boyett, 85, of Jasper, was born on November 23, 1935 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Originally from St....
Mary Burdett Jasper
Mary Lula (Brooks) Burdett, 78, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Mary was born in San Antonio on August 15, 1943 to Roy and Amy Brooks.
In 1962, two individuals met in college. In 1963, Jim Burdett married Mary Brooks, and she became Mrs. Mary Burdett. She was called “Mare” by those who were the closest to her. Their life together became an “Adventure with God”.
As they grew in their relationship with The Lord Jesus Christ and with each other,...
Mary Lula (Brooks) Burdett, 78, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Mary was born in San Antonio on August 15, 1943 to Roy and Amy Brooks.
In 1962, two individuals met in...
Douglas Brown Jasper
Mr. Douglas Dalton Brown, 81, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Douglas was born on September 24, 1939 in Sour Lake to Daniel and Floy Brown. Growing up in a large family, one of eight children, Douglas learned at a young age the true meaning and value of family- a lesson that he would carry with him throughout his entire life. Douglas met and married the love of his life, Jo Evelyn more than 60 years ago; together they built a family and a life full of love. Douglas...
Mr. Douglas Dalton Brown, 81, of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Douglas was born on September 24, 1939 in Sour Lake to Daniel and Floy Brown. Growing up in a large family,...
Kerlon Shives Zavalla, TX
Mr. Kerlon Shives, 93, of Zavalla, Texas went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born in Sulphur Springs TX, on January 8, 1928 to William and Rosa Shives.
Kerlon was an adventurous person at heart who never had a dull moment. From the time he was a child he could always be found playing tops, washers, or horseshoes and would always come home from school with a pocket full of marbles. Kerlon’s favorite time of the year was always Christmas, he would be filled with joy...
Mr. Kerlon Shives, 93, of Zavalla, Texas went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born in Sulphur Springs TX, on January 8, 1928 to William and Rosa Shives.
Kerlon was an...
Charles Kimmey Kirbyville
Charles Wayne-Wilson Kimmey, 59, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Newton. He was born in Jasper, TX on January 30, 1962 to Arthur Kimmey and Bobbie Vann.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Samantha Durdin and wife Jess of Silsbee, Jesse Kimmey of Jasper, Trish Hodges and husband Jerry Jr. of Silsbee; his siblings, Sherri Phillips, Dana Ragsdale, Donna Dodson, Melanie Smith, Troy Newman, and Jackie Wilson; and his grandchildren; Iria Primrose, Kaylee Primrose, Joshua...
Charles Wayne-Wilson Kimmey, 59, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Newton. He was born in Jasper, TX on January 30, 1962 to Arthur Kimmey and Bobbie Vann.
Left to cherish his memory...
Roy McGar Brookeland
Roy Earl McGar, 71, passed away at his home in Brookeland on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Roy Earl McGar II and wife Amelia, Christopher Edward McGar and wife Elizabeth; his brother, Johnny Hightower and wife Shirley; his sister, Barabra Faye Quinn; his grandchildren, ReAnna McGar, Roy Earl McGar III and Katherine LeAnn McGar.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Thelma McGar; and his lovely wife, Katherine Darlene McGar.
A...
Roy Earl McGar, 71, passed away at his home in Brookeland on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Roy Earl McGar II and wife Amelia, Christopher Edward...
Belinda Sue “Bee” Rhea, age 69, passed away from this life on January 26, 2021 in Beaumont, TX, as her dragonesque soul took flight into the heavens. Belinda was born on June 24, 1951 in Texarkana, TX to William Henry and Vonda Lea Boughner VanZandt.
In Belinda, three immutable qualities radiated her unique and colorful nature: she was youthful always in her heart; happiness was her compass in all of life’s situations; and the love she had, no matter the...
Belinda Sue “Bee” Rhea, age 69, passed away from this life on January 26, 2021 in Beaumont, TX, as her dragonesque soul took flight into the heavens. Belinda was born on June 24,...
Doris McDaniel Jasper
Doris Pauline Ellis McDaniel passed away at 80 years of age at her home in Jasper Tx. On Tuesday, January 19th 2021. She was born May 16th, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to her parents Elbert John Ellis and Ethel Mabel Langley Ellis. Pauline was a bit of a tomboy but soon grew into a beautiful young woman. A determined young lady raised around strong-willed women.
She was intuitive and clever. She could fix just about anything to make it last.
It sometimes felt like you were living on the...
Doris Pauline Ellis McDaniel passed away at 80 years of age at her home in Jasper Tx. On Tuesday, January 19th 2021. She was born May 16th, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to her parents Elbert John...
Myrtle Amanda (Lindsey) Blanchard, age 83, passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1937 in Jasper, TX to John E. and Edith Bernice Jolly Lindsey.
The heart bestowed upon her was special, emanating brightly with many virtues, yet woven within every fiber was love, pure and unwearied. Life was hard at times, though Myrtle’s kindheartedness, devotion, and passion was felt by all that crossed her path. None knew this more than her beloved children, whom she raised as...
Myrtle Amanda (Lindsey) Blanchard, age 83, passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born on April 9, 1937 in Jasper, TX to John E. and Edith Bernice Jolly Lindsey.
The heart bestowed upon her...
Irma Gillen Kirbyville
Irma “Jean” Whittington Gillen, 80, passed away at her home in Kirbyville on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Irma was born on May 31, 1940 to Charles Whittington and Flora Robertson in Houston. Owning several businesses over the years, she was passionate about many different things, especially journalism. Irma worked as a proofreader for the Galveston Daily News in the early 60’s where her attention to detail was much needed. She was a long-time resident of Arkansas, where she...
Irma “Jean” Whittington Gillen, 80, passed away at her home in Kirbyville on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Irma was born on May 31, 1940 to Charles Whittington and Flora Robertson in...
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