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Gerald McMath Sugar Land
Gerald Bryant McMath, age 92, of Sugarland, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jack Hamilton and Mary Ellen Gay McMath.
Gerald was a kind, honest man, with an unshakable character defined by the things he treasured on this Earth. He believed in the Lord, hard work, and his family. Friends were welcomed by him without reservation his entire life; he opened his heart and fellowship to those in need. He was giving, not just to the...
Gerald Bryant McMath, age 92, of Sugarland, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jack Hamilton and Mary Ellen Gay McMath.
Gerald was a...
Christine Lakey Farrsville
Mrs. Christine Vernie (Roberts) Lakey, 83, of Farrsville, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born in Bronson, TX on Sunday, January 1, 1939, to Archie Roberts and Odell Vernie (Flowers) Roberts. Christine was a devoted wife, mother, and “MawMaw Tine”; her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were everything to her. She had a few careers over the course of her life but was most proud of being a Nurses Aid. One of...
Mrs. Christine Vernie (Roberts) Lakey, 83, of Farrsville, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born in Bronson, TX on Sunday, January 1, 1939,...
William Jones Shreveport
Mr. William "Billy" Dearl Jones, 72, of Shreveport, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Billy was born in Jasper on Saturday, September 3, 1949, to William Burnett Jones and Helen Ruth (Murray) Jones and was one of seven children.
Billy was probably the toughest man you’d ever know; little stopped or even slowed him down in life. A capable and determined man who always knew how to get the job done right, Billy was a hard worker and an amazing father. Seen by many as not...
Mr. William "Billy" Dearl Jones, 72, of Shreveport, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Billy was born in Jasper on Saturday, September 3, 1949, to William Burnett Jones and Helen Ruth...
Michael Kane Hemphill
Michael Eugene Kane, 70, of Hemphill, TX crossed over on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born on Saturday, February 2, 1952, in Chicago, IL to his parents Ronald R. Kane and Menerva Imogene Kane and was one of their six children. He served his country in the US Army from 1972 to 1992, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before retiring. Michael was a devoted man who loved to fish and loved his dogs. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by...
Michael Eugene Kane, 70, of Hemphill, TX crossed over on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born on Saturday, February 2, 1952, in Chicago, IL to his parents Ronald R. Kane and Menerva Imogene Kane...
Norma Britton Bronson
Mrs. Norma Louise (Young) Britton was born on January 24, 1959, in Temple, Texas to parents Leola “Tootsie” and Martin Cleveland Young. Norma was the third child of what would eventually become five children. Not long after Norma’s birth, the family moved to Houston, Texas and made a home at 2923 Briarwick. As a child, Norma enjoyed playing with her siblings, friends, and cousins and was described as always being a kind person, even from a young age. Norma often recalled...
Mrs. Norma Louise (Young) Britton was born on January 24, 1959, in Temple, Texas to parents Leola “Tootsie” and Martin Cleveland Young. Norma was the third child of what would...
Johnny Miller Brookland
Mr. Johnny Dalton Miller, 87, of Brookland, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was Born in the town of Browndell, in Jasper County, Texas to parents, Pearl and Artie Miller, but was raised by his grandparents, Livia and Lewis Cooper.
He Lived his whole life in Jasper County. By trade he was a carpenter, and he served as staff sergeant in the U.S. Army while stationed in Alaska. He received an honorable discharge in 1958, and upon returning home he worked for Brown and Root, and...
Mr. Johnny Dalton Miller, 87, of Brookland, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was Born in the town of Browndell, in Jasper County, Texas to parents, Pearl and Artie Miller, but was...
Donna Coker Jasper
Mrs. Donna Ruth (Womack) Coker, 61, of Jasper, passed away peacefully with her husband and children beside her on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Donna was born on Wednesday, November 2, 1960, in Houston, Texas to Mr. Carmon Womack and Mrs. Barbara Nadine (Manshack) Womack; she was one of three children the couple had and raised here in the Southeast Texas area.
Donna was an amazing woman who accomplished many things over the course of her beautiful life; from motherhood to...
Mrs. Donna Ruth (Womack) Coker, 61, of Jasper, passed away peacefully with her husband and children beside her on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Donna was born on Wednesday,...
Dr. David Morris, PhD Jasper
Dr. David Warden Morris, PhD, 92, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Newton, Texas. David was born on Saturday, July 22, 1922, in Port Arthur, Texas to Mr. Walter Morris and Mrs. Ida Belle (Warden) Morris. An accomplished and dedicated man, David obtained his PhD in Psychology and went on to teach as a professor for many years in addition to owning his own business. David was married to Marta Counsuela (Zetina) Morris until the day he died and was a loving...
Dr. David Warden Morris, PhD, 92, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Newton, Texas. David was born on Saturday, July 22, 1922, in Port Arthur, Texas to Mr. Walter...
Arthur Slagle Jr. Webster
Mr. Arthur Thomas Slagle Jr., 90, of Webster, passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Arthur was born in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, August 24, 1931 to Mr. Arthur Thomas Slagle Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Isabel (Parker) Slagle.
In addition to the many accomplishments over his 90 years of living, Arthur was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and served his county faithfully during the Korean War.
Cremation services for Mr. Slagle have been entrusted to...
Mr. Arthur Thomas Slagle Jr., 90, of Webster, passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Arthur was born in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, August 24, 1931 to Mr. Arthur Thomas...
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