All Obituaries
Carlene White, 74, of Zavalla, TX passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, September 14, 2018. Carlene was born on July 10, 1944 to Dock and Edna White in Livingston, TX.
Carlene was a giver, she believed in helping others and her commitment to blessing others was never dampened. She would happily give the shirt off her back to someone in need. Carlene poured her heart into a small café in Zavalla, TX that she owned and operated for many years, her customers loved her...
Carlene White, 74, of Zavalla, TX passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, September 14, 2018. Carlene was born on July 10, 1944 to Dock and Edna White in Livingston, TX.
Carlene was...
Mr. Bennie Ray Mathews passed away at the age of 62 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Bennie was born on October 23, 1955 to Elmer and Nelda Mathews in Dallas, Texas.
Bennie graduated from Jasper High School in 1974 and went on to the University of Houston where he got an Associates Degree. He worked as an electrician for many years. He was a great man and loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Bennie is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Nelda Mathews.
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Mr. Bennie Ray Mathews passed away at the age of 62 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Bennie was born on October 23, 1955 to Elmer and Nelda Mathews in Dallas, Texas.
Bennie graduated from Jasper...
Mrs. Jacqueline Jean Hughes passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 93. Jean was born on August 2, 1925 to Albert and Thelma Bragg in Bonham, Texas.
Jean married the love of her life, James Hughes, on January 31, 1947 in Dallas, Texas; they were wed for 71 years. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She loved to play cards and dominoes; especially playing chicken foot with a group of her friends. Jean was a member of the home extension club and held many...
Mrs. Jacqueline Jean Hughes passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 93. Jean was born on August 2, 1925 to Albert and Thelma Bragg in Bonham, Texas.
Jean married the love of her...
Mr. Donald Ray Martin passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Don was born on Sunday, June 30, 1935 to his parents Don and Margie Martin in Dallas, Texas. Don always thought of himself as a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas; a long-time resident of Nederland, TX, after he retired from DuPont Beaumont, he and his wife moved to Colmesneil, Texas to enjoy living at the lake house on Lake Amanda. He coached baseball for many generations, taking pride in his...
Mr. Donald Ray Martin passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Don was born on Sunday, June 30, 1935 to his parents Don and Margie Martin in Dallas, Texas. Don always thought of...
Polly Ann Howard, 77, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by her family. Polly was born on May 15, 1941 in Center, Texas to Thomas “Bud” and Willie Mae Porter. Polly was a loving and faithful wife to Henry Howard for 49 years. She was also a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. Polly enjoyed gardening; she loved flowers, all types of flowers. She also loved to fish. Polly will be missed by those she...
Polly Ann Howard, 77, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by her family. Polly was born on May 15, 1941 in Center, Texas to Thomas “Bud” and...
Addie Crystal Marie Craven passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 39. Addie was born on October 27, 1978 to Ricky and Alta Okun in Silsbee, Texas.
Addie met her husband of 17 years, Benjamin Craven in Beaumont, Texas and they have 3 beautiful children. She loved frogs, fishing, cooking, and she was very crafty; she loved Pinterest. Part of Addie’s life mission was to take excellent care of her children and family, and she did just that. She had a pure and simple heart...
Addie Crystal Marie Craven passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 39. Addie was born on October 27, 1978 to Ricky and Alta Okun in Silsbee, Texas.
Addie met her husband of 17...
Ms. Alice Dotson passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 91. Alice was born on April 22, 1927 to Thomas and Bessie McNeil in Silsbee, Texas.
Alice was a devoted wife to the late Harold Dean Dotson, a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook. She loved and doted on all her children and grandchildren, and cherished her family. Alice had a love of reading, music, and even tap danced in her younger years. She loved to travel and appreciated all of God’s landscapes. While...
Ms. Alice Dotson passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 91. Alice was born on April 22, 1927 to Thomas and Bessie McNeil in Silsbee, Texas.
Alice was a devoted wife to the late...
Harold James Bartlett passed away peacefully, at the age of 87, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after battling many years of Alzheimer’s and dementia, at The Oaks of Beaumont Nursing Home. He was born on September 30, 1930 in Pennsylvania.
Harold served in the United States Marine Corps where he fought in the Korean War. After leaving the service he became an accountant. He loved all sports and had an amazing knowledge of all kinds of sporting facts.
Harold is...
Harold James Bartlett passed away peacefully, at the age of 87, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after battling many years of Alzheimer’s and dementia, at The Oaks of Beaumont Nursing Home....
Mrs. Myra Louise Smyly Kent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the age of 89. Myra was born in Roganville, Texas on May 4, 1929 to Sam and Lera Smyly.
Myra owned and operated Kent’s Flower & Jewelry Shop in Silsbee, Texas for many years. After moving to Jasper, you could find her working at Hancock Gifts until it closed. She loved playing golf and bridge, but most of all Myra loved her family.
Myra is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lera Smyly; her...
Mrs. Myra Louise Smyly Kent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the age of 89. Myra was born in Roganville, Texas on May 4, 1929 to Sam and Lera Smyly.
Myra owned and operated...
Margaret Elaine Davenport, 59, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2018. Margaret was born to Vernon and Kathleen Davenport on August 8,1958 in Livingston, Texas.
Margaret worked for Morgan Oil over 17 years as a Truck Stop Manager. She loved dogs, especially Trouble, who she is playing with now in Heaven. Margaret always put others before herself, she loved to dance, listen to music, fishing, camping with Air, and traveling with friends and family. She also loved to gamble, there was...
Margaret Elaine Davenport, 59, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2018. Margaret was born to Vernon and Kathleen Davenport on August 8,1958 in Livingston, Texas.
Margaret worked for Morgan...
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