All Obituaries
Doris McDaniel Jasper
Doris Pauline Ellis McDaniel, 80, passed away at her home in Jasper on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born May 16, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to her parents Elbert John Ellis and Ethel Mabel Langley Ellis, Pauline was a country girl right from the start. A self-starter and determined to make the most out of every situation, it was truly hard to get Pauline down. The definition of jack-of-all-trades and admittedly a master of none, there was still nothing Pauline couldn’t do; “Chief...
Doris Pauline Ellis McDaniel, 80, passed away at her home in Jasper on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born May 16, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to her parents Elbert John Ellis and Ethel Mabel Langley...
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...
Mr. Charlie Christian passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Services are pending at this time.
Mr. Charlie Christian passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
Services are pending at this time.
Donna Daigle Jasper
Donna Jean Daigle, 69, passed away at her home in Jasper on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Jefferson Newby and wife Kristie, Shawn Daigle; her brothers, Daniel A Morand and wife Doreen of Rhode Island, Albert A Morand II of Rhode Island; her sisters, Jeannie M Zuba and husband John of Vermont, Mary E Gervais and husband Roger of Rhode Island, Victoria O’Dell and husband Ron of Massachusetts; her grandson, Kristofer Mincey of Vidor; her 3...
Donna Jean Daigle, 69, passed away at her home in Jasper on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Jefferson Newby and wife Kristie, Shawn Daigle; her...
Cinda Danna Jasper
Cinda Lee Black Danna, 70, of Jasper passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 4, 2020. Cinda was born on February 4, 1950 in Beaumont, Texas to her parents, L. J. Black and Anita Smith Black and was one of four children. Cinda was best described as a wonderful wife, devoted mother, loving sister, and best friend; she spent her entire life loving and helping others. Cinda was good with computers and loved the ability to connect with new people that working on computers afforded her,...
Cinda Lee Black Danna, 70, of Jasper passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 4, 2020. Cinda was born on February 4, 1950 in Beaumont, Texas to her parents, L. J. Black and Anita Smith...
Mary Runnels Houston
Mary Maumee Runnels, 90, of Houston, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born January 24, 1930 in Braddus, TX to O.K. Runnels and Lottie Harvey. An extremely intelligent woman, Mary earned a PhD in Philosophy and dedicated her life to the education of others; from teaching home economics as a high school teacher to being a professor with various universities in many states over the course of her career, Mary’s impact on those around her cannot be denied. A strong, independent,...
Mary Maumee Runnels, 90, of Houston, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born January 24, 1930 in Braddus, TX to O.K. Runnels and Lottie Harvey. An extremely intelligent woman, Mary earned...
Chris Batson Silsbee
John Christopher “Chris” Batson, 51, of Silsbee, passed away peaceably in his sleep on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home.
Chris was born in Pasadena, Texas to Dan and Phyllis Batson on August 5, 1969. He went to high school at South Houston High School and later received his GED. He worked as a cook and later as a truck driver and an Air Conditioning Trainee. He enjoyed music, football, working on cars and anything mechanical.
Chris is survived by his father Dan Batson;...
John Christopher “Chris” Batson, 51, of Silsbee, passed away peaceably in his sleep on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home.
Chris was born in Pasadena, Texas to Dan and Phyllis...
John Daigle Brookeland
Mr. John Daigle, 75, passed away at his home in Brookland on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, Donna Daigle; his sons, Shawn C. Daigle, Michael Newby and wife Kristie; as well and his grand son, Kristifer Skyler Mincey.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Lillias Daigle.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Forest Oaks Funeral Home.
Mr. John Daigle, 75, passed away at his home in Brookland on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, Donna Daigle; his sons, Shawn C. Daigle, Michael...
William Sheffield Spurger
William (Tator) Sheffield, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2020.
Tator was married for 62 years to the love of his life, Nelda Faye. He was a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He enjoyed talking to people about ancestry and loved to joke with and pick on anyone he could. Tator also found excitement in riding in the rodeo until his health prevented him from doing so. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Nelda Sheffield;...
William (Tator) Sheffield, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2020.
Tator was married for 62 years to the love of his life, Nelda Faye. He was a husband, a father, and a grandfather. He...
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