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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...
John Parnell Sr. Newton
John David Parnell died in his sleep on December 19, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas. He was born on June 21, 1936 to Jim and Carrie Parnell in Upshur County, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He later worked as an aviation mechanic. He loved playing his guitar and banjo and traveling with his family.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, John David Parnell of Granite Falls, Washington; his grandson, Kenneth Parnell; his sisters,...
John David Parnell died in his sleep on December 19, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas. He was born on June 21, 1936 to Jim and Carrie Parnell in Upshur County, Texas. He proudly served his...
Jessie Bohler Hearne
Mrs. Jessie Bitha Bohler, 91, of Herne, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Bryan, TX. Jessie was born April 18, 1930, in Colmesneil, TX to Bitha Conner Rawls and Robert Jesse Rawls and was one of eight children. Jessie was a southern woman to her core and lived a life devoted to her family. After completing the 8th grade at Hollyfork School, Jessie would eventually meet the love of her life- Jesse J. Bohler. The two were wed on June 18, 1945, in Woodville, TX; Jesse and Jessie...
Mrs. Jessie Bitha Bohler, 91, of Herne, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Bryan, TX. Jessie was born April 18, 1930, in Colmesneil, TX to Bitha Conner Rawls and Robert Jesse Rawls and...
Robert Earl Bryan Zavala
Mr. Robert Earl Bryan, 88, of Zavala, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home in the Boykin Community. Robert was born one of four boys on June 2, 1933, in White City of San Augustine County, TX to Earl Bryan and Ettie (Lakey) Bryan. Robert was raised in the wilds of Southeast Texas and grew up loving hunting and fishing like so many Southeast Texans do. A truly kind man, Robert was always a hard worker; a man of true integrity who didn’t whine or...
Mr. Robert Earl Bryan, 88, of Zavala, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home in the Boykin Community. Robert was born one of four boys on June 2, 1933, in White City...
James Sheffield Beaumont
Mr. James Keith Sheffield, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Keith as he was best known, was born in Silsbee on August 9, 1952, to William H. Sheffield and Nelda Faye (Murphy) Sheffield.
Keith was a hard worker and an electrician by trade, but that didn’t stop him from doing a million different odd and end jobs during his lifetime. He was always doing something, even when Keith became ill, he kept up with his vegetable garden and even did home repairs to his...
Mr. James Keith Sheffield, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Keith as he was best known, was born in Silsbee on August 9, 1952, to William H. Sheffield and Nelda Faye...
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...
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