All Obituaries
Robert Carlton Burks, of Kirbyville, TX passed away at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. Robert was born in Texas City, TX to Clarence Arlan Burks and Tommie Jean Walker Burks. His family moved to Kirbyville and then to Magnolia Springs when he was a young boy. Robert was a Kirbyville High School graduate and remained a resident of the area throughout most of his life.
Robert pursued careers in the construction and commercial truck driving industries and was...
Robert Carlton Burks, of Kirbyville, TX passed away at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. Robert was born in Texas City, TX to Clarence Arlan Burks and Tommie Jean...
Mr. Rudolph Blanton Means passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Rudolph was born on April 14, 1941 to Oscar and Mary Means in Rose City, Texas.
Rudolph worked as a welder for 20 plus years. He loved to fish, cook and of course, eat! One of specialties was an amazing salsa that everyone loved. When he wasn’t cooking or fishing he would spend time with his family, he had a blast playing games with them like, 42, Texas Hold’em, and washers. If there was good...
Mr. Rudolph Blanton Means passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Rudolph was born on April 14, 1941 to Oscar and Mary Means in Rose City, Texas.
Rudolph worked as a welder...
Mr. Randell Turner, 97, of Jasper, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. Randell was born in Lexington, Texas to Archie Wright Turner and Sealy Ann (Howry) Turner on April 28,1921.
He graduated from Port Neches High School in 1938 and began to work as a shipfitter with Brown Ship Building and Consolidated Steel Corp. Randell fought in World War II in the 3rd Army and was in involved in the battles of Ardennes and Rhineland and then as an attaché during the...
Mr. Randell Turner, 97, of Jasper, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. Randell was born in Lexington, Texas to Archie Wright Turner and Sealy Ann (Howry) Turner on April...
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...
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