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William “Billy” Floyd Seago, 91, of Jasper passed from his earthly home into the gates of heaven on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Timberidge Nursing & Rehabilitation in Jasper. He was met at those pearly gates by his precious “Momma” Connie Wilma Seago and “Daddy” Hyriam Melvin Seago and a brother Ray. He was also greeted by a niece, Diane, nephew Randy Schoenrock, great niece Rachelle Hughes, and great nephew Blake Schoenrock. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Cason Monk Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas with private interment to be held at Swift Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Nacogdoches.

Billy was the first of four children born on June 6, 1931 to Hyriam Melvin Seago and Connie Wilma Winder Seago in Swift, Texas. Billy grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was an active member of the Missionary Baptist Church and was Baptized in the “Muddy Waters” of nearby Rucker Pond; as was a sign of the times. He spent time as a school bus driver working for Nacogdoches ISD. He later obtained the job he loved the most, Lead Janitor for Raguet Elementary School in Nacogdoches, where he retired after 35 years of service. His favorite past time was going to eat at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, two beautiful sisters Shirley Kahla of Jasper and Wilma Schoenrock & husband James of Mesquite; as well as nieces Johnette Bouse & husband Charles of Jasper, Debbie Butcher & husband Ralph of Nacogdoches, and Tammie Davis & husband Mark; and nephew David Schoenrock. The family would like to give a special thanks to Timberidge Nursing & Rehabilitation and Harbor Hospice. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Molly Jean Fletcher, 75, of Tyler passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with graveside services at 3:00 p.m. at Nevills Chapel Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. The family will greet friends on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Molly was born on October 6, 1947 in Marshall, Texas to Morris & Hazel Scott. A long-time resident of Jasper, she was a member of the 1966 graduating class of Jasper High School. She attended the Jasper Bible Church where she played the piano for many years. In 1971 she graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and then graduated with her Master’s Degree of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985. She had been a resident of Tyler for the past six years. Molly is also fondly remembered for her numerous years teaching for Jasper Independent School District and First Baptist Christian School. She is survived by her sons Greg Fletcher & wife Lynette of Tyler and David Fletcher & wife Jessie of Lufkin; daughter Kellie Fletcher of Lufkin; sisters Wanda Bittick of Kilgore and Vanda Babich of New Braunsfels; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents Morris & Hazel Scott and a daughter Kristina Fletcher Comeaux. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.  

Joe Warner, 81, of Jasper passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Beaumont. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jasper County Cowboy Church in Jasper with interment to follow at West Oaks Cemetery in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the church on Thursday.

Joe was born on December 24, 1941 in Evadale, Texas to Charles & Wilsie Warner. A life-long resident of Texas and a long-time resident of Jasper, he worked and retired as a heavy equipment operator. A loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather he is survived by his sons Gary Warner & wife Delores of Jasper and Steven Warner & wife Stacy of Brookeland; brothers Charles Warner Jr. & wife Barbara of Livingston and Durwood Warner of Brookeland; sisters Sherry Rash of Jasper, Diane Thompson of Silsbee and Terry Williams & husband Bruce of Jasper; grandchildren Jodie, Kyle, Brodey, Brantley, & Amie; as well as great grandchildren Fallon, Case & Cash. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles & Wilsie Warner and wife Elaine Warner. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home and Crematory.         

Harold E. Kennedy, 84, of Jasper passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Tanglewood Baptist Church in Jasper. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Salem Cemetery in Bloomburg, Texas on Tuesday. The family will greet friends on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper.

Harold was born on October 4, 1938 in Kilgore, Texas to E. D. & Audrey Bardwell Kennedy. He graduated from Kountze High School in 1957, attended Lon Morris Jr. College on a basketball scholarship, and graduated from Lon Morris in 1959. He began his life’s work in Criminal Justice in 1960 as a Police Officer with the City of Houston. He left in 1966 to return to Sam Houston State University to complete his college degree. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Economics. He worked as a counselor for the Mountain View School for Boys in Gatesville, Texas from 1966 to 1968. He was employed by the Texas Youth Council from 1968 to 1970 and from 1970 to 1973 he was an Adult Probation Officer for the County of Dallas. In 1973 until 1976, he was the Project Director and Chief Probation Officer of the newly created First Judicial District Probation Department. He established probation offices in each of the four counties, where none had previously existed. In 1977 he was appointed by the Commissioner’s Court to fill a two-year unexpired term as Jasper County Judge. He was also elected for two more full terms of four years each. He decided not to run for re-election in 1987 for a third term, due to the illness of his daughter. He did return to his position at the First Judicial District Probation Department until his retirement in 2001. He received many honors and awards from State and County entities while he was County Judge and a Probation Officer. While he was County Judge, he established the first Jasper County Retirement System and was responsible for the building of the new Jasper County Jail. He was elected and served as a member of the Jasper Memorial Hospital District Board of Trustees in 1994. He was an ordained deacon of Tanglewood Baptist Church of Jasper in 1974, where he taught Sunday School classes until a few years ago when his health declined.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Olivia Kennedy of Jasper; son Steven Kennedy & wife Lynda of San Antonio; daughter Treva Kennedy Sullins & husband Danny of Lumberton; grandchildren Judd Kennedy & wife Lauren of San Antonio, Krysten Kennedy Schulmeier & husband Nathan of San Antonio, and Patrick Sullins & wife Michaela of Kountze; great grandchildren Colson and Parker Kennedy, Barrett and Jasper Schulmeier, and Ryann and Abilene Sullins. There was also a very special love for his nephew Jason Hall & wife Sophie, and his daughter Grace of Rosenberg. He was preceded in death by his parents E.D. & Audrey Bardwell Kennedy, his baby brother Judd Wayne Kennedy, and his beloved sister Jane Kennedy Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tanglewood Baptist Church, the Gideon’s International, or the charity of your choice. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home of Jasper.

Joe Ard, 76, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Shultz Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Joe was born on August 8, 1946 in Rockland, Texas to Cary & Erma Ard. He served his country in the United States Air Force for over ten years and retired from United Parcel Service in 2002 with over thirty years of service. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, he is survived by his son Joe Ard Jr. & wife Karen of Dallas; daughters Mary Mosher & husband Mike of Mabank, Annie Brundage & husband Darrell of Jasper, and Tammy Berryman & husband Phillip of Ft. Worth; brothers Bill Ard & wife Camilla of Austin and Robert Ard & wife Jane of Forney; grandchildren Tiffany Mosher & Brian Thomas, Michael Mosher Jr., Christopher Mosher & Diana, Jordan Mosher, Courtney Ard & Chase Nara, Dylan Ard, Joshua Ard & Samantha, Elizabeth Covarrubias & Michael, and Alex Berryman; as well as thirteen great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Cary Ard and Erma DuBose and brothers Wesley Ard and Tommy Ard. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charlotte Marie Boyette passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Brookeland, Texas. A Celebration of Life gathering will be on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Peachtree Baptist Church.

Charlotte was born on March 22, 2021 in Lufkin, Texas to Ryan & Rachel Boyette of Brookeland. She is survived by her sister Harper Boyette; brother Asher Boyette; grandparents Kevin & Teresa Boyette of Cairo Springs and David & Leslie Seese of Brookeland; as well as a host of family and friends that loved her. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sharon Berry, 54, of Jasper passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 in Jasper. Sharon was born on June 6, 1968 in Beeville, Texas to Earnest & Addie Berry. A resident of Houston, she had been a resident of Jasper since 2016. She is survived by her niece Kimberly Berry of Houston; caregivers Janice Brewer and Mellodie Brewer of Jasper; sister-in-law Jan Berry of Houston; and aunt Helen McCamey of Chandler. A private Celebration of Life Service was held with her family and friends. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tom Crenshaw, 91 of Jasper, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Tom Crenshaw was born July 3, 1931, in Silverton, Texas at home to Leslie and Opal Crenshaw. At an early age, his father, mother, brother, and he moved to Houston, Texas, where he was raised, graduated high school, attended the University of Houston for one year and worked at several jobs after school and on weekends. He was in the R.O.T.C. program at San Jacinto High School and a charter member at the University of Houston. Tom served in the Texas National Guard, the Regular Army and the Army Reserves. During his Regular Army career, he served at 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. After his discharge in December, 1952, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he went to work for Texas Electric Service Company. On August 14, 1954, he returned to Chicago to marry Norma Dean Petty, at the Northwest Church of Christ, and promptly brought her to Fort Worth, Texas. They also lived in Bedford, Texas, for several years, moving to Jasper, Texas in June, 1963 when he began work for Visador Company as the Data Processing Manager. He brought Visador into the computer age and when the company sold in 1988 and moved the headquarters to Jacksonville, Florida, in October 1989, Tom, moved too, for a year and a half, then retired and came back to Jasper. He also worked as a consultant at in the late 1990's for the City of Jasper on their computer applications and a few others in Jasper on their computers. He received a degree in Computer Science from Kennedy - Western University in 1992.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and taught Bible classes for many years. He served as Jasper County Republican Chairman several times. He was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Jasper, serving as president and division lieutenant governor. He is survived by his son Leslie Crenshaw and fiancé Melinda Shurr; daughter Kathleen Crenshaw; grandchildren Thomas Harper, Stephen Harper, Lynda Taylor, and John Crenshaw, great- grandchildren Dylan, Dominic, Bennett, Reese, Lynley, Caden, and Walker. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma Dean Petty, his parents Leslie and Opal Crenshaw, his one brother Hugh, and a great granddaughter Alannah Lynn Harper. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Shara Rogers Crane, 36, of Call passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Call, Texas. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper to celebrate her life.

 Shara was born on July 5, 1986 in Galveston, Texas to David Rogers and Sherry Berwick. She graduated from Vidor High School and was a resident of Silsbee and Kirbyville. A loving daughter, mother and aunt, she is survived by her dad David & Laurie Rogers of Call; mother Sherry Berwick; sons Hayden Bertrand & wife Tracee of Call and Hunter Crane of Kirbyville; daughter Haylee Bertrand of Call; brothers Dylan Rogers & wife Torino of Call, Deric Rogers & wife Megan of Vidor, and Laythan Wallace & wife Katy of Call; sisters Emily Burch & husband Evan of Call, Kirstee Sitton & husband Tyler of Buna, and Brennah Berwick of Beaumont; a granddaughter Kollins; as well as many nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comoron Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dal “Daddy Dal” Coleman, 90, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Jasper. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Dal was born on May 11, 1932 in Caldwell, Texas to Earl and Miladie Coleman. He grew up in Huntsville and enlisted with the United States Army, where he served for two years. In 1963, Dal moved to Jasper and began a legacy that many remember to this day. He served Jasper Independent School District for 54 years. He was a coach, teacher, assistant principal, Jasper Middle School Principal, and Jasper High School Principal. After retiring as Jasper High School Principal, he returned to the district as a Truant Officer. Dal made lasting friendships during his time at Jasper ISD and was well respected for his work and dedication. He was also very proud of his yard; he spent lots of time on his zero-turn lawnmower making sure that his yard always looked its best. Dal loved his family. He loved time spent with them, especially when they could spend time at the beach house. 

He leaves behind a family that knew they were loved by him, unconditionally. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Maureen Coleman of Jasper; son Chris Coleman & wife Debbie of Jasper; daughters Cathy Slaydon & husband Bobby of Midlothian and Stephanie Stephen & husband Alan of Leander; brother Kenneth Coleman & wife Bea of Huntsville; grandchildren Sunny Stephens & husband Eric, Lindsay Stuebe & husband Jason, Blake Coleman & wife Lori, Jacob Coleman, Alex Coleman & wife Elise, Mackenzie Barger, John Michael Barger, and Sean Barger; as well as great grandchildren Caden Stuebe, Emma Coleman, Addison Stuebe, Riley Coleman, and Ellie Stephens. He is preceded in death by his brothers Doyle Ray Coleman and Howell Dean Coleman. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to The Reaud House in Beaumont. https://reaudguesthouse.org/give/wish-list/ Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory 

Pauline Crosby, 90, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with a private interment at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pauline was born on January 13, 1932 in Pineland, Texas to Alvin & Nellie Morgan. A resident of Pineland, she moved to Jasper in 1947. A proud wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, she dearly loved her family. She is survived by her daughter Sherrie Nell Sandrock of Brookeland; sister Johnnie Ruth Johnson & husband Kenny of Jasper; sister-in-law Sandra Morgan of Lufkin; grandchildren Allen “Tra” YBarbo & wife Sheila and Shon YBarbo & wife Paige; great grandchildren Keleigh Dunman & husband Dalton, Brayton YBarbo, Krystal, Jaylee, Brianne, Carleigh & Emilio; great great grandchildren Case Dunman and Darby Lee YBarbo; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband B.E. Crosby, brothers Billy Charles Morgan and Arthur Gene Morgan and wife Bonnie, and sons-in-law Allen YBarbo and Ronnie Sandrock. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sam Houston Ellis, 81, of Brookeland, Texas died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Sam was born in Jasper on April 21, 1941 to Travis M. & Ora Mae Ellis. A resident of Houston he moved to Brookeland when he retired from the construction industry. After retirement from the construction industry, he continued working in the horse racing business for twenty plus years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing poker, breeding and racing horses. He was an avid sports fan and a life-long Dallas Cowboys Fan.

Sam is survived by his wife Dorothy Bass Ellis of Brookeland; son Andy Ellis of Houston; daughters Pamela Ellis Click of Houston and Cindy Marik & husband Brad of Houston; sisters Annie Merle Roebuck of Brookeland and Norma M. Sisney of Spring; grandchildren Heather, Christine, Shonda, Ariel, Marc, Colton, Austin, Cameron, and Carson; and a great grandson John Walker. He is preceded in death by his parents Travis M. and Ora Mae Ellis; brothers Donald R. Ellis, T.M. Ellis Jr., Cecil Ellis, Charles Ellis; and sisters Ruby Scarborough, Margie Powell, Wanda Singleton, and Laverne Powell. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dawsyn Levi Simmons, infant son to Charles Simmons and Paula Jones passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Dawsyn was born on August 16, 2022 in Lufkin to Charles Simmons & Paula Jones of Jasper. He is survived by his grandmothers Mary Oatman, Shannon Holmes and Frances Bowen; parents Charles Simmons and Paula Jones; as well as a sister Kenzlie Jones. He is preceded in death by a sister Riley Jones, a grandfather James Simmons, and Andrew Holmes. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

      Brenda Nash Bohler, 76, of Jasper, passed peacefully from this life on November 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. 

She is survived by her son John “Steve” Bohler and wife Lisa, her daughter Rhonda Folsom and husband Kevin, her brother Dennis Nash and wife Theresa and her sister Marina Roth and husband Bill. She has 7 grandchildren including Morgan Bronson and husband Zack, Tyler Mays and wife Megan, Stacey Kellum, Kerrie Dempsey, Sam Bohler and wife Ashton, Anthony Bohler and wife Lizzy, Shelby West and husband Joseph as well as 15 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in passing by her husband of 53 years Vernon R. Bohler, her son Vernon Mack (Shorty) Bohler, her mother Catherine Settle Moravec and stepfather John T. Moravec, her father Jake Nash, her two brothers Bruce Nash and John T. Moravec Jr. and her life-long best friend and cousin Sureal Guin. 

She was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed more than words can say. We are all better for having been loved by her!  

A very special “Thank You” goes out to Affinity Hospice and their nurses and staff for the wonderful care they provided. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Danny Earl Thames, 71, of Brookeland passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A graveside Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Ivie Cemetery in Kennard, Texas at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Jerry Gilbert officiating.

 Danny was born on May 22, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Kenneth & Bonnie Thames. He worked for in the oilfield industry until his retirement in 2008, when he moved to Brookeland. He is survived by his sons Erik Thames & wife Donna of Brookeland, Christian Thames of Houston, and Brandon Thames & wife Shelly of Houston; sister Deborah Thames Terry & husband James of Kennard; as well as grandchildren Paige, Caden, Reese, Birdie, and Elisa and great grandchild Ryder. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory. 

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Carolyn Dowden, 75, of Woodville passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. A native of Livingston, Carolyn was born on August 11, 1947 to Oliver and Ruth McNeil. A resident of Tyler County since 1970, she had also been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She is survived by her sons Toby Dowden & wife Leticia of Woodville, Oliver Dowden & Chris Vallet of Woodville, William Dowden & wife Terri Devine of Woodville, Larry Dowden & wife Laverne of Austin, and Randy Dowden & wife Mitzi; daughter Tara Boden & husband Jerry of Brookeland; a brother Teddy McNeil & wife Donnette of Vinton, Louisiana; sisters Charlotte David & husband Mitch of Vinton, Louisiana, Julie McNeil of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Peggy McNeil of Vinton, Louisiana; friend “Aunt” Betty Rodriguez; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Dowden and a brother James McNeil. A private Celebration of Life was held with her family and friends. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Todd Spacek, 61, of Jasper passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with a private interment at West Oaks Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A native of Illinois, Todd was born on May 12, 1961 to Thomas & Shirley Spacek. A veteran of the United States Army, he moved to Jasper in 1987 and worked for Walmart for 30 years and most recently he worked for Napa Auto Parts. He is survived by his wife, whom he married on February 14, 1987, Sonja Spacek of Jasper; son Andrew Spacek & fiancé Laura of Jasper; daughters Brandi Spacek of Jasper and Hannah Barthol & husband Joshua of Jasper; brothers John Schremser & wife Martha of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Tim Schremser & wife Nan of Huntsville, Alabama; a sister Gale of Chicago Illinois; as well as grandchildren Keira and Caleb. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Betty Jo Lackey, 89, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at Davis Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Betty Jo was born on November 10, 1932 in Teague, Texas to Jarrett & Margaret Kirchner. A long-time resident of Jasper, she was co-owner of Jasper Plumbing with her husband Harold Lackey for many years. A lover of life and people, Betty Jo did not ever meet a stranger. She is survived by her son Chris Lackey & wife Angie of Jasper; daughters Cecilia Floyd & husband Steve of Dayton and Cindy Stephenson & husband Cliff of Jasper; grandchildren Courtney Stephenson, Natalie York, Whitney Floyd, Clayton Stephenson and Brock Lackey. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Lackey and grandson Drake Floyd. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Reta Calvert, 78, of Burkeville passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

A native of Houston, Texas, Reta was born on September 16, 1944 to Harmon and Ida Finney. She was a resident of Alvin, Texas, and had been a resident of Burkeville since 2001. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and loved Elvis, the color blue, and most importantly her family. She was a loving wife to “Poppy”, mom, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bobby” Calvert of Burkeville; sons David & wife Cris Finney of Laguna Bay, Texas, Richard & wife Martha Finney of Clear Lake, Texas, Brian & wife Liza Finney of Alvin, Texas, and Timothy & wife Carol Calvert of Gilmer, Texas; grandchildren Jonathan Finney, Jessica Finney, Sharla Finney Melton, Tamera Finney Jones, Brandon Finney, Matthew Finney, Britney Finney Estrada, Anthony Finney, Nicolas Finney, Gabriela Finney, Olivia Finney, Kayla Calver, Kristin Calvert and Ethan Evans. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jose “Chon” Ceniceros, 56, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Kingwood, Texas. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper.

Jose was born on August 15, 1966 in Durango, Mexico to Andres Ceniceros & Teresa Resendiz de Ceniceros. A resident of California and Arizona, he had been a resident of Jasper for the past seven years. A welder by trade, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Rosalva Medrano of Jasper; sons Eric Ceniceros, Edgar Ceniceros & wife Analia, & Yandell Ceniceros all of Jasper; brothers Jesus Ceniceros and Andres Ceniceros of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Angel Ceniceros of California; sisters Juanita Argomaniz of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Martha Hernandez of California; as well as grandchildren Anthony, Carmen, & Joshua. He is preceded in death by his parents Andres Ceniceros and Teresa Resendiz de Ceniceros and brother Mario Ceniceros. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shultz Funeral Home. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Judy Dianne Williams, 74, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 peacefully at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Weeks Chapel Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Judy Dianne was born on October 25, 1947 in Jasper, Texas to Horace Adams & Bessie Loree McClelland. She was a native and life-long resident of Jasper. She worked at Goldkist Hatchery, Young Years Day Care, Richard’s Package Store, and the Belle-Jim. She enjoyed watching her hummingbirds and drinking coffee at the round table. She was always happy to welcome you at the door. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her son Joseph Robinson and wife Dawn of Jasper and Clayton Williams and wife Nancy of Buna; her daughters Patricia Simmons of Colmesneil, Tammy Cochran and husband Cody of Jasper; Sister Deltha Ling and husband Lonnie of Bronson; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by parents Horace Adams and Bessie Loree McClelland, her husband of 43 years James C. Williams; her oldest daughter Linda Loree Robinson; two grandsons Michael Ray and Brandon Lee Simmons; a great granddaughter Jasmine Loree Callaway; sisters Thelma Moses, Gladys McClelland, Audrey Tucker, Beulah “Boots” Hough, Eula “Cricket” Stivner; and her brothers Dan McClelland, James McClelland, and Mark McClelland. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Eva Lynn Reist, 75, of Woodville peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her residence. (404 Private Road 8266, Woodville, Texas 75979.   Lynn was born on September 20, 1946 in El Paso, Texas. A resident of Magnolia, Texas, she moved to Woodville and was a resident for the last six months. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her son Jeff Reist of Brenham, Texas; daughter Shari Bell & husband Tony of Woodville; grandchildren Jessie Reist, Justin Reist, Christina Bell & Daniel Bell; as well as great grandchildren David Bell, Devin Weathersby, Dontae Weathersby, Malyk Harris & Amyra Harris, Joseph Reist, Jordan Reist & Ash Reist; as well as a great granddaughter soon to be Coraline Bell.  Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lois Marie Bussey of Jasper, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Lois Bussey was born November 9, 1942 in College Station to Elmer Nolan and Kathy Bell Honea. She was a resident of Houston, but has been a resident of Jasper since 2020. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Harold Bussey of Jasper; daughters Tammy Counts and husband Billy Braswell of Whitney, Texas, Dorothy Rogers of Whitney, Texas, and Norma Lusk of Walnut Springs, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sister Catherine Wallace; her brothers Carl Nolan, Vernon Nolan, and Samuel Nolan; her sons Donnie Jaynes, Floyd K. Rogers, Albert Lusk, and Floyd Thomas Rogers; and a great granddaughter Faith Braswell. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Kecia Wilson, 54, of Kirbyville passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper.  A life-long resident of Kirbyville, she was born on July 31, 1968 to Sonny & Betty Martin.  A life-long resident of Kirbyville, she was a loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Daniel Wilson of Kirbyville; dad & stepmom Sonny & Peggy Martin of Soapstone, Louisiana; son Cody Lee Wilson of Kirbyville; daughters Chanea Danielle Thomson & husband Derrick of Kirbyville and Heather Renee Wilson of Kirbyville; brothers Saun Martin, Patrick Israel and Kenneth Israel all of Soapstone, Louisiana; a sister Davina Israel of Soapstone, Louisiana; as well as grandchildren Jessie James, Jordan James, Jathan James, Khloe Carpenter, Alyssa Lee, Alexus Lee, Brendon Wilson, Nevaeh Wilson, Kash Wilson & Ever Wilson.  A private celebration of life was held with her family. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Selena Cheyenne Northern, infant daughter of Elvin & Victoria Northern passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Selena was born on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Lufkin, Texas. A beautiful and sweet baby girl, Selena had a contagious and bright smile that will be missed. She is survived by her parents Elvin & Victoria Northern of Burkeville; a brother Mikel Elvin “E.J.”  Northern Jr. of Burkeville; a sister Emily Grace Blunt of Burkeville; great grandmother Alba Mulero of Florida and great grandparents Printis & Bernice Lane of Burkeville; grandparents Deirdre & Allen Freestone of Burkeville; aunts Marie Babbett & husband Frank of Bridge City, Tarah Bailey of Arizona, Savannah Bailey of Dickinson, and Katie Harmon of Charlotte, North Carolina; uncle Adam Bailey of South Carolina; as well as a host of family and friends that loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her great grandfather Ramon Mulero, grandfather Mike Northern, and uncle James “Buddy” Harmon. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Linda Iris Matzke, 78, of Jasper passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jasper Church of Christ with interment to follow at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in the Harrisburg Community. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper.

Linda Iris Matzke was born on October 20, 1943 in Newton, Texas to Ward & Iris Westbrook. A life-long resident of Jasper, Linda was a 1962 Jasper High School graduate, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, and a member of the Jasper Church of Christ. She was an educator, who loved her students and educating them. She also loved her family and her fur babies. She is survived by her husband, whom she married on November 25, 1965, Frank Matzke of Jasper; a son Bryan Matzke of Nacogdoches; a daughter Rachel Colson & husband Rick; brothers Don Westbrook & Roger Westbrook of Jasper; grandchildren Raven Brooks & Avari Satterwhite; step-grandchildren Cheyann Miller & Justin Colson; as well as great grandchildren Mila, Parker, Stetson, Rhett & Bridger. She is preceded in death by a brother Ward Powell. She also leaves behind a host of students, whose lives she impacted in and out of the classroom. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Texas Children’s Hospital, www.texaschildrens.org or Texas Children's Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, Suite 5214,P.O. Box30063,Houston,TX 77230-0630. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Cremato

Mark Saul Delcambre , 61, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence.  Mark was born on December 4, 1960 to Jessie & Emma Delcambre  in Lafayette, Louisiana.  He worked at the New Orleans International Airport as a booth operator for over 35 Years.

He is survived by his mother Emma Venable Delcambre Childers of Jasper; brothers Richard Delcambre  and Kenneth Delcambre both of Breaux Bridge; as well as sisters  Debra Delcambre  of Breaux  Bridge and  Gloria Venable Estilette of Montz ,La 

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with his family.  Cremation Vase/Urn to final resting place At Lady of Scared Heart Old Cemetery in Church Point,La  Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Glenda Dale Ramos, 71, of Newton passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her home in Newton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Glenda was born on May 1, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas to Carl & Macel Fountain. A resident of Winnie and Beaumont, she had lived in Newton for the last 34 years. She was a homemaker that loved crafts, scrapbooking, and being a collector of all things. She enjoyed her time as a volunteer at the Newton Nutrition Center, where she loved to call for the bingo games. She is survived by her husband, whom she married on May 27, 1989 in Newton, Texas, Jesus Ramos; sons Robert Hisquierdo Jr. of Port Lavaca, Arthur Hisquierdo of Victoria, Anthony Fountain & wife Amber of Joaquin, and Lorenzo Hisquierdo of Victoria; daughters Amanda Jacobs of Clute, Lena Torres & husband Daniel of Orange; brothers Ruben Otis Fountain of Pineland and Derwin Dwight Fountain & wife Laura of Cut and Shoot; sisters Melissa Perez & husband Vicente of Newton and Carlene Morton & husband Donald of Jasper; a sister-in-law Ellen Fountain of Newton; a step-father Douglass Baggett of Jasper; step-daughter Made Jesus Ramos and Maria Del Carmen Ramos Garcia; step-sons Pedro Gerardo Ramos Garcia, Luis Alberto Garcia, Jose Alejandro Ramos, and Juan Carlos Ramos Garcia; as well as 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl Fountain and Macel Baggett, a brother James Edward Fountain, a granddaughter Alora Fountain and a step-son Antonio De Jesus Ramos Garcia. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Judy Watson, 51, of Jasper passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Hemphill, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Judy Lynn Watson was born on June 2, 1971 to Thomas & Betty Rogers. Judy was a life-long resident of Jasper and loved to listen to old country music on the radio. She loved sitting on grandma’s porch looking at the cows across the road and watching the traffic pass by. You could always count on her for a phone call just to chat, or to show you all the photos of everyone she loved. She loved her kids and grandkids more than anything. She was the kindest person with unconditional love for her family. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Rogers. She is survived by her mother Betty Rogers of Jasper; son Michael Watson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter Malory Watson of Amarillo; brothers Richard Rogers of Jasper, and Mike Rogers & wife Sheila of Brookeland; sisters Pam Sorter of Milam, Cynthia Duckworth & husband Scott of Brunswick, Georgia, and Lori Burgess & husband Tyler of Jasper; as well as grandchildren Isabella, Sophia, Maria, and Isaac Michael. Condolences can be posted www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

G. V. Lakey, 90, of Newton passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Monday. 

G.V. Lakey was born April 27, 1932 in Brookeland to John Lam Lee Lakey and Emily Powell.  He served in the United States Navy from 1951 – 1953. He went to school with his wife Mary when they were young. They grew up and went their separate ways and were reunited one Sunday when he preached at Mary’s church. They were married in 2011. He loved the word of God and loved to share the word by preaching in different churches. He loved to preach at nursing homes whenever he could. He is survived by his wife Mary Lakey. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

David “Popeye” Johnson 73, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Per his request a private service was held. David was born on August 13, 1949 in Rusk, Texas to Jessie M. Johnson and Altie R. Edwards. He was a resident of Jasper since 1978. He is survived by his brothers Joe Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas, Mike Johnson of Rusk, Texas, and Ronnie Johnson of Jasper, Texas; sons David Bryan Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas, Richard Eugene Johnson of Longview, Texas, Michael Wayne Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas, Ronnie Lynn Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas, and Tommy Glenn Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas; daughters Dejuana Johnson of Jacksonville, Texas, Deborah Plummer of Franklin, Texas, and Altie Johnson of Colorado; and numerous grandchildren.  Condolences may be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Michael Dale Greer, 82 of Jasper passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper at 4:00 p.m. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Michael was born on August 5, 1940 in Lake Providence, Louisiana to Aaron & Mildred Greer. He loved fishing and spent twenty plus years dancing around the lakes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Greer of Jasper; sons Michael Greer Jr. & wife Donnell of DeRidder, Louisiana and Jeff Greer & wife Tracy of Magnolia, Mississippi; sisters Brenda Fisher & husband Wyatt of Mississippi and Sharon Illgenfritz of Louisiana; as well as grandchildren Corey, Cody, Amber & Lacie. He was preceded in death by his brothers Steve & Bobby Greer. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

James “Jim” Dowden, 87, of Deweyville passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at 3:00pm at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 2pm until 3pm.

Jim was born on September 6, 1934 to Rufus and Cammie Dowden in Many, Louisiana. A longtime resident of Deweyville and Jasper after moving to Texas in the 60’s. He was quick to tell everyone that Kisatchie was his “home”. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy as a flight captain. Jim was a jack of all trades and master of most. He worked for many companies over the years such as the TEC Pole Plant, Bill Dover Exxon, and Butler Supply, but his true passions were CB radios and firearms. He started his business, J & J Service, over 50 years ago in in Jasper while still working full time before deciding to work for only himself in the mid-80’s and, soon after, relocating to Deweyville, where he still worked as much as he could until the very end. Jim was quick to help anyone and any organization he could, such as providing the Good Guys and Bad Guys with the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo with the 12 gauge black powder ammunition for many years. Jim loved the outdoors, his country, and his family.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers Charles, Luther, and Carl, sisters Betty, Judy, and Shawnee, daughter Jimmie Lou, and son Wayne. He is survived by his sons Jimmy Dowden, Richard Dowden, Danny Dowden, all of Jasper, and Dale Dowden of Vidor; sister Mattie Jane Grimes; grandchildren Angela, Batina, Brandy, Melissa, Bobbie, Tommy, Stephen, Nina, Jennifer, Rachel, Clayton, Lucas, Morgan, Hunter, Abbie, and Sadie, numerous great and great-great grandchildren; step children Charles, Jeff, and Nancy, and; lastly, his 3 pooch hounds, Red, Romeo, and Lady, that he loved like no other. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tracy Lynn Singletary, 46, of Kirbyville passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Erin Missionary Baptist Church with interment to follow at Erin Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. 

Tracy Lynn was born on July 24, 1976 in Jasper, Texas to Roy and Patsy Morgan. A life-long resident and a graduate of the 1994 class of Jasper High School, she loved her family and was a loving person. She enjoyed the outdoors, her church family, and lived life to the fullest. On November 11, 2006 she married her husband of 15 years Troy Singletary. She leaves behind a family and a host of friends that she loved dearly. She is survived by her parents Roy and Patsy Morgan of Erin; her husband Troy Singletary of Kirbyville; her son Hunter Dowden and wife Kristen of Magnolia Springs; daughters Morgan Dowden and wife Brianna Pawek of Erin and Samantha Singletary and fiancé Zach Garcia of Spring; brother Darrell Morgan and wife Kim of Jasper; sister Stephanie Singleton and husband Terry of Call; nephews Jayce Morgan and Seth Singleton; nieces Shelby Singleton, Chelsie Pate, and Tiffany Sonnier; grandchildren Landen, Skylar, Jenson and Kenlie.  She is preceded in death by grandmother Ollie Bell Freeman and grandparents Kimble & Avery Morgan. I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Phillipians 4:13. 

Diane Colleen Clary, 64, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. A private graveside service was held with her family. Diane was born on February 8, 1958 in Houston, Texas to Elton Crow and Gladys Tucker. She was a resident of Jasper since 1994. She is survived by her brother Chris Collard; daughter Coty Hranicky and husband Chad of Jasper, Texas; her grandchildren Preston, Kaylin, Laken, and Teagan; and her great grandchild Valerie.  Condolences may be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Delia Sanderson, 60, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Bible Church, 591 Calvert St. in Jasper, Texas. The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the church.

A native of Argentina, Delia was born February 4, 1962 to Victor and Delia Lizardia. She married Rick Sanderson in California in 1985 and moved to Jasper where she remained a resident for 34 years. They renewed their vows here in Texas in 2007. Her favorite pastime was crocheting. She is survived by her sons Jesse Sanderson & wife Cortney of Jasper, and Jack Sanderson & wife Julia of Jasper; brothers Claudio Lizardia & wife Pilar of Jasper, and Danny "Coucho" Lizardia & wife Catalina of Argentina; sister Katy Lizardia of Argentina; as well as her grandchildren Finn, Theo, and Hendrix, and Oakley. She is preceded in death by her parents Victor Lizardia and Delia Ortiz, her daughter Brittany Sanderson, and her sister-in-law Marsela Lizardia. Condolences can be posted at www.Shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory of Jasper.     

Patricia Ann Daugherty Tatum, beloved wife, mother, & aunt to several nieces and nephews, was born July 24, 1937 in Hutchinson, Kansas, and passed from this life on Saturday, July 23, 2022, one day before her 85th birthday.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Newton City Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Frank Ealand Hall at First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Tatum was preceded in death by an only sister, Mary Francis Daugherty, and is survived by Dr. Gary E. Tatum, O.D. and daughter Andrea Tatum, both of Jasper.

Pat, as she was known to her friends and family, graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Art. She worked in Midland, Texas as an illustrator for Hallmark, where she met and married Gary Tatum, an engineer at the time, in 1961.  Mr. & Mrs. Tatum moved to Houston, where Pat worked for the Houston Chronicle in the art department while her husband attended the University of Houston School of Optometry.  In 1966 they moved to Jasper, where Dr. Tatum opened the first optometry practice in the area.  Pat worked in her husband’s office for many years, generously and capably helping in various positions, before retiring to pursue her love of art full time.

Pat was an artist of exceptional talent.  She was awarded 1st place by the Guggenheim Museum of New York City for her painting, "Orange Embracing Blue” at the Rauschenberg Tribute Exhibition in Port Arthur in 2009.  She also received 1st place in the Houston Exhibit of the Watercolor Art Society for her "Supernova”, a watercolor depicting sunflowers.  She studied art in Paris for several summers and, together with the friends who accompanied her, wrote & published a book about their experiences. Pat, along with other talented artists in the Jasper area, founded the East Texas Regional Art Center, locally known as the Jasper Art Center. She was a long-time board member, responsible for bringing in and showcasing the work of area artists.  Her family and friends have appreciated and enjoyed her paintings over the years and will now consider preserving as a memorial some of her works at the Art Center she helped to establish.  With the artist's eye for beauty, Pat loved all of God's nature, but flowers were her favorite.  She carefully cultivated her own flower garden and delighted in making gorgeous arrangements for each exhibit at the Art Center as well as for family events and holidays.  

She was also a talented photographer, documenting holidays and events with artistically framed shots, followed by the well-known photo albums she lovingly compiled and generously gave as gifts to friends and family.    

Pat was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Jasper, where she taught Sunday School for many years and where she will be deeply missed.  Known for her tasteful and elegant manner of dressing, Patricia Tatum elevated every gathering she attended. For almost six decades, she was a kind, sweet and generously contributing influence in this small East Texas town of Jasper.  She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends in Jasper and elsewhere. Reminiscing with a relative, Dr. Tatum said, "We had a wonderful life together."  We ask that you remember in your kindness Mrs. Tatum's husband and daughter as they transition into a new stage of life without their dear wife and mother.  Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.   

Robert “Radio” Drew Rogers of Jasper passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at East Texas Harbor Hospice. A Celebration of Life Service will be held privately with family and close friends.  

A native of Piggot, Arkansas, he was born on April 19, 1939, to Arthur Jewel Rogers and Mary Drew. A longtime resident of Jasper, he worked as an operator. He is proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Robert J. Rogers. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tracy Lynn Dockens, 54, of Jasper passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home in Jasper. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, July 20,2022 at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper at 5:00 p.m. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Tracy was born on January 28, 1968 in Beaumont, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Jasper and worked in retail sales for Beall’s Department Store. She is survived by her daughters Kayla Sarver of Lufkin, Kelli Moore of Brookeland, and Erica Dockens of Jasper; brother Rocky Odom & wife Carmen of Kountze; sisters Cindy Powell of Lumberton, Becky Pickering & husband Rodney of Jasper, and Shelia Woods & husband Kenneth of Kirbyville; as well as grandchildren Ryan, Austin, Grace, Keaton, Eli, Kason, Jaxson, Alona, Abel & Kolten. She is preceded in death by her mother Rosa Odom, father Omer Odom, grandmother Billie Marthaler, grandfather Marshall Marthaler, and a nephew David Barthol. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Vickie Diane Arnold, 67, of Newton passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Vickie was born on August 12, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas to Earl & Mary Arnold. A home health nurse by trade, she is survived by her brother Anthony Arnold & wife Julianna Good of Baytown; nieces and nephews Keith Woosley, Charlotte Hilburn, Josh Arnold, Jeana Arnold, Jacob Arnold, Leanne Scheffer, Dustin Arnold, and Jeremy Arnold; as well as several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brother Ernest Arnold, sister Pamela Woosley, sister-in-law Dorothy Arnold, and a cousin Jean Green. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Woosley, 51, of Newton passed away on June 29, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kenny was born on April 22, 1971, in Jasper to Pamela and Tommy Woosley. He served in the United States Army from 1989-1992 Delta Company 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry 24th Infantry Division Desert Strom 1991. Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and teaching his grandchildren the basic survival skills. Kenny is survived by his son Jacob Woosley & wife Jamie of Fannett; daughter Alyssa Moss & husband Zachary of Labelle; grandchildren Olivia, Meloni, Gracie, Lydia, Macie, Nolan, and Landon; father Tommy Woosley; sister Charlotte Hilburn & husband Michael of Carlsbad, New Mexico; brother Keith Woosley & wife Jennifer of Dallas; an uncle Anthony “Boose” Arnold of Jasper; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Rhame, grandfather Earl Arnold, mother Pamela Woosley, brother Kris Woosley, uncles SSG Earnest Arnold and Kenneth Green, and aunt Dorothy “Dort” Arnold and Vickie Arnold. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Johnnie “Sonny” Hoke, 85, of Brookeland passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Jasper, Texas. A native of Silsbee, Sonny was born on August 14, 1936 to Johnnie C. & Cecil Eileen Hoke. A resident of Kingsville, he was a rancher and livestock inspector for the State of Texas. He was a resident of Brookeland since 2008. He was a member of the Brookeland United Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife Margee Hoke of Brookeland; son Jason Hoke & wife Kasey of Pflugerville; daughter Chris Servos & husband Jerry of Athens; as well as grandchildren Jared and Wesley. A private celebration of life service will be held with family and friends. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Linsey Cunningham, 40, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Lufkin, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at New Life Church at 5:00 p.m. in Jasper with interment to follow at Little Hope Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the church.

Linsey was born on July 3, 1981 in Jasper to Amos & Phyllis Smith. A life-long resident of Jasper, she was a member of the Jasper High School Graduating class of 1999. Linsey worked as a dispatcher for the Jasper Police Department, Orange County Sherriff’s Department, and the Jasper County Sherriff’s Department. A loving wife, mom, and daughter, Linsey was very proud of her family and loved spending time with them. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed taking care of plants and flowers. She leaves behind her parents Amos & Phyllis Smith; husband Ryan Cunningham; daughters McKinsey Davenport and Brynlee Cunningham; grandmother Josephine Maddox; sister Andria Smith; nieces Logan Garner & husband Bryce and Kerigan Berger; in-laws Del Jordan & wife Marge and Rhonda Wills & husband Walt; friend Glenn Davenport; as well as dogs Izzy & Fancy. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lyn Davis, 85, of Jasper passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Jasper. Lyn was born on December 28, 1936 in Vinton, Louisiana to Marvin & Willie Davis. He served his country in the United States Air Force and is survived by his wife Lois Ann Davis; son Paul Davis; and daughter Bo Newland. A private celebration of life was held with his family. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dorothy Ann Jones was born on September 29, 1937 to Elmo Edward (Bo) Meador and wife G.V. at their home in Kirbyville, Texas (future site of Max Mixson Memorial Clinic).

Dorothy made her career as the first female operator at Lufkin Industries in Lufkin, Texas. Life began when she married James Roy “Jughead” Jones. They fished, traveled, worked together in his Gunsmith Shop, both were dog lovers, and raised Longhorn Cattle.

After a long battle with health issues, Dorothy (Mammy/Aunt Dot) passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family members on May 28, 2022. Dorothy is survived by her honorary daughter, Mary Balew of Kirbyville; honorary granddaughter Ciara Ferguson & husband Bryan of Old Salem; honorary grandson Shelby Balew of Kirbyville; honorary great grandsons Bryan & Brady Ferguson of Old Salem; sister Tressie Lisotta & husband Sammy of Singer, Louisiana; an especially close nephew Edward Lisotta & wife Brenda of Vinton, Louisiana, and nephew Daniel Lisotta of Singer, Louisiana; as well as nieces Cindy Fussell & husband Roger of Silsbee and Debbie Skinner & husband Daryl of Kirbyville. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmos Edward & G.V. Meador, a brother David Harrison Hollan, and her husband James Roy Jones. At Dorothy’s request, in lieu of food or flowers, please support the Vet Fund for West Orange Animal Shelter. You can contact Debbie Schlicher by calling North Orange Animal Hospital at (409) 330-4466. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Brandi Lee Reed, born November 18,1978 passed peacefully on April 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

She was a nomad who called many places home, but Houston undoubtedly had her heart. A loving mother, Christian and nurse, the trials of her life only seemed to make her stronger. Brandi earned her degree in BSN-RN and spent the rest of her life helping others. So many lives were saved because of her. A special instance involved Brandi's sister and her mother, Bonnie. Miss Bonnie is alive today because of Brandi, her quick thinking and servant heart. Brandi is survived by her father, David Reed of Pasadena, her sister, Debbie Reed of Coldspring, daughters Abigail Reed of League City and Savanna Billingsley of Tyler. She is preceded in death by her mother. Mildred Whatley, sister Davida Reed and brother Butch Reed. A kind and gentle soul was given another chance to right her wrongs before the Good Lord called her home. Her venture was completed, and our lives are infinitely better for it. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tracy Lee Barthol, 61, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with interment to follow at West Oaks Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service.

Tracy Lee Barthol was born on January 1, 1961 as Jasper County’s New Year’s Baby. Tracy was born to Willie B. and Mary Lou. He attended Beech Grove Elementary School and Jasper High School. Tracy was the Jack of all trades. At a young age, he started out working in concrete with his brothers. He could fix anything from a car to a house from the ground up at a young age. In 1981, Tracy married Patty and together they had three children Tasha, Heather, and Justin. They later moved to Corrigan, where Tracy worked as a diesel mechanic for five years. Then he took his family to Pine Prairie, Louisiana, where he worked at Morrow as a Master Diesel Mechanic for five years. In 1997, they returned to Jasper, where Tracy built his forever home in the Beech Grove Community.

Tracy really enjoyed hunting and showing off all of his antlers. He loved cooking crawfish and gumbo, gardening, and working in his yard. His pride and joy were his family and especially his seven grandchildren. He loved being at his shop with his grandchildren, eating popsicles with them, and riding John Deere equipment with them. Even toward the end of his life, he looked forward to going outside on the golf cart to see all of his grandchildren and hanging out at the shop with his family.

Tracy is survived by his wife Patty Barthol of Jasper; son Justin Barthol & wife Amber of Jasper; daughters Tasha Ross & husband T.J. of Jasper and Heather Greer & husband Zachary of Jasper; brothers Randy Barthol & wife Mindy of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jackie Barthol & wife Sandy of Carencrow, Louisiana, Earnest Barthol & wife Kay of Jasper, and Bubba Gage & wife Cindy of Weatherford; sisters Jo Ann Stephenson & husband Jimmy of Jasper, Judy Shaw & husband James of Newton, Kim Summey of Tellico, Tennessee, Martha Bridwell & husband Jeff of Lufkin, and Kathy Barthol of Newton; a mother-in-law Lillie Carrell of Jasper; as well as his grandchildren Seth, Sam, Jackson, Presley, Riley, Bennett & Cash. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jimmy Granger, 59, of Brookeland passed away on Saturday, 21, 2022 at Port Bolivar, Texas.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Holly Springs.  The family will greet friends on Thursday evening May, 26, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.       Leon James “Jimmy” Granger was born on December 26, 1962 in Jasper, Texas to Leon James Sr. & Mary Etta Granger.  A lifelong resident of Jasper and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, he worked for the Texas Department of Transportation until he retired in 2021.  He is survived by his fiancé Frannie Greer of Jasper; son James Derek Granger of Fort Worth; daughter Sasha Denee Granger of Tiger Creek; nieces Robbie Johnson of Santa Fe and Lorri Ryan & husband James of Jasper; great nieces and nephews Jake Shaver of California, Laycon Shaver of Jasper, Aarron Johnson & Payton Johnson of Santa Fe; as well as 5 grandchildren.  Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory. 

It is with hearts so heavy we announce the passing of Sylvia June Haughaboo, age 83, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Jasper, Texas. June passed at her home, as was her final wish. A memorial will be held at a later date.

June was the eldest of 5 children, born on June 24, 1938, in Cooperton, Oklahoma, to Stanley and Ruby Berridge. Her birth month is where she got her middle name, the name she has been known by her entire life. A long-time resident of Jasper, June worked tirelessly alongside her husband in their automotive repair shop on Highway 96 North. Many would say she was the personality of the business. A warm and vibrant woman, she never seemed to meet a stranger. She had many dear, close friends she loved, and who loved her, and she chose to be near them at the end of her days.

Mother to 3 children, June leaves behind her daughter, Pattie Wilson of Burleson, Texas, and her youngest son Tommy McElhannon, Jr. (wife Shelley) of Kerrville, Texas. She had 4 grandchildren: Erin Kristensen (husband Bo) of Castle Rock, Colorado; Ashley and Tanner McElhannon of Kerrville; and Jessica McElhannon of Wichita Falls, Texas. She also had one great-grandchild, Nicholas Kristensen of Castle Rock. Surviving brothers are Charles Berridge (wife Jean) of Odessa, Texas; and David Berridge (wife Lori) of Silver City, New Mexico; and sister Cathy Owens (husband John), also of Silver City. She had numerous nieces, nephews and cousins to whom she was very special.

June was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Ruby of Mimbres, New Mexico; sister Beverly Ann Poland of Sebeka, Minnesota; her son Michael McElhannon of Wichita Falls; and her husband Bob Haughaboo of Jasper.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in June’s name to The Guzman 23 Foundation at www.guzman23foundation.comCondolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Maria Vargas, 69, of Jasper passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Jasper at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at West Oaks Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday evening May 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home.

A native of Mexico, Maria was a resident of Kirbyville until moving to Jasper in 1983. She was born on June 7, 1952 in Mexico to Juan & Juana Salas Cruz. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Jasper. She is survived by her sons Ruben & Mayra Vargas of Jasper and Roger & Paloma Martinez Vargas of Jasper; daughters Eva & Jesus Navarro of Santa Rosa, Mexico, Juana & Carlos Gonzalez of Jasper, and Sofia & Miguel Gonzalez of Jasper; a brother Ramiro Cruz of Mexico; sisters Evelia Cruz of Mexico, Consuelo Cruz of Nevada, Carlota Cruz of Mexico, and Juana Cruz of Nevada; as well as grandchildren Graciela, Marc, Ruben Jr., Esteban Abel, Giselle, Alex, Diana, Israel, Lupe, Adriana, Luis, Jesus, Carlos, Brenda, Miguel, Ivan and Ariana. She is preceded in death by her husband Abel Vargas, children Jesus & Sofia Vargas, grandson Ruben Vargas, and brothers Marcario Cruz, Evangelina Cruz, Ines Cruz, Simon Cruz, Francisco Cruz, and Benina Cruz. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

William “Bill” Riddick, 96, of Jasper passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00p.m.

A native of DeRidder, Louisiana, he was born on January 4, 1926. A resident of Texas City, he and his wife Anne moved to Jasper in 1981. Bill served as an Admiral in the Texas Navy and was a licensed Mechanical Engineer. He is survived by his son Alan Riddick & fiancee' Gina of Kemah; daughter-in-law Sonya Riddick; grandchildren Jake Riddick & wife Merideth, Ben Riddick & wife Lindsay, and James Riddick; as well as great grandchildren Lydia and Austin. Bill is preceded in death by his wife Anne E. Riddick and son Billy Riddick. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

A Celebration of Life Service for Sureal Marie Guin will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Byerly Campground Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Sureal Marie Guin was a strong-willed, caring, and fiery wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on January 1, 1946 to Ordria & Irma Oline McClelland, and a life-long resident of Jasper, Texas. Sureal married the love of her life, Jack, on December 3, 1962. Together they welcomed her greatest joys - a son in 1966, and a daughter in 1969. 

Sureal would go out of her way to help others, and was a natural caregiver. Her legacy of caring lives on in her three granddaughters who are all nurses. Sureal loved her family dearly, and they loved her the same. She was taken home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 14, 2022 at 76 years of age. Preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, and her beloved son Buster Guin. Sureal will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, Jack Guin; daughter, Linda and husband John Hancock; granddaughters, Heather and husband Joey Cooper, Allison Guin, Hope and husband Andrew Justice; great-grandchildren, Kayden & Kenadi Freeman, Logan Cooper, and more on the way. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gloria Ann Davis Garrett, 78, of Brookeland passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Luke’s in Lufkin. A private Celebration of Life Service was held with her family. A native of Jasper, she was born on August 21, 1943, to Otha & Mildred Davis. She is survived by her husband of 39 years,  Ron Garrett of Brookeland; sons Mark Edminton of Louisiana, Billy Garrett & wife Martha of Bridge City, and Randle Garrett of San Antonio; daughters Mildred Anna Russell of Michigan, Laura McVey of Tyler, and Heather Alacon of Austin; as well as a brother Jurl Davis & wife Anne of Brookeland. She is preceded in death by her sons Michael & Tony Edminton. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Barbara Ellen Webb, 76, of Jasper passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Barbara was born on October 8, 1945 in Newport, Indiana to James A. & Ruby Elizabeth Harrison. A long-time resident of Jasper, she was a resident of Orange prior to moving to Jasper in 1987. She worked as a cashier in retail sales and was a member of Harvest Church in Jasper. She is survived by her son Joseph Floyd of Jasper; daughters Theresa Floyd and Samantha Hebert of Jasper; daughter-in-love Mary Jane McCoy of Jasper; brothers John Harrison & husband Tom Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana and David Harrison & wife Almedia of Puyallup, Washington; sister Iris Dotson of Indianapolis, Indiana; as well as seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents James A. & Ruby Elizabeth Harrison, husband Dale A. Webb, brother James S. Harrison, son Robert Floyd, and companion Howard Bullock. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home 7 Cr

Nora Mae “Memaw” Parsons, 74, of Brookeland passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with interment to follow at Brookeland Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Nora Mae was born on September 28, 1947 in Jasper, Texas to Travis & Viola Ellis Jr. A life-long resident of Brookeland, she loved plants and helping them grow. A loving mother and grandmother she is survived by her daughters Stacy Warner & husband Steven of Brookeland and Amanda Crustner & husband Jerry of Pineland; grandchildren Kyle, Tara, Hannah, Brodey & Brantley; great grandchildren Alaynnah, Hunter & Ivy; as well as granddog Chloe. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rachel Jones, 38, of Kirbyville passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

Rachel was born on September 4, 1983 in Quesnel, British Columbia to Thomas & Crystal Jones. She was a resident of Houston before moving to Jasper County seven years ago.  She served her country in the United States Marine Corp for 2 years. She is survived by her husband David Bush; sons Bryan Cayon Kugler, Ethan Keith Bush, and Charlee Wade Bush; daughter June Marie Bush; brothers Waylon Jones, Tompall Jones, Tom Jones, Frank Jones & wife Tiffany, and Jesse Jones; sisters Loretta Gamel & husband Jason and Texie Jones & husband George. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial donations be made to Shultz Funeral Home to help with funeral costs. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Aubrey J. Dry Sr., of Jasper, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 24, 2022. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be held at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper on Friday, April 29, 2022. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with services to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Holly Grove, Texas near Livingston at 2 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Dry Sr. and Willie Alvera Wicker Dry, his brother Roy Dry Jr., sister Eleanor “Auntie” Perry, and sister Joan Birge.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Earlene Dry, his children, Renee Waggener and husband Clay of Jasper, Aubrey J. Dry Jr. of Jasper, Ronnie Dry and wife Gloria of Houston, and Eddie Dry and wife Brady of Beaumont. His sister, Laura Berry of Corpus Christi, Texas and his brother, Audley Dry and wife Pam of Victoria, Texas. His grandchildren, Clayanne Spadaccini and husband Michael of Jasper, Jill Beatty and husband Cedric of Jasper, Jacob Waggener of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Lawson Dry and wife Krista of Brookeland, and Lacy Jordan and husband Derek of Splendora. His great grandchildren, Camden and Claire Spadaccini, Braelyn and Trevor Beatty, Jaeya Waggener, and Arabella, Mary, Evelyn and Chasen Jordan. 

Aubrey was born on the farm in Shelbyville, Texas in 1940, the fifth of six children in his family. His parents, not being well educated, always stressed the importance of getting an education. He worked hard on the farm and in school and graduated as an honor student from Shelbyville High School in 1958. Coming from a small school, he began college at Lee Junior College, where he lived with his oldest sister. It was at Lee College that he met his future wife, Earlene Albright (Dry) and the two were soon married while attending college. He worked during the summer doing construction and saved for his tuition each year while his wife Earlene worked full time as a bank teller. During his second year of college his father passed away. This only made him try harder to get his college education that his father wanted him to receive. After junior college he began school at Lamar University and majored in Civil Engineering. While at Lamar he worked as a student assistant for the head of the civil engineering department. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in June 1963 from Lamar University. He immediately began working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he soon attained his Professional Engineer license. One of his first assignments was finishing portions of the seawall and jetty systems in Galveston, Texas. He moved his family near his projects back then, and had homes in League City, Port Arthur and Nederland, Texas where he worked as the Project Engineer building the Gulfgate Bridge, (now renamed to MLK Bridge) connecting Texas and Louisiana at Pleasure Island. He moved his family to Jasper, Texas in 1972 to manage the Sam Rayburn and Town Bluff / Dam-B projects as the Resident Project Engineer until his retirement in 1999, following 36 years of service. He achieved the rank of GS-13 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is equivalent to the Army rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and was commonly referred to as “Chief” by his colleagues at the Corps of Engineers.

Aubrey enjoyed collecting coins, postal stamps, and his favorite of all time; railroad ‘date nails’. He had a vast collection of ‘date nails’ and was a life-long member of the Texas Date Nail Collectors Association. He was an avid gamesman and enjoyed playing a game of dominos where 42 and Moon were his favorites. He could usually be heard saying “I shoot the moon” or “shoot it”…as he often did…and he often won! He was an avid genealogist and historian and began tracing the Dry family tree back in the early 1970’s and was still active in genealogy until a few short years ago. He traced the Dry family back to the 1600’s where he discovered the family name “Dry” was originally “Dürr” before his 5th Great-Grandfather migrated to America in the 1750’s. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Jasper County Historical Society.

Above all, he was a loving family man, a hard worker, and the backbone of our family.  He has always encouraged his children and grandchildren in all endeavors whether they were in play, work or school. He never said that he did not have time to answer questions, and could easily tutor his children in algebra and higher math even after being out of college for nearly 20 years. He always stressed the importance of loving God, home and country and to always treat others in a manner that you would like to be treated. Your kind thoughts and prayers will be a blessing to his beloved family. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Neal Gilley, 57, of Jasper passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Neal was born on May 7, 1964 in Houston, Texas to Elmer & Betty Gilley. A life-long Jasper resident he is survived by his father Elmer Gilley, daughter Ashley & Nathan Glenn Gilley of Austin; brothers Thomas Gilley of Jasper and Hershel & Elizabeth Gilley of Texarkana, Arkansas. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charles M. Boyett left this world on April 13, 2022 at the age of 92 in Chico, California. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Springs Cemetery.

His medical issues in recent years showed his courage in still facing life with a smile, and earning accolades of being "the sweetest man" by all his nurses, care providers and people who crossed his path.

Charles was born to Monroe and Hortense Boyett on September 5, 1929 in Silsbee, TX.  After a childhood of adventure living on a farm, fishing in his favorite fishing holes and hunting squirrels with his childhood dog, Lepp in his beloved East Texas, he graduated from Kirbyville High School, Kirbyville, Texas and joined the Air Force.  His adventures continued around the world from there, as he served as a Medic in the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.   He took pride in his work with polio patients that were transported in Iron Lungs and Prisoners of War as they returned home.  He met the love of his life of 47 years, Wanda Lee Jackson, while he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California.  Together they raised 3 children, Jacqueline, Kathleen and Marc.

After retiring from the Air Force, he fulfilled a life-long dream to get a college education and graduated from California State University, Sacramento.  With a degree in Psychology, he advanced from being a Correctional Officer at the California State Prison in Vacaville to being a Counselor at San Quentin Prison.   Eventually, retiring with a second 20-year career with the State of California and lots of stories to tell!

Last but not least, he finished the working phase of his life with the California Conservation Corps/CCC-Cal Fire Center, recruiting young adults to serve and assisting many in building their literacy skills and obtaining their high school diplomas.

After his FINAL retirement and the loss of his wife, Wanda, in 2000, he traveled back and forth from California to Jasper, Texas yearly.  He remarried, Penny Rowton, and cared for her until her passing in 2014.

Charles was raised in a Christian home and had a love for Jesus, reading his bible and other literature about biblical events and enjoyed gospel music.  You often would hear him singing the old hymns, which was a part of the joy he carried in his heart. Charles was soft-spoken and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. He was a hardworking man, who loved his family and would always give a helping hand when asked.

 Charles is predeceased by his wives, Wanda and Penny, his daughter, Jacqueline and granddaughter, Heather.

He is survived by his two sisters, Mattie Smith and JoAnn Cox; his daughter Kathleen Terry and son-in-law Butch; son, Marc Boyett and daughter in law Jenn; 8 grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Charles Boyett to the Magnolia Springs Cemetery Association. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Seleny Estrada passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Seleny was the infant daughter of Gloria Estrada and is survived by her brothers Daniel Rios Jr. and Dylan Rios and a sister Jocelyn Rios. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.comor on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

Henry Ensminger, 69, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Woodland Heights in Lufkin, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Henry was born on July 18, 1952 to Henry and Ellen Ensminger. He worked and retired from General Motors in 2010, where he worked in Saginaw, Michigan and Shreveport, Louisiana. In 2010 after retirement, he and his wife, Beverlie moved to Jasper. A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, Henry is survived by his wife, whom he married on January 7, 1984 Beverlie Ensminger of Jasper; daughters Nichole Spiller & husband Troy of Jasper and Kim Smith & husband Danny of Bay City, Michigan; sister Jane Piersall & husband Jack of Saginaw, Michigan; as well as sever grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.