Obituaries
Betty Joe Gentry
Apr 7, 2026
Betty Gentry, 92, was born August 7, 1933. She died April 7, 2026 at Timberidge Nursing Home. She is survived by her sons Alton Gentry and wife Sue, and John Gentry and wife Lisa; 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her Beech Grove Baptist Church Family. A private service was held with...
Jesus Vazquez
Mar 29, 2026
Jesus Vazquez, 48, of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Harvest Church in Jasper.Jesus was born in Acuna, Mexico on March 23, 1978 to Jose and Maxima Vazquez. He was a life-long Texas resident. He is survived by his mother Maxima...
Leasa Beth Massey
Mar 20, 2026
Leasa Beth Massey, 68, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Leasa was born in Woodville, Texas on June 10, 1957 to James and Thelma Cain. A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. She was a resident of the Jasper County for...
Ben Carter
Mar 19, 2026
Benny Dean Carter was born December 5, 1946, in Conroe, Texas, to Billie Dean and Flossie Carter. He entered into Heaven’s gates on March 19, 2026, at the age of 79 in Jasper, Texas.
A true cowboy at heart, he was rarely seen without his signature cowboy hat, boots, and belt buckle – symbols of a lifestyle he embraced fully and...
Ruth Carol Oates
Mar 16, 2026
Carol “Gram” Oates, 79, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Ruth was born on May 12, 1946 to Warren and Edna Garrison. A resident of Jasper since 2020, she loved gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons Dee Ponder and wife Lisa of Brandon, Mississippi, Kevin Ponder and wife Karen...
Eric Steven Sparks
Mar 12, 2026
Eric Steven Sparks, 45, was born July 23, 1980, in Nacogdoches, TX to Terry Odell and Susan Rhymes Sparks. He fell asleep in death on March 12, 2026, in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, leaving behind a lifetime of memories with the people who loved and cherished him most. Eric resided in Denham Springs, LA at the time of his...
Janice Alford
Feb 27, 2026
Elise Janice (Amburn) Alford, from Newton, passed away at the age of 79.
She was born April 11, 1947 in Aberdeen, Ms. and passed away Feb 24, 2026 at her home.
Janice is survived by her sons Jerry, Les and his wife Sandie, sister LInda Bowman, brother Cloyce Bowman and his wife Mary. As well as her precious nieces, Rhonda McNeely and...
James Willard Butaud Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
James W. Butaud Jr.,87, of Kirbyville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
James was born in Port Neches, Texas on February 8, 1939 to James and Lillian Butaud. He was a resident of the area for over 42 years. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Algene Butaud, daughters Renee Myka and Algene D. Butaud; brother P.W. Todd Butaud;...
E.C. Carruth Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
E.C. Carruth Jr., 78, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Magnolia Springs. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Springs Old Time Methodist Church in Magnolia Springs.
E.C. was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 21, 1947 to Elmer Carruth Sr. & Bernadine Carruth. A...
Larry Gene Nichols
Feb 24, 2026
Larry Nichols, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Hemphill, Texas. A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. with personal remarks at 3:45 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home.
Larry Gene Nichols was born on April 6, 1949 to Jesse and Nellie Nichols. A resident of Brookeland for over 40...
C. L. Spotts
Feb 23, 2026
Charles Luther Spotts, 78, passed away on February 23, 2026.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, carrying the values of duty, resilience, and loyalty throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife Yuyun Spotts, four children: Daughter, Kelley Stephens, 54 & son- in- law Clayborn Stephens; Alan Spotts; Charlene Spotts; and RJ Spotts. He also...
Michael Shannon "Hambone" Chambliss
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Shannon “Hambone” Chambliss, passed away on February 20, 2026 in Jasper, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Harvest Church in Jasper with interment to follow Sanders Cemetery in the Beech Grove Community. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church.
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Kathryn Gay Gaston
Feb 19, 2026
Kathryn Gay Gaston, 84, of Jasper passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Giddings, Texas.
Kathryn Gay (“Gay” to all her friends) was born on August 28, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Walter Guy and Adele Mabey Whitfield. She grew up in the fifties, and she regularly had get togethers at her house on Pt. Neches Drive where...
Sandra Marie Cottongin
Feb 12, 2026
Sandra Marie Cottongin, 77, of Jasper, passed away, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A gathering will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Shultz Funeral Home.
Sandra was born on March 1, 1948 to James and Rachel Wood. She was a resident of Kirbyville for 28 years. She is survived by her sons Travis...
Barbara Ann Bibby
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara Ann Bibby, 71, of Kirbyville passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Kirbyville. A private Celebration of Life service will be held with family and close friends.
Barbara was born on March 28, 1954 in Batesville, Mississippi to O.C. Rich & Willie Ardell Tutor Allen. Barbara’s passion was floral design. She owned and operated The Gallery in Brookeland and...
Mary Seese
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Margaret Seese, 97, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at her residence. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was a resident of Brookeland for the past seven years, moving from Sunset Heights, Ohio. Mary was born on October 13, 1928 to John Paul Miller and Bessie Raper. A devoted Christian, she was a...
Richard Lee French
Feb 8, 2026
Richard French, 73 of Jasper passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.
Richard was born on October 24, 1952 in Baytown, Texas to Roy...
Leon Byerly
Feb 4, 2026
Leon Byerly, 77, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 peacefully in Jasper. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Leon was born on June 18, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to Alton...
Dr. Gary E. Tatum
Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Gary E. Tatum of Jasper passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 at the age of 91. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the Newton City Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 in the Frank Ealand Hall at First...
Joseph "Joe" Straz
Jan 20, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Mr. Fix It” Straz, 84, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with interment at Weeks Chapel Cemetery. The family will greet friends at...
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