Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Jean “Elizabeth” Bryant, 62, of Jasper, Texas passed away in Victoria, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. November 22, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas, family will greet the public at 3:00 p.m. until service time with interment to follow at North Baptist Cemetery.

Elizabeth...

Nov 4, 2024

Gibbs Murray Richardson, 86, of Brookeland passed away in Jasper, on Monday November 4, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on November 16, 2024, at United Methodist Church in the Pines, 740 Verna Street, Jasper, Texas at 2:00 p.m.

Murray was born in Port Arthur on December 1, 1937, to Murray Gibbs and Flora...

Oct 29, 2024

Keisha Adkins Massey, 47, of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jasper County Cowboy Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Campground Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 5:00 p.m....

Oct 29, 2024

William “Dick” Letney, 66, of Brookeland passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper at 1:00 p.m. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held...

Oct 29, 2024

David “Dave” Gretencord, 68, of Brookeland passed away in Jasper, on Monday, October 29, 2024. A private ceremony will be held at a later date with friends and family.

Dave was born in Ottawa, Illinois, on December 6, 1955 to Alfred &Margaret Gretencord. He is survived by his wife Diane Gretencord of Brookeland; sons Jeremy...

Oct 22, 2024

Henry Sims, 69 of Jasper passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Kirbyville Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Albert Hensarling and Bro. Ron Witcher officiating. Interment will follow at the Erin Community Cemetery. The family...

Oct 21, 2024

Ronnie Ferguson, 81, of Jasper passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Morian Ranch. Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Morian Ranch at 1763 CR 317 Jasper, Tx.

Oct 14, 2024

Raine’ Mills, 30, of Brookeland passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 in an ATV accident in Burkeville, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Oct 2, 2024

Frank Tandy Howell, 54, of Jasper, passed away on October 2, 2024 in Jasper. A private ceremony will be held with family and friends at a later date.

Frank was born on April 2, 1970 to Gregory and Nancy Howell in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a pipefitter for Petro Chemical for many years. He is...

Sep 28, 2024

Jencie Lyn Oliver Cooper, 67, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. A private ceremony will be held with family and friends at a later date.

Jencie was born March 6, 1957 in Port Arthur to Sebastian and Fannie Oliver. A life-long resident of Jasper, Jencie was a nurse...

Sep 27, 2024

Louis Wylie “Bud” Willoughby, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Sheila and Nettie’s home.

Bud was born in Port Barre, Louisiana on December 7, 1934 to Charlie Willoughby and Adele Goodwin....

Sep 26, 2024

Debra “Debbie” Kay Sauls, 62, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Jasper Kingdom Hall in Jasper, Texas.

Debbie was born on September 19th, 1962 in Houston, TX to Raymond and Johnnie May Ford. She was...

Sep 25, 2024

Jeffery Robert Williams, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Jasper County Cowboy Church, Jasper, Texas. Family will greet friends at 1:00p.m. until service at the Church.

Jeffery was born on October 22, 1962 in Moline,...

Sep 23, 2024

R.T. Dowden Jr., 89, of Lumberton passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 peacefully at home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Apostolic Church of Lumberton in Lumberton, Texas.

R.T. was born on June 24, 1935 in Village Mills, Texas to R.T....

Sep 18, 2024

Hazel M. Johnson, 79, of Monroe, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A private graveside celebration was held with her family.

Hazel was born in Eunice, Louisiana on July 5, 1945 to Joseph &Effie Johnson. A feisty and spunky lady, she loved the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. She served on the Jasper City Council as...

Sep 8, 2024

Calvin Bruce “Buddy” Oates, 78, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. September 14, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas.  Family will greet friends at 1:30 p.m. until service time at Shultz Funeral Home.   A private interment will be held at Ebenzer Cemetery....

Sep 8, 2024

Jeanette “Mamaw” Crouse, 72, of Kirbyville passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Warren Seventh-day Adventist Church in Warren, Texas.

Jeanette was born on June 15, 1952 in Blackstone, Virginia to Charles and Ada Garland. She loved...

Sep 7, 2024

Ocie Mae Byerly Perry, 92, of Jasper passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jasper Church of Christ with interment to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. Following the graveside, the family are inviting friends to join them at the CSC building for...

Aug 10, 2024

Carrie Gattis, 49, of Center Texas, passed away of August 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. August 22, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas.

Carrie Lee Gattis was born in Center, Texas to Ronald and Janice Gattis. She grew up in Center and was a resident of...

Aug 6, 2024

Ralph Charles Keller, affectionately known as “Ralphie”, passed away on August 6, 2024 at his home after a short illness surrounded by loved ones.

Born to Carrie Mae Johnson and Ralph Keller, on May 24, 1950 in Brownsville, PA.  Ralph grew up in Smock, PA and spent much of his early life in the Pennsylvania area. In...