Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Rayburn Hampshire, 83, of Newton passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Harbor Hospice of East Texas. Rayburn Hampshire was born on August 1, 1940 in Beaumont, Texas to Isaac &Eva Hampshire. He is survived by son Robert Hampshire of Kirbyville, Texas; Daughters Angela Howard of Jasper, Ramona Griffin &husband Fred of Jefferson, Texas, and Althea Renee of...

Mar 11, 2024

Michael "Rico" Taylor, Jr., 26, of Jasper passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. Rico enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing. He was the life of the party that never meet a stranger. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Little Hope...

Mar 3, 2024

Betty May Roder, 81, of Brookeland passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Jasper, Texas. Betty was born on August 3, 1942 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to James &Rose Davis. She was a resident of Indiana and Duluth, Minnesota prior to moving to Brookeland eighteen years ago. She is survived by her sons William Troy Roder &wife Stacy...

Feb 10, 2024

Mattie Boyett Smith, 96, of Jasper passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Jasper, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Tanglewood Baptist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday...

Feb 10, 2024

Evon Nichols, 96, of Jasper passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Rayburn Healthcare &Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana.

A native of Bellwood, Louisiana, Evon was born on April 24, 1927 to Enoch &Emma Moss. A resident...

Feb 7, 2024

Pauline Evelyn Reid, 93, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  A life-long resident of Jasper, Pauline was born on March 25, 1930 to Benjamin Franklin and Elanor Dubose. She is survived by her son David Woods and wife Anita of Fayetteville, Arizona; grandchildren Stacy, Andrea, Courtney, and Kayla, and eight Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2024

Linda Perrett 73, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Harbor Hospice. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with her family and friends.

Mary Linda Perrett was born on August 5, 1950 in Jasper, Texas to Thomas and Florine Vandygriff. Linda was a life-long resident...

Feb 1, 2024

Linda McBride 70, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 peacefully at her home. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 with her family and friends.

Linda was born on December 20, 1953 in Melrose Park, Illinois to Erwin &Ada Bell Ungemach. A resident of Jasper since...

Jan 31, 2024

Carolyn Varue LeDoux, 85 of Kirbyville, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper after battling an illness. Services will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Magnolia Springs Methodist Church at 3:00 pm. Family will greet the public from 2:00 pm until service time.

She was born April 7, 1938 in Port Arthur,...

Jan 28, 2024

Cindy Bebee, 61 of Kirbyville passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cynthia Ann Bebee was born on March 23, 1962 in Orange, Texas...

Jan 25, 2024

Billy Dawn Sims, 63, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at Jasper County Cowboy Church Cemetery.

Billy was born on November...

Jan 22, 2024

Rhonda Davis, 79, of Jasper passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Rhonda was born on July 03, 1944 in Taft, California to Raymond &Rhona Stokesbary. A resident of Houston, Missouri, she had lived in Jasper for the past seven years. She loved the outdoors, fishing, canning, gardening, and arts and crafts.

She...

Jan 19, 2024

Guy Glenn Burks, 70, of Jasper, Texas went to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Harvest Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Magnolia Springs, Texas. The family will greet...

Jan 17, 2024

Gary Dowling, 69, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Trout Creek Cemetery in Call, Texaswith Brother Ray Meador officiating.

Gary Lee Dowling Sr. was born on August 27, 1954 in Orange, Texas to Claire Leroy "Larry"&Joyce Dowling....

Jan 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of James "Jimmy" Kendric Payne, born March 23, 1948, passed on January 14, 2024, held close by his wife Susie. Jimmy's life journey unfolded across the world's landscapes, from Alabama and Texas to anywhere his military commitments would lead him, leaving a mark on the hearts of those he cherished.

A proud veteran of...

Jan 11, 2024

Debbie Freeman, 73, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Debbie was born on May 18, 1950 in Oakland, California. She grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated high school from...

Jan 10, 2024

Evelyn Earlene (Albright) Dry, of Jasper, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The burial will be 11 a.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Holly Grove Cemetery in...

Jan 8, 2024

Cindy Lou VanDevender, 50, of Buna passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 with her family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jasper County Cowboy Church with interment to follow at Hancock Cemetery in the Peachtree Community. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00...

Jan 4, 2024

Elaine Stallings, 69, of Jasper passed away on Friday, January 4, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Elaine Karen Stallings was born on September 3, 1954 in Galveston, Texas...

Dec 24, 2023

Clinton L. Henley, 87, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Beaumont at Baptist Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Jasper Church of Christ Family Center.

Clint was...