Vadie Mae Williams Jones, age 89, of Broaddus, departed this physical life on, April 3, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Jones was born December 05, 1935.

She was survived by her two sons Shelton Jones (Annie) of Nacogdoches and Wymond Jones (Evie) of Nacogdoches; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two sisters Elzadie Butler of Hemphill and Mattie Kennebrew of San Augustine. As well as a host niece, nephews, of other relatives and Friends.

Funeral service held Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 am Pisgah Baptist Church, Rev. Orvin Garrett, Eulogist, Interment: Pisgah Cemetery.

Visitation the day of service from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Garner & Son Chapel.

Condolences by Garner and Son Mortuary..

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Brent Secaur, age 76, of Van Wert. Jim was born on March 17, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio. He passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sabine County Hospital, in Hemphill, his winter home.

Jim was proud to serve his country as a veteran of the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. After his military service, he dedicated 30 years of his career to Sprint as a lineman, having previously worked at the former Lare Grain in Van Wert.

Jim was an avid fisherman who cherished his boat and enjoyed countless fishing trips to Canada with his friends. He was also deeply committed to giving back to the community, volunteering for disaster relief efforts in Mississippi, Alabama, and Haiti. Jim was a member of the Sabine County Cowboy Church in Pineland.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Sierra (Yost) Secaur; a son, James (Lydia) Secaur of Carmel, Indiana; his daughters, Jennifer Hunter of Akron, Ohio and Sara (Kent) Berheide of Convoy; a stepdaughter, Cori Castro of Van Wert; grandchildren, Haley, Emily, Leah, Hannah, Logan, Kerry, Shiloh, Everett, Cady, Paisley and Tiffanie; a brother, Barry (Judy) Secaur of Decatur, Indiana; a sister, Karen (Jim) Feasby of Convoy; a brother in law, Rick Boley; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Marjorie (Neiford) Secaur; a sister, Diana Boley; and a son in law, Michael Hunter.

Funeral Arrangements are pending at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, Ohio.