Obituaries

James Michael 'Buzz' Bailey, aged 64 of Zavalla, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Houston. Born on February 15, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Robert Leroy Bailey and Gloria Lewis Bailey, Buzz grew up in a nurturing environment that shaped his outgoing and friendly nature.

Lovelace Joe 'L.J.' Schrieber III, aged 77, of Hemphill, passed away on March 22, 2026 in Jasper. Born on December 22, 1948, in Orange, L.J. led a life marked by dedication to his family, country, and community.

Mary Beth Ladner Shores was born on January 17th, 1945, in Fairdale, at Aunt Nettie’s house. She passed from this life into the next on March 30th, 2026, in Beaumont.

Prentice Cravey, 85, of Brookeland, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Lufkin. Born on December 22, 1940, in Fred, to Bob Cravey and Pearlie Mae McKee Cravey, he was a cherished member of his community.

Karen Elizabeth Harris of Hemphill, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Longview, at the age of 68.

Challie Virginia Jacks of Bronson, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Conroe, at the age of 88. Born on September 26, 1937, in Beaumont, to James Edward Wallace and Bertha Young Wallace, Virginia lived a life marked by dedication to her community and love for her family.

James Earl Crockett, age 70, of Geneva, departed this physical life on Saturday, March 07, 2026, at his residence, in Geneva. Mr. James Earl Crockett was born June 26, 1955.

William Curtis Jones passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 67, in Austin. Born on September 28, 1958, in Port Arthur, to William Ennis Jones and Jean Ann Davis Jones. A native of Port Arthur, he had spent many years in the Houston area before moving to the Austin area in 2021.

September 5, 1945 – March 11, 2026 Patsy A. Scarborough, 80, of Hemphill, passed away on March 11, 2026.

Lisa Lamena Anderson passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 50, in Brookeland. Born on January 28, 1976, in Houston, to Roger Dale Lewis and Laura Lavern Montgomery, Lisa spent her early years in Baytown, before moving to Brookeland.