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Obituaries

Bob Sealy  

Bob Sealy

1 year ago By News Staff
A celebration of Bob Sealy's extraordinary life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Jasper. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. Bob, age 75 of Sam Rayburn, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Tyler. A lifelong resident of Rayburn Country, Bob, along with his wife Donna, was the beloved owner and operator of Sealy Outdoors for over 48 years. Prior to Sealy Outdoors, Bob served his community as the owner of Pineypoint Grocery at Sam Rayburn and as a former real estate sales manager.
Arthur Guy Smith  

Arthur Guy Smith

1 year ago By News Staff
Arthur Guy Smith went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Lake Jackson, at the age of 87. He was born on January 19, 1937 in Bronson, where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life, then moved to Lake Jackson in 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ola Mae Smith, his parents, John F. & Martha Smith, and his siblings Sam, Mary, Hazel, Otis, Gail, Billy, E.C. & Leonard. He is survived by his son, Dennis Smith (Melinda) of Pittsburg, and his daughter Kathy Pickering (Greg) of Lake Jackson, his grandchildren, Michael Pickering (Noelle) of Georgetown, Jeffrey Pickering (Chelsea) of Washington, DC, and Kathryn Smith of Ithaca, New York, and his great grandchildren Haddon, Liam, Lincoln, Madelyn, and Graham, and his brother Bob of Port LaVaca.
Cheryl Marie Nethery  

Cheryl Marie Nethery

1 year ago By News Staff
Cheryl Marie Nethery, aged 55, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Webster, after a long illness. Born on April 21, 1969, in Houston, to Robert Gene Nethery and Annie DeAlva Davis Nethery, Cheryl was a spirited individual whose life was marked by her generosity and humor. Cheryl graduated from South Houston High School in 1987 and later achieved both her bachelor's and master’s degrees while working fulltime. Her academic dedication paved the way for a successful career. Cheryl was a respected HR Professional, initially with Brown and Root and KBR, before she found her passion in the Oil Field Drilling Business as a Regional HR Manager.
Priscilla Delateja Powell  

Priscilla Delateja Powell

1 year ago By News Staff

Priscilla Delateja Powell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Hemphill, at the age of 73. Priscilla was born on December 23, 1950, in Cuba, to Heriberto and Carmen Delateja. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene from Baylor University and dedicated her career to serving the community of Hemphill, alongside her husband, Dr. Donald Powell.

Maurice Daniel, Jr  

Maurice Daniel, Jr

1 year ago By News Staff

Maurice Daniel, Jr., born on November 24, 1958, in San Augustine, to Maurice Daniel, Jr. and Margie Nora Clark Daniel. He passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 65 in Jasper. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County, deeply rooted in the community and the natural lifestyle it offered.

Jerry Don Fowle  

Jerry Don Fowle

1 year ago By News Staff

Jerry Don Fowle, 77, of Hemphill, passed away June 24, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, July 12th at 11 am at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Jerry was born in Beaumont and moved around frequently throughout his childhood. He enlisted in the US Army in 1964, serving in Germany until 1967. After his honorable discharge, he settled in Vidor where he met and married Velda in 1968. They raised their daughters, Amanda and Mary there.

Billy Lee Griffin-Miller

1 year ago By News Staff

Billy Lee Griffin-Miller was born June 24, 2024, and passed away six hours later in San Augustine.

Survivors include his mother, Kellie Griffin; father, Holby Miller; brothers, Tuff Griffin and Carter Miller; grandparents, Billy and Kim Griffin and Jamee Miller and Tim Stewart; and great-grandparents, Eileen Rigsby, Carrie Jean Griffin, Steve Miller, and Pam and Doug Hardy.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Burtis Ray Griffin and David and Peggy Whitton; aunt, Kellee Horn; and cousins, Easton Horn and Ryder Griffin.

Kortlyn Nikole Bennett  

Kortlyn Nikole Bennett

1 year ago By News Staff

Kortlyn Nikole Bennett, aged 18, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence in Hemphill. Born on January 27, 2006, in Galveston, she was the cherished daughter of Darren Clinton Bennett and Janie Cheree Adkins. Kortlyn found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was happiest when surrounded by her loving family, listening to their stories and sharing moments together. Kortlyn enjoyed attending various sporting events, reveling in the energetic atmosphere.

Brenda Luker Breshears  

Brenda Luker Breshears

1 year ago By News Staff

Brenda Luker Breshears, 80, of Pollok, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Jacksonville. Brenda was born December 18, 1943, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Jack C. and Pauline Anderson Luker. She worked several different jobs, but her main one was as an administrative assistant at Weyerhauser Company in Arkansas. She retired once she met her husband, Lonnie, and moved to Austin. She loved fishing, shopping, traveling, and gardening. She also loved to put puzzles together, glue them, and frame them to give as gifts.

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