Broussard’s Mortuary Kountze

Frederick Brian Baggett, 46, of Lumberton, died Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Rita Marie Whatley Baggett and Frederick Baggett. He was a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include his mother, Rita Hawkins and her husband, Ronald, of Livingston; children, Kaitlin Baggett of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Ashlyn Baggett of Lumberton, and Madison Baggett of Silsbee; sister, Amber Duntz and her husband, Richard, of Beaumont; step-sister, Kelli Watkins and her husband, Rock, of Lumberton; step-brothers, Greg Hawkins of Waco, Justin Hawkins and his wife, Heather, of Streetman, and Dustin Hawkins of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father. A gathering of Frederick’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. His interment will follow at Old Hardin […]

Chase Paul Lambert joined the Angels in Heaven on February 22, 2025, in Denison, Texas. He was born, in Amarillo, on February 8, 1987. Chase was the type of guy who could light up a room with his smile and make everyone feel like they were the most important person there. Chase lived life on his own terms and was always on the move, seeking the next adventure. Whether it was spending time around a bonfire, going on a fishing trip, or playing a game of baseball or basketball, he was always up for something exciting. His adventurous spirit led him to skydiving and deep-sea diving, where he earned his certification as a safety diver, embodying his love for life’s thrilling moments. A proud graduate of Warren High School, Chase furthered his education by earning an associate degree from UT Tyler. His commitment to personal growth and exploration shaped the […]

Clarence “Timmy” Flowers, 41, of Kountze, died Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1983, in Beaumont, to Tina Marie Hollyfield Garza and Clarence Bradley Flowers. Survivors include his wife, Alma Martinez of Pasadena; children, Nakona Flowers and Chaska Flowers; mother, Tina Garza and her husband, Gary, of Warren; father, Brad Flowers and his wife, Christy, of Honey Island; grandparents, Clarence “Pappy” Flowers and his wife, Charlotte of Honey Island; Kathy Wales of Buna; and Nora Smith of Rose City; siblings, Brandi Stutts and her husband, Steven, of Honey Island; Ashley Baumann of Silsbee; Kanda Miller of Lumberton; Zach Flowers and his wife, Jennifer, of Joplin, Missouri; and Alexus Warden and her husband, Jonathan, of Kountze; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Darlene “Mimi” Flowers, Gary Smith, Myrl Hollyfield, and Patsy and Donald Sandefur. A […]

Mary Frances Pugh, 82, of Kountze, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1942, in Flatwoods, Louisiana, to Mary Leona Hanley Parker and Jake D. Parker. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Jack Pugh III; daughters, Jacqueline Hodges and her husband, Randy, of Montgomery; and Paige Butler and her husband, Stewart, of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Hayden Powers, Rachel Hodges, Allison Hodges, and Aubrey Butler. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leona and Jake Parker; daughter, Kathy Marie; and sister, Patsy Binagia. A gathering of Mrs. Pugh’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her interment will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Texas Oncology Beaumont and Harbor Hospice for their loving care.

Karen Sue Turner, 75, of Lumberton, died Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to Birdie Nitzsche Riley and Burt Riley. Survivors include her children, Katrina Waldrop of Louisiana; Paul Payne and his wife, Holly, of Silsbee; Robert Turner of Honey Island; Jimmy Turner of Bridge City; Tommy Toronjo and his wife, Kristy, of Kountze; Misti Turner of Warren; and Tara Priest and her husband, Danny, of Lumberton; seventeen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Dr. Thomas Riley and his wife, Dr. Bonnie Riley, of Naples Florida; Catherine Morvant of Georgetown; and Patricia Mullin and her husband, Mike, of Canton. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Charles Riley. A gathering of her family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, […]

Lydia “Pee Wee” Virginia Hybarger, 99, of Kountze, died Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1925, in Poplarville, Mississippi, to Viola and Edgar Chadwick. Lydia Virginia “Pee Wee” Hybarger was a woman of many names. She was known as Lydia “Lydee” to her family and “Pee Wee” or Virginia to her friends. Yet, regardless of the name we used, everyone knew her by her feisty character and caring heart. Pee Wee was born in Poplarville, Mississippi and raised in Slidell, Louisiana. She met and married Lester Hybarger from Beaumont, Texas on February 22, 1943. They settled in Beaumont and she worked for Shelton’s Drive Inn where she acquired her nickname, “Pee Wee.” In June 1960, Pee Wee and Lester moved from South Park in Beaumont to Kountze where Lester opened a paint and body shop and shortly after built Frostyland for his wife. Pee Wee poured […]

Heather Lea McDonald passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a fall in her home, two nights before. Heather was born on May 26, 1970, in Kountze, Texas to Marilyn Hewitt and Gordon E. McDonald.  She  is survived by her brother Sean Patrick McDonald, of Kountze, Texas and his children Zoey, Lily, and Jaydon; McDonald first cousins, Cynthia J Scott of Gainesville, Georgia; Ami  K Kennedy of Pasadena, Texas; Laura E Dobbins, of Evans, Georgia; Hewitt first cousin D. Mark Hewitt; the ‘love of her life’ Marcus Sugg of Arkansas,  a dozen or more McDonald/McElroy/Hewitt second cousins throughout Texas and Arkansas; and, of course, her Houston Police Department family.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Heather graduated from Kountze High School in 1988 and received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Criminal Justice from […]

Robert Wayne Williford, 76, of Kountze, died Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was born on February 22, 1948, to Freddie Junius Alford Williford and Robert Lee Williford. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Beverly Williford; children, Casey Freeman and her husband, Jeff, and Cody Williford and his wife, Tiffany, all of Kountze; grandchildren, Greg Freeman and his wife, Raeleigh, of Kountze; Ross Freeman and his wife, Karly, of Godley; Avery Williford; and Cade Williford, both from Kountze; great-grandchildren, Myles Freeman; and Westyn Freeman; siblings, Nancy Anders and her husband, Gerald; Benny Williford, all of Kountze; and Kathy Crone Cade and her husband, Randall, of Wildwood. He is preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Robert Williford. Mr. Williford worked as a Process Operator at Exxon Mobil for thirty-one years. A gathering of Mr. Williford’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, […]

Mamie Viola Caples, 80, of Kountze, died Saturday, October 12, 2024.  She was born on May 11, 1944, to Estella Dent Caples and Charles Caples. Survivors include her son, David Caples of Kountze; grandson, Lance Anthony Osborne and his wife, Carla, of Holden, Louisiana; great-granddaughter, Lainey, Grace Osborne; sister Charley King; and her brother, John Elton Sowel. She is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Milton Sowel; Estell Sowel; Kaylyn Sowel; and Joyce Sowel. Her cremation arrangements were handled though Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.

Joyce Gail Rich, 76, of Sour Lake died, Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Ruth Ramsey Gillispie and Ray Gillispie. Survivors include her daughter, Laura Stillwell of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Hunter Stillwell and his spouse, Katelyn, of Beaumont; Kellye Stillwell of College Station; great-granddaughter, Kaye Kellye Stillwell; brother, Gary Gillispie and his wife, Bonnie, of Sour Lake; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marshall H. Rich; son, Kelly Rhodehamel; sisters, Barbara Jean Massey and Shirley Gay Sacra; and brothers, Ronnie D. Gillispie and Thomas Gillispie. A gathering of Mrs. Rich’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Broussard’s, 530 W Monroe Street, Kountze. Her interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake.

Richard “Dick” Allison Mabry, 77, of Mauriceville died Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1946, in Kountze, to Marion Francis Gross Mabry and Frank C. Mabry, Jr. Survivors include his children, Rex Alan Mabry and spouse, Sarah, of Germany; Ruth Allison Wonders and spouse, Howie, of Deweyville; Rose Alice Mabry of Orange; Rissie Alexzandrea Wolfe of Austin; and Heather Rena Mabry and spouse, Tevis, of Vidor; grandchildren, Sarah Mayfield and spouse, Aaron, of Colorado; Luke Mabry of Colorado; Ginger Mouton of Houston; Annabel Lei Everett and spouse, Cody, of Pleasanton; David Carter Wolfe of Austin; Jill Banks and spouse, Isaiah, of Orange; Braedon Wonders of Henderson, Arkansas; Isabella Wonders of Bridge City; Uriah Terry of San Antonio; Bruce Alexander Wolfe of Austin; Lars Levi Allen Benton of Spurger; and Meadow Dupuis of Deweyville; siblings, Sandra Inez Edinger and spouse, William; Frank C. Mabry III and spouse, […]

Margaret Ann Darby, 79, of Kountze, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1945, to Evelyn Hellberg Crowell and Charles Crowell. Survivors include her children, John Darby and his wife, Dusti, of Buna; Bryan Darby and his wife, Carrie Ann, of Kountze; and Craig Darby and his wife, Heather, of Orange; grandchildren, Tyler Darby; Caleb Darby; Cody Darby; Tori Bell; Lena Luthe; Coy Darby; and Clay Darby; step-grandchildren, Colby Quebodeaux; and Bay Quebodeaux; great-grandchildren, Brylee Grace Darby; Kate Darby; Hadleigh Darby; and Charli Quebodeaux; siblings, Charlotte Sneed and her husband, Billy, of College Station; Tommy Crowell and his wife, Sherry, of Marshall; Charles Crowell and his wife, Theresa, of Richmond; and Pam Brocato and her husband, Chuck, of Kountze. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, John Louis Darby. A gathering of Mrs. Darby’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. […]

Albert Mitchell Anderson, 88, died on Monday, September 30, 2024.  He was born on February 15, 1936, in Kountze to Tom and Irene Anderson. He was a carpenter all his life- and worked on industrial, housing, remodeling projects.  He loved the outdoors, hunting deer, trapping hogs, gardening, just anything to do with the outdoors.  After his retirement, to keep himself busy, he decided one year to build deer blinds.  It started off slow, but soon blossomed into a full time job.  He has deer blinds all over Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.  He was a well-rounded craftsman, and everyone loved his work. He was a religious man, and he loved his Lord and Savior. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Pennie Anderson of thirty-four years; children, Terry Anderson and family, of Nacogdoches; Lisa Hansen and her family, of Kountze; Dana Burt and her family, of Kountze; and Allen Anderson and […]

Effie “Jean” Derbonne Douglas, 86, of Sour Lake, passed away on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on Ocober 27, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Isa Mae Gallien Derbonne and Paul H. Derbonne. She was a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana, graduating from Natchitoches High School in 1955 and attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches.  Jean moved to Beaumont, Texas in March 1961 and lived in the Beaumont and Sour Lake areas ever since. Jean retired from Jefferson County, Beaumont in October 2004 and was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society for several years, was a member of Sour Lake Woman’s Club for a period of time and enjoyed substitute teaching at Sour Lake Independent School District for approximately sixteen years.  Her favorite pastimes included playing the piano, spending time with family and baking her children’s favorite pies. […]

Hazel G. Key was born in Kountze, Texas on September 20, 1950. Where she met and fell in love with her husband, Ed Key. They were married on September 23, 1972 and were married for twenty-nine years until his death on August 27, 2002. Hazel enjoyed many things in life, nothing more than enjoying spending time with her family and friends. Hazel kept a bowl of candy by the door or by her chair in case one of the neighborhood kids would want to stop by for a piece of candy or if someone stopped by, she would have something for them to snack on. Hazel was always cooking and feeding any and everyone that would come to her door. Even if you weren’t hungry, she would at least send you with a plate of food. Among her favorite things to do was to play cards. It was always a […]

Pamela “Pam” Sue Davis Williams, 79, of Kountze, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1945, in Beaumont, to Bobbie Jayne White Davis and Jessie Millard Davis. Pam spent her working years in the banking industry where she held several positions and ended her career as the President and Bank Manager of several area banks. Survivors include her husband, Chester Williams; son, Roger Williams and his wife, Lori, of Crawford; grandchildren, Jack Ryan Williams of The Woodlands, Ann Marie Williams of Waco, and Ty Williams of College Station; and siblings, Diane Thompson of Tucson, Arizona; and Roger Glenn Davis and his wife, Melissa Glenn, of Lumberton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bobbie Davis and Jessie Davis. Mrs. Williams’ cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.

Susan Lognion, 76, of Kountze, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.  She was born on February 10, 1948, in Beaumont, to Dora Carter St. Claire and Ray St. Claire. She was raised in the north end of Beaumont on Wilshire Drive off East Lucas. It was the best neighborhood with lots of children and plenty of fun.  She attended Edwards Elementary, Jame’s Bowie Junior High, and French High School.  She gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized at North End Baptist Church in Beaumont at the age of 12.  As a young woman, she rededicated her life to the Lord and was Baptized on a cold, cold day in the cold waters beneath the McNeely bridge in Kountze.  She always said on that day, God froze her sins away. Survivors include her husband, David Lognion of Kountze; children, Shon Wise and his wife, Tina; Jeffrey Lognion and […]

Edna “Irene” Brown, 87, of Kountze, died Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1937, in Winnie, to Irene Boudreaux Honeycutt and Walter Thurman Honeycutt. Edna Irene Brown was the oldest of 8 kids, she had 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She and her husband Daniel Williford “DW” Brown, Sr. had 3 sons together and between those 3 children she had 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was lovingly known as Sister, Mama, and MawMaw. Growing up she spent most of her life as a mother, from helping raise her siblings to raising her own children. She just had a natural way with kids, and they were always drawn to her, even if she wasn’t their grandmother, they likely called her MawMaw. She was a 1955 graduate of East Chambers High School where she was known as a basketball star and was a top scorer […]

Victor Arnim Wessels, Jr., 74, of Dayton died Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1950, in Houston, to Muriel Jeanne Edworthy Wessels and Victor Arnim Wessels, Sr. Victor was part owner of Wessel Machine Works along with his father and brother. He worked for the City of Houston’s Metro system as a bus driver and later supervisor where he retired after many years. Victor was a member of the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department He enjoyed living away from the city and residing on his rural acreage where at one time he had horses and cattle with Jolynn who preceded him in death in 2007. He enjoyed researching any topic as well as visiting with friends over lunch. He is someone who was always available whenever you needed him. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his brother, James Wessels and his wife, Suzanne, of Kerrville; nephews, […]

Joe Lynn Overstreet, 66, of Kountze died Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1957, in Kountze, to Betty Norman Overstreet and Walter Ray Overstreet. Survivors include his son, Ryan Hargrove and his wife, Kimberly, of Lumberton; grandson, Case McCoy Hargrove; siblings, Troy Daniel Overstreet of Kountze; Walter Overstreet and his wife, Debbie, of Zavalla; JoAnn Duncan and her husband, Roy Glenn, of Wildwood; and Kim Overstreet of Wildwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Walter Overstreet, and sister, Sheila Overstreet. A gathering of Mr. Overstreet’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Broussard’s. His interment will follow at Holland Cemetery, Kountze.

Ruth Tate, 89, of Sour Lake, died Monday, June 10, 2024.  She was born on March 8, 1935, in Port Arthur, to Della Adaway Sangwin and Leonard Sangwin. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Brown and her husband, Arthur, of Sour Lake.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Albert Tate, Sr.; and children, Glenda Fay Wright, Charles Murphy Tate, and George Albert Tate, Jr. A gathering of Mrs. Tate’s family and friends will be 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.  Her graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Sour Lake.

Rose Lagina Smart, 51, of Kountze, died Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1972, in Beaumont, to Margie Nell Broom Riley and Jerry Paul Riley. Survivors include her husband, Roy Smart; children, Casey Smart and his wife, Victoria, of Kountze; and Emily Rose Smart of Germany; grandchildren, Ryker Smart and Rory Smart; mother and father, Margie and Jerry Riley, Sr. of Kountze; and brothers, Jerry Riley, Jr. of Kountze; and Eric Riley and his wife, Cindy, of Silsbee. A gathering of Mrs. Smart’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at Broussard’s. Her interment will follow at Hooks Cemetery, Kountze.

Benny Earl House, 80, of Kountze, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving children on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1943, in Beaumont, to Vanda Aline Gaines House and Willie Neal House, Sr. Mr. House served in the U.S. Army where he did two tours in Vietnam. He finished out his service at Fort Hood. He also worked at the papermill for over 48 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved being out in the country. He also loved his dogs. Survivors include his children, Stephanie House of Kountze; Ben House and spouse, Cheryl, of Kountze; and Beneal House and spouse, Colt Deason, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Alex Davis and spouse, Danny, of Beaumont; Marcus Neal Jackson of Kountze; Corben House of Kountze; Abbie Linn and spouse, Laramie, of Longview; Will Hankamer of Lumberton; and Selera Deason of Lumberton; great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Davis; […]

Billie Gean Tinkle, 94, of Kountze, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Paradigm at Kountze nursing home.  She was born on April 9, 1930, in Joaquin, Texas, to Jesse Whitley Whiddon and Henry King Whiddon. She moved to Kountze to be close to her family.  Billie worked several jobs that were community related to the people of Kountze and Hardin County. Survivors include Sue Daniels and her husband, Wayne, of Kountze; Randy Spurlock and his wife, Judy, of Kirbyville; Billy Tinkle and his wife, Penny, of Woodville; and Blenda Lewellen and her husband, Tim, of Beaumont; son-in-law, Dale Hill of Joaquin; grandchildren, Marc Hill and his wife, Lorie; Brent Hill and his wife, Kari; Rodney Daniels and his wife, Gabrina; Amy Snyder and her husband, Kevin; Brandon Daniels; Shelley Fresmeyer and her husband, David; Heather Richardson and her husband, Travis; and Micah Tinkle and his wife, Kimberly; twelve great-grandchildren; […]

Eloise “Grandma Silly” Lucille Harrison Brown, 96, of Kountze, died Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1927, in San Angelo, to Eloise Lucille Rankin Harrison and George William Harrison, Sr. Survivors include her children, Wanda Brumbeloe of Lumberton; Troy Brown and his wife, Debbie, of Spring; Robert Brown and his wife, Tracey, of Pine Ridge; and Patsy Bynum and her husband, Sam, of Pine Ridge; grandchildren, Amy Dorman and her husband, Lynn; Jennifer Swindell and her husband, Jay; Nancy Morvant and her husband, Bryan; John Bostick and his wife, Casey; Jessica White and her husband, Trey; Ashley Morvant and her husband, Chris; Clay Jacobson and his wife, Melissa; Wade Jacobson; Misty Shamsher; Dusty Jacobson and his wife Erica; Aaron Brown; and Reagan Brown; twenty-six great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Glenn Harrison and his wife, Martha, of Fannett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and family. She is preceded […]

Gerald Glynn Loper, Sr., 98, of Sour Lake, died Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1925, in Marquez to Edna Mabel Smith Loper. Gerald worked for Sun Oil as a Production Engineer Foreman for 38 years. He then went on to be the Justice of the Peace in Precinct 7 of Sour Lake for 13 years. He was also a Corporal during World War II in the United States Marines. He is survived by his daughter, Helen Loper Dansby and her husband, Bart, of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Troy Brown and his wife, Linda, of Austin; Joshua Loper of California; Edward Taylor Dansby and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mount Belvieu; and Kayla Dansby Almond and her husband, Trent, of Beaumont; and great-grandchildren, Claire Dansby, Rhett Almond, and Kyle Almond. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna Mabel Smith Cotton and Edward Elias Cotton; wife, Nina […]

Gary Wayne Hearn, 66, of Village Mills, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  He was born on April 19, 1958, in Kinder, Louisiana, to Georgia Gilley Hearn and Johnny Wayne Hearn. Survivors include his wife, Dalia Hearn; children, Sarah Hearn of Denton, and Rachel Hearn and Selena Garza, both of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Cynthia McCarthy and her husband, Mike, of Clear Water, Florida; George Hearn and his wife, Jolea, of Merritt Island, Florida; and Clay Hearn and his wife, Sheri, of Portland, Oregon.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Milton Hearn. A gathering of Gary’s family and friends will be 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.  His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

Linda Joyce Campbell, 73, of Sour Lake, died Friday, May 11, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1950, to Foye Neal Wiggins and Dallas Melton Wiggins, of Tyler. Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Flowers and her husband, Jack, of St. Mary’s Georgia and Debbie Smith and her husband, Cody, of Sour Lake; son, Jimmy Sedtal, Sr. and his wife, Michelle, of Sour Lake; brother, Billy Wiggins and his wife, Sharon, of Longview, Hoyt Wiggins, and Morris Wiggins, all of Longview; grandchildren, Brian Flowers, Marcus Fogal, Dakota Headen, Chelsea Smith, Tiffani Sedtal, Cheyenne Sedtal, Presslie Sedtal, Jimmy Sedtal, Jr., Lane Alford, Summer Smith, and Laiton Smith; and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph Campbell, Sr.; daughter, Charlotte Ann Sedtal; and mother, Foye Milford. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, 5550 West Executive Drive, Suite #200, Tampa, Florida 33609. A […]

Dennis Walter McDonald, 91, of Village Mills, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1932, in Galveston, to Margurite Pix McDonald and Augustus E. McDonald.  Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army. He lived in Wildwood for over thirty years and was a member of Wildwood/Village Mills Methodist Church.  Dennis was an avid golf player. He started playing golf in Jr. High School and could be found most days out on the golf course at Wildwood. Survivors include his special friend, Carol Huff of Village Mills; children, Don Bolton and his wife, Beth, of Elkhart; Donna “Lynn” Bender of Wildwood; and Patricia Padon-Forester and her husband, Don, of Houston; and multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Margurite and Augustus McDonald; wife, Inez McDonald; and sister, Susie McDonald. Mr. McDonald’s funeral service will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday, […]

Davey Eugene Smith, 76, of Kountze, died Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1948, in Port Arthur, to Gloria Pinell Smith and Claude Dawson Smith, Sr. Davey was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Vietnam War.  He had many hobbies over his life. In his younger years he enjoyed traveling, painting, and photography. Davey enjoyed writing adventure stories where his daughter was the main character. Gardening was a big part of Davey’s life, and he was a member of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners.  In his free time, he spent many hours woodworking and building cannons. He also loved playing the harmonica for his family. He was a beloved father and a beloved Gpaw, he will be missed dearly. Survivors include his daughter, Kelsey Smith Swearingen and her husband, Christopher, of Kountze; granddaughter, Kyleigh Swearingen; brother, Robbie Smith of […]