Broussard’s Mortuary Kountze

Henry “Peanut” Paul Dugat, 82, of Warren, died peacefully at home Monday, April 24, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on March 30, 1941, in Sour Lake, to Erna Mae Rhame Dugat and Clarence Paul Dugat. He was employed with the International Longshoremen’s Association of Clerks and Checkers Local 1665 during his Port of Galveston career. For thirty years, he worked full-time on the docks, and maintained a working cattle ranch and soybean farm in Hardin County. After retiring in 1989, he reapplied his full-time attention to farming and ranching. Henry was a volunteer and board member to numerous community organizations in the Sour Lake area. He provided work-study opportunities, along with valuable life lessons and skills, to many young people with interests in farming and ranching vocations. Henry and his wife mark sixty-two years of happy marriage in 2023. Survivors include his wife, Sue Jones […]

Ollie Adaway Murphy, 98, of Village Mills, died Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1924, in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to Alice Alphin Adaway and Sebastian Adaway. Ollie enjoyed water skiing in her youth. She found joy in her grandchildren and sporting events. She was an Astros fan, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She will forever remain a loving wife, mother, and MawMaw. Survivors include her daughters, Sheila Ann Murphy of Port Neches, and Catherine Murphy of Village Mills; sons, Patrick Kevin Murphy and his wife, Maria, of Silsbee; Thomas Murphy and his wife, Valerie, of Lumberton; and John Murphy and his wife, Darla, of Bridge City; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Pat Murphy; and sons, Johnny Ray Adaway, and Robert Charles Nally. A gathering of Mrs. Murphy’s family […]

Patricia Sue Robinson, 77, of Village Mills, died Friday, February 17, 2023.  She was born on April 18, 1945, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Bonnie Harville Myers and E.C. Myers. Patricia loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She will be remembered for her beautiful singing, knitting, and planting and tending to her roses. Survivors include her husband of nine years, Arnold Robinson; sons, Mike Robertson of Kountze and Jeff Robertson and his wife, Kandi, of Wildwood; grandchildren, Austin and Justin Robertson; great-grandchildren, Luke and Nash Robertson; sister, Tammy LaCaze and her husband, Wilbert, of Monticello, Louisiana; brothers, Edward Myers of Port Neches and Larry Myers of Louisiana; stepson, Keith Robinson and his wife, Claire, of Sugarland; stepdaughter, Lynda Goldberg and her husband, Phil, of Scottsdale, Arizona; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Robertson; and son, Timothy Robertson. […]

Eugenia “Kandy” Sanner, 94, of Wildwood, died Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born on November 15, 1928, in Columbus, to Genoveva Santos Ojeda and Jesus M. Ojeda. Survivors include her children, JoAnn Jenkins and her husband, Richard, of Woodstock, Georgia; David Dempsey of Houston; Terry Sanner and his wife, Sherri, of Fort Worth; Lori Sanner of Houston; and Teresa Sanner of Wildwood; grandchildren, Michael, Lisa, Ryan, Brittany, Chelsea and Ashley; numerous great-grandchildren and ten siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Sanner; daughter, Alice Christian; grandchildren, Maurice Sanner and Melissa Burnham; siblings, Duffy Ojeda and Pete Ojeda. A gathering of Mrs. Sanner’s friends and family will begin at 2:00 p.m. with her funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze, with her interment to follow at Village Mills Cemetery, Village Mills.

Craig Odelle Coplen, Sr., 74, of Kountze, died Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born on October 7, 1948, in Port Arthur, to Margaret Mills Coplen and James O. Coplen. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Coplen; sons Craig O. Coplen, Jr. and Carl James Coplen and his wife, Amanda, all of Kountze; daughter-in-law, Carol Lee Coplen of Kountze; grandchildren, Shy Foshee and her husband, Nick, of Kountze; Patience Coplen of Kountze; Morgan Fontenot and her husband, Jansen, of Kountze; Caden Coplen and his wife, Makenzie, of Kountze; Kristen Ingram and her husband, Gage, of Liberty; Abbie Coplen, Cameryn Coplen and Cole Coplen all of Kountze; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Jimmye Duhon and her husband, Larry and Julie Cowart and her husband, Kit, all of Kountze. He is preceded in death by his parents. Craig was a residence of Kountze for the past 50 years, where he served as Kountze school board […]

Bart Ellis Foreman, 62, of Kountze, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  He was born on July 19, 1960, in Port Arthur, to Mary Ann Becker and James Ellis Foreman.  Bart proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his fiancée, Diana Ellison; mother, Mary Ann Becker of Lumberton; daughter Savannah Foreman of Raleigh, North Carolina; siblings, Brian Foreman of Kenosha, Wisconsin; Chris Jimmerson and his spouse, Wayne, of Austin; Jill Peloquin and her husband, Brian, of Sulphur, Louisiana; and Jarrel Jimmerson and his wife, Annette, of Cedar Park;  nephews, Dustin and Devon; niece, Lincoln; and great-niece, Avery.  He is preceded in death by his father. A gathering of Bart’s family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.  His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium.  

Jerry Glenn Carney, 75, of Sour Lake, died Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1947, in Beaumont, to Veta Fannell LounsBerry Carney and Arthur Jewel Carney. Survivors include his son, Bobby Carney and his wife, DeDe, of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Madison Carney and Garrett Carney; siblings, Bobby Lynn Carney and his wife, Dewilyn, of Wildwood, Fannell Vaughn and her husband, Eddie, of Annapolis, Maryland and Ellice Ledet of Sour Lake; nephews, Brian Carney and his wife, Alicia, of El Paso; Brent Carney and his wife, Emily, of Wildwood; Brady Carney and his wife, Jennifer, of Sour Lake; Rob Vaughn and his wife, Kayleigh, of Annapolis, Maryland and Michael Smith and his wife, Kim of Nacogdoches. He is preceded in death by his parents. His cremation was handled by Broussard’s Crematorium.

Jerry Donald Williams, 85, of Woodville, died Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1937, in Honey Island to Farold Nolen Williams and Charley Mac Williams. Survivors include his daughters, Karla Caballero of San Antonio, Donna Kaye Stutts and her husband, David, of Kountze and Kelly Jane Williams of Ivanhoe; grandchildren, Seth Caballero and Drew Caballero all of San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Lucille Gore Williams; son, J.D. Williams and brothers, Norris Williams and Harry David Williams. A gathering of Mr. William’s friends and family will begin at 10:00 a.m. with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze, with interment to follow at Jordan Cemetery, Honey Island.

Grady Lavon “Pete” Sales, 67, of Kountze, died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1955, in Kountze, to Wanda Murray Sales and Wiley Sales. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Sales; children, Patrick Sales and his wife, Brandy, of Honey Island; Grady Sales, Jr. and his wife, Kacie, of Honey Island; Jessica Bertrand and her husband, Earl, of Silsbee; Justin McGee and his wife, Elizabeth, of Texas City; Evan McGee and his wife, Jennifer, of Alvin; Kelly McGee of Kountze, and Steven McGee of Katy; siblings, Diane Sales of Jacksonville, Randy Parker of Honey Island, and Vernon Parker and his wife, Lori, of Honey Island; thirty grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Elbert Parker; wives, Frances Sales, and Pauline Sales; grandson, Patrick Wayne Sales, Jr.; great-grandson; Casen Lyles, and brother, Gary Parker. A gathering of Mr. Sales’ family and friends […]

Royce Paul Boyett, 76, of Kountze, died Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Houston, to Pauline Bates Boyett and R.C. Boyett. He proudly served his county in the United States Navy and retired from BNSF Railroad. Survivors include his son, Jeremy Paul Boyett of Vidor; grandchildren, Cheyann Baxter, Chelsea Crain, Colton Crain, Daylon Wheeler, and Kayleigh Boyett; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Robert Boyett; David Boyett and his wife, Ann; and Troyce Boyett and his wife, Bonnie, all of Kountze. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tallena Crain; sisters-in-law, Joyce Boyett and Peggy Boyett. A gathering of Mr. Boyett’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. His graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Holland Cemetery, Kountze.

Linda Lou Quandel, 78, of Silsbee, died peacefully in her home, Friday, October 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 17, 1944, in Hattisburg, Mississippi, to Jessie Ruth Simmons. Linda’s greatest joy was her family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling in her RV with her late husband. Survivors include her children, Taina Caires and her husband, Christopher and Lisa Anderson and her wife, Donita, all of Silsbee; and Jennifer Rinando and her husband, Mark, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Matthew Wright, Alex Wright, Krysta Simpson, Jesse Caires, Logan Caires, Ashley Monasco, Cameron Rinando, and Carley Rinando; and great-grandchildren, Elliot, Allison, Baby Simpson, Daisee, Dawson, Sawyer, and Lilly. She is preceded in death by her mother, and husband, Bennie Lee Quandel. Mrs. Quandel’s committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, Linda wanted donations sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Barbara Nickelbur, 76, of Honey Island, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1946, in Cleveland, to Opal Elizabeth Lilley Alexander and William Riley Alexander. Survivors include her children, Beth Chance and her husband, Skipper and Delain Key and her husband, Kelly, all of Honey Island; grandchildren, Anthony Miller and Nelain Cain and her husband, James, all of Honey Island; Phillip Key and his wife, Valerie, of Beaumont; Travis Key and his wife, Kayla, of Orange; Brianna Chance and her fiancé, Tristan Maleno, of Vidor; Hunter Nickelbur of Spurger; and Kieghanna Chance of Honey Island; twelve great-grandchildren; and sister, Ludie Hoke and her husband, Tim, of Silsbee. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester D. Nickelbur, Sr; son, Lester D. Nickelbur “Boy”,  Jr.; and brother, William Riley “WR” Alexander, Jr. A gathering of Mrs. Nickelbur’s family and friends will from 5:00 p.m. until […]

Nancy Ann West, 80, of Silsbee, died Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1942, to Angie Lee Vanpelt Cooley and Robert Franklin Cooley. Survivors include her children, Norvell West and his wife, Christine, of Sour Lake and James West and his wife, Rosie, of Livingston; stepdaughter, LouJene Fregia and her husband, Randall, of Saratoga; siblings, Velma Self of Silsbee and Marie Smith of Lufkin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marion Leo West; and siblings, A.C. Cooley, Elmer Cooley, and Hazel Tyson. A gathering of Mrs. West’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe Street, Kountze. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2022, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at William Hart Cemetery, Kountze.

Clifford Moore, 67, of Kountze, died Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1954, in Kountze, to Lillie Mae Lakey Moore and Sidney Moore. Mr. Moore proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his children, James Moore and his wife, Ashlee, and Brian Moore; grandchildren, Grace Moore, Sara Moore, Sidney Moore, and Allison Moore, all of Kountze; great-grandchild, Nevaeh; siblings, James Moore and his wife, Patricia and Francis Scarber and her husband, Robert, all of Broaddus; and numerous cousins. He is proceeded in death by his parents. A gathering of Mr. Moore’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe Street, Kountze. His funeral service will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Broussard’s with his interment to follow at Jordan Cemetery, Honey Island.

Charles Brady Shearer, 68, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and formerly of Beaumont, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  He was born on July 31, 1954, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Mary Perkins Shearer and Charles Hansford Shearer. Survivors include his daughter, Adrienne Shearer of Houston; brother, Raymond Shearer and his wife, Laura of Wildwood; niece, Ashley Ramos and her husband, Juan, of Beaumont; nephew, Zachary Shearer of Vidor; and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Theresse Shearer; and nephew, John Shearer. A gathering of Charles’ family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Broussard’s Mortuary, 530 West Monroe Street, Kountze.  His interment will follow at Village Mills Cemetery, Village Mills.

Marilyn “Laverne” Crysel, 69, of Kountze, went to Heaven on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Laverne was born on February 15, 1953, in Woodville, to Lerla Gardner Stackpole and Melvin Walter Stackpole. Survivors include her husband, Danny Crysel of Kountze; sister, JoAnn Redmon of Kountze; nieces and nephews, Glynn Redmon Jr. and his wife, Dewanda, of Georgetown; Melvin Keith Redmon of Lumberton; Tessa Johnson and her husband, Charles, of Kountze; Stacy Cole and her husband, Roy, of Kountze; Victoria Hancock and Connor Hancock, both of The Woodlands; and Tray Crysel and Chase Crysel, both of Lumberton; and sister in-law, Deborah Sue Hancock and her husband, Roger, of The Woodlands. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother in-law, Glynn Redmon Sr. A gathering of Mrs. Crysel’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 1:00 […]

Casey James Jones, 37, of Vidor, died Monday, September 2, 2019. He was born on March 17, 1982, in Galveston, to Robert Eugene Jones and Lissel Katy Alpers. Casey was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his father, Robert Jones, of Warren; mother, Katy Jones, of Rockport; sons, Trypp James Jones, of Vidor and Malykye Hollister Casey Jones, of Lumberton; siblings, Lola Elaine Jones, of Kountze; Robert Eugene Jones, Jr and his wife, Nicole, of Warren; John Tilmon Alpers and his wife, Jennifer; Victoria Lyne Jones, all of Lumberton; and Richard Peterson and his wife, Nicole, of Minnesota; aunts, Lizanne Leger, of Vidor; Nancy Duhon, of Houston; Diane Adair and her husband, Tommy, of Warren; uncles, Louis Alpers, of Kountze; Thomas Daniel Jones, Jr and his wife, Sarah, of Graham; Michael Jones and his wife, Tammie; and Tommy Jones; grandmother, Arvilla Jones, all of Warren; great-grandmother, Lola Alpers, of […]

Edwin Richard Miller, 86, of Wildwood, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born on December 5, 1932, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Martha Mueller Miller and Harry Miller. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Patricia Miller; children, Cherie Slaughter of Galveston, Indiana; Kay Cheatham and her husband, Vance, of Decatur, Georgia; Cindy Shimasabi, and her husband, Mike, of Chula Vista, California; and Julie Harris and her husband, James, of Katy, Texas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Donald Miller. Edwin’s memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 470 Monroe, Kountze.  His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 470 Monroe, Kountze, Texas 77625.

Gerald Allen Williams, 84, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Beaumont, to Lucille Thomas and Howard Billy Williams. Survivors include his wife of twenty-four years, Barbara Williams; brother, Bruce; and sisters, Deloris, Babe Ruth, and Glyndon. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents. A private family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.

Daphne Virginia Eubanks Cash, 81, of Beaumont, died Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on January 5, 1938, in Cairo, Georgia, to Lilla Hutchison Eubanks and Lonnie Eubanks. Survivors include her children, Dwayne Courts and his wife, Mary, of Seattle, Washington; Lonnie Courts and his wife, Stacey, of Willis, Texas; Stacie Worthy and her husband, Bruce, of Beaumont, Texas; and Daphne Courts of Leesburg, Georgia; grandchildren, Ryan, Amber, Dalyce, Quinton, Danielle, Alexander, Ashleigh, and Kaleigh Courts, Debra and Gregory Breeden, and Aniston Sugart; twelve great-grandchildren; and her twin sisters, Marilyn and Carolyn. She is preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers. To our beloved mother, thank you for everything you implanted in our lives. You were such an incredible example of love, strength, and determination. We are so thankful for the trust and faith in Jesus you instilled in us. We are comforted now in the knowledge […]

Carolyn “Susie” Anderson, 65, of Kountze, died Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1954, in Port Arthur, to Virginia Raminez Prowse and Robert Prowse. Survivors include her husband of forty years, Roger Anderson; children, Alex Gonzales and his wife, LeAnn, of Frisco; Diedric Gonzales and his wife, Gina, of Kirbyville; Christopher Anderson and his wife, Krystal, of Katy; and Eric Anderson and his wife, Thuyen, of Magnolia; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Williams and Kathy Hernandez; mother-in-law, Dolores Anderson of Kountze; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and father-in-law, Manuel Anderson. A gathering of Susie’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 1st Assembly of God, 1055 Highway 69, Kountze. Her funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the church, under […]

Donald “Brother Don” Mitchell, 85, of Wildwood, died Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born in Pollock, on August 21, 1933, to Hester Nantz Mitchell and John Mitchell. Brother Don pastored over sixty years, the last three churches he pastored were Allendale in Houston, Pine Forest Baptist in Vidor, and Wildwood Baptist in Wildwood. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Mitchell of Wimberley and formerly of Wildwood; children, Dwanna Zyla and her husband, Lou, and Charlotte Schobel, all of Wimberley; grandchildren, Stephen Turner and his wife, Carly, of Deer Park; Matt Turner and his wife, Patty, of Clear Lake; John Turner and his wife, Ashley, of Pasadena; and Joshua Schobel of Rockdale; stepchildren, Ivan Zyla and his wife, Michele, of Dedham, Massachusetts and Taras Zyla and his wife, Catie, of Oakland, California; twelve great-grandchildren; and sister, Janet Nolan of Newton. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Tracy […]

Sandra Gillette, 76, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, July 6, 2019. She was born on February 23,1943, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to Lillian Jones Nearing and Louis Nearing. Survivors include her sons, Scott Gillette and his wife, Barbara, of Pennsylvania; Todd Gillette and his wife, Stephanie, of Sour Lake; and Adam Gillette and his girlfriend, Kelly Baughman, of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Austin Gillette; Alexsandra Gillette; Scott Gillette; Sophia Gillette; Kim Stine and her husband, Kevin; Carlotta Bunker and her husband, Adam; Brittney Ginn and her husband, Erick; Tiffany Aughtman; Brent Ables and his wife, Chasity; and Johnathon Lueck; great-grandchildren, Andrew Stine, Sebastain Paul Gillette, Caitlyn Stine, Haley, Skylar, Kayla, Matthew, Macen, Liam, Caden, Mckenzie, Austin, Lakeley, and Hazel Mae; mother, Dorothy Nearing of Pennsylvania; sisters, Jane Stewart and Dorothy Barth, both of Pennsylvania, and Andrea Spiezio of New York; brothers, Louis Nearing of Tampa, Florida, and Sam McKinney and John McKinney, […]

Laura Beth Haynes Roach, 82, of Kountze, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Kountze Nursing Center. She was born on September 14, 1936, to Bethel Evelyn Merrill and Thomas LaRue Haynes. She worked at Southwestern Bell for more than thirty years. Laura Beth loved photos of family; she had many hanging on her walls. Laura Beth was a mighty prayer warrior. She loved being called “Granny” by “her boys”, nieces, and nephews. Her face would light up when any of those kids called on Granny, but her brothers and sisters called her Di. Laura Beth was a lifelong member of Little Rock Assembly of God Church in Kountze. Survivors include “her girls”, Lesa Simmons and her husband, Mark, of Silsbee and Rhonda Haynes, of Katy; sister, Judy Moore and her husband, Larry, of Honey Island; brother, Dean Haynes and his wife, Mary, of Kountze; grandsons, Brandon Laird and his wife, […]

G.W. Frazier, 95, of Kountze, died Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born on June 19, 1924, in San Augustine, to Arie McCelland Frazier and Charlie T. Frazier. G.W. proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 305th Engineer Pantaloon during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty Frazier; children, Linda Richardson and her husband, Carl, of Kountze; Gary Frazier and his wife, Jerri, of Silsbee; and Don Frazier and his wife, Rhodda, of Kountze; grandchildren, David Richardson and his wife, Beth; Karen Ford and her husband, Darrell; and Matt Frazier and his wife, Jennifer, all of Kountze; Don Frazier, Jr. and his wife, Lindsey, of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana; Amanda Hatton and her husband, Michael, of Silsbee; and Katie Schmoker and her husband, Jason, of Sour Lake; twelve great-grandchildren; siblings, Virgil Frazier of Norman, Oklahoma; and Charles “Tack” Frazier of Silsbee; stepchildren, Billy Jack […]

Robert Garth Brown, 74, of Kountze, died Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was born on August 10, 1944, in Beaumont, to Lessie Sims Brown and James Tegart Brown, Sr. Robert proudly served his country in the Unites States Army. He was the owner of Brown Machine Works and a fifty-two year member of Pine Lodge #642 AF & AM, Kountze. Robert was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Abilene and attended Little Rock Assembly of God Kountze. Survivors include his wife, Jerrie Brown of Merkel; children, Robert Garth Brown, Jr. of Kountze; and Hollie Anne Brown and her fiancé, Jonathan West, of Lockhart; grandchild, Jessica Elaine Brown of Gonzales, Louisiana; brothers, James Tegart Brown, Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of Silsbee; and John Curtis Brown of Kountze; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Curtis Lynn Brown. A gathering of Robert’s […]

Sharon Roberta Fontenot, 70, of Sour Lake, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of South East Texas, Beaumont. She was born on September 22, 1948, in Beaumont, to Catherine Dyess Theriot and Robert DeYoung. Survivors include her son, Raymond Payne and his wife, Debi; father, Robert DeYoung; grandchildren, Justin Payne; Dillin Payne and his wife, Amanda; Lindin Payne; Colby Payne and his wife, Elyssa; Lakin Born and her husband, Sean; Abbigail Payne; Rachel Edwards; Braidon Fontenot; and Hannah Fontenot; great-grandchildren, Jayce Payne, Easton Payne, Trebor Payne, Adalynn Payne, Blake Born, Brylee Fontenot, Avri Kelley, and Dallie Fontenot; brothers, Bobby DeYoung and his wife, Claudia and John Theriot; sisters, Sherry Hebert and Darlene Sonnier; and six nieces and five nephews. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Arride Lee Fontenot; mother, Catherine Dyess Theriot; son, Robert Wayne Payne; stepfather, Nolan Theriot; and stepmother, Ida DeYoung. A gathering of […]

Douglas Theodore Langford, Sr., 85, of Kountze, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Kountze Nursing Center. He was born on February 8, 1934, in Groveton, to Elsie Evelyn Hardin and David Young Langford. Douglas was a United States Army veteran. He also worked in the oilfield as a pumper. Survivors include his son, Dale Langford and his wife, Becky, of Lafayette, Louisiana; grandchildren, Daniel Langford and his wife, Aundreal, of Broussard, Louisiana and Jose Lopez, of Dayton; great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Darien Langford, of Broussard, Louisiana and Abbie and Lane Lopez, of Dayton; sister, Hannah Langford; and nephews, Larry Langford and his wife, April and James David Langford. Douglas is preceded in death by his wife, Anita Loos Langford; parents; son, Douglas T. Langford, Jr.; and siblings, Guida, Bo and Norma Langford. A gathering of Mr. Langford’s family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow […]

Paul Gillette, 78, of Sour Lake, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Port Jervis, New York, to Ona Mae Liddle and Harry Griffin Gillette. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Gillette, of Sour Lake; sons, Scott Gillette and his wife, Barbara, of Pennsylvania; Todd Gillette and his wife, Stephanie, of Sour Lake; and Adam Gillette and his girlfriend, Kelly Baughman, of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Austin Gillette; Alexander Gillette; Scott Gillette; Sophia Gillette; Kim Stine and her husband, Kevin; Carlotta Bunker and her husband, Adam; Brittney Ginn and her husband, Erick; Tiffany Aughtman; Brent Ables and his wife, Chasity; and Johnathon Lueck; great-grandchildren, Andrew Stine, Sebastain Paul Gillette, Caitlyn Stine, Haley, Skylar, Kayla, Matthew, Macen, Liam, Caden, Mckenzie, Austin, Lakeley, and Hazel Mae; brothers, Irving Gillette and his wife, Charlotte, of Warminster, Pennsylvania and Bill Gillette and his wife, June, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sister, […]

Betty Wall, 89, of Village Mills, died Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1929, in Smackover, Arkansas, to Victoria McKenzie and William Gus Harbuck. Survivors include her sons, David Wall and his wife, Nicki, of Aurora, Colorado and Jerry Wall and his wife, Julie, of Wildwood; grandchildren, David Wall, Jr. and his wife, Amber, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Gregory Wall, of Aurora, Colorado and McKenzie Irwin and her husband, Christopher, of Parker, Colorado; great-granddaughter, Jordan Irwin, of Parker, Colorado; great-grandsons, Hunter Wall and Wyatt Wall, both of Aurora, Colorado; sister, Habie Walker and her husband, Dorsey, of Holly Lake Ranch; nephews, Walker Harbuck, of Pasadena; Ron Harbuck, of Lufkin; Donald Harbuck, of Pasadena; Wray Walker, of Wimberly; Gary Harbuck; and Bob Harbuck, both of Lufkin; and nieces, Sharleen Wall and Terilee Loseth, both of Seattle, Washington; and Fonda Smith, of Cleveland. Betty is preceded in death […]