Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee

Joe Everett Hinson, Sr., 83, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1942, in Buna, to Ada Mae Byerly Hinson and Cazzie Royal Hinson. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Retha Hinson; sons, Joe Everett Hinson, Jr. and his wife, Nicky; and Joel Eric Hinson and his wife, Diann, all of Buna; honorary daughter, Holly Gethright and her husband, Chris, of Gist; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hinson of Buna; Nikki Baldwin and her husband, Jonathan, of Greenville, Mississippi; Jacob Hinson and his wife, Gayle, of Vidor; Samantha Zernial and her husband, Dalton, of Vidor; Ryan Hinson of Buna; Brock Hinson of Buna; Destiny Zamarripa of Buna; Charles Ebarb and his wife, Rachelle, of Vidor; Kimberly Castillo and her husband, Alex, of Buna; Raylee Trahan of Buna; Mallori Anderson; Laci Gethright and her friend, Ethan; and Natali Gethright; eighteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He […]

Rhonda Ann Whatley Thompson, 72, of Burnet, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1953, in Beaumont, to Anna Louise Clark Whatley and Quinton P. “Jerry” Whatley. She is survived by her oldest daughter, Rhonda Cherie “Chondie” Martin and her five children, and two grandchildren; her son, William “Rick” Thompson III and his wife, Becky, and his four children, and eight grandchildren; and Jessica Falyn Davis and her husband, Steve, and her two children; and siblings, Jessie Whatley and his wife, Lela, of Silsbee; Rita Hawkins and her husband, Ronald, of Livingston; Tina Sweat and her husband, David, of Lumberton; Quinlyn Nichols and her husband, David, of Plano; and Dana Gonzalez and her husband, Ricky, of Granbury. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Scooter George Whatley. A graveside service for Ms. Thompson will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Old […]

Ruth Ellen Herrington, 84, of Jasper, died Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Kountze, to Irene Laird Anderson and Thomas Jefferson Anderson. Survivors include her children, Mary Stein and her husband, Danny, of Riesel; Rusty Herrington and his wife, Brenda, of Silsbee; Randy Herrington and his wife, Angie, of Woodville; Ricky Herrington and his wife, Loni, of Silsbee; and Tara Hancock and her husband, Jared, of Jasper; grandchildren, Tesa Hatch of Waco; Jake Hatch and his wife, Donna, of Buna; Troy Hatch and his wife, Jessica, of Buna; April Herrington of Mishawaka, Indiana; Stephanie Plake and her husband, Colt, of Lumberton; Conrad Hall of Jacksonville; Jodie Work and her husband, Brian, of Jacksonville; Mandy Thomas and her husband, Brad, of Jacksonville; Scot Herrington and his wife, Star, of Woodville; Tamara Stiefer of Santa Fe; Tiffani West of Woodville; Trista Flowers and her husband, Jesse, […]

Geneva Eason Barnes, 86, of Lumberton, died Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1939, in Fred, to Emma Gladys Whisenant Eason and Cecil A. Eason. Geneva Barnes, our mother, sister, maw-maw, and friend to all. She was the third child of eleven children. Born on a twenty-acre farm in Fred, Texas. A loving sister and caretaker of all of her siblings. She was known for being a hard worker and could do anything from tilling and planting a garden, mowing, weed-eating, and edging the grass perfectly, launching a boat into the bayou, and good down-home cooking. She enjoyed going to the singles club, dancing, making new friends, and figuring out who she was kin to. Her greatest joy was her family. She touches our hearts in so many special ways. Survivors include her children, Geneva Danna and her husband, Carmello, of Lumberton; Patricia Bengston and her […]

Eva “Annette” Vaughan, 86, of Lumberton, died Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Port Arthur, to Josie Mae Craine Wilson and Freddie Reasy Wilson. “Annette” was named after a French woman her mother met in New Orleans and deeply admired. Like her name Annette was elegant with a breathtaking beauty.  For her daughters she was “mother” for her husband she was “baby”. Mother was brilliant, Summa cum laude, a walking encyclopedia with a photographic memory. Mother was a woman with a sense of humor with just enough fineish that when conversations reached an awkward weight, her quick wit with a long sigh and a side look ended in a burst of laughter. A fresh breeze of eloquence blew in our lives. Mother knew Dad thought she was beautiful.  My mother and dad were childhood sweethearts, and my dad absolutely adored her and protected her […]

Evoyne Gates, 95, of Kountze, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Evoyne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by her kindness, honest and straightforward spirit, and strength. She shared fifty-two years of marriage with her husband, Elvis Gates. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, filled with fishing trips, hard work on their farm, and a strong devotion to the family they loved so dearly. Evoyne worked as a nurse and cared for the health needs of many people throughout the communities where she lived. In her later years, she ran and managed her own thriving blueberry farm. She loved playing the game of 42 with her friends, and quilting was one of her greatest passions. Each member of her family was gifted a special quilt she lovingly made by hand. […]

Lisa Barton Hale, 60, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1965, at Fort Bragg, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to parents, Ronald Barton, Sr. and Nancy Zavacki. She grew up in Brick Township, New Jersey, graduating from Brick Memorial High School in 1983 and the Katharine Gibbs School in 1985 as a legal secretary.  She married Rodney Hale in 1989 and moved to Silsbee, Texas. The loves of her life included her family, especially her grandchildren, her cats, Carnival cruises, spa days, Starbucks coffee, white merlot, and trial podcasts.  Lisa’s beautifully crocheted afghans will be a treasured reminder of Lisa’s warmth for her friends and family.  Lisa was a huge New York Yankees fan and never missed a chance to see them play when they came to Texas or when she came home to New Jersey. Lisa is preceded in death by her mother,  Nancy […]

Rosalean “Joy” Goggans, 39, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1986, in Midland, to Rosemary Mauldin Huddleston and Randy Huddleston. Survivors include her aunt, “Sissy” Virginia Davis of Gilmer; uncle, Billy Mauldin and his wife, Mary, of Leesburg, Florida; cousins, Shawn Rhodes and his wife, Shelia, of Avinger; Wade. Rhodes and his wife, Elizabeth, of Marshall; and Christie Mauldin of Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents. Joy’s graveside service will begin at 1:00pm, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Resthaven Cemetery, South Third Street, Silsbee, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  

Danny Wayne Moody, 74, of Kountze, died Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1951, in Galena Park, to Marjorie Anita Craft Moody and Dan Moody. Danny was raised in Kountze, Texas, where he later returned to build his life and raise his family. He loved all sports—especially football—and was a proud member of the 1968 Kountze High School State Semi-Finalist football team. He graduated from Kountze High School in 1970 and went on to attend Texas A&I University in Kingsville. After two years, he returned home to Southeast Texas and continued his studies at Lamar University before deciding to enter the workforce and begin his career. Danny dedicated nearly 20 years to Halliburton Services before beginning a second career with BNSF Railroad, where he faithfully worked until his retirement in 2014 as a locomotive engineer. In 1973, Danny married his high school sweetheart, Donna. Together they […]

Hallie London Doucet, 19, of Silsbee, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born October 11, 2006, to Misti Michelle Gilchriest and Laine Evin Doucet in Beaumont. Throughout school, London was involved in many activities. Starting in 2nd grade she was involved in the academic group, PSIA. She received many awards in the Story Telling competition representing St. Anne’s Catholic School and went on to compete in the State level. She served in the Youth Guild for six years and was honored to be a Belle for the Beaumont Symphony League.  London was also a cheerleader at St. Anne’s in the eighth grade. In High School she was in as many clubs as possible and played soccer to be close to her friends. She was always a member of the Honor Roll and was inducted into the National Honor Society. London accumulated hundreds of community service hours and was […]

James Thomas “Tommy” Pendergrass, 77, of Silsbee, died Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Kirbyville, to Irene Barnett Pendergrass and James A. Pendergrass. He was a proud United States Army National Guard veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Tara Bledsoe of San Antonio; stepchildren, James M. Havard and his wife, Kim, of Groves; Clint Havard and his wife, Amber, of Galveston; and Matthew Havard and his wife, Javonne, of Kountze; grandchildren, Becks Bledsoe; Cooper Bledsoe; Mikayla Wappler and her husband, Matthew, of Orangefield; Keaton Havard and his wife, Taylor, of Morgan City, Louisiana; Ashlyne Havard of Fannett; Caleb Havard and his wife, Samantha, of League City; Jordan Havard, Lalanya Havard and Grayson Havard; and great-great grandchildren, Jackson Wappler, Audrey Wappler, and Jolee Havard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene and James A. Pendergrass; wife, Linda Pendergrass; and brother, Kenneth Pendergrass. A gathering […]

Ann Holcomb, 85, of Spurger, died Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1940, in Beaumont, to Annie B. Ishmael Revia and Jessie W. Revia. Ann loved working in her flower beds, singing in her church choir, and most of all taking care of her beloved dogs Hilda and Heidi. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Seymour of Spurger; son, Randy Holcomb and his wife, Sandra, of Spurger; daughter-in-law, Becky Holcomb of Silsbee, grandchildren, Kelli Tousha and her husband, Michael, of Spurger; and Lindsey Holcomb and her husband, Mark, of Spokane, Washington; granddaughter, Josie Jeffcoat of Silsbee; great-grandchildren, Kennadi Trahan and Kolbi Tousha, both of Spurger; sisters, Darlene Fontenot and her husband, Tommy, of Sour Lake; and Patricia Turner and her husband, Tad, of Vidor; brother, Joe Burk of Vidor; brother-in-law, Loyd Seymour of Lampasas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; […]

Shelley LaRae Dowden, 60, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1965, in Pasadena, to Beverly Rae Walker Brown and Hubert Lee Brown. If you ever walked into a room and suddenly heard laughter rise above the noise, chances are our Shelley just arrived. Shelley was the life of the party – the one with quick wit, the perfectly timed joke, and the dance moves no one could quite copy but everyone tried anyway. She didn’t just attend gatherings… she made them. But beyond the laughter was something even more powerful: her faith. She was deeply spiritual, truly in touch with God, and grounded in a way that made the rest of us feel steady too. When life felt confusing or heavy, she was our go-to girl. Need advice? Call her. Need prayer? She already had you covered. Need the truth? She’d give it […]

Sharlott Yvonne Skinner, 78, of Silsbee, died Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1947, in Brownswood, to Lois Margie McDaniel Poe and Joel Hollis Poe. Survivors include her children, Gerald Wayne Skinner, Jr. and his wife, Dawn, of Silsbee; David Lee Skinner and his wife, Angie, of Fairfield; and Theresa Morgan and her husband, Mark; of Silsbee; grandchildren, Matthew Skinner and his wife, Jeannie, of Silsbee; Courtney Rodriguez and her husband, Jeremy, of Seguin; Heather Lucas and her husband, Morgan, of Silsbee; Hannah Kimmel of Silsbee; Amber Martin and her husband, Kenneth, of Whitney; Megan Cogburn and her husband, Zach, of Godley; David Lee Skinner, Jr. of Fairfield; Shelby Denton and her husband, Jared, of Waxahachie; Chasity Sam of Port Arthur; Dylan Morgan and his wife, Jayla, of Beaumont; and Hope Morgan of Silsbee; great-grandchildren, Landon Skinner, Hayden Skinner, Ivy Skinner, Sway Sutton, Darrell O’Quinn, Callie […]

Charles Wayne Theriot, 82, of Buna, died Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Port Arthur, to Rose May Viator Theriot and Joseph Clyde Theriot. Survivors include his loving wife, Debra Theriot, of Buna; children, Monica Tremont of Silsbee; and Brandi Young and her husband, Cary, of Lumberton; stepson, Allen Sonnier and his wife, Mandy, of Buna; stepdaughter, Misty Palumbo and her husband, Paul, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Charles Tremont of Silsbee; Brandon Young and his wife, Jordan, Bailey Young and Chloe Young, all of Lumberton; sister, Mary Ann Wheatley; beloved cousins; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carol Gwyn Theriot; and brothers, Gene Theriot, Kenneth Theriot, and Tommy Theriot. A gathering of Mr. Theriot’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Broussard’s, […]

Willie Eugene Hall, 86, of Lumberton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on November 21, 1939, in Jefferson, Texas, Willie was the son of Eva Evelyn Smith Hall and Willie Pascal Hall. He attended Jefferson High School and later Panola Junior College on a football scholarship, where his leadership, discipline, and competitive drive were already evident. At just 18 years old, Willie met the love of his life, Linda, and from that moment on, the two were inseparable. Their marriage spanned an extraordinary 66 years and stood as a true example of devotion, loyalty, and unwavering love. Linda was the apple of Willie’s eye, the center of his world, and his greatest blessing. Wherever Willie was, Linda was close by—and wherever Linda stood, Willie stood stronger. Their bond was one that inspired everyone who witnessed it, a marriage built on faithfulness, respect, laughter, and […]

Edgar Joe Smith, 93, of Wildwood, died Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1932, in Orange, to Stella Mae Peet Smith and Arthur Smith. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol Smith of Wildwood; daughter, Laura D. Howard and her husband, Jim, of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Lee Sooter; Marjorie Brigance and her husband, Clay; and Tony Howard and his wife, Caroline, all of St. Louis, Missouri; and five great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife of fifty-six years, Jimmy Ann Smith; and son, Edgar Joe Smith, Jr. A celebration of Mr. Smith’s life will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, at Wildwood Community Church, 5943 FM 3063, Village Mills. Interment of his cremated body to follow at Bland Cemetery, 12575 I-10, Orange, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His […]

Jeffrey Alan Beam, 51, of Kountze, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1974, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Barbara Leach Beam and Jerry Beam of Yoncalla, Oregon. Jeffery Alan Beam was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a highly decorated United States Army Veteran who served for eleven years as a petroleum supply specialist. During his eleven years in service, Jeffery spent many years deploying to Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke you listened. He could always make you laugh until you had tears in your eyes with his quick one-liners. He was known for his use of acronyms. He had an acronym for everything, especially work. Jeffery was a loyal friend and someone you could count on. He was an avid woodworker and could not wait to turn White […]

Mary Margaret Baldwin, 73, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on February 29, 1952, in Beaumont, to Madge Margaret Hext and Louis Ibell Nelson. Survivors include her husband, Max Baldwin; children, Donovan Lavergne of Lumberton; Tobey Baldwin and his wife, Lettie, of Evadale; Chris Baldwin and his wife, Ashley, of Lumberton; Zach Lavergne and his wife, April, of Silsbee; and Hollie Drake and her husband, Tim, of Silsbee; grandchildren, Ally, Kaitlyn, Bree, Wayde, Wyatt, Lukas, Andi, Baylie, Leah, Alexis, Rylee, Braylee, Zeppelin, Lincoln, Phoenix, Roland, and Samson; six great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Nelson and his wife, Margaret, of Arlington; sisters-in-law, Patsy and Tom Underwood of Jacksonville, Florida; and Beth and Barry Ward of Sulphur Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Dee Kilpatrick. A gathering of Mrs. Baldwin’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with her […]

Landry Buller, Jr., of Lumberton, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1935, in Loeb, to Maggie Lou Thompson Buller and Landry Buller, Sr. He was a proud United States Army veteran. Jr. dreamed at an early age of marrying a short, red-headed girl from out of town, and he did. Together they traveled the nation with family in tow.  He made his life about family and his love for cars, trucks and tractors. He was always there to help a sibling, a parent, a relative or a friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Syl Mooring of Joplin, Missouri; Tom Buller of Mauriceville; Sam Buller and his wife, Penny, of Kountze; and Belinda Hearnsberger and her husband, David, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Stefanny Chaisson and her husband, Jamie, of Houma, Louisiana; Brandon Mooring of Joplin, Missouri; Kris […]

Jo Ann Wood Sterling Sonnier, 89, of Lumberton, died Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1936, in Port Arthur, to Dema Price Wood and Garrie A. Wood, Sr. For a number of years, Jo Ann worked for different doctors, and for about six years she baked and decorated cakes for all occasions and catered wedding receptions. She was employed at different times at Gulf States Utilities in Beaumont, Georgetown Steel in Rose City, and C&D Machine & Engineering in Port Neches, and as secretary and bookkeeper in several other area businesses. She and her husband, Donald J. “Don” Sonnier, operated an auction house, “Don’s Auctions”, in Beaumont for four years. At the same time, they conducted estate sales in the area for twenty-two years and traveled across the country for ten years with antique and collectible shows until they retired in April 2000. She is survived […]

Robert Allan Boase, 81, of Kountze, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, in Beaumont, to Marian Scargill Boase and Henry Joyce Boase. Robert “Bob” was a loving son, brother, husband, and father. Survivors include his children, Kelly Guidry and his wife, Cheryl, of Rosenberg; Shelly Guidry Middlebrook and her husband, Richard, of Kountze; and Robert W. Boase and his wife, Keely, of Chesapeake, Virginia; sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law’s, Betty Johnson and her husband, Benny, of Orange; and Brenda Phillips and her husband, Don, of Honey Island; brother-in-law’s, Gains Wolcott and his wife, Gisela, of Warren; and Tommy Wolcott and his wife, Emma, of Lake Rayburn; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Boase; his parents, Marian Scargill Boase and Henry Joyce Boase; sister, Joyce Fancher; and brother-in-law, Leonard Fancher. A gathering of […]

Deborah Kay Stager, 74, of Kountze, died Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1951, in Orange, to Terrabell Rogers and Monroe May. Survivors include her husband, James Stager; children, Phillip Stager of Beaumont and Andrew Stager of Tyler County; grandchildren, Daniel, Aidan, and Adelie; and siblings, Katherine Conaster of Deadwood. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Nehemiah Stager; sister, Jean Long; and nephews, James and Dale Long. A gathering of Mrs. Stager’s family and friends will be 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her interment will follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.

Nila Diana Ellison, 62, of Kountze, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1963, in Kirbyville, to Joyce Bernice Davis and Arthur James Ellison. Survivors include her daughter, Cassi Goins of Buna; nieces, Shayla Witt Easterling and Erin Williams and her husband, Rodney; and nephews, Adam and Andrew Ellison. She is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Belinda Gayle Toney and Arthur Max Ellison. Ms. Ellison’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  

Shaun Christopher Tiner, 44, of Kountze, died Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1981, in Beaumont, to Lisa Anderson Hansen and Stanley Baker Tiner. Survivors include his mother, Lisa Hansen and her husband, James, of Kountze; daughter, Shila Tiner; brother, Shilow Tiner of Kountze; stepbrother; Jimmy Hansen and his wife, Rochelle, of Silsbee; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Stan Tiner; and grandparents, Ellis Tiner, Peggy Tiner, Mitchell Anderson, and Bertha Smith. A gathering of Shaun’s family and friends will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Beech Creek Cemetery, 437 County Road 4540, Spurger.

Monica Elizabeth Fesco, 72, of Lumberton, died Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1953, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to Lorena Broussard and Ignace Joseph Romero. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life was centered around family. Monica had a true gift for cooking, and she expressed her love through the meals she prepared. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, laughter, and togetherness, where family and friends gathered, and memories were made. She was a dedicated and passionate sports mom, always in the stands or on the sidelines, cheering louder than anyone else as she supported her children in every sport they chose to play. Her pride in them was evident to all, and she never missed an opportunity to show up for those she loved. Becoming a grandmother brought Monica her greatest joy. She often said it was the best […]

Rachel Allen, 78, of Lumberton, died Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1947, in Jasper, to Berniece Elizabeth Risinger Gage and Oree Clinton Gage. Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Robert Allen of Lumberton; daughters, Paula Morgan of Silsbee; and Donna Miller of Lumberton; grandchildren, Michael Carlos, Faith Tomlinson, Austin Morgan, Brian Carlos, Hope Tomlinson, Brycen Tomlinson, Braden Tomplinson, Raelynn Carlos, Grace Tomplinson, and Haven Tomplinson; half-brother, Randy Gage of Kountze; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother; Jerry Gage; and half-brother, Benny Jack. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Faith Assembly of God, 570 South Main Street, Lumberton, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Bobbie Jack “Bob” York, of Buna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home surrounded by family at the age of 96 years old. Bob was born October 28, 1929, to Joseph and Nevada Shields York, in Rule, Texas. He moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1939 after the death of his parents, where he was raised by his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1947, before joining the United States Navy and serving for four years. Bob returned to Carlsbad after the Navy where he met and married his wife, Charleen Buchanan York on June 4, 1957. Bob and Charleen moved to Buna in 2013 after living in Mid-County for thirty years. He retired from Quantum Chemical as an electrician where he worked for twenty-five years. Bob was very proud of his children, especially adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed, in his […]

Fannie “Jo” Oglesby Buller, 90, of Kountze, died Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1935, in Washington, Oklahoma, to Viola White and Elbert James Oglesby. She brought joy into every room she entered. She loved spending time with family and supporting them in times of need. Her laughter and smiling face will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband, Landry “Jr” Buller; children, Syl Mooring of Joplin, Missouri; Tom Buller of Mauriceville; Sam Buller and his wife, Penny Ann, of Kountze; and Belinda Hearnsberger and her husband, David, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Stefanny Chaisson and her husband, Jamie, of Houma, Louisiana; Brandon Mooring of Joplin, Missouri; Kris Mooring of New Orleans, Louisiana; Samantha Garcia and her husband, Joel, of Mauriceville; Chae Buller of Mauriceville; Aaron Buller and his wife, Anna, of Groves; Shelby Crockett and her husband, Nick, of Kountze; Sebastian Lough and his wife, […]

Ashley Marie Tucker, 40, of Silsbee, died Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1985, in Beaumont, to Mary Ann Bower Tucker and Russell Dean Tucker. Survivors include her daughter, Lilah Patterson of Silsbee; her parents, Mary Ann and Russell Tucker of Silsbee; her sister, Amanda Tucker Smith of Silsbee; and her niece, Maggie Belle Smith of Silsbee. Ashley was known for her warm smile, joyful energy, and generous heart. She had a natural way of making people feel seen and welcomed, whether she was visiting with family, talking with friends, or connecting with customers at Schlotzsky’s in Lumberton, where she faithfully worked for several years and truly enjoyed serving others. She could be the life of the party or the one to quietly give you the shirt off her back. An avid reader with a deep fascination for the Titanic, Ashley also had a lifelong love […]