Obituaries for
Faith & Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Bernard Joseph Arpin
January 24, 2024
Bernard Joseph Arpin, 60 of Batson, Texas passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Bernard was born on July 29, 1963, to the late Wolf B. Arpin and Ann Sylvia Thomas, in Hempstead, New York. Bernard worked for Coker’s Doors & Moulding for 35 years. He was a strong, stoic, and natural born...
Charles Eldred Gill
January 24, 2024
Charles Eldred Gill, 79, of Hull, Texas passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Charles was born on June 15, 1944, to the late Walter Wilber Gill, Sr., and Marjorie Royer. Charles will be remembered as a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was a deacon at Riding with Christ Cowboy...
Beverly Louise Birdwell
January 23, 2024
Beverly Louise Birdwell, 79, of Beaumont, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Beverly was born on July 30, 1944, to the late Darrell L. Garringer and Marie L’ Esperance in Portland, Maine. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Robert Birdwell Sr; son, David...
Sherman Lee Roach
January 14, 2024
Sherman Lee Roach, 66 of Batson, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Sherman was born on November 23, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Sue Roach. Sherman had a passion for working on cars and taking care of animals. He also loved to spoil kids. Not long ago he took a hunting trip with his...
Bobby Ray Willis
January 9, 2024
Bobby Ray Willis, 78, of Hull, Texas, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 12 ,1945 in Malta Texas, to the late Mart Otis Willis and Lena Dell Revelle Willis. Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Airforce. He was an avid hunter and fisher but most of all, he loved playing guitar...
Karson Jade Gipson
January 6, 2024
Karson Jade Gipson was born January 1, 2024 at his home in Batson, Texas. He weighed 5lbs 9oz and was 19 inches long. Karson blessed his Mommy & Family with 6 short days of precious memories before going to his heavenly home on January 6, 2024 at 9:28 in the morning in the NICU at The Women Center of Texas,...
Patricia Seals
January 4, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Seals, 64, of Saratoga, TX passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX on January 4th, 2024. She was born on February 16th, 1959, in Jackson, MS. Pat graduated high school at Barbers Hill in Mont Belvieu, TX class of 1978 and obtained a degree in graphic design at Lee College in Baytown, TX. Pat was known...
Peggy Sellers
January 3, 2024
Peggy was born on October 15, 1961, to Stanley and Carrol Sellers and left us on January 3, 2024. Waiting to greet her were her parents, Stanley and Carrol Sellers, her brothers, Elton and Wayne Sellers, grandparents and numerous family members and friends. Left behind to “figure it out without her” is her son, Robert Moody, wife Ashley and grandson...
Lowell Lewis Howell
December 31, 2023
Lowell Lewis Howell, 86, of Rusk, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Lowell Howell was born to Ollie Lois Baker and Harvey Howell on August 2nd, 1937, in Grantsburg, Illinois. Proudly served in the US Air Force. His plan was to be a pilot, but on a test flight he passed...
Rita Sue Smith
December 25, 2023
Rita Sue (Gimnick) Smith, 59, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2023. Rita was born on April 22, 1964, to Melvin and Patsy Gimnick in Liberty, Texas. After Rita graduated from Liberty High School in 1982, she went on to study at the Bradford School of Business. It was also in 1982 that Rita achieved one of her...
Joe Bob Evans Jr.
December 22, 2023
Joe Bob Evans Jr. “Bobby,” 69, of Daisetta, Texas passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born in Liberty on February 19, 1954, to the late Joe Bob Evans Sr. and Nettie Lois Moore. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bob Evans Sr., and Nettie Dolan; granddaughter, Makala Trove. He is survived by his wife Joy...
Sam Parker
December 22, 2023
Sam Parker, 95, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born in Moss Hill, Texas, on April 21, 1928, to the late John Franklin Parker and Zellie Fregia Parker. As a child, Sam worked on the farm and teen years started working cattle with Harvey and Elmer Mecom and would continue throughout his life. Sam started...
Edward Louis Richardson
December 22, 2023
Edward Louis Richardson, 69, of Hull passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born to James P. Richardson and Ethel M. Richardson. He was employed by Cajun Industries, LLC as Site QA/QC Superintendent. Ed Richardson began his life in Hull Texas working at Hull Hardware for his Grandpa, Uncle and Dad as a cashier, truck driver and forklift...
Phyllis Lindsey
December 21, 2023
Phyllis Lindsey, 83, from Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2023. She was born in Batson, Texas on June 18, 1940, to the late Francis Marion Hales Sr., and Jewel Missouri Daniel. Those that knew Phyllis, couldn't help but crack a grin and even a little laugh when thinking about her. She gave the term "she's a hoot"...
Marsha Lynn May
December 16, 2023
Marsha May, 68, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Silsbee, Texas, on December 12, 1955, to the late Benjamin Gary Alexander and Alma Irene Lilley. Marsha is preceded in death by her husband Randy May; parents Benjamin Gary Alexander and Alma Jordan; brother Danny Alexander; nephew B.J. Alexander. She is survived by son...
John Michael Scroggins
December 11, 2023
John Michael Scroggins, 61, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on August 6, 1962, to parents Buford Melvin Scroggins Jr. and Jerry Lea Garrison. Michael is preceded in death by his father Buford Melvin Scroggins Jr, and brother Glen Harwell. He is survived by his parents Mary Beth Scroggins, Jerry Lea Mickel and...
Bonnie E. Barrett Fontenot
December 11, 2023
Bonnie E. Barrett Fontenot, 92, was born on September 16, 1931, to Forrester Barrett and Johnnie Brandon in Sandune, Liberty Route 1, Liberty County, Texas. She peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023. Bonnie’s father was employed by Citi Services and was a cattleman. Bonnie worked for the Houston Post, the Hardin School District, area churches, and Modern Cleaners. Bonnie...
Clarence Walker Louviere
December 10, 2023
Clarence Walker Louviere 85 of Sour Lake, TX, joined our Father in Heaven on December 10th, 2023. Clarence was born July 8th ,1938 in Beaumont, Texas, to parents, Paul Felix Louviere and Azilda Simoneaux Louviere. Clarence passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Clarence “Coon” Louviere a lifelong resident of Sour Lake, Texas was a graduate...
Betty Lou Hart Watkins
December 9, 2023
Betty Lou Hart Watkins, 94, left this world peacefully on December 9, 2023. She was born August 28, 1929, in Batson, Texas and was the oldest of 8 children. Betty spent many years as a successful real estate broker. She was named realtor of the year several times and served as president of the Alice Board of Realtors. However, her...
Bruce Adam Johnson
December 9, 2023
Bruce Adam Johnson, 62, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 6, 1961, to parents Burkman Johnson and Grace Martel. Bruce was a hard-working man. He loved all his family but had a very special love for his mom and wife. For ten plus years, Bruce worked with Bouttes Boudin as their...
Bernard Joseph Arpin
January 24, 2024
Bernard Joseph Arpin, 60 of Batson, Texas passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Bernard was born on July 29, 1963, to the late Wolf B. Arpin and Ann Sylvia Thomas, in Hempstead, New York. Bernard worked for Coker’s Doors & Moulding for 35 years. He was a strong, stoic, and natural born...
Charles Eldred Gill
January 24, 2024
Charles Eldred Gill, 79, of Hull, Texas passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Charles was born on June 15, 1944, to the late Walter Wilber Gill, Sr., and Marjorie Royer. Charles will be remembered as a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was a deacon at Riding with Christ Cowboy...
Beverly Louise Birdwell
January 23, 2024
Beverly Louise Birdwell, 79, of Beaumont, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Beverly was born on July 30, 1944, to the late Darrell L. Garringer and Marie L’ Esperance in Portland, Maine. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Robert Birdwell Sr; son, David...
Sherman Lee Roach
January 14, 2024
Sherman Lee Roach, 66 of Batson, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Sherman was born on November 23, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Sue Roach. Sherman had a passion for working on cars and taking care of animals. He also loved to spoil kids. Not long ago he took a hunting trip with his...
Bobby Ray Willis
January 9, 2024
Bobby Ray Willis, 78, of Hull, Texas, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 12 ,1945 in Malta Texas, to the late Mart Otis Willis and Lena Dell Revelle Willis. Bobby proudly served in the U.S. Airforce. He was an avid hunter and fisher but most of all, he loved playing guitar...
Karson Jade Gipson
January 6, 2024
Karson Jade Gipson was born January 1, 2024 at his home in Batson, Texas. He weighed 5lbs 9oz and was 19 inches long. Karson blessed his Mommy & Family with 6 short days of precious memories before going to his heavenly home on January 6, 2024 at 9:28 in the morning in the NICU at The Women Center of Texas,...
Patricia Seals
January 4, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Seals, 64, of Saratoga, TX passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX on January 4th, 2024. She was born on February 16th, 1959, in Jackson, MS. Pat graduated high school at Barbers Hill in Mont Belvieu, TX class of 1978 and obtained a degree in graphic design at Lee College in Baytown, TX. Pat was known...
Peggy Sellers
January 3, 2024
Peggy was born on October 15, 1961, to Stanley and Carrol Sellers and left us on January 3, 2024. Waiting to greet her were her parents, Stanley and Carrol Sellers, her brothers, Elton and Wayne Sellers, grandparents and numerous family members and friends. Left behind to “figure it out without her” is her son, Robert Moody, wife Ashley and grandson...
Lowell Lewis Howell
December 31, 2023
Lowell Lewis Howell, 86, of Rusk, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Lowell Howell was born to Ollie Lois Baker and Harvey Howell on August 2nd, 1937, in Grantsburg, Illinois. Proudly served in the US Air Force. His plan was to be a pilot, but on a test flight he passed...
Rita Sue Smith
December 25, 2023
Rita Sue (Gimnick) Smith, 59, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2023. Rita was born on April 22, 1964, to Melvin and Patsy Gimnick in Liberty, Texas. After Rita graduated from Liberty High School in 1982, she went on to study at the Bradford School of Business. It was also in 1982 that Rita achieved one of her...
Joe Bob Evans Jr.
December 22, 2023
Joe Bob Evans Jr. “Bobby,” 69, of Daisetta, Texas passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born in Liberty on February 19, 1954, to the late Joe Bob Evans Sr. and Nettie Lois Moore. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bob Evans Sr., and Nettie Dolan; granddaughter, Makala Trove. He is survived by his wife Joy...
Sam Parker
December 22, 2023
Sam Parker, 95, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born in Moss Hill, Texas, on April 21, 1928, to the late John Franklin Parker and Zellie Fregia Parker. As a child, Sam worked on the farm and teen years started working cattle with Harvey and Elmer Mecom and would continue throughout his life. Sam started...
Edward Louis Richardson
December 22, 2023
Edward Louis Richardson, 69, of Hull passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born to James P. Richardson and Ethel M. Richardson. He was employed by Cajun Industries, LLC as Site QA/QC Superintendent. Ed Richardson began his life in Hull Texas working at Hull Hardware for his Grandpa, Uncle and Dad as a cashier, truck driver and forklift...
Phyllis Lindsey
December 21, 2023
Phyllis Lindsey, 83, from Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2023. She was born in Batson, Texas on June 18, 1940, to the late Francis Marion Hales Sr., and Jewel Missouri Daniel. Those that knew Phyllis, couldn't help but crack a grin and even a little laugh when thinking about her. She gave the term "she's a hoot"...
Marsha Lynn May
December 16, 2023
Marsha May, 68, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Silsbee, Texas, on December 12, 1955, to the late Benjamin Gary Alexander and Alma Irene Lilley. Marsha is preceded in death by her husband Randy May; parents Benjamin Gary Alexander and Alma Jordan; brother Danny Alexander; nephew B.J. Alexander. She is survived by son...
John Michael Scroggins
December 11, 2023
John Michael Scroggins, 61, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born in Pasadena, Texas on August 6, 1962, to parents Buford Melvin Scroggins Jr. and Jerry Lea Garrison. Michael is preceded in death by his father Buford Melvin Scroggins Jr, and brother Glen Harwell. He is survived by his parents Mary Beth Scroggins, Jerry Lea Mickel and...
Bonnie E. Barrett Fontenot
December 11, 2023
Bonnie E. Barrett Fontenot, 92, was born on September 16, 1931, to Forrester Barrett and Johnnie Brandon in Sandune, Liberty Route 1, Liberty County, Texas. She peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023. Bonnie’s father was employed by Citi Services and was a cattleman. Bonnie worked for the Houston Post, the Hardin School District, area churches, and Modern Cleaners. Bonnie...
Clarence Walker Louviere
December 10, 2023
Clarence Walker Louviere 85 of Sour Lake, TX, joined our Father in Heaven on December 10th, 2023. Clarence was born July 8th ,1938 in Beaumont, Texas, to parents, Paul Felix Louviere and Azilda Simoneaux Louviere. Clarence passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Clarence “Coon” Louviere a lifelong resident of Sour Lake, Texas was a graduate...
Betty Lou Hart Watkins
December 9, 2023
Betty Lou Hart Watkins, 94, left this world peacefully on December 9, 2023. She was born August 28, 1929, in Batson, Texas and was the oldest of 8 children. Betty spent many years as a successful real estate broker. She was named realtor of the year several times and served as president of the Alice Board of Realtors. However, her...
Bruce Adam Johnson
December 9, 2023
Bruce Adam Johnson, 62, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 6, 1961, to parents Burkman Johnson and Grace Martel. Bruce was a hard-working man. He loved all his family but had a very special love for his mom and wife. For ten plus years, Bruce worked with Bouttes Boudin as their...