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Donald Eli Whitehead
December 7, 2023
Donald Eli Whitehead, 76, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Liberty Healthcare, Liberty, Texas. He was born on March 23, 1947, in Liberty, Texas, to the late Emmett Vernon Whitehead and Bessie Maxwell Whitehead. Donald was a hard worker who always gave a helping hand when needed no matter what. In his spare time, he...
Mary Sue Jordan
December 2, 2023
Mary Sue Jordan, 88, from Batson, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Houston Methodist in Baytown, Texas. She was born on May 28, 1935, in Batson, Texas to her parents the late Robert Edward Jordan and Gladys N. Baggett. Mary was happy with life and made the very best of it. She enjoyed adventures and bringing a...
Phyllis Ann Neely
November 23, 2023
Phyllis Ann Neely went to be with Jesus on November 23, 2023, at the age of 77. Phyllis was born on September 24, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Walter and Mary Jane Smithers. Phyllis was raised in Arlington, Texas and graduated from Arlington High School in 1964. Phyllis loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was married...
Brock Steven King
November 22, 2023
Brock Steven King, 64, of Sour Lake, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Mr. King was born May 28, 1959, to Robert Steven King and the late Lois Lloyd in Pasadena, Texas. He spent most of his life living on “Pelts Prairie” in Sour Lake,...
Charles Jack Smalley
November 20, 2023
Charles Jack Smalley, 89, of Hull, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Liberty Healthcare in Liberty, Texas. Mr. Smalley was born on January 15, 1934, to the late Jack Mancil and Francis Smalley in Daisetta, Texas. Charles was a deacon and devoted member of Hardin Baptist Church. Mr. Smalley was the owner...
James "Butch" Wiley Barkdull Jr.
November 20, 2023
James “Butch” Wiley Barkdull, Jr., 73, of Hull, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Hull, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born on October 8, 1950, in Pineville, Louisiana to the late James Wiley Barkdull, Sr. and Jessie Lee Gilcrease. James was a gifted musician and enjoyed...
Florence Nadine Cook
November 10, 2023
Nadine Cook “MeMaw”, 80, from Hull, Texas passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on December 23, 1942, in Jennings, Louisiana to her parents George Edward Hickman and Barbara Esther Sullivan. Nadine was a devoted mother to her children Tracy, Esther, and Kelley. She enjoyed all their extracurricular activities throughout their childhood and adult...
Edith Irene Pesnell
November 9, 2023
Edith Irene Pesnell, 75, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2023, at Houston Methodist in Baytown, Tx. Born in Colorado City, Texas on December 20, 1947, she was the daughter of Ira and Artie (Hartsfield) Hardin. Edith was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Edith was a homemaker that pursued many interests. She had a talent for cooking,...
Mary Lue Chesson
November 7, 2023
Mary Lue Chesson, 84, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1939, to parents Joe Benjamin Norris and Gertrude Elaine McCullum. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Chesson; parents Joe B Norris and Gertrude E McCullum; brothers Marvin L Norris, Clarence L...
Sheila Diane Milbrandt
November 7, 2023
Sheila Diane Milbrandt, 57, of Kountze, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1966, in San Jose, California to parents Ollie W Lindsey Jr and Catherine Sales. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents Ollie W Lindsey and Catherine Sales; brother Keith Lindsey; sister Kathleen Boyd; nephew CW Perkins. Sheila is survived...
Willie Mae Hart
November 5, 2023
Willie Mae Hart, 79, of Saratoga Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1944, at her home in Saratoga Texas to her parents Ardivelt Morse and Edith Jackson. Willie is preceded in death by her parents, Ardivelt and Edith Morse; son, Clayton Hart; grandson,...
Charles Arty George
October 31, 2023
Charles Arty George, 75, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home in Cleveland, Texas. Mr. George was born on December 28, 1947, in Liberty, Texas to the late Wendell George and Luvada Fowler George. Charles retired from the Huntsville State Prison as a guard. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Richard Watt Fregia
October 29, 2023
Richard “R.W.” Watt Fregia, 80, of Liberty, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Kingwood Hospital. R.W. was born on October 31, 1942, in Liberty, Texas to the late Clint Fregia and Bernice Junkins Fregia. Richard “R.W.” Watt Fregia was a long-time resident of Liberty County. Born and raised in the Fregia Settlement....
Corine Lawson
October 27, 2023
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Corine Lawson on October 27, 2023, in Beaumont surrounded by her husband, son and daughter-in-law. She has lived in Beaumont 51 years. She was born in Batson, Texas and grew up in Hull and Daisetta. She graduated from Hull Daisetta High School in 1956. She is preceded in death by...
Marie Meeks
October 24, 2023
Marie Meeks,77 of Liberty, Texas passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1946 to her parents, Roy Lee Gilcrease and Letha Elizabeth Laird. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Rodger Meeks; parents Roy Lee and Letha Elizabeth Gilcrease; siblings, Dorothy West, JoNita Fregia, Joyce Fregia, Sandra Coggins, Lavee Gilcrease,...
Annie Odessa Hall
October 24, 2023
Annie Odessa Hall, 90, of Batson, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Batson, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Odessa was born on December 7, 1932, to the late Samuel Charles Myrick and Emily Julie Greer Myrick. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning...
Legend James Hopper
October 21, 2023
Legend James Hopper, 4 months, gained his angel wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023, during his stay at Kingwood HCA Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 5, 2023, in Houston, Texas to his parents David Benjamin Hopper and Shelby Elaine Lafour Hopper. Legend was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Palmer; great-grandfathers, John Myers,...
Roy Dennis Y'Barbo
October 18, 2023
Roy Dennis Y'Barbo, 81, of Sour Lake, Texas went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence. Roy was born on December 27, 1941, in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Ellis Y'Barbo and Nova Y'Barbo. Mr. Y'Barbo owned Barbo Feed and Supply in Bevil Oaks, Texas where he later retired. He will truly...
Don Alan Helmer
October 15, 2023
Don Alan Helmer, 78, of Devers, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by family. Don was born on March 5, 1945, to the late Frank Helmer and Mary Lilla Dillard in Anderson, Texas. Don was a retired truck driver, and in his earlier years...
Donald Eli Whitehead
December 7, 2023
Donald Eli Whitehead, 76, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Liberty Healthcare, Liberty, Texas. He was born on March 23, 1947, in Liberty, Texas, to the late Emmett Vernon Whitehead and Bessie Maxwell Whitehead. Donald was a hard worker who always gave a helping hand when needed no matter what. In his spare time, he...
Mary Sue Jordan
December 2, 2023
Mary Sue Jordan, 88, from Batson, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Houston Methodist in Baytown, Texas. She was born on May 28, 1935, in Batson, Texas to her parents the late Robert Edward Jordan and Gladys N. Baggett. Mary was happy with life and made the very best of it. She enjoyed adventures and bringing a...
Phyllis Ann Neely
November 23, 2023
Phyllis Ann Neely went to be with Jesus on November 23, 2023, at the age of 77. Phyllis was born on September 24, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Walter and Mary Jane Smithers. Phyllis was raised in Arlington, Texas and graduated from Arlington High School in 1964. Phyllis loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was married...
Brock Steven King
November 22, 2023
Brock Steven King, 64, of Sour Lake, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Mr. King was born May 28, 1959, to Robert Steven King and the late Lois Lloyd in Pasadena, Texas. He spent most of his life living on “Pelts Prairie” in Sour Lake,...
Charles Jack Smalley
November 20, 2023
Charles Jack Smalley, 89, of Hull, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Liberty Healthcare in Liberty, Texas. Mr. Smalley was born on January 15, 1934, to the late Jack Mancil and Francis Smalley in Daisetta, Texas. Charles was a deacon and devoted member of Hardin Baptist Church. Mr. Smalley was the owner...
James "Butch" Wiley Barkdull Jr.
November 20, 2023
James “Butch” Wiley Barkdull, Jr., 73, of Hull, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Hull, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born on October 8, 1950, in Pineville, Louisiana to the late James Wiley Barkdull, Sr. and Jessie Lee Gilcrease. James was a gifted musician and enjoyed...
Florence Nadine Cook
November 10, 2023
Nadine Cook “MeMaw”, 80, from Hull, Texas passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on December 23, 1942, in Jennings, Louisiana to her parents George Edward Hickman and Barbara Esther Sullivan. Nadine was a devoted mother to her children Tracy, Esther, and Kelley. She enjoyed all their extracurricular activities throughout their childhood and adult...
Edith Irene Pesnell
November 9, 2023
Edith Irene Pesnell, 75, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2023, at Houston Methodist in Baytown, Tx. Born in Colorado City, Texas on December 20, 1947, she was the daughter of Ira and Artie (Hartsfield) Hardin. Edith was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Edith was a homemaker that pursued many interests. She had a talent for cooking,...
Mary Lue Chesson
November 7, 2023
Mary Lue Chesson, 84, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1939, to parents Joe Benjamin Norris and Gertrude Elaine McCullum. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Donald R. Chesson; parents Joe B Norris and Gertrude E McCullum; brothers Marvin L Norris, Clarence L...
Sheila Diane Milbrandt
November 7, 2023
Sheila Diane Milbrandt, 57, of Kountze, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1966, in San Jose, California to parents Ollie W Lindsey Jr and Catherine Sales. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents Ollie W Lindsey and Catherine Sales; brother Keith Lindsey; sister Kathleen Boyd; nephew CW Perkins. Sheila is survived...
Willie Mae Hart
November 5, 2023
Willie Mae Hart, 79, of Saratoga Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1944, at her home in Saratoga Texas to her parents Ardivelt Morse and Edith Jackson. Willie is preceded in death by her parents, Ardivelt and Edith Morse; son, Clayton Hart; grandson,...
Charles Arty George
October 31, 2023
Charles Arty George, 75, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home in Cleveland, Texas. Mr. George was born on December 28, 1947, in Liberty, Texas to the late Wendell George and Luvada Fowler George. Charles retired from the Huntsville State Prison as a guard. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Richard Watt Fregia
October 29, 2023
Richard “R.W.” Watt Fregia, 80, of Liberty, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Kingwood Hospital. R.W. was born on October 31, 1942, in Liberty, Texas to the late Clint Fregia and Bernice Junkins Fregia. Richard “R.W.” Watt Fregia was a long-time resident of Liberty County. Born and raised in the Fregia Settlement....
Corine Lawson
October 27, 2023
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Corine Lawson on October 27, 2023, in Beaumont surrounded by her husband, son and daughter-in-law. She has lived in Beaumont 51 years. She was born in Batson, Texas and grew up in Hull and Daisetta. She graduated from Hull Daisetta High School in 1956. She is preceded in death by...
Marie Meeks
October 24, 2023
Marie Meeks,77 of Liberty, Texas passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1946 to her parents, Roy Lee Gilcrease and Letha Elizabeth Laird. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Rodger Meeks; parents Roy Lee and Letha Elizabeth Gilcrease; siblings, Dorothy West, JoNita Fregia, Joyce Fregia, Sandra Coggins, Lavee Gilcrease,...
Annie Odessa Hall
October 24, 2023
Annie Odessa Hall, 90, of Batson, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Batson, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Odessa was born on December 7, 1932, to the late Samuel Charles Myrick and Emily Julie Greer Myrick. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning...
Legend James Hopper
October 21, 2023
Legend James Hopper, 4 months, gained his angel wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023, during his stay at Kingwood HCA Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 5, 2023, in Houston, Texas to his parents David Benjamin Hopper and Shelby Elaine Lafour Hopper. Legend was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Palmer; great-grandfathers, John Myers,...
Roy Dennis Y'Barbo
October 18, 2023
Roy Dennis Y'Barbo, 81, of Sour Lake, Texas went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence. Roy was born on December 27, 1941, in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Ellis Y'Barbo and Nova Y'Barbo. Mr. Y'Barbo owned Barbo Feed and Supply in Bevil Oaks, Texas where he later retired. He will truly...
Don Alan Helmer
October 15, 2023
Don Alan Helmer, 78, of Devers, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by family. Don was born on March 5, 1945, to the late Frank Helmer and Mary Lilla Dillard in Anderson, Texas. Don was a retired truck driver, and in his earlier years...
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