All Obituaries

“Dearest son, please know that our greatest blessing was having you”   Talon Wyatt Killingsworth, infant son of Jesse and Rachel Killingsworth, was born at 11:24 AM into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Talon is survived by his loving parents, Jesse and Rachel Killingsworth of Village Mills; his Ma, Gwendoline Killingsworth of Jasper; PaulPaul and LeighLeigh, Paul and Leigh Ann Bond of Oakridge North Texas; uncle, Chase Killingsworth and wife Lauren of...

Della Mae Kraus, 78, passed away November 13, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas.   Born in Crockett, Texas on February 14, 1941 to James Andrew Hammons and Rosie Lee McMeekins Hammons, she was the  youngest of Eleven brothers and sisters, she lived her childhood in Kennard, Texas and attended Kennard High School.  Della worked retail sales at Sears, Montgomery Ward and Wal- Mart before retiring.  She loved reading poetry and western novels.  Vidor, Texas was her home for...

Mary Ella Sheffield, 90, of Spurger passed away November 11, 2019. Born to the late Johnny and Donna McClain, she was a lifelong resident of Tyler County.  She had a servant’s attitude and always had an open door with plenty to eat at her home.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting for her family.  Ms. Mary loved to cook for not only her family but for her church family and friends.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Spurger and loved the Lord. She...

George Douglas Hall, 77, of Woodville passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born August 17, 1944 in Tuscaloosa Alabama to the late John and Azell Hall. George was survived by his loving wife Linda Hall of Woodville; children, Yelanda Hall of Houston, Mark Hall and wife Stacy of Nederland, Jack Hall and wife Denna of Tuscaloosa, Jason Hall and wife Angela of Tuscaloosa, Jonathan Hall of Nederland, Matt Ray and wife Nikki of Tuscaloosa, Rhonda Holcomb and husband Marc of Woodville;...

Charles Alphis Cleburn was born June 25, 1935, in Honey Grove , Texas and passed away November 3, 2019. He was the son of Woodrow Wilson Cleburn and Johnnie Lucille Gladden, and brother of Richard Michael Cleburn, all who preceded him in death.  He has been a cowboy, a welder, a welding inspector and, in the end, a farmer.  He has been a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, and a friend.   He traveled the world working for Gulf Pipeline, then Chevron...

Hazel Lee Jackson, 99, of Woodville passed away October 31, 2019. Born in Mineola, Texas to the late Robert and Laberta Thompson Jones, she lived in Woodville for many years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Morris Jackson; son, Lozenzo Kiel; brothers, Roy Jones, Booker Jones and Carl Jones. He is survived by her loving children, daughter, Tisha Marie Jackson...

Ladonna Gay Carter, 62, of Beaumont passed away October 30, 2019. Born August 1, 1957 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Lawrence and Anita Smith Black, she lived in Beaumont most of her life.  She worked for HEB in the produce department. Ladonna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Black. She is survived by her loving children, Mandy and Paul Jones of Beaumont, Misty Carter of Vidor and Billy Carter of Vidor; grandchildren, Trevor Milam of Vidor and Chloe Jones of...

   Daniel (Danny) Edward Cox, Jr., age 75, of City of Ivanhoe, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Lana, and family.    Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Warren, Texas. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Oaklawn Cemetary in Mabank, Texas.    Danny was born on June 12, 1944, in Atlanta, Cass County, Texas to the...

Raylene Marie Lowe McGowan, 47, of Woodville, passed away October 8, 2019. Born in Houston, Texas, she lived in Tyler County most of her life. She was a hairdresser by trade, and people came from miles around to have her do their hair. Cosmetology was her passion. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She always had a smile on her face and lit up every room. She had a kind heart and a sweet soul. Raylene loved spending time with her family and loved ones, and adored...

John Chester Abbott, 74, of Woodville went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 6, 2019. He died in the veteran's hospital in Houston following a battle with cancer. John was born June 10, 1945 to Chester and Lillian Hurst Abbott in Stockport, Cheshire England. He and his mother came across the Atlantic Ocean on the Ship Queen Anne, which was a two week trip. They arrived in New York and then traveled to Texas. John lived in Woodville, Texas until he completed high school and then...