All Obituaries

Jim Paul Holmes, 79, of Warren passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on October 26, 2020. Born in Warren, Texas to the late Alvie and Hattie Mae Sheffield Holmes, he lived in Warren all of his life.  He was a millwright by trade.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, Paw Paw and friend to all who knew and loved him.  Paul was married to his loving wife for 59 years.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping, fishing and deer hunting with his...

Elizabeth Ann Kotz, 87, of Beaumont passed away October 11, 2020.   Ann was born in Woodville, Texas to Jim and Marie Fortenberry.  She was retired from South Western Bell and was a member of Camp Ground Church.   Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Marie Fortenberry and her husband, Edward Roy Kotz.   She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Toparcean and husband, Nick, Brenda Frederick and husband, Mark, Cheryl Richmond and husband, Ronnie;...

Brenda Joyce Lankford, 72, of Spurger, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1947 in Silsbee, Texas to her late parents, Bernice Henry Mott and Mildred Dean. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, and a sister. Brenda is survived by her husband, George Raymond Lankford; children Minta Jean Lankford and husband Joey Cox, George “Buddy” Raymond Lankford III, Melody Roberts and husband Danny; brother, Bernice Charles...

Cedric Owen Polite was born January 16, 1976 in Cleveland, Texas to Ervin K. Polite and Maudine Abbey and passed away October 8, 2020 in Crowley, Louisiana.   He is preceded in death by his father, Ervin K. Polite; brother, Gervin Polite; and stepfather Lloyd Abbey.    Cedric is survived by his wife LeAnn Polite, son Lendrick Polite, and daughter Selynn Polite of Oberlin, Louisiana; mother, Maudine Abbey; aunt Jeralyn Mullins; uncle and aunt Elvis & Diane...

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Daniel Wayne Summerlin a beloved husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 46. Daniel was born on August 20, 1974 in Houston, TX to David and Regina Summerlin. He worked with Simco Enterprises for 22 plus years and supervised for 10 years. On April 25, 1998, he married Melissa Gwyn Cook. They raised two sons and D.J. and Dustin, and a daughter Kassidy. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting amongst many...

James Willis Cowart, 85, of Woodville, Texas, passed away October 5th, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.  He was born January 21, 1935, in Chatham, Louisiana.  His parents were Robert Thomas Cowart and Clyde Hazel Higgins Cowart.  He had four siblings and was actually a twin, with Jesse not surviving birth.  He had two years of college behind him prior to entering the military.  He served in the Army where he received an honorable...

Suzanne Nilene Parish, 62, of Montgomery passed away October 2, 2020. Born in Kountze, Tx to Mack and Katherine McClain, she grew up in Silsbee, Texas.  Suzanne was in Real Estate Property Management who was an avid antique collector and trader.  She loved her dogs, Jack and Ray but especially loved watching old movies with her son, Troy.  Suzanne was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Jenkins McClain and husband, A. M. “Butch” Parish. She is survived by...

Odessa Henderson, 90, of Colmesneil, passed away on September 30, 2020. She was born on July 7, 1930 in Corrigan to John C. Courtney and Florence Mantooth Courtney.   She is survived by her sisters; Diamond Wilson, Evelyn Allbright; Sisters-in-law, Doris Courtney, Sadie Woodrom and husband Don; Children, Betty Jean Tompkins and husband Roy D., Donna Sue Dickens; Son-in-law, Roy Beauchamp, Sr.; grandchildren, Amy Marshall and husband Charles, Doug Tompkins and wife Michelle, Kevin...

Chuck Wayne Marshall, 48, of Woodville passed away September 29, 2020. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he grew up in Spurger with strong family values given to him by his parents, Casey “Pop” and Doris Marshall.  Chuck was a man with a big heart and a huge sense of humor.  He loved to joke with people, had a spirited flirtatious nature, and let everyone know “he was a momma’s boy.” Chuck’s almost bigger than life personality impacted everyone...

Laverne Elmore Walles, 91, of Orangefield, passed away on September 27, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1929 in Milford, Texas to William Arthur Elmore and Essie Yarborough Elmore. She was a very loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Laverne cared more about giving to others than she did about herself, and will be greatly missed everyone who knew her.   Laverne is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jesse Ray Walles; children, Carol Merritt and husband...