All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Allen Grusecki, 72, passed away at home, with family by his side on, September 22, 2022. Robert was born on June 9, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan. He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Veronica “Ronnie” Grusecki, and brother Michael Grusecki. Robert is survived by his loving wife of thirteen years, Cathy Grusecki, children Robert “Bob” and wife Stephanie Grusecki, Mark Grusecki, Shawn and wife Jamie Grusecki, Amber and husband Kevin...

Nell Jordan, age 94, of Coleman, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born Nell Minturn on March 4, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia to William Minturn and Mary Helen Frieze Minturn. Soon after her birth, the family relocated to El Paso, Texas and then to Houston, Texas. Nell grew up in Houston where she graduated high school. Nell worked for the medical billing department for Transco Gas and Pipeline in Houston for over 25 years. She attended...

Dave Slaydon, 74, of Colmesneil passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1948 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Herbert Slaydon and Norma Frilow Slaydon   He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Jean Slaydon; brother, Rube Wayne Slaydon, Sr.; sister, Laura Annette Doyle.   A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10am at Colmesneil City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 from 6pm until 8pm at the...

Vivian Earl Davis, 86, of Woodville passed away September 9, 2022. She was born February 1, 1936 to her parents, Earl Albert Kirkland and Mary Alice Gussman Kirkland.   Vivian Earl Davis was an outstanding woman, married to James Lewis Davis for 60 years. Having two children of Dayle Davis and David Davis, she worked for Temple at their sawmill as a safety advisor for 23 years; she went by the nick name of Sam with her close friends and co-workers. Always looking to assist with...

Lee Lorene Lillard, 91, of Woodville passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was a devout Christian who lived her life accordingly. Lee is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Randolph Wolf and Frankie Lorene Meeks Wolf; husband Alton Earl Lillard; brothers, Robert Wolf Jr., Jodie Wolf and Virgil Wolf; sisters, Ivy Baker, Dorothy Baker, and Velma Griffin; sons, Robert Lillard and Alton Lillard Jr.;...

Lloyd Edwin “Ed” Walters, 84, of Warren passed away August 19, 2022. Born in Warren, Texas to Milton and Hazel Walters, he lived in Warren all of his life.  Lloyd Ed worked as a millwright/machinist for the first 25 years of his adult life.  He then went into carpentry and took great pride in the carpentry work and homes that he built for the next 30 years.  He was loyal and devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they were his top...

Rita Mae Williams Siders, 72, of Jasper passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 11, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to her late parents Johnny Williams and Zelma Myrtis Outhouse Dougherty.    She called Woodville, TX her home graduating from Kirby High School in 1969 where she enjoyed being a cheerleader. Later she spent almost 20 years raising four children in Lumberton, TX. Rita and Sid were married on April 2, 1994....

Gladys Fay Rinks, 87, of Kirbyville passed away August 4, 2022. Born in Port Arthur, Texas to Rodney Taylor and Julia Richard Taylor, she lived in Kirbyville for many years. Gladys loved the Taylor Reunions, Cajun music, gospel music but truly enjoyed the solitude of her home and quiet of life.  She loved her family and friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Rodney Taylor and Julia Richard Taylor; husband, Robert Rinks; son, Shaun Morvant; brother, Arbery Taylor;...

James “Jim” Ray Smart, 80, of Hillister passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by his family. Jim had a lifelong love for hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors.  As a boy growing up, Jim was a Boy Scout and earned all the requirements to become an Eagle Scout.  His love from Scouting continued into his adulthood.  He worked with the following councils as the director of summer camps: Alamo Council of San Antonio,...

Dudley Horton White, Jr., 64, of Woodville passed away August 1, 2022. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Dudley, Sr. and Bonnie White, he lived in Woodville for many years.  He retired from the U. S. Army after many tours overseas and served his country proudly. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Dudley especially loved race cars and raced many times at the track in Evadale where he enjoyed the many friends he made.  He won many awards at various car shows with vehicles he...