All Obituaries

Johnnie Lee Edwards, 84, of Woodville passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. Born August 18, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Johnnie A. and Addie Edwards, he lived in Groves for many years.  He retired from the Gulf Oil now Chevron as a machinist.  After retirement he and his wife, Allie, moved to Woodville where he worked part time at Riley Funeral Home where he was known as the “hearse driver”.  Johnnie is survived by his loving wife, Allie Brian Edwards;...

George Guy Yates, 79, of Colmesneil passed away June 4, 2021. Born in Scurry, Texas to Willie and Jennie Yates, he lived in Colmesneil for many years.  He was a retired diesel mechanic and truck driver.  He was devoted to his family and loved them dearly. George was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Jennie Yates; two wives, Sherryl K. Yates and Bobbie D. Yates. He is survived by his loving sister, Mary Hawkins; step-sons, Tim Walton and Bob Walton; and many nieces and...

Carol Jean Colvin, 74, of Spurger passed away June 4, 2021. Born in Baytown, Texas to Eugene and Alice Fowler, she lived in Spurger for many years.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Robert, especially going gambling.  She loved cooking and playing games with her family who she loved dearly. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Robert H. Colvin, II; son, Robert H. Colvin, III; daughters, Brenda Freeman and husband, Glen and Janie Garcia and husband, David; brother,...

Gary Byron Roberts, 85, of Ivanhoe passed away May 27, 2021 in Kingwood. He was born December 31, 1935 in Cassville, Missouri to Winslow Kennedy Roberts and Edith Belle Cottrell Roberts.  Gary retired from Quaker Oates after many years of service.  He lived in Ivanhoe for many years.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Roberts; sons, Carl Wayne Robert and Chris, Russell Byrne; daughters, Michelle L. Jones and husband Lee, Julie Lynn Cravy and husband Eddy; 5...

Robert Timothy Grannis, 57, of Woodville passed away May 23, 2021. Born May 31, 1963 in Houston, Texas to Theodore and Lorine Grannis, he lived in Dayton before moving to Woodville two years.  Robert worked all over the country with his brother, Jim Ling, as a glazier.  His love was hot rod trucks, horses, and artwork.  He enjoyed fishing and making family and friends laugh with his good natured joking.  Robert helped not only his family but anyone who was in...

Billy Durwood Bumstead was born on January 29, 1942 in Warren, Texas to Bill and Minnie Bumstead, and entered his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2021 at age 79.  Billy graduated from Warren High School in 1961.  He was a well-known building contractor and cabinet maker in the Tyler County area for many years before retiring from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice where he taught wood-working.  Billy was a member of Camp Ground Baptist Church...

Mary Beth “Gammy” Cogbill, 86, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Sunday, May 16th. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bud Cogbill; parents, Lee and Mary Henry. Gammy will be missed by her sister, Vivian Norton and brother, Bob Henry and their families; her daughters, Susie Winn and husband Dave, Cindy Cogbill; Grandchildren, Chris Winn, Nick Winn and wife Christy, Matt Winn and wife Danielle, Alex Cogbill and wife, Jillian, Bonnie “Eliz”...

Sherry Renee’ Odom, 50, of Spurger passed away May 14, 2021. Born October 24, 1970 in Silsbee, Texas to Herman and Liz Hutto, she lived in Spurger for many years.  She was an operator for West Rock in Evadale.  She loved to hunt and fish and spend time with her family who she loved dearly.  Sherry especially loved to watch her pride and joy, Mikayla, play softball.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved...

Carl E. Phillips, 85, of Woodville passed away May 10, 2021. Born November 1, 1935 in Atlanta, IL to Byron and Lillian Phillips, he was a resident of Woodville for over 21 years.  He started his career as was an Air Force veteran, serving in Okinawa where he worked on all types of vehicles. He moved here from Tomball after retiring from B.J. Services after a long career as a designer and tester on oil field equipment.  Carl and his wife, Patricia, were active in the Heritage...

James Michael Mills, 58, of Webster passed away May 5, 2021 in Galveston, Texas. Born in Freeport, Texas to James William Mills and Glenda Ann Carpenter Mills he lived in East Texas area most of his life.   James was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Mills; grandparents, Edward "James" and Mary Ella Mills.   He is survived by his loving wife, "Chela" Grace Mills; sons, James Clayton Mills, Patrick Edward Dalton Mills; father, James William Mills;...