All Obituaries

Stanley Ray Humphrey, 93, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home in Kountze, Texas. Stanley was born March 3, 1927 to Fred and Josephine Humphrey, the seventh of ten children, in Bienville Parrish, Louisiana. He attended Lamar Tech and got his bachelor's from Sam Houston State University and earned multiple master's degree. Stanley served in the U.S. military in occupied Germany 1945-1947. He met his beautiful bride and wife of 59 years, Mary Louise Jones, in Beaumont,...

Aubrey Rand “Bud” Sturrock, 77, of Hockley formerly of Tyler County passed away March 21, 2020. Born April 26, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late E. A. and Ageth Childress Sturrock, he lived in Tyler County for many years.  Bud joined the U. S. Marines right out of high school and was proud to have the honor of serving his country.  He worked different jobs before finding his calling of police officer.  He worked for Fort Bend ISD as their security officer and...

  Paul Randall Kimbrough, 54, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2020 in Woodville.   Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Woodville, TX.   Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Brother Ron Davis of Warren, TX will be officiating.   Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Riley Funeral Home.   Paul was born in Jasper, TX to Harley J....

Myrtle Lewis Dickey, 87, passed away surrounded by loved ones at Dogwood Trails Manor on March 14, 2020. She was born in a little log cabin in Woodville in 1933, the baby of ten children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Dickey, parents Lee Merton & Oceola Lewis, brothers Cotton Lewis, Lonzo Lewis, Bud Lewis, & Velton Lewis, sisters Lela West, Ada Stephenson, & Pearl Sanders. She is survived by...

  Jimmy “Jim” Oland Roberts, 77, of Zavalla passed away March 4, 2020 at home in the arms of his loving wife.   Born February 21, 1943 in Kaw City, Oklahoma to the late Oland and Pearl Weaver Roberts, he lived in Zavalla for many years.  Jim was a building contractor who lived life to the fullest loving fast cars, fast horses and fast boats.  He owned the Out Of Control Ranch in Zavalla, Texas.   Jim was preceded in death by his parents.   He...

Orene Adams Watkins, 96, of Griffin, GA passed away March 3, 2020. Born February 27, 1924 in Hicksbaugh, Texas to the late William “Willie” and Jewell Hester Adams, she lived in Utah before moving to Georgia many years ago.  She was a beautician who owned several shops, a beauty school and supply with her husband, Phillip Watkins.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her. Orene was preceded in death by...

Roger Dale Gober, 67, of Woodville passed away March 2, 2020. Born July 8, 1952 in Beaumont, Texas to the late William “Billy” and Ouida Merle Behannon Gober, he lived in Warren for many years.  He was retired from the Bethlehem steelyard in Beaumont.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Homer Tyler, Jr. Roger is survived by his sisters, Rhonda Davis and husband, Lonnie of Florida, Paula Johnston of Kountze, Melissa Riehl and Steve Jordan of Warren...

Evelyn Estaline Williams, 94, of Warren passed away Saturday February 29, 2020.  She was born June 8, 1925 in Orange, Texas to the late Emmett Pearson Wilkins and Beulah Mae West Wilkins.  She was known by the staff and residence of Woodville Health and Rehab as “the one who ran the place.”  Evelyn and her husband, Charley, served in the UPC ministry until his death.  Evelyn instilled in her family the love of The Lord and a servant’s heart.  She...

Shelia Lawson DeYoung, 72, of Chester passed away February 27, 2020, surrounded by her family.   She was born November 10, 1947 in Camden, TX to the late Earl Hannon Willson and Evelyn Powell Willson.   Shelia is survived by her daughter, Susan Jones and husband Alan; son, Tim McCarty and wife Sue; grandchildren, Chad McCarty and wife Tiffany, Derek Wise, Marissa McCarty, Kendal Wise, Kelsi Jones, Robby Petty and wife Amy, Randall Petty and wife Kristy; great-grandchildren,...