All Obituaries

 Aletha Hopson Strickland, 89, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 in Rockwall, Texas. Born on July 19, 1930 in Benton, Arkansas to Alvin “Daddy Jack” and Marie “Big Momma” Spears. She spent her early years in Colmesneil before getting into the engineering field. Aletha was very successful at anything she set her mind to. She retired from NASA after years of service as a Systems Analyst. After retirement she enjoyed the simpler life and was a very successful...

Verna Leola Dykes, 83, of Rockland passed away May 21, 2020. Born February 12, 1937 in Montgomery County, Texas to the late Joe and Ida Durham, she lived in Rockland where she graduated high school.  After graduation, she married W. D. Dykes and they started their life in Beaumont, Texas later moving to Houston.  In 1989 after W. D. retired they returned to the old home place in Rockland where they enjoyed their remaining years.  Verna loved her grandchildren dearly and...

Phyllis Jane Grimes (nee Guidry) passed away peacefully at her home on May 19, 2020 in Woodville, Texas at the age of 79. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Jim Grimes; children, Steven and Ann Grimes of Woodville, TX, Corey Grimes of Springtown, TX, and sister Margie Brown (Steve) of Peoria, IL. Granddaughters, Doey and Husband Zac Nelson of Shepherd, Tx and Sara and husband Kyle Chandler of Corrigan,Tx. Two great granddaughters Baylee and Blythe Nelson of Shepherd, Tx. She is preceded in...

Michael Roy Toney, 72, of Chester passed away May 17, 2020 Born November 6, 1947 in Woodville, Texas to the late Odis and Emma Toney, he lived in Tyler County most of his life.  He was a retired electrician.  Michael was an avid musician who enjoyed many instruments including the piano and guitar.  He enjoyed contemporary gospel and county music.  Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Toney and a son, Billy Jack Toney. He is survived by his...

Joan N. Foxworth Frost, 62, of Warren passed away May 15, 2020. Born May 30, 1957 in Kountze, Texas to the late John and Mattie Castilaw, she lived in Tyler County for most of her life.  She owned and operated J&L Barbeque with her late husband, Leroy Foxworth, for many years.  Joan always had a smile and a jolly personality that lit up a room when she entered.  She married Norm Frost in 2012.  She was a loving and caring person and a member of the First Baptist...

John Henry (Tooter) Ross, Sr., 58 of Colmesneil passed away May 15, 2020. Born November 5, 1961 in Woodville, Tx to the late James and Lillian Jean Ross, he lived in Tyler Count all of his life.  He was a carpenter by trade.  John loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them especially hunting, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with each one of his children and grandchildren. John is survived by his loving family, daughter, Natasha Puente and husband, Michael, sons,...

Mary Ann Sheffield, 82, of Lumberton passed away May 13, 2020. Born October 27, 1937 in Benavides, Texas to the late Charlie and Lessie Kibby, she lived most of her life in Spurger where she finished school.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew and loved her.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved to quilt and had many quilts entered in the Tyler County Fair.   She and her husband, James, were members of the Cast Iron...

Evelyn Anne Reese, 82, of Warren passed away May 8, 2020. Born in Warren, Texas to the late Ernest and Jimmie Foxworth, she lived in Warren all of her life.  She was a retired secretary for the Warren ISD where she helped to mold many children’s life.  She was a loving and devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. Evelyn is survived by her brother, Larry and Sheila Neal of Warren; sisters-in-law, Betty Foxworth, Sherry Foxworth and Joan Foxworth...

Charlie Hulon Harman, 93, of Woodville passed away May 7, 2020. Born June 13, 1926 in Baycel, Texas to the late Thomas and Mattie Harman, he lived in Colorado Springs, CO before moving to Woodville a few years ago.  Charlie was retired after 24 years of service from the United States Army.  He fought in World War II having received the Purple Heart for his bravery.  He was especially proud of being part of the military family and serving his country.  Charlie enjoyed...

Robert Wilburn (Bob) West, 86, went Home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020. Bob, or Pappy, as he was affectionately known by all of his family and friends, was born in Woodville, TX on June 26, 1933.  He graduated from Kirby High School in Woodville in 1950 at the age of 16 and immediately began his career in the oil industry.  He retired from Gulf Oil/Chevron Oil in 1990, spending the majority of his career working in West Africa.  When he wasn’t working, he loved...