All Obituaries

Becky Ellen Mullican, 55, of Woodville passed away April 3, 2021. Born June 5, 1965 to Robert and Shirley Cotton, she lived in Baytown before moving to Woodville in 2009 to take care of her father.  Becky worked for Goose Creek CISD for 14 years teaching the special needs children who she cared for as her own.  After moving to Woodville she went to work at Wal-Mart making many friends along the way.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew and...

Jessie Lucille Muzny, 96, of Woodville passed away April 2, 2021. Born May 20, 1924 in Ruby, Louisiana to Marion and Aureline Chelette, she lived in San Antonio before moving to Woodville five years ago.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Aureline Chelette; husband, George J. Muzny; son, Michael Muzny; sisters, Ruby Rougeou, Marie Hickman, Doris Holton...

Vernon Scott Lemons, Jr., 69, of Pasadena passed away March 31, 2021. He was born June 22, 1951 in Orange, Texas to Vernon, Sr and Evelyn Lemons.  Vernon served in the U.S. Army for eight years and joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Department when he was discharged in 1980.  Later he was employed by the Security Department of Shell Oil Company until his health failed and he retired in 2016.  Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon, Sr. and Evelyn Grisham...

Joe Myles Coward, Sr. 86, of Woodville passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. Born May 17, 1934 in Woodville, Texas to Clinton and Opal Coward, he lived in Woodville for many years.  Joe was a man of his word and a handshake was as good as a contract.  He could work on almost anything and was well known around Tyler County for this trade.  Joe loved to deer hunt and run dogs and laid down his rifle when running dogs became illegal.  But the one thing that he truly...

Tommy Kenneth Greenwood 67, of Woodville passed away March 30th at his home. He was born in Beaumont, Texas to Joe Gibson Greenwood and Larue Chaney Greenwood on August 12, 1953. He is survived by his mother, Larue Chaney Greenwood; children, John Greenwood and wife Tara, Adam Greenwood, Jeremiah Greenwood and wife Heather, Chris Gutierrez and wife Becky, Ryan Winters and wife Melissa; 11 Grandchildren; sister, Lois Hinton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is...

Joe Bob Darsey, Sr. 78 formerly of Colmesneil passed away March 21st at his home in Whitehouse, Texas. He was born in Groveton to John Wesley Darsey, Sr. and Lora Inez Perkins Darsey on August 18, 1942. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife Annette Darsey and his parents. He is survived by his children, Angela McPhail of Whitehouse, Philip Darsey and wife Carol of Colmesneil, Joe Darsey Jr. and wife Laverne of Chester, Travis Darsey and wife Leah of Kirbyville, and John England and...

Robert James Abbott, 69, of Woodville passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021 following a short illness. Robert was born March 15, 1951 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Chester and Lillian Abbott.  He married his high school sweetheart, Gay Nell Ferrell Abbott, and they remained married for 50 years.  He was retired from the Texas Forest Service.  After retirement he spent his time raising cattle and gardening.  He loved the outdoors especially with his grandchildren who were...

Opal Lee Kimling, 89, of Lumberton passed away March 12, 2021. Born October 6, 1931 in Galveston, Texas to William and Ruvel Axelson, she lived in Lumberton for many years.  She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruvel Irene Axelson and her husband. She is survived by her loving daughter, Jerrie Teel and husband, James of Lumberton; grandchildren, Jennifer Kincade...

Alice Faye Carty, 72, of Woodville passed away March 10, 2021 Born November 28, 1948 in Woodville, Texas to Lee and Hazle Martin, she lived in Tyler County all of her life.  She retired from Wal-Mart in the cash office after 30 years of service.  Alice loved to cook and be with her grandbabies who she loved dearly.  She enjoyed gambling and going to the casinos with friends. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Hazle Martin; husband, Johnny Carty; son, Jeff...

Coyler Ann James, 71, of Woodville passed away March 8, 2021. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she lived in Woodville for many years.  She was a retired CAN.  She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew and loved her. Coyler was preceded in death by her mother, newborn son, Jesse, brother, Cleo and sister, Nancy.  She is survived by her son Robert Earl James and wife Darla of Kirbyville, son Roy James and wife Heather of Woodville, Son John Henry...