All Obituaries

Wanda Maxine Steinhardt, 76, of Woodville passed away May 19, 2022. Born August 23, 1945 in San Diego, California to Melvin and Margaret Hayes, she lived in Livingston for many years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend to all who knew and loved her. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Hayes and Margaret Tripplett Hayes; husband, Leroy Steinhardt; son, Curtis Wayne Forbes; and sister, Joy Ogden. She is survived by her loving children, Michael...

Cindy Marie Ferguson, 55, of Chester passed away May 15, 2022 in her home surrounded by loving family. Cindy was born December 12, 1966 to Wilburn and Nancy Neal.  Cindy was a member of the Chester Fire Department for several years.  She enjoyed fishing and crabbing with her family and especially loved her kids but her grandchildren were everything to her.  Cindy was known for her great sense of humor, her helpful spirit and the beautiful smile that always accompanied her...

Courtney “C.L.” Lawrence Burchert, 79, of Woodville passed away May 14, 2022. Born July 25, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Larry and Sylvia Burchert, he lived in Woodville for many years.  C.L. was a retired contractor and a Navy Veteran.  He loved everything having to do with cars and could be found working on real automobiles outside his home.  He and his wife JoAnn were always helping others in Woodville whether taking in someone who was hard on their luck or...

Ida Jo Seiley, 85, of Warren passed away May 9, 2022. Born October 19, 1936 in Woodville, Texas to Bill and Gladys Chambless, she lived in Tyler County all of her life.  She was retired from Warren ISD as a librarian.  A member of the First Baptist Church of Warren,VFW Ladies Auxiliary where she was very active and served as the president at one time, she was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Warren Chapter.  Ida Jo loved being outside especially working with her...

Jinnie Moeses Evans, longtime resident of Woodville, Texas, went peacefully to be with her Lord on April 30, 2022 at the age of 87. Jinnie was born in Clark, Louisiana to Albert and Ruby Patterson.  She was one of nine children that learned the value of hard work and loving the Lord.  She began her journey with Jesus in this small town and became a faithful servant, prayer warrior and soldier in God’s Army.  She never hesitated to lay hands on anyone, anywhere and pray...

Chester Randall "Randy" Gates, 64, of Angleton passed away April 29, 2022. Born May 8, 1957, in Salinas, California to Clayton and Pearl Gates, he lived in Woodville for many years before moving to Angleton.  He serviced in the Merchant Marines, he was a retired truck driver and a mason with the Brazoria #327.  Chester had many friends who he made on the road and considered them to be family.  He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Chester was...

Larry Lee Brown, 77, of Woodville passed away April 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by loving family. Born September 1, 1944 in Woodville, Texas to Leroy and Lela Brown, he was a lifelong resident of Woodville.  A member of the Hopewell Methodist Church, Larry was a truck driver who was known throughout the logging industry as a hard worker who took care of business.  He loved to hunt,  fish and run dogs.  He loved his grandchildren but was especially proud of his great...

Dorris Mae Hatton, 100, of Warren passed away unto her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022.  Born February 13, 1922 in Hillsboro, Texas to Claude and Ethel Brannan, she grew up in Beaumont having attended South Park High School where she played in the band.  She married the love of her life, Grady Hatton, and they raised their children to know the Lord.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont where she sang soprano in the Calvary adult choir and directed the...

Jonathan Cole Marcotte age 39 of Woodville Texas known to everyone as “Jon or Big J” went to be with the Lord on April 23rd 2022 in Kingwood Texas. Jon was born on December 17th 1982 in New Iberia Louisiana. He is survived by his loving wife Tamar Marcotte and children Nahla, Naomi, Nalani and Gabriel, a host of loving family members, & friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11 am at the Woodville Church of Christ with Brother Keith Bellamy...

Lucy Charlene Norman was born on February 20, 1931 to Pat and Edna Norman in Stone County, Arkansas.  She married Irwin Hassig on March 23, 1947.  They were married for almost 69 years until Irwin’s death in 2015.  The couple lived in Yampa, Colorado where they raised their six children and built a successful logging business.  Along with partnering with her husband in the family business, Charlene was a busy homemaker and a loving and nurturing mother.  She...