All Obituaries

Andrew “Andy” J. Yanock passed away November 29, 2023. He was 85 years young. Andy was born in Wharton, New Jersey, on May 3, 1938 and moved to Dover, New Jersey in 1953 graduating from Dover High School in 1956. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church. He worked for Hercules Power, in Kenvil N.J. for 13 years. Andy then moved to Montgomery, Texas in 1973 where he worked for Owens Corning Fiberglass, in Conroe, Tx, retiring in 2003 after 30 years. Andy then moved to...

Jack Wade Russell, 78, of Chester passed away November 18, 2023. Jack was born in Lufkin, Texas on July 2, 1945 to Maynard and Mary Russell.  He lived in Lufkin most of his life until he met Marilyn and they  then lived in Chester and Huntington. They were married 31beautiful years.  Jack drove a tanker truck for Georgia Pacific Chemical for 20 years.  He loved to read books and have coffee with his friends at Brookshires in Huntington. He learned how to raise cows...

Johnny Lee Sullivan, 71, of Doucette passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Lufkin, Texas to Jim and Jean Sullivan, he lived in Tyler County most of his life.  He was a hardworking husband, Dad and PaPaw who worked offshore and as a welder and crane operator.  He enjoyed deer hunting, hog hunting and fishing and taught his children and grandchildren the respect of guns and the outdoors.  He loved his grandchildren and spoiled...

Billie Jane Lewelling, 88, of Humble passed away peacefully unto her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023. Born, August 26, 1935 in Beaumont, to Andrew and Stella Ibeck. She is survived by her children, Debra Darlene David and husband Mike, Mark Richard Lewelling and wife Heidi; grandchildren, Tia Stacy and husband Scott, Erik David and wife Rachel, Brent Lewelling, Blake Lewelling and wife Kamri; great grandchildren, Grant Stacy, Ryan Stacy, Jack David, Lily David, Adelina Lewelling,...

Jana Lee Puntes, 42, of Spurger, TX, passed away on November 3, 2023, in Silsbee, Texas. Jana was born on July 28, 1981, in Nederland, TX, to her loving parents, Lucy and Albert Puntes.  Jana had a vibrant personality and a wide range of interests. She graduated from Spurger High School in 1998 before attending Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, VA, where she obtained two degrees. During her time at the university, she not only excelled academically but also played softball...

Janell Kimmey Jones Conner, 80, of Colmesneil, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2023. She was born, Friday, September 17, 1943 in Jasper, Texas to Joseph J.P. Kimmey and Lillie Helen Griggs Kimmey.   She is survived by her children, Janice Denise Jones Allen and husband Russell, Hollie Deneen Jones Martin and husband John, Joseph David Jones and wife Janet, Linzee Ariel Leighann Conner Fowler and husband Cameron, Curtis Wayne Conner and wife Amber, Cleonard Curtis Conner Jr.,...

Jay Donald Jackson, 88, of Woodville, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2023. He was born, Wednesday, September 25, 1935 in Limestone County, Texas to his parents Homer Ezell Jackson and Frankie Johnson Jackson. Jay was a loving husband and father to many children both biological/non biological. He was an avid hunter especially coon hunting. Fishing was his real passion. He spent many days on Lake Sam Rayburn fishing with his family. Jay was always willing to help anyone with anything,...

Roy Douglas Tompkins 77, of Colmesneil passed away October 23, 2023. Born June 20, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to Geroge and Inez Tompkins, he lived in Colmesneil for many years.  He was inducted into the U. S. Army on November 15, 1966 and was honorable discharged on November 8, 1968.  He served in the Vietnam War and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.  Roy was a faithful employee of the Southern Pacific...

Robert Earl Rose, 77, of Village Mills, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born Friday, May 17, 1946 in Baytown, Texas to his parents Robert Chester Rose and Sarah Opal Daniel Rose. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Rose; children, Sarah Jeanette Matte and husband John, Paul Morgan Rose, and Christopher Frye; grandchildren, Mike Matte, and Lena Rose Matte; sister, Nancy Austin and husband Paul; daughter-in-law, Kim Rose; numerous cousins, family members and fur...

Charlie David “Dave” Standifird, 85, of Spurger passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. Born in Webbers Fall, Oklahoma to Jim and Alma Standifird, he lived in Spurger for many years.  He retired as a project manager for Brown and Root and then opened up the PaPa’s Welding Shop in Spurger where he enjoyed teaching his grandchildren and helping people.  He was a member of the Spurger Methodist Church and the Masonic Snow River Lodge in Spurger.  He enjoyed...