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Jessie Levada Lewis, 79 of Lumberton passed away Sunday, October 2, 2023. Funeral service was held at 2 pm Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Gateway Tabernacle Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Born September 18, 1944 to Jessie Bean and Martin Effie (Fish), she worked as a mail carrier. She is survived by husband, Charles Glenn Lewis, Sr.; son, Glenn Lewis, Jr. and Shana of Colorado; daughters, Jana Thomas and Brandon of Lumberton, Kelli Bailey of New Caney; sister, Beth Eldridge of Jasper; grandchildren, Jimmy, Emily, Audrey, "Boo"; great grandchild, Oliver; grandchild by heart, Jordan and his children, Natalie and Archer. She was preceded in death by parents;...

Jessie Levada Lewis, 79 of Lumberton passed away Sunday, October 2, 2023. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Gateway Tabernacle Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Saturday, October 7 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. Born September 18, 1944 to Jessie Bean and Martin Effie (Fish), she worked as a mail carrier. She is survived by husband, Charles Glenn Lewis, Sr.; son, Glenn Lewis, Jr. and Shana of Colorado; daughters, Jana Thomas and Brandon of Lumberton, Kelli Bailey of New Caney; sister, Beth Eldridge of Jasper; grandchildren, Jimmy, Emily, Audrey, "Boo"; great grandchild, Oliver; grandchild by heart,...

Helen J. McLemore, 87, of Copperas Cove, Texas, formerly of the Erin-Zion Hill community, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home in Copperas Cove. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 16, at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday at the church. Helen was born August 30, 1935 in Livingston, Texas to Preston Kimmey and Lillie (Griggs) Kimmey. She was a retired Tax Preparer for H and R Block and had lived in Copperas Cove 17 years. She is survived by her sisters, Clairice Chapman and Janell Conner; children, Michael McLemore and spouse Theresa,...

Oliver Bennett Foreman, 73 of Kirbyville, formerly of Sulphur, LA died February 1, 2023 after a brief illness. He was a Vietnam veteran, an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. Left to cherish his memory is wife, Latrelle Payne Foreman; son, Shane Foreman and Amy of Waco; daughter, Karrie Stephenson of Los Lunus, NM; grandchildren, Riley Forman, Maggie Forman, Trey Stephenson, Matthew Stephenson; brother, Gregory Foreman; sister, Marsha Manard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 2 pm Friday, February 10, 2023 at Vision Outreach in Kirbyville under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home.

Lynn Lee Whitehead passed away on Jan. 28, 2023, after a short illness. Visitation will be held at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Buna, Texas, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Mr. Whitehead was born Nov. 1, 1933. He was a proud resident of Buna, Texas, for most of his life. For 32 years, he worked at Mobil Oil in Beaumont, Texas. He loved to tell stories about his days at the refinery. He understood that his strong work ethic and dedication to his job made a difference in the overall success of Mobil in Beaumont. Mr. Whitehead had a love for God, his family, and his...

Wayne Butchee 95, a healthcare administrator recognized for innovation and commitment to providing quality care for all, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Monday December 19, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, December 23, 2022 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Greenlawn in Port Arthur. Visitation will start at 10 am prior to service. He is survived by wife, Charlene Burtchee; son, Lamar Butchee and wife Sharlina; stepdaughter, Monica Mahfouz and husband Daivd; stepson, Roy Stimits and wife Carol; grandchildren, Cody Butchee, Dalton Butchee and wife Kassidy; Dillon Butchee and wife Rachael, Jade Butchee Crumpton and husband Tanner, Justin...

James Lowell Terrell, III of Buna passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, November 25. Born July 4, 1980 to James Terrell and Donna (Stewart) he worked as a teacher at Memorial High School in Port Arthur. James loved pulling pranks on people and was always a practical joker. He loved going to the movies, photography, but most of all he loved to laugh. His musical talents were playing the trumpet, trombone, bagpipes, and fiddle. He also loved antiques and his Ford truck! He is survived by his parents;...

Gene Harlin LaFleur, 85, of Buna, TX died Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3 pm Sunday, September 25th with visitation beginning at 1 pm until the time of service at the Buna Pentecostal Church with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adam's EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Gene was born December 7, 1936 in Kinder, LA, he lived in Buna for 46 years, and he was a former resident of the Beaumont area. He is survived by his children: Hardy Hill (Darla) of Kent, WA, Bryan LaFleur (Michelle), Becky LaFleur of Sulphur, LA, Dee Marie Tansey (Mike) of Fort Worth, TX, Sherryl Baxter (Mike) of Buna, TX,...

Debbie Sanders, 65, of Buna died Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Lake Charkes, Louisiana. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, July 27, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Born May 1, 1957 in Pasadena, Texas, she had lived in Buna over 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Alvy Sanders of Buna; daughters, Shelley Sanders of Buna and Susan Walker and Carl of Newton; grandchildren, Braxton Sanders and Grace Walker; sisters, Virginia Richardson and Margaret Hatch, both of Buna; sister-in-laws, Donna Longren and husband Edgar and Geraldine Biggs and husband Tony, all of Buna; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great...

Robert Earl Jordan, Jr., 83, of Buna died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at DuBois Hospital In Beaumont. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 26, at First Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Friday at the church under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Born Nov. 23, 1938 in Kirbyville, he had lived in Buna since 1963 and was a retired Pulp Mill Superintendent for the papermill. He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jean Jordan of Buna; son, Derrick Jordan of Nacogdoches; and a sister, Ina Lou Hogan of Jasper.

John Leslie Hall, 91, entered into his heavenly reward on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born to Leslie E. and Josephine Hall in Port Arthur, Texas on October 12, 1930. His funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, at Watson Chapel Methodist Church with burial at Watson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. John grew up an only child on the family farm near Bleakwood and raised his own family there. In 1977, he moved near the crossroads of Bleakwood. He attended Bleakwood and Kirbyville schools and graduated from Texas A&M in 1952. He served at Ft. Hood and in Germany in the U.S. Army. John married his childhood...

Norbert Lee "Cuz" Peltier, 74, native of Groves, died July 27, 2021, at his home in Buna, Tx. Mr. Peltier resided in Irving, Tx for 20 years was the sole proprietor of Cuz Environmental Services. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Ownes. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his dog, Max. He was proceeded in death by his father, Roger L. Peltier and mother, Lou Richardson Peltier. Survivors include sisters, Scherry Henderson and George of Buna, Karen Day and Mark of Colmesneil; brothers Richard Peltier of Buna, Robert Peltier and Stephanie of Groves; and numerous nieces and nephews. At a later date,...

Anthony "Bud" Varela, 42, of Evadale died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 26, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Morse Cemetery. Born April 12, 1979 in Beaumont to Robert O. Varela and Mary Earl Prine Varela, he had lived in Evadale since 2003 and was a cable layer for South East Texas Cable. He is survived by his mother, Mary Varela of Evadale; sisters, Angela Flores and Jeff of Vidor; Mary Varela of Evadale; and Valeria Patterson and Richard of Evadale; 2 nieces, Audrey Flores and Brooklynn Pymm; 7 nephews, Lawson Flores, Kaden Patterson, Evrett Flores, Khai Patterson, Wyatt Flores, Konnor Patterson and Kash...

William "Bubba" Alexander, 91, of Buna died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Silsbee Oaks in Silsbee. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 8, at Central Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, May 7, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Born September 13, 1929 in Buna, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and a lifelong resident of Buna. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alexander, having just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary April 28; children, Cathy Litton of Buna and Ricky Alexander, Sr. of Buna; 4 grandchildren, Ricky Alexander, Jr., Courtney Wood, Tiffanie Bohler, and Elizabeth Hampshire; and 7 great...

Harry Tracy Jones, Jr., 96 of Kirbyville, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 Jasper, Texas following a brief illness. "Red", as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born November 15, 1925 in Bleakwood, Texas. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Wilma "Jean" Jones of Kirbyville, Texas; son, Mike Jones (Sharon) of Buffalo, Texas; daughters, Sharon Stover of Round Rock, Texas, Donna Holmes of Sam Marcos, Texas, Nell Huff (Mark) of Beaumont, Texas, Barbara Bean of San Antonio, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Tracey Jones, Sr., and Ida Dougharty Jones; brothers, Fred Harvey Jones,...

It is with great sadness and heavy heart that the Stanley family announces the death of our father, Pat Stanley of Buna, Texas. His family was by his side until the very end. After a challenging few years of life's ups and downs, God has granted him eternal rest. We know that he is now at peace with the Lord. Pat was born in Buna, Texas on December 27, 1938 to Paul and Ola Stanley. He attended Buna High School, graduated from Texas A&M in 1961. He worked for Lufkin Industries until 1999. At that time he retired and returned to his beloved Buna, his hometown. He is survived by his wife Mary Gibson Stanley, and children Ellen Honke, Daniel Stanley, and Darryl Stanley; grandchildren...

William Steve Litton, 64 of Buna, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with cremation to follow. Visitation will be prior to service starting at 1:30. Born November 27, 1956 to W.C. and Joyce Litton, he had lived most of his life in Buna and was retired from Exxon Mobil as a Shift Superintendent. Steve also was a member of the Buna Volunteer Fire Department and served for several years as Fire Chief. He enjoyed woodworking and fly-fishing. He is survived by wife, Cathy Litton of Buna; daughters, Courtney Denise Wood and Charlie of Buna, Elizabeth Anne Hampshire...

Thomas Keith Kanaday left this world on November 21, 2020 at 7:21 pm in the hospice unit at Lufkin St. Jude's Memorial Hospital. His wife and family were by his side as he peacefully passed on. Keith was born in Huntsville, Alabama on February 24, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elaine Kanady; brother, Jerry Kanaday. He is survived by wife, Terry Kanaday; brothers, Steve Kanaday, Jeff Kanaday and wife Muriel; nephew, Joseph. Keith and Terry met on the Kingsville Naval Base while he served his country. He had enlisted in 1983 at the age of 18. He gave 8 years of his life to military service working as a jet mechanic. During his naval career, he was stationed...

Kathryn Champion Gish of Lumberton, passed away on September 10, 2020. She was 72 years old. Kathy is survived by her mother, Bettye Champion; her husband, Elton Gish; sister, Karen Bond and brother, Stephen Champion; t hree children, Julie Motomura, Jason Green, and Lacy Beaver; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, K enneth Ray Champion and grandson, Zachary Christopher Green. Kathy was born in Silsbee, Texas, on July 22, 1948 to Bettye and Ken Champion. She graduated from Buna High School and went on to attend Lamar University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education and her Master's degree in Counseling. Kathy spent 37...

Bobbie Jean Thompson, 91 of Vidor, died Monday, April 20, 2020. A graveside service will be 1:30 Wednesday, April 22 at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to service form 11:00-12:00 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home. Bobbie was born in Call, TX on October 9, 1928 to Earley Roberts and Ella Lummus Roberts. She is survived by her husband, George Thompson; daughter, Debra Bowling and husband Mark; step sons, James Welch, Jr., Kim Welch; sisters, Peggy Aughinbaugh and Norm, Carolyn Gilbert and Billy; grandchildren, Blake Bowling, Holly Smith, Brett Bowling; great grandchildren, Tyler Kelly, Ashlynn Smith, Parker Bowling, Anthony Bowling. She was preceded in death by her...

Royce Sims Mathews, Jr., 78, of Beaumont, Texas died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas after a battle with MDS (Myelo dysplastic syndrome). A private graveside service was held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Born March 11, 1942 in Beaumont to Royce Sims Mathews, Sr. and Oline (Watson) Mathews. He lived in Beaumont and Lumberton all of is life and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Oline (Watson) Mathews; father, Royce Sims Mathews, Sr.; and infant son Jeremy Scott Mathews. Survivors include his wife, Rose Mathews of Beaumont; daughter, Shelley Duke and husband...