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A Celebration of Life for Dr. Thomas D. Westmoreland, Jr., age 81, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Jasper, Texas, with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Dr. Westmoreland was called home by his Lord and Saviour on May 10, 2022, in his home. Thomas was born in a log cabin outside of Vivian, Louisiana, and grew up in Longview, Texas. After he retired, Thomas and his wife Martha have resided in Jasper since 2013. A 1958 graduate of Judson Grove High School, he was Valedictorian and lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. In 1962, Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science in...

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Thomas D. Westmoreland, Jr., age 81, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Jasper, Texas, with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Dr. Westmoreland was called home by his Lord and Saviour on May 10, 2022, in his home. Thomas was born in a log cabin outside of Vivian, Louisiana, and grew up in Longview, Texas. After he retired, Thomas and his wife Martha have resided in Jasper since 2013. A 1958 graduate of Judson Grove High School, he was Valedictorian and lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. In 1962, Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science in...

A Celebration of Hollis Behannon's Life, age 85, of Jasper, Texas, was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jasper, Texas with burial following at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in the Magnolia Springs Community. Hollis passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Avalon Nursing Home in Kirbyville, Texas. A native and lifelong resident of Jasper, Texas Hollis was retired from the United States Army. He was active in the ROTC program at Sam Houston University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree and received his Master's degree from Alabama State University as a Nuclear Physicist. Hollis was a spiritual man and member of the First Baptist Church...

A Celebration of Annette Ward Smith's Life, age 91, of Woodville, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 14, 2022, at Woodville United Methodist Church, Woodville, Texas with a reception following. Annette passed away on February 10, 2022 at Rayburn Healthcare in Jasper. She is a native of Florida and a longtime resident of Woodville. Annette graduated from Malone High School in 1948 and attended Florida State and Sam Houston State University. She was a member of the Woodville United Methodist Church in Woodville where she was a recipient of the Heritage Award, was a choir member, and was one of the founders of the Wee Wisdom Day School. Annette was a past president of Women's...

A Celebration of Annette Ward Smith's Life, age 91, of Woodville, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 14, 2022, at Woodville United Methodist Church, Woodville, Texas with a reception following. Annette passed away on February 10, 2022 at Rayburn Healthcare in Jasper. She is a native of Florida and a longtime resident of Woodville. Annette graduated from Malone High School in 1948 and attended Florida State and Sam Houston State University. She was a member of the Woodville United Methodist Church in Woodville where she was a recipient of the Heritage Award, was a choir member, and was one of the founders of the Wee Wisdom Day School. Annette was a past president of Women's...

A graveside service celebrating the life of Deborah Jean Ward Sims was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Deborah died Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home in Jasper. A native and lifelong resident of Jasper, Deborah was a member of the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a medication aide for Timberidge Health and Rehab in Jasper and for the Glen Ray Goodman Unit in Jasper. She was also a customer service agent for Walmart in Jasper. She loved being outdoors and caring for her many farm animals. Deborah is survived by her six children, Candie Ann Marie Sims Witherspoon (Michael) of Iowa, LA, Tracy Lynn Sims McCarty...

A Celebration of Glenn E. Hebert's Life, age 71, of Rayburn Country, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Glenn died November 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. A native of Port Arthur, Texas and a longtime resident of Bridge City and Groves, Texas he had been a resident of Rayburn Country for the past 9 years. Glenn worked at Texaco and Huntsman for 38 years before retiring and moving to Rayburn Country. He served as a deacon for the Catholic Church for over 29 years and was very active in his church work. He was a homebuilder and enjoyed wood working. Glenn is...

It is with sorrow and sadness that the Lollar family announces the death of James Christopher Lollar, 41. The family asks for prayers as they search for answers to this unexpected tragedy. James was fiercely private, but had the biggest heart and would open his ears to anyone who needed it. He was generous to a fault. He would give when he had nothing to give. To be loved by James was something truly special. James was an absolute goofball. The life of the party. He would spout out random jokes at the perfect moment to make everyone laugh. His facial expression range could rival his favorite Jim Carrey movies. A self-proclaimed "King of Random" he could also wow you with completely...

Nelva Hollomon Barlow, 88, was born in Tyler County, Texas on July 8, 1933, to Gus and Nellie Hollomon. She passed away at home on October 14, 2021. Nelva graduated in 1951 from Kirby High School in Woodville, Texas, where she was also awarded the coveted title of Dogwood Festival Queen in 1950. Nelva married her high school sweetheart, Aubrey Barlow, in 1952, and they enjoyed 64 years together. A true family matriarch, Nelva lived a very full life, surrounded at all times by a combination of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, and family, all of whom she loved so dearly. "Munner," as she was nicknamed by her grandchildren and known by everyone, could often be found...

Nelva Hollomon Barlow, 88, was born in Tyler County, Texas on July 8, 1933, to Gus and Nellie Hollomon. She passed away at home on October 14, 2021. Nelva graduated in 1951 from Kirby High School in Woodville, Texas, where she was also awarded the coveted title of Dogwood Festival Queen in 1950. Nelva married her high school sweetheart, Aubrey Barlow, in 1952, and they enjoyed 64 years together. A true family matriarch, Nelva lived a very full life, surrounded at all times by a combination of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, and family, all of whom she loved so dearly. "Munner," as she was nicknamed by her grandchildren and known by everyone, could often be found...

WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont, 64, passed away September 21, 2021. A Celebration of her life will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 p.m at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas. Karen was born July 15, 1957 in Jasper, Texas where she was raised and a 1975 Jasper High School graduate where she was a cheerleader. She graduated from Texas State where she was a member of the well-known Strutters dance team. After graduation she moved to Houston, Texas and met and married her forever love Larry Wyont. Karen is survived by her husband Larry Wyont, daughter Carolina and husband Jack Allison, grandchildren Boyd and Milling. Also, sisters Vickie Woods Modeland,...

WAGENER, SC - Mrs. Karen Ruth Woods Wyont, 64, passed away September 21, 2021. A Celebration of her life will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 p.m at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas. Karen was born July 15, 1957 in Jasper, Texas where she was raised and a 1975 Jasper High School graduate where she was a cheerleader. She graduated from Texas State where she was a member of the well-known Strutters dance team. After graduation she moved to Houston, Texas and met and married her forever love Larry Wyont. Karen is survived by her husband Larry Wyont, daughter Carolina and husband Jack Allison, grandchildren Boyd and Milling. Also, sisters Vickie Woods Modeland,...

A Celebration of Life for Billy Flynn "Bill" McGraw will be 2:30 Sunday, September 26, 2021 at The First United Methodist Church in Jasper, TX. Billy Flynn "Bill" McGraw passed unexpectedly on September 20, 2021. He was returning home from one of his favorite pastimes, enjoying time with family and friends on the family ranch in Eagle Pass. Bill (a/ka Dad, Daddy, PaPa, and Mr. Bill) was blessed to have lived a long, fulfilling life. He was the first to admit he made mistakes. But he delighted in learning and changing along the way. In a recent letter to his children, he said the following about himself: "I believe in hard work, an education, trial and error, experiences, faith in...

Kenneth Ray Blair, of Brookeland, born January 13, 1962, died from complications of the Covid-19 virus on September 19, 2021. He is survived by numerous family and friends.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of James "Jim" Lovett, age 65, of Bay City, Texas will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper, Texas. Jim Lovett died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home. A longtime resident of Bay City, Texas, and former resident of Jasper, Texas, he was a 1973 graduate of Jasper High School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He served as a Texas Game Warden for over 20 years working in the Bay City area. Jim liked golfing, fishing, hunting, and race cars. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Lovett of Lufkin, Texas; a brother, Joe Lovett of Jasper, Texas; and six...

Jodie Merle Crouch, age 97, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife Florence (Gilbert) Crouch; daughter Sue Kautz; and grandson Craig Cruzan. Jodie Merle Crouch is survived by his daughters, Ruth Holt of Hockley, Texas and Barbara Raines-Evard of Leander, Texas, and son John Crouch of Park City, Utah; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 1 PM on June 5 at the Centerview Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. A memorial brunch will celebrate Jodie's life on June 6, 11 AM - 4 PM, in Hockley, Texas. Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper.

Jodie Merle Crouch, age 97, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife Florence (Gilbert) Crouch; daughter Sue Kautz; and grandson Craig Cruzan. Jodie Merle Crouch is survived by his daughters, Ruth Holt of Hockley, Texas and Barbara Raines-Evard of Leander, Texas, and son John Crouch of Park City, Utah; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 1 PM on June 5 at the Centerview Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. A memorial brunch will celebrate Jodie's life on June 6, 11 AM - 4 PM, in Hockley, Texas.

A Celebration of Loyd Gene Hamilton's Life, age 79, of Jasper, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2021 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Ebenezer community, Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at Hancock Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. Gene died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home in Jasper, Texas. Loyd Gene Hamilton was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, a former resident of Vidor, Texas and had lived in Jasper on the Angelina River for the past 25 years. Gene attended Ebenezer Baptist Church, was a member of the Tolerance Lodge 1165 of Beaumont, the Dewitt Clinton Lodge...

Celebration of David S. Williams' Life, age 49, of Pollock, Texas, will be held at 1:00p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. David a native and longtime resident of Jasper and resident of Pollock, Texas for the past ten years, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Lufkin, Texas. David married the love of his life, Julie Modisette on February 14, 2004. David liked to ride four wheelers, hunting and mudding. David and his wife, Julie were avid NASCAR Fans. He enjoyed working on old engines. David is survived by his wife Julie Williams of Pollock, Texas; mother, Jennifer Kellum Pearson of Jasper, Texas; father, Tim Williams of Jasper, Texas; Grandmother, Kathryn...

A Celebration of Roy Wayne Isom's Life, age 76, of Jasper, Texas, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas, with a Rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. Roy departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas. A native of Pineland, TX and a lifelong resident of Jasper, TX, he was the Jasper High School Class President in 1963. He served in the United States Army before graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in accounting. Roy was a...

A celebration of Bette's life will be held on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at the Lake Rayburn United Methodist Church at 2:30 with a reception immediately to follow at the Rayburn Country Club. On Friday, April 23, 2021, Bette Dodd Beshears, a loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 85 after a two-year battle against Leukemia. Bette was born on December 8, 1935, in Ida, Louisiana, to Merril and Velma (Hill) Dodd. She grew up in a number of small towns in East Texas and West Louisiana before graduating from Carlisle High School in 1953. Bette went on to attend Lon Morris Junior College and finished her undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University in 1957...