All Obituaries

Gerald Don Corley, 86, of Lumberton passed away Thursday May 2, 2024. He was born June 1, 1937 to the late William Adkin Corley and Foyce Weber Corley. Gerald enjoyed spending his time coon hunting with his coon dogs, camping with his friends, watching sports especially the Dallas Cowboys. He worked as a Beaumont Police officer for ten years then started his career building homes. Gerald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend; he will be deeply missed by all who knew and...

Robert "Bobby" Henry Forse was born May 8, 1943 in Call, TX and went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024, in Beaumont, TX. Robert was a resident of Silsbee, Texas for the last 56 years. He was born on May 8, 1943 to Appalonia Ard and Elza Gordon Forse in Call, TX.  Bobby loved to fish, hunt and do woodworking with his family.  At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp to serve his country. While in The Corp, he was a machine gunner and spent time in Japan, South...

Leonard Carlton "Herc" Rogers Jr, was born May 9 1939 in Port Arthur, TX and passed away May 1, 2024 in Jasper, TX.  He served in the US Army and was a retired Pipefitter.   He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard Carlton Rogers Sr and Mildred Margaret (Wiley) Rogers; his brothers, Thurman "Buddy" Rogers and John Rogers.   Herc is survived by his wife (married January 5, 1958 in Jasper, TX) Leella (Nelson) Rogers; his sons and...

John Rayford Potts was born March 31, 1956 in Silsbee, TX and passed away April 30, 2024 in Beaumont, TX.  He was a lifelong welder and loved to fish, loved animals and the outdoors.   He is preceded in death by his father Victor Norman Potts Jr.  John is survived by his mother Bobbie Jean Potts;  his sisters, Norma Osborne, Donna Potts Wike and husband Jimmy;  his nephew, Christopher Eric Fox and family; his niece, Kelli Houghton and family and by a host of...

Ella J. James, of Kountze, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Baytown, on December 1, 1959. Ella was a legal assistant for many years and had an extensive knowledge in medicine and health care. She will be remembered for her love of the outdoors, especially horseback riding as a child to fishing and camping as an adult. Mrs. James loved butterflies and flowers but was partial to Gardenias and Roses as well as anything purple. She will...

  Patricia “Trish” Adelle Caraway, 77, of Silsbee, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Port Arthur on January 31, 1947, to William Murray and Frances Juanita (Barlow) Platt. Trish was a Licensed Vocational Nurse, working for Texas Home Health, for several years. She was a longtime member of Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church and she enjoyed fishing, trips to the casino, playing cards, and her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife,...

James Wesley Lowe, 82, of Lumberton, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 27, 2024. James was born July 27, 1941, in Scrappin’ Valley, Texas to Wesley Thomas and Winnie Opal Lowe. He moved to Loeb, Texas at an early age and attended Loeb school through the 8th grade. He later attended Silsbee High School. After graduating high school in Kountze, Texas he met and married the love of his life, Billie Jo Ishmael. James started work at Harold Lee Engineering in...

    Sandra Bouse Newton, 79, of New Caney, died, Thursday April 25th, 2024, at Hermann Memorial Hospital Northeast, in Humble. She was born in Houston on July 31, 1944, to Walter and Stella (York) Mercer. Sandra was a deputy sheriff for many years, and also, worked for TDCJ. She will be remembered for her love of plants and flowers, traveling, dancing, and shopping. Her grandkids will remember her for playing poker with them, and not only taking their money from winning, but...

Virgie M. Nelson, 77, of Silsbee, died April 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1947, in Fred, to Charley Lee and Dessie Ray (Freeman) Watts. Virgie will be remembered for her love of bird watching, vintage TV shows, especially mysteries and crime, and traveling. Virgie loved her dogs, as much as she loved her family, and grandkids. She will forever remain a loving and feisty, wife, mother, and granny. Survivors include her son, Billy Cain, of Silsbee; daughters, Lori...

Joseph “Jay or J.W.” Firmin, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away April 18, 2024, at the age of 96, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 11, 1928, in Plaucheville, Louisiana, to the late Louis Firmin and Eula DuFour-Firmin. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, completing two tours of duty. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Joseph embarked on a distinguished career at Texaco, where he dedicated over 38 years...