All Obituaries

Henry Curry, 75, of Silsbee passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1947. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Services are pending at this time.

Gary Edward Mathis Sr., 70, of Evadale passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Silsbee, Texas to the late Thomas Fuller Mathis and Alma Lucille Simmons Mathis. Gary was a member of the Church of Christ of Silsbee (south side).  His hobbies included fishing, hunting, being with family, going to church, reading the bible, and gardening. His most treasured accomplishments were being a member of the Lord's Church and having grandchildren. Gary was such...

Roger Victor Kerr, 53, of Kirbyville, TX, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a courageous 5 year battle with lung cancer. Roger was born on April 16, 1969 to Liv and Bobby Dave Kerr in Stavanger, Norway. He was the 2nd son of Liv and Bobby as they had his brother, Dorvil, only the year before. Bobby died when Roger was only 1 year old when they had just moved to Newton, Texas. Liv then married William Patrick “Pat” Kennedy who became Dad or “Fatrick” as...

Justin Dale Alford, 78, of Saratoga passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Eastland, Texas to the late W.B. “Dub” and Mona Alford. Justin had many hobbies including fishing, bow hunting, and baseball. He was a barber in Dayton and Hull for several years. He also served on the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Liberty Underwater Rescue Team. He retired from Mobil Oil after working there for 25 years. Justin was a loving husband,...

  William (Bill) Edward Hodgkins entered His heavenly home on January 20 th , 2023. We are sure he was welcomed into heaven by Jesus and his wife of 54 years, soulmate, and other half, Mia Hodgkins. Bill was born on May 28 the 1937 to Richard and Hilda (Wakefied) Hodgkins. He grew up in Greenville with his siblings Richard (Beverly) Hodgkins, Margaret (John) Van Schagen, Fred Hodgkins, and Patricia (Robert) Chambers. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1955. He then entered...

Connie Lorena Carrier, 81, of Silsbee passed away January 18, 2023. She was born October 23, 1941, in Port Arthur to the late John Patrick Carter and Reba Salling Callaway. Connie was the oldest of six children; she worked as a gate guard at Kirby Lumber for many years and worked in fast food as well to proudly support her three children; she was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to spend her spare time in the garden or out fishing. She is preceded in death by her parents, John...

Elizabeth Stringer Sims, 90, of Vidor passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born in Loeb, Texas on December 12, 1932, to the late Jason J. Stringer Sr. and Annie Mae Merriman. Elizabeth was a longtime member of the Central Baptist Church in Evadale. She enjoyed many hobbies such as playing and teaching piano, painting, reading, and gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jason J. Stringer, Sr. & Annie Mae Merriman; son,...

Karen Hardy Nolen Casses, 59, of Silsbee passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1963 in Houston to the late WL Hardy and Glenda Faye Rayel Cole Hardy Borque. Karen lived out what she believed. It was evident through the devotion of her heart to those she loved. Karen put all of her time, energy, and love into her sons James, John, and their families. She possesed a true servant’s heart and and lived the way she had always lived, loving and serving everyone...

Sharon Smith, 69, of Evadale passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1953 in Houston, Texas to the late Gloyd G. Brannam and Ruby Dixon Brannam. Sharon grew up in Pasadena, where she made lifelong friendships.  She and Jerry moved to Evadale early on in their marriage and you probably know her from one of the local stores, working on one of the many parade floats, or at one of the girls’ sporting events.  A lover of life,...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee McDonald was born  December 28, 1923 in Lawrence, Kansas and passed away January 11, 2023  in Kountze, TX.  She was a member of the Church of Christ in Lumberton, TX , loved shopping and her dog Taz.  Sandy is preceded in death by her parents Rudy and Flo (Hashman) Robson and by her husband of 55 years, Ben McDonald.   She is survived by her children, Margie Peschel, Laurie Thomas and James McDonald; her grandchildren,...