All Obituaries

Nona Loretta Burnett-Vaughn, 92, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. She was born April 16, 1930, to Ethel Nolvanao Petterson-Burnett and Searl Lynn Burnett in Fairbanks Alaska. Nona relocated to Beaumont Texas with her husband around 1951 and later settled in Silsbee where she raised her four children. Nona was very proud of her Alaskan heritage however, she was a true Texan.  Nona easily made friends that she loved to play games with. Skip Bo, Dominos and...

Virginia Faye “Tot” Nelams, 92, of Buna passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on December 22, 1929 in Buna to the late Harry Goins and Addie Johnson Goins.  Tot was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints for many years. She was an excellent cook and loved being in the kitchen preparing meals, especially her chicken and dumplins for her family and friends. Tot was a loving a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She will be...

Jack Lynn Martin, 86, of Silsbee, Texas passed away on August 7, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Mary Catherine Martin; his three sons, Roger Martin (Kirsten); Paul Martin (Suzanne); and Steven Martin (Denise); nine grandchildren, Craig Martin (Courtney); Corey Martin (Antje); Tanner Hawthorne (Logan); Adam Hawthorne; Sean Martin; Sydney Madison; Eric Martin; Jaxson Martin; Sheridan Martin; four great-grandchildren, Rilynn Martin; Hunter Martin; Remington Martin; and...

Mary June Ashcraft Clark was born August 20, 1930 in Waco Texas to the Late Elmer Ashcraft and Dorothy Fields.  Mary passed away August 4, 2022 in Texas City. Ms. Clark attended the First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee faithfully for many years. She was very passionate about the Lord, her Church, and cared greatly for her family. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband Claude Clark; and sister Dorothy Gore. She leaves behind; sons David Clark and  wife Janet of Canton...

Russell W. Hale, 62, of Kirbyville passed away August 3, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1960 and was a life-long resident of Kirbyville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Kathleen Hale of Kirbyville. Russell is survived by his daughter Kylie Chapman and husband Jacob of Buna; sisters, Julie Berry and husband Dariel of Pearland, Kimberly Boyd and husband Kendall of Richmond; as well as three grandchildren and three nephews. A memorial service will be held on...

Anna “Ruth” Lewis, 94, of Silsbee passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 29, 1928 in London, Kentucky to the late Earl Lester and Mary Catherine Maxey Lester. She married her husband A.C. Lewis in December 1946 and they were married for 47 years until the time of his passing. Ruth and her husband spent many years serving the Lord as charter members of North Hardin Baptist Church. Ruth also became a member of Good Shepard Baptist Church where...

Dwayne Bean, 61, of Silsbee passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1961 in Kountze, Texas to the late Elton Bean and Emma Lou Jenkins Bean. He is preceded in death by his parents. Dwayne is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Stacey Bean; sons, Chad bean and wife Kati, Brandon Bean, Derek Bean and wife Casie; grandchildren, Brayli Bean, Karson Bean, Bolton Bean, Emma Bean, Les Bean, Skyler Duplantis, Lynden Duplantis; brother, David Bean and wife Deana; numerous...

Sarah Juanita Hoffpauir, 61, of Evadale passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1960 in Kirbyville, Texas to the late Gerald Murphy and Betty Plake Murphy. Sarah had a shy personality but knew and was loved by many people. Most would say she was an old soul with a big heart who loved her family dearly. She was a loving Mother, MawMaw, sister, and friend that will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is preceded in death by both parents;...

Doris Marie Hooks, 81, of Spurger passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Iota, Louisiana to the late Oveal Deshotel and Alice Trahan Deshotel. Doris had a way of connecting deeply with everyone she met. She had a loving and friendly manner that radiated to all who came in contact with; her friends and family alike. She was a loving mother and grandmother and most importantly, a great friend to all. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to...

David Neal Russell, 62, of Beaumont passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on December 10,1959 in Beaumont, Texas to Gene Russell and the late Patrick Ann Hall. He is preceded in death by his mother, Patrick Ann Behannon; stepfather, Danny Behannon; brother, Troy Russell; and sister, Gena Russell. David is survived by his sons; Paden Russell and wife Kristin; Ty Russell and wife Taylor; father, Gene Russell and wife Patty; grandchildren, Syrus Russell, Ami Russell, Brody...