All Obituaries

Ruby Jones Matkin, 83, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1937 in Hardin County, Texas to the late Samuel Monroe Jones and Malishia Whittaker Jones. Ruby loved traveling and reading. She was also a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Monroe Jones and Malishia Jones; and two late husbands, Waburn Matkin and Willie M. Brown. Ruby is survived by her two sons, Will M. Brown and James Erwin Brown; and one brother,...

Joseph "Joe" Clyde Buckner, born December 30, 1951 in Silsbee, TX passed away May 5, 2021 in Houston, TX.   Joe was a member of the Black Forest Civic Club, Black Forest Bass Club, Worked for British Petroleum from 1976 to 2010 then retired and became a consultant for a number of oil companies.   He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.  Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Lynnwood and Vivian Marie Bellamy Buckner, and his brother...

Julie E. Peltier, born December 13, 1965 in Port Arthur, TX, passed away May 3, 2021 in Galveston, TX.  She loved her animals and being outdoors but above all loved her family.  Julie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Johnny Peltier; her step-children Chad Peltier (Laura), Katy Buford (Colby), Faye Reed (Walter), Marty Peltier (Karen); her grandchildren, Deion, John, Jewel, Quintin, Brock, Jonathan, Ethan, Mariah, Meghan, Walter III; numerous great grandchildren; siblings;...

MSG Grover “Scott” Haywood U.S. Army (Retired), left this earth for his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 29, 2021. As a retired Master Sergeant, his service assignments included; 103rd Supply Company, 353rd Transportation Battalion, and the 373rd Combat Sustainment Support Group. Scott also served as a full time civilian with the 353rd and the 373rd. Left to honor Scott’s memory is his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Margie Ward Haywood; sisters, Rita Joyce and Jackie...

Jeanette Landgraf, 96, passed away January 8, 2021. A memorial mass will be held at 10AM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at St. Mark's Catholic Church with urn burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening April 30, 2021 from 5-7PM with rosary to follow.

Norman Benjamin Collins, age 96, of New Braunfels, Texas and former longtime resident of Evadale, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in New Braunfels, Texas.  He passed from this life peacefully, with his family beside him.   Norman was born May 21, 1924 in Votaw, Texas to the late Sidney Johnson Collins and  Sarah Sheppard Collins.  The third of six children, his family moved from Votaw to Silsbee, where he attended school.  At the age of 18, he...

  Gloria “June” Mitchell, born August 22, 1942 in Rockland, TX, passed away April 25, 2021 in Lumberton, TX.  June was a local Realtor for 30+ years, and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Warren, TX.  She never met a stranger, always put others first and made sure her door was always open with a meal waiting, was the world’s greatest Grandmother, but most importantly made sure her family and friends knew and served God.   June is preceded in...

Lorene Virginia Bertrand, 88, of Lumberton passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born December 28, 1932 in Huntington, West Virginia to the Late Walter C. Rider and Arrilla O’Dell Rider. Lorene was a lady who was devoted to God and loved her family. She married her husband, Thomas Wayne Bertrand in 1959 and they were married 54 years until the time of his death in 2013. Together they had two children, Tony and Michelle. In their younger days, she and Thomas enjoyed traveling...

Beatrice Anita Gore (76) of Buna, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021. Beatrice was born on September 14, 1944 to her parents, Johnnie Odis Oliver and Elsie Jeanette (Hampshire) Oliver in Silsbee, Texas. Beatrice will be remembered fondly as a loving mother by her children. She was patient mother and allowed her children to think about things. Beatrice taught independence and good will. She was truly a mother to all. She had a kind and caring heart that always made you feel special....

Effie Mae Moss, 82, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. She was born February 4, 1939 in Buna, Texas to the late Orbalee Harris and Dollie Day Harris. Effie was the oldest of eight siblings which made her a natural caretaker. She enjoyed cooking and working in her flower beds. Effie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Buna. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband David Moss; and one brother, James Ray Harris. Effie is survived by her sisters, Betty Lou Emenheiser,...