All Obituaries

Jonathan Ford Bickham was born December 9, 1972 in Orange, TX and passed away October 13, 2021 in Beaumont, TX.  He was a resident of Silsbee and a member of The First United Methodist Church.  Jonathan is preceded in death by his father John Ford Bickham.  He is survived by his mother, Nora Fitzgerald, his sister, Michelle Moore;  nieces; Heather Boyd and Chelsea Campbell; great nieces, Tiani Boykin, Christie Sanchez, Payton Campbell and Kelsea Rogers; great...

Lovain "Steve" O'Quinn, 76 of Silsbee went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2021. He was born February 12, 1945 to Ivy and Ruby O'Quinn. Steve served for two years in South Korea in the U.S. Army and retired from West Vaco in Evadale after working 47 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. He is survived by his wife Brenda O'Quinn of 5 years, his daughters; Melinda Warren, Misty Gore, Tammy Moore, Renee Moye and Tanya Gill,...

Mary Ann Vanmeter, 63, of Silsbee passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was born on December 18, 1957 in Orange, Texas to the late George W. Vanmeter and Marianne Marie Vanmeter. Mary was a special education teacher at Silsbee ISD for many years. After she retired, her love for children led her back to be a substitute at schools around Hardin County. Mary was very smart and a great conversationalist. She had a love and passion for children and education. Mary was a loving mother,...

Dorothy Jean Riley, 89, of Kountze passed away Thursday October 7, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1932 in Kountze to the late Jesse and Gladys Lowe.    Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing pranks on everyone, and drinking coffee with her friends. She was a retired hairdresser.   She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Riley; and sisters, Hatti Merle Presley and Lou Lou Proctor.   Dorothy is survived by her sons, Tommy Riley and wife...

Jaycee Samantha Farmer, 23, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jaycee was born on August 23, 1998 in Beaumont, Texas and at just six months old was diagnosed with Turner syndrome. She spent her childhood in Evadale where she attended school until the eighth grade. When Jaycee was 17, she moved to Fort Smith Arkansas to Brownwood Life Care Center where she was able to finish high school. Jaycee was the light of her family and the most special gift they ever...

Howard L. Harrison, 73, of Silsbee passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1947 in Silsbee to the late Harlis Henry Harrison and Lela Adele Sanford Harrison. Howard Is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy Harrison; brothers, Robert Harrison and wife Jeanie; sister Mary Grimes; nephews, Rob Harrison and wife Cassie, Josh Grimes, Jason Murphy, and Alan Murphy; nieces Alicia Edds and Angie Sharp; stepson, Joey Nicotre and wife Charlotte, stepdaughters, Michelle...

Iva Lewis Taylor was born February 28, 1944 in Evadale, TX and passed away October 2, 2021 in Buna, TX.  He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Buna, TX.  Iva is preceded in death by his parents, Dee Lewis Taylor and Louise Brown, stepfather Alvin Brown, daughters Beth Ann Andrews and Betty Frizzell.  He is survived by his loving wife of 49 1/2 years, Marla Jean Taylor; his children David Taylor and fiance' Leah Cates, Robert Taylor and wife Melissa, Belinda...

Jule Brown was born October 3, 1958 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away September 30, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents Sam Houston and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Brown.  Jule is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara, his daughter, Ashley Revia; grandchildren Canyon, Tyner, James Jr and Lyla Revia; his brother Sammy Brown and his wife Carlin, his sister Charlotte Jones and husband George.  

Jamie Lynne Rice was born October 17, 1959 in Beaumont, TX, and passed away September 28, 2021 in Beaumont, TX.  She is preceded in death by her father James E. Broussard and her daughter Jennifer Lynne Rice.  Jamie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, John Rice; son Johnny Rice and wife Amanda, son, Brandon Rice, daughter Jasmine Rice, and her mother Geraldine Broussard.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hayden and Grayson Tucker, Weston and...

Alex Knighten born to Rev. Sie Earl Knighten and Louise Knighten-LeBlanc on August 25, 1964 in Hardin County, TX, passed away September 26, 2021 in Beaumont, TX.  He was raised in Fred, TX and attended Oak Grove Harvest Assembly of God.  Alex enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the camp, but above all was a proud Grandpa.  He is preceded in death by his father,  Rev. Sie Earl Knighten, grandparents, Fate and Lettie Ard, Fannie and Arthur McGallion,...