All Obituaries

 Tom Roy Read, 82, of Silsbee passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Silsbee on June 10, 1941 to the late George Henry Read Sr. and Sally Griffin Read.  Tom was a very talented artist. He enjoyed drawing, coloring, and painting and was very talented.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lawrence Read, Rev. Wayne Read, George H. Read Jr.; sisters, Violet Mooris, Mary E. Haynes, Dona Faye Blanton.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of many...

John Everette Hamshire, 56, of Silsbee passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1967 in Beaumont, Texas to John Hamshire and the late Virgie Ann (Haynes) Hamshire. 

Paul Erwin, born September 30, 1949 in Port Arthur, TX, passed away December 3, 2023 in Fred, TX.  He was a member of North Hardin Baptist Church, an Eagle Scout, member of the Spanish Trial Riders, retired from DuPont in Beaumont after 33 years of service, loved Nascar and any kind of racing.   Paul is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beverly "Scooter" Erwin; daughter Diana "Nanner" Holub and husband Willie Rocha; son, Shawn Erwin and wife Wendy;...

Marie Tarver, 81 passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Douglass, Texas to the late Albert Lelan Channel and Juanita Marie (Griffin) Channel. Marie graduated from Douglass High School in 1960. She enjoyed many hobbies including antiquing. She worked for American Real Estate and was the manager over Calder Oakes Apartment Complex.  Marie was a private but also personable woman who took pride in being a hardworker. She made several friends through her...

Frank L. “Cooter” Gore, 85, of Silsbee passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1938 in Kountze, Texas to the late Walter Brown Gore and Corine (Jenkins) Gore. Cooter married his wife Shirley on March 15, 1963 and they were married for 60 wonderful years. He retired from the state of Texas highway department and was the owner of Gore’s Dump Truck Service for around 40 years. He was also co-owner of one of Silsbee’s most treasured small...

Bobby Ray Yount, 79, of Silsbee passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1944 in Silsbee to the late Hollis Ray Yount and Fay (Collins) Yount. Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the VFW Post 1514 in Village Mills. He enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, refurbishing old cars, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Bobby will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Becky Lynn Grisham, 70, of Silsbee passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born on September 6, 1953 in Post, Texas to the late William Raymond Clark and Sally (Copeland) Clark. Becky enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening, thrift shopping, and playing games on her iPad. She also liked listening to audiobooks and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dixie Bangs and...

Barbara Young Carrier Lackey, 80, of Cleburne, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born May 1, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Clarence Young and Zora Jessie Pearl Cross. Barbara worked as a store associate at Walmart for many years. When she was not at work, she spent her time in the kitchen baking or making her mayhaw jelly and various other desserts. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, putting together puzzles, playing card games, and...

Bobby Joe Kilpatrick, 93, of Silsbee passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1929 in Pleasant Grove, Texas to the late Berniece (Tots) Gibson Kilpatrick and Holton T. (Doc) Kilpatrick. Bobby enjoyed many hobbies such as hunting and fishing. He loved his hunting dogs and in his earlier years, he enjoyed participating in rodeo, riding bulls, and racing horses.  Bobby was also a talented blacksmith and spent lots of times making knives. He was a longtime member...

Connie Sue Cowart, 66, of Silsbee passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1957 to the late Jackie Wayne Crites and Viola Idel Evans. She is preceded by both parents; and brother, Milford Crites. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, John H. Cowart; children, Danielle Chance, William Cowart, Charles Cowart and wife Jessie; grandchildren, Joshua, Madelyn, Grayson, Braylon; six additional grandchildren; brothers, Tim Crites, Dennis Crites and wife...