All Obituaries

David Charles Smart, 66, of Silsbee passed away Thursday, March 29, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1956 in Warren, Texas to the late Johnny Smart and Vivian Switzer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Smart and Vivian Switzer; brothers, Kevin Reed, Elmer Reed, Robin Smart, Paul Smart, Jackson Smart, William “Bill” Smart, Johnny Smart, Dennis Smart, and James Smart; sister Dorothy Prince. He is survived by his sisters Shiela Harmon and Emma Thorton; numerous family...

Ernest Harold Krebs, 95, of Fred passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1927 in Lindsay, Texas to the late John Peter Krebs and Louise Hofer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Florence, Ansel, Joe, and Richard Krebs; and sister, Irene Binz. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Doyce Lofton Krebs; daughter, Donna Robideaux and husband Russell; sons, Randy and Rodney Krebs; granddaughters,...

Leonard Jerry Richmond passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 94. Jerry lived a long, happy life, filled with loving family and friends, and years of service to others.   Jerry was born on May 18, 1928 to Curtis Elzie Richmond and Oma Dickerson Richmond in Wiergate, a sawmill town in Newton County, Texas. He and his older siblings, Mattie, Bob and Hazel, enjoyed the pleasures of rural, small town life. When the sawmill closed in 1942, the...

Bro. Doug Weed was born on December 22, 1954, in Shreveport, Louisiana to James and Gertrude Weed. He was saved at the age of 17 and not long after attended Bible College at Tennessee Temple University where God called him to preach. It was there that he met his loving wife, Roberta and they were married on April 19, 1980. Following the Lord’s leading, they began attending Maranatha Baptist Church where he served as youth director and Associate Pastor for 8 ½ years. In 1990, God...

Valerie Tanton Collins, 82, of Spurger passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1940 in Kountze, Texas to the late Jack Tanton and Ruby McDonald Tanton. Valerie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  She is preceded in death by her husband, A.R. Graham Sr.; and a son, A.R. Graham Jr. Valerie is survived by her son, Anthony Graham and wife Wanda of Fred; grandchildren, Cindi Studebaker and...

Liubov Gelei, 74, of Lumberton passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was born into a hardworking family in Chernivtsi, Ukraine on August 24, 1948 to parents Silva Romanovska and Victor Vlad. She was the oldest of four children. Liubov had two brothers, Oleg and Vyacheslav and one sister, Anna. She married her husband Otto Gelei on June 27, 1965 and they lived a happy life together for 49 years. Together they had two daughters, Inna and Elmira Gelei. Liubov was blessed with five...

Charlene Garsee, 65, of Warren passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1957 in Silsbee, Texas to the late Myrtis and John D. Watts. She was happiest spending time with her grand babies and being outside with her roses, and pulling grass. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bill Watts; sisters, Betsy Spell, Ima Jean Anding, Agnes Watts; and a granddaughter, Madison Odom. Charlene is survived by her loving husband and partner of 36 years, Telo Garsee;...

Gloria Joyce Wolfford, 72, of Spurger passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1951 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to Joyce Snook and the late Clifton Singleton. Gloria retired as a retail manager from Bill Dover Oil Company where she worked for many years. She loved family gatherings and being around her friends and family. Gloria’s proudest accomplishment was the family she raised. She was a beautiful soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She...

David Allen “Trainwreck” Bryant 53, of Warren, Texas went to be with the Lord Monday March 20, 2023 in an auto accident north of Silsbee. David was an only child born to Jerry and Carol Bryant on March 12, 1970 in Port Arthur, Texas. He lived in Warren most of his life. David was a man of God and shared his testimony to many. He attended Outlaw Bible Church in Vidor. He was in a Christian motorcycle group, and was a sheet metal worker by trade. He is preceded in death by both...

Cheral Darlene Freeman, 74, of Brookeland and longtime resident of Lumberton went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 27, 1949 in Jasper, Texas to the late Kenneth DuBose and Paula Fern Harvey. Cheral was a special lady who loved the Lord and was a member of the Circuit Riders MM and attended The Master’s Table Church. Her hobbies included crocheting, playing solitaire, attending church, and watching the Marx...