All Obituaries

William Bentley Breedlove born July 21, 1960 in Natchitoches, LA passed away February 16, 2021 in Lumberton, TX.  He is survived by his mother Martha Breedlove, his sons Anthony William and Larry Glenn Breedlove, his daughter Crystal Carlisle; 11 grandchildren, his brothers Michael Lane Breedlove and Richard Glenn Breedlove.   .

  Jackie Inez Cobb, 82, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born June 15, 1938 in Spurger, Texas to the late Jack Tanton and Violet Goins Tanton. Jackie loved God and her family. She enjoyed dancing and singing. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Donald Wayne Cobb; and sisters, Nellie Dryden and Barbara Fannett. Jackie is survived by her sister, Billie Hutto; children, Donna...

Nelda Gay McKee, 84, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by loving family. She was born on August 5, 1936 in Hillister, Texas to, John Henry Jordan and Delma Louise Satterwhite. She married the love of her life, Herman McKee, on October 2, 1954. Nelda is survived by daughter Kathy Storms and husband Roy Storms of Elmore City, Oklahoma and daughter, Sandy Helms, and husband Tony Helms of Silsbee. Grandchildren, Brad and Shanna Samford, Greg and Stormie Samford, Crystal...

Erlean Spurlock, 82, of Silsbee passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born December 1, 1938 in Evadale, Texas to the late Thomas Marshall and Alma Hester Marshall. Erlean was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she also loved music; her favorite being Jerry Lee Lewis. Erlean married her husband George Christmas Eve 1957 and they were married for forty-two years until the time of his death in 1999. Together they had three children. She was...

Mary Jo Phillips, 89, of Silsbee passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born February 22, 1931 in Jasper, Texas to the late Herman Joyce and Martha Kelly. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her late husband, Cecil Phillips. Mary is survived by her children, Linda Potier and Cecil "Bosco" Phillips; grandchildren, Tracey Smith, CJ Phillips, and William Thad Reeves; five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and other family members and...

Kimberly A (Bebo) Craft, born November 22, 1961 passed away February 22, 2021 in Silsbee, TX .  Private family services will be held at Franks Branch Cemetery. She is survived by her sisters,  Terry McKinney and her husband Charlie of Silsbee, Stephanie Craft of Silsbee; her sons Richard Laurent Jr (Bubba) and Wife Michele of Spurger, Robert Laurent and  wife Sarah of Fred, Steven Laurent and wife PJ of Sour Lake;  daughter Connie...

Harriett Rose Tidwell, native of Silsbee Tx., resident of Newton, Tx. passed away away February 21, 2021. She was born February 8, 1952 In Silsbee to Plemage and Nora Woodward.       She was a proud, devoted wife and mother to five children. She was married and survived by her husband of 49 years Arthur L. Tidwell, daughters Tammy and Allen “Gator” Smith of Buna, Terri and Greg Ener of Lufkin, Sherry and Davy Hill of Hemphill, Summer and Chad Ford of Hemphill and...

Funeral Services for Nelda Ruth (Fry) Jenkins, 81, of Nacogdoches, TX will be held Wednesday February 24th at 2:00 pm at the Farmers Funeral Home Chapel in Silsbee, TX with Rev. Jimmy Boykin officiating (wearing masks appreciated). Viewing will be at 1:00 pm before the service. Graveside committal will be held at Frank's Branch Cemetery in Fred, TX. Nelda Ruth (Fry) Jenkins was born February 11th, 1940 in Beaumont, TX to the late Charles Edwin and Stella (Housley) Fry. The Lord called...

Nancy Ann Erwin, 86 of Lumberton passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Frank Mansel “Jim” Crow and Lottie B. Glen Crow. Nancy attended Lamar University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in music education. She made her career teaching music at Port Acres ISD until her son Bryan was born. After raising her children, she returned to work doing what she loved; teaching music at...

Betty J. McCollum, 88, of Silsbee passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. She was born July 18, 1932 in Pine Bluff Arkansas to the late John Louis Merlo and Blanche Garraughty Merlo. Betty taught special education at Spurger ISD for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, and being with her family. She was married to her husband, Thad Ray (T.R.) McCollum for 54 years until the time of his passing in 2007. Betty will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She is preceded in...