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Jasper County Arrest Report – Thursday, January 8, 2026

Zaylon Beatty, of Jasper, TX – Age 20 Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 4:08 AM Carol Lynn Duhon, of Woodville, TX – Age 59 Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 (≥4g <200g) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2:13 PM Jake Tyrone Neal, of Buna, TX – Age 44 Harassment Terroristic Threat Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury Theft of Property ≥ $750 < $2,500 Arresting Agency: Jasper Co

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18-Wheeler Overturns on FM 1013 Near FM 1005 in Mt. Union Area; Road Reopens After Hours-Long Cleanup

Photo by East Texas Banner JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash involving an 18-wheeler Thursday evening that shut down a major roadway in the Mt. Union area of Jasper County for several hours. According to DPS, the crash occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, on Farm-to-Market Road 1013 near Farm-to-Market Road 1005. A Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer hauling lumber was traveling westboun

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Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Jefferson County Correctional Facility

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — An inmate at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility has died after being found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday night, marking the second inmate death at the facility in less than two months. According to officials, Anthony Mickens was discovered unresponsive during routine rounds at the jail on the night of January 7, 2026. Correctional officers and jail medical staff immediately initiated life-saving measures. Mickens was then transported by

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Obituaries

Obituary of Dr. Ronnie A. “Ron” McMurry

February 3, 1948 - January 6, 2026 U.S. Veteran Dr. Ronnie A. “Ron” McMurry, a longtime family physician in Jasper, Texas, passed away after a lifetime of service to his community, country, and patients. Born and raised in Jasper, Dr. McMurry was an 8th generation Texan, with childhood experiences shaping his lifelong commitment to ensuring that no one was denied medical care due to financial hardship. After earning his medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Me

Obituary of Joseph Bryant

March 11, 1960 - January 7, 2026 Joseph Bryant, 65, of Jasper, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The obituary for Joseph Bryant is currently pending. Service Details for Joseph Bryant are forthcoming. Services for Joseph Bryant are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamilymortuary.com To

Obituary of Alice Faye Morris

January 18, 1942 — January 5, 2026 Alice Faye “Honey” Morris, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. Alice was born on January 18, 1942 in Wiergate, Texas to Enzor & Bertha Smith. She was a resident of Pineland and graduated from Pineland High School until she moved to Jasper in 1964. She worked for Billingsley Auto Repair as a bo

Obituary of Darrell Thrower

April 30, 1977 - January 5, 2026 Darrell Thrower, 48, of Spring, Texas native of Woodville, Texas. Darrell Passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Obituary for Darrell Thrower, is currently pending. Service Details for Darrell Thrower, are as follow: Saturday January 10, 2026 Viewing 10:00am - 11:00am Celebration of Life Service 11:00am Seed of Faith Worship Center. 502 South Beaver WOODVILLE, TX 75979 Services for Darrell Thrower, are under the Professional Care of Colem

Obituary of Beverly Lavern Warren

March 3, 1948 - January 5, 2026 Beverly L. Warren, 77, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. The obituary for Beverly L. Warren, is currently pending. Service details for Beverly L. Warren, are as follows: Saturday January 10, 2026 Viewing 1:00pm- 2:00pm Celebration of Life Service 2:00pm First Missionary Baptist Church 1115 3rd Street Nome, TX 77629 Services for Beverly L. Warren, are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Mag

Obituary of Scarlet Simone Moye

December 29, 2025 - December 29, 2025 Services for Baby Scarlet Moye are currently pending. Services for Baby Scarlet Moye are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamilymortuary.com

Obituary of Billy Joe Poland

July 4, 1938 - January 6, 2026 Billy Joe Poland was born on July 4th, 1938, and awoke in heaven on January 5th, 2026, at the age of 87 years and 6 months at his home in Buna, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at FIrst Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, prior to service. Born in Grayburg, Texas, to Odessa and James Poland, he called Buna his home for more than 69

Obituary of Juanita R. Brown

November 16, 1932 - January 6, 2026 Juanita R. Brown, 93, of Woodville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. Juanita was known by several names: Nita, Aunt Nita, Nonna, Nana, and the most precious and special – MOM. Juanita was born November 16, 1932 to Richard Hunt and Olivia Ruth Bailey Brisbin in Port Arthur, Texas. At the age of 10 she and her family moved to Spurger, Texas where her father farmed. It was on the farm where s

Obituary of Benny Joe Simmons

March 16, 1950 - January 5, 2026 U.S. Veteran A Celebration of Benny Joe Simmons’ Life, age 75, of Jasper, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas with burial following at Old Union Cemetery in Newton County, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Funeral Home. Benny passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native and lifelon

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Jasper County Arrest Report – Thursday, January 8, 2026

18-Wheeler Overturns on FM 1013 Near FM 1005 in Mt. Union Area; Road Reopens After Hours-Long Cleanup

Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Jefferson County Correctional Facility

Obituaries

Obituary of Dr. Ronnie A. “Ron” McMurry

Obituary of Joseph Bryant

Obituary of Alice Faye Morris

Obituary of Darrell Thrower

Obituary of Beverly Lavern Warren

Obituary of Scarlet Simone Moye

Obituary of Billy Joe Poland

Obituary of Juanita R. Brown

Obituary of Benny Joe Simmons