October 25, 1934 — January 28, 2026 Dr. Gary E. Tatum of Jasper passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 at the age of 91. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at the Newton City Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 in the Frank Ealand Hall at First Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Tatum and his sister, Mary Anne Tatum Aucoin. He is

August 22, 1933 - January 29, 2026 U.S. Veteran Ivison Clarence Read, 92, of Warren, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Houston Methodist Baytown in Baytown, Texas. Ivison was born August 22, 1933, in Warren, Texas, to William Neal Read and Inez Glenn Read. A lifelong resident of Warren, he graduated from Warren High School in 1951, where he excelled in multiple sports and played on the only male basketball team to make it to the state playoffs. He served in the Unite

October 16, 1955 - January 27, 2026 Johnny Ray Perkins, Sr. 70 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born October 16, 1955 to Clyde Perkins and Elizabeth (Devielle) in Lafayette, LA. He is survived by wife, Tammy Perkins; sons, Scotty Perkins, Johnny Ray Perkins, Jr. and Mila; sister, Carolyn Perkins, Cremation is under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville.

December 31, 1942 - January 30, 2026 Jo Nell Adams, 83, of Kirbyville died Friday, January 30, 2026 at Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Jo was born December 31, 1942 in Shelbyville, Texas to G.A. and Faye (Dry) Wheeler. In January 1959 she married Ted Adams and they moved to Kirbyville in July 1966. Jo worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at First Baptist Church in Kirbyville and then as the office manager for E.E. Stringer Funeral Home for many years. She is

February 13, 1976 - January 29, 2026 John Washington Bostick, III passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home in Buna. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville, Tx. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, February 2, 2026 at the church. Born February 13, 1976 to John Washington Bostick, Jr. and Wanda (Brown) in Silsbee, Texas, John worked as a heavy equipment operat

June 29, 1941 - January 30, 2026 Grace Arleen Bruton, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2026, surrounded by love and the assurance of eternal life. A faithful servant of God, Grace lived a life rooted in prayer, kindness, and unwavering devotion to the Lord. Born on June 29th, 1941, in Joaquin, Texas, Grace was a living example of Christ’s love. Her faith was not only spoken but lived daily—through generosity, humility, and a heart always willing to serve others

May 29, 1956 - January 18, 2026 Ramona Diana Kelley Bishop, 69 of Kirbyville passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St Luke Medical Center in Houston. Graveside service will be 2 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Bean Cemetery. She was born May 29, 1956 in Call, Texas to Raymond Kelley and Cecil Delores. She grew up in the Call/ Kirbyville but mainly in “Allisonville” at Call. She was such a large part of the Kelley family and will be missed so much. “Monie” is survived by h

October 4, 1931 - December 2, 2025 U.S. Veteran Billy James McCarty passed away December 2, 2025 at 10:05 p.m. He was 94 years old and lived in Katy, Texas at the time of his passing. Bill was born on September 4, 1931 in Brownwood, Texas to parents Martin Winston McCarty and Eula Arizona Baggett. He grew up in Lubbock attending and graduating from Lubbock High School in 1948. After graduating High School he enrolled at Texas Tech but then joined the Navy in 1951, serving du

August 2, 1951 - January 26, 2026 Funeral Service Saturday, January 31, 2026 2:30 PM Biloxi CME Church 566 County Road 4065 Bon Wier, TX 75928 Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Biloxi Evergreen Cemetery.