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Jasper Man Indicted on Federal Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Chief Garrett Foster Jasper Police Department Jasper, Texas — A federal grand jury seated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has returned multiple indictments against Tyrone Grant, who now faces a series of federal charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation led by the Jasper Police Department and partnering agencies. Grant has been charged with: Two counts of Conspiracy to Possess

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Rita Shipp

Dec 10

Obituary of Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff

Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff 11-27-1954 – 12-06-2025 On the morning of Saturday, December 6, this world lost one of the good guys! The Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff, husband, father, Papa, friend and pastor, was reunited with his parents and four brothers. What a glorious reunion it must of have been, but what a big hole it leaves in the lives of so many. In the words of one of his many friends, he had great faith, great love and great influence. Jerry loved his creator and counted it one of hi

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Dec 10

Obituary of David Lee Warren

July 30, 1949 - December 7, 2025 David Lee Warren, 76, of Kountze, Texas passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. The obituary for David Lee Warren is currently pending. Service details for David Lee Warren are as follows: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Viewing: 10:00am-11:00am Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 am Greater Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church 111 East 5th St. KOUNTZE, TX 77625 Interment: Trinity Valley Cemetery Kountze, Texas Services for David Lee Warren, are und

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Rita Shipp

Dec 9

Obituary of Valerie Lee Hollis

May 4, 1957 - December 7, 2025 Valerie Lee Hollis, 68, of Colmesneil, Texas passed away on Sunday, December, 7, 2025. The obituary for Valerie Lee Hollis is currently pending. Cremation Services for Valerie Lee Hollis 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

Obituaries

Rita Shipp

Dec 9

Obituary of Ila Fay Humble

September 25, 1934 - December 7, 2025 A Celebration of Ila Fay Humble’s Life, age 91, of Jasper, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home with burial to follow at Little Hope Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Funeral Home. Ila passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Rayburn Health and Rehab in Jasper, Texas. A native of Jasper, Texas and former resident of Port

Obituaries

Rita Shipp

Dec 9

Family Violence Call Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Buna

Dillan Calloway, 32, of Silsbee. Photo by Jasper County Sheriff's Office Buna, Texas — A Silsbee man is facing a felony drug charge after deputies responded to a disturbance call Tuesday afternoon. On December 9, 2025, around 2 p.m., Jasper County deputies were dispatched to County Road 758 in Buna for a reported Family Violence incident. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Dillan Calloway, 32, of Silsbee, was at the residence causing a verbal disturbance. Calloway was detaine

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Dec 9

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Obituaries

Obituary of Jackie Marie Thompson

April 21, 1939 - December 19, 2025 Jackie Marie Thompson, 86, of Kirbyville died Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 23, at 10:00 am at the Kirbyville Apostolic Church with burial at Miller Anex Cemetery in Starks, LA. Services are under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. A native of Starks, LA, she had lived in Kirbyville 5 years. She is survived by her children, Angie Wilson and Arthur; Melody McKi

Obituary of John Thomas Loyd

July 23, 1973 - December 19, 2025 John Thomas Loyd, 52, of Kirbyville died Friday, December 19, 2025 near Mauriceville, Texas. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 23, at Life Restoration Outreach Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Tuesday prior to services at the church. Services are under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. A native of South Carolina, he had lived in Kirbyvil

Obituary of Patsy Ruth Eastham

November 22, 1931 - December 20, 2025 A Celebration of Patsy Ruth Eastham’s Life, age 94, of Jasper, Texas, will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas with burial to follow at Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Texas. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Patsy passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Rayburn Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Jasper, Texas. She is a native of Beaumont, Texas wh

Obituary of Jimmy Edward Hayden

March 1, 1955 - December 12, 2025 Jimmy Edward Hayden, lovingly known as “Pop,” was born on March 1, 1955, in Massillon, Ohio, to Mary June Fletcher Hayden and Leonard Howard Hayden. On December 12, 2025, Jimmy walked peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joann; and his brother, Jack. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 20 years, Shirley; his sisters Jill and Judy, his daughter

Obituary of Leland "Lee" Schandorff

October 12, 1957 - December 17, 2025 Leland “Lee” Schandorff, 68, of Kountze, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Oak Bend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas. A celebration of life service for Lee will be held at a later date. Leland Howard Schandorff “Lee’” was born October 12, 1957 to Gordon Howard and Dora Ann Hignett Schandorff in Woodville, Texas. To know him was to love him. Leland was rough around the edges at times, but loyal to those he lo

Obituary of Bobbie Jack “Bob” York

October 28, 1929 - December 17, 2025 Bobbie Jack “Bob” York, of Buna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home surrounded by family at the age of 96 years old. Bob was born October 28, 1929, to Joseph and Nevada Shields York, in Rule, Texas. He moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1939 after the death of his parents, where he was raised by his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1947, before joining the United States Navy and ser

Obituary of Larah Ruth Sims

August 25, 1946 - December 16, 2025 Larah Ruth Sims, 79 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 10 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, December 19 at the funeral home. Born August 25, 1946 to Jasper West and Jo Francis (Smith), she was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Bronson Sims; son, T

Obituary of Ercel Ray Boyett

December 11, 1939 - December 18, 2025 Ercel Ray Boyett, 86 of Buna passed away, Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. Funeral service will be 12, pm Monday, December 22, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born December 11, 1939 to Dallas Texas Boyett and Amy in Hemphill, Texas; he was a retired truck driver. He is survived by wife, Betty Boyett; children, Donald Boyett, Ro

Obituary of Bonnie Carol Gary

July 26, 1957 — December 15, 2025 Bonnie Gary, 68, of Wiergate passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Bonnie was born on July 26, 1957 in Utica, New York to Nelson and Pauline Leigh. Bonnie was a strong-willed woman who would help anyone in need. She worked in the healthcare industry for many years. She loved her coffee and sending "Good Morning" memes to a dozen or more family and friends every morning. She was active in her community and was always available when called

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Jasper Man Indicted on Federal Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

Obituary of Rev. Dr. Jerry Neff

Obituary of David Lee Warren

Obituary of Valerie Lee Hollis

Obituary of Ila Fay Humble

Family Violence Call Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Buna

Obituaries

Obituary of Jackie Marie Thompson

Obituary of John Thomas Loyd

Obituary of Patsy Ruth Eastham

Obituary of Jimmy Edward Hayden

Obituary of Leland "Lee" Schandorff

Obituary of Bobbie Jack “Bob” York

Obituary of Larah Ruth Sims

Obituary of Ercel Ray Boyett

Obituary of Bonnie Carol Gary