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Newton County Sheriff's Report

December 9, 2025 Hopefully everyone had a great week! For the last several months, we have been working with a company to develop a smartphone application specifically for Newton County Sheriff’s Office. We are happy to announce that the app was officially launched today. We will post download instructions on our Facebook page, as well as share them with the local news. This app was paid for by our inmate telephone provider, NCIC, and did not cost the taxpayers of Newton Coun

Newton County

Rita Shipp

Dec 8

Newton County Arrest Report

Jail Activity Report for 12/01/25 through 12/07/25 Robert Earnest Haywood, 69, Newton, TX Charge: Delivery of marijuana ≤ 1/4 ounce Bond: $2,500 In custody: No Mazin Sabah Omar, 35, Call, TX Charge: Terroristic threat of family/household Bond: $8,000 In custody: No Enoch Alson Simmons, 57, Bon Wier, TX Charge: Theft of property ≥ $2,500 < $30,000 Bond: $5,000 In custody: No David Angel Vega, 39, Newton, TX Charge: Burglary of habitation Bond: $15,000 In custody: No Brian Jose

Newton County

Rita Shipp

Dec 8

Obituary of Paul Reagan Ricks

August 26, 1942 - December 7, 2025 Paul Reagan Ricks, 83, of Woodville, passed away on December 7, 2025. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10 am at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5 pm until 7 pm at the funeral home.

Obituaries

Rita Shipp

Dec 8

Christmas Music Event to Benefit Regional Food Banks

Musician Danny O’Flaherty, in conjunction with the United Methodist Church of the Pines, offers a festive Celtic Christmas evening of Irish & Celtic holiday music, familiar Christmas favorites and stories for a family-friendly evening of Christmas cheer. The event is Monday, December 15, 6pm, at UMC of the Pines, 740 Verna Street, Jasper, Texas 75951. Price of admission on site is $15 with children 10 and under admitted free of charge. One-half of each ticket price will be

Jasper

J Sharp

Dec 8

Inmate Dies After Suicide Attempt at Orange County Jail; Texas Rangers Investigating

ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — An inmate has died following an in-custody incident at the Orange County Jail, officials confirmed Monday, December 8, 2025. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the situation unfolded shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, when jail staff conducting routine inmate checks discovered a male inmate hanging inside his cell. The inmate was alone in the cell. Detention staff immediately entered the cell and began performing life-saving measures. CPR c

Rita Shipp

Dec 8

Jasper County Arrest Report – Sunday, December 7, 2025

Justice Atheneiatennille Ridge, of Jasper, TX – Age 45 Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information (<5 items) Tampering with Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:00 AM Roger Timothy Putman – Age 41 Arrest #1 – 3:12 AM Traffic Violation Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Arrest #2 – 5:53 AM Driving While License Invalid (two counts) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Wesley Ridge, of Jasper, TX – Age

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

Dec 8

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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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Newton County Sheriff's Report

Newton County Arrest Report

Obituary of Paul Reagan Ricks

Christmas Music Event to Benefit Regional Food Banks

Inmate Dies After Suicide Attempt at Orange County Jail; Texas Rangers Investigating

Jasper County Arrest Report – Sunday, December 7, 2025

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