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Obituary of Brittney Shay Clark

September 29, 1987 - November 26, 2025 Brittney Horn Clark, 38, of Buna died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 1:00 Wednesday, December 3, at Central Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Roganville under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Tuesday at the church. Brittney was born September 29, 1987 in Jasper to Brett and Ann (Renfro) Horn. She graduated from Kirbyvil

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Obituary of Carrol Gene Dodson

June 18, 1949 - November 21, 2025 Carrol Gene Dodson of Newton passed away Friday November 21, 2025. He was born in Call, Texas on June 18,1949 to Ed and Elvie Dodson. He was survived by his wife Wanda Dodson of Newton , son Ronnie Dodson and wife Donna of Baytown, son Jamie Dodson and partner Jennifer Foster of Lumberton, brother Jimmy Dodson and wife Karen of Jasper, Grandson Clay Dodson of Rockwall and Granddaughter Kelli Dodson of Baytown. A celebration of life will be an

Obituaries

Rita Shipp

Dec 1

Jasper County Arrest Report – Sunday, November 30, 2025

Mardre Spikes, of Newton, TX – Age 21 Charges: Purchase/Furnish Alcohol to a Minor Arresting Agency: DPS at 2:43 AM Bryce Scott Armstrong, of Jasper, TX – Age 18 Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Minor Arresting Agency: DPS at 2:47 AM Zachary Seth Johnson, of Buna, TX – Age 22 Charges: Sexual Assault of a Child Warrant: FO6785 Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 11:53 AM George Perry Durffield, of Jasper, TX – Age 61 Charges: Assault Family/Hou

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Obituaries

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

Obituary of Deborah Kay Boykin

November 2, 1956 - December 17, 2025 Deborah K Boykin, most affectionately known as “Moo,” Passed away on Dec, 17th at her home in Buna, Tx surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3:00 pm at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Moo cowgirl through and through. Her life was rooted in grit, love, and the open road, always chasing the next horizon. She found her greatest joy alongside her daughter, Stephanie her best friend and partner

Obituary of Sandra Jean Ringer

November 19, 1942 - December 13, 2025 Sandra Jean RInger, 83 of Call passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Trout Creek Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 2:30 prior to the service. Born November 19, 1942 in Houston to Raymond Shelton and Gladys, Sandra owned various stores over the years. She is survived by husband, Harold RInger; sons, James Odom, James Marshall, Kevin Marsh

Obituary of William Earl Brodnax

August 20, 1942 - December 14, 2025 William Earl Brodnax, 83 of Buna passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home. Born August 20, 1942 to Thomas Brodnax and Katherine in Spendora, Louisiana he worked as a Sheriff in law enforcement. He is survived by his wife, June Maricle of Buna; daughter, Gwen Oliver of Buna; grandchildren, Dakota Mills, Lucas Oliver; great grandchild, Natalie Mills. Cremation is under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna.

Obituary of Jason John Miller

November 26, 1974 - December 13, 2025 Jason John Miller, 51 of Navasoto, previously of Kirbyville passed away in his home December 13, 2025 Funeral service will be 1 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Viisitaion will begin at 12 pm, prior to service. Following the interment, everyone is invited back to Call Junction Baptist Church for food and fellowship and to share their memories of Jason. J

Obituary of Noah Nichols

April 1, 2003 — December 13, 2025 Noah Jacob Nichols, age 22, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. Noah was the beloved son of Niles and

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs

July 16, 1950 - December 11, 2025 A Celebration of Life for Joseph E. Griggs, age 75 , of Jasper, Texas, will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas with burial following at Kirbyville City Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation is 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

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Obituary of Brittney Shay Clark

Obituary of Carrol Gene Dodson

Jasper County Arrest Report – Sunday, November 30, 2025

Obituaries

Obituary of Larah Ruth Sims

Obituary of Ercel Ray Boyett

Obituary of Bonnie Carol Gary

Obituary of Deborah Kay Boykin

Obituary of Sandra Jean Ringer

Obituary of William Earl Brodnax

Obituary of Jason John Miller

Obituary of Noah Nichols

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs