WOODVILLE, TX — Sullivan’s Hardware announced Thursday that longtime owner Mr. Fred Sullivan passed away Thursday morning following recent health concerns. In a statement shared by the business, the Sullivan family said Mr. Sullivan had not been doing well over the past two weeks and expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community. “We know he’s at peace now and is now home with Mrs. Sullivan,” the statement read. “Thank you all for all the thoughts,

Warming shelters will be open Sunday and Monday in Newton County as cold winter weather moves into the area. Locations include the Deweyville Senior Center and the Newton Nutrition Program. All are welcome. As cold winter weather is expected to impact Southeast Texas, warming shelters will be open in Newton County to provide a safe, heated place for residents. Shelters will be open Sunday and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the following locations: Deweyville Senior Cen

JASPER COUNTY —  Jasper County Judge Mark Allen has issued a local declaration of disaster as severe winter weather is forecast to impact Southeast Texas, including Jasper County, this weekend and into early next week. According to the National Weather Service, the region could experience a hard freeze, freezing rain, dangerously cold wind chill factors, and the potential for snow. Officials warn that the expected conditions pose a serious risk to public safety, infrastructur

August 8, 1957 - January 19, 2026 Tommy Lloyd Rucker, 68, of Mauriceville died Tuesday, January 19, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial service will be held 10 :00 am Tuesday, January 27, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Visitation will begin at 9 am prior to service. Tommy was born August 8, 1957 in Port Arthur to Charles and Margaret (Jenkins) Rucker and had lived in Mauriceville 14 years, He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife

June 6, 1934 - January 19, 2026 Rev. Glenn Gilbert Jordan, age 91, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on January 19, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1934, in Browndale (Brookland), Texas, to Bonner and Josephine “Phenie” (Clark) Jordan. Rev. Jordan was a man of humble beginnings who made a profound impact on many. His life was marked by deep faith, and He was a man of unwavering devotion to God. He was an exceptional father and was revered by his family. A fait

April 29, 1950 - January 13, 2026 Linda Marie (Dowling) Weldon, 75, of Woodville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother, Linda was known for her gentle spirit, strong faith, generosity, and deep love for her family. Linda was born on April 29, 1950, in Port Arthur, Texas, the only child of Edna (Vickers) Dowling and James Dowling. She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, wher