August 26, 1946 - January 14, 2026 A Celebration of Beverly Gail Avila’s Life, age 79, of Burkeville, Texas will be held at a later date. Beverly passed away on January 14, 2026 at Rayburn Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native and a longtime resident of Groves, Texas, she has been a resident of Burkeville, Texas for the past 20 years. Beverly was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Port Arthur, Texas. She loved her dogs, Ally and Poo Bear, her grandchildren and she

Kimberly McDonald Davis, of Jasper, TX – Age 64 Driving While Intoxicated / Open Alcohol Container Arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety at 12:54 a.m. on January 15, 2026. Conner Haltom, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 19 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – Count 1 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – Count 2 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity – Count 3 Arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 8:30 a.m. on January 15, 2026. Tamon Jardai Leach, of

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Kenny Widner, Jail Administrator, has been selected as Employee of the Month for December 2025. Widner is a 40-plus-year law enforcement veteran and has served as the Jasper County Jail Administrator since January 2025. Under his leadership, the jail has undergone significant improvements in multiple areas. He has overseen a complete transformation of the facility, implemented constructive programs aimed at reducing

Photo Courtesy of Kirbyville CISD Kirbyville High School has selected Sophomore Ashlynn Moore as the Student of the Week for January 12-16. Ashlynn is highly involved around campus and represents KHS with pride in many areas. She is a member of the Spanish Club, Theatre Club, and Wildcat Band, and she also competes in several UIL events. In addition, Ashlynn plays Tennis for the Wildcats and is ranked in the top 25% of her class academically. Beyond her achievements, Ashlynn

July 10, 1940 - January 15, 2026 Mollie Dee Vieau, 85, of Ivanhoe, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026. Born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to Buford and Dorothy Holliefield, she lived in Ivanhoe for many years. She retired from B.P. Solvay after many years of service. Mollie loved making quilts that she lovingly gave to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who cherish them dearly. Along with traveling and going to the casino, she enjoyed her garden, the be

January 13, 2026 Jane Becker Worrell, 80, of Livingston, passed away January 13, 2025. Born in Cairo, Illinois, to Rev. Walter and Vera Becker, she lived in Livingston for many years. She retired from Mobil Oil after many years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew and loved her. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Walter B. Becker; mother, Vera Evelyn McCoy Becker; husband, Malcolm H. Worrell; and a brother, Walter Ward Be