

Obituary of Paul Wood
April 30, 1973 - December 24, 2025 Graveside Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM Pinehill Cemetery County Road 4062 Jamestown, TX Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. An obituary for Paul Wood is currently pending and will be released by Coleman's Mortuary.

Rita Shipp
Dec 31, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Matthew James Laney, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 36 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G (State Jail Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (On-View) at 12:19 AM Belinda Lipsey Taylor, of Jasper, TX – Age 61 • Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B ≥1G <4G • Assault Causing Bodily Injury Arresting Agency: Other Agency (OOC) at 7:26 AM Micheal Dwayne Wise, of Trinity, TX – Age 35 • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle • Assault – Family/Househo

Rita Shipp
Dec 31, 2025


Obituary of Robert P. Jones
September 9, 1948 — December 29, 2025 U.S. Veteran Robert P. “Mr. Bud” Jones, 77, of Kirbyville passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 peacefully at his home in Kirbyville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Call Junction Baptist Church with interment to follow at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Robert was born on September 9, 1948 in Kirbyville, Texas and

Rita Shipp
Dec 31, 2025


Obituary of Freeman Oliver Jones, Sr.
March 10, 1981 - December 22, 2025 Freeman Oliver Jones, Sr. age 44 went to his heavenly home Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born March 10, 1981, to Iva Jones, Sr. and Linda Hickman Jones in Silsbee, Texas. Freeman is survived by his four sons: T'avontre Keon Jones, Theo Follie, Freeman Oliver Jones, Jr. and Landon Lamar Hawthorne all of Beaumont, Texas, his parents; Iva Jones, Sr. and Linda Jones of Silsbee, Texas, one sister; Imeka Lyntrell Talamore (Eric) of Beaumont, T

Rita Shipp
Dec 31, 2025


One Year In: Sheriff Chuck Havard Details Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead for Jasper County
This morning, I reflect on the past 12 months of being in office as the Jasper County Sheriff. This year has flown by. The one thing that I can tell you- this job does not come with any instructions. We have overcame many obstacles and are making steady progress to do the very best we can for you and your families. During my campaign, I promised the people of Jasper County that I would work very hard every day and give you my very best. It’s my sincere hope that you are happy

Rita Shipp
Dec 31, 2025


Kirbyville Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charge Following Traffic Stop on Hwy 82
Matthew Laney, 36, of Kirbyville, was arrested Monday night and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (PG1 <1G), a state jail felony. Photo courtesy of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Kirbyville man was arrested Monday night following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Deputy Shannon Davis con

Rita Shipp
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