December 23, 1962 - December 26, 2025 Sally Landry, 63, of Tyler County, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025 at her home in Warren, Texas. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. service time on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Chapel in Woodville with burial to follow in Ferrell Cemetery near Colmesneil, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Elmer Adaway. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Marshall, Christopher Davis, Kenny Russell,

Photo Courtesy of Lake Rayburn Fire Department BROOKELAND, Texas — The Lake Rayburn Fire Department has announced the opening of Station No. 2, a major improvement to emergency response coverage that enhances fire protection for rural Jasper County residents and may lead to lower homeowners insurance rates for hundreds of properties. Officials confirmed the station became operational in late 2025 and is currently responding to emergency calls. Station No. 2 is located at 492

Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A routine traffic stop in Deweyville led to a narcotics and weapons arrest Friday, according to Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard. On Friday, December 26, 2025, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputy Brent Sonnier conducted a traffic stop on a four-wheeler near the intersection of Spur 272 and County Road 4191. During the stop, the driver, identified as Michael Ray Perry, was found to be in possession of a clear,

Aubrey Hooker, of Brookeland, TX – Age 42 Public Intoxication (With 3 Prior Convictions – 49.02) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:03 PM George Frederick Park IV, of Rayville, LA – Age 38 Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle or Watercraft Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Unlawful Carrying Weapon Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 6:05 PM All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

July 26, 1936 - December 25, 2025 Edison Grant Sr. 89, of Newton, Texas passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. The Obituary for Edison Grant Sr. is currently pending. Services Details for Edison Grant Sr. are forthcoming. Services for Edison Grant Sr. are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamilymortu

March 19, 1948 - December 25, 2025 Frank Edmond “Eddie” Hatton, 77, of Woodville, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Hillister, Texas, to Beauford and Irma Hatton, he lived in Tyler County all of his life. As a young teenager, he began working in the logging woods with his dad and brother; the three made Hatton Logging a recognized name in the logging industry. Known by many as Mud Hog, he worked in the woods for over 50 years, most days from before sunrise to after