November 15, 1940 - December 24, 2025 Graveside services for Pat “MawMaw” Phelps, age 85, of Newton, Texas, will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Old Union Cemetery in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, FM 1414, Burkeville, Texas Pat passed away on December 24, 2025 at Harbor Hospice, Jasper, Texas. She was a native and lifelong resident of Newton, Texas. Patsy enjoyed

September 20, 1968 - December 18, 2025 Donna Ruth Smith Rosemon age 57 entered into this world Friday, September 20, 1968 to the late Lawrence Lewis and Virginia Smith Lewis in Kirbyville, Texas. She moved to her heavenly home Thursday, December 18, 2025 Donna leaves to cherish her memory one daughter; LaPrincess Joyner (Gunnette) of Baytown, Texas, four sons; Paul Deandre Rosemon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Donavin J. Rosemon (Keyona) of Bon Wier, Texas, Lawrence Shain Rosem

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas  — A high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began in Jasper County and briefly crossed into neighboring areas ended with an arrest Friday morning after the rider crashed while attempting to evade law enforcement, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Chuck Havard said the incident began on December 26, 2025, at approximately 10:59 a.m., when Jasper County Deputy Brian Gray attempted to stop a

Daniel Rollins, of Jasper, TX – Age 39 Parole Violation Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:50 PM on December 25, 2025 PJ Miller, of Beaumont, TX – Age 38 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1g Possession of Marijuana < 2 oz Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 5:54 PM on December 25, 2025 Devante Treveon Collins, of Jasper, TX – Age 27 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport Arresting Agency: Jaspe

Photos Courtesy of Tyler County Sheriff's Office SPURGER, Texas — A reported purse theft in the Spurger area led to the arrest of two individuals and the discovery of methamphetamine following an investigation by the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, according to a press release issued by Sheriff Bryan Weatherford. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tyler County deputies were patrolling the Spurger area when they were dispatched to the Spurger Family Dolla

September 23, 1941 - December 23, 2025 Pete Wigginton, 84, of Livingston, Texas passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025. Obituary for Pete Wigginton, is forthcoming. Services for Pete Wigginton, are currently pending. Professional Services for Pete Wigginton, 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.colemansfamilym