March 12, 1982 — October 19, 2025 Dustin Lummus, 43, of Kirbyville passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Kirbyville, 105 N. Barrow St. Kirbyville, Texas. A life-long resident of the area, Dustin was born on March 12, 1982 in Jasper, Texas. A creative soul, he loved the outdoors and camping, but really enjoyed playing the guitar, creative writing,

September 26, 1983 - October 21, 2025 Tiffany Marie Jarrett, 42 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 24, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:30 prior to service. Born September 26, 1983 to Kenneth Brown and Norma (Guin) in Orange, Texas, she worked with Helena Lan as a research associate. She grew up in

August 20, 1946 - October 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Shaw, a devoted father and grandfather whose life was marked by kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family. Donald departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations. He was a pillar of strength and compassion. Known for his warm smile and gentle demeanor, he created a welcoming home for all who entered. His grandchildren were t

JASPER — The Jasper-Newton County Public Health District issued a notice today reminding Cottage Law operators of regulations regarding self-service or “honor stand” sales. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), cottage food products must be packaged, labeled, and delivered directly to the consumer at the point of sale. Prepaid orders may be left for pickup by prior arrangement, but unpurchased foods cannot be displayed in unattended self-service m

CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD dismissed students early on Monday afternoon after a water service interruption left the campus temporarily without running water. According to the district, TXDOT crews accidentally struck a water line while performing nearby road work, leading to a disruption in water service. Initially, the outage was expected to be short-term, and staff provided bottled water and alternative resources for students and employees. When repairs took longer than

November 15, 1924 - October 21, 2025 Ola Mae Williams, 100, of Woodville, passed away peacefully into her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2025. Born in Haslem, Texas, to Bud and Ola Mae Hilton, she grew up in Warren, where she lived a life of serving others. She loved the Lord and shared her faith with everyone about her Lord and Savior. The greeter of Woodville Health and Rehab, she was someone who loved people and always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed