Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

Jencie Lyn Oliver Cooper, 67, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. A private ceremony will be held with family and friends at a later date.

Jencie was born March 6, 1957 in Port Arthur to Sebastian and Fannie Oliver. A life-long resident of Jasper, Jencie was a nurse...

Sep 27, 2024

Louis Wylie “Bud” Willoughby, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Sheila and Nettie’s home.

Bud was born in Port Barre, Louisiana on December 7, 1934 to Charlie Willoughby and Adele Goodwin....

Sep 26, 2024

Debra “Debbie” Kay Sauls, 62, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Jasper Kingdom Hall in Jasper, Texas.

Debbie was born on September 19th, 1962 in Houston, TX to Raymond and Johnnie May Ford. She was...

Sep 25, 2024

Jeffery Robert Williams, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Jasper County Cowboy Church, Jasper, Texas. Family will greet friends at 1:00p.m. until service at the Church.

Jeffery was born on October 22, 1962 in Moline,...

Sep 23, 2024

R.T. Dowden Jr., 89, of Lumberton passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 peacefully at home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Apostolic Church of Lumberton in Lumberton, Texas.

R.T. was born on June 24, 1935 in Village Mills, Texas to R.T....

Sep 18, 2024

Hazel M. Johnson, 79, of Monroe, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A private graveside celebration was held with her family.

Hazel was born in Eunice, Louisiana on July 5, 1945 to Joseph &Effie Johnson. A feisty and spunky lady, she loved the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. She served on the Jasper City Council as...

Sep 8, 2024

Calvin Bruce “Buddy” Oates, 78, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. September 14, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas.  Family will greet friends at 1:30 p.m. until service time at Shultz Funeral Home.   A private interment will be held at Ebenzer Cemetery....

Sep 8, 2024

Jeanette “Mamaw” Crouse, 72, of Kirbyville passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Warren Seventh-day Adventist Church in Warren, Texas.

Jeanette was born on June 15, 1952 in Blackstone, Virginia to Charles and Ada Garland. She loved...

Sep 7, 2024

Ocie Mae Byerly Perry, 92, of Jasper passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jasper Church of Christ with interment to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. Following the graveside, the family are inviting friends to join them at the CSC building for...

Aug 10, 2024

Carrie Gattis, 49, of Center Texas, passed away of August 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. August 22, 2024, at Shultz Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas.

Carrie Lee Gattis was born in Center, Texas to Ronald and Janice Gattis. She grew up in Center and was a resident of...

Aug 6, 2024

Ralph Charles Keller, affectionately known as “Ralphie”, passed away on August 6, 2024 at his home after a short illness surrounded by loved ones.

Born to Carrie Mae Johnson and Ralph Keller, on May 24, 1950 in Brownsville, PA.  Ralph grew up in Smock, PA and spent much of his early life in the Pennsylvania area. In...

Aug 5, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Louise Powell was born on October 8, 1951, to Walter &Dorothea Sheakley Powell in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She left behind her loved ones to treasure her memories on August 5, 2024, at her home in Jasper Texas.

In Patty’s early adult years, she worked for General Motors in a local factory, but once she started her...

Aug 5, 2024

Janice Lee Sorrell Henley, 88, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas, at Harbor Hospice. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. August 9, 2024, at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper.

Janice was born on July 1, 1936 in Beaumont, Texas to Floyd Sorrell and Beatrice...

Jul 24, 2024

Jane Edwards, 73, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Jasper with a reception to follow in the Family Life Center.

A resident of Jasper, she was born on May 23, 1951...

Jul 22, 2024

Jose Luis Renteria, 61, of Jasper passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Jasper. The family will greet friends with a reception following the service at Shultz Funeral Home from 11:30-1:00 p.m.

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Jul 14, 2024

William “Bill” Monday, 73, of Jasper passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Beech Grove Baptist Church with  interment to be held at West Oaks Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to...

Jul 14, 2024

Lois Jean Peck, 89, of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with interment at Zion Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Lois was born on July 28, 1934, to Willis and...

Jun 19, 2024

“Bill” James Earl Cochran, 91 of Brookeland passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Nacogdoches, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with a burial to follow at the Frisby Cemetery in Jasper. The family will greet friends on Saturday, June 22,...

Jun 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stacy Dyan Beatty Waggener, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and Sassy. Stacy left this world on June 6, 2024.

Stacy was born on May 9, 1972 in Jasper, where she spent her life surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply. From a young age, Stacy’s outgoing personality...

Jun 5, 2024

Jackie Glynn Wilson Sr., 69, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with interment at Olds Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Jackie was born on April...