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John Wade Fontenot, 58, of Raywood, Texas passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Kingwood Hospital. John Wade was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 22, 1961 to parents Chester and Irma Fontenot. John Wade graduated from Hull-Daisetta high-school in 1979. After high-school, John was drafted to Major League Baseball. Ultimately, he decided he wanted to stay close to his parents and siblings. He declined...

Joseph Preston (J.P.) Williams, Jr., 86 of Liberty, Texas passed away on January 13, 2020 at his residence. Joseph was born in Huntsville, Texas on March 13, 1933 to parents Joseph Preston Williams, Sr. and Dovie Nunley. In 1952, Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy. After being honorable discharged, he remained in the Reserves for several years. For over thirty years, he worked for AT&T as a Repairman/Line Man. He also was a volunteer firefighter for City of Liberty for many...

Raymond David Coughlin, Jr., 86, of Liberty, Texas passed away on January 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Raymond was born in Liberty on December 29, 1933 to parents Raymond Coughlin, Sr., and Lorene Myrick Coughlin. In 1954, Raymond was drafted into the United States Army. After being honorable discharged from the military, he went to work in the oil fields. He worked drilling rigs to working rigs. He also worked for Brown & Root as a foreman for many years....

Carrie Opal Wilkins, 93, of Dayton, Texas passed away at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas on January 4, 2020. Opal was born on October 20, 1926 in Mississippi to parents Thomas Payton Lee and Douie Burk Lee. Opal was a feisty strong woman, a real firecracker. She loved to have fun. She enjoyed gambling, mostly slot machines. She was a woman who lived life to the fullest. Opal was a care-giver. She cherished her family. She valued family above all. Opal was a strong, determined...

Patricia Ann Boswell, age 72 of Montgomery, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2019 with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Liberty, Texas on September 27, 1947 to parents Garthel Cain and Pauline Moore Cain. Patricia was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a servant’s heart. Her life was a living example of Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” She...

Christopher Michael Van Deventer, age 36, of Liberty, Texas passed away unexpectedly in his father’s loving arms on December 9, 2019 at his residence in Liberty. He was born on August 5, 1983 in Liberty to parents Michael Van Deventer and Ramona Ann Doyen Erdman. Christopher was a loving son, nephew, cousin and friend. Although, he had serious health issues through-out his life, he had a great attitude and a smile that would light up the room. Christopher loved country music. He was a...

Phillip “Phil” Elvin Carrico, age 90, of Daisetta, TX passed away at his home on December 7, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1929 in Silsbee, TX to parents Vernon G. Carrico and Bobbie Davis Carrico. Phil had an adventurous life. After graduating from Hull-Daisetta high school, he joined the United States Navy and served with the elite Naval Frogmen Underwater Demolition Teams in the Korean War. He was wounded in action and received a bronze star for heroic action in combat....

Sharon Shanks, age 68 of Liberty, TX passed away peacefully beside her loving husband at Liberty-Dayton Hospital on December 3, 2019. She was born on February 22, 1951 in Marysville, Kansas to Vernon Keith and Elsie Piza Keith. Sharon enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. She was an avid reader. Sharon and her husband, Morris were soul-mates. She was highly devoted to him and loved spending time with him. They were inseparable. Sharon was a precious lady who loved her family. She was...

Shellena E. (Shelly) Smith Green, age 51 of Liberty, TX passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was surrounded by her loving family. Shelly was born on October 30, 1968 in Conroe, TX to parents Jerry Ray Smith and Glenda Collins Smith. Shelly graduated from Liberty High School in 1987. She was a very special young lady. She enlisted in the United States Navy in 1989 where she met and married Raymond Wayne Hall, Jr. of Thrasher, Mississippi at Kings Bay...

L.L. “Zeke” Zbranek- age 91 – passed away November 19, 2019 at Liberty Dayton Regional Hospital. Zeke was born in Crosby, Texas November 16, 1928 the son of the late Ladislav L. Zbranek and Marie Pecka Zbranek. Zeke was a graduate of Hull Daisetta High School Class of 1946. After High School, Zeke joined the US Navy serving from 1946-1949. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad as a telegraph operator for eleven years. He went on to work for the next twenty-nine years for...