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William “Bubba” Preston Williamson, 62, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Memorial-Hermann hospital in Houston after a long illness. He was born in Liberty on July 18, 1957 to parents Luther Mayes Williamson and Dorothy Marie Grice Williamson. Bubba graduated from Liberty high school in 1975. A lifelong resident of Liberty, he went on to own and operate Hometown Pizza. Bubba was a man of many skills. He could take apart and fix just about anything. He...

Jimmie Sue Westbrook, 89, of Daisetta, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Liberty Healthcare. Jimmie was born on November 30, 1930 in Hicksbaugh, Texas to parents James Riley Downs and Maude Hinson Downs. Jimmie graduated from Hull-Daisetta in 1948. She worked as a waitress at Walkers Café in Liberty from 1957-1980. She had an outgoing personality, an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile. Jimmie loved her children, God and gospel music. She enjoyed watching...

Marilyn Rhea Hensley, 76, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1943 in Goose Greek, Texas to parents Warren D. Martin and Frances Carter Martin. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was an exceptional person – losing most of her hearing at the age of nine, she taught herself how to play the upright piano in her mother’s living room. After graduating valedictorian from Rio Vista High School, Marilyn went on to...

Jana Marie Buchanan, 76, of Liberty, Texas passed away tragically on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her residence. Jana, the daughter of the late James Henry Elam and Janrose Triplett Elam was born on February 22, 1944 in Covington, Kentucky. Jana attended Madison High School in Richmond, Kentucky graduating in 1962. She went on to get a business degree from Fugazzi Business College. Jana was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had an adventurous spirit. She went parasailing and...

Carolyn Hanchey Barrett, 72, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1947 in Liberty, Texas to parents, Conious Earl Hanchey and Nettie P. Jones Hanchey who preceded her in death along with her daughter-in-law, Julie Barrett. Ms. Barrett was a beloved teacher in the Hardin School District for over thirty years where she retired from Hardin Elementary. Carolyn was a lifelong member of Hardin Baptist Church where she served her Lord and...

Donnis Terrence Hunter, Sr. 78, of Batson, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Donnis was born on October 30, 1941 to parents James Reuben Hunter and Dorothy Carter Hunter. Donnis graduated from Silsbee high school class of 1960. After graduating Donnis enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country for four years. After being honorably discharged, Donnis went on to become an Offshore Electrician. He...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Ray on May 1, 2020. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to all whose lives he touched. Born on November 17, 1952 in Galveston, Texas, he passed away at age 67 at his home in Liberty, Texas. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Ray; survived by his mother, Nancy Ray; sisters, Cherie Ray and husband Ruel Smith, Cyndie and husband Craig Abshire, and Debbye Friar; Nieces and Nephews, Adam and Nathalie Friar (Kaden), Christie...

Jo Carol Young Clark, 66, of Hardin, Texas passed from this life on to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1953 in Liberty, Texas. Jo Carol was a beautiful lady who loved to sing, cook, read, and watch westerns and Astros baseball. She worked for American Rice Growers, Southeast Texas Farm and Ranch, and retired from Liberty County as administrative assistant at the county barn in Raywood where she worked for 19 years. She was a “mother...

Robert Wayne Deckert, 62, of Hardin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence. Robert was born on July 3, 1957 in Woodsville, Texas to parents John Wright and Peggy Carter. Robert was a cross country truck driver and lived in Hardin for most of his life. He loved country music and fishing. He also enjoyed exploring with his metal detector. Robert loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his biological parents; adoptive parents Sidney Glen and Patricia...

Herminia Rodriguez Lopez, 62, of Liberty, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in a tragic car accident. She was born in Mexico on April 25, 1957 to parents J. Santos Rodriguez and Cresencia Ruiz Guzman. Herminia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She cherished her role as housewife and homemaker. She was the proud matriarch of a large and loving family. Herminia loved being a grandmother. She had a good sense of humor and a playful personality. She...