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Nettie Lorice Burnett, 95, of Hardin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence in Hardin. She was born on December 4, 1927, in Liberty, Texas to the late Augustin Green and Florine Louisa Ingram Rives. Following high school, Nettie graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology, obtaining her certification in medical technology and was a certified x-ray technician. She had a lengthy career working for both NASA and Exxon Mobil in Houston, where she officially retired...

Dallas Robert Thompson-Baragas, of Hardin, TX, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 23, on May 14, 2023. He was known to all his friends and family as the Technology Guru. He had a passion for learning new things, perfected the art of cooking steak for friends and family, and he loved many genres of music. He enjoyed taking long walks and spending time with his family, friends, and the family dog Bear. He was a faithful believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Dallas was a very...

Waymon Franklin Cornell, Sr., 79, of Highlands, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his residence in Liberty, Texas. He was born on February 4, 1944 in Daisetta, Texas, to the late Brooks and Lois Gardner Cornell. Upon completing high school, Waymon proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He was a BMC Chief Boatswain Mate (E7 Chief Petty Officer), which was the oldest rank in the Navy, and the...

Jetzael “Jet-Johan” Ixta Martinez was born in Mexico City on December 28, 2000. At the age of one, he emigrated with his parents Liliana and Juan Antonio. Two years later, he became a big brother to his sister Sandra, who he always loved and protected. When he was 16 years old, he met the love of his life Kaylin Beasley, a very loving woman who he loved and cared for with all his heart. He became a father to his son Zael Antonio Ixta in 2020 and in 2021, he welcomed his daughter...

Joan Aline Morse passed away peacefully at home, in Liberty, on May 4th, 2023 with her children by her side.   Joan was blessed with a long life of 89 years in this Earth.  After a brief battle with Ovarian Cancer she went Home to be with God, and so many she loved, in Heaven. Joan was born January 11th, 1934 in Saratoga, Texas to the late Richard Jackson Morse Sr. and Ola Mae Collins Morse.  Joan pursued, and excelled in, a career in Print Media working in all aspects...

Donald George “Troy” Frewin, 78, of Liberty passed away on May 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.   Don was born on March 14, 1945 and adopted shortly after birth by the late Walter and Charlotte (Bowman) Frewin in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.   He crossed the border from Niagara Falls and ended up in New York for a period of time. He then hot footed it to Texas as soon as he could talk his parents into it. The community of Hardin...

Melinda Kay O’Neal (Koen), 74, of Pinehurst, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones and fur babies. She was born in Houston, Texas on December 29, 1948 to Elgin Koen & Pauline Edwinna Lisman whom preceded her in death. She graduated high school from Reagan High school in Houston Texas. During her school years she found her love for Ballet Dance and often dreamed of dancing on Broadway one day. After Graduating, she soon married...

Albert R. Pavliska, 79, of Liberty TX, passed away on April 15, 2023. Albert was born to Frank Sr. and Rosie Pavliska on February 5, 1944 in Liberty, TX. He met the love of his life, Linda and were united in marriage on January 17, 1975. He raised her two children, James and Marvie as if they were his own. Albert had a love for fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. He enjoyed being out in the woods or on the water. He also loved dancing to country music. Albert is preceded in death by...

Larry Eugene Brunet, 88, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born on March 6, 1935, to Victor and Mamie Lancon Brunett, in Jennings, Louisiana. Larry was a long-time member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 195, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a veteran of the Army National Guard. The highlight of his life was the 13 years he spent being the caretaker of Straddlefork Farm, a Texas historical...