Joseph Gerald Self

Joseph Gerald Self, 80, of Scott, Louisiana passed away March 26, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born December 11, 1945 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana to Joseph Fitzgerald and Lula Mae Byrd Self.

Mr. Self served our country proudly in the United States Navy. He was a produce farmer and was known as the “Watermelon Man”.

He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors are sons, Michael Gerald Self of Burkeville, Texas, Thomas Lee Self and wife Sylvia of Worden, Montana; daughters, Sandra Renee Haltom of Call, Texas, and Jodie Nicole Self of Jasper, Texas; brother, James Rex Self of Alvin, Texas; sisters, Gladys Vana McDaniel of Silsbee, Texas and Geneva Mae Loftin of Newton, Texas; and three grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday April 04, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas with burial to follow at sycamore cemetery in Burkeville, Texas.  Visitation will be Friday April 03, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. 

Mr. Self will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Beatrice Dougharty Herrin, 94, of Jasper, Texas, passed away February 22, 2026 at Timberidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jasper, Texas.

She was born December, 28, 1931 in Bon Wier, Texas to Herman F. and Adeline Jenkins Dougharty. 

Beatrice worked for many years as a seamstress. Throughout her ninety-four years she made a big impact on many people.  

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hollis Herrin; son, Trey Snider; brothers, Benny Lee Dougharty, Barney Ray Dougharty, Bernard Ray Dougharty, B.F. Dougharty, and Beamer Snider; sisters, Betty Joe Burks, Billie Joyce Lathrop, Barbara Ann Allen, Bobbie Jean Beavers and Bertie Fay Witmer.

Beatrice is survived by daughters, Juanita Harville of Leesville, Louisiana, and Patricia Lowman of Colmesneil, Texas; sisters, Bonita McMurray of Mont Belvieu, Texas and Brenda Sue Couey of Newton, Texas; eight grandchildren and numerous great, great great, and great great great grandchildren. 

Her loved ones she leaves behind, will hold dear the love and memories she gave them. 

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday February 27, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas with burial to follow at Quicksand Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 am until service time. 

Criston Glenn Cobb, 54 of Newton, Texas passed away February 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1971 in Newton, Texas to Floyd Glenn and Bettie Jean Hall Cobb. 

Cris enjoyed being outdoors, and loved to hunt and fish. He worked for many years as a pipeline superintendent.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Cris is survived by his mother, Betty Jordan of Hemphill, Texas; daughters, Cassidy Cobb of Newton, Texas and Kristen Ledbetter and husband Jonathan of Jasper, Texas; an uncle and aunt, Ricky and Vickie Hall of Newton, Texas; and numerous cousins and friends. 

Cris will be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday February 21, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be before the service Saturday from 12 noon until service time. 

Frances Sue Siebe, 63, of Newton, Texas passed away February 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 28, 1962 in Jasper, Texas to Nancy Lewis and Marvin Simmons.

She worked for many years at OCBM. 

Mrs. Siebe was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Siebe of Newton, Texas; children, Jennifer Clark, Julia Clark, Thomas Clark, Timothy Clark, Jean Pittman, Gwendolyn Diaz, Valerie Marie Siebe, Alecia Siebe Greer, and Cyndelle Howell; brother, Steve Simmons; sisters Elsie Cartrette, and Martha Hodges; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Mrs. Siebe will be missed and remembered forever by all who knew and loved her.

There will not be a service at this time for Mrs. Siebe. 

Timothy Wayne Knighton, 77, of Newton, Texas passed away February 15, 2026 in Newton, Texas. He was born April 01, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas to Arlis Grady and Betty Lou Skiles Knighton. 

He served our country proudly in the United States Army. 

After his time in the service Tim worked as a Traffic Escort for Traffic Services. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Barbara Phelps.

Tim is survived by his wife, Kathy Knighton of Newton, Texas; a son, Jeremy David Schroeder of Montgomery, Texas; a daughter, Angelia Alexander of Houston, Texas; brothers, Garland Knighton of Conroe, Texas, and Milton Knighton of Willis, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan Knighton, McKenzie Schroeder, Rebekah Knighton, Seth Schroeder, and C.K. Alexander; and one great grandchild, Luca Elliott.

Tim will be greatly remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.  

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday February 25, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas.