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Funeral services for Mary Elaine Woods will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 06, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at the church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. 

Ms. Woods went to be the Lord January 1, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. 

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Funeral services for Mary Elaine Woods will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 06, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at the church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. 

Ms. Woods went to be the Lord January 1, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. 

Mary Elaine was born July 19, 1943 in Newton, Texas to James Jefferson and Mary Lou Woods Siau. She worked many years for the Jasper Newton Health Department.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Woods; son, Robert “Goober” Woods; and brother, David Siau.

Her survivors include daughters, Vicki Fillyaw and husband Lee, Molly Will and husband Brant, and Karen Wagnon and husband Terry all of Newton, Texas; brothers, Bo Siau and Tommy  and Molly Siau both of Newton, Texas; sister-in-law, Kathy Siau of Kirbyville, Texas; grandchildren Holly Hopson and Bubba, Heather Coody and Bart, Roy Fillyaw, Lisa Ratcliff and Chris, Clint Westbrook and Heather, Lacy Will, Ben Wagnon and Paola, Rachel Jones and Amber, Erin Woods, Jourdan Tyson, Kerigan Aulds, and Logan Tyson; great grandchildren, Levi, Luke, and Liam Hopson, Karlee Graham, A.J. and Harper Coody, Reagan and Macy Wall, Knox Ratcliff, Madi Smith, Kaynon Bourque, Camden and Aiden Will, Chanston Wagnon, Elias and Eason Jones, and Hayden Aulds. 

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Betty Sue Wood Campbell 77, of Newton, Texas passed away January 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1946 to Ogden Pervis and Bertha Wilkerson Wood. 

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10:00 am until service time. 

Betty is preceded in death by he

Betty Sue Wood Campbell 77, of Newton, Texas passed away January 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1946 to Ogden Pervis and Bertha Wilkerson Wood. 

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10:00 am until service time. 

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Malcolm “Mickey” Campbell; brother, J.G. Wood; and a grandchild, Stewart Campbell.

Her survivors include daughters, Christy Haymon of Newton, and Julie Foster of Jasper; brothers, Allen Wood of Newton, Donald Wood of Newton, Roy Wood of Carthage, Troy Wood of Newton, and Travis wood of Newton; sister, Bonnie Calcote of Carthage; grandchildren, Alexis Spikes of Jasper, Whitney Foster of Newton, Christopher Campbell of Newton, Celeste Foster of Jasper, and Colton Haymon of Pennsylvania; great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Aspen, Aubrey, Emeree, Kayden, Connor, Kameree, Kaycen, and Saint.

Ms. Campbell will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ronnie Kay Henson 72 of Newton passed away on December 28, at home. He was born to James Kay and Berniece Kelley Henson on September 20, 1951He was a 1970 graduate of Newton High School and was a machinist by trade. He really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grands and great grands. He loved watching old westerns an

Ronnie Kay Henson 72 of Newton passed away on December 28, at home. He was born to James Kay and Berniece Kelley Henson on September 20, 1951He was a 1970 graduate of Newton High School and was a machinist by trade. He really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grands and great grands. He loved watching old westerns and car shows on TV. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law Raymond Miller.

He is survived by his wife Julie Henson; 5 children, Chad (Myleika) Henson, DeAnne (Wes) Tobias, Eric (Deana Henson, Angela (Cory) Siau, Brian (Lindsey) Henson; 10 grandchildren, Haley (Austin) Moen, Samantha Tobias, Cameron Tobias, Hannah Siau, Ashur Henson, Adam Henson, Justin Henson, Brieanne (Jeremy) Cook, Leanne (Mason) Rodgers, Shianne Williams; 7 great grandchildren, Kashton, Parker, Collins, Anne, Paisley, Stetson, and Kensley;

He is also survived by 1 bother, Donnie (Molinda) Henson; mother-in-law Maxine Miller; brother-in-law Donald Ray (Gail) Miller; and sister-in-law Paula (Allen) Fleming.

Pallbearers will be, Chad Henson, Eric Henson, Brian Henson, Wes Tobias, Cory Siau, Ashur Henson, Honorary pallbearer Donnie Henson.

A visitation for the family and friends will be Saturday December 30, 2023 from 5pm until 8pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. 

Funeral Services will be 2pm Sunday at Smith Funeral Home with burial at Newton City Cemetery. 

Anna Lucille Irvin 93, of Burkeville, Texas took her last breath December 24th at her home in Burkeville. Lucille was born to Ellis and Ozie Socia in Shelbyville, Texas on March 19, 1930. She was a very passionate person about her faith and her family. She always wanting  to feed everyone and share anything she had. She was a giver and 

Anna Lucille Irvin 93, of Burkeville, Texas took her last breath December 24th at her home in Burkeville. Lucille was born to Ellis and Ozie Socia in Shelbyville, Texas on March 19, 1930. She was a very passionate person about her faith and her family. She always wanting  to feed everyone and share anything she had. She was a giver and enjoyed being with people. Lucille retired from St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. 

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Ozie Socia; son, Billy S. Adcock and his wife Karen and great granddaughter Chloe Sanders, and her brothers and sister.

Those left to cherish her memories are husband, Donald Irvin of Burkeville, Texas, daughter Tommie Bodin and husband Jerry of Hemphill, Texas, son Randy Adcock and wife Madeline of Austin, Texas, daughter Jeannie Brown of Mauriceville, Texas, daughter Gracie Warren and Chris of Union, Mississippi, daughter Sherrie Merrell and husband David of Hemphill, Texas, Step Son Darrell Irvin and Sandy of Lumberton, Texas, many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Thank you to Gentiva Hospice and Caretakers for your car and support.

Barbara Ann McGlothlin, 64, of Toledo Bend, died on Dec. 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 10, 1959 in Montpelier, Idaho and had lived on Toledo Bend for the past several years. She was a former resident of Alaska and loved ice skating, crocheting and doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived her hus

Barbara Ann McGlothlin, 64, of Toledo Bend, died on Dec. 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 10, 1959 in Montpelier, Idaho and had lived on Toledo Bend for the past several years. She was a former resident of Alaska and loved ice skating, crocheting and doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived her husband, Larry McGlothlin of Toledo Bend, parents, Allen and Delores Coleman of St. Davis, Arizona, Children, Dawn Lynn, Scott Daniel and Adam Anthony and adopted son, Matthew. She is also survived by her brother Robert Coleman, Three Step brothers and sisters, Grandchildren, Melinda, Destinee, Marcus, Damon, Gwen, Brooke, Christian, Raymond and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at the Newton Missionary Baptist Church on fm 2626 in Newton with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sabine County.

A graveside service for Flavia Clarice Dickerson will be 2:00 pm Friday December 08, 2023 at Tanner Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm until service time.

Mrs. Dickerson passed away Wednesday December 06, 2023 at Timberidge Nursing and Rehab Center in Jasper, Texas.

She was born April 30, 1933 to Onie and Roma 

A graveside service for Flavia Clarice Dickerson will be 2:00 pm Friday December 08, 2023 at Tanner Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm until service time.

Mrs. Dickerson passed away Wednesday December 06, 2023 at Timberidge Nursing and Rehab Center in Jasper, Texas.

She was born April 30, 1933 to Onie and Roma Lee Ratley Collins. 

Mrs. Dickerson is preceded in death by her parents; husband, K. W. Dickerson; son, Jerry Michael Dickerson; grandsons, Mark Dickerson and Jason Dickerson.

Her survivors include sons, Joe Dickerson and wife Anita of Newton, Donnie Dickerson and wife Pam of Burkeville, Ronnie Dickerson of Burkeville, and Ken Dickerson and wife Charlene of Burkeville; grandchildren, Daniel and wife Jessica Dickerson, Chad Dickerson, D.J. Dickerson and wife Kensi, Kenneth Dickerson, Kevin Dickerson, Cody Dickerson and wife Clare, Renee Neff, Christy Fredericksen, Melissa Love and David Pace.

Mrs. Dickerson will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Clifford Glen Key Sr.

Clifford Glen Key Sr., 91, of Newton, Texas passed away November 28, 2023. He was born October 24, 1932 to Clifford Lee and Lura Francis Hutcherson Key.

Glen was a Christian man who passed saying his nightly prayers. He was the best husband a woman could ask for. He was the best daddy and friend a child could ask 

Clifford Glen Key Sr.

Clifford Glen Key Sr., 91, of Newton, Texas passed away November 28, 2023. He was born October 24, 1932 to Clifford Lee and Lura Francis Hutcherson Key.

Glen was a Christian man who passed saying his nightly prayers. He was the best husband a woman could ask for. He was the best daddy and friend a child could ask for. Glen was a hard worker and worked until he was 83 years old. That was the last time he was on the dozer. He was a wonderful kind father-in-law. 

Glen loved a good argument especially if he knew he was right, and he thought he was right most of the time. 

If you traveled with him don’t have an itinerary because you were going to end up in the woods. 

He taught his kids to be independent and hard workers, to value life and put others first. He was funny and witty up until the end. 

The family wants to thank his son Clifford and wife Kathy for the time and care they gave our daddy in the end. The family would like to say a special thank you to Channel Stouffer for helping take care of our daddy. Also thank you to hospice workers Amanda, Scott, Hope and Brother Paul Swearingen of Olive Branch.

Glenn is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Lester Key and William Rogers Key; sisters, Alpha Marie McClelland, and Dorothy Pearl Bostic; step daughter Patricia Slaydon; and grandson Chris Franks.

Survivors include wife, Jo Ann Key of Newton; son, Clifford Glen Key Jr. and wife Kathy of Newton; daughters, Glenda McKay and husband Jim of Orange, Cheri Lee Key Burch and husband Charlie of Orange, Becky Jo Nation and husband Billy of Orange, Linda Lee Martin of Newton and Rhonda Hinson of Newton; grandchildren, Tracy Tubbs, Loraine Holston, Jason Burch, Jonathan Key McKay, Nathan McKay, Clint Burch, Ashlee Stevens, Maranda Glassey, Katie Stout, Scott Martin and Heather Martin; numerous great and great great grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday December 1, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm Friday until service time. 

Glen was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He was born in Jasper, Texas and was known to all as Rex  or to his students at Newton High School as, Mr. Davis, where he taught Shop/ Welding Class.

He also, drove a school bus until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and grilling brisket.

He was married to Carol “Kitty” Davis forty-eight years before her passing.

He had two childre

He was born in Jasper, Texas and was known to all as Rex  or to his students at Newton High School as, Mr. Davis, where he taught Shop/ Welding Class.

He also, drove a school bus until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and grilling brisket.

He was married to Carol “Kitty” Davis forty-eight years before her passing.

He had two children, Mary Jordan and James Davis and two step-children, Donna Stark and Sheila Cassell.

On his retirement he enjoyed being outside, visiting with friends, playing solitaire on his phone, watching boxing on television and weekly lunches with the Davis Rod and Gun Club.

Visitation for Rex will be Friday November 17, 2023, from 5:00pm until 7:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 am at Smith Funeral Home with burial at Newton City Cemetery.  

Funeral services for Cody Allen Mobley will begin at 11:00 am Saturday November 11, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Cody was born March 08, 2004 in Beaumont, Texas. He did repairs on campers for many years. 

Survivors include his wife, Kalyssa Mobley; p

Funeral services for Cody Allen Mobley will begin at 11:00 am Saturday November 11, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Cody was born March 08, 2004 in Beaumont, Texas. He did repairs on campers for many years. 

Survivors include his wife, Kalyssa Mobley; parents, David and Rachel Mobley Sheffield; two daughters, Lilliana Molina, and Vivian Mobley; three brothers, Joe Sheffield, Bertis Whitehead and Shawn Davis; five sisters, Breanna Spaschall, Samantha Hopson, Katelynn Sheffield, Emma Sheffield, and Cyrena Sheffield; also survived by his biological mother, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

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

Jeff Walker, age 75, of Newton, TX passed away at home on October 30, 2023 after a long illness. 

Jeff was born on May 15, 1948 to J.D. and Dorothy Walker in Jacksonville, TX. Jeff grew up in the Pinegrove community. He graduated from Newton High School in 1966. Jeff attended Kilgore Junior College on a football scholarship. After leavin

Jeff Walker, age 75, of Newton, TX passed away at home on October 30, 2023 after a long illness. 

Jeff was born on May 15, 1948 to J.D. and Dorothy Walker in Jacksonville, TX. Jeff grew up in the Pinegrove community. He graduated from Newton High School in 1966. Jeff attended Kilgore Junior College on a football scholarship. After leaving college, he worked with his dad and brothers in the family construction business, J.D. Walker & Sons and later, J.D. Walker’s Sons. They built many homes in Newton and Jasper counties. Between 1972-1981, they did the first major renovations to the Newton County Courthouse and Newton Independent School District campuses.

Jeff married Judy Adams on June 24, 1972 and they had three sons: Jeffrey, Jr., Carl and Scott. In 1981, he moved his family to Tomball, TX where he formed a partnership, Collier and Walker with his friend, Mike Collier. They worked in Houston and surrounding areas constructing facilities for Southwestern Bell, schools, and other civic and private buildings. 

In 1986, Jeff and Judy relocated their family back to the piney woods of Newton County to build the Newton County Civic Center. He formed Jeff Walker Enterprises, Inc. and continued with commercial construction in the East Texas area. He was known throughout East Texas as “the overall man” as he built schools for Lufkin, Hudson, Huntington, Colmesneil, Jasper, Newton and other ISDs. He constructed several facilities on the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation and other projects in East Texas and Louisiana.

Jeff was a true “workaholic”. Even after his health forced him into early retirement in 2004, he was constantly planning projects; drawing plans and mapping out strategies to keep Jeffrey, Carl, Scott and anyone else around busy! He became very involved in stock market investments. He spent hours every day researching and trading stocks. He, also, began developing rental properties. Jeff enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren: Caitlyn, Shelby, Dylan and Grace. You would find him loudly cheering Caitlyn, Shelby & Dylan on at baseball, softball, football games and track meets.  He attended piano and dance recitals, art shows, school plays and beauty pageants. He loved attending Grandparents’ Day at school or just stopping by to eat lunch at the school cafeteria with Grace. He was so proud of them all!

Jeff was a strong, committed Christian. During his lifetime, he was a member of numerous churches. He was one of a small group which founded Grace Bible Church in Newton and he was instrumental in building the original church and family life center. His last years, he was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, Deweyville, Texas.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, John David (J.D,) and Dorothy Walker; his son, Jeffrey Lynn Walker, Jr., brother, John David (Bud) Walker of Newton, sister, Linda Walker Rowland of San Antonio.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Judy Adams Walker, and his sons and daughters: Carl and Susan Walker and Scott and Jennifer Walker of Newton. Grandchildren: Caitlyn Mitchner of Orange, Shelby Lynn Walker, Dylan Scott Walker and Ava Grace Walker of Newton. His brothers: Tommy Walker and wife Athena of Clarksville, TN, and Mark Walker and wife Rhonda of Nacogdoches, TX as well as, many beloved family and friends. 

Barry Glenn Smith, Sr., 44, of Burkeville, Texas, entered eternity on October 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Barry was born on September 1, 1979, in Jasper, Texas, to Benny Smith and Barbara Smith Weeks. He was raised in Burkeville and graduated from Burkeville High School. He married Crystal Vars and together the

Barry Glenn Smith, Sr., 44, of Burkeville, Texas, entered eternity on October 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Barry was born on September 1, 1979, in Jasper, Texas, to Benny Smith and Barbara Smith Weeks. He was raised in Burkeville and graduated from Burkeville High School. He married Crystal Vars and together they had three children. Barry worked many years in the logging industry and later worked as an operator in the pipeline industry. He was also an avid mechanic. He was a man with a big heart—kind, gentle, and thoughtful of others.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angela Smith; his parents, Barbara and Kenneth Weeks and Benny Smith; his children, Barry Smith, Jr. (Taylor), Grace Smith Phelps (Gil), and Matthew Smith; his grandchildren, Brailynn, Jarrid and Austin Smith; his brother, Jeremy Smith; his sisters, Kendra Schofield, Kimberly Givens, Kristi Lee and Misti Spacek; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many extended family members, friends, and loved ones.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm with funeral to follow at 2:00pm at the Burkeville Church of God. Burial will be in Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville. Services will be provided by Smith Funeral Home.

  Johnny Faye Canty, 91 of Newton, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.

Visitation will be October 11, 2023 at 11am - 1pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Funeral service will follow at 1 pm October 11, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial at Ford Cemetery, Newton, Texas.  

Born July 2, 1932 to Marvin and Edith Stark Ric

  Johnny Faye Canty, 91 of Newton, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.

Visitation will be October 11, 2023 at 11am - 1pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Funeral service will follow at 1 pm October 11, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial at Ford Cemetery, Newton, Texas.  

Born July 2, 1932 to Marvin and Edith Stark Richardson, she retired as a secretary for ConTel Phone in Newton, Texas.

She is survived by son, Robert Wayne Canty and Pat of Lufkin, Texas; son, John Allen Canty and Gail of Doyline, Louisiana; Daughter, Lisa Shaver and Bobby of Jasper, Texas ;Daughter-in-law  Kathy Maier  and Donnie of Newton, Texas; caregiver Jennifer Mulkey of Newton, Texas; 12  grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Robert M. Canty; parents, Marvin and Edith Richardson; brother, Larry Richardson; and granddaughter, Kristin Hightower.