Obituaries Page 4

Louise Lewis, 91, of Jasper, Texas passed away March 01, 2024. She was born December 22, 1932 to Jack Isach and Ollie Ivey Kincel Lowe. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, son, J. W. Dotson; daughters, Helen Stanley and Darlene Wall. 

Survivors include son, Richard Dotson of Brookland; brother, J.T. Lowe of Brookland; sisters Lillie

Louise Lewis, 91, of Jasper, Texas passed away March 01, 2024. She was born December 22, 1932 to Jack Isach and Ollie Ivey Kincel Lowe. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, son, J. W. Dotson; daughters, Helen Stanley and Darlene Wall. 

Survivors include son, Richard Dotson of Brookland; brother, J.T. Lowe of Brookland; sisters Lillie Cochran of Jasper, Mary L. Lakey of Newton, and Mable Bernice Cochran of Jasper; she is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be 11am Saturday March 9, 2024 at Smith Funeral home in Newton, Texas. Visitation will be Friday March 8, 2024 from 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home. 

Jimmie David Smith, 89, passed away February 26, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born April 23, 1934 in Newton. Jimmie served in the U.S. Army and later worked at the paper mill in Elizabeth, La. and in Evadale. Jimmie Retired to Toledo Bend Lake where he fished daily and traveled when the fish were not biting. He worshiped at First Bap

Jimmie David Smith, 89, passed away February 26, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born April 23, 1934 in Newton. Jimmie served in the U.S. Army and later worked at the paper mill in Elizabeth, La. and in Evadale. Jimmie Retired to Toledo Bend Lake where he fished daily and traveled when the fish were not biting. He worshiped at First Baptist Church in Hemphill before moving to Beaumont one year ago. 

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marjorie; brother Bruce Smith and Clella of Hemphill; sister Bertha McQueen and Tam of Harper, Tx; and 4 nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter Lewis and Arlou Smith.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday February 29, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial at Woods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time Thursday.

  July 15, 1958 - January 10, 2024

Ricky Dykes from Newton, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2024. 

He was a retired operator and was a member of International Operating Engineers Local 450 for over 50 years. His favorite equipment to run was a track hoe & dozer, but he could run them all. 

Ricky traveled to many place

  July 15, 1958 - January 10, 2024

Ricky Dykes from Newton, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2024. 

He was a retired operator and was a member of International Operating Engineers Local 450 for over 50 years. His favorite equipment to run was a track hoe & dozer, but he could run them all. 

Ricky traveled to many places and made lifelong friends while working pipeline. 

Ricky loved hunting, fishing, cooking, riding back roads and having a good time no matter where he was or who he was with. 

Ricky leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 40 years Dena LaNell (Love) Dykes. Two daughters Julie (Dykes) Matthews & Josh and Chrissie (Dykes) Odom and one son George Henry Dykes & Rebecka. 

Ricky loved his 10 grandkids: Logan, Kennedi, Lane, JT, Preston, Walker, Harper, Payton, Sawyer & Reed. 

And he had the honor to meet his great grandson Cohen. 

He also leaves his Sister Donna Odom & Randy, sister in laws Debbie Dykes & Tanya Spivey & Dusty and brother in law Steve Love. 

Several cousins, nieces and nephews, family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents George Dykes & Wanda Goff, and his brother Ronnie Dykes.

The family would like to thank Harbor Hospice for their compassion and support. 

In Ricky’s words….. 

“Tell everyone y’all got to see me”

Charles Henry Moore 79, of Huntsville, Texas passed away January 4, 2024. 

Charles was born June 9, 1944 in Jasper, Texas to Henry Copeland and Martha Hamlet Moore. 

Mr. Moore served his country proudly in the United States Army.

a graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday January 9, 2024 at Quicksand Cemetery in Newton, Texas.  

He is p

Charles Henry Moore 79, of Huntsville, Texas passed away January 4, 2024. 

Charles was born June 9, 1944 in Jasper, Texas to Henry Copeland and Martha Hamlet Moore. 

Mr. Moore served his country proudly in the United States Army.

a graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday January 9, 2024 at Quicksand Cemetery in Newton, Texas.  

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include brothers, Grover Green (Joe) Moore of Thailand, Donald Wayne Moore and wife Janell of Pearland, Texas; Nieces and Nephews Teresa Ann Moore Dear and husband  Frank of Conroe, Gregory Glen Moore of Jasper, Texas, Lindsay Ann Moore of Conroe, Tyler Wayne Moore and wife Bobbie of Pearland, and Donee Waynette Moore of Pearland. 

Charles Pennyweitz Hughes’ spirit became unwound from his earthly body January 6 , 2024 and he made his heavenly flight to join Jesus and the saints and his family gone on before. Brought to this earth on March 11, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, Charles was the first born son of Charlie and Lena Inman Hughes. He later was joined by his br

Charles Pennyweitz Hughes’ spirit became unwound from his earthly body January 6 , 2024 and he made his heavenly flight to join Jesus and the saints and his family gone on before. Brought to this earth on March 11, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, Charles was the first born son of Charlie and Lena Inman Hughes. He later was joined by his brother, Michael and his sister, Molly Elizabeth Hughes Siau (Tommy)

Charles was a lifelong resident of Bon Wier Texas only briefly leaving to attend college at Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. As fast as possible after graduation, he found himself back in his beloved East Texas working for Louisiana Pacific and Kirby as a woods supervisor until his retirement. He became an avid gardener and lover of all things in nature. He was an early riser who worked tirelessly through the hours only to come inside as the light of the sun faded away for the day. 

Charles had lifelong friends from high school and college and was a devoted Newton Eagle fan. Two of his “buds” Lloyd Downing and Tommy Cofty , carried him to the football games in his wheelchair where they could all be seen proudly decked out in their purple and white cheering for the Eagles. 

He loved his church family from Kirbyville First Baptist and his teammates who traveled from disaster to disaster providing showers for victims of flooding, hurricanes, fires and tornados. He was the one who always hooked up the shower trailer hoses and pipes because he was the only one small enough to fit under the trailer. 

He will leave behind sad ones who will miss him. 

Those who will grieve him because they loved him include his wife of 61+ years, Connie Bean Hughes; his beloved daughter, Penny Ruth Hughes Stanton (Don) and his treasured grands, Eric Stanton serving aboard the Aircraft carrier the Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka, Japan , and Grace Margaret Stanton, a recent graduate of the Louisiana Culinary Arts School in Baton Rouge, La and future employee of The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond; his sister, Molly and Tommy, his brother in law, his nephew on the Hughes Sue, Connor Armstrong and his wife, and daughter. When he married into the Bean family he also acquired 9 nephews Dorman, Jim, Charlie, Scott , Brent, Robin, Chris, Ryan and Ben and their families and 8 nieces, Cheryl, Sue, Jo , Elizabeth, Jessica, Christy, Carrie and Betsy with their families and numerous other treasures in further generations.

He treasured his brothers of the heart, John, Lynn, Olen and Bobby Bean and his oldest brother, D A Walters. His love extended to his sisters of the heart, Katie Carroll, and Ellen Bean who faithfully joined him on Tuesday nights to watch Dr Pol and eat Bluebell Ice cream while Connie went to violin practice. His love for his sisters of the heart also included Avis Bean, Patricia Bean and Anne Bean, and Sue Downing. 

Charles always carried a small brass cross inlaid in wood in his pocket. It was not necessary but was his reminder of giving his heart to Jesus when he was 9 years old. He served faithfully as a deacon in Bon Wier church for many years. He was a faithful member of Kirbyville F

One thing Charles could do well when he was a young man was run. His own nephew challenged him to a foot race when he was in this late 60s and needless to say, Conner, his nephew ate heel dust and crow that day. He was athletic and loved all sports. He could have been faster and better if when he was in high school, he didn’t also love Winston cigarettes. Smoking gave way in later years and he only had one habit that stayed with him for his entire adult life and that was loving Connie and he did it well. 

Now, though, Charles’ time on earth is done. He’s earned his reward, his work is done. May God grant him the fruit of his labors. God knows his name and He has redeemed him. Enter into your rest sweet Charles and we’ll see you soon.

Inner strength in what you do today.

Frank Timothy LaHaye was born on September 5, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Frank LaHaye, Jr. and Shirley Belle. He lived a full life with many friends and family. Tim never met a stranger and could quickly befriend anyone he met. He was a storyteller and always had a joke to tell. He was kind and generous to the people he loved. He b

Frank Timothy LaHaye was born on September 5, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Frank LaHaye, Jr. and Shirley Belle. He lived a full life with many friends and family. Tim never met a stranger and could quickly befriend anyone he met. He was a storyteller and always had a joke to tell. He was kind and generous to the people he loved. He believed in God’s Word and served Jesus, as King and Savior, and as a result, was quick to share the gospel with the people around him. He worked in the paper industry his entire working career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and being in the outdoors. More than his work or his hobbies, he centered his activities around his children and time with them. He left this world on December 25, 2023 in Ward, Alabama after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Noah and Gladys Hebert; and his sister, Bridget. He leaves behind his daughters, Kimberly, Heather, and Trish; and his sons, Noah and his wife, Kadie; and Nicolas and his wife, Malorie; and 11 grandchildren; and many, many friends. 

Services for Tim will be 10:00 am Thursday January 4, 2024 at Apostolic Tabernacle First United Pentecostal Church in Newton, Texas.