Obituaries Page 5

Sharon Rose Yancey, 69, of Bon Wier, Texas passed away March 19, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born February 10, 1955 in Greenup, Kentucky to Willie and Marie Donnelly Tolliver.

She worked many years as a department manager for Wal-mart.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Curtis Young.

Survivors include son, Christopher

Sharon Rose Yancey, 69, of Bon Wier, Texas passed away March 19, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born February 10, 1955 in Greenup, Kentucky to Willie and Marie Donnelly Tolliver.

She worked many years as a department manager for Wal-mart.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Curtis Young.

Survivors include son, Christopher Weddle of California; daughters, Kristy Everitt and Jimmy Smith of Bon Wier, and Jennifer Robinson and husband Joshua of Kilgore; brothers, Russell Sullivan of Deport, Texas, Vernon Sullivan of Deport, Texas, Gene Shepherd of Kentucky, Paul White of Michigan, and Charles Sullivan of Ohio; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

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

Visitation will be Friday March 22, 2024 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral services will be 4pm Saturday March 23, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home.

Harold Joseph Smith was greeted by his Lord and Saviour on March 16th, 2024.
His family and friends will miss his steady hand, calming personality, sweet nature, contagious laugh, and wonderful sense of humor.
Harold was born December 31st, 1933 in Fairmount, Texas to Osborn and Brady Smith.  At the age of 17 he moved to Nederland, TX t

Harold Joseph Smith was greeted by his Lord and Saviour on March 16th, 2024.
His family and friends will miss his steady hand, calming personality, sweet nature, contagious laugh, and wonderful sense of humor.
Harold was born December 31st, 1933 in Fairmount, Texas to Osborn and Brady Smith.  At the age of 17 he moved to Nederland, TX to attend a four year carpentry program at Lamar University while also working at the Chevron, Gulf and Texaco Refineries in Port Arthur, TX where he continued to work for 33 years.
Harold met Nelda during grade school in Hemphill, TX and they were married on December 25th 1954.
His retirement brought he and Nelda to Newton, TX where they have lived and loved for over forty years. During this time, Harold  worked with his brother and nephew constructing homes and apartments.  He and Nelda also built a lovely home and were the owners of Harold’s Storage in Newton.
After the work was done, Harold and the love of his life, Nelda often traveled the highways of the United States with friends and relatives, making many wonderful memories along the way.
Harold is survived by his beautiful wife of 69 years, Nelda Stewart Smith, four nieces, Cheryl Wilkinson, Connie King, Nancy Wilson, and Karen Butler and three nephews, Windell Smith, Mark Smith, and Michael Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Arlis Smith, Elbert Smith, and his nephew Donnie Smith.
Harold was loved by many and respected by all; he was a man of his word who never failed to follow through on a promise.
He will be greatly missed. 

Layo Emanuel Sharp Sr. was born on December 13, 1942, to the late

Rev. Henderson Sharp and Lillie May Simmons Lewis in Hemphill,

Texas. Layo was called Son by his family and Greasy by his friends.

Layo attended J. H. Rowe in Jasper Texas, and played the trumpet in

the band. Layo met and fell in love with Alice Faye Gill of Jasper

Texas. They

Layo Emanuel Sharp Sr. was born on December 13, 1942, to the late

Rev. Henderson Sharp and Lillie May Simmons Lewis in Hemphill,

Texas. Layo was called Son by his family and Greasy by his friends.

Layo attended J. H. Rowe in Jasper Texas, and played the trumpet in

the band. Layo met and fell in love with Alice Faye Gill of Jasper

Texas. They were married on September 17, 1963.

Layo had a passion for cars. He worked at Jacks Junk yard where he

could rebuild old cars. Layo wanted a better life for his family. In 1966

he took a chance and moved his wife, two babies, and 17 year old

play son Carl Henry Collins to Connecticut, Where he was baptized

into the Church of Christ.

They later moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he was given an

opportunity to work for Johnson Lincoln and Mercury which started

his career. He went to school for Ford Motor Company in Detroit,

Michigan where he earned high acculaides for his mechanical work.

He was the best in his field. He earned the prestigious title of Master

Service Technician. In 1976 he was able to be transferred to Charlie

Thomas Ford in Houston, Texas so he and his wife could be closer to

their Mothers. He retired from Charlie Thomas Ford after 25 years of

service.

Layo and his family moved to Newton, Texas where their vacation

home became their permanent home. He raised his 6 children and a

few grandchildren, and stayed there until his last days.

Layo loved his family and friends. On any given day he could be found

working on a car, cooking a spread or catering a large event. No one

could ever forget about his famous Sharp and Sons barbecue.

Layo was a generous and humble man. He loved to help his

community in any way possible and never met a stranger. He made

everyone feel welcome and a part of his family. His life and legacy are

truly one that was blessed by God. He will be missed dearly by all

who knew me.

Layo is survived by his wife of 60 years Alice Faye Sharp; ten

children; Jody E Sharp Sr ( Detra ), Angela Williams, LeMarcia Arnold

( Tommy ), Layo E Sharp Jr ( Latoicia ), Laquarius Sharp, Kokelia

Sharp, Dwight E Sharp, Deion E Sharp, Donta E Sharp (Keisha) ,

Shonta Sharp, and two bonus sons, Carl H Collins ( Rose ), and

Matthew E Sharp. Layo also leaves behind thirty one grandchildren,

thirty-two great grandchildren, one great - great grandchild, two

brothers; Lester Simmons and Johnny Lewis and one sister Mary

Rutledge. He was preceded in death by his parents; Rev Henderson

Sharp and Lillie Mae Simmons, three sisters Erma Crumedy, Margie

Williams, and Mary Simmons.

Finnes Earl (Red) McClelland, 80 of Newton, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 11, 2024. He was born March 25, 1943 in Jasper, Texas to Opal Ione Jones McClelland and Theo Velmar McClelland Sr.  
 

He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and granddaughter Alice Renee’ Woods.
 

Survivors left to 

Finnes Earl (Red) McClelland, 80 of Newton, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 11, 2024. He was born March 25, 1943 in Jasper, Texas to Opal Ione Jones McClelland and Theo Velmar McClelland Sr.  
 

He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and granddaughter Alice Renee’ Woods.
 

Survivors left to cherish his memory
Wife Jane Carolyn Wiggins McClelland of Newton Daughter, Naomi Woods and husband Grady of Burkeville; and granddaughter Hadley Woods.
A sister in Law Kathy McClelland
A host of Nieces and Nephews
And many friends
 

Visitation will be Thursday March 14, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas.
 

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday March 15, 2024 at the funeral home with burial to follow at
Ford Cemetery.

DZ, Freight Shaker, was a master truck driver for most of his life. He knew everything there was to know about the big rigs. He could haul ANYTHING he could put on his trailer. He hauled it ALL, from large equipment, large and small logs, to watermelons that he helped farm. He also worked in the oil field for a short time. 

He was laid b

DZ, Freight Shaker, was a master truck driver for most of his life. He knew everything there was to know about the big rigs. He could haul ANYTHING he could put on his trailer. He hauled it ALL, from large equipment, large and small logs, to watermelons that he helped farm. He also worked in the oil field for a short time. 

He was laid back, fun loving and comical! He loved his motorcycle, his dog Bear, and being around his friends. If he could help you, He Would!! (Course he might be late, but he’d help when he got there) (“Com’ on!!). ***He was also the only man known who could drive AND take a nap at the same time! (“4 ROGER?”)***

Shaker was baptized at Grace Bible Church and will be laid to rest in Short Cemetery in Center, Texas.

He will be greatly missed!!!!

He is survived by his son, Brandon Johnson and wife Mandy Kay of Mont Belvieu; daughter’ Amanda Harris.

Shaker is preceded in death by his parents, Denmon Z. and Hegar Johnson; and daughter Crystal Nichole Johnson.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday March 11, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial at Short Cemetery in Center, Texas. 

Kay Lynne Davis, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 2, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, with family members at her side. She had been suffering from an illness and had been hospitalized for several weeks.

Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 5-8 p.m., at th

Kay Lynne Davis, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 2, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, with family members at her side. She had been suffering from an illness and had been hospitalized for several weeks.

Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. A service will take place Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 3 p.m., also at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Newton City Cemetery.

A lifelong resident of Newton and Jasper counties, she was born to Jack and Catherine Davis on April 29, 1951, in Jasper. She attended Newton ISD schools, graduating with honors from Newton High School in 1969. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan Davis, on Oct. 18, 1969. In the coming years, the couple became parents to daughter Jennifer and son Clint.

Kay loved to cook and show her love to her family by preparing their favorite dishes. She was a devoted wife and mother and a doting grandmother who took pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. She also treasured her cat companions, Mikie and Boo. Although she coped with numerous health issues, she maintained a positive outlook and an admirable strength of character that inspired all who knew her. Her kindness, generosity and caring demeanor will endure in the hearts of family and friends.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Bill Walker; and her special niece, Jill Walker. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 54 years, Dan Davis, of Newton; a daughter, Jennifer Gunter and husband James, of Jasper; a son, Clint Davis and wife Kelley, of Jasper; her beloved sister and best friend, Jackie Walker, of Newton; two grandchildren, Nick Davis and girlfriend Madyson, of Groves, and Jenna Davis Freeman and husband Jacob, of Orange; a step-granddaughter, Emily Gunter and sons, of Angleton; three step-grandsons, Lane, Dylan and Dawson Howard, of Buna; and other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospital or any charity of your choice.