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David Shears, 59, of Brookeland, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. Private Services were held and public services will be held at a later date.
A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, David was born on November 26, 1960 to Donald & Edith Shears. A pipeline foreman by trade, he moved to the Jasper area in 1994. A lover of the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing, camping and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife Danielle Shears of Brookeland; brother Robert Shears of Cleveland; sisters Alice Styir of Bryan. Linda Shears of Bryan, Cindy Gray of Waco, Sandra Duffy, Shawna Williamson of Waco and Desiree Scarbrough of Waco; numerous nieces and nephews; and two devoted dogs Oggie & Kirby.
Paula Tolar
Paula Tolar, 57, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home.
A native and resident of Jackson, Mississippi, Paula was born to James & Sonya Segrest on October 26, 1962. She moved to Jasper in 2012 and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Paula loved to volunteer and help at church events. She is survived by her sons Thomas James Jensen of Logansville, Georgia, Charles Jensen of Kirbyville and Matthew Tolar & wife Nichoel of Jasper; brothers James "Bo" Segrest & wife Kathy of Buna and John "Bud" Segrest & wife Marka of Bellfair, Washington; a sister Theresa Stanley of Buna; and a granddaughter Molly May.
Marshall Walter Marthaler
Marshall Walter Marthaler, 79, of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Shultz Funeral Home. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper.
A native of Goodrich, Wisconsin, Marshall was born on September 4, 1940 to Walter and Elizabeth Marthaler. He was a long-time resident of Jasper, moving here in 1973. A carpenter by trade, he worked as a contractor for Brown & Root, Haliburton, and various others. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and loved woodworking and the outdoors. He is survived by his daughter Mary Gillis and husband Stacy of Jasper; brothers Ralph Marthaler & wife Lynn of Medford, Wisconsin and Neil Marthaler & wife Sandy of Athens, Wisconsin; sisters Sherrie Podgorski & husband Stan of Eauclaire, Wisconsin and Lea Anne Farr of Blue Springs, Missouri; as well as his grandson Grant Gillis. He is preceded in death by his wife Billie Lois Marthaler.
Denise Ann Ford Spencer
Denise Ann Ford Spencer, 83, of Woodville, passed away on June 21, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Beech Grove Baptist Church.
Denise was born on October 9, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to John & Vera Ford. A resident of Brookeland for 30 years, she had been a resident of Woodville since 2008. Prior to retirement, she worked as an attendant at Mill Creek Park for the Corp of Engineers at Lake Sam Rayburn. She is survived by her son Raymond Edward Spencer & wife Sharyon of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dennis Leroy Spencer & wife Linda of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; daughter Janeen & John Rose Spencer of Woodville; a sister Doreen Ford Mendenhall of Beaufort, South Carolina; grandchildren Dawn, Adam, Pamela, Christopher, Christina, Danielle, Brenda, Micki, and Katie Jo; as well as 20 great-grandchildren.
Ovey Lavergne
Ovey Lavergne, 77, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. A private Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Ovey was born on June 15, 1943 to Ovey Joseph & Edith Lavergne in Beaumont, Texas. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado until 2005, when he moved to Jasper. He was a pipefitter, who worked for the Local 195 to Local 211. He is survived by his mother Edith Lavergne of Jasper; brothers James Lavergne of Jasper, Ernest Lavergne of Jasper, and Fred Lavergne of Floyd, Virginia; a sister Wanda Brown of Spring; grandchildren Shanna & Amanda; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Shannon Lavergne, daughter Sharon Gay Lavergne, and sister Rita Jean Spell.
Minnie Nelams
Minnie Nelams, 73, of Buna, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. A private Celebration of Life Service was held in the Shultz Rose Garden.
A native of Silsbee, she was born on December 4, 1946 to Johnnie & Elsie Oliver. A resident of Lumberton, she had lived in Buna for over 35 years. She is survived by her son Robert Whitehead Jr. of Call; a brother Raymond Oliver Sr. of Kirbyville; a sister Beatrice Gore of Buna; and a grandson Joshua Robert Whitehead.
Wilma Lorraine Hock Hilton
Wilma Lorraine Hock Hilton, 77, of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at CHI St. Luke's Hospital in Lufkin. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper.
A native of Orangefield, Texas, she was born on October 20, 1942 to James Wesley Hock Sr. & Wilrey Wallace Hock. She worked as a home health provider, she owned a quilt shop, a cake decorating business, and worked in retail sales. She also loved hunting, especially duck, goose, squirrel, rabbit, deer and elk. She is survived by her husband Donald Cunningham of Jasper; sons Jerry LeBlanc & wife Judy of Pueblo, Colorado and Duane LeBlanc & wife Donna of Burkeville; a daughter Dianne Chesson of Jasper; brother David Hock of Orange; a sister Nancy Stevens & husband Joe of Bridge City; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joyce Beevers
Joyce Beever, 92, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Homer Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home.
A native of Port Arthur, she was born on February 8, 1928 to Jack & Lola Lanning. She moved to Jasper in 1978 and attended Peachtree Baptist Church. A She worked as a nurse, but enjoyed the art of sewing. She is survived by her son Thomas "Tom" Beever of Paris, Texas; daughtersColleen Beever of Moab, Utah and Darlene Underwood & husband Albert of Burkeville, Texas; grandchildren Rebecca, David, Sen & Camden; great-grandchildren Sarah, Gail, Taylor, Forrest, Hannah, Gary, Kennedy, Justin, Cheyenne, Jordan, Kayla & Connor; and great-great-grandchildren Jonah, Jesse, Brantley, Grace, Adeline & Carter. She is preceded in death by her grandchildren Gayla Clark & Dennis Ray Knox.
Ronny Trammell
Ronny Lynn Trammell, aged 65, passed away in his home on Friday, May 29, 2020. Ronny spent his last hours surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Ronny, the son of John and Mary Trammell, was born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 2, 1954. Eventually, he settled his family in Burkeville, Texas, and resided there the past 23 years.
Ronny earned his living in the refinery industry. His profession allowed him to travel widely across the U.S., especially in his role as master scheduler and planner for shutdowns. Ronny enjoyed using his travels on visits to local flea markets to grow his collection of various sports cards, knives, and old western books. Ronny often found rare collectables, while getting the chance to experience the communities of American hometowns across the nation.
Ronny also enjoyed keeping family traditions. When a shutdown was complete and his job was done, Ronny would return home and put together a family weekend full of good music, BBQ, and competitive horseshoe games. He also had a tradition of taking the family camping as much as possible. He grew that tradition even after he was diagnosed with colon cancer 7 years ago—which he fought and beat—by starting an annual "guys" camping trip. Ronny loved spending time with his wife, kids, and family, either through the traditions he started, or through spontaneous and memorable road trips, even if they were just afternoon daytrips.
Being a Marine, Ronny was always on time. His motto was: "If you're 15 minutes early, you're on time, if you're on time, you're late". If you were going somewhere with him, you never kept him waiting. If you did, he made sure you learned your lesson by laying on his horn and waking up the neighbors. He would not let off until you were in the vehicle.
He was also a generous and dependable man. Ronny would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He was always the one you could count on. Ronny was always first to lend his friends a hand, and always volunteered to help a friend fix or repair anything that was broken.
Ronny was, and is loved, by his family and many friends. His presence will be deeply missed. Although he did not have much time with them, Ronny especially loved to love on his grandchildren. He can rests easier knowing that “Pawpaw” left a lasting impression on their hearts. Ronny’s light will forever shine bright through the traditions he created, maintained, and so enjoyed during his lifetime.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 43 years, MaryEllen Trammell of Burkeville, TX; his son Ronny Trammell and wife Renee of Willis, TX; his daughter Megean Martinez and husband Steven of Jasper, TX; and daughter Sarah Trammell of Burkeville, TX. Brothers Jerry Trammell and wife Claudine of Lake Vernon, LA; Eddie Trammell and wife Debbie of Cold Springs, TX; Danny Trammell of Jasper, TX. Sister Linda Peters and husband Floyd of Burkeville, TX, and 5 grandchildren: Adalynn, Ayden and Avery Martinez, Savannah Berry, and Jonathan Trammell.
Preceding Ronny in death are his parents John and Mary Trammell, sisters Carol and Debra, and brother John Trammell.
Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, June 5, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at New life Church, 2450 US Hwy 190 West Jasper, TX 75951. Funeral will be Saturday June, 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. at New Life Church celebrated by Bro. Darwin Burks and Robby Martin. Followed by burial at Sycamore Cemetery, County Road 2110, Burkeville, TX 75932.
Serving as pallbearers are Ronny Trammell, Steven Martinez, Shane Trammell, Bradley Simmons, Buzz Berry, Gary Black, Chris "Billy" Black, and Dustin White. Reserve pallbearers: Floyd Peters Jr. And John Thomas Jordan.
