Jeanna Lynn Eaves, 63, of Gist, Texas, was called home on March 31, 2025. Born on November 10, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jean and Winford Barnhart. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Orange, graduating from West Orange-Stark High School in 1981. An athletic and determined young woman, Jeanna had a passion for volleyball and a strong work ethic that was evident even in her school years. She often worked multiple jobs, balancing shifts at Sears with evenings at the Circle L Café. It was there that a charming cowboy won her heart—one date turned into a lifelong love, and a year … [Read more...] about Jeanna Lynn Eaves

Linda “Maw Maw” Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 1, 2025. A longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, Linda spent 50 years building a life filled with love and cherished memories. Linda had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, camping, birdwatching, and planting flowers. Above all, she loved her family, who were the heart of her world. She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Harvis Dean Smith; her three children, Janice Grissom, Jeff Leger, and Jody Leger; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Brad, Samantha, … [Read more...] about Linda “Maw Maw” Smith

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved David Franklin Cook, who departed this world on March 26, 2025, at the age of 82. David was born on July 17, 1942, in Jacksonville, Texas to the late George Franklin Cook and Frances Elizabeth Lightsey Cook.  David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Helen Patricia White Cook; his children, Howard Franklin Cook, Patricia Martin (Johnny) of Mauriceville, Texas, Kenneth Stanley (Lee) of Vidor, Texas, and Cherie Cox (Shane) of Lewisburg, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 1 great great … [Read more...] about David Franklin Cook