Tim Rodrigues January 18, 1946 July 1, 2025 Henry A. “Tim” Rodrigues, 79, of Zavalla died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in a local hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home and memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Rodrigues was born January 18, 1946 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Mavis (Lazarine) and Henry Francis Rodrigues. He was a paratrooper for the U.S. Army National Guard for six years and had worked as a delivery driver for Beaumont Coca-Cola and UPS. He enjoyed fishing, working in his woodshop, and spending time with family and his beloved dogs, Abby and Maggie. Mr. Rodrigues was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Vaneese Rodrigues of Silsbee; daughter, Christi Rodrigues of Montgomery; grandchildren, Diera and husband Akemo Wright, Darian Land, Johnny Wooten III, Dante Lacey, Jr., Casey McNeal, and Leslie Rodrigues; 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Susan Rodrigues of Wildwood; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Christopher Land; sisters, Ann O’Dell and Darla Austin; nephews, Robbie and Andy; and his beloved dog, Maggie. The family extends special thanks to the Black Forest Community, friends and family who would visit, take him fishing, provide meals, and pray for him. There is so much that others have done that we can’t list all their names. You’ll never know how much we appreciate all of you. Also, special thanks to CHI St. Luke’s nurses, doctors and other staff for their care of Mr. Rodrigues. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Buckner Memorial Black Forest Bass Club. Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Sharon Bohler March 15, 1950 June 30, 2025 Sharon Kay Bohler, 75, of Silsbee, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born in Silsbee to the late Virgie Verlene Grim Matthews and Hubert Howard Matthews. Survivors include her sons, James Thomas Broucher III and wife Lisa and Matthew D’wight Broucher and wife Amanda; sisters, Deborah Tousha, Donna Matthews, and Phyllis Cravy; and four grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee.
Charles Burk December 20, 1941 July 2, 2025 Charles Everett Burk, 83, of Silsbee, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born to the late Wynema Godwin and Lawrence Burk. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Memorial service was Tuesday, July 8 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee. Cremation was under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Burk; sons, Robert Heim and wife Linda of Spurger, Randal Heim and wife Lisa of Liberty, and Charles Burk and wife Dan Anne of Silsbee; and ten grandchildren.
Melinda Eaves July 25, 1953 July 4, 2025 Melinda Ann Eaves, 71, of Silsbee, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born in Silsbee to the late Lemoine Jarrell Hooks and Herman Ramsey Hooks. Survivors include her children, Amanda Jones of Silsbee and Kari Hannon of Killeen; siblings, Nancy Gardner and husband Harold of Zavalla, Johnny Hooks and wife Elaine of Onalaska, and Patricia Knoblock and husband Billie of Silsbee; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee.
Marlon Freeman September 10, 1958 July 3, 2025 Marlon Bruce Freeman, 66, of Kountze, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born in Kountze to Carolyn Dees Freeman and Marvin Freeman. Memorial service will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze. Committal was at Broussard’s Crematorium in Beaumont. Survivors include his wife, Jodi Freeman; children, Jason Freeman and wife Amber of Kountze and Jeremy Freeman and wife Britley of Buna; parents, Carolyn and Marvin Freeman of Kountze; siblings, Karen Israel and husband Eldon of San Angelo and Danny Freeman and wife Cheryl of Batson; and seven grandchildren.
Patricia Powers June 10, 1956 July 4, 2025 Patricia Elaine Powers, 69, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born in Houston to the late Peggy Ann Small Truett and George Leslie Truett. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee with burial following at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 11 at the funeral home. Survivors include her daughters, Tonja Lewis of Evadale, Jamie Powers of Austin, and Tricia Vinson and husband Billy Kirkland of Orange; sisters, Diane Tipton of Livingston, and Georgia Crawford and husband Lynn of Livingston; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Nora Sikes March 5, 1935 July 5, 2025 Nora Lee Sikes, 90, of Kountze, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born in Amity, Arkansas to Bertha Lee Ashley Laster and Edgar Franklin Laster. Funeral service was Wednesday, July 9 at Church of Christ in Kountze with burial following at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze. Survivors include her children, Robert Edward “Buggs” Sikes, Diana Lynn Sikes Pearson, and Terry Lynn Sikes Gillam; sisters, Joyce Mosley, and Peanut Brakenridge; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Lonnie Sirmons March 21, 1951 June 29, 2025 James Leonard “Lonnie” Sirmons, 74, of Silsbee, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Houston. He was born to the late Arthur “Sonny” Sirmons and Elma Sue Caldwell Sirmons. He retired after 42 years of service with BNSF/Santa Fe Railway. Funeral service was Thursday, July 3 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following at RS Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Brenda Sirmons; daughter, Michelle Johnson and husband Jamie; sons, Michael Sirmons, and Cody Sirmons and wife Katie; sister, Glenda Dennis and husband Leroy; brother, Larry McCollough and wife Judy; and four grandchildren.
Donna Middlebrook April 25, 1960 July 3, 2025 Donna Lee “Deda” Smedley Middlebrook, 65, of Kountze, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born in Port Arthur to Margaret Anne Bryan Smedley and the late Roger Smedley. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class, Kountze High School Class of 1978. She was a floral designer at the family business, Flowers By Smedley in Silsbee. Funeral service was Tuesday, July 8 at Big Thicket Baptist Church in Kountze with burial following at Smedley/Holland Cemetery in Kountze. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Smedley; daughter, Leslie Haralson and husband Ricky; son, Brady Middlebrook; sister, Julie Anderson; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Darlene Jordan June 26, 1949 July 4, 2025 Darlene Franes “Nana” Jordan, 76, of Vidor, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home. She was born in Beaumont to the late Crockett and Nelda Dean Anderson Strother. She had worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts and at Lifeshare Blood Center. Funeral service was Wednesday, July 9 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following at Daniels Cemetery in Kountze. Survivors include daughters, Sherry Burford and husband Dale, and Christy Conner and husband Steve; son, David Jordan and wife Michelle; brothers, Billy Strother, Donald Strother and wife Yvonne, Kenneth Strother and wife Dee, Michael Strother and wife Amy, and Richard Strother; sister, Sharon Hensley and husband Allen; and ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Jettie Lindig September 26, 1936 July 4, 2025 Jettie Patricia Briggs Lindig passed away in a local facility on July 4, 2025. She was 88 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jettie Lucille (Cunningham) Briggs and Richard Mills Briggs, Jr., of Hardin County, Texas; and her husband of 45 years, Oliver Herman (“O.H.”) Lindig of Starkville, Mississippi. She is survived by her children, Mary Andrea Lindig, Austin, Texas; and J. Johann Lindig and her husband Matthew J. Hubych, of Greeley, Colorado; grandchildren, Maxfield Hubych and Madeleine Hubych; and numerous cousins. Patricia was born in Beaumont, Texas and grew up in Kountze, Texas, where she graduated from Kountze High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College before being employed as a home economics teacher at Kountze High School. While teaching, she met and married Oliver. The family moved to Starkville, Mississippi in 1969, becoming one of the founding families of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Starkville. She later returned to college, received her Master of Science degree from Mississippi University for Women and joined the MSU Home Economics Department as an Associate Professor where she taught for 25 years before her retirement. Patricia was active in the MSU chapter of Mississippi Home Economics Association and the American Home Economics Association for many years. She also participated in numerous activities at St. Luke Lutheran, including the Braille Workers and wider associations, committees, and offices. Private services for the family will be held. Memorials can be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Starkville, Mississippi. You can leave the family a condolence at: www.welchfuneralhomes.com.
