Obituaries

Dorf Withers

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Dorf Edward Withers, 90, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Silsbee. Graveside service was Saturday, September 10 at Knupple Cemetery in Silsbee under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee.

Burley Woods Jr.

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Burley Morris Woods Jr., 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 26, 2022. Burley was extremely kind and hardworking in all that he pursued, including family. He was born on February 15, 1936, in Crossett, Arkansas to the late Burley Morris Woods, Sr. and Hattie Johnson Woods.

James Richardson

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James “Jimmy Ray” Richardson Sr., 82, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born in McAllen to Orville Richardson and Opal Deaton Richardson. He was a United States Navy veteran having served on the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt between 1961 and 1967 and achieved the rank of Petty Officer, 3rd class.

James Burnes Jr.

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James Wesley “J.W.” Burnes Jr., 91, of Fred, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Lynn Pattillo

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When you support your local newspaper, you support your community. Lynn Ray Pattillo, 77, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Mary Dill

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Mary Frances Dill, 63, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in La Marque.

Phoenix Fraizer

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Baby girl Phoenix Raine Frazier of Silsbee passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born on May 5, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas to Jimmy Frazier and Autumn Noble Frazier.

William Mitchell Sr.

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William R. Mitchell Sr. was a son, brother, husband, father, Paw Paw, uncle, friend, ordained Deacon, a US Marine, an electrical Superintendent, but more important than all of these he was a child of God, a true Christian, who loved talking about and sharing the Word of God with everyone. He was born William Roger Mitchell, July 8, 1936, to George G. Mitchell Sr. and Olive Lanie Hawthorne Mitchell. He was a graduate of Silsbee High School.

Burley Woods Jr.

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Burley Morris Woods Jr., 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 26, 2022. Burley was extremely kind and hardworking in all that he pursued, including family. He was born on February 15, 1936, in Crossett, Arkansas to the late Burley Morris Woods, Sr. and Hattie Johnson Woods.

Eddie Perez Jr.

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Edward “Eddie” Onofre Perez Jr., 70, of Kountze, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born in Galveston.