Silsbee Bee

The Lumberton Historical Museum will tell the stories of the people who tamed the Big Thicket and helped grow the town of Lumberton.It is scheduled to open later this year at 826 N. Main Street, Suite 113, in the city’s new Multi-Purpose Center next to city hall.The museum will offer exhibits and educational opportunities for children and adults about the history and culture of ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

The Silsbee Police Department has released the following information. Each individual in this report is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.May 6 Christopher Neal Villalobos, was arrested on a local warrant.May 8 Angelea Kindall Mulkey, 27, was arrested on a local warrant.May 11 Wyatt Paul Phillips, 70, was arrested on a local warrant for expired license... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

Body Sam Juan “Johnny” Manriquez, 78, of Lumberton, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2025. He was born in Beaumont to Sam Lopez Manriquez and Juanita Francis Aguilar Manriquez. Memorial was held Monday, May 26 in Lumberton.

A total of 29 Evadale seniors of the Class of 2025 were presented diplomas in the Evadale High School gymnasium last Friday night.The event included speeches by Adisyn Henderson, valedictorian, and Shelby Mallet, salutatorian.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

Body Alvin Claude Courts, 91, of Lumberton, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born in Beaumont to Coy and Leona Smith Courts. Funeral service was Sunday, May 25 at Lumberton Family Funeral Home in Lumberton.

Body Cameron Thomas Hughes, 31, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2025. He was born in Houston to Stacey Lynn Reynolds Hughes and Royce Wayne Hughes Jr. A lifelong resident of Lumberton, he was a 2012 graduate of LHS and was currently employed with Mason Construction. Memorial service was Tuesday, May 27 at Crestwood Baptist Church in Kountze. Cremation was under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee.

Body David Cravy, 62, of Fred, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home. He was born in Kountze to Tom Oliver and Doris Marie Bussey Cravy. He worked in the construction industry as a painter, welder, and inspector. Funeral service was Saturday, May 24 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with burial following at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred.

Body Wilson B. “Ben” Brinson, 93, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born in Beaumont to John M. Brinson and Maggie Collins Brinson. He was a United States Air Force Korean War veteran. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee with burial following at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee. Military Honors will be conducted by the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.

A story in last week’s issue of the Silsbee Bee reported that the Lumberton Raiders baseball victory over Lampasas resulted in the Raiders becoming “the first team in school history to advance to Round Four in state playoffs.” This meant that the Raiders had become regional finalists . Steve Hartt came into the Bee office with his 1976 letter jacket showing that the Raiders were regional ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.

Body Ruby Nell Guillory, 88, of Lumberton, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born in Chataignier, Louisiana to Eola Billeadeau Berzas and Clement Berzas. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at Broussard’s Mortuary in Silsbee with burial following at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor.