Chambers County probate docket admits wills and appoints executors in multiple estates

A Chambers County Probate Court judge approved a series of routine estate orders during a virtual probate docket, admitting wills, declaring heirship in one case and appointing independent executors or administrators in multiple matters.

The actions formalize estate administration for several decedents and, in most cases, waived appraisals or bonds so appointed executors can begin administration without delay.

In Cause No. 12, involving the estate of Vicky Lynn Hoffpauir, applicant Chris Marie Love testified she and her sister Brittany Peters Underwood are the only surviving biological children. Two witnesses named in affidavits — Janice Bayon and Rhonda De Rouen — confirmed long acquaintance with the decedent and affirmed the facts in their affidavits. The judge said, “I’m going to approve the judgment declaring heirship and order paying Miss Clapper,” and entered a judgment declaring Love and Underwood the heirs and authorizing payment to counsel. The court also approved Love’s application to serve as independent administrator and accepted the sister’s waiver of bond.

In Cause No. 25, Rose Marie Moore identified a will dated May 26, 2008 for her late husband, James S. Moore (died Nov. 1, 2025). Counsel asked the court to admit the will to probate, waive appraisers and appoint Rose Marie Moore as independent executor to serve without bond; the court granted those requests.

In Cause No. 26, Philip Eugene Farrell testified that his sister, Donna Mae Farrell (died Feb. 28, 2026), executed a will dated Dec. 12, 2007 naming him independent executor. The court waived appraisers and appointed Farrell to serve as independent executor without bond.

In Cause No. 30, Deborah Joyce White presented a will dated Sept. 23, 2023 for her husband, John Thomas White (died Oct. 10, 2025). Counsel asked that the will be admitted to probate as a minute of title only and that the affidavit of fulfillment of terms be waived; the court took the filings and admitted the will as requested for minute entry.

In Case No. 89, Joyce Sue Randolph requested transfer of guardianship for Brandy L. Randolph to Liberty County because the ward and family have relocated; the court approved the transfer.

The docket returned to Cause No. 24 later in the session when counsel for the estate of Robert Emery Holloway Jr. apologized for a connectivity delay and presented a will dated Jan. 24, 2026 naming Sheila Holloway as independent executor. Counsel said the estate is non-taxable and asked that appraisals be waived; the court approved appointment of Sheila Holloway as independent executor without bond and waived appraisal requirements.

Most matters were routine probate entries — admission of wills, declarations of heirship and appointments of independent executors or administrators, with counsel asking the court to waive appraisers and bonds where applicable. Parties were excused after the court entered the orders.