James Arthur Stevens
James Arthur Stevens was a pastor, Army veteran and retired schoolteacher, according to his sister, who described him as a man of God and a dedicated church member. She also said he gave generously to his community and enjoyed driving for Lyft and Uber, and his church called him a loving brother, uncle and friend. He had been held at the Bell County Jail since September and died around noon on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after being taken to Baylor Scott & White hospital, his niece said. The Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death through spokesman Cliff Coleman; no cause or manner of death has been released, and an autopsy is expected.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cliff Coleman (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.