Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell
Jan 23, 2023
Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell, 79 years old, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 20, 1943, Ridge is the son of Roy W. and Geneva Seal Sewell. Ridge grew up in Coleman, Texas, where he made a profession of faith at eight years...
Carolyn Jean Knight
Dec 31, 2022
Carolyn Jean Knight Carolyn Jean Knight, 71, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born on July 11, 1951, she was the daughter of Harold Wynne Anderson, Sr. and Bobbie Sue (Key) Anderson. Carolyn wore many different hats in her life, but her greatest role and joy was being a...
Glenda Lou Vacker
Dec 29, 2022
Glenda Lou Vacker, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on December 29, 2022, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Handley, Texas, on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles Clifford Routt and Lola Estelle Kee Routt....
Robert W. Terrell
Dec 28, 2022
Robert W. Terrell Robert W. Terrell, 80, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 23, 1942, he was the son of K.L. “Buddy” Franks and Edwina Franks. Robert served in the Navy. He retired from the Local 22 Insulators and Allied Workers. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was truly...
Denise Sue Townsend
Dec 24, 2022
Denise Sue Townsend Denise Sue Townsend, 69, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2022, in, Vidor, Texas. Memorial Service will be held January 7, 2023, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Trinity Church in Beaumont, Texas. Denise Sue Townsend was born May 4, 1953, in Orange, Texas. Dee was born with Cerebral Palsy. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson high...
Jay Koch III
Dec 23, 2022
J. D. (Jay) Koch III went to meet his Heavenly Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022. He was at his earthly home with all his family. Memorial services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas....
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee
Dec 23, 2022
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home in Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be her grandchildren, Cary Riche and Tim Riche. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be...
Larry Neil Freeman
Dec 14, 2022
Larry Neil Freeman Larry Neil Freeman, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 27, 1947, he was the son of James and Melba Freeman. Larry grew up in South Park community of Beaumont attending Calvary Baptist Church and graduating a proud Greenie from South Park High School in 1965....
Brooks Martin "The Coolest" Liggett
Dec 14, 2022
Brooks Martin Liggett, 54, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday December 20, 2022, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Boykin of Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at China Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Floyd "Eddie" Nichols
Dec 10, 2022
Floyd (Eddie) Nichols, 85, of Orange, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday,...
Laura Stanford
Dec 10, 2022
Laura Stanford, 56, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Friday, December 16, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Paster Charles Jordan of Woodcrest Methodist Church in Lumberton, Texas. Graveside service will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas at 2:00pm for those...
Yvonne Smith
Dec 4, 2022
Yvonne Smith It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Yvonne Dove Smith, 94, of Beaumont, TX. She passed away peacefully in the very early hours on December 4, 2022. The world has lost a wonderful woman and she will be truly missed. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Thursday, December 8,...
Bruce Chenault
Nov 23, 2022
Bruce Wayne Chenault Bruce Wayne Chenault, 72, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1950, he was the son of Thomas Chenault and Louise Bell. Bruce was a hardworking Auto Repair Business Owner for 30 plus years in Beaumont. His passion for working on automobiles carried over into...
Bonnie Cox
Nov 21, 2022
Bonnie Cox, 87, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 21, 2022, Baton Rouge, LA. Graveside Service will be 10:00AM, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, TX. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Morgan of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX. Born in San Augustine, TX, on January 23, 1935, she was the Felix Davis...
Ida Mae Smith
Nov 10, 2022
Ida Cochran Smith – dedicated wife, mother of three, and friend of many - peacefully passed away at home on November 10, 2022, at the age of 74. She was ushered into heaven by the beautiful presence of God surrounding her and her loving family. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 4th, 1948, she was the daughter of Victor James...
Vernon "Keith" Walker Jr.
Nov 2, 2022
Vernon “Keith” Walker, Jr. 91, of Beaumont, Texas passed away peacefully, at home, on November 2, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Wanda Whitehead. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in...
Karen Sanchez
Oct 26, 2022
Karen Sanchez Karen Sanchez, 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday February 4, 2023, at 7:00PM, at The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin St. Beaumont, Texas 77701. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 19, 1962, she was the youngest child of Joe M. Sanches and Bettye...
Norma Chesnutt
Oct 24, 2022
Norma Chesnutt Norma Chesnutt, 82, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 24, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 12:00PM, Friday, October 28, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be at 10:00AM, Friday October 28, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in...
Deedra Joy Shuler
Oct 23, 2022
Deedra Joy Kennett Shuler Deedra Shuler, 72, of Beaumont, Texas, she went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00PM, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin and Reverend Clarence Day of Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont, Texas. Burial...
Michael Stanley
Oct 8, 2022
Michael Zane Stanley Funeral services will be 3:00PM, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be from 2:00PM, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, TX. Michael Zane Stanley, born April 22nd in 1961 in El Centro, California, passed peacefully October 8th of 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. He is...