John Havens
Jan 25, 2022
John Havens was born November 8, 1926 in Westbrook, Texas to John and Mary Havens. He passed away January 25, 2022. As a young boy John moved with his family to Hamilton, Texas where he was raised. From his earliest years, John’s main interest was always in trucks, and by the age of 16 he was already driving an 18-wheeler....
Rhett Waylon Wilson
Jan 24, 2022
Rhett Waylon Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 19, 2022 and was welcomed into Jesus’ loving arms on January 24, 2022. A memorial service honoring Rhett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Pipkin Ranch at 23347 Big Hill Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705, followed by a gathering of family and friends at The Lodge....
Russell Clay Mathis
Jan 20, 2022
Russell Clay Mathis, better known as Rusty, was born on February 19, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana and went home to his Savior on January 20, 2022, at the age of 66 years. He was adopted by Henry and Lucille Mathis at three months and was always proud that his parents chose and loved him. Rusty was married to his...
Linda Barron de Alfaro
Jan 20, 2022
Linda Barron de Alfaro, 67, of Beaumont, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 24, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday, January 24, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, on December 4, 1954, she was the daughter of...
Robbie "Burnell" Waters
Jan 14, 2022
Burnell Waters, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home...
Franklin Clarence Smith
Jan 14, 2022
Franklin Clarence Smith, 82, of Hull, passed away on January 14, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 21, 1939, he was the son of Franklin Smith and Ruth (Palmer) Smith. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and worked for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 for numerous years. Franklin loved...
Jean Jepson Baker
Jan 7, 2022
Jean Jepson Baker, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on January 7, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 9, 1928, she was the daughter of Dick Jepson and Myrtis (Leight) Jepson. Jean taught swimming lessons for the YMCA as...
Terry Wayne Schexnider Jr.
Jan 6, 2022
Terry Wayne Schexnider, Jr., 37, of Beaumont, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held Monday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Ossuary. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 28, 1984, he was the son of Terry Wayne Schexnider, Sr. and Linda Frances (Busby) Hilliard. Terry graduated from Orangefield Highschool....
Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer
Jan 1, 2022
Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer was born January 17, 1938 and passed away peacefully in the early morning on January 1, 2022 at her home in Beaumont, Texas. To honor her memory, visitation will be held Wednesday January, 5th 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be held at Wesley United...
Leticia Ozan
Jan 1, 2022
Leticia Ozan, 59, of Beaumont, passed away on January 1, 2022, at her home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Friendship Cemetery in Roganville, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 17, 1962, she was the daughter of Don Busby and Laura Sikes. Leticia was loved deeply during her time...
Melva C. Provost Wiltz
Dec 31, 2021
Melva “Mutt” Wiltz, 71, of Port Arthur, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on January 31, 1950, she was the daughter to the late Louis Provost Sr. and Melva Broussard Provost. She was known as “Mutt” by all her loving family. On March 15, 1968, she married the late Arthur Charles Jr. and had...
Fane Eugene Derryberry
Dec 26, 2021
Fane Eugene Derryberry, 95, of Silsbee, passed away on December 26, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Leroy Smith and Reverend Henry Sims. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Kay Broussard
Dec 25, 2021
Kay Broussard, 86, of Beaumont, passed away on December 25, 2021, in Bastrop. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 31, 2021, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Adams of First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Bivens Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m., Friday. Visitation will be from...
Jessica Anne Robin
Dec 22, 2021
Jessica Anne Robin, 26, of Lumberton, passed away on December 22, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home followed by a commital service at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Terry Wright of First Baptist Church in Vidor. Born in Beaumont,...
Sharon Baker
Dec 22, 2021
Sharon Baker, 74, of Vidor, passed away on December 22, 2021, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend John Wisner. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas,...
Estella M. Perkins
Dec 21, 2021
Estella Modenia Perkins, 105, formerly of Hwy 105, Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2021 in Georgetown, Texas, where she had been living for the past 2 ½ years with her daughter, Nita Campbell, at Parker Dr. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, January 10, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Russ Bowman of...
Mitchell Wayne Sarver
Dec 20, 2021
Mitchell Wayne Sarver, 59, of Vidor, passed away on December 20, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Dollar. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on March 21, 1962, he was the son...
Clara Elizabeth Eaves
Dec 18, 2021
Clara Elizabeth Eaves, 91, of Beaumont, passed away on December 18, 2021, at her home. A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, at Magnolia Cemetery, in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service starting at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, at Magnolia Cemetery. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 4, 1930, she was the...
Gustavo Torres Sr.
Dec 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Gustavo Torres, Sr. announces his passing. Gustavo Torres, Sr., 66, of Beaumont, passed away on December 18, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Thursday, December 23rd, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery...
Diane Marie Breaux
Dec 6, 2021
Diane Marie Breaux, 62, of Sour Lake, passed away on December 6, 2021, in Houston. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A private graveside service will be held Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 25, 1959, she...