Imogene "Jean" Cochran
Jul 5, 2021
Imogene “Jean” Cochran, 94, of Allen, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Gospel Tabernacle, 7880 Washington Blvd. Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Keating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., July 10, 2021,...
Tondra "Toni" Rubero
Jun 23, 2021
Tondra DeLynn “Toni” Rubero, of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at M.D. Anderson Hospital, in Houston. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins, in Beaumont. She was born August 13, 1968, in Indianola, MS., to Sandi Luster and Terry Wayne Herring Sr. Toni lived in Greenville, MS. before...
William Martin "Bill" Hickman III
Jun 23, 2021
William Martin Hickman, III Once upon a time there was a father who loved his family so much that he gave all the love he had and became so tired that his body needed to rest. Rest In Peace my father. I look forward to seeing and loving on you again. He fought the good fight He finished the race...
Raphael Michael DeMartino
Jun 21, 2021
Raphael Michael DeMartino, 89, of Beaumont, passed away on June 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Due to the Chapel being under construction at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
Charles T. "C.T." Pierce
Jun 17, 2021
Charles Thomas Pierce went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born on April 12, 1931, in Robertsdale, Alabama to John Thomas Pierce and Esther Mamie (Phillips) Pierce. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family that included his brother Alvin “Buddy” Pierce and his sister Ruby Pierce Cooley. Charles was preceded...
Mary Waldene Mize
Jun 15, 2021
Mary Waldene Mize, 85, of Beaumont, Texas passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks. Born in Ponce de Leon, Florida, on October 12, 1935, she was the daughter of William Lee Merchant and Robelia Ardella Merchant (Lindsey). Mary was a member of St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. She loved dogs especially her beloved Babette. Mary enjoyed...
Linda Jo Hitchings
Jun 14, 2021
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., June 20, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins. Linda Jo Hitchings was born on September 25, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas to Everett Loring Hitchings and Irma Beaty Hitchings. On June 14, 2021, Linda...
Pat Fukes
Jun 8, 2021
Pat Fukes Florine Pat Fukes of Beaumont, Tx, passed away on June 8, 2021, at Harbor Hospice. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at First Christian Church, 5290 N Caldwood, Beaumont, Tx Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at...
John Allison Watson II
Jun 5, 2021
John Allison Watson II John Allison Watson II died June 5, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church, in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m., June 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church. Born and raised in Beaumont...
Dorothy Havens Thomas
May 24, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” Havens Thomas, 94, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2021 in Silsbee, Texas. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a funeral at 6:00 pm. at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont. Dot was born to Harry Havens and Emma Stires Havens on December 13, 1924 in Elwood Indiana. She was...
Griffin H. Warren
May 19, 2021
Griffin H. Warren of Beaumont, Texas February 28, 1933 - May 19, 2021 A homegoing celebration for Griffin H. Warren, 88, of Beaumont, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Rev. Cky Carrigan and Rev. Adam Carrigan officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle City Cemetery. An additional...
James "Jim" Ferguson
May 18, 2021
James Ferguson James “Jim” Ferguson, 74, of Beaumont, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 18, after battling a long illness. Jim was born in Brady, Texas, May 30, 1946 to Emmy and Marion Ferguson. A graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, he received his BS degree from Lamar University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In that organization...
Patricia Carolyn Esterman
May 10, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Albers Esterman died peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born July 7, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank and Blanche Albers. Pat’s husband of 65 years, Harry Esterman, passed away in 2016. They will be missed by children Sue (Mike) Thaler, Sally (Paul) Lukez, Joyce (Wes) Culbertson, Bob Esterman, and Greg (Michelle) Esterman, as well as...
Carl Thomas Smith Sr
May 1, 2021
Carl Thomas Smith, Sr., 88, of Lumberton, passed away on May 1, 2021, at his home. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Officiating will be Keith and Kevin VanDorn. Born in Jasper, Texas, on September 15, 1932, he was the son of Mercial Ziess Smith, Sr. and Mattie Lou...
Deborah Jean Leonard
Apr 28, 2021
Deborah Jean Leonard, 57, of Vidor, passed away on April 28, 2021, in Spring Branch. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6th, 2021, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont. Born in Stockton, California, on May 26, 1963, she was the daughter of Herbert Ballance, Jr. and Dorothy Ballance....
Beverly Ann Kimball
Apr 25, 2021
Beverly Ann Kimball, 67, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2021 in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor George Gau. Also speaking will be Beverly’s grandson, Dylan Lane. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on June 24, 1953, she was the daughter of...
Annis Aileen Mooney
Apr 23, 2021
Annis Aileen Mooney, 89, of Vidor, TX, passed away on April 22, 2021, at, St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. by Deacon Stephen Sellers. A Mass of Christian burial will be at...
John Edward Scott
Apr 22, 2021
John Edward Scott, 93, of Beaumont, TX, passed away on April 22, 2021, at, Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021, at Meadows Church of Christ in Beaumont, TX. Officiating will be Rick Walker and John Helbig. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Seymour, TX, on...
Sandra Jean Ogden
Apr 16, 2021
Sandra Jean Ogden, 80, of China, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2021 in Beaumont. Born in Dennison, Texas, on January 17, 1941, she was the daughter of Harold Bassham and Leota (Forisha) Bassham. Sandra was a longtime resident of Beaumont, Texas where she worked and raised her children, and most recently resided in China for the last several years....
Nancy Claire Hatton
Apr 10, 2021
Nancy Claire Hatton, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on April 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Praise Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Sr. Pastor Reg Lloyd. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m., April...