Lillian Ogden Richardson, 97, of Silsbee, Texas, formerly of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020 in Silsbee. A private graveside service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Holly Springs, Texas, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Officiating will be Chaplain David Cross. She was born in March 7, 1923 to Robert W. Ogden and Ray Ogden. She was...
Kevin Neal Wetterstroem, 51, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, at his residence in Vidor. Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 14, 1969, he was the son of Ramona Wetterstroem. Kevin Wetterstroem was a hardworking man. He worked hard as an Auto Technician for Advanced Auto Parts for many years. Mr. Wetterstroem enjoyed working on cars...
Reverend Eldon L. Reed, of Kountze Texas, aged 94, passed away at Harbor Hospice hospital on April 3, 2020. Eldon was born in Hooks Texas, a short distance from his family home in Redwater Texas on June 19,1925 to Walter and Gladys Reed. He loved growing up in rural Redwater, surrounded and nurtured by his parents, brothers, sister, many aunts,...
Gerald “Jerry” Arthur McCullough, age 61, passed away peacefully March 28th in Beaumont, TX due to a long-time battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1958 in Lewiston, Idaho and grew up on a farm near Troy, Idaho. Jerry loved the outdoors and there wasn’t a frog, snake or grasshopper safe from his fast reflexes. He loved fishing and...
Jesse F. Goodman, 73, of Mauriceville, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on March 26, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 21, 1946, he was the son of Arthur Goodman and Gloria (Gould) Goodman. Jesse honorably served his country in the Air Force and the Army National Guard - continuing to maintain a high regard for...
Larry Alfred Ladner, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on March 26, 2020, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 11, 1944, he was the son of Volnie Vernie Ladner and Mary Bernice (Loftin) Ladner. When remembering Larry, you always remembered the lovable, southern, soft spoken, and devoted, all...
Marjorie Cheryl Barbee, 73, of Beaumont, passed away on March 21, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on December 16, 1946, she was the daughter of James Lawrence Lesseig and Marjorie Lenora (Gallion) Lesseig. Upon graduating from Nederland High School, she went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Lamar University. Marjorie was a faithful member of...
Tommy Glen Herrington, 62, of Beaumont, passed away on March 19, 2020, at home. Born in Brownfield, Tx on October 13, 1957, he was the son of Doyle Herrington and Noma Jean (Chote) Herrington. Tommy was a graduate of Forest Park High school class of 1976. Tommy loved his family dearly and his dogs Duke and Eddie were very special...
Marilyn Lavern Jenkins Foster, 64, devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passed from this life to her eternal Heavenly home March 14, 2020 after an extended illness. Marilyn was born to Rev. Cecil C. and Lavern Jenkins on May 29, 1955 in Beaumont. She was a 1973 graduate of French High School, earned her bachelor's degree in education...
Claude “Bruce” John Broussard, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on March 10, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton. Officiating will be Father Andrew Moore. Burial will follow at Bivens Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana, at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2020. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Claude “Marty” Martin McMillin, Jr., 62, of Beaumont, passed away on March 3, 2020. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Wayne Werner and Pastor Jessie Wright. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the...
Beatrice “Lanell” Johnson, 91, of Keller, passed away on March 2, 2020, in Bedford, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March, 9, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on January 22, 1929, she was the daughter of Lawrence H. Scoggins and Mamie Cole Scoggins. Lanell was always known for...
Vincent Francis Dilley, Jr., 64, of Vidor, passed away on March 1, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Chase Courtney. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral...
Jeffrey Lee Schaefer, 61, of Stowell, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2020, at his home. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Homes. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on March 13, 1958, he was the son of Laurance Thomas Schaefer, Sr. and Mildred Stratman. Jeffrey was an honest and hard worker who put everything he...
JoAnn King Janise, 72, of Beaumont, passed away on February 20, 2020, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, on...
Gloria Jean Carr was born on October 23, 1959 in Galveston Texas to Dorothy Carr-Joseph. Funeral services for Gloria will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor John Ortiz. Visitation will follow the service until 5:00 p.m. She lived a life of love and hope. Gloria’ life was full of...
Edgar Leeroy Oliver, 87, of Lumberton, passed away on February 13, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Jason Mitchell. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
Ola Mae Jackson was born June 14, 1931, in Floresville, Texas, to A.L. and Willie (Heathcock) Popham. She went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Justin Edgerly of Calvary Baptist Church in Lumberton. Visitation will be...
William “Ted” Robert Estes, Jr., 86, of Beaumont, passed away on February 3, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on February 15, 2020, at the Rustic Diamond Event Center in Vidor. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 15, 1933, he was the son of William Estes, Sr. and Dorothy Rittenhouse Estes. Ted served his country in...
Janet Lee Adams was a lifelong resident of southeast Texas and had lived in Sour Lake for over 20 years. She worked for the City of Sour Lake. She passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Maddox Gray; her father, Cyrus Paul Adams; and sister, Vicki Adams Thompson all of Sour...