Robert Wayne Smith
Sep 17, 2019
Robert Wayne Smith, 59, of Lumberton, passed away on September 17, 2019, in Houston. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont, and will continue Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at 1:00 p.m. at Gospel Tabernacle at 7880 Washington Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Mike LaBrie...
Helen Taylor
Sep 16, 2019
Helen Taylor, 89, of Beaumont, passed away on September 16, 2019, in Beaumont. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. The family plans a memorial service next summer in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, where her ashes will be laid to rest in the memorial garden behind her church, alongside her sister’s. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January...
Mary Etta Lipsey Beaty
Sep 15, 2019
Mary Beaty, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Mary was born on a rural farm, September 1, 1924 in Gatesville, Texas to Charles L. and Ruth Moore Lipsey. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary is survived by three sons: Joe Lee...
Jimmy Randolph Doyen III
Sep 7, 2019
Jimmy Randolph “Randy” Doyen III was born on August 21, 1963 and passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 56. He grew up in Silsbee, TX and was the fourth of six children born to Jimmy Randolph Doyen Jr. and Rita Nell Hanks Doyen. He served his country as a member of the Air Force. He...
Frank Elbert Hannah
Sep 7, 2019
Frank Elbert Hannah, Sr., 92, of Vidor, passed away on September 7, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, at Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...
Andrew Edward Henderson
Sep 6, 2019
Andrew Edward Henderson, 7, of Lumberton, passed away on September 6, 2019. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on December 16, 2011, he was the son of Philip Wayne Henderson and Danielle Toney (Graff) Henderson. Andy loved the trees and being outside. He had his daddy’s eyes, and they shined like stars at night. Andy had the purest heart, and the...
Seldon Cleaton Vaughn
Sep 3, 2019
Seldon Cleaton Vaughn passed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Beaumont, TX. Seldon was born on June 18, 1923 near Ozark, Arkansas the son of Earnest Ervin Vaughn and Velda Mae (Morphis) Vaughn. After moving to Freer, Texas, he attended Howard Payne, served with honor in World War II, and became...
Margaret Abshire
Sep 3, 2019
Margaret Abshire, 95, of Lumberton, passed away on September 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont with a reception at 10:30 a.m. Born in Nantymoel, South Wales, on April 22, 1924, she was the daughter of Percival John Baker and Cathleen Brown Baker. Margaret loved...
Dorothy Strang Lagaza
Aug 30, 2019
Dorothy Strang Lagaza passed away on August 30, 2019, at her home in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 90. A memorial service will be held November 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont. Dorothy was born on September 22, 1928, in Walnut Ridge, AK, the last of 14 children born to James and Helena...
Doris Faye McCauley
Aug 29, 2019
Doris Faye McCauley, 85, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2019. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Woodland Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Dr. David Appleby. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home...
Katie Mae Farish
Aug 25, 2019
Katie Mae Farish, 93, of Forney, formerly of Beaumont and Lumberton, passed away on August 25, 2019, in Forney. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Leon Holly. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Claybar...
David Henry Starnes
Aug 23, 2019
David Henry Starnes, 84, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2019. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, he was the son of Ray and Minnie (Henry) Anderson. David was an employee of Goodyear for 33 years. He played football while attending Lutcher Stark High School and in college. In his free time he loved working in his yard and...
Abdiel Caleb Velasquez
Aug 20, 2019
Abdiel Caleb Velasquez, passed away on August 20, 2019. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Enoe Caniz. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 20, 2019, he was...
Jesse Angel Rodriguez
Aug 17, 2019
Jesse Angel Rodriguez, 20, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in...
Gregory Johnson
Aug 16, 2019
Gregory Johnson, 61, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 16, 2019. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 4, 1958, he was the son of Willie James Harden and Carol McDonald. Gregory worked for the Seafarers International Union as a merchant marine for over 35 years. He was kind-hearted, giving and a hard worker. He was a loving son, brother,...
Maria "Lucy" DeLaLuz Belmonte
Aug 14, 2019
Maria “Lucy” DeLaLuz Belmonte, 70, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2019, in Beaumont. Born in McAllen, Texas, on October 13, 1948, she was the daughter of Rafael Lopez and Mercedes Castro Lopez. Lucy loved to talk and visit with her family and friends. She enjoyed dancing to good music, and laughing every chance she got. Lucy will be...
Mohan P. Panjwani
Aug 8, 2019
Mohan P. Panjwani, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on August 8, 2019, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Petaro, India, on January 1, 1931, he was the son of Pahelajrai Panjwani and Bhojibal (Balani) Panjwani. Mohan retired from Mobil Chemical as...
Eugene George Koch
Aug 6, 2019
Eugene “Gene” George Koch, 89, a 44 year resident of Beaumont, TX passed away August 6, 2019. Gene was born on July 2, 1930, in Washington, IL to Arthur and Elsie Thieme Koch. He married Catherine Elsie Holliger on February 12, 1950; she preceded him in death in 2005. Additionally, preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Janice...
Rita K. James
Aug 2, 2019
Rita K. James, 66, of Newton, passed away on August 2, 2019, in Beaumont. A memorial service for Rita will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Newton, Texas. Born in Toomey, Louisiana, on July 4, 1953, she was the daughter of Elbert Leslie King and Eula Priscilla Ozan King. Rita loved plants,...
Joel Christopher Sterling
Jul 28, 2019
Joel (Joey) Christopher Sterling, 64, died July 28, 2019 at his residence in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Born in Alabama on April 23, 1955, Mr. Sterling was a resident...