Shirley Ann Kirksey
Mar 1, 2019
Shirley Anne Kirksey, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Shirley was born in Virginia, on June 15, 1938. She worked as a caregiver for over 40 years. Shirley loved playing bingo, going to the casino, and crocheting. She will be missed by all...
Jesus Manuel Macias
Feb 28, 2019
Jesus Manuel Macias Jesus Manuel Macias, 21, of Beaumont, passed away on February 28, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Our Lady of Sorrows in China, Texas. Visitation will from 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in El Paso,...
Rosemary Spell
Feb 21, 2019
Rosemary Spell, 69, of Orange, passed away on February 21, 2019, at Vidor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vidor. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Adams of First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday,...
Nettie Merle Copeland
Feb 20, 2019
Nettie Merle Copeland, 73, of Vidor, Texas, passed away in her home on February 20, 2019. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Merle Anne (Merritt) Booker
Feb 10, 2019
Merle Anne (Merritt) Booker, 81, of Beaumont, passed away on February 10, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00pm, Friday, February 15, 2019, at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont. A reception will follow at the Church. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in...
Essie Theresa Creel
Feb 6, 2019
Essie met Carl D Creel through her brother Frank in 1951. They were married on September 23, 1952 in Lufkin, Texas. Together they raised 5 children: Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, Elizabeth Brock, Bruce Creel and David Creel. Essie is survived by Sister Effie Buesing, Daughters Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, and Elizabeth (Donald) Brock, Sons Bruce (Lee) Creel and David (Karen)...
Myra B. Courts
Feb 4, 2019
Myra B. Courts, 81, of Beaumont, passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00am, with a visitation starting at 9:00am, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland, Texas. Born in Beaumont,...
James E. "Cowboy" Segura
Feb 4, 2019
James E. “Cowboy” Segura passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born to Lydia LeBoeuf and Francis Segura June 4, 1933, and lived 85 years to the fullest. After graduation from French High School, he went into the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening, hunting fishing and antiquing. He also...
Roy Edward Kastner
Jan 23, 2019
Roy Edward Kastner, 84, of Silsbee, passed away on January 23, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:30pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas, 6300 W William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. Officiating will be Reverend David Jackson and Reverend Wayne Jackson. Born in McDade, Texas, on September 6,...
Nanette Hamberlin
Jan 23, 2019
Nanette Hamberlin, 93, of Beaumont passed away on January 23, 2019, at home in Beaumont. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of John and Mamie (Shull) O’Banion. Nanette was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaumont for over 60 years and was a volunteer for many years at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont...
Bob Menefee
Jan 14, 2019
Bob Menefee Bob Menefee, 70, of Beaumont, passed away on January 14, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 29, 1948, he was the son of Paul Douglas and Ruth M. (Harrel) Menefee. Bob obtained Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. After French High School he shipped out with the Merchant Marines to...
Dorothy Maxine Puckitt Hext
Jan 12, 2019
Dorothy Maxine Puckitt Hext was born in Jasper, Texas April 28, 1928 to Henry and Fay Puckitt. She went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:30, with a visitation starting at 12:30p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Clarence Day of Sabine Tabernacle. Burial will be...
Dana Lee Hollinhead
Jan 9, 2019
Dana Lee Hollinhead, 71, of Beaumont, passed away on January 9, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born...
William A. "Bill" Rose
Jan 6, 2019
A grave side funeral service for William A. “Bill” Rose, 91, of Beaumont will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas. Bill was born on February 15, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas to the late William Gilbert Rose and Elgia Mae (English) Robin and passed away January 6,...
Cody Gene Helton
Jan 6, 2019
Cody Gene Helton, 55, of Lumberton, passed away on January 6, 2019, in Lumberton. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 19, 1963, he was the son of Steve Oliver Helton and Dorothy Jean (Smith) Jannise. Cody graduated from Lumberton High School in 1982. He enjoyed weight lifting and body building so much that he was in many competitions. Cody loved...
Betty Jean DeVersa Troth
Jan 2, 2019
Betty Jean DeVersa Troth Betty Jean DeVersa Troth, 88, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Watkins in Beaumont. Burial will be held at a later date at the VA National Cemetery in Houston,...
Wilma Welch
Dec 24, 2018
Wilma Welch, 92, of Beaumont, passed away on December 24, 2018, at College Street Healthcare Center in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, December 28, 2018, at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Boudreaux. Born in Silsbee, Texas, on August 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Langford Marian Outlaw, Sr. and...
Roy A. Thompson
Dec 23, 2018
Roy A. Thompson, 60, of Beaumont, passed away on December 23, 2018, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, with a visitation beginning at 9:00am, Friday, December 28, 2018, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Corbett Thompson. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 22, 1958, he was the son...
Vera Dugger
Dec 23, 2018
Vera Dugger, 74, of Sugar Land, passed away on December 23, 2018, at Methodist Hospital in Katy, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Bill Morgan of Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park...
Tyler "Lanny" Kirkland
Dec 22, 2018
Tyler “Lanny” Kirkland, Jr., 75, of Beaumont, passed away on December 22, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 1:00pm-2:00pm, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on...