Clifford Ray Balsamo
May 2, 2025
Clifford Ray Balsamo, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, at home.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 26, 1962, he was the son of Chris J. Balsamo, Sr. and Carolyn (Hammers). He was a beloved figure in the lives of many who knew him. Clifford had a warm heart and a strong sense of loyalty,...
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich
Apr 30, 2025
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich, 25, died on April 30, 2025, in Fort Cavazos, Texas, where he was a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army at Fort Cavazos. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 23, 1999. Jeremy was raised by his mother Karin and stepfather Douglas Klein. Jeremy grew up in Vidor, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Kittery,...
Harold Henry Clark
Apr 25, 2025
Harold (Chicken Milk) Henry Clark, 85, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Fields,...
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away April 21st, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on December 10th, 1923 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, Winfred lived a full life marked by dedication to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Winfred’s childhood and youth was spent in DeQuincy, the youngest of a large family. He shared...
Kenneth "The Captin' " Roy Ford
Apr 12, 2025
Nov 7, 1960– April 12, 2025
Kenneth Roy Ford passed away peacefully in Beaumont, TX having lived a life of effort, heart, and appreciation for the little things. Born in Port Arthur, TX Kenneth faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and did his best every step of the way. Known for his love of life and the people around him, he...
Dr. Gene N. Barry
Mar 30, 2025
Dr. Gene Norman Barry, 81, of Nome, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., April 12, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 7785 Weaver Dr. in Beaumont, TX. He will be interred at Haven of Rest Cemetery in China, TX.
He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, the first son...
Raymond "Chad" Phillips
Mar 28, 2025
Raymond “Chad” Phillips passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 50. Born on January 28, 1975, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Chad lived life on his own terms—free-spirited, fiercely independent, and full of creativity.
He was the son of William Phillips and Charlotte Reynolds. A talented carpenter and jack of all trades, Chad had a...
Myrtle Locke Lee (Nee Baize)
Mar 15, 2025
Myrtle Locke Lee (nee Baize), 98, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a long, full life defined by her independence, adventurous spirit, and boundless kindness.
Born on April 23, 1926, in Daisetta, Liberty County, Myrtle grew up with a love for creativity and a curiosity about the world. An extraordinary seamstress,...
James Robert "Touch" Teutsch
Mar 10, 2025
James Robert Teutsch of Beaumont went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025 after a long illness.
Jim was born in Taylor, Arkansas on October 21, 1931 to Hazel Britt Teutsch and James Ervy Teutsch. Jim was brought up in the oil field drilling areas in Texas as his father was employed by the Magnolia Petroleum...
Donna Ruth Holliman
Mar 7, 2025
Donna Ruth Smith Holliman, 92, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 2pm on March 11, 2025, at The Anchor in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Johnathan Green.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn.
Visitation will be at 1pm prior to the service at the church.
Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana...
Lane Nichols
Feb 27, 2025
Vander Lane Nichols
Vander Lane Nichols was born on October 3, 1942, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Ethel Marie “Mimi” and Carl Sylvan “Nick” Nichols. He passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Rebecca W. Nichols; his...
Marjorie Lynn Wohler
Feb 25, 2025
We are letting go of a special person as Heaven welcomes a beautiful soul.
Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler (March 6,1948 – February 25, 2025) BEAUMONT, TX –
Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler was born in the Sand Hill Community of Gilmer, TX on March 6, 1948. Lynn, as she was affectionately called, was the youngest daughter of Cleo Sr. and Ima Dean Coulter....
Gladys Pearl Howard
Feb 15, 2025
Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.
Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...
Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene
Feb 13, 2025
Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene
Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...
Marilyn Mary Thacker
Feb 12, 2025
Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.
Born on...
Charlotte Vigeon Warren
Feb 9, 2025
Charlotte Vigeon Warren, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Born on February 15, 1946, Charlotte spent her life dedicated to her family, and her friends.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Nicholas; her son, Charles Warren, Jr. and wife Karin; her daughter, Shirleyann Hogg; her grandchild, Kalli...
Anne Winfree
Feb 7, 2025
A visitation to celebrate Anne's life will be held on February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, Texas, 77702.
Anne Winfree, a beloved figure known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her family, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April...
Mark Allen Lakey
Feb 7, 2025
Mark Allen Lakey, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
Vergine Hebert Trahan
Feb 5, 2025
Vergine Hebert Trahan, 88, born in Lyons Point, Louisiana and a native of Beaumont, Texas passed away February 5, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Vergine was a hard worker all her life but finally succumbed to the debilitating disease of Parkinson’s.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil and...
Joseph Jackson Miller
Jan 26, 2025
Joe Miller (AKA Joe Joe and JJ) peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 80.
He was born in Beaumont and soon moved to Burkeville, Texas where he lived until his graduation from Burkeville High School. Joe entered Lamar and graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1965. He resided in...