Jul 9, 2024

Joseph Laday III, 69, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Jasper, Texas. 

 Funeral services with military honors will be held a 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. 

 Visitation will be from prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Claybar Kelley- Watkins Funeral Home...

Jul 2, 2024

Hilda Roberta Diehl passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 2, 2024, in Lumberton, Texas. 

 Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Claybar Keley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Phil Burnaman of First Baptist Church Vidor in Vidor, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

 Visitation...

Jun 27, 2024

Terry Lawler Early

1/12/54 – 6/27/24

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

 

Terry Ann Early was born in Bethesda Maryland, on 1/12/1954. Terry left this life on 6/27/2024, to join her parents David Raymond Lawler, Janet Berniece Clark, and her brother Michael James Lawler, in their heavenly home;...

Jun 26, 2024

June 2nd, 1928 — June 26th, 2024

 

Bob Troxell, 96, of Beaumont, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 26, 2024. He was born in Milliken, Colorado to Mabel and Robert Troxell. During his childhood in Longmont, Colorado, Bob was very interested in aviation and started building and flying model airplanes. He also enjoyed skiing and fishing...

Jun 23, 2024

Alfred “O’Neal” Denard, 49, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Marcus Jones. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, June...

Jun 20, 2024

Bonnie Robinson, 74 of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, in Beaumont, Texas. 

 A Celebration of Life will be from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Book Nook Inn, 10405 Cooks Lake Rd, Lumberton, TX 77657. 

 Born in Castroville, Texas, on September 6, 1949. She is the daughter of...

Jun 19, 2024

Elizabeth Paige Balla 

Paige Balla, 55, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas 

Graveside service will be at 3:00pm, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee, Texas. 

Paige was born on May11, 1969, in Beaumont, Texas to her loving parents Glenda and Jim Cochran. Paige will be remembered for her unwavering love for animals...

Jun 14, 2024

Earnest “Nolan” Boykin, Jr.

Earnest "Nolan" Boykin, Jr., 77, of Lumberton, Texas, peacefully departed this world at his home on June 14, 2024. He was surrounded by his family that loved him immensely. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Boykin of Sabine Tabernacle Church...

Jun 11, 2024

Leonard Mark Head

Mark Head, 52, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. 

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 26, 1971, he was the son of Bill Head and Sandra Johnson. Mark will always be remembered for his great personality and his deep love for his family. Mark enjoyed working on cars with his dad, creating lasting...

Jun 11, 2024

Russell Ryan Knepp

Russell Ryan Knepp, 40, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Born in Nederland, Texas, on February 14, 1984, he was the son of James Knepp and Cindy Anglin. Russell's interests were as diverse as they were engaging. He had a knack for building model cars with meticulous detail. His artistic side shone through...

May 30, 2024

May 14, 2024

Lester J. Ryall

Lester Joseph Ryall, 94, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on May 14. 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Saturday May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas. The celebrant will be Reverend Polycarp Otieno of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Burial will follow at Haven of...

May 13, 2024

Scott Overstreet

Jeffrey Scott Overstreet, 58, of Hull, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. 

 

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 20, 1965, he was the son of Harry Major and Mary Overstreet. He will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his incredibly playful personality. Scott was known for his strong character, enjoying a good...

May 11, 2024

Debrah Davis Fontenot

Debrah Davis Fontenot, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Houston, Texas. 

 

Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Halliburton. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.

 

Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Claybar...

May 7, 2024

Felix Alameda has peacefully passed away May 7, 2024,  at the age of 89 in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

A Graveside Service to honor him will take place on May 9, 2024, at China Cemetery in China, Texas at 11:00 AM.

 

Felix was born on May 18, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents Juan Alameda and Selsa Alameda. Living in China for...

May 2, 2024

Velma Inez Fellows

Velma Inez Fellows, 103, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2024, peacefully at her home in Beaumont,, Texas. 

 

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, Beaumont, Texas.

 

Born in Beaumont, Texas,...

Apr 28, 2024

Mike Willard Denby

Mike Willard Denby, 56, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on  October 24, 1967, he was the son of Ronald Denby and Brenda Denby. Mike had a wide array of interests, including fishing, watching sports, and above all, he had a good sense of humor that would light up...

Apr 21, 2024

Rena Jean Blackstock Mills

Funeral Services for Rena Jean Blackstock Mills will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th St., Beaumont, Texas on April 26, 2024, at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Bro. Jeffery Lowe will officiate.

 

Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on April 26, 2024, at 1:00pm.

 

Rena Jean joined her...

Apr 20, 2024

Jim Jarratt Love, 78, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2024. 

 

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont. A gathering of friends and family will start at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Services will be streamed on Calder Baptist Church's Facebook page. 

 

Jim was born on August 5, 1945, in...

Apr 15, 2024

Sharon Irene Franklin

 

Sharon Irene Franklin, 74, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 in Beaumont. 

 

Born on May 1, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to A.J. Harwell and Helga Hasse Harwell, Sharon was a beacon of light in the lives of those around her. Sharon's warm and selfless personality earned her the title of "mother to all" as she...