Jacob Hargis (Jack) Covington, Jr.
May 10, 2015
Jacob Hargis (Jack) Covington, Jr. was born on April 11, 1921 in Cumberland, Maryland to Jacob Hargis Covington, Sr., and Evelyn Cole Covington. He died in his sleep on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015, at the age of 94. Jack held a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan. He...
Sam W. Boaze Jr.
May 9, 2015
Sam W. Boaze, Jr., 92, of Beaumont passed away on Saturday, May 9.. He is preceded in death by his son Sam (Butch) Boaze, III. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Becky Waldron Boaze and one daughter, Carol Boaze Snowden and her husband, Eddie Snowden. His granddaughters, Courtney Elizabeth Snowden, Carley Snowden Holmes and husband Jimmy Holmes...
Reece Warner Williams
May 3, 2015
Reece Warner Williams 82 died Sunday May 3, 2015 at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana Rich Williams, his daughter Kerri Williams Farah, son-in-law Shaheen Farah, daughter Shelley Williams Rajagopalan, son-in-law Shashi Rajagopalan, grandchildren Megan Farah Blick and husband Aaron, Michael Farah, and Priya Rajagopalan, Great grandchildren...
Colonel Donald Ray Pendarvis
Apr 24, 2015
Colonel Donald R. Pendarvis passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2015, surrounded by his wife and children, after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer. Born November 5, 1932 in Jonesboro, LA, to Mr. & Mrs. Allie V. Pendarvis, he went on to attend the University of Louisiana, Monroe graduating with two Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and...
Rene Carol Lynch
Apr 22, 2015
Rene Carol Lynch, age 57, died at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Although taken entirely too soon, Rene managed to bring so much joy to so many and will be forever remembered for her radiant smile, giving nature, and youthful sense of humor. Rene lived...
Nalton Joseph Jannise Sr.
Apr 18, 2015
Funeral services for Nalton Joseph Jannise, Sr., 81, of China, Texas will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel in Beaumont. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment w Mr. Jannise was born June 2, 1933...
Larry Donald Baggett
Apr 13, 2015
Larry Donald Baggett, age 58, of Beaumont, died April 13, 2015. After graduating from South Park High School and attending Lamar University, Larry began a thirty-three year career teaching English in Beaumont and Conroe School Districts. He loved his students and was an enthusiastic companion in their discovery of literature. Larry developed a passion for fine arts and his talents...
Betty Marshall Jones
Mar 27, 2015
Betty Marshall Jones, 83, of Beaumont was born November 13, 1931 in San Augustine County, Texas to Marie Yancey and Glen M. Marshall and passed away March 27, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. She was a former resident of Silsbee. Betty retired from Lamar University and Oil City Brass Works, Inc. She is a member of North End Baptist Church, Shriners...
Mary Katherine Palique Curtice
Mar 12, 2015
Mary Katherine Palique Curtice was born in Beaumont, Texas to Franklin Bernard Palique and Louise Saintes on June 4, 1940. She spent most of her life in East Texas and married Morton Curtice soon after high school in April of 1959. Katherine was a wonderful, loving mother providing a heartwarming home for her three children. She loved people and could...
Ernest Lorenz
Mar 11, 2015
Ernest A. Lorenz, 71 of Beaumont was born June 22, 1943 in New Orleans to the late Milton and Ladane Lorenz and passed away March 11, 2015 at his residence. Ernest was a US Navy Veteran and worked as a truck driver for New Century Transportation before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie (Nelson) Lorenz; two sons,...
Peggy June Marshall
Mar 4, 2015
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Suzanne Beverly
Mar 3, 2015
Suzanne Beverly (nee Gunther) departed this life on March 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with the devastating aftermath of a stroke suffered in 2013. Suzanne was born September 30, 1934 in Pittsburg, PA the eldest of the two children of Claude and LaVaughn Gunther. She met the love of her life James Beverly while a student at The University...
Virginia Votaw Johnston
Mar 3, 2015
Virginia Votaw Johnston, wife of Warren (Jack) Johnston, died Tuesday, March 3rd at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on February 4th, 1924, she attended Beaumont High School and was outstanding in her musical career. Guided by Dr. “Lena” Milam she was married and began her teaching. Virginia played in the first symphony under the direction of Jay Dietzer in the...
Kay Annette Lynd
Feb 23, 2015
Kay Annette Lynd, 68, died peacefully, with blessed assurance, on Monday, February 23, 2015. Born on September 30, 1946, to her beloved parents Mary Catherine (Verble) Dillard and Bob Dillard, she was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, Texas. She was a 1965 graduate of South Park High School. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Bernard Lynd, and...
Robert Leonard Bruno
Feb 19, 2015
Robert Leonard Bruno, 78, of Sour Lake, Texas passed away at his home February 19, 2015. Mr. Bruno was a retired jeweler, an avid golfer and a United States Army Veteran. A service celebrating his life was held February 23, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home Beaumont with interment at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Mr. Bruno was born August 11, 1936...
Elaine Smith Shell Williamson
Feb 15, 2015
Elaine Smith Shell Williamson was born May 27, 1917 in Tishomingo, Mississippi and passed away February 15, 2015 in Beaumont. She was the youngest of seven children born to Calvin and Evie Smith. As a young woman she worked at Douglas Aircraft Corporation. She moved to Beaumont in the early fifties and married her first husband, Jack McKinney. Upon moving...
Mary Eloise Dufrene
Feb 15, 2015
Mary Eloise Dufrene, 63, of Vidor died Sunday February 15, 2015 in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. Visitation will begin 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mary was born December 10, 1952 in Newton Texas to Thomas Copeland and Ana Bell Copeland. She was...
Calvin Henry Taylor
Feb 8, 2015
Calvin Henry Taylor, 89, of Beaumont passed away February 8. 2015. A service celebrating his life will be held, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home Beaumont. There will be a gathering of family and friends Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm also at the funeral home. Mr. Taylor is survived by his...
Ronnie Lynn Buckley
Feb 6, 2015
Ronnie Lynn Buckley, 64, of Beaumont, died Friday, February 6, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Friends are invited to a graveside service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at China Cemetery in China. There will be no visitation. Born on October 24, 1950, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Mr. Buckley was the son of Darryl and Flora...
Monroe P. Findley
Feb 5, 2015
Monroe P. Findley, 93, passed away at Harbor Hospice February 5, 2015. A service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m.in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home Beaumont Monday, February 9, 2015 with a gathering of family and friends planned for Sunday from 2- 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Findley was born August 2, 1921 in...