Shane Derrick Carlin
Mar 16, 2014
Shane Derrick Carlin, 43, was born October 8, 1970 in Groves, TX to Phillip Michael Carlin and Barbara Brasseaux Gillett and passed away March 16, 2014 in Pt. Arthur, TX. He was employed as a Boat Rigger Mechanic with Jorgensen’s Marine for several years. Shane loved his family, friends, kids and the Lord. He enjoyed fishing, fast cars, listening to...
Patricia Wimberly Williams
Mar 9, 2014
Patricia W. Williams, 77, was born on December 5, 1936 in Sour Lake, TX to Julian and Vanda Armstrong Wimberly and passed away in Beaumont on March 9, 2014. She was a retired nurse and a long-time resident of Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Claybar...
Carl Eks Fellows Jr.
Mar 3, 2014
Carl E. Fellows, Jr., 91, was born in Andalusia, AL on November 4, 1922 to Carl Eks Fellows Sr. and wife, Minnalaura. He passed away March 3, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, TX from complications of pneumonia. Carl graduated from Marianna High School in Florida and upon graduation, received a football scholarship to the University of Florida. He...
Donald "Buster" Guedry
Feb 28, 2014
D. M. “Buster” Guedry, 85, was born in 1928 to Lillian and Bailey Guedry and died February 28, 2014. In 1949, he married Ann Pelt. Buster served as deacon, rice and soybean farmer, and cattle rancher. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Ann Guedry, and daughters, Teresa Durrett and...
Rita Marie (Lonergan) Kelley
Feb 21, 2014
March 23, 1935 - February 21, 2014 Memorial funeral services to celebrate the life of Rita Marie Kelley (nee Lonergan) of Beaumont, TX will be held at a later time in Davenport, IA. Honoring Rita’s wish, cremation rites have been held. Rita passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. She was a resident of...
Jesse Lee (Pates) Turner Jr.
Feb 20, 2014
Jesse Lee (J.L., Pates) Turner, Jr, a resident of Sour Lake, TX died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the VA Hospital, Houston, TX, from complications of a broken hip. He is survived by his sister, Ruby Lee Turner Ott of Beaumont; nieces, Linda Ott Reed, and her husband Ron, of Grapeland, TX, Charlotte Ott Hare and husband Rick, of Humble,...
Richard Tucker
Feb 19, 2014
Richard Eugene Tucker, 64, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 4, 1950, Richard was the son of John Reese and Gloria Mae (Cooper) Tucker. He was a project manager in the construction field. He was a very loving and compassionate man who enjoyed life...
Glen Johnson
Feb 18, 2014
Glen Johnson, 87, was born March 31, 1926 in Oakdale, LA to Wilburn and Mamie (Riley) Johnson and passed away February 18, 2014 in Silsbee, TX. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Beaumont prior to relocating to Kountze in 2002. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Mobil Oil in 1983 as an electrician with 33...
Reverend H. David (White) Fleetwood
Feb 6, 2014
Pastor H. David Fleetwood, 68 was born April 6, 1945 in Bedford, IN to Olin and Ruth Terrill White and passed away February 6, 2014 at his residence in Lumberton, TX. A memorial service will take place to celebrate his life at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 1 at Grace Temple, 2226 Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN, officiated by Pastor Murray...
Charles Haynes Hunter
Feb 3, 2014
Charles H. Hunter, 85, was born in Magnolia Springs, TX to Nannie Pearl Hunter and Charlie Louis Hunter on February 21, 1928. Charles passed from this life on February 3, 2014 in his home in Lumberton after an 8 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He retired fromMobilOil in 1985 after 34 years as a Senior Clerk. Charles was a classic...
Virginia Wood Christopher
Jan 30, 2014
Virginia Wood Christopher, 88, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on January 30, 2014 in Boerne, Texas. Memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church parlor. Virginia was born on March 18, 1925 in Beaumont to Ella...
George McCullough Jr.
Jan 27, 2014
George McCullough, Jr., 86, of Beaumont passed away January 27, 2014 at Harbor Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be held January 29, 2014 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A celebration of Mr. McCullough’s life is planned for Thursday, January, 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Sabine Tabernacle. Mr. McCullough was preceded in...
Mary Virginia Coleman
Jan 27, 2014
Mary Virginia Coleman (Hawkins), 89, of Beaumont died peacefully January 27 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. She was born to the late Travis Hawkins and Emma McGaughey (King), September 17, 1924, in Vidor. Mary was a graduate of Vidor High School. She was married to the late Billy Russell Coleman. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. Among her many passions...
James Freeman
Jan 24, 2014
James M. Freeman, 91, formerly of Beaumont, passed away peacefully January 24, 2014 in Tomball, TX. James was born January 19, 1923 in Silsbee, TX to Lee and Dula Denby Freeman. James lived in Beaumont until moving closer to his son, Larry, about three years ago. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 60 years. During this...
Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan
Jan 21, 2014
Funeral services for Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan, 85, of Lumberton, will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Lois Faye Lafitte Morgan was born on November 10, 1928 to E.C....
Susan King
Jan 15, 2014
Susan King, 62, of Vidor passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard Duhon, Lillia Jane Duhon and father-in-law Ed King. She is survived by her husband Larry King Sr, daughter Beth Lisenby, son Larry King Jr, brother James Edward Duhon, mother-in-law Clara King, 4 grand-children, 1 great grandchild on the way, brothers-in-law,...
Christine Colunga Patxot
Jan 15, 2014
Christine Colunga Patxot, 61, of Port Arthur, passed away unexpectedly January 15, 2014. She was born November 25, 1952 to Johnny Colunga, Sr. and Maria Peralez Colunga. Christine was a cook but was not working at the time of her death. She was devoted to her family, especially to her grandchildren and step-grandchildren. When she did have time away she...
Tammy Rene Wilder
Jan 13, 2014
A gathering of family and friends of Tammy Wilder, 37, of Beaumont will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Tammy passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2014. She was born July 12, 1976 in Marion, Indiana to Cheryl Simonis Wyss and Jerry Hyman. Tammy had lived in Beaumont for...
Dorothy Ann Watkins
Jan 11, 2014
Dorothy Ann Watkins, 69, was born September 28, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Grover and Vernel Crawford Cordell and passed away January 11, 2014 in Beaumont, TX. She was a long time resident of the Beaumont area and worked as a provider with A I Agency (Home Health). A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs....
LeRoy Beech Maury
Jan 9, 2014
LeRoy Beech Maury, 71, was born December 3, 1942 in Pueblo, CO to Beech and Dixie Jones Maury and passed away January 9, 2014 in Beaumont, TX. Lee was a self-employed computer programmer as well as an accomplished musician. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 12 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home....