Linda Irene Squyres Linda Irene Squyres, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2024. Born in Ranger, Texas, on May 29, 1938, she was the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Roy Plumley and Faye Plumley. Linda was a remarkable individual who lived a life filled with passion and creativity. She loved painting and drawing anything that sparked her imagination....
Celebrating the Life of Tommy Lynn Day November 9, 1929 – December 26, 2023 Tommy Lynn Day passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023, at his home in Bevil Oaks, Texas, at the age of 94. He was born on November 9, 1929, at home in Center, Texas, to Jiles Cicero Day and Mildred Clyde Carlisle. He...
Portia “Mimi” Cox, 74, of Groves, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at her home in Groves, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas,...
Sharen Ann Kirksey was born in Dayton, Texas, to Sara Depuy Kirksey and Turner Kirksey on September 3rd, 1952, on her only sibling's 6th birthday. She joined her parents and her brother again on December 20th, 2023. Sharen graduated from Dayton High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority....
Alvin Frederick Hall Alvin Frederick Hall, 77, of Groves, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be at 3:00pm, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Haven of Rest in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from at 2:00pm, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Haven of Rest in Beaumont, Texas Born in Nueces, Texas, on August 21,...
Elden Lee Crosby, 84, of Lumberton, Texas passed away on December 9, 2023, at his home in Lumberton, Texas A Celebration of his life will be held on January 11, 2024, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Book Nook Inn in Lumberton. Cremation has already taken place and his ashes will be spread in his home state of Colorado in the Rocky...
Elden Lee Crosby, 84, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Lumberton, Texas. More information and the service times will be provided at a later date.
James Derwin Northen James Derwin Northen, 82, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Fleming. Cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home...
Sharon Kay Smith Sharon Kay Smith, 84, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 11:00am, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Jeremy Wester. Born in Winfield, Kansas, on September 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Jesse Blankenship and Laura Blankenship. She...
The Whiddon family lost a mother and prayer warrior last week. Nancy Ruth (Gantt) Whiddon died on November 11, 2023 at the age of 93, In Leander Texas. Nancy will always be remembered as "Nanna" by her family. She was always talking about her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved for her family to send pictures to...
Mary Darlene Fountain Mary Darlene Fountain, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November10, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial gathering will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Lloyd Sherrill Rodgers, and Ruth Cornelius (Russell) Rodgers....
Lillian Odell McCullough Lillian Odell McCullough, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverand Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle...
Larry Ronald Young Larry Ronald Young, 79, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home, in Lumberton, Texas. Visitation will be at 6:00pm, Monday, November 13, 2023, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Loeb in Lumberton, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November...
George Clinton Cowart George Clinton Cowart, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 18, 1944, he was the son of Joseph Clark Cowart and Vernie Cowart. George was a long-time member of First...
Robert “Joe” Vickers Joe Vickers, 83, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Uvalde, Texas, on February 13, 1940, he was the son of Fred Eason Vickers and Melba Jane (Davis) Vickers. Joe was a devout Christian who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He was a faithful and loving husband as...
Pauline Farrar Mildred Pauline Farrar, 100, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Henry Smith. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023,...
Margaret Audrey Mueller Margaret Audrey Mueller, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Cement City, Michigan, on March 9, 1936, she was the daughter of Clarire Rathbun and Audrey Rathbun. Margaret was a long-time member of Turning Point Church in Adrian, Michigan for many years. She was everyone’s friend, mother, grandmother, advocate,...
Ben F. Lee Ben Lee was born in Beaumont, Texas, July 11, 1944, to Lydia Voyd Frank Lee and Benjamin Franklin Lee, who have both preceded him in death. Ben went to be with Jesus, holding hands with his family, October 18, 2023, at the age of 79 after complications from previous medical conditions added to covid. Funeral services will...
Ruth Henrietta Ebert Wade, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday October 16, 2023, at Carriage Inn Independent Living Facility in Katy, Texas. Ruth was born in Schertz, Texas, and then moved to Seguin,Texas, until she graduated from high school. She attended Texas Lutheran College and graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a degree in Education. She began...
WILLIAM “BILL” McILRATH Bill McIlrath, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, stepped into everlasting life on October 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas ( https://saintandy.org/ ). A fellowship reception will be held at the church directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family...