It is with great sadness that the family of Robert C Wilson Jr, 95 of Beaumont, announce his passing on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 20, 1925 in Kirbyville, Texas. Robert was the oldest of seven children born to Robert and Zelma Wilson and grew up in Kirbyville, along with his brothers and sisters Doris, Vernon, Burnis, Don, Faye and Shirley. Later his family moved to Orange where he graduated from Orange High School and in September 1943, Robert was inducted into the US Navy and entered active military duty serving in World War II. He served our country as a Quartermaster aboard the USS Clamour, a mine sweeper in the South Pacific. He served 20 months overseas...

James "Jay" O'Neal, of Beaumont, passed away February 21, 2021. A lifelong resident of Beaumont Jay graduated from South Park High School, attended Lamar University and served in the Unites States Army. Upon return from Vietnam Jay entered the Insurance Business and retired from R.O Williams Insurance Agency. Jay was an avid Lamar University Athletics fan and proud member of "Section BB" at Vincent Beck Stadium. Jay was known by many as "Big Pop". Throughout his life he was involved with young people and various organizations in the community. He was very active with the youth group at Calder Baptist Church where he was known as Uncle Jay and Jaybo, coached and umpired at West End...

Billie Joyce Harrington, 87, of Bevil Oaks, died Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1933 to Winnie Bithy Caldwell and Raymond Alfred Denton in Port Neches. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Phelps, of Lumberton; Pat Musick and her husband, Doug, of Lumberton; brothers, Wilbert Denton and his wife, Sylvia, of Bevil Oaks and Jimmie Denton and his wife, Diane, of Amarillo; grandchildren, Allen Phelps, of Lumberton; Cammie Rodrihuez and her husband, Joey, of Lumberton; Andy Phelps and his wife, Heather, of Dallas; Eric Phelps and his wife, Valerie, of Pearland; Jeremy Harrington and his wife, Tara, of Fannett; Christi Yancey, of Lumberton; Lindsey Busby and her...

Joe E. Polk, Beloved father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather has passed on to join his soulmate Carol Piland Polk. His love of the outdoors and appreciation of nature was gifted to his family through many bird hunts and fishing trips at Labelle Ranch, much beach time on Bolivar Peninsula and some amazing offshore fishing trips where he shared his vast knowledge of the local waters. His wit and joie de vivre will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He leaves his family with many beautiful memories of annual trips to gorgeous and diverse destinations. He was a loving and generous soul. Benefactor to many causes including Lamar University and his alumni Notre Dame. His successful...

William Loyd Goodwin, 83, of Nederland went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was Bill to friends and family but came to be known by everyone in his later years simply as "Grandpa". Grandpa was a member of the IBEW local #479 for almost sixty-three years, and worked as an electrician for 51 years. He loved to work with his hands, lived to serve others, was an avid landscaper, and nothing made him smile more than his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved sports and old westerns (his all-time favorite was The Sacketts). Grandpa was the behind-the-scenes muscle of Grandma's amazing trips, celebrations, and experiences for the whole family. Grandpa was happiest...

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Rice, 66, of Lumberton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born on June 10, 1954, in Beaumont, to Dorothy "Dot" Elaine Young and George Napoleon Rice, Jr. Ronnie was a 1972 French High graduate and spent his years in the grocery business, including owning a few stores of his own. Ronnie, also known as Pawpaw, was the heart of his family. He was a true force to be reckoned with, but if you knew him you loved him. Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Janelle Jones Rice; children, Carrie Bryant and her husband, W.T., Jr.; Ronnie "Bubba" Rice II; Meagan Adams and her husband, Larrin; and Brandi Miller and her...

Ginger Ann Dishman "GAD", 84, passed away peacefully in her home on February 7, 2021. The daughter of Curtis and Laura Davis, she was born on October 13, 1936 in Caldwell, Texas, but as a young girl moved to South Park. Ginger and J.C. farmed and ranched together while raising their three sons, Rodney, Monk, Tuff, and friend, Skipper. Ginger had a passion for their farm business and was involved in every aspect of it, keeping the daily journals and books until recently. After J.C.'s death she became a full partner of Dishman and Sons' Farm and an integral part of growing their agricultural operations for the next 35 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Laura Davis;...

Roy Grady Huckaby of Tallahassee, FL, formerly of Beaumont, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2021, at the age of 90. Roy was born in Orange County, Texas, on October 24, 1930, to Adolph and May Huckaby. He married Glenda Briggs Huckaby on June 21, 1958, and they raised three children, Lisa, Brent, and Amy. Roy was known for his business acumen and involvement in the Beaumont community. He faithfully served God at North End Baptist Church for over 60 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, hunting, and golf, as well as Lamar University athletics. Roy will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and eternal optimism. A private family service will be held under the...

Tommy C. Jones, Sr., 78, of Beaumont, died Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1942 in Hawkins, Texas to Glen and Claudene Jones. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Selwyn Jones, of Beaumont; son, Tommy C. "T.C." Jones, Jr., and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Jannai McClelland and her husband, Mark, all of Beaumont; sister, Glenna Tryon, of Tyler; grandchildren, Garrett Jones and his wife, Bailey; Blake McClelland, and his wife, Danielle; Laken McClelland and her fianc?, Jordan Gonzalez; and Sydney Bean and her husband, Ryan, all of Beaumont; great-grandchildren, Leighton, Mazie and Millie McClelland, Maeven Gonzalez, and Walker Bean (July 2021;) and numerous...

Peter Maddin Power, 89, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend rested his eyes for the final time on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1931 to Warrena Maddin Power and Peter John Power in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Peter, also fondly known as Pit, PP and Big Drum Papa, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from King's College in Halifax. He later attended Nova Scotia Technical College and earned an Engineering Degree in Metallurgy. Peter worked in the steel industry in Canada for several years before moving to Beaumont. He was employed at Georgetown Steel, North Star Steel and Gerdau Ameristeel for 34 years until his retirement in 2004 at age 73. He...

Yvonne Marie LeBlanc Honsberger, 78, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on May 26, 1942, to Beatrix Hitter LeBlanc and Albert Joseph LeBlanc, Sr., in Port Arthur. Survivors include her son, John David Guillory and his wife, Tonya, of Alpharetta, Georgia; daughters, Debby Moon and her husband, Joey and Kathryn Messina and her husband, Brent, all of Beaumont; son, Von Honsberger and his wife, Stephanie, of Missouri City; daughter, Kristen Broussard and her husband, Eric, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Eric Honsberger and his wife, Katy, of San Antonio; Evan Honsberger and his wife, Jamie, of Richmond; Alison Wagstaff and...

Melanie Jane Anderson, 71, of Beaumont, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on January 14, 1950, to Anna Mae Bergeron Babin and William O. Babin, Sr., in Beaumont. Melanie attended Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School through eighth grade and then attended South Park High School. She retired from Dillard's after twenty-six years of service. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her mother, Anna Babin; sons, Bobby Hasting Anderson, Jr. and Chad Anderson and his wife, Caroline; grandchildren, Patrick Hasting Anderson and Audrey Anderson; brothers, Teddy Babin and his...

Evelyn "Sue" Marie Harrigan passed into eternal life on January 22, 2021. Sue was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 15, 1934 to Evelyn Bel and Vincent Lagattuta. She graduated from Dominican High School and Loyola University in New Orleans. She taught elementary school in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana and in Beaumont, Texas for 35 years. She was an active member in Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Outstanding Women Educators. Sue's passion in life was tennis and she was an excellent, competitive player. She taught all 3 of her daughters how to play and love the game. One of her favorite things to do was to take her daughters and their friends to tournaments across the state. She was...

Shirley Faye Wheelington of Beaumont, 71, loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Beaumont. She was born December 16, 1949 in Silsbee, Texas to Clayton E. Glaze, Jr and the late Robbie Lee Glaze. Shirley was a beloved educator for over 30 years in both South Park and Beaumont ISD as a kindergarten teacher, as well as West Hardin. Survivors include her husband Paul L Wheelington of Beaumont, sisters Kathy Wagley and husband Carlin of Nome, Texas and Kim Perry of Duncan, South Carolina, nieces and nephews Amy, Alisa, Aaron, Rachael, Spencer, Steven, and Laurie, and numerous great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her paternal and...

Joe Fowler Tarpley, 97, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born on February 9, 1923, in southeastern Oklahoma, he migrated with his parents and four siblings in two covered wagons westward through Ardmore and Waurika OK, crossed the Red River into Texas near Wichita Falls and continued southwestward another two hundred miles to south Jones County - about 35 miles northwest of Abilene TX. Joe attended public schools in Jones County, graduating as class valedictorian of his consolidated school in 1940. He attended Howard Payne College in Brownwood TX on full academic scholarship his initial year of college. Working various jobs, he paid his college expenses for two years, two...

Elaine Forsvall Verret formerly of Beaumont, Texas, lost her battle with Alzheimer's on January 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. She was born March 3, 1931 in Georgetown, Texas to Clarence and Bertha Forsvall. Elaine was born and raised in Georgetown, Texas into a Swedish family. She enjoyed walking home from school daily for lunch, going to the soda shop with her family and visiting with the boarders that lived with her family. She was the FFA Sweetheart and active in St. John's Methodist Church. She met her husband of 41 years on a blind date in April 1955. Jerry asked her to marry him and move to Phoenix after the second date. She laughed and always said he would have "run for the hills"...

David Ross Odom, 85, of Beaumont, passed away on January 16, 2021, at Gilbert's Assisted Living, Beaumont. He was born October 13, 1935, in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Eunice Hudson Taylor Odom and Willie Bert Odom. Ross was a longtime resident of Beaumont. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Army Reserve. He retired from the Exxon Mobil Polyethylene plant and was an active member of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church. Ross was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kerwin Merritt Odom; his brother, Kenneth Wayne Odom; and wife, Mary Lou Newcomb Odom. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Isaacs, and her husband, W. Dennis Isaacs, of Beaumont; granddaughter,...

Paul Raynell LeDe, 58, of Beaumont, died Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1962, in Liberty, Texas, to Patrick David LeDe and Nolia Ann Gradney-LeDet. Raynell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Catholic faith, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Raywood, Texas. He was employed with Sonoco Logistics over twenty years, as Lead Chef for the Oil Rig's. Raynell loved cooking, and discovering new recipes for the crews, and enjoyed going to Rodeo's and working with his Papa on his farm in Raywood, Texas. Raynell will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul (Fatty) and Edmonia Gradney, David and...

James Albert Robbins, 87, of Beaumont, died peacefully in his home, Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born on September 12, 1933, in Merryville, Louisiana, to George Robbins and Jewell Mahan Robbins. In 1954, James married the love of his life, Shirley Roblow Robbins, and they lived and raised their family in Beaumont, Texas. James, known to many of his friends as 'Robbie', was President of Korect Builders, a mom-and-pop company, founded in 1968. Along with his partner, R. F. Fisher, Korect Builders built many projects and changed the landscape in the Golden Triangle area. After Mr. Fisher's retirement in 1989, James, along with his wife, and son, Bill, kept the company running and...

Dominic Baione "Uncle Rico" 85, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 11, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Jennifer Bonetti Baione and James Baione. Dominic was a United States Air Force veteran. He retired from General Electric after twenty-five years of employment. Dominic was an avid sports fan and loved his Boston sports teams but also had a passion for horse racing. He mostly loved his Sunday dinners while getting to spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Baione; daughter, Stacey Baione, of San Antonio; and sons, Vincent Baione and Christopher Baione and his wife, Lisa, all of...

Curtis Wayne Padgett, 78, of Beaumont, died Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1942 to Cleo Combs Padgett and Chris Talley Padgett, in Kerens, Texas. Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Aline Bickley, of Beaumont; sons, James Padgett and his wife, Stephanie, of China; Mical Padgett and his wife, Wyndi, of Sour Lake; and Kyle Wayne Padgett and his wife, Kim, of Huffman; daughters, Sherri Velez and her husband, Steve of New Braunfels, Lesley Greensage and her husband, Gary Grensage, of Houston and Lisa Bickley, of Houston; brothers, Marion Lee Padgett and his wife, Darla, of Wolf City, Waylon Padgett and his wife, Debbie of Athens, and Chris Padgett and his wife,...