Martin "Marty" Duane Graham, 56, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born September 5, 1964, in Carrollton, to Melba Dean Andis and Melvin Duane Graham. Survivors include his mother; Melba Andis Graham; wife of twenty-seven years, Beth Graham; daughter, Lorellye Graham, and her partner, Jose Zuniga; son, Lukas Graham; daughter, Andrea Graham; sister-in-law, Erin Wyatt and her husband, Loren; and mother-in-law and father-in-law; Nancy and Tom Dalton, all of Austin. Marty is preceded in death by his father; and brother, Michael Graham. Memorial contributions for Mr. Graham may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation; Donation Processing, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown,...

Don Joseph Thompson, 81, of Pasadena, passed way Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home after a lengthy battle with the terrible disease of Alzheimer's. He was born on August 3, 1939, at Hotel Due Hospital in Beaumont, to Bonnie Lee and Ethel Robichau Thompson. His attended St. Anthony Elementary, and graduated from South Park High School. Survivors include his wife, Susan Stohr Thompson; son, Donnie Thompson; daughters, Bonnie Thompson Miller and her husband, Patrick, and Kelsie Thompson; sister, Carolyn Thompson Sens, and her husband, Richard; and brother, Robert Thompson and his wife, Joyce, and several nieces and nephews. Don is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, John...

Susan Kathleen Gaudet, 74, of China, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas- St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born April 14, 1946, in Beaumont, to Irma Kathleen Davis and Max Francis Gaudet. Susan retired as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Nome. Susan enjoyed family gatherings, and especially pecan pies, Mississippi mud cakes, and cheesecake. There is definitely a zydeco jamming good time happening in Heaven for the Gaudet reunion as our Sweet Sassy Sue Sue has been eternally healed and reunited with her parents, siblings, niece and nephews. We are certain Sue Sue danced through the...

Marsha Woody Zummo, 85 of Beaumont, passed away peacefully in her home at Chappell Hill, Texas on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Pauline Lambert Woody and Doyle Woody. She received her early education in Beaumont, Texas and began her dance training at the age of six under the late Judith T. Sproule. She graduated from Vidor High School in 1952 at the age of sixteen, and since has studied under many of the country's great dance masters such as Robert Joffrey, Ben Stevenson, and David Howard to name a few. Ms. Marsha attended Lamar University and in 1956 she founded the Marsha Woody Academy of Dance. In the same year she married the...

Victoria Tristan, 84, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1936, in Mexico, to Marcelina Sifuentes and Pablo Sanchez. Survivors include her children, Socorro Tristan; Avelina Manuel and her husband, Martin; Abel Tristan; Jessica Crosby and her husband, Hector; Carolina Bryan and her husband, Joe; Catalina Rodriguez and her husband, Carlos; Ariel Tristan and his wife, Lisa; Guadalupe Tristan and his wife, Laurie; Fidel Tristan and his wife, Aida; Angelina Diamantis and her husband, Arden; Bernardino Tristan and his wife, Katherine; and Belen Tristan and his wife, Karla; sisters, Josefa Sanchez-Sifuentes, Ignacia Lara, Felix Lara, Amalia...

Jane Esther Lawrence was born August 4, 1928, in Wichita, Kansas, the only child of Bernedette Delahoy and Russell Everett Lawrence. She graduated as Valedictorian of the League City, Texas, High School, class of 1945. Jane then attended Sam Houston State Teachers College (now Sam Houston State University) where she was active in the Wesley Foundation (Methodist ministry to college students) and where she met the love of her life, Wallace. Together Jane and Wallace went to Southern Methodist University, she to the College of Arts and Sciences, he to the Perkins School of Theology. In 1948, when Wallace became pastor of their first parish, the Laneville Circuit, she completed her...

Floyd Allen Landrey, 86, of Kingwood, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 7, 1934 in Morris, Oklahoma to Fred and Maude Harbison Landrey. When Floyd was 12 years old, he and his family moved to Okmulgee, Oklahoma after his father was hired as foreman of the 10,000-acre Baker Ranch. In high school, Floyd was chosen by Senator John Russell to serve as a Page in the Oklahoma State Senate. After graduating from Okmulgee High School, the Baker Ranch was sold and the family moved to Groves, Texas. Floyd attended Lamar University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduation, he married Wanda Anita Cruse on September 27,...

Rodgers Earl Ellis, 91, of Beaumont, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, He was born on May 3, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO to Maurice and Gladys Ellis. He had three siblings, Norma Jean, Maurice and Leslie who preceded Rodgers in death. Rodgers married Anita Ruth Watkins in 1951 and they were the proud parents of two sons, Russell and Brian. Anita passed away from a courageous battle with cancer in 1990. In 1991 Rodgers married Delores Townsley and were married for 29 years before his passing. Rodgers graduated from Pickett School in 1947 and attended St. Joseph Jr. College. He had various jobs in his early years including boxing cereal at Kellogg's, working at his parent's poultry farm,...

Reverend Delphyn J. Meeks, 80, of Mauriceville, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas- St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born December 27, 1940, in Cameron, Texas, to Annie Margaret Jahn and John Edmund Meeks, Jr. Reverend Meeks was a United States Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He was ordained in Beaumont on May 28, 1983. Reverend Meeks loved his flock and spending time breaking bread with them. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting. Reverend Meeks would spend a few weeks every summer with his brother camping and boating on Lake Travis. He also enjoyed poetry and composed numerous poems, several of which were included in random Sunday...

John "Click" Gilbert Caudillo, 85, of Beaumont, Texas, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Click was born on November 2, 1935 in Doucette, Texas. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1954. After graduation, he worked for Edwards News Company as a salesman until he was drafted by the Army in 1958. He was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and was assigned to the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 13th Artillery, in the U.S. Army for two years, which was immediately followed by Army Reserves for 4 years. He was very proud of his service in the Army, always proudly wearing his veteran's hat. After his military service, Click returned to Edwards News Company and, in 1970, went to work with Mandel...

Tammy Marie Singletary, 60, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1960, in Beaumont, to Lou Ann Cornett and Robert Cornett. One of Tammy's first loves as a child was music. Tammy found musical talent at an early age. She practiced piano as a child and eventually played the violin in her high school orchestra. She has since, always found comfort in music. When she met her husband James in 1983, the two began to build their life together. They honeymooned in Acapulco and have ever since always found themselves near the beach or lake in their off time. She also took so much pride working for Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital as a pharmacy technician II...

Carleen Faucett, 88, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1932, in Caldwell, Texas, to Jessie Lytle and Carl Reese. Survivors include her daughter, Cree Fry; son, Bradd Henry; and grandchildren, Amanda Selemon, Reigan O'Quinn, and Jason Faucett. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of forty-three years, Bill Faucett; son, Grant Faucett; and brother, Pat Reese. Memorial Contributions for Mrs. Faucett may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont Texas 77701 or Tyrrell Historical Library Association, P.O. Box 12563, Beaumont, Texas 77726. The family has gathered for her interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park,...

Alzada Bertrand Stansbury, 85 of Fannett passed away on January 24, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born December 7, 1935 to Cora Mae Simmons and Elliot Bertrand, Alzada lived her entire life in Fannett. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Cora Mae Hargraves Bertrand Simmons, her Father, Elliott Bertrand, Stepfather, William "Bill" Simmons, Sister, Beverly Cast. Stepbrothers, Calvin Bourque, Stepsister, Delta Bourque, Son in Law, Dennis Keene, Grandson, Brandon Preston and Grand Canine daughter, Maggie Keene. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Curnes Stansbury, Daughter, Tina Dunham of Fannett, Son and Daughter in law, Tommy & Jackie Stansbury of Santa Anna,...

Estelle B. Allen was born on December 19, 1922 and died on January 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Joe Allen, her daughter Ann Mae Shriver, and her 10 siblings. She is survived by her granddaughters Terri Ann Fulton and Stephanie Estelle Allen; her granddaughters Brandi Rein Fulton, Cheyenne Scout Fulton, and Emily Ann Simmons; her great-granddaughters Jaylynn LuRein Castro and Dallas Rayann Wertz, and her great-grandsons Dakoda Lee Wertz and Zane Mehki Castro, and several nieces and nephews. A gathering of Mrs. Allen's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her...

James "Jim" Charles Nichols, 72, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Jim was born on December 23, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Geraldine Violet Gilliland Nichols and James Burrell Nichols, Jr. In 1953, Jim and his family, the "Four J's," moved from Albion, Michigan to Beaumont where he attended Eugene Field Elementary, James Bowie Junior High and graduated in 1967 from French High School. After graduation, Jim attended Sam Houston State in Huntsville. During the height of the Vietnam War, Jim and several friends enlisted in the United States Marine Reserves and were stationed at Fort Ord in California. After returning to Beaumont,...

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Lum Caswell Edwards III on January 15, 2021. Lum was born on October 6, 1960 and had an extremely happy childhood filled with love, superheroes, and the fantastic. Young Lum was mesmerized by magic, and with his twin sisters, Allison and Catherine as his assistants, he became the "Great Luminee" performing local venues, kids' birthday parties and family events. He never, ever revealed the secrets to his various illusions, much to the consternation of his many friends. "Magicians never tell their secrets!" Lum attended Sallie Curtis Elementary School, Marshall Junior High School, and Forest Park High School. Spurred by...

Charles H. Thompson, Jr. passed away on January 10, 2021. He was born June 17, 1929, in Fairview, Oklahoma, the son of Charles H. Thompson, Sr. and Edith Marshall Thompson. He graduated from high school in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Architecture. He was awarded a silver medal from the Soci?t? des Architects Diplom?s par le Groupe Americain in a national design competition of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. Charles practiced architecture in Beaumont for over 60 years. He acted as principal in the firm of TeVault & Thompson, President of the firm of George Ingram and Associates, Inc., and as principal and chairman of Architectural...

LaDelle Benoit known affectionately as Ladle, Delle, Deli, Aunt Delle and Mom of China, Texas went to Heaven on January 10, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1937 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was the first child of Arthur Castello and Eunice Gallet. Arthur was born in Atilo Cozula, Italy in 1906 and later immigrated to Port Arthur in 1920. Arthur became a US citizen in 1943. Eunice was born in Eunice, LA. Arthur and Eunice's examples of hard work and pride in our nation had a great impact on LaDelle's life. LaDelle loved her "girls". She was blessed with two daughters. She couldn't have been more proud of whatever they did. She is survived by daughters Becky Ames...

Michael Patrizi, 66, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on September 10, 1954, in Beaumont, to Irma Aponi and Victor Joseph Patrizi. Survivors include his son, Jason Patrizi and his wife, Donna; and Jordan Patrizi; grandchildren, Ellis Catherine Patrizi, Michael Rocco Patrizi, Ava Claire Patrizi, and Graham Michael Patrizi; brothers, Dan Patrizi and his wife, Rita; Joey Patrizi and his wife, Brenda; Gerald Patrizi; and Tommy Patrizi and his wife, Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of forty-four years, Carrie Sue Patrizi. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Patrizi were handled through Broussard's Crematorium,...

Dr. Roger Pricer, 78, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Long Beach, California to parents Gene and June Pricer. Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Nelda Chandler Pricer; sons, Duane Pricer and his wife, Donna; and Andy Pricer and his wife, Karyn; grandchildren, Nicole Pricer Guthrie and her husband, Eli; Amanda Pricer; Gabbi Pricer; Brittanie Pricer; Hunter Pricer and his wife, Lanie; and Julia Garcia and her husband, David; brothers, Scott Pricer and his wife, Jan; Gene Pricer and his wife, Connie; and Robin Pricer and his wife, Sissie; sister, Cathie Wallace and her husband, Ed; and numerous great-grand children, nieces, and...

Norma Dean Vige was born April 3rd, 1935 in Eunice, LA, the 1st child of Paul and Hazel Vige. One fateful night, she attended the Saturday Night Social and was asked to dance by Darby. After several months of being inseparable, they were married on December 11, 1949, and she became "Dee" Doguet. Survivors include her husband, Darby Doguet; children, David Doguet and his wife, Sheri; Michael Doguet and his wife, Lisa; Debra Robbins and her husband, Kevin; Deanna Doguet; Pamela Doguet; and Donna Feste and her husband, Dr. Joseph Feste; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. In one word, Dee was selfless. She was always putting her husband, children, grandchildren, and...