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Grace Goff Palmer of Kerrville, Texas, died Monday, July 26th, 2021. She was born in Houston, Texas on October 4th, 1927 to her predeceased parents, Luther Jackson Wharton and Vera Roberts Wharton. Her brother, Bobby Jack Wharton and his wife Dorothy also preceded her in death. She moved to Beaumont, Texas in 1936 and attended South Park Schools and Lamar College. She married George E. Goff on October 9th, 1945. To this union a daughter, Pamela Kaye Goff, was born. Pamela married David W. Chance on March 4th, 1978. They had two sons, Justin and Cody, who brought much joy and happiness to Grace. Grace's husband, George, died January 22nd, 1973. Grace worked at Mobiloil Federal Credit...

Kimberly "Kim" Williamson McAtee was born on August 6, 1968, in Beaumont, Texas to Charlotte and Albert Williamson. She was the beloved eldest daughter of a close and loving family. Kim is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, John McAtee, their daughters Jane Ellen and Katherine McAtee, her parents Charlotte and Albert Williamson, her sister Kristin Beal and her husband Trey, her sister-in-law Nancy McGrade and her husband Steve McGrade, nephews Kyle Beal, Jordan Beal, Blake Beal, Harris McGrade and niece Zan McGrade. As a family, we would like to thank Kim's circle of friends who during our greatest time of need, offered their tireless love, dedication, and devotion to the...

Celia Coleman, a beloved teacher, philanthropist, world traveler and matriarch, went home to the Lord on Sunday, the 11th of July 2021. She was born in Silsbee, Texas, on the 7th of November 1931, the daughter of Gilberto and Conseulo Dominguez. Celia graduated from Texas Woman's University and while working as an interior decorator at Foley's in Houston, she met and married Donald Coleman; they moved to Beaumont in 1956 where they raised two children and enjoyed fifty years of marriage, before he passed in 2005. Celia made an impact on thousands of students that attended All Saints Episcopal School in Beaumont, Texas, where she taught art for 43 years. In 2018, she was honored by The...

Colene Crawford Hansen, a resident of Beaumont for more than four decades, died peacefully at her home on July 10, surrounded by people who loved her. She had been grappling with late-onset Alzheimer's disease, along with its complications, for a number of years. Known for her warm smile, outgoing personality, and overall elegance, she had many longstanding friendships in and around the Beaumont area. She was 92 years old. Colene moved to Beaumont from Summit, New Jersey, in 1978 when her first husband, W. Donham Crawford, was named CEO of the former Gulf States Utilities Corp. During Mr. Crawford's tenure at Gulf States, he and Colene made many friends in town and were active socially,...

Olivia Patricia "Dimples" Maceo Messina, 95, of Beaumont, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was blessed to have lived a long, full, and healthy life surrounded by a loving family and friends. Dimples was born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1926. She was the third daughter born to Rosario Charles Maceo and Josephine Fertitta Maceo, Sicilian immigrants. A chubby-cheeked dark-haired baby, Olivia, was often called "Dolly" by her mother and sometimes "Dolly Dimples" by other relatives. Soon Baby Olivia was known as "Dimples" by all. Dimples graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1943. After high school, Dimples went to work at Worth's Boutique Shop as a saleswoman and buyer. ...

Olivia Patricia "Dimples" Maceo Messina, 95, of Beaumont, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was blessed to have lived a long, full, and healthy life surrounded by a loving family and friends. Dimples was born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1926. She was the third daughter born to Rosario Charles Maceo and Josephine Fertitta Maceo, Sicilian immigrants. A chubby-cheeked dark-haired baby, Olivia, was often called "Dolly" by her mother and sometimes "Dolly Dimples" by other relatives. Soon Baby Olivia was known as "Dimples" by all. Dimples graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1943. After high school, Dimples went to work at Worth's Boutique Shop as a saleswoman and buyer. ...

Lena Mae Nunez, 96, of Beaumont, died Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1924, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Pearl Langla and Albert Babb. Survivors include her sister Pat Luquette; children Gilbert Nunez, Jr. and his wife Angie; Michael Nunez and his wife Diane; Mark Nunez and his wife Michele; Michele Domec and her husband Dean; Shawn Nunez and his wife Becky; Kevin Nunez; Erin Nunez Roper and her husband Joe; daughter-in-law Glenda Nunez; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years Gilbert Nunez, Sr.; parents Albert and Pearl Babb; bother-in-law Leo Luquette, Sr.; son, Dan...

Wilbur Lee (W.L.) Pate, Jr., entered the world on July 20, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas as the second child and first-born son of Connie Marie and W.L. Pate, Sr. It was in a small, modest duplex on the corner of Magnolia and Live Oak where a 72-year fervent allegiance to the city, state, and country of his birth began. On Sunday, June 20, 2021, he completed his service to his community and nation and began anew in his heavenly home. W.L. was a patriot who loved his country and believed that the United States, Texas, and Beaumont were worth fighting for through defending one's country, serving in the halls of government, and supporting your community. His patriotism and love for this country was...

Lorene A. Green, 97, of Hamshire, died Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Nederland, to Agnes Johnson Gallier and Zead Curtis Gallier. Lorene retired from Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District after decades of service in many capacities. She worked in a doctor's office as a Medical Assistant for many years and also cooked for the Pipkin Ranch for fifteen years. Lorene will be remembered for her yardwork and cooking, especially her famous jelly and dirty rice. She will also be remembered by her family as a loving wife, Mother, and Granny. Survivors include her daughters Anna LeBlanc of Stowell and Joyce Hart of Clarksville, Tennessee; sons Rodney Green and...

Rosa de Lourdes Gracia-Uribe, 77, of Groves, died Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1943, in Ciudad del Carmen, Campehe, Mexico, to Maria De la Luz Barrera Mayorga and Alfonzo Uribe Ancona. Rosa was an amazing mother and wife, who started her life as a legal secretary in Mexico and became a seamstress in Brownsville for many years until her retirement. She started her own business as a restaurant owner for over fifteen years, in amazing typical Mexican food "Los Taquitos" was where we met many friends. Through her restaurant she was able to teach her children and grandchild their beautifully rich culture. Survivors include her sons, Miguel Angel Urie and his wife,...

Denise Marie Kura left this world to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 30. She was born on August 18, 1954, to Dallas and Joan Harney in Anderson, Indiana and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas. Denise loved the Lord, and this love was made clear to everyone she came in contact with. She was a gifted and compassionate teacher for twenty-eight years, and in her free time she enjoyed studying the Bible with her BSF group. She loved her family fiercely and they are left with wonderful memories of great times spent together. Her greatest love, second to her love for the Lord, was for her husband, Randy. In a conversation before her death, Denise stated, "I like what we said about my death being a...

Antoinette Ann Daleo Mabe, 83, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. Antoinette was born on July 30, 1937, in Beaumont, Texas to Johanna Fasulo Daleo and Anthony Joseph Daleo. Antoinette graduated from Saint Anthony High School in Beaumont in 1955 and graduated from Lamar University with a degree in education in 1958. She started her career teaching at Saint Anthony High School in 1958. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from Texas A&M Kingsville. She subsequently worked in Educational Administration in the Central Texas area until her retirement. She met the love of her life, George Wade Mabe, while working in Smithville, Texas. They were married by Father Joseph...

Ralph V. Lunsford, Sr., 93, of Beaumont, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born October 19, 1927, in Temple, to Inez Signa (Horner) and Ralph Martin Lunsford. Survivors include his son, Robert "Bob" Lunsford and wife, Laura of Kingwood; stepdaughters, Cheryl Fels and husband Don of Pearland; Carol Green and husband Dick of Boerne; grandchildren, Holly Denise Butler and husband, Jens of Fairfield, IA; Ellen Lynn Holaway of Nacogdoches; Rose Lee McCarty of Rusk; Julie Anne Bunn of Atascocita; Jeffrey Kent Overstreet of Austin; great-grandchildren, Charles Butler; Michael, Catherine, and Rebecca Holaway; Summer, Rita, and Dan Martinez; Kora (Powers) Hattenbach; Evie Bunn; two...

Nell McCallum Morris was a creative, generous, and visionary woman who loved her family, community and friends. Nell was born in Carlisle, Texas on November 22, 1938, and died peacefully at her home on May 24, 2021. She and her sister Beverly were raised by their mother Wilma Adams and grandparents Nellie and Lee Boyle in Arp, Texas. Nell is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. William T. Morris and daughter Amy Morris, granddaughter Eliza Nell Beech, son-in-law Kenny Kurtzman and daughter Jennifer Morris and niece Stacy Crawley and children Lauren and Jonathon Crawley. Nell is also survived by sisters Teresa Mattingly and Caroline Thoman and a vast number of friends she made on her...

Patricia Ann "Paddi" Dollinger Gilstrap, age 70, formerly of Chatham, Louisiana passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born on April 30,1951 to Lucille and Francis O. Dollinger of Beaumont, Texas. She was a graduate of Kelly High School in 1969. She enjoyed traveling just to take in the beauty of various states. She loved nothing more than her husband, kids, grandkids, and family, and would do anything for them at the drop of a hat. Her laugh was unmistakable and could light up the room no matter the situation. She never met a stranger and could talk for hours. Her love was widespread and easily noticed. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by all those who were blessed...

Evelyn June Sheridan McGrede passed peacefully on the morning of May 14, 2021 after numerous health struggles. Born in Houston, Texas on June 3, 1937, she lived her early years in the Houston Heights. In August of 1956, she married Louis Harris McGrede and moved to Pasadena, Texas, where they lived and raised a family for the next 30+ years. During those years, June was active in many community service groups as well as organizations supporting her family. June dedicated her entire life to her family and was the head cheerleader for her husband and their two children, Steve and Linda. As a devoted mom, June assumed the role of "Neighborhood Mother of the Locklaine Gang," which was...

Darlene Knight, 91, of Port Arthur, died Friday, Mary 14, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1929, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Bridget Matherne and Walter Richard. Darlene loved music and dancing and she was an excellent cook. She was very social and enjoyed people and playing bridge. Darlene will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and DeeDee. Survivors include her son, Lewis Knight and his wife, Linda, of Kingwood; daughter, Susan Byrom and her husband, Tim, of Beaumont; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of fifty-six years, Billy Knight; daughter, Laura Frederick; four sisters; and four brothers. A graveside service...

James Russell LaComb (Jimmie), 92, of Beaumont, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born at home, on September 23, 1928, in Orange, Texas to Amy Dartez and Leslie LaComb. Jimmie lived in Beaumont, Texas for many years. He was a Certified Public Accountant studying home courses with Becker C.P.A. and received his certification 1975. In 1976, Jimmie and Allen LeBlanc formed LaComb & LeBlanc, C.P.A.'s. Jimmie trained both his daughters and they worked together with him for twenty years, and he finally retired at the age of 70. Jimmie liked to spend time with his family, and he loved to gamble. In his younger days he was a member of the Lions Club and bowled...

Carter Reece Osborn, 6, of Beaumont, died Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born on April 1, 2015, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Taylor Elizabeth Osborn and Gary Dion Roberts. Carter loved soccer and basketball, and especially dressing up. He enjoyed posing for the camera and was very fond of his PlayStation. Carter will be remembered as a loving son, brother, grandson, and cousin. Survivors include his parents; Taylor Osborne and Gary Roberts; brothers; Bentlee Roberts; Brennan White; and Cameron Roberts of Fredericksburg, Virginia; sisters; Aaliyah and Selena Roberts of Fredericksburg, Virginia; grandparents; Tracy Osborn of Beaumont; Robert Glover of Atlanta, Georgia; and Verna Roberts, Gary...

Mary Katherine Isaacks, 66, of High Island, Texas departed this life on Friday, May 7, 2021 after a long, brave fight against cancer. She was born on November 2, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to Gilbert and Virginia Mae Emmons. Katherine went to Nederland High School and lived most of her life on the Bolivar Peninsula where she raised her four kids, loved to walk on the beach, and enjoyed planting beautiful plants and flowers. She also loved music, jewelry, shopping at thrift stores for t-shirts and cute knick-knacks, and spending time with her beloved fur babies: Bella, Missy, Ginger Mae, Stormy, and Punk. Her children and grandchildren brought her great joy and she always put them before...

Susie Hesseltine, 76, of Beaumont, died Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born on November 28, 1944, in Rockport, to Evelyn Warden and John Jess Williams. Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Donny Hesseltine; daughters, Tammy Lake and her husband, Ray; and Pam Romero and her husband, Daniel; grandchildren, John Wyble and his wife, Rayann; Donny Wyble and his wife, Lindsay; Ryan Romero; Jeremy Lake; and Misty Barras and her husband, Brooks; great-grandchildren, Jaelyn Attaway, Jase Wyble, Rylee Wyble, Cooper Wyble, Brock Wyble, Gunner Lake, Londyn Lake, Bailee Barras, Brycen Barras, and Bentley Barras; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son,...