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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 was very active in the church wanting to spread love and happiness to everyone she met. Sharon was District President of Akron United Methodist Women, President of Beaumont First United Methodist Women, Girl Scout Leader, and church secretary in Ohio. The family's favorite memory of Sharon was a trip taken to Ireland. Sharon had...

Jean A. Lindsey, 91, passed away at home September 26, 2023. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:30pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas.

Delores Crawford Bundick, nicknamed by her siblings as Dot, 91, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was greeted in Heaven by her Savior, her husband Shelby William Bundick, daughter-in-law Norma Bundick, son-in-law Mike Kamp and a host of family and friends. Dot was born in Fannett, TX to Albert Lindsey and Ida Carr Crawford on April 26, 1932. On November 11, 1950, she married Shelby, and their 60-year union lasted until his passing. Dot was a true Proverbs 31 woman, who was faithful to spend time with Jesus every morning in prayer, reading her bible, and devotional of the day. Those who knew her were blessed by her kind, loving heart and words of wisdom, as well as...

In Loving Memory of Micki Carpenter A celebration of Micki's life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:00pm at Calder Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Calder Baptist Church. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly exceptional woman, Micki Carpenter, who dedicated her life to God, her family and friends, and the world of real estate. She departed this world on September 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by her loved ones and the countless individuals she helped throughout her career. Micki was a revered member of Calder Baptist church. She served in the choir, where her...

William Charles Young, 83, of Warren, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. A Graveside service will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas at 3:30pm. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, August 28, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Brownsville, Texas, on December 10, 1939, he was the son of Marion Harvey Young and Lydia Mae Young. William had a love for reading books and watching westerns, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family. William was truly loved and will be...

Carl Clifton "Cliff" Elliott, Jr., a man who loved his wife completely, went to his heavenly home on May 31, 2023. A graveside services will be 2;00pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery 13851 US-90, Beaumont, TX 77713. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen and Matt Dunn. Military Honors will be provided by Southeast Texas Veterans Group. Cliff was born August 22, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas. His parents were Carl Clifton Elliott, Sr. and Winnie Rose Johnson Elliott. Shortly after graduating from Forest Park High School in 1970, Cliff joined the U.S. Army. He received his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana on September 4, 1972. He was then sent to his permanent...

Sandra Gayle Motte Sandra Gale Motte, 74, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2022, in Port Arthur, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00pm, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ross of Vidor. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 3, 1948, she was the daughter of Joseph W. Hart and Evelyn Hart. Sandra loved traveling all over the place, her favorite way of travel was on a cruise. Above all else, Sandra loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who knew her as "grandma" they were her immense pride and joy. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be missed by all who...

Kathy Walker Bruce Catherine "Kathy" Jo Walker Bruce of Beaumont died July 31, 2022. She was born June 16, 1947, in Austin, Texas. Her parents were Joe Sidney Walker and Mary Frances Engbloom Walker of Austin, Texas. Kathy and David Bruce of Orange, Texas were married for 53 years and raised two daughters, Shelley and Robin. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1969. After marrying David, she taught first grade for a year and then devoted herself to raising their children. David's career moved the family from Austin, to Houston, to Orange and finally to Beaumont. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Shelley Bruce Lane deCourtin of Austin. Kathy...

Johnnie R. Watts Johnnie R. Watts, 95, of Beaumont, Tx, passed away on June 23, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday June 26, 2022, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Tx. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm with a graveside service to follow at 1:00pm Tuesday June 28, 2022, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. 2301 N. Sylvanya Ave Fort Worth Tx 76111. Obituary can be viewed at https://www.claybarfuneralhome.com Born in Smithfield, Tx, on September 05, 1926, she was the daughter of John C. Rose and Gladys Rose. Johnnie received her B.A. in Business Administration and minor in Religious Education from Texas Weslyn University in Fort Worth, Tx. Johnnie was a very...

Funeral services for Patsy (Clawson) Cornelius, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5:00pm-7:00pm, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Patsy Floye Clawson was born February 18, 1932 in Beaumont, Texas to Beulah Marie "Gracie" Lyons and Raibon I. Clawson, and passed away on July 25, 2018 in Beaumont. After graduating Beaumont High School in 1950, she married her high school sweetheart, James "Jim" Reagan Cornelius, and dedicated herself to raising their three beautiful girls,...