Matthew Joseph Francis, Sr., "ChaChi" as family and friends fondly called him, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at age 93. Matthew was a U.S. Army veteran, a retiree of Mobil Oil Refinery, and a faithful parishioner of Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica for over 50 years mentoring the altar servers and was the oldest acolyte (age 84) at the Cathedral to serve the clergy. He volunteered with the Red Cross and in the Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center for over 25 years. He was also a member of several catholic fraternal organizations. His remarkable life can best be described as a quiet trailblazer from afar, but at his heart, an educator, mentor, and...

Frances Pearl Williams, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away at her home with her family on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Frances was a retired school nurse with the Beaumont Independent School District. Memories are left to her sons, Benjamin Keith Mansfield, and Byron Mansfield (Roxane); brothers, Edward Moore (Loretta), Charles Moore, Wallace Moore (Jo Anne), and Richard Moore; sisters, Annie Fisher, Shirley Brown, Veanna Moore, Helen Moore and Linda Faye Fontenot (Shelton); seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild; her caregiver, Emma Peterson; a host family and friends. On Friday, January 15, 2021, there will be a visitation at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral...

Junius Edwards, Sr., 86, of China, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. Junius was a rice farmer and knew the meaning of hard work which he instilled those values into his children. Memories of a life well-lived are left to his wife, Bobbie Edwards; children, Junius Edwards, Jr. and his wife, Natalia B. and Stephanie Edwards Cogshell and her husband, Lyndell; five grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. There will be a wake 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel, 624 Irma St. in Beaumont. The Rosary will be at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10...

Madie Jean Barry, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at her home. She was a retired dedicated educator and who loved teaching children. She leaves memories of a well-lived and full life to her family, Johnny "Beatty" Barry (Sheila); daughter, Terri Harmison (Robert); adopted son, Julius Manus Barry; brother, Boley Jackson, Jr., (Paulette); sister, Linda Neal; grand-daughter, April Gallien; great-grandchildren, Terri and Alyssa; great-great-grandchildren, Ethan, Paige, and Paris; caregiver, Olivia Hill. Also, a host of family and friends. Visitation will be 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Comeaux-Community Funeral Chapel, 624 Irma St. in Beaumont on Thursday, December...

Rev. O. J. Beasley Jr., Pastor of the historic St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX, transitioned on November 20th, 2020. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife Mrs. Maxine Beasley, his daughter Kimla Beasley, his sister Veronica Charles, his nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. He has served as pastor of St. John for 43 years from 1977 to the present until his death. Visitation service is scheduled to occur on Friday, November 27th, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Comeaux-Community Funeral Chapel. Due to our current situation with COVID 19, the family asks that all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing. As a result, the service will be held...

Shardae Nicole Francis-Wise, 19, of Killeen, TX, passed away on November 16, 2020, after a brief illness at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Shardae was a 2019 graduate of West Brook High School. She was pursuing a career as a Pharmacy Technician and recently married PV2 Sabian Wise. Shardae leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, PV2 Sabian Wise; mother, Rena Berry (Lehmon Bell); father, Gary Francis (Betty); brothers, Brian Berry II, Kandra Goolsbee (Alexis); sister, Latoya Berry, and a host of family and friends. On Monday, November 23, 2020, there will be a visitation at 9 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel, 624 Irma St....

Layton Young, 75, passed away on November 12, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Layton was a retired welder from Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Layton Jamie Young and Jimmy Ray Young; grandson, Karter Jamison Young, sister, Johnnie Mae Young-Savoy; brothers, Dallas Young and Adam Young (Melba); brother-in-law, Isaiah Harmon (Alice); sisters-in-law, Velma, Luvenza, Gloria and Roxy. Also numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends. There was a visitation on Friday, November 20, at the funeral home. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, there will be a visitation from 8 a.m. until the funeral service at 9 a.m. at Comeaux Community...

Esther Marie Randle Navy of Texas City, TX, entered her eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Texas City. Mrs. Navy was born January 8, 1935, in Beaumont, TX, where she attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and was a very proud graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, where she majored in Education. Mrs. Navy was a retired Educator of Hitchcock ISD and a devoted member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque. Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 5 pm to 7 pm, followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 10 am, with a viewing beginning at 9 am. Both services will be held at St. Mary of the...

Esther Maude Senigal, 88, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2020, at Baptist Hospital. Esther Maude's greatest joys were her children who will cherish her memories, Roland A. Senigal (Irma), Walter J. Senigal, Zachery Z. Senigal, Nettie Melonson (Nelson), Rena J. Berry, and Trudy Duffie; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; also a host of family and friends. On Saturday, November 14, 2020, there will be a visitation 9 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel, 624 Irma St. in Beaumont. www.comeauxchapel.com

Alice Lewis Patillo, 93, transitioned to be with the Lord on October 29, 2020. Alice was the firstborn of a rice farmer, Louis Lewis, and his wife Dora Broussard Lewis, born in Iowa, Louisiana. Alice completed her public education in China, Texas, where she attended elementary and high school. After graduating from Henderson High School, Alice's zest for higher learning continued to Prairie View A&M College. Alice met and married Frank Patillo, Jr. in 1946. In 1950 Alice & Frank became Patillo's BBQ owners, located on Railroad Ave. in Beaumont, Texas, and currently located on Washington Blvd. and Fannet Rd. Alice & Frank Patillo worked very hard to continue the family legacy and...

Bobbie Jean Dent Mayes passed away on October 27, 2020, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. Memories are left to her children, Samuel J. Mayes, Michael Mayes, and Virginia Nauls (Donald); siblings, David Allen Dent, Blondie Ray Dent, and Dan Ethel Coward; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends. There will be a visitation on Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m. at Vision Alive Church, 4230 Highland Dr., in Beaumont. She will take her earthly rest at Live Oak Memorial Park. www.comeauxchapel.com

Floyd Hamilton Williams, 67, a native of Marshall, Texas, and a life long resident of Beaumont, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, October 5, 2020. Memories are left to his wife, Sheila Williams; son, Dorian Williams; daughter and her husband, Aerin Williams-Smith and Quentin; brother, Darl Bonner; sisters, Avalyn Pace and Ruddie Barnett; special sisters, Henrietta Haynes and Emma Villarreal; grandchildren, Mia, Dorian II, and an Angel due in December; and a host of other family and friends. There will be a private service.

Sarah Ann Thomas passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Beaumont, TX. Sarah Ann was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 12, 1950 to the late Edgar and Frances Thomas. She graduated from Hebert High School Class of 1968. Memories are left to her brother and sister-in-law, Rev. James "Tex" and Ida Thomas; her aunt, Margaret Ann McDonald; and a host of family and friends. There will be a visitation on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 9 a.m. with 11 a.m. funeral service to follow at: Comeaux - Community Funeral Chapel, 624 Irma St. in Beaumont. www.comeauxchapel.com

Rosevelt Redeaux, Jr., 88, of Beaumont, TX passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, TX. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Rosevelt began his long career as a Truck Driver with Sampson Steel in 1955 concluding his employment with Merchant Freight Inc., retiring with 26 years of service. Memories are left to his children, Rosevelt Redeaux, III, Lynette Redeaux, Phyllis R. Thomas (Steven), Tracy Redeaux and Samantha Redeaux; grand-daughter, Regina Virginia Giles and a host of family and friends. There will be a 9 a.m. visitation on Saturday, September 12, 2020 followed by the home going service at 11 a.m....

Josephine Burton, 99, of Beaumont, TX passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She worked as a CNA for more than 30 years before retiring. Josephine was a faithful and active member of Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church for over thirty-five years; where she served to edify God as an usher, member of the choir, Mission and as a Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years John Henry Sr.; children John Henry Jr., Annie Clora and Ruby; seven brothers, and four sisters. Cherishing her memories, she leaves behind a daughter Eula Burton-Josey; sisters, Mary Jones and Lolive Scott (Jim); two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three great-great...

Rose Bell Comeaux Perkins, 90, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Rayne, Louisiana, to Joseph Comeaux and Agnes Granger Comeaux and moved to Beaumont at an early age. On May 22, 1946, she married Edgar "Sonny" Perkins, Jr., and together they raised four daughters and one son. She was a loving and devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with those she loved. She loved to knit hats and she considered it a blessing if you received one from her. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her children, Brenda Oliphant, Carolyn Charlton, Peggy Perkins, Wayne Perkins, and Maggie Perkins;...

Philomena Alice Wiltz Andrews, 88, of St. Martinville, Louisiana died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the residence she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Beaumont, Texas. Alice as she was fondly called was a dedicated educator for over 25 years in St. Martin Parish. She touched many student's lives at Leonville Elementary, Teche Elementary, and Cecilia Primary. She was a devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, Louisiana serving in many capacities through the years. She leaves a beautiful legacy to her daughters, Natalie Andrews Ocansey, Lequita Andrews Baldwin (Charley), and Felicia Andrews Runnels (Cedric); sister, Sister...

Philomena Alice Wiltz Andrews, 88, of St. Martinville, Louisiana died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the residence she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Beaumont, Texas. Alice as she was fondly called was a dedicated educator for over 25 years in St. Martin Parish. She touched many student's lives at Leonville Elementary, Teche Elementary, and Cecilia Primary. She was a devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, Louisiana serving in many capacities through the years. She leaves a beautiful legacy to her daughters, Natalie Andrews Ocansey, Lequita Andrews Baldwin (Charley), and Felicia Andrews Runnels (Cedric); sister, Sister...

Howard Guidry, Jr. passed away at his home in Beaumont on July 24, 2020. Howard graduated from Hebert High School in 1966. and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Howard worked for Mission Petroleum until his retirement. He also worked for Sun Travel Charter Bus Company and BISD as a security guard. Howard was the president of the City-Wide Ushers. He was also a member of The Dorie Miller American Legion and The Brother's Club. Memories of Howard are left to his wife of 41 years, Ella Mae Guidry; step-mother, Annie Bell Guidry; children, Amanthia Williams, Hollie Guidry, Chrishanda Guidry Taylor, Crystal LaToya Guidry, Howard Griffin, Fredrick Guidry, and Kenneth Wayne...

Bennie Ray Hill, 65, of Beaumont, TX passed away on July 16, 2020, at his home. He was a retired inspector for the City of Beaumont. Memories are left to his daughter, Ragean Hill; father, Timothy Hill, Sr.; siblings, Timothy Hill (Margie Nell), Forrest Hill (Angie), Mark Hill, Barbara Sigee (Ed), Theresa Hill (Brenda) and Patricia Landry (Earnest) and a host of other relatives and friends. On Saturday, July 25, 2020, there will be a visitation at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church. There will be a graveside service at Sacred Heart Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. officiated by Rev. Larry Hawthorne. Please remember social distancing, limited seating, and face mask are required....

Johnnie B. Owens, 85 of Beaumont, TX was called home on July 13, 2020, to be with her Heavenly Father. She was a 1953 graduate of Hebert High School. She later went on to continue her education at Lamar University. After graduating she started her career as a nurse and later as a nutritionist, both in the hospital and private sectors. Johnnie was married to her husband, Charles Allen Owens for 50 years before his passing on June 1, 2006. She is survived by her sons; Kevin Owens, Keith Owens, Naim Abdul-Aziz, Marc Owens, and Duane Owens as well as her daughters; Sandra Flowers and Diana Owens-Thompson. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Owens. She also leaves 20 grandchildren, 11...