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Wavelen Wayne Fielder, age 74, son of Wavelen Warren Fielder and Tommie Ellen (Rogers) Fielder, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Wavelen Wayne Fielder graduated from French High School, Class of 1968. He then served in the United States Air Force from October 1, 1968 to September 29, 1972. During his time in the Armed Forces, he served one and a half years at the Bien Hoa Base in Vietnam. While stationed at Bien Hoa, he met Yen Huynh. They married soon after and spent 53 years together building a family with two sons, Wavelen Warren Fielder II and Wesley Wayne Fielder. After returning from his service with the Air Force, he returned to Beaumont, Texas where he...

Ual Dudley Williams, 86, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Dudley was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 23rd, 1937, to Ual Aubrey Williams and Margaret Virginia Stubblefield. He graduated from French High School in 1956, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army and continued in the Army reserves for eight years, serving as a Sergeant (E-5). Dudley went on to become a journeyman electrician after completing his apprenticeship. He was a loyal member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 59 years. Dudley married Norma Jean Venable on August 14th, 1997, until her passing in 2013. During his...

Dr. Richard Cunningham Harrel passed peacefully at home in his favorite rocking chair October 8, 2023. He was born in 1935 in Ada, Oklahoma. After high school he joined the Marines. He was stationed in McAlester OK where he met Beverly McLaughlin. They married August 17,1956. She was gregarious and outgoing, and he was quiet and modest, but the marriage lasted 65 years. They moved to Ada, OK where Richard attended East Central Oklahoma University, earning a BS degree in science, and his daughter Kellie was born. The family moved to Guthrie OK where he worked on his Master's degree at Oklahoma State University, and his daughter Terri was born. He then went to the University of Georgia,...

DOLORES ANN LINNEY CARNES, 90, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023. She was born January 31, 1933, in Beaumont, to A. J. (Pete) Aucoin and Bessie Aucoin. She grew up in Beaumont with her sister, Martha Stelly and her brother, Jerry Aucoin. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from St. Anthony's High School where she was active in many school activities, including being a Member of the St. Anthony Majorettes. A number of the friends she made during that time remained in each other's lives and continued to gather regularly for trips and get-togethers. Dolores is survived by her children, David Linney and wife Debbie; Beth Linney Henry and...

Thomas David Jones went home to his heavenly father after his body didn't have the strength to overcome his illness. He was 77 years young. Tom was born on January 18th, 1946, in Parkersburg West Virginia to Clarence and Helen Jones. Soon after the birth of their son his parents moved to Little Rock Arkansas where he would call home for the next eighteen years. He grew up like most boys in small town America with a love for the outdoors. No matter if he was playing baseball or at the swimming pool with friends, he loved being outside. That love turned into curiosity of how things work. Often when he was not satisfied with the answers to his questions, he would research things on his own....

Nita went to be with the Lord, Saturday, 7-22-23. Born in 1930 at her grandmother's home in Houston, TX to parents, Clifford N. Miller,Sr. and Edith I Miller(Ehler), she spent her formative years near the pipeline pumping station(Darst Creek, TX) where her father was superintendent. Later the family relocated to Houston and she graduated from Lamar High School in 1948. She attended Texas Lutheran College (Seguin, TX) before marrying H.W."Bill" Hoce in 1952. After his death in 1975, she met and married Rufus E.Martin,Jr.in 1987. Over the years, she was an active member of Vidor Presbyterian Church; Old Faith Chapel, Vidor and Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, Beaumont. She was a...

Claribel Louise Schnell Kent left this world on June 11, 2023 at home. Born in Philadelphia and moved to Texas in 1944. She was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church, sang in the choir and the Sterling Silver Singers. Memberships include leader of Camp Fire, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts, McFaddin Ward House, Spindletop Museum and Telephone Pioneer Family Campers and retired from ISC as office manager. She was preceded by her husband of 70 years, Robert "Bob" Kent and daughter Gayle Stevens. She will live in the hearts of her daughter Judy and Wayne Koehler, son Alan and Donna Kent, four grandchildren Kelley Allen and Mark, Kent Koehler and Sissy, Diane Wiggins and Jeffery,...

Paul Calvin LaGrappe, age 88 passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, George Ann, after 42 years of marriage. Paul was born in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Alta and Dallas LaGrappe, into a large family of all boys. After high school, "Calvin" started his long career at Texaco Refinery. After years of advancing his position at the plant, he retired with 42 years of service. As a lifelong avid golfer, after retirement, he began playing at least 18 holes of golf up to five days a week. In fact, he showed up early to get a round in before his buddies even showed up! He always spoke fondly of the their trip to Pebble Beach, Florida to play. ...

Carolyn Ann Bellue Holly passed away on March 31, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Carolyn was born July 1, 1943. She was preceded in death by her father, Wirt Everett Bellue, Sr. and her mother, Mrs Marie Cobb Bellue, her nephew, Shane Bellue and numerous aunts, and uncles, She is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins to all of whom she was devoted. Carolyn is also survived by two brothers Barry Lee Bellue and Wirt Everett Bellue, Jr and his wife, Rachel. In a speech class at Northwestern State University, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, September, 10, 1962, Carolyn met James Larry Holly. After a three-year non romantic, very close friendship, on December 7, 1964 Carolyn and Larry attended a...

Bobby Radke, of Burkburnett entered into the presence of the Lord on February 7, 2023, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Radke was born in Beaumont Texas on September 15, 1934 to Paul and Nettie Radke. He grew up in Beaumont Texas. He graduated from South Park High School, Southwestern University, Lamar State University and Texas Women's University. He was ordained as an Assembly of God minister in1958 and pastored churches in north and south Texas. He taught in Burkburnett Independent School District for thirty five years before his retirement in 2004. He was an avid gardener and loved traveling and cooking. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Andrew and Paul Radke,...

Vergil Glynn Hamilton - resident of Beaumont, Texas was born February 19, 1935 in Jasper, Texas - she continued her spiritual journey - Monday - November 28, 2022 Vergil loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with her family for birthdays - holidays and family reunions - she loved when the music began - dancing and singing with her children - nieces and nephews to Karaoke. Vergil especially enjoyed traveling with her family and friends to Casino's - trips with her daughters - Debra - Diane and Denise - sister Martrel and brother- Phillip and nephew- Randy. Traveling to the Caribbean for family Scuba Diving Trips with family and friends - having many adventures along...

Judith Karen Baker, 77, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was retired sales clerk after many faithful years with JCPenney Department Store. Judith enjoyed reading, going to the casinos on her birthday, she was a Dallas Cowboys Fan, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, with a graveside service to be held Saturday October 29, 2022 at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Judith was preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Martha Clum Baker, daughter, Katrina Broussard, and her brother, Kennith...

Ms. Janice Fortune, a longtime resident of Beaumont has passed away. She was most recently living in Brookdale Cypress Station, Spring, TX. Ms. Fortune is survived by her sons Robert Fortune of San Diego, CA, Steven Fortune and wife Andrea of the Woodlands, TX, grandsons, Steven Fortune Jr., and Michael Fortune, her sister Becky DeVillier or Venice, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert (Spud) DeVillier. Ms. Fortune has been an avid gardener, having a yard filled with flowers and fruit trees. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren attending their sporting events. Ms. Fortune was employed by Sears since her high school years and completed her...

Doris King, age 96, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Beaumont. Doris was born July 26, 1925 is Silsbee to John Roy and James Wooten Shepherd. Doris graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur and went on to Baylor University receiving her BA in education and then went on to receive her Masters in Special Education from Lamar University. She was a Special Education Teacher for Deaf Students. Doris was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Preceding Doris in death were her husband, Honorable Jack King, and her daughter, Donna Kay King. Survivors include: son, Brent Russell King, M.D. M.M.M. & his wife Rosemary...

Oris Durelle Vaughn of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the age of 94. Oris was born October 16, 1927 in Tippo, Mississippi. In 1945, Oris enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany, ultimately attaining the rank of Sergeant. After returning home, Oris earned a civil engineering degree from Louisiana State University in 1954. Although he remained a lifelong loyal LSU Tiger fan, Oris moved to Texas upon graduation, working his entire career in the Golden Triangle area and retiring from Synpol, Inc. in 1986. In 1958, Oris married Jeannette Wright Vaughn at the church where they first met, First United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Jeannette and Oris...

Harold was born to Alcide Jean "A.J." Broussard and Carise Delhomne Broussard on July 14, 1937 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He moved with his parents to Beaumont, Texas where his father opened a grocery store. He graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart, Alice Jones in 1957. He attended Lamar College before joining the Marine Corps. He remained in the reserves for 14 years. In 1959, he began working for Southern Pacific Railroad for 14 years as a Switchman. In 1972 he bought Cajun Concrete and worked as a contractor for 25 years. His son, Harold Jr. "Bubba", worked alongside him for many years. Harold is survived by his wife, Alice Jones...

Norman Duren, beloved son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Norman was 75 years old. Norman was born on September 9, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Dr. Norman Duren and Edwina Murray Duren. Norman graduated from Southwestern University with a degree in Spanish and went on to obtain a Master's in Library Science at the University of Texas in 1968. He was a former Cataloger at University of Texas Medical Branch Moody Medical Library in Galveston, Texas from 1972-1984. He dearly loved his time working in the medical library and had a love for books. Norman is survived in death by sister-in-law the Hon. Anne Ashby (Ret);...

Barry Brent Doss, 46 years old, of Beaumont Texas passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from complications after having COVID. Brent was born on September 2, 1975 in Houston Texas to parents Barry James Doss and Ruby Gail Lawson Doss. He was a lifelong resident of Beaumont Texas. He was a Recovery Coach for people recovering from addiction and he was a dedicated member of Impact Church. He loved helping people and his mission in life was helping others through their recovery journey. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and would always show off his Cowboy Pride. He loved listening to contemporary Christian Music and sharing the word of God to anyone who would talk to him. Brent was a loving son...

Helen "Pet" Gerson, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Born to Connie Marshall Mellard, Sr. and Pauline Watts Mellard on June 7, 1935 in West Monroe, Louisiana, she was her parent's favorite "Pet" as a child. Pet was a loving and supportive wife to her late husband, Judge Al Gerson. She stood by his side faithfully in both their private and public lives, and served as President of the Jefferson County Bar Association Auxiliary. Pet adored her three grandchildren; always excited to learn of their next accomplishment, she tirelessly ensured that they were never in want or need. Pet loved her family, and had a very special and close relationship with her siblings....

Lora Zee Lee, 85, quietly passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born on a cool day in Opelousas, Louisiana on October 2,1936. She lived and raised her 2 sons, Joseph Melvin Jr. and Carl Wayne Melvin, in Beaumont for most of her life. She was in her Beaumont home when she lost her fight to complications associated with dementia. Lora was a wondrous, talented matriarch who traveled to the frigid north of Alaska to the warm turquoise waters of Hawaii and many places in between. She was an adventurer, dancer, fashionista, accomplished seamstress, master story-teller and all around Renaissance woman! Many neighbors in Beaumont knew her for her laughter and kindness. She always had time...

Linda Sue Durmon was born on November 30, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas. She attended French High School, and she went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She and her husband of 56 years, Jerry, resided in Beaumont. Linda graduated from Lamar University in August 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and received her Master of Education in Administration on May 14, 1994. Linda worked as an elementary educator, beginning her career in the Beaumont Independent School District as a Special Education Teacher's Aide in 1974. In 1980 she accepted a position in the Vidor Independent School District where she would ultimately spend...