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Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave. Obituaries
Beth Gay, 82, died peacefully in her sleep, March 16, 2024, at Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care in Tyler, Texas. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, she loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Ella Alberta Werner and Elmer Carl Gainey, her sister, Mary Patricia Gainey, and her husband of 51 years, Robert “Bob” Allen Gay. Born October 2, 1941, in Houston, Beth excelled in school, graduating from Southern Methodist University and later University of Texas with her master’s degree. For many years, she worked as an elementary school educator, teaching first graders how to read and write. She also worked as an assistant principal for Beaumont Independent School District before retiring in 2007. She loved her pets (fur babies), shopping for all things collectable, painting and other creative activities, playing Bridge, and trips to her family cabin in Ruidoso, […]
Barry James McGraw, 66, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Patricia Hutto and James David McGraw. Barry loved animals and helping people in need. He fed the homeless weekly up until a few weeks ago, and also gathered donations throughout the year and passed them out. Survivors include his mother, Pat Callender of Helena, Alabama; daughter, Bianca Colletta and grandchildren, Marlee and Cole Colletta, all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; brother, Brian Callender of Alabaster, Alabama; and sisters, Terri Rimbey of Flower Mound; Sharon Davidson of Uvalde; and Kim Batts of Beulaville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, James David McGraw; and brother, Mitchell Paul McGraw. Memorial contributions for Mr. McGraw may be made to Some Other Place, P.O. Box 0843, Beaumont, Texas 77704. Cremation arrangements for Mr. McGraw were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under […]
James Everette Harmon, 84, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1939, in Church Point, Louisiana, to Mary Ruth Constantine Harmon and William Anthony Harmon. When James’ daughters were young and the family was living in Illinois, he would take them out to hunt fossils in the strip mines. He would bond with his family through adventure and finding the most unique relics. James was fun and easy-going and was the source of his daughter’s most fond childhood memories. Despite his very serious side, he liked to make kids laugh and he would often speak like Donald Duck to his daughters and their friends. The neighbor kids like him so much, they would often knock on the door and ask Mrs. Harmon if he could come out and play. James could be a bit mischievous at times. When his daughter, Brigitte, was around five […]
Bennie Victor Janecka was born on January 22, 1939, in Weimar, to Victor and Annie Janecka. He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and Weimar High School where he played several sports and participated in AG related classes. During those years, he was nicknamed “Fox.” He grew up on the family dairy farm with his sisters, Georgia Ann, Anna Lee, and Linda. During this time, he meets his wife of sixty years, Maedell Ann Meyer of Schulenburg. They were married on May 18, 1963, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, Texas, where they also celebrated their 50th anniversary. They lived in Houston for several years while Bennie started working for Graybar Electric. In 1973, he transferred to Beaumont, where they raised four children, Mark, Melissa, Stacy, and Jason. During those years, Bennie was involved in many organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Texas Pro Life, Gene and Lonnie’s Chili […]
Renita Gail McDonald Barlow, 60, of Orange, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1963, in Orange, to Jeanette McDonald and Tommy Bradford, Sr. Renita loved God and had tremendous faith. She was a fighter until the end. She fought a good fight and finished the course that was predestined from God. Renita accepted the Lord as her Savior. She loved to study the Bible and write down scriptures. She was a member of Sixth Street Community Church where she served under the leadership of Superintendent Anthony D. Thomas Sr. She loved her church family. Renita was a “people person”. She was a woman that loved to help others. She would give you her last. Renita was known as the Family Anchor Woman as she kept everyone up with the news, events, and weather. She loved her family so much. She had a great passion for […]
Primitiva “Bebay” A. Jeffries, 92, of Beaumont, died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1931, in the Philippines, to Fausta Sansoles and Felipe Anoñuevo. Survivors include her children, Lee Jeffries and Janet Jeffries and grandchildren, Madisen Thide and Riley Jeffries Thide. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde Jeffries; daughter, Emelie Ann Jeffries; siblings, Catalena Vidal, Edro Anoñuevo, Emilio Anonuevo, Esperanza Vidal, Justina Acero, and Glyceria Sumayo. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708. A gathering of Mrs. Jeffries’ family and friends be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont with […]
E. Stephen “Jake” Jacobs, 57, of Beaumont, went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1966, in San Antonio, to Lucille Wagner Jacobs and Edwin (Jacobs) Jakubowski. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Melody Jones Jacobs; children, Kaffrey Jacobs and Ryeley Jacobs and his wife, Shelby; sisters, Julie Chisolm and her husband, David; Pamela Foster and her husband, Steve; and Maribeth Start and her husband, Daryl; nieces and nephews who adored him, and a host of relatives and friends. Jake graduated from Anahuac High School where he excelled in football as quarterback and safety, baseball as pitcher, running track, and singing in choir. He graduated from Lamar University, going on to become the Service Director at the Tower Club, here in Beaumont, and eventually owning his own restaurant, The Porter House, in Ocean Springs, […]
Juan Antonio Sanchez “PELON”, 71, of Beaumont, died Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Galveston, to Maria L. Guerrero Sanchez and Lorenzo P. Sanchez, Sr. A Vietnam Era Veteran, PELON enjoyed his time in Germany where he served as a diesel mechanic and claimed to have invented the meat lover’s pizza. He was Honorably Discharged as a Specialist IV from the United States Army in 1979. PELON returned to Beaumont where he worked as a mechanic for the City of Beaumont. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. Beloved brother, uncle, friend, and father to numerous fur babies, PELON will be truly missed. Survivors include his sisters, Virginia Escamilla, Maria Louisa Rodriguez, Maria Del Socorro Sanchez, Alicia Alfaro, Dolores Sanchez, and Martha Ayala; brothers, Ricardo Sanchez, Sr., Enrique Sanchez, Sr., Hector A. Sanchez, Sr., Francisco G. […]
Joyce Ruth Duke Beaumont, of Vidor, was born September 4, 1949, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Reverend Bennie Carlton and Willie Ruth Duke. On February 15, 2024, she went home. Joyce was a woman of many talents. She was an accomplished piano player. In her seventy-four years on this earth, she left a shining example of what compassion, sacrifice and love should be. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Duke. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her brother, Danny Duke (Karen) of Vidor; sisters, Vickie Rausch (Richard) of Port Neches; and Lillie Ramtahal (Ray) of Beaumont; son, Bennie White (Laurie) of Groves; and daughters, Gladys Fountain (Richard) of Buna; Lachelle White (Adam) and Crystal Sides, all of Vidor. Joyce was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother with fourteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A gathering of Mrs. Beaumont’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., […]
Margaret Kyle Hopkins, age 92 of Seguin, Texas formerly of Beaumont, Texas passed away on February 12, 2024. Margaret, also known as “Meg” and “Mom” was born in Beaumont, Texas June 30, 1931, to Jules and Brudge Kyle. She attended Mary Baldwin Women’s College for 1 year and then the University of Texas for 3 years where she was a Phi Beta Pi and studied language arts. While at the University of Texas, she met the love of her life, Wallace Kimbrough Hopkins (Wally). Margaret married Wally on February 2, 1952, at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Beaumont, Texas. Soon after their wedding, they moved to El Centro California where they lived in a Quonset hut for 3 years while Wally served in the Navy. This is where they had their firstborn child, Pam. Many memories were shared about the Quonset hut time of their lives and how happy they […]
Kirk Matthew Mullenax was born on July 29, 1960, in Port Arthur, to Jeanette McClosky Mullenax and Manuel Mullenax. He grew up in Beaumont on Bristol Drive with his four brothers, David, Mike, Don and Greg, and sister, Leslie. As a child he enjoyed sports, riding his bike everywhere and playing with his many friends in the neighborhood. He attended St. Anne’s Catholic School through eighth grade and went on to Forest Park High School where he played football and excelled in academics. After high school he attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in engineering. Kirk worked at General Dynamics in Dallas, but his creative spirit and love for art would pull him in a new direction. He moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and while restoring and framing artwork, he began a successful art career. Kirk was invited to showcase his work at art shows throughout […]
George Donald Logan, Jr., 75, of Lumberton, died Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Mary Rondeau Logan and George Donald Logan, Sr. Survivors include his children, Eric Logan and his wife, Jessica, of Somers, Connecticut, and Erin Shantel and her husband, Arine, of Morrisville, New York; grandchildren, Everett Logan, Gracie Logan, and Addison Shantel; sisters, Patricia Landers of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, and Barbara DeMarco and her husband, Ronnie, of West Springfield, Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Charles Chiappetta, of Beaumont; his boys, Buddy and Bear; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Chiappetta. A gathering of Mr. Logan’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be […]
Charles Daniel “Dan” Welch, 74, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1949, in Port Arthur, to Mary Gladys Hebert and Martin Lionel Welch. Survivors include his children, David Welch and his wife, Janell; Danny Welch and his wife, Tiffany; and Angela Welch Halpin and her husband, Chris; mother of his children, Sammie Nallie Welch Lawless; grandchildren, Cody Welch and his wife, Stormy; Angeliese Smith; Dawson Welch; Mason Welch; Emily Bryan; Kayla Halpin; and Kai Halpin; brother, Anthony Lawrence Welch; and sister-in-law, Sandra Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Nelson Welch; Lionel Royce Welch; and James Allen Welch. Memorial contributions for Mr. Welch may be made to American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692 Dallas, Texas 75284. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Welch were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Charlotte Ann Toth, 82, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1941, in Port Arthur, to Gladys Mary Comeaux and Homer Joseph Fontenot. Survivors include her daughters, Vicki Cook and her husband, Jim and Phyllis Feil and her husband, Don; sister, Denise Fontenot and her husband, David; grandchildren, Casey Johnson and his wife, Rachel; Chelsea Marshall; and Kendall Johnson and his wife, Tina; great-grandson, Karson Johnson; and nephew, Jacob Hamilton. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Timothy Cervantes, and niece, Mandi Marks. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society – Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705. Mrs. Toth’s cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Opal Zeagler Hogan, 99, of Kirbyville, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1924, in Bronson, to Margaret McLanathan and William Zeagler. Survivors include her children, Ronny Hogan and his wife, Nancy; Kay Morgan; and Roger Hogan; grandchildren, Bart Hogan and his wife, Desiree; Carol Kroner and her husband, Ricky; and Theresa Smith and her husband, Mitch; great-grandchildren, Blake and his wife, Kori; Kaleb and his fiancé, Whitney; Dillon and his wife, Taylor; Trent and his wife, Cassity; Wyatt; Christian; Carmen; Mikole; Aiden; Bryce; and great-great-grandchildren, Brittlynn and Keely. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvin B. Hogan; grandchild, Charlie; son-in-law, Clyde Morgan; and sisters, Georgia, Ruth, and Nita. A gathering of Mrs. Hogan’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her interment […]
Rosemary Gonzales, 89, of Beaumont, passed to meet her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, to Donato Gonzales, Sr. and Maria Lopez Gonzales. She lived in Beaumont 85 years and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1953. Rosemary worked at San Jacinto Savings for 10 years. She also worked at The Fair Store and The White House until she retired. Rosemary was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was devoted to her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Gonzales, Angel Gonzales, Raymond Gonzales, Oscar Gonzales; and sister, Emma Reyes. She is survived by her brothers, Frank Gonzales of New Braunfels; Don Gonzales Jr and his wife, Alice, of Beaumont; and Johnny Gonzales and his wife, Velia, of Sugarland, Texas; sister-in-law, Terry Gonzales of Spring, Texas; and numerous nieces and […]
Larry Wood, 75, of Vidor died Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1948, in Newton to Daisy Ruth Ward and Dennis Andrew Wood. Survivors include his children, Lance Wood and his wife, Hope; Jeremy Wood and his wife, Hilary; and Ginnifer Rogers and her husband, Joey; grandchildren, Hanna Wood, Emma Wood, Luke Wood, Katie Wood, Jacob Wood, Vance Wood, Kassie Flores, and Lena Rogers; sister, Patsy Hetzel; and brother, Bobby Wood. Larry is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; and brother, Thomas Wood. Memorial contributions may be made to Jordan Thomas Foundation, 9005 Overlook Boulevard, #742, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Wood were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Faye Broussard Prejean, 87, of Beaumont, died surrounded by family on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born on June 11, 1936, in Maurice, Louisiana to Ada Hebert and Jean Camille Broussard. Faye graduated from Maurice High School in 1954. She went on to graduate from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in Beaumont in 1957 as an R.N. Before retiring, Faye worked for Dr. Toomim, Hotel Dieu, St. Elizabeth, and MASH. While at Hotel Dieu, she met the love of her life, Paul Prejean. In September 1959, they were married at St. Puis Catholic Church. Soon after, they started their beautiful family and lived out their remaining years in Beaumont, which included many fun gatherings with family and friends. On a double date with her husband Paul, she met who came to be her lifelong confidant, Mary Dibello. Their friendship would last up until Faye’s last day, they were the […]
Tomas Castelan Jaimes, 77, of Beaumont died Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1946, in Mexico to Guadalupe Jaimes and Lenoardo Castelan. Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Margarita Castelan; children, Jorge Castelan and wife, Cindy; Yolanda Rodriguez and her husband, Pedro; Naomi Castelan; Efrain Castelan; Janet Blas-Castelan and her husband, Guillermo; and Eileen Castelan; thirty grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Rafael Castelan, Ermilo Castelan, Maria Castelan, and Leonardo Castelan. Tomas is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesus Castelan; and daughter, Meexee Castelan. A gathering of Mr. Castelan Jaimes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont, with his […]
Donald Ray Still, 93, of Beaumont died Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on January 10, 1931, in Galveston to Willie Mary Hoffman and Aldrich Crow Still. Survivors include his wife of seventy-two years, Mittie Sims Still; children, Russell Still and his wife, Ardeth; Randy Still and his wife, Maridale; and Susan Still Bartz and her husband, Jonathan; grandchildren, Laura Still and her husband, David Rager; Hayley Still; Brandan Still and his wife, Jena; Kristen Davidson and her husband, Drew; Kimberly Hoover and her husband, Zach; and Janna Bartz; and great-grandchildren, Roman Davidson, Joseph Maxwell Still, and Jonathan Matthew Still. Donald was in preceded in death by his parents and brother, Aldrich Lee Still. Don was raised in Alta Loma, Texas. He began flying u-control line airplanes as a kid and continued through his youth. It was love at first fly for Don. In his early years, it was […]
Carlos “T. J.” Antonio Garcia, 45, of Reno, Nevada, formerly of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1978, in Warner Robins, Georgia, to Jolanda Margot Vos and Marco Antonio Garcia. T. J. graduated in 1998 from Central High School, and previously worked at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. T. J. was an avid gamer and loved to ride his scooter through town. He enjoyed snacking on Oreos and frozen Reese’s while he watched Back to the Future, Game of Thrones, Avatar, or Star Trek: The Next Generation. Survivors include his father, Marco Garcia and his wife, Fransisca; mother, Jolanda Thompson and her husband, Kevin; brother, Ruben Gonzalez and his wife, Bianca; sisters, Priscilla Garcia, Janee Thompson, and Brianna Thompson; nephew, Jacob Gonzalez; niece, Sofia Garcia; and numerous other relatives and friends. A gathering of T. J.’s family and friends will be from 5:00 […]
Carlo Joseph Busceme, Jr. was born on September 9, 1929, to Josephine Maniscalco Busceme and Carlo Joseph Busceme, Sr., the last in the family of six children. Even though there was a large range in age among the siblings, they were very close, especially in their adult years, spending a lot of their time together at Crystal Beach, Texas, and on their boats in Galveston Bay. Carlo often spoke fondly of the little house on Pennsylvania Ave. where he grew up. Life was not always easy, they did not live a life of plenty, but the love that came from that small abode was huge, encompassing all who came within. Carlo filled his heart with that love and spread it to all he encountered in his life. He met the love of his life his freshman year at St. Anthony High School. Charlene Fertitta was the one he wanted to […]
June Rae Weed, 97, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1926, in Salina, Utah, to Mary Sophia Strange Larsen and Vertes Larsen. June was dearly loved by her family and friends, and she will be missed. She was married to Evan Ross Weed on February 14,1945 in Wala Wala, Washington. They raised seven children and two nephews, Ben and James Robins. June lived a full, happy, and spontaneous life. She had a great sense of humor, and you never knew what she would say or do next. Survivors include her children, Scott Weed and his wife, Nancy; Mary Crump; Valerie Kelley and her husband, Pat; and Teddy Edds and her husband, Connie; sixteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Evan Ross Weed; children, Susan Taylor, Steven Weed, and Sandra Hodges; sister, Teddy Robins; and […]
Connie Marie Lange Beard, 86, of China, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1937, to Alice Barnett and was adopted by Ruth Cuniff Schermerhorn and Frank Schermerhorn, in Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include her sons, Russell Lange and his wife, Terri, of Missouri City and Randall Lange and his wife, Joyce, of Silsbee; sister, Dottie McKinley and her husband, Bill, and brothers, Jerry Yancey and his wife, Nancy and Woody Yancey and his wife, Diana, all of China; grandchildren, Kendra Lange, Ryan Lange, Andrew Lange, Haylie Guidry and her husband, Alex, and Marissa Lange; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Luke, Jocelynn, and Cooper; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Lange and second husband, Roy Beard. A gathering of Mrs. Beard’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, […]
Eleanor Briggs Alexander, 90, of Beaumont, died Monday January 1, 2024. She was born in March of 1933 in Beaumont, Texas to Dorothy Smith and Albert Fitch Briggs Sr. She always had her rose-colored glasses on! The glass was always half full! And her love flowed effortlessly to all! To know her was to have felt her open trust in the world and all that inhabited it. Eleanor was a wonderful wife and mother, married 68 years to Rev. John K. Alexander. She always had a smiling face and an open helping hand for everyone and was a great lover of music. Eleanor and her parents were charter members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where she was a ruling elder, director of the church blood drive and active in Presbyterian Women. Eleanor earned a BA in Sociology in her twenties and became a Registered Nurse in the late seventies to […]
Shearon Kay Peterson was born Shearon Kay Baker on February 28, 1957, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She died early Christmas morning, 2023. Shearon was an easy child. All her mother had to do to keep her from running off was remove her shoes and put her on the sidewalk. She wouldn’t stray because she didn’t like the feel of grass on her bare feet. Shearon moved with her mom and stepdad to Beaumont, Texas in 1980 and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. E.J. White. Assisting in a dental procedure, she met patient Tommy Peterson. It was love at first bite. They married in 1981 and welcomed their son, Keith, in 1984. Shearon was a loving wife and mother, as well as a great cook. She was blessed with a remarkable mother’s instinct and intuition. She was keenly aware of her son Keith’s emotions and always had the right message […]
Gilbert Saldana, 89, of Beaumont, died peacefully on the morning of Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. He was born in a house on 945 Bonham Street in Beaumont on Friday, September 28th, 1934, to Elias Saldana and Encarnación Llames. Gilbert graduated from Beaumont High School in May of 1952 and married Lupe Saldana on November 11th, 1955. He was a life-long resident of Beaumont and a virtual encyclopedia of Beaumont’s history and families. While in the Navy, serving from 1957 until 1959, he crossed the Equator two times and went to both the Artic Circle and the Antarctic Circle. He also went to England, Norway, Greece, Lebanon, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and several other countries as well as Cuba where he served as interpreter between the U.S. Navy and Fidel Castro before the Cuban Revolution. Gilbert attended Templo Bautista in Beaumont as a child. After getting married he attended St. John Lutheran […]
James Edward Fischer,” Jimmy”, 80, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1943, in Jasper, to Marion Geneva Matthews and James Robert Fischer. Jimmy grew up in Beaumont, Texas. He served in the United States Navy and received many honors. After leaving the service, he worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. After retiring there he worked for TDCJ. Jimmy was a renaissance man. He knew a little bit about everything. He was an avid historian. Jimmy was a great storyteller and could make you believe anything he told you whether it was fact or fiction. He had a quick wit and an immediate response for everything. Jimmy was an outdoorsman who loved to play golf, hunt, and fish. He also enjoyed the times he spent riding Harleys. Jimmy was a devoted husband, dad “Pops”, father-in-law, and “Popeye”. He loved fiercely and made sure […]
Geronimo “Jerry” Collazo, 83, of Douglasville, Georgia, died Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1940, in Port Arthur to Antonia Reyes and Frank Collazo, Sr. Jerry was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his sister, Mary Alice Flores and her husband, Gregorio, of Port Arthur and Susie Villarreal and her husband, Peter, of Beaumont; brother, Jessie Collazo and his wife, Lupe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Collazo; and stepson, Joseph “Joey” Collazo; brother, Frank Collazo Jr., Manuel Collazo, Richard Collazo. A gathering of Mr. Collazo’s family and friends will begin 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m., with his funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
Major Roy Allen Birdsong, 69, of Port Neches, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1953, in Beaumont, to Margaret Douglas and Roy Allen Birdsong, Sr. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1973. After a brief employment with the Kountze Police Department, he began a 40-year career with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and reached the accreditation of Master Peace Officer. His initial assignment began as a jailer in the “old” jail within the courthouse. He was rose to the rank of Lieutenant with the Patrol Division and would later be promoted to Major with the Law Enforcement Division. This entailed working in the Jefferson County Narcotic’s Task Force; a joint task force comprised of local, state, and Federal agencies (Jefferson, Hardin, Chambers, Orange County; Port Neches PD, Nederland PD, Port Arthur PD, Beaumont PD, Texas Department Public Safety, DEA and FBI, Customs). Roy also […]