December 1, 1961 – October 10, 2024
Steven Delaney Reho, 62, of High Island, died October 10, 2024. He was born December 1, 1961, in Beaumont, to Gloria and Jospeh “Joe” Reho. Steve owned a Lawn Service for 35 years and spent most of his life mowing grass in Crystal Beach. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, his brother and his close friends.

3/16/1951-4/21/2024
Our cherished Nana has passed away, peacefully returning to be with the Lord she loved and served wholeheartedly. Carolyn’s devotion to her faith was unwavering. She is survived by two adoring daughters and five beloved granddaughters who continue to honor her legacy of faith. Carolyn spent her formative years in

June 15, 1936 – May 25, 2024
Charles Earl Cole, 87, of Crystal Beach (formerly of Bevil Oaks) passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Charles was born on June 15, 1936, to R.V. and Edna Cole of Nederland, Texas. He was a proud and active member of the Nederland High School Class of 1954. Following high school, he attended

Anne Adams Willis was born in Beaumont, Texas on 10/28/1946 and died May 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by her husband “Papa Joe” Willis and parents Alvin and Yvonne Adams, she is survived by her son Leo, grandson Devin Willis and wife Alexis of Port Bolivar, grandson David Willis and wife Sonja of Galveston, Texas and granddaughter Victoria Tribble and

It is with great sadness that We announce the passing of our sweet Mother, Frankie Jurline (Jerrie) Peel Scheeler. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 88 at Ascension Seton Hays hospital in Kyle, TX surrounded by her Family after complications from pneumonia. Jerrie was born on November 05, 1935 in San Augustine County, TX to

Captain James O. “Jim” Meeks of Nederland, Texas, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2024 at the age of 95. Captain Meeks was born January 18, 1929 in Akron, Ohio into a family of three brothers and two sisters. The family moved to Hampton, Georgia where he graduated from Hampton High School. After graduation, he went to Paris Island, South Carolina and joined the

June 6, 1975 – January 21, 2024
Blake Beust Smith, born in Houston to Brenda Beust Smith and William A. “Bill” Smith, passed peacefully January 21, 2024, at age 48. Blake, a music lover, enjoyed life with extended family and lifelong companions, Victor and Rene Enriquez, Abel Anzaldua and Special Kind of TLC staff. He is survived by his parents; aunts,

Perry Michael Shelley
October 9, 1956 – September 26, 2023
How can you begin to sum up the life of a man like Perry Michael Shelley, known to his family and friends as “Mike.” Mike was born on October 9, 1956, in Whitney, Texas to his loving parents, Jackie Cook Shelley and Perry Shelley. He attended Whitney High School, and after graduation, he led an unconventional life. He began his career in commercial shrimping and crabbing on his trusty boat

April 19, 1937 – July 20, 2023
Kenneth Raymond Harris, 86, died, Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Beaumont. He was born on April 19, 1937, to Elsie Creigh Harris and Lois Lorene Wilson. Kenneth grew up in a loving home with both laughter and tears. His family shared with others in time of need and had occasion to receive the same. They opened their home to family

May 15, 1944 – February 27, 2023
Betty Porter, 78, was taken to be with our Lord on February 27, 2023. She was born on May 15, 1944, in Headland, Alabama, to Agnes Earlean Emmons Foster and John Wesley “Jimmy” Emmons. Betty married the love of her life, Charles Porter, on October 7, 1961, and they remained happily wed until his death last October 6th. Betty was

We are heartbroken to announce that our brother Jimmie Carter died on November 20, 2022. His life was too short, but eventful. He was dearly loved by his daughters Summer Michelle Carter and Aubrey Nicole Carter, his sisters Sydny Carter, Christina Carter, Chelo Carter and Mariteresa Arenson and his brother Nick Marroquin. He was a loving son to Diane Marroquin and was her able caretaker for

10/6/1946 – 4/01/2022
Mary Penna Raney, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother left this earth April 1, 2022, to be with her Heavenly Father. Mary was a resident of Crystal Beach, Texas, and long-time member of the Bay Vue United Methodist Church in Crystal Beach. She retired from Wal-Mart in 2011 after 19 1/2 years. Mary’s greatest

Marcus Anthony Comeaux, 63 of Port Bolivar, Texas, went to be with his heavenly father on March 30, 2020. He was sent to this earth on November 25, 1956, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas to proud parents Leroy Anthony Comeaux and Beverly Bonita Blume Comeaux. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-one years, Talisa Adam Comeaux; sons, William Comeaux and

January 13, 1940 – January 23, 2020
Ollie “Mike” Kirkpatrick, 80, of Crystal Beach, died Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was born on January 13, 1940, to Jewell Bryan Kirkpatrick and Martha Sophie Viggo Kirkpatrick, in High Island, Texas. Mike was raised in Gilchrist, Texas, and graduated from High Island High School in 1958. He then married his beloved wife,

William “Bill” Silverberg
(June 14, 1944 – November 24, 2018)
All the world’s a stage… And one man in his time plays many parts…William Shakespeare
I don’t think anyone ever referred to William Shakespeare as Bill, but William Silverberg, who played many parts in his lifetime, had quite a few. Bill, Bubba, Bubby,

By Brenda Beust Smith
We recently lost a most beloved friend, Doris Ricke Robinson (formerly Sr. Mary Louis), who has been a close part of our lives since we built our beachhouse back in 1974 across from Doris and her fantastic husband John. For decades they watched over our home when we weren’t there, helped us through hard times, mentored us when we didn’t know what we were doing, there just aren’t words enough. Doris would have turned 96 Dec. 31 (this picture was taken not long ago!) In lieu of flowers, Doris asked that memorials

James Gregory Cobb, Jr., 65, of Beaumont, died December 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Harbor Hospice. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born September 27, 1953, the youngest of the three children of the late Aleene Bernice and James Gregory Cobb, Sr. Greg attended Forest Park High School and Lamar University, where he was a proud member of

June 14, 1944 – November 24, 2018
William “Bill” Silverberg, 74, died Saturday, November 24, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Raquel (Garcia) Silverberg, his daughter Valerie Stroup and husband Chad Stroup and his son Curtis Edwin Silverberg. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles. His large family and many friends

Dottie (Hollenberg-Bush) Wells, 75, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. Born Dorothy Marie Hollenberg in Houston, Texas on April 19, 1943. Dottie is preceded in death by her cherished son, Mark Anthony Hughes; grandparents Joe and Dot Massery; parents Harry and Bernice Hollenberg; two sisters, Catherine Rose DeMary and Martha Diane Davis; and beloved grandson,

Joseph Farrell Willis, age 83, passed away November 19, 2017. Joe was born in North Carolina on April 14, 1934. He grew up on the Gulf Shores as a Commercial Fisherman. He moved to Texas in 1957. There, he met and married Anne Adams in 1965. Together, they opened Falcon Seafood in 1980 and they retired in 1998, after selling the business. He then helped Anne in running

Perry J. Shelley Jr, 88, of Whitney, passed away on September 29, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of his beloved niece and nephew, Richard and Reta Zimmerman. Perry was born on March 21, 1929, to the late James Perry and Mamie Ivy Shelley. He was a lifetime resident of Whitney and attended Whitney schools. On August 12, 1949, he married Jackie Shelley. The couple

Maudie Hollis (nee Maudie Nell Bennett), born in Saltillo, Texas on August 18, 1926 died July 18, 2017 in her sleep at her home in Lampasas, Texas after a lengthy illness. She is survived by four sisters and two brothers; four daughters, Linda Warner of Lampasas, TX, Betty Steele of Dexter, KS, Jane Wolf of Pasadena, TX, and Ginger Clarke of Abilene, TX; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Maudie raised her family in Abilene, Texas and then moved to Crystal Beach, Texas where she lived until Hurricane Ike forced her to move once again. She found her final home with her daughter Linda Warner in the Hill Country near Lampasas, Texas. A private memorial will be held in Crystal Beach in front of her former residence at E Street and Bluewater Drive on August 18, 2017 at sunset.

Billie Joyce Simpton, age 84, of Port Bolivar passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her residence in the presence of family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 5, 2017 at Sacred Heart

Marion “Reno” Franklin Carpenter Sr. (b. May 31, 1941) passed away March 14, 2017 at his home in Port Bolivar, Texas from pancreatic cancer. He was 75. A memorial service, conducted by Mr. John Allums, was held at the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department firehouse on Loop 108 of the Bolivar Peninsula at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 18. Marion Carpenter, known to most as Reno, was born

December 20, 1944 – November 23, 2016
U.S. Veteran James Warren Adams, 71, of Gilchrist, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his home after a lengthy hospital stay. Warren was born December 20, 1944 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He served his country for nearly seven years in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1963-1969 and worked for many years

Few men become legends in their lifetime… John David Fischer was just that. He was referred to by different nicknames over the years: the “Maytown Rooster,” “Wolfman Jack,” and simply “Jacky” to his family. But he will be remembered most as the “Kingfish” because he was a king among men. He was known for many things, but he was unforgettable for his ability to fight and never give up, and

Gordon Small died on Monday 4-4-16 at his home. He was the husband of Cheryl Small. There will be a memorial for him at his home at 1027 Beach Front Road in Gilchrist, Texas, Sunday, April 17 @ 10:30am. The family wants to thank everyone for their loving care. Please make a donation to The American Heart Foundation.