Silent Keys
Southeast Texas and South West Lousiana

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Shela at Wildwood

POWELL, SHEILA, N5HL



8406 Beauxart Garden Rd
PO Box: 
Beaumont, TX 77705
Previous call sign: KC5HVR
Previous license class: Advanced
Licensee ID: L00138856
License Class: Extra
FRN: 0002457778
Radio Service: HV
Issue Date: 07/17/2007
Expire Date: 08/21/2017
Date of Last Change: 07/17/2007 (License Renewed)

Sheila we will miss you




Earl Oster  K5UJC

November 14, 1944 - January 6, 2012
Earl Norton Oster, Jr., 67, of Beaumont, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

A native of Santa Rosa, California, and resident of Beaumont since 1954, Mr. Oster was born November 14, 1944, to Earline Bauer Oster and Earl Oster, Sr. He served as a Police Officer with the City of Beaumont Police Department, before his retirement from Lamar Institute of Technology as a Lab Technician. Mr. Oster was a United States Navy veteran and was very active in Beaumont Amateur Radio Club.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Oster of Beaumont; daughter, Kimberly Oster LeBlanc and her husband, James of Nederland; son, Earl “Trey” Norton Oster III and his wife Stacye of Silsbee; four wonderful grandchildren; brother, Michael Aaron Oster of Richardson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

I wish that there were words to convey our most profound loss at Earls passing perhaps the best tribute is that he will leave a void that none can fill

 


M.G. Batlett W5UHZ
1929 to 2012

Graveside services for M.G. Bartlett, 83, of Beaumont will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 30 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

M.G. was born April 9, 1929 in San Antonio, TX and passed away July 26, 2012 at Beaumont Health Care Center.

He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Beaumont Radio 
Amateur Club with call letters of W5UHZ and looked forward every day to talking to his "ham buddies". He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Beaumont. He retired from Welex, a division of Halliburton after 30 years of service. Mr. Bartlett is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Bartlett; son, John Grady Bartlett; grandchildren Rebecca and Garrett Bartlett and daughter-in-law, Regina Bartlett, whom he truly loved as a daughter.

Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 W. Lucas Dr, Beaumont, TX 77706 or a charity of your choice.

"Faith is the bridge between where I am and the place God is taking me."

Jimmy H. Easley KE5KFE

Jimmy H. Easley, 70, of Port Arthur passed away at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas on Saturday, December 1, 2012. 
He was born on December 12, 1941 to Josephine Atchison Easley and Horace Henry Easley in Port Arthur, Texas. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the area. He received his 
Instrument certification at Lamar University. Jimmy retired from Motiva as an instrument man after 34 years, he also retired from TNRCC, now TCEQ as a field engineer. He was an avid hunter and affiliated with the Baptist faith. Jimmy was a ham radio operator with the call sign KE5KFE. He was actively involved with the Red Cross, C.E.R.T., CCOPR Neighborhood Watch and the Coast Guard Auxillary. 
Visitation will be on Monday, December 3, 2012 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson with Rev. 
Donnie Robbins, Jordan Robbins and Brian Lee, officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. 
The Family request that those attending the funeral service to please wear camouflage shirts and blue jeans to honor Jimmy’s passion for hunting. 
Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Easley, Ryan Rhodes, D. J. Garriga, Mike Rhodes, 
Larry Rice and Eddie Rice. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son James, his sister, Thelma Roberts and his brother, Milton Woodall. 
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathryn “Kathy” Easley of Port Arthur, Texas, his son, Richard Easley and wife Debra of Port Arthur, Texas, his daughters, Rebecca Easley Garriga of Port Arthur, Texas, Regina Easley Rhodes and husband Mike of Lumberton, Texas, his six grandchildren, Angel Lee and husband Brian, Kari Robbins and husband Jordan, Aaron Easley, Ryan Rhodes, Shea Garriga and D. J. Garriga, his great grandchildren, Adilynn Robbins, David Lee and Remington Robbins, his niece, Darlene Cormona, his nephews, Larry Rice and Eddie Rice and a host of many who considered him their inspiration in life and his beloved pet children Little Girl, Gizzie, Cutter, Baby and Little Sister.

FACTS

Born: December 12, 1941
Death: December 1, 2012

SERVICES

Visitation

Monday December 3, 2012, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson 

Funeral Service

Tuesday December 4, 2012, 10:00 AM at Clayton Thompson 

Burial

Monday December 4, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park

 


Ed Perkins, 83, of Hillsboro passed away Friday, February 22, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 24th, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

On October 9, 1929, Ed was born in Hattiesburg, MS to Edward Durham, Sr. and Myra (Roberts) Perkins. In his youth, he lived throughout the South before graduating from high school in Tupelo, MS. He served a tour in the U.S. Navy shortly after high school and then earned his BS degree from Mississippi State University.

Following school, he worked for the National Cotton Council for a few years before joining E Systems where he was a field engineer. In his over 20 years of service with E Systems, he worked in such places as Thailand, Viet Nam, United Arab Emirates, Rome and Alaska on defense department projects.

In 1972, he married Nell Smith Giles in Greenville. After their marriage, he owned and operated Lafayette Electronics in Tyler until returning to E Systems in 1979 where he would continue until his retirement in 1991. The couple retired to Milford in 1991 and moved to Hillsboro in 1994.

Ed had a variety of interests. He was a ham radio operator and often provided public services assistance in times of natural disasters, as well as monitoring for the Iditarod race during his time in Alaska. A licensed pilot, he thoroughly loved anything to do with flying. An avid outdoorsman, he was an active hunter and fisherman. He also included model trains among his hobbies.

He was a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro was he was a devoted choir member. Ed was also a past member of the American Legion.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Betty Jones. Survivors include his wife, Nell Perkins of Hillsboro; three sons, Edward Perkins, III of Tupelo, MS, David Perkins and Bill Perkins and wife, Nidia, all of Dallas; two stepsons, Dan Giles and wife, Laurie of Milford and Kenneth Giles and wife, Cindy of Garland; five grandchildren, Valerie Perkins, John Thomas Perkins, Kenneth Giles, Jr., Mark Giles and Paul Finley; great-grandson, Daniel Giles; and brother-in-law David Giles and wife, Barbara of Houston.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.





Clarence Tootie Heintschel


Born in Port Arthur, Texas on Jul. 7, 1941
Departed on Mar. 25, 2013 and resided in Port Arthur, TX

Jr., 71 of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, March 25, 2013.
He was born July 7, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Clarence Heintschel, Sr. and Clara Powell Heintschel, and was a lifelong area resident. Clarence was an appliance technician and worked for C & D Appliance Repair, he was also past president of Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Delores Heintschel of Port Arthur, TX; two daughters, Cheryl Richie and husband Rickie of Groves, TX, and Carol Heintschel of Groves, TX; one son, Gary Heintschel and wife, Nelda of Vidor, TX; one brother, Williams Glenn Heintschel, Sr. and wife, Pat of Shelbyville, TX; nine grandchildren, Garrett and Holly Heintschel, Rickie Jr., Monica, Andy, Ashlyn, Dillion, and CiCi Richie, and Devon Sanchez.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Larry West officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.



http://www.levingstonfuneralhome.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?id=1192314


Tootie was active in all the local ham clubs Orange, Jefferson county, Beaumont and we will mis  him a great deal.  Our prayers and support go out to Miss D and the rest of Tooties family.  It will take all of us to try to fill the boots that Tootie leaves.
N5ALE

Joe points home
Keneth (Joe) Brown N5PDQ passed on 04/29/2013 @ approximately 11:30 pm central time. This was with a long battle with cancer that took him. Joe was a good guy and a good ham and will be missed and never forgotten. Joe will be cremated and his ashes distributed into the angelina river as by his request; according to his brother Steve Brown.
Keneth (Joe) Brown N5PDQ passed on 04/29/2013 @ approximately 11:30 pm central time. This was with a long battle with cancer that took him. Joe was a good guy and a good ham and will be missed and never forgotten. Joe will be cremated and his ashes distributed into the angelina river as by his request; according to his brother Steve Brown.  Many of us knew and respected Joe and we will all feel a loss at his passing. 

Dangerus Dave K5DDM had this to say about Joe .
The pictures attached to this email are from various hamfest and our field days up here at Jasper. Some were from the Jasper air show, and Joe was a big RC Airplane guy, and also was a pilot at one time. He loved ham radio, and was always fun to talk to on the air. He collected antique radios, and one is on display at one of the city museums in downtown Jasper.  He was an antenna builder, and also quite a project builder.  We had three "Joe's" in the Jasper club, so I named them "General Joe", (KE5NYS), "Kirbyville Joe", (K5JEP) , and "River Joe", N5PDQ.  That name seemed to stick , and we all referred to him as River Joe, because he lived on the river, and loved it, and took well to the nickname.   One of the photos shows him shooting an "antenna launcher" built out of PVC pipe. It worked well at our field day, and he then built me one, which I still have and it works excellent. It was featured one year in QST(where he got the idea) and he immediately started building them with his personal mods which made them cheaper but better. He was good at it. He also built numerous antennas, and was always on the cutting edge of that sort of thing.  He was a VE (ARRL) , and was the driving force for the Jasper club to set up testing.  He helped every new Ham in the Jasper Club( in recent years)  get started, and would loan them antennas and radios till they could get going.  He was a big part of our club, and will be missed greatly.






Jules Joseph "JJ" Hebert Jr., KD5JKE  7/7/2013
Jules Hebert KD5JKE passed away in his sleep last night. Jules and his wife Ima K5IMA were club members before their retirement. They moved from Groves to Woodville when they retired but continued to work with the club participating every year at the Don Allen Wildwood Sports Day event. Please keep Ima and the rest of the family in your prayers.

Note: Jules and Ima had just recently moved from Tyler Co to Lumberton, Tx.

VISITATION
JULY 9, Tuesday,  05:00PM - 08:00PM
Melancons Funeral Home Nederland, Texas
1605 Ave H
Nederland, TX, US, 77627
 
SERVICE
JULY 10, Wednesday, 11:00AM
Melancons Funeral Home Nederland, Texas
BURIAL
Memory Gardens of Jefferson Co
3098 Highway 69 North
Nederland, TX, 77627

 

Pete Dominick WD5ACI

Pete Dominick, Jr., 83, of Beaumont passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on October 31, 1929 to his parents Pete and Mary Dominico who preceded him in death. Pete was a firefighter with The Beaumont Fire Department and a United States Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of The Italian American Society and involved with The Commodores Association. Pete made numerous charitable contributions to The Texas State Troopers Association and The Beaumont Police Department. Along with being a licensed HAM Radio Operator, he had hobbies that included flying remote control airplanes, fishing, and hunting. Surviving Pete are his son Dale Ray Dominick of Beaumont, three daughters: Martha Faye Barrow of Beaumont, Mary Kaye Haynes of Lumberton, Alana Darlene Ingram of Vidor, two brothers John A. Dominico and wife Carol of Beaumont, and Joseph Domenico and wife Judy of Bevil Oaks. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Dominick will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be on Friday September 27, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Donna Lynn Ferchak, KE5NEG, formally with the Local Beaumont & Orange Red Cross Chapters has become a Silent Key.
September 20, 1962 - November 13, 2013

Donna Lynn Ferchak, 51, of Denison, formerly of Beaumont, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

 

A Rosary for Mrs. Ferchak will be recited with a Christian Vigil to follow at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her committal will follow at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
W5ICL Jack Gage

William J. “Jack” Gage, 93, of Orange, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Orange. A memorial service will be at 2:00, Friday January 3, 2014 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with internment to follow at the church. There will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:30 until service time. Born in Mill Hill, England on March 18, 1920, William was the son of David Malcolm and Olive Grace (Pyne) Gage. In 1926, “Jack” and his family immigrated to America on a freighter coming into New Orleans. During the voyage, they celebrated his 6th birthday and the captain of the ship made him a wooden toy. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and later served in the United States Army Signal Corps. He briefly worked for KFDM radio station and later worked and retired from DuPont where he was an instrument foreman and an instructor. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and he was very instrumental with forming the Orange Amateur Radio (Club) Relay League many years ago which he was also a member of. He loved talking with people around the world over the radio and he held his amateur radio license “HAM license” for 75 years. He was a member of the QCWA Club of Port Arthur and Tyler. His call sign was W5ICL. He also built an award winning replica Queen Mary ship and even built their lake house on San Rayburn. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Malcolm and Olive Grace Gage; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and George Herford; great great granddaughter, Prudence Eubanks and son-in-law, Guy Eubanks. “Jack” is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris (Tibbits) Gage of Orange; daughters, Dorothy Eubanks of Jewett and Carolyn Curran and husband, Glenn of Orange and grandchildren, Marcie Acoba and husband, Vince of Howe, Kelley Long and husband, Brian of Canton, John Gayle and wife, Amanda of Conroe, Vickie Price of Bridge City and Tabitha Jarmon and husband, Chad of Coppell. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; niece, Gayle Evans of Plano; nephew, Jack Byron Herford of Port Neches and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1401 W Park, Orange, TX 77630. The family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice, Kay and Pearl for all their care along with Ophelia, Joyce, Dell and Edna for their care.
This is a link to Jack's Obit.
Mr. Bill  Craigue

He passed away about 10:30am, 12-31-13, peacefully at his home.
His memorial service will be this Saturday, 11am at Broussards on Major.
So Far this is all we have on Dr. Bill but I would like to add some thoughts of my own .  Dr Bill was almost always available and happy to respond on the 146.700 repeater.  He was vastly knowledagable on a number of subjects, always willing to learn more as well as to encourage others to learn.  A most respectfull man who never was impolite to anyone and was happy to talk about almost any subject.  He was as conditions allowed a regular at the Dairy Queen Saturday morning breakfest event and I know that I will miss him very muich.  Rich Hudgins N5ALE


June 1, 1928 - December 31, 2013

William Norman “Bill” Craigue, 85, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully at his home the morning of December 31, 2013.

 

Bill was born in Buffalo, New York, on June 1, 1928, to Louise Hughes Craigue and Norman A. Craigue. He was raised in Martinsville, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1955 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He spent two years in the United States Army, and taught fixed station radio at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

 

Bill made his career with DuPont USA. He first worked at the Savannah River plant as an instrument engineer, and was then in 1960 transferred to the Beaumont plant to install a pair of process surveillance computers. Bill spent thirty-three years working at DuPont before his retirement in 1993. He also taught mechanical drawing and descriptive geometry in the Department of Engineering at Lamar University.

 

Bill participated with his children in Indian Guides, Trail Blazers, Indian Princesses, and Boy Scouts, and taught Sunday school at Trinity United Methodist Church. He volunteered for some years at Baptist Hospital, Boys’ Haven, and the Beaumont Police Department substations. His early interests included spelunking (caving), rock climbing, and camping. Later in life, his pursuits included woodworking, target shooting and reloading, and ham radio. He was a voracious reader and precise thinker throughout his life. Bill was married to JoAnn (Jody) Jackson in May of 1962; she preceded him in death on October 23, 2000.

 

His daughter Elizabeth Ruth (Betsy) passed away in July of 2006. Bill is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Craigue.

 

He is survived by his sisters, Peggy Hawes of Lynchburg, Virginia and Janet Attix, living in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, Mark; sons, Robert Norman (Bobby) Craigue, who lives in Beaumont with his wife, Vanessa and Michael Jackson Craigue, living in Austin, with his partner, Jason Craft. Bill was a loving grandfather to his granddaughter, Brianna Brooke Vaglica; and grandson, Max Dominic Vaglica, both living in Beaumont with their father, Joseph Vaglica. Bill was also a close brother-in-law and uncle to Jody’s family: Judie Kight of Los Angeles, California and her partner, Sharon Greene; their daughter, Hazel Kight Witham and her husband, Drake Witham; and their grandson, Cormac Gray Witham.

 

A memorial service for Mr. Craigue will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A lifelong scholar and educator, Bill’s wishes were to donate his body to The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Boys’ Haven of America, P.O. Box 5815, Beaumont, Texas 77726,http://www.boyshaven.com or to Kiva Microfunds, Kiva Attn: Chief Development Center, 875 Howard Street, Ste. 340, San Francisco, California 94103, http://www.kiva.org.




http://www.broussardsmortuary.com/memorials.asp?page=mdetail&id=10375&locid=




Richard Glen "Cotton" Linck, ND5CL

October 11, 1929 - December 31, 2013
Resided in Onalaska, TX
Richard Glen "Cotton" Linck, 84, was born in Oxford, Michigan on Oct 11, 1929. He went to be with our Lord on December 31, 2013. He was a resident of the Baytown area from 1968 to 1992 and resided in Onalaska, Texas from 1992 until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Linck; mother, Grace Church Linck; brother, William Link, Jr.; sister, Dona Beers; wife; Mildred "Mickey" Linck; wife, Dortha Linck; son, David Linck and Grandson David Linck, Jr.

He is survived by sons: Melvin Linck and wife Murl, Glen Linck and Bobby Perkins and wife Joann; Grandchildren, Richard Linck and wife Susan, Rex Linck and wife Clarissa, Myra Entendencia and husband LeRoy, Patrick Linck and wife Trina, Chad Linck and wife Misty, Sabrinia Jacobs and husband Chris, April Linck, Melissa Epperson and husband Adam and numerous Great and Great-Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Onalaska and retired as an Operator from IUOE Local 450. He also drove for Kenton Trucking, and owned LINCK Trucking.

Cotton is a Past Master of Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge #321 & Trinity #14 and was also a Past Patron of Cedar Bayou #11 OES. He has, for years, been the District instructor of Masonic District #27, an honored Member of the Houston Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and was a very active amateur radio operator (known as ND5CL OR WB5JFP).

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.

- See more at: http://www.navarrefuneralhome.com/obituary/Richard-Glen-Cotton-Linck/Onalaska-TX/1328017#sthash.9fc4fwkx.dpuf


Thurman L Capps, Jr., WA5UQR
May 11, 1951 - January 4, 2014
Thurman L Capps, Jr., 62, of Kountze, died Saturday, January 4, 2014.  He was born on May 11, 1951, in Beaumont, to Carrie G. Reed Capps and Thurman L Capps. Thurman was a 1969 Lumberton High School graduate and retired from Exxon Mobil. Having many accomplishments in his lifetime, he was a hamm radio operator, a multiple engine pilot, and member of IBEW Local 479.
 
Survivors include his wife, Dorita Capps; sons, Heath Bradley Capps and Jaime Ryan Capps; daughter, Patrice Capps; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Terrell; and grandchildren, Jayce Ryan Capps, Skye Bleu Capps, and Carrington DeNae Gilpin.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Susie Capps; and son, Todd Christopher Capps.
 
A gathering of Mr. Capps’ family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2014, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.  His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Hardin County Memorial Park, Silsbee.
 


It is with great Sadness that We announce the passing from this life into the Lords Hands of
Ann Weathersby KE5TEZ
Ann Passed away last night peacefully after losing a long and hard fought battle with Cancer
There will be more information as soon as we get it
Our prayers and condolences go out to Bryce and all of Anns family


We have lost another fine Friend and Ham
Robert Keith Kessell,
Robert Keith Kessel KD5JJJ Cat man of north Beaumont
passed into the lords ever lasting hands this last Sunday. 22 June 2014
Keith was 81 years old and married to Mary Josephine Merideth for 59 years.  Mary passed into the lords hands in 2010.  Keith and Mary were active members of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Josephine Merideth

Jon Kent Dezelle, K5JKD

Dr. Jon Kent Dezelle, 79, of Beaumont, died peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. Kent was born in Jacksonville, Texas, to John C. and Wyline Swearingen Dezelle. He attended Beaumont High School, graduating with the Class of 1953; the University of Texas; and graduated from the University of Texas Dental School-Houston in 1960.  

He practiced Pediatric Dentistry in Beaumont from 1960-1997. Kent was active in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the TDA, the ADA and the Sabine District Dental Society. Kent was passionate about the dental education of children. His goal was to alleviate the fear of dentistry and instill the values of good and regular dental health in children. He initiated and provided an area wide dental education program for both public and private schools. Bippo the Hippo, was a life-size dancing cartoon character, who traveled with his pal, the Clown, to elementary schools within a 100 mile radius of Beaumont.

 

Kent loved many hobbies which included, bird hunting, fly fishing, golf, photography, trap and skeet shooting, skiing and music. His last interest was HAM Radio, and was affiliated with national and local HAM Radio societies.

 

Kent is survived by his wife, Charlotte Linnens Dezelle; sons, Bryan DeCordova and his wife, Bee of Austin, Texas; and Mark DeCordova and his wife, Kristie of Conroe, Texas; sister, Jackie Dezelle Bean and her husband, Raymon, of Birmingham, Alabama; and grandchildren, Stephen, Scott, Kaleigh, Colby and Rachel DeCordova.

 

The family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks to the Earth Angels, who provided such tender care to both Kent and Charlotte, and a very special thank you to The Lunch Bunch: Cyd Conley, Michelle Parker and Carolyn Mouton.

 

A gathering of Dr. Dezelle’s family and friends will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Broussard’s.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Some Other Place, P O Box 843, Beaumont, Texas 77704.




      

Santa Dan Harriman
, 63, of Orange, passed away on October 26, 2014, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am, Thursday, October 30, 2014, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm, Wednesday October 29th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Rochester, Michigan, on January 5, 1951, he was the son of John Willard Harriman and Helen (Bellairs) Harriman. Santa Dan was a founding member of the Lonestar Santa’s of Texas and was very involved in the community. Most recently he worked as an instructor for Lamar University teaching auto mechanics, he also taught at UTI in Houston and at Tyler Junior College. He was a member of many clubs and organizations such as; the Ham Radio Club of Orange, KC5GXL was his call sign, the South East Texas Astronomy Club, Orange Amateur Radio Club, a fly fishing club, and a train club. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Santa Dan was a woodworker, who favored making children’s furniture. He enjoyed organic gardening and traveling with his wife, they have traveled many places together. Santa Dan will be greatly missed by many throughout the community. He is preceded in death by his father, John Willard Harriman, and two brothers, Roger Harriman and John Harriman, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Clause Harriman; mother, Helen (Bellairs) Harriman; children, Dawn Kilgore and husband, Gary of Houston, Daniel Harriman, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth of Orange, Michael Harriman of Houston, Kristine Lause of Findlay, Ohio, Kerri Lause Saulmon and husband, Michael of San Antonio; and his fur baby, Jake. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tiffany Kirk, Keliann, Kyle, Kenzi and Kevin Beall, Leo and Ozzie Saulmon, Jordan, Kara and Cole Kilgore, Cozie Gardner, Caden Harriman and Gracy Wehunt; great-grandchild, Piper; siblings Duane Harriman and wife, Sharon, Alan Harriman and wife, Dawn, Sherilyn Knickerbocker and husband, Jeff, and Rita Kelp and husband, Dennis. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Harriman, Jr., Michael Harriman, Michael Saulmon, Kyle Beall, Stephen Smith, and Steve Broussard. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Beall, Leo Saulmon and Ozzie Saulmon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the OCARC, 905 West Park, Orange, TX 77630. The family of Santa Dan would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Southeast Texas Hospice and Harbor Hospice for all of their care and love during this difficult time.

Lets us keep the Harriman family in your prays and thought!


W5NBJ

With great sorrow, we have herd of the passing of BTARC member and long tome Ham, Tom Dennis W5NJB.
I do not have a lot of information at this time, only that he died in his home today. Tom's former call was W5RZK.

Please be in Prayer for Tom and his family.

Regards, Phil Grundy
WB5PG


Tom Lorenzo Dennis, Jr.
May 31, 1930 - December 19, 2014

Tom L. Dennis, Jr. passed away on December 19, 2014 in Wildwood, Texas.  Born May 31, 1930, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Tom and Vera Whitley Dennis, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of fifty-eight years, Jane Bailey Dennis.

Upon graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with an Electrical Engineering degree, Tom and Jane moved to Baltimore to start his career in communications.  They moved to Iowa, Texas, Florida, and California before settling in Wildwood.  His passion for engineering and creativity resulted in such achievements as the original AirFone.  His work continues with radio and satellite communication technology widely used today.

Tom and Jane loved their time in Wildwood and the friends that they made there.  They were very active in the Wildwood Village Mills United Methodist Church where Tom was the resident sound man.  He continued with his ham radio interests and indulged his penchant for collecting.  His hobbies were varied and included restoring pocket watches, cars, and antique radios.  Upon retiring, they began to travel extensively.  Their trips included trans-Atlantic and Alaskan cruises, trips to Hawaii and throughout the continental United States, and a recent cruise to the South Pacific.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Cindy Dennis Wylie and husband, Gary; son, Scott Dennis and wife, Carole; granddaughter, Sara Loeb; grandsons, Joel Hammond and Jason Shalia; sister, Barbara Dennis Pfannenstiel; and his close friend, Lynne Vert.  His dogs, Fuzzy and Miranda, mourn his passing.  He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

A gathering of Mr. Dennis’ family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2014, at Wildwood-Village Mills United Methodist Church, 5943 FM 3063, Village Mills.  Interment will follow at Village Mills Cemetery, Village Mills, under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to an animal rescue organization such as Barrio Dogs, Red Collar Rescue or Corridor Rescue in Houston, Texas.

 


Ward R. Montgomery
August 21, 1941 - April 22, 2015

Ward. R. Montgomery, 73, of LaBelle, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont, after a long fight with cancer. He was born in Granite City, Illinois, on August 21, 1941, to Laura Grace Long Montgomery and Ward L. Montgomery.

Ward served three years in the Armed Forces. After moving to Port Arthur, he started his own company, Coastal Radio and Radar, Inc., and was an electronics tech on Inland Waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. Ward was a Ham Radio Operator WA0JRI and NV2D and was also a member of the Winnie-Stowell Lodge #1377.

Ward dearly loved flying his own planes from the late 1960’s when he earned his pilot’s license.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; and a host of cousins in Missouri and Louisiana.

A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or to a charity of one’s choice.


1921 - 2015 Jacob Hargis (Jack) Covington, Jr. was born on April 11, 1921 in Cumberland, Maryland to Jacob Hargis Covington, Sr., and Evelyn Cole Covington. He died in his sleep on Mother's Day, May 10, 2015, at the age of 94. Jack held a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Dorothy (Dottie) Smith, in 1942. While in the Navy, he taught radio and radar classes until the war ended. He worked as a Chemical Engineer for DuPont in Charleston, West Virginia and at the Sabine River Works in Orange, Texas. Jack and Dottie lived in Griffing Park until moving to Beaumont in 1990. He moved to Mont Belvieu, Texas, in 2008, to be near his family. Jack and Dottie were loving parents of two daughters, Carla Schaefer and Margaret Anne (Peggy) Zink. His daughter, Carla, has great comfort knowing that her father has joined his beloved Dottie and Peggy in heaven. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Schaefer and husband Ed, of Mont Belvieu; son-in-law Peter Zink of Maineville, Ohio; three granddaughters and their spouses, Erin and David Cox, Leigh Anne and Joey Spell, and Martha and Dedrick Maisonneuve. He took great pleasure in his seven great-grandchildren, Reagan, Nate and Griffin Cox, of Mont Belvieu; Lorrie, Ellie, and Mollie Spell, of Cove, and Grant Maisonneuve of Clear Lake. They will miss him dearly, as they were accustomed to seeing him daily for the evening meal at Nana and Pawpaw's. A lifelong Methodist, Jack directed the choir at St. Marks Methodist Church. In Beaumont, Jack and Dottie sang in the choir at First United Methodist Church and with the Beaumont's Interfaith Choral Society. He was a Lion, a ham radio operator (call sign NG5F,) a master gardener and rosarian, and an expert woodworker. He never stopped learning. His was a life well lived. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas, on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 2:00 PM, with a reception following in the narthex. Friends who wish my direct memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder, Beaumont, Texas, 77701, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Heritage Foundation, or the charity of choice













WA5TZQ
Bennie Lee Quandel
November 20, 1941 - December 6, 2015

Bennie Lee Quandel, 74, of Silsbee, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on November 20, 1941, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Ruth Risener and Frederick Quandel.

Bennie worked for ExxonMobil Chemical and retired after twenty-two years.  He was a full time RVer and enjoyed spending time with his family and his little dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Quandel of Silsbee; children, Taina Caires and her husband, Chris; Lisa Anderson and her wife, Donita, both of Silsbee; Jennifer Rinando and her husband, Mark, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Matthew Wright, Alexander Wright, Krysta Simpson and her husband, Tony, Jesse Caires, Logan Caires, Ashley Anderson, Cameron Rinando, and Carley Rinando; siblings, Patricia Quandel of California; and John Quandel of Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents.

His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.




With sadness, K5PUD, William P. MC Daniels Sr (Mac) passed away today 12-27-15 around 4:30 pm He was 88. No services. His body will be donated to science. He was a ham for 60 years. He will be missed. "Mac", K5PUD, was a past President of the Orange ARC and was an active ham until his passing. Please remember his family in prayer and support.


William McDaniels Sr.

Published 12:25 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2015

William McDaniels Sr. age 88 passed away in Port Arthur, TX.,

September 19, 1927 – December 27, 2015

Born in Madison, Indiana, joined U S Navy 1944-1948

William worked under Sheriff Chester Holts as a Deputy at the Orange County Sheriff Department, later retiring from the Nelda C Stark foundation as a Guard.

He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge 126, he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and  Knights of Columbus.

He was a HAMM radio operator call letters (K5PUD)., Member of American Legion and VFW.

He lived in Orange from 1948 after marrying Ruth Ann (Cruse) McDaniels. He is survived by three children David McDaniels of Bridge City, Tx., Nellie Gant of Port Arthur, Tx  and William P McDaniels Jr., of Chino, Ca. He has two grandchildren and 3 great grand children.

William chose to donate his body to Science under direction of UT Medical Branch Houston.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.



Please send me a picture if you have one of Mac so I can include it here
Rich
 N5ale[at]arrl.net

Darril G. Holland, WD5GJP


 

Darril G. Holland, 65, of Groves, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Darril was born December 14, 1950 in Tokyo, Japan and traveled to many other countries before settling in Groves 45 years ago. He retired from Exxon Mobil in 2010 as an outside machinist and was an avid Ham radio operator communicating with others around the world.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Geraldine Holland of Groves; parents, Floyd Holland and Alberta Ancelet Holland of Groves; brother, Rynwick Holland and his wife Debbie of Nederland; niece, Amber Holland of Pflugerville; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Dr. Phil Sigman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.


 

Another of our family has left us.
 
Reverend Aubrey H. Stanton, WB5RIA

1935 - 2016 Reverend Aubrey H. Stanton, 80, of Groves, Texas passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home. Reverend Stanton was born May 14, 1935 in Lubbock, Texas to Jewell H. Stanton and Margaret Ruth McCullough Stanton. He was a resident of Groves for 13 years and a member of Abundant Life Sanctuary. He retired as a minister of the United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his son, Reverend Mark Stanton and his wife Karen of Westlake, LA; daughter, Susan Kunkel and her husband Bruce of Woodville, TX; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday, March 14, 2016 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Sanctuary Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Reverend David Myer, Reverend Will Cohron, and Reverend Jimmy Holland officiating. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m., at Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to Abundant Life Sanctuary, 2301 W. Parkway, Groves, TX 77619.



 
Nolan Dukes Graham, K5JFM
1937 - 2016

Nolan Dukes GrahamFuneral services for Nolan Dukes Graham, 79, of Village Mills will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Wildwood Baptist Church, 100 Wildwood Dr, Village Mills with interment following in Village Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 am Tuesday morning until time of service.

Mr. Graham passed away May 26, 2016 at his residence.

A native and long time resident of Port Arthur, Nolan lived in Wildwood for the last 16 years. He was retired from the U S Postal Service after 25 years of service in the Beaumont post office. Mr. Graham was a radioman proudly serving his country in the US Navy Reserve. He was an amateur radio operator, an avid reader and an author. Nolan was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Port Arthur and the Wildwood Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Nolan and Eula Mae Dukes Graham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Robbie Wright Graham.







Thomas Norman Thompson, 73, of Beaumont passed away on October 16, 2016, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Eric Bender.

Mr. Thompson was born April 4, 1943 to Leslie and Mary Alice (Williams) Thompson in Jackson, MI. He served in the United States Army and worked as an Electrical Engineer. He was an avid bicycler and was instrumental in helping have bike lanes placed throughout the city of Beaumont.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie Thompson and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Thompson of Beaumont; mother, Mary Alice Thompson of Jackson, MI; daughters, Tina Spangler and husband, Derek of Beaumont and Monica Thompson of Austin and grandchildren, Devyn Thompson, Trinity Spangler and Penelope Fisher. He is also survived by his 2 sisters, JoAnne Ehle and husband, James and Penny Thompson and husband, Michael Red all of Columbia, MD and brother, Barry Thompson and wife, Arreta of Concord, MI.


W5QWL

James Anderson "Jim" Brewer of Groves died November 4, 2016.
He was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Herschel V. Brewer and Alice Simms Brewer August 18, 1920.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Jennie Bell Brewer whom he described as the most caring and loving wife any man could ever have.
Other survivors include his two daughters, Julie Ann Brewer and Barbara Jo Entrekin and husband Paul, two grandchildren, Bryan Entrekin and Jill Entrekin Lane and husband John B. Lane IV, two great grandchildren, Travis Lane and Ariel Parker and husband Aaron, great-great grandson, Zane Parker, nephew Douglas Kirkland, and niece Jeri Fischer and husband Jim.
After graduation from Port Arthur Radio College, his first job was as engineer/operator at WCOV, Montgomery, Alabama. He then enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served four and a half years as radio operator aboard tankers and sea-going tugs of the Sabine Transportation Company, whose ships operated in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean during all of World War II.
He later retired as a senior clerk with 35 years of service at the Texaco refinery in Port Arthur.
"Jim" received his FCC amateur radio operator license at age 16 and enjoyed that fine hobby all of his life, making many friends, both local and far away. He designed and built many electronic devices including a hearing aid which he needed after a prominent Port Arthur ear specialist removed his hearing along with the wax from his ears.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Groves where he had many friends. He once joked when asked who he would like to serve as pallbearers, that since most of his friends had preceded him in death, they might have to hire EMS (emergency service) people to do the job.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Marty Boddie officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland.
A visitation for family and friends will Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the loving caregivers who helped take such good care of him the past five months-Autumn, Elvira, Holly and Leslie.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Alzheimer's Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or First United Methodist Church of Groves, 6501 Washington, Groves, TX 77619.


Donald Anthony Neeb, WD5DOA

    Donald Anthony Neeb, 87, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Port Arthur.  Donald was born on March 4, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Irma (Heriard) and August J. Neeb. He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Navy. Donald had lived in the Groves area most of his life and was employed with Gulf Oil Company for 37 plus years as a pipefitter and superior. He enjoyed going camping, fishing, and hunting. In his spare time he was a ham operator and loved traveling with his family. Donald was a loving man, who loved spending time with his family, who will be missed dearly.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arneida Louise Neeb; daughter, Betty Neeb; sister, Barbara Ann Dean; brother in law, Bobby Dean; nieces, Wendy Dean.   
    Donald is survived by his son, Denis Neeb and his wife, Becky of Groves; grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Neeb of Bridge City, Blake Anthony Neeb and his wife, Ashley of Vidor; great grandchildren, Jayden Seal, Addyson Neeb; nephews, Joe Dean and his wife, Brenda of Kingwood.

    A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5 pm until 8 pm at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10 am at the funeral home, with Rev. Francis Schroeder officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.


 Charlie Akers - WA5ULI - SK

Charles “Charlie” Russell Akers, 67, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2017, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born in Ogden, Utah, on June 12, 1949, he was the son of Paul Nathan Akers and Rachael Akers. Charlie was a chemist at DuPont/Invista for over 35 years. He enjoyed HAM Radio, fishing, woodworking, and photography. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was an elder. He was a spiritual director and also did missionary work in prisons through Kairos Ministry. Charlie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Paula Akers Gill, and Judy Akers Hannah.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Karen Ragland Akers; step-mother, Margaret Akers of Brandon, MS; siblings, Carol Akers Crain of Louisville, TN, Dorothy Akers Brady of Sherwood, AR, Kathy Akers Gray and Joyce Akers Walker, both of Brandon, MS, Elizabeth Akers Harrison of Pelahatchie, MS, Charles A. Manuel of Monroe, LA, and Michael A. Akers and Clifton P. Akers, both of Brandon, MS; sister-in-law, Becky Evans of St. George, UT; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church at 902 Green Ave, Orange, TX 77630.

 



William Gordon "Tommy" Teel, KE5JAD    
1939 - 2017

William Gordon TeelFuneral services for William Gordon ‘Tommy’ Teel, 77, of Lumberton will be 10:00 am Friday, January 13, 2017 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in Knupple Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Teel died January 10, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

A native of Silsbee, Tommy was a long time resident of Lumberton. He was a retired pipefitter and worked out of Local # 130 in Tulsa OK. Mr. Teel was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church, Texas Baptist Men, Beaumont Citizen’s On Patrol and the Silsbee Masonic Lodge # 927.

Survivors include his wife Linda Joyce Felts Teel of Lumberton; daughters Marina Harvey and husband Cliff of Indianapolis IN, Cheryl Teel of Channelview and Gloria Burks and husband Rocky of Warren; grandchildren Amber Oltmann of Robinson, Tiffany Gray of Highlands, Harley Whitten of Crosby, Nolan Kaylor, Keith Harvey and Katelyn Harvey, all of Indianapolis IN, Josh Burks and Jamie Burks, both of Warren; and great grandchildren Carolee Oltmann, Bernadette Oltmann, Olyvia Cardona, Sophia Cordona and Emberlynn Whitten. He is also survived by nephews Matt Teel Sr and wife Angela of Lumberton and Michael Teel of Woodville; nieces Lisa Reid of Pearland, and Janis Harvey of Jasper; great nephews Allen Reid of Alvin, Jude Colter of Jasper, Christopher Lozo of Seattle WA, Justin Lozo of San Diego CA, and Stephen Teel Jr of Lumberton; and great niece Destiny Teel of Groves.

Mr. Teel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.


BRIAN EVAN KEY, N5LNL - SK

 


Brian Evan Key was born on December 27, 1960.


Brian was an avid HAM (amateur) Radio operator that was into many facets of HAM radio and enjoyed sharing his joy with others. He was a mentor to many. Brian once stated, “I started in Radio like most folks, Shortwave Listening back in the Mid 70's when I was a Teenager, I think those were the days when Shortwave was great, I taught myself CW just listening to the code on my old Shortwave radio. It wasnt till the mid 80's that my Elmer Bill Jones, N5DOX (Silent Key) told me one day that I wasnt hesitating any longer, and to be in the Novice class, so, I did, and never regretted it, I love this Hobby.”

A memorial service for Brian will be 10:00am on Thursday, February 23rd 2017 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Vidor, 185 Camp St, Vidor Texas 77662 with Brother Bruce Lockett presiding. The service will include military honors.

Brian passed into God’s arms on February 18, 2017.

He is survived by his loving daughter Jaclyn Lee and husband Herman of Vidor and the greatest pride of his life, his grandchildren; Lillie and Evelyn. Brian is also survived by a brother Douglas Key, and sisters Camille Key and Angela Gordon. He is also survived by a huge family of HAM Radio operators, who will cherish forever their memories of Brian.




Mrs John-E Bergeron KE5LSL

Has passed into the Lords arms

Please  remember Cliff KE5QMZ and the rest of her family in your prayers



John E. Bergeron, 84, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas.  John was born February 8, 1933 in Sabine, Texas to Orey Vincent and Mary Tyler Vincent. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. John was preceded in death by her children, Dona Robbins, Lynus Bergeron, and John Bergeron, her sisters, Kitty O'Rourke and Clelie Borel.  Surviving relatives include her husband, Cliff E. Bergeron of Port Neches, Texas; daughter-in-law, Charla Bergeron of Groves, Texas; sons, Clifford Bergeron, Jr. and his wife Mary of Port Neches, Texas; Paul Bergeron and his wife Paula of Port Arthur, Texas; Matthew Bergeron and his wife Kay of Port Neches, Texas; brother, Lynn Vincent of Jasper, Texas; eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

We have lost another Ham
Linda Christian W5DWW  has passed into the Lords loving arms
Please keep Bill and Linda's family in your prayers


Linda G. Christian

 Linda G. Christian, 69, of Lumberton, Texas passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

 Linda was born October 11, 1947 in Beaumont, Texas to Alton Guidry and Ruby Emma Jensen Guidry.  She was a lifelong resident of this area and a Teacher at Odom Middle School in the Beaumont ISD with 44 years of service.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Port Neches, Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas, Triangle Bird Club, American Federation of Agriculture, Texas State Teachers Association, and Beaumont Teachers Association.

 Funeral services will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Dr. David Birdsong officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

 Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches.

Surviving relatives include her husband, Bill Christian of Lumberton, Texas; daughter, Jennifer Christian of Katy, Texas; brother, Mike Guidry and his wife Pam of LaPorte, Texas; grandchildren, Chelsie Lopresti and Jonathan Urwitz.  

Please keep Bill and the Christian family in your thoughts and prayers.


 Ray Gondron KB5APT
 Ray passed away this day around 1:00pm this afternoon. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Remember Ray and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Ray.




William "Pos" Haizlip, KD5CYC
Born in Nederland, Texas on Mar. 8, 1929
Departed on May 16, 2017 and resided in Port Arthur, TX.
Visitation:
   
Friday, May 19, 2017
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service:
   
Saturday, May 20, 2017
11:00 am
Cemetery:
   
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
William "Pos" Haizlip, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur.
William was born March 8, 1929 in Nederland, Texas to William O. Haizlip, Sr. and Margaret Poage Haizlip.
He was a lifelong area resident and attended St. Catherine Catholic Church. William retired from Bayer in Orange as an operator after 30 years of service. He was also a Mason and Ham Radio Operator.
William proudly served his country in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nelwyn Haizlip of Port Arthur; two sons, Kelly Haizlip and wife Jeannie of Houston, Martin Haizlip and wife Julia of Nederland; brother, John Haizlip and wife Peggy of Vidor; three grandchildren, Lucy Williams and husband Rex, Eddie Haizlip, and Katherine Haizlip; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Travis.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Rodel Faller and Reverend D. Stephen McCrate officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.



John Harrington W5EME

We have lost another family member, a good man and a good ham
John Harrington W5EME  passed away last night  John was someone who always shared his vast knowledge of amateur radio helping other hams and local clubs without asking for anything in return. John may you rest in peace our friend. Please keep his wife Bonnie and the rest
of their family in your thoughts and prayers.
John Robert Harrington, W5EME
September 23, 1941, November 03, 2017
John Robert Harrington, 76, of Beaumont, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on September 23, 1941, to Elizabeth Ruth Little Harrington and
John Bernard Harrington, in Birmingham, Alabama. John was a very talented inventor and wrote for electronic magazines. He was past president and member of the Beaumont Amateur Radio Club with his Ham Radio call as “W5EME”. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Harrington and brother, Michael “Mike” Harrington of Birmingham, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott David Harrington.
A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.



Stanley C.L. Cooper KB5HOY
1949 - 2017
May you rest in peace.
Stanley C.L. Cooper KB5HOY passed away last night after a lengthy illness. C.L. was a long time member of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club. No information at this time on services. Please keep his wife Donna and the rest of the Cooper family in your thoughts and prayers.


Tom Clark W5HFJ

Obituary of Tommy Clark
Tommy Gene Clark, 81, of Longview, formerly of Wildwood, passed away Sunday December 24, 2017. He grew up inBuna, and later lived in Port Arthur. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he worked for NORAD and served in the Pacific Command in Okinawa. He attended Lamar University and received his undergraduate degree in business and later his Master’s Degree at Lamar University in conjunction with The University of Oklahoma. While at Lamar, he was involved with the John Gray Institute.  He worked for Gulf States Utilities, which later became Entergy, in the Economic Development Department. Tommy was actively involved in his church at the United Methodist Temple of Port Arthur then the Wildwood Methodist Church. When he found the time, he enjoyed fishing. Tommy was also a HAM Radio enthusiast and would use his knowledge of the radio to assist relief efforts during natural disasters. He was a hard-working man who believed in community involvement.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jill Slavik Clark; parents, Levi and Willie Clark; brothers, Rayford Clark, and Selman Clark.
He is survived by his sons, Craig Clark and wife, Lynn of Plano, and Cary Clark and wife, Denise of Hallsville; grandchildren, Shanon Clark Harrington and husband, Bobby of The Colony, Audrey Clark of Atlanta, GA, Nolan Clark of Plano, Drew Clark of Hallsville, and Gray Clark of Hallsville; brothers, Reverend Jerry Clark and wife, Jan of Buna, and Dr. Gary Clark and wife, Barbara of Houston; and sister-in-law, Billie Jean Clark of Buna; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Farmer Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.  Graveside services will follow at 2:30 pm, at R. S. Farmer Cemetery, with Reverend Jerry Clark and Dr. Gary Clark officiating.


 

Carey Franklin Roberts, K5SCU


Carey Franklin Roberts, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas, of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Born in Mangham, Louisiana, on June 23, 1931, he was the son of Carl Franklin Roberts and Laura (Cheek) Roberts. Carey was a faithful member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. He was involved in many organizations including the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star in Bridge City as a 32nd degree Mason, as well as Shriners. He was a Ham Radio Operator who worked under the call letters of K5SCU. Carey was a very kind, intelligent, and loving man who will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Laura Roberts; son, Daniel Roberts; and 4 siblings.






Gordon Ray Thibodeaux , WD5BWL - SK

January 07, 1941, May 03, 2018

Gordon Ray Thibodeaux, WD5BWL, 77, of Nederland, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home.

He was born on January 7, 1941, in Port Arthur, to Julia Patterson and Louis Thibodeaux.


Gordon was a proud veteran of three different branches of the armed forces, the Army, Air Force, and was especially proud to be a member of the United States Marine Corps. Gordon retired from Southwestern Bell at the young age of 50 and was blessed to be able to enjoy many years of retirement with his friends and family. He was an avid sailor and spent many years if sailing local and Caribbean waters. He was a former member of the Port Arthur Yacht Club, the United States Power Squadron and the local amateur radio club.
Survivors include his loving caregiver and wife of fifty-three years, Linda Thibodeaux, WD5ICN; son, Louis “Steve” Thibodeaux and his wife, Nicole, of Richardson; daughter, Denise Craig and her husband, Michael, of Nederland; grandchildren, Chelsey, Ethan, Sierra, and Savannah Thibodeaux; Katie Boot; and Asha, Cade, Taylor, and Colby Craig; brothers, Terry Thibodeaux, and Windsor Patterson; sisters, Stephanie Golmon and Dorothy Gutierrez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughters, Tammy Thibodeaux; parents; and brothers, Wayne Thibodeaux, Henry Patterson, and Roy Patterson.

A gathering of Mr. Thibodeaux's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2018, at Broussard's, with his interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.



Joseph Kubenka, KF5LW

May 30, 1945 ~ July 8, 2018 (age 73)
 
Joseph Harris Kubenka of Lumberton passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. 
Joe was born on May 30, 1945 to Rudolph (Mike) and Catherine Kubenka of Del Rio, TX.  Joe graduated high school in Del Rio and later graduated from the University of Sothern Illinois.  After graduation, he traveled the world for the US Navy as a Nuclear Electronics Technician and for Mobil Oil as a Reliability Engineer before settling in Lumberton, TX.  He was a member of the Turning Point Church and a 32nd Degree Mason York Rite in the Lavaca Lodge #36 AF&AM.  He was enthusiastic about many hobbies including Ham Radio, craft beer connoisseur, firearm collector and builder of Arduino clocks no one else understands.
He is survived by his son, Andrew, daughter, Victoria, two brothers, Steve and John.  He is also affectionately remembered by ex-wife Suzi Kubenka and estranged wife, Shauna Pratt-Kubenka.
There will be visitation starting at 12pm on Monday, July 16, 2018 followed by a life honoring service at 2pm at the Lumberton Family Funeral Home, 766 S. Main Lumberton, TX 77657.  He will be laid to rest in the Moulton City Cemetery in Moulton, TX near his parents at 11am on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
 
 

Glynn A. Gaudet, N5WBG
 
Glynn A. Gaudet, N5WBG, 71 of Vidor died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Glynn was a lifelong resident of Vidor and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict were he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and a Bronze Star Medal. He worked for GSU Sabine Station for 28 years as the maintenance supervisor and also worked at the Bayer Refinery as an operator. Glynn enjoyed music and was the bass guitarist in the Outlaws. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and was a H.A.M. radio operator, but most of all he was a great husband and father. Cremation arrangements where entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home. Glynn was survived by his wife of 45 years Georgia Gaudet of Vidor, TX, son Paul Gaudet of Vidor, TX, sister Nancy Mericle of Jasper, TX, granddaughter Austyn Gaudet and great granddaughter Ella Gaudet.

KK5L

Carol Lynn (Laurents) Noack of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2018.

Carol was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 23, 1935, to Burton and Jane (Hebert) Laurents. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953 and earned her BS and Masters in Accounting at Lamar University. She was a CPA and a retired Professional Registered Parliamentarian.
Carol was interested in genealogy and was a member of several heritage organizations. She was also a member of the Beaumont Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) and the St. James Altar Society. She volunteered at the Port Arthur International Seafarers’ Center and at numerous other local organizations throughout her years in Port Arthur. Her hobbies included amateur radio (KK5L), needlework, reading, and especially crossword puzzles. She was a whiz with the NY Times puzzles!
Carol is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Marvin Noack, children Barbara (Kenneth) Smith of Port Arthur, Sharon (Morrie) Bobrow of San Francisco, Kim Chow of Lihue, Hawaii, and Mark (Edna) Noack of Port Arthur. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael (Polly) Smith of Port Arthur, Melissa (David) Smith Sexton of New Port Richey, Florida, Scarlett Cormier of Port Neches, Benjamin (Becky) Lang of San Rafael, California, Burton Olivier of Los Angeles, Dexter Olivier of Lihue, Hawaii, and Ethan Noack of Port Arthur. Carol’s great grandchildren include Samuel Smith of Kapahi, Hawaii, Trinity and Taya Adams of Port Neches, and Daniel, Matthew, and Andrew Sexton of New Port Richey, Florida. She is predeceased in death by her stillborn daughter, Angela.
Carol’s brilliant mind and kindness will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her and love her. The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Grove Nursing Home, Harbor Hospice, and Fr. David Edwards for their support, love, and care of Carol and of our family.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur. Rite of Committal will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Donations in Carol’s memory can be made to the Port Arthur International Seafarer’s Center or St. James Catholic Church.
 


Cody Parsley, age 85, of Sour Lake, TX, passed away on November 12, 2018. He was born to James Jackson Parsley and Mahalia Sue Drake Parsley on January 20, 1933 in Silsbee, TX.

Cody was a thorough, but fun-loving man. Everything he built, he thought it had to be perfect. This was never truer for him than his love-story with his wife, Nancy. Their first date was on her 40th birthday, and they went square dancing. He met her at the car with a musical piano box that played “We’ve Only Just Begun” and that night their life together did. Cody was her corner at the dance but would be her Rock for the rest of his life. While they dated, he would always bring Nancy’s daughter, Melissa, a gift, saying to Nancy “I have to win her heart as well as yours.” On August 13th, 1983 they married, and every month of their marriage, on the 13th of the month, he would give Nancy a silk rose. Cody loved to have a good time, enjoying family gatherings and eating. After attending Kilgore Junior College for a certification in watch repair, he worked for 37 years at Burkette’s Jewelry in Port Neches, TX. He would wait another 3 years before Nancy’s retirement, always finishing his “honey-do” lists and having supper ready every night when she got home. After her retirement, they hit the road for 10 years, travelling to many places and creating many special memories. For over 50 years, he was a proud and accomplished member of the Freemasons. Known for his green thumb, he planted numerous fruit trees on their property. As a HAM radio operator with the call-sign “N5MIY”, he met with a group on the 39-10 channel every morning at 8:00 for 45 years. Cody left his mark on many lives and his memory will live on with them. In his special way of saying goodbye to his friends and loved ones, “May the good Lord take a likin’ to you. N5MIY signing off.”

Left to honor his memory is his loving wife of 35 years, Nancy Parsley; daughters, Diane Boyd of Poplar Bluff, MO and Melissa Ellison and spouse, Janice May, of Sour Lake, TX; sons, Wayne Parsley and wife, Nancy, of Tishamingo, OK; grandchildren, Amanda Gowen and husband, Travis, of Poplar Bluff, MO, Allen Hoy and wife, Gabby, of Clear Lake, TX, Brandi Fuller and husband, Thomas, of Sour Lake, TX and Dallas Boyd of Poplar Bluff, MO; great-grandchildren, Ireland Gowan, Rowan Gowan, Micaella Hoy, Elias Hoy, Kaily Thomas, Gabe Wright and Thomas Fuller III.

Preceding Cody in death were his parents; first wife, Johnny Parsley; and 10 siblings.

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Lumberton Family Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cody’s life honoring service will be on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home, with Bro. Bill Fabriguze and Dr. Duane Kelly officiating.


Cecil Harper  W5CQG/ W5RY

It’s with great regret I have received word that Cecil Harper has passed away. He was a good friend that always had a smile and a story to tell. He was a ham and gave a lot to the hobby. He was also very active in his church as well. He will be missed. RIP Mr. Cecil Harper
 
Cecil was originally from the Golden Triangle area, and knew lots of people down that way, and was at every Orange Hamfest for the last 8 years or so.
He lived in Milam , Tx ,  on Toledo Bend, and was a member of the Many , Louisiana club.


Even though Cecil had been sick he did his best to help all he could with ARES not only in Region 6 but statewide. Cecil will be missed. He had recently changed his call from W5CQG to W5RY. Funeral arrangements are pending.
 
Dave
K5DDM

This is from his QRZ page.
 

I am 73 years 'young' and have been licensed for 39 years. I am also retired from the Louisiana State Prison System. I was born and raised in Port Neches, Texas and graduated from Carlsbad High School in New Mexico. I worked at the Port Arthur, Texas Texaco Refinery for 13 years and transferred to Louisiana with Texaco. In 1986 I started working for the prison system where I later retired in 2004. I moved back to Texas and presently live here on Toledo Bend lake about 60 miles north of Jasper, Texas. I have been the Emergency Coordinator for Sabine Parish, Louisiana for the past ten years. That sure is an experience, but things seem to be going fine. I hope and pray it stays that way.

I am a Member of the A.R.R.L. (for 38 years) as well as a LIFE member, also a member of the Gulf States Hurricane Net on 3.935 MHz, and Gulf Coast Single Side-Band Net 3.925 MHz. as well as a Member of the Delta Side-Band Net 3.905 MHz. and the 3.957 MHz. Group. I belong to the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club, a Member of the W.C.L.A.R.C of Leesville and a Member of the A.R.C.S in Many, La. I am also on D-STAR (48-B). We have a net on Tuesday nights (7:30 local). Feel free to join us.




Noel Talley, KC5DIL

Talley, Noel Orange, TX (United States)
    We have lost another member of our community.  Noel Talley KC5DIL passed away while  he and his wife were in Tennesee checking on His mother in law who also passed away with in a few days of Noels passing.  No information is known about memorials or resting places.

 

Noel James Talley, KC5DIL, 59, of Orange, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Tennessee, while visiting family.   Noel was born on December 25, 1959.  He is survived by his wife; Terri Ann Talley, son; Jacob, daughter: Mariah, a brother and a sister, grandchildren and other family members and many friends.  Services are pending at this time.  Please keep Terri and Noel’s Family in your thoughts and prayers.








Elmer “Jack” Harrison, N5OIE

NOVEMBER 17, 1931 ~ MARCH 22, 2019 (AGE 87)

 

 

Elmer "Jack" Harrison, JR., N5OIE, age 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM with Bro. David Turner officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Interment will immediately follow services at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Jack was born on Tuesday, November 17, 1931, in Three Creeks, Arkansas to parents, Annie Marie (Jones) and Elmer Johnson Harrison. He had been a lifetime resident of Orange, Texas after moving from Corpus Christi 70 years ago. Jack was a very hard worker and wonderful provider for his family. He retired from the Gulf (Chevron) in Port Arthur. He found the love of his life when he met Theresa Mae "Pat" Smith. The couple enjoyed 63 blissful years together. Jack enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was a Ham Radio Operator and member of the Orange Amateur Radio Club. He was also a beekeeper and member of Southeast Texas Beekeepers. He served many years as a Texas Baptist Builder and a member of Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief (the Yellow Hats).

Jack was a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Jack is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Pat Harrison; son, James Craig Harrison and sister, Elmarie McKay.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Kathie Dorman and husband Ronnie, grandchildren: Jessica Lynn Williams, Jacky Collins and husband Michael and Lee Dorman and wife Christie, as well as, his honorary son, Jerald Wayne Peveto, who lovingly stepped-up to fill the role of son, brother and uncle after the passing of James Craig.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Little Cypress Baptist Church building fund. 3274 Little Cypress Drive, Orange,Tx.77632


BRANDON G. "GIL" BREAUX,

W5GBX

August 27, 1935,March 23, 2019

 

Brandon G. “Gil” Breaux, W5GBX, 83, of Beaumont, died Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1935, in Port Acres, to Pansy L. Rowley and Adolph L. Breaux. Gil was a United States Army veteran and he retired from DuPont as a chemical operator.

 

He is survived by his wife, Marcy Breaux, Beaumont; sons, Brandon Christian Breaux, of Hamshire and Art Van Dorn, of Beaumont; daughters, Terri Lynn Breaux-West, of Hamshire; Lisa Van Dorn and Julianna Garcia and her husband, Hugo, all of McAllen; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Courtney L. Breaux and his wife, Toni, of Groves; and sister-in-law, Linda Breaux, of Belton.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Curtis E. Breaux and Richard Breaux.

 

A gathering of Mr. Breaux’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Pine Ridge Cemetery, 13430 Highway 421, Sour Lake.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1429, Beaumont, Texas 77704.


George Edward Myers Sr., N5CAW

George Edward Myers Sr., N5CAW, Passed away on May 11, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Houston, TX to Mac Lee Myers and Miriam Lee Goode.

George graduated from Beaumont High in 1952 and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and he eventually retired from his career at Gulf States Utilities. He was a ham radio operator for many years, known as having the call sign N5CAW. Having many friends in the Ham Community he spoke to people locally as well as around the world. He was an avid baseball/football player from his childhood into his 40s, spending more than 30 years playing softball in Beaumont leagues, winning regional titles and state championships with the Sherman Lumber softball team,The Lumberman who went the state playoffs for 12 consecutive years. He was also an umpire who umpired games in the South East Texas area for more than 20 years. He had a huge love for classical music and could name the composer after hearing only the first few seconds of any song. He loved caring for his schnauzer Chloe and taking her for walks. He was a devoted and loving father and enjoyed sharing his love and knowledge of sports with his son, and attending baseball games, and teaching his daughter his love for woodwork. He was a dedicated grandfather and enjoyed watching his grandson at sporting events and teaching his granddaughter how to play the flute and helping both of them with schoolwork. He was truly one of kind will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Special thanks to (Harbor Hospice) for their caring support.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Carol Lee Myers; son, George Myers Jr. and fiancé, Tracy McClelland; daughter, Tracy Roberts; grandchildren, Chase Palmer and Whittney Holt and husband,Brandon Holt; great-grandson, Rowan Holt.

A memorial visitation will be held at Lumberton Family Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 5pm to 6pm, a service honoring the life of George E. Myers Sr. at 6pm.


 Warren Barnette Singleton, KB5SY 

                                                February 28, 1936 - May 17, 2019

 

Warren Barnette Singleton, KB5SY, 83, of Groves, Texas passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 28, 1936 in Port Neches, Texas to John William Singleton, Sr. and Lovie Boozer Singleton.
Barnette was a lifelong resident of this area and retired from Firestone Rubber Plant in Orange as Operations Supervisor after 42 years of service.  He was a United States veteran serving in the Army Reserves.  Barnette was a Ham Radio Operator and was past president of J.C.A.R.C.  A visitation for family and friends will be Monday, May 20, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches with Dr. Joe Worley of First Baptist Church in Groves officiating.  Barnette is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruthie Nell Singleton of Groves, daughter, Marla Ruth Singleton of Groves, two sons, Joel Barnette Singleton of Winnie and Alan Singleton of Groves, five grandchildren, Michael Singleton, James Singleton, Noah Singleton Boyd, Cari Singleton, Shari Strange and husband Tim, and three great grandchildren, Eric Monteau, Connor Strange and Sawyer Strange.
Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to the Charity of Your Choice.



Joseph Phillip Lanier, KE5NYS

Joseph Phillip Lanier, KE5NYS, age 81, aka Joe Phil Lanier, a native and longtime resident of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Sunday May 26th, 2019. He was born November 19th, 1937 of parents Joe R. Lanier and Marguerite Francis (Sublett) Lanier. He was raised by loving grandparents, J.L. Lanier and Roberta (Hicks) Lanier, with the untimely death of his young mother.

After school, he served an active enlistment in the U.S. Air Force with Air Police assignments. Upon honorable discharge, he entered the law enforcement field and served with several East Texas Police Departments before entering the security systems business based in Jasper. He later expanded into the wholesale supply realm of that industry where he remained until retirement, having worked in distribution sales and with various manufacturers. He always enjoyed cartooning art and motorcycling as well as ham radio also in latter years. He especially delighted in sharing gospel materials with family and others, having become a Christian by faith and Southern Baptist by choice. He strived with friends to help establish a viable Humane Society as he loved God’s little fuzzy friends.

He is survived by wife, Janice Lanier and former spouse Constance Lanier along with four children- Chris Lanier and wife Julie of Jasper, Wendy Lanier of Manor, Jennifer Spille and husband Eric of Spicewood, Phillip Lanier of Montgomery. Also, step sons Michael and Hoyt Britt of Dallas. Grandchildren include Amy Woods and husband Wylie, Taylor Thompson and husband Tyler, Amber Massey, Austin and Cash Spille, Walker and Wyatt Lanier. Step-grandchildren include Ashley and Hailey Britt. Great grandchildren Anna and Blaine Woods, Silas Thompson, Dallas Massey, Eli and Lana Graham. He is also survived by stepmother Betty Lanier-Stelzer of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by daughter Lana Lanier.

A graveside service is planned on Thursday May 30th, 2019 at 10:00am at the Jasper City Cemetery on North Main Street in Jasper under the services of Brother John Ebarb and direction of Stringer-Griffin Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Jasper TX Animal Shelter at 506 CR296, Jasper, Texas 75951.

Mr. Lanier has requested a prayer entitled “A Prayer for the Old and the Young” which was published by the Cumberland Presbyterian House circa 1877 and was written by his Great Grandfather, Joseph Benjamin Lanier of Beech Grove Texas, be read at his service. To remember as Ray Comfort says concerning Christians, “Passing is just the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering heaven.” Amen.


Darlena Kay Pelt, KF5JAF

Darlena Kay Pelt, KF5JAF, 56, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at her residence.

Darlena was born November 18, 1962 in Pasco, Washington to Bobby Gene Pelt and Laura Jeanette Henson Pelt.  She was a Lifelong resident and worked for the US Postal Service in Beaumont.

Darlena was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Port Acres and the Knight of Columbus Council#3195 KCettes Ladies Auxillary.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019 at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Rejimon George officiating.

Darlena was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Cindy Pelt Willey.

Surviving relatives include her daughters; Tiffiny Farris and husband Troy of Oklahoma, Crystal Breaux and husband Willie Moore of Beaumont; son, Michael Breaux of Port Acres; sisters Kathy Pelt of Port Acres, Debbie Wehmeyer and husband Ron of Nederland, and 10 grandchildren.  Darlena was the beloved companion of Chuck Vincent KB5NBJ.

Darlena will be missed by her family and many friends. Please remember to keep Darlena & Chuck’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Marvin Earl Noack, N5COS
FEBRUARY 25, 1933 – AUGUST 8, 2019

Marvin Earl Noack, N5COS, of Groves, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2019, at the age of 86. Marvin was born in Dayton, Texas, on February 25, 1933, to William and Beatrice Noack. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951, served in the United States Army in Korea from 1953 – 1955, worked at Sinclair-Koppers/ARCO as an electrician, and was an avid amateur radio operator (N5COS).
Marvin is survived by his children Barbara (Kenneth) Smith of Port Arthur, Sharon (Morrie) Bobrow of San Francisco, Kim Chow of Lihue, Hawaii, and Mark (Edna) Noack of Port Arthur. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael Smith of Port Arthur, Melissa (David) Smith Sexton of New Port Richey, Florida, Scarlett Cormier of Port Neches, Benjamin (Becky) Lang of San Rafael, California, Burton and Dexter Olivier of Los Angeles, and Ethan Noack of Port Arthur. Marvin’s great grandchildren include Samuel (Morgan) Smith of Wailua, Hawaii, Trinity and Taya Adams of Port Neches, and Daniel, Matthew, and Andrew Sexton of New Port Richey, Florida. Marvin is predeceased in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Carol, and his stillborn daughter, Angela.
Marvin’s favorite things in life were Carol and his family, his red pepper shaker and Tabasco sauce, his recliner and remote control, his birthday banana cakes, Cajun music, the “Camp” in Dayton, and collecting “stuff.” The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Grove Nursing Home and Kindred Hospice for their support, love, and care of Marvin.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur with an Order of Christian Funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.


Robert H. Nicholas, Jr., K5HLZ


Robert H. Nicholas, Jr., K5HLZ, 77, passed away on January 5, 2020, in Houston Texas. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas, to Robert H. Nicholas, Sr. and Nancy Salvagio Nicholas. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Nicholas; daughters Lisa Wood and her husband, Everest Wood; Elana Richards and her husband, Mark Richards; sister, Ann Hecker and her husband, Ray Hecker; brother, Bill Nicholas and his wife, Madeline Nicholas; grandchildren; Trevor Wood, Celeste Wood, Cody Richards and his wife, Taylor Richards, and Cameron Richards; great grandchild, Wyatt Richards and numerous family and friends.

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, followed by a Law Degree from the University of Texas. He worked as a maritime Attorney for Exxon Corporation for 25 years, and law firms Baker Hostetler and Phelps Dunbar. His passions in life were his work, ham radio, and most of all sailing.

In lieu of flowers make donation a to one of your favorite charities.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at 6pm with a vigil at 7pm and a rosary following at 7:30pm at St. Bernadette Catholic Church 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 17th, 2020 at 11am, also, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with a reception to follow.


MILAM COLUMBUS “lucky” young, ka5sur

May 13, 1927 – January 19, 2020

Milam Columbus “Lucky” Young, KA5SUR, 92, a resident of Sulphur passed away January 19, 2020 after a short illness.

He was born May 13, 1927 in Kenedy, Texas. Graduated from South Park High School, Beaumont, Texas in 1945. Joined U S Navy in 1945 and served honorable in WW II and continued in the navy reserves until 1987 retiring after 42 years of service.

Lucky was a construction electrician for 16 years before joining Mobil Pipeline as an electrician where he retired after 22 years in 1989. He was also involved in The Boy Scout program for 35 years where he achieved an Eagle Scout, wood badge, Pisano and silver beaver awards. He was involved locally in the Gideons International, Southwest La. Amateur repeater Ham Club as KA5SUR. The Sulphur Armed Forces Committee and Calcasieu Crime stoppers.  His biggest joy was volunteering in the media department at First Baptist Sulphur and Olivet Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by grandson, Philip Young, parents Burnel and Wilma Young, brothers Clifton and Mary Lee Young Burnel B, Jr. and Peggy Young.

Survivors include; wife of 67 years Aris O. Young, Sulphur.  Sons Liston and Martha Young of League City Tx and Jeffrey and Brenda Young of Deville, LA.

Grand Daughters Katherine and Matthew Bruner of Manville, Tx with children Colin, Asher and Amelia.

Rachel and husband Patrick Waite of Richmond, Tx. Children Caleb, Madison, Elijah and Lucas.

Grand daughter Rebekah Young of Deville, LA. With a host of nephews and nieces across Texas.   Service will be at 11:00 AM January 25th at First Baptist Church of Sulphur with Rev. Michael Linton officiating. Visitation will be 5:30 – 8 PM January 24th at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home and from 9-11 AM on Saturday January 25that First Baptist Church of Sulphur. . Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 or Media Department of First Baptist Church of Sulphur.







Walter Hoover KB5OVJ



It is with great Sadness that we have to announce that
Walter Hoover KB5OVJ passed away last night after suffering a stroke on March 26th. I’m sure it has been an especially difficult time for the family these last two weeks as they were not allowed to visit with him in the hospital due to the visitation restrictions with the pandemic. Please remember his wife Mary and the rest of their family in your thoughts & prayers. Walter Glen Hoover, KB5OVJ, 61, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  He was born on March 20, 1959, in Pasadena, to Betty Jo Allen Hoover and Walter Dempsey Hoover.   Walter was a Master Mason of Galena Park Lodge #1290 A.F. & A.M. and Silsbee Lodge #298 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Silsbee Chapter #298, Order of the Eastern Star. He was also an active member of the HAM community, KB5OVJ.  Survivors include his wife, Mary Hoover; children, Shana Jones of Crosby, Gerry Gumm of Conroe, Brian Gregg and Rhonda Simpson, both of Houston, and Robert Simpson and Rachel Simpson, both of Silsbee; grandchildren, Anthony Morgan, Dylan Cockerham, Alysa Doyle, Panda Jones, Skyler Banda, Baily Doyle, Alania Jones, and Sunny Cheany; and siblings, Deborah Davis and her husband, James, of Hempstead; Tommy Hoover of Channelview; and John Hoover.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Mr. Hoover’s committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.

John Steven "Steve" Byerly, W5SM

 

Steve Byerly, W5SM, 77, of Orange, passed away on April 9, 2020, at home.

Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Jessie Valentine Byerly and Ladema Grace (Mayer) Byerly. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and in the reserves for an additional 3 years. He went on to become a machinist and worked for Dupont for 37 years and was on the forefront of computerized lathes. Steve loved to work with his hands and was an excellent furniture builder. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid ham radio operator, his call sign was W5SM. If you needed a card for a special occasion Steve always picked the best ones! Steve loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ladema Byerly; sisters, Thelma Smith, Alice Baker, and Dorothy Rouselle; and brothers, J.V. Byerly, Ernest Byerly, and Bill Byerly.

He is survived by his son, Nathan Byerly and wife Angie; grandchildren, GinnyAnn Henry and husband Baylor and Garrison Byerly all of Orange.

 

Arrangements are being handled by Claybar Funeral Home.

 

EVELYN WHITE BARTLETT, WA5MPW

March 10, 1926 - April 12, 2020


Evelyn White Bartlett, WA5MPW, 94, of Beaumont, passed away on Easter Day, April 12, 2020. She was born March 10, 1926, in Alco, Louisiana, to Myrtle and Lonnie Dyer, and was a longtime resident of Beaumont, Texas, where she graduated high school in 1943.

Evelyn was active and sharp her entire life.  After being widowed at a young age, she worked as a secretary for the Federal Communications Commission and raised her daughter Susan as a single parent.  She was also responsible for the care of her elderly mother for many years.  Evelyn loved the outdoors, baking, correspondence, reading, technology, and sports - particularly the Houston Astros and little league baseball. She lettered in track and continued running into adulthood. She was an avid ham radio operator as was her second husband, Harold. She was involved in local ham radio activities, the Civil Air Patrol, the Citizen Police Academy, and Christian Fellowship Church. She also enjoyed getting together and keeping in touch with many lifelong friends.  Evelyn remained mentally sharp, self-reliant, and independent to the end. She was admired for her intelligence, sincerity, good-naturedness, resilience, and moxie.  She will be dearly missed by the many friends and family members she leaves behind.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Susan Faye Strahan and husband, Robert; stepdaughter, Carol Bartlett Nallie and husband, Raymond; grandchildren, Lindsay Nallie and Jason Nallie; sister, Faye Hasse; sister-in-law, Jackie Dyer; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle Johnson Dyer and Lonnie Dyer; first husband, Robert Earl White; second husband, Harold Bartlett; brother, Woodrow Dyer; and sisters, Hazel Aldred and Floyce Bowden.

The prayers and support of family and friends are greatly appreciated.  Evelyn's immediate family will hold a private graveside ceremony at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, they hope to have a memorial service so that extended family and friends may gather in her memory. 






Selma Ray Farley, WA5DQW

April 24, 1937 - October 29, 2020

Col. Ray Farley, WA5DQW, began his career in Civil Air Patrol as a cadet in 1955 in Beaumont at the Beaumont Downtown Optimist CAP. His love for CAP was beyond anything else. His love at that time was communications and would get together with several members to build radios with Heathkits. At that time as a senior member the Commander, Col. Ross Ewart got an old laundry van donated to the squadron. Ray took on the task to build the first mobile communication van that would go anywhere and everywhere. He loved that van and made built-in cabinets to house each and every radio. After going through the ranks of warrant officer to Major then he took over the Beaumont Squadron in 1975-1982. In 1970 Ray became a private pilot which added more responsibility and doing more search and rescue. During this time a Medical Flight was added to our group headed by Dr. Leonard Greene which became a big asset to our Squadron and Group. Dr. Greene was heading up helping organize the first Emergency Medical Technician class ever held in 1974. Ray and I both were certified as EMT’s and organized Practice SAR tests to include medical attention given on the scene to help save lives. Ray was an avid Amateur Radio Operator, WA5DQW, and mentor to many. He was always responding to communications needs and events wherever needed and took care of the needs of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club when no one was looking and taking no credit.
In August 1982 Col. George R. Way was Texas Wing Commander. We hosted the largest SAC Eval in Beaumont with over 40 planes attending. And to follow up we hosted the Texas Wing Conference in October 1982 in Beaumont. Texas where Lt. Col. Ray Farley would become the Group XI commander. Lt. Col. Farley served 10 years as Group XI Commander until1992.
In 1993, Col. Orlan Scott, the new Wing Commander appointed Lt. Col. Farley to the position of Director of the Counter Drug Program serving on the Texas Wing Staff. His wife, Major Claudia D. Farley would serve as his assistant on the program. In December, 1993 Lt. Col. Farley was asked to be the new Vice-Commander of Texas Wing. Which he served in that capacity until November 1996 where he took over the position as Texas Wing Commander. It was a pleasure for him to serve with such a wonderful staff. He was a proud commander to a great to a great wing. And in 1998 Texas Wing was credited with flying over 10,000 hours for search and rescue as well as for DEA and Customs. Also that year we hosted the Texas Wing Conference in Dallas, Texas. It was a conference that broke all records. We had 504 people attending and registering for the conference as well as 504 attending the banquet.
Col. Ray Farley retired in March 2000 with 45 years of service. He was proud of the many achievements and accomplishments he had made during his time as commander. He served with pride to be the Wing commander and loved working with all the members and staff.
Besides being in CAP he worked full time as an operator at the DuPont refinery. He served as Capt. On the Fire Brigade as an instructor and went to Reno, Nevada and Lamar University and Texas A&M University for fire training. He also completed another round of EMT training and was recertified and was also an instructor.
Col. Ray Farley passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Forever Young Nursing Home and will rest in peace. Due to the COVID there will be no funeral service and a memorial will be at a later date.


I’m sorry to have to report on the passing today of Ray Farley WA5DQW. Ray was a long time member of the Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club. He was a big  supporter of amateur radio and mentor to many. Ray did many good deeds in the background around the JCARC clubhouse never wanting to accept any accolades for his work. Please to a moment to remember Ray as he will be truly missed.

There are no arrangements at this time. We will let you know when more information comes available.

 
73’s our friend.

Joe Edwin Welch, KK5LK
Joe Edwin Welch, KK5LK, 71, of Orange, Texas passed away November 20, 2020. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 25, 1949 to the late Edwin Lee Welch and Cary Odessa Crager Welch. Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. After serving in the military, Joe was employed with Mobil Refinery where he retired. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nederland as well as the Cosmopolitan Masonic Lodge #872 in Port Arthur, Texas. Joe was a devoted husband, loving father, and was truly a caring person.

Those left to cherish Joe’s memory are his wife of 45 years, Marylyn Welch of Orange; his daughters Crystal Welch Hancock and husband Chris of Nederland, and Paisley Welch Ware and husband James of Port Neches; grandchildren, Maegan Elysabeth Ware of Chicago, IL, Madeline Grace Phillips of Nederland, Jansen Drake Ware of Port Neches, and Luke Christopher Hancock of Nederland; He is also survived by a host of family and friends that he loved dearly. Joe is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas on Monday November 23, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas, with Pastor Pat Cammarata officiating. A private family committal service will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland, Texas.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Garett Roy and Carli Nelson who went above and beyond to take special care of Joe. The family would also like to thank Pulse Home Health and Texas Total Care Hospice for their services.


George Alexander, K5GCA

George Alexander, K5GCA, 82, of Bridge City, passed away on December 8, 2020, in Beaumont.


A graveside service will be held at the Creel Cemetery in Bel, Louisiana. Visitation and graveside service times are pending under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on July 3, 1938, he was the son of Gus T. Alexander and Callie Mae (Young) Alexander.

George “Buddy” Alexander was a faithful member of the Bridge City United Pentecostal Church for 54 years, where he served on the church board, pianist and bus ministry. He worked for Kansas City Southern Railroad for 38 years. Buddy was an avid ham operator and enjoyed sharing his life experiences with his ham operator friends. He loved to travel and enjoyed using his RV to visit his favorite places. He loved to fish and shrimp in his younger years and supplied many friends and family with his catches. Buddy was faithful to his loving wife, Betty, for 63 years and loved his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Callie Mae Alexander; and brother-in-law, Gerald Gilley.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Alexander of Bridge City; sister, Shirley Gilley of Bridge City; children, Kevin “Joe” Alexander and wife, Patty Alexander of Bridge City, Sari LaGrone and husband Jim LaGrone of Yantis, Skipper Alexander and wife, Krystyn Alexander of Katy, Mari Aquillard and husband, David Aquillard of Bridge City and Kathryn “Kathy” Alexander of Bridge City; grandchildren, James LaGrone of Houston, Lauren LaGrone and fiancé Joel Cotter of Houston, Ashley Robinson and husband Dustin of Bridge City, Chase Alexander and wife Kelsey of Bridge City, Keaton Alexander and Lily Palmer of Katy, Courtney Alexander and James Manners of Cypress, Vienna Mae Alexander of Katy, Kevin Jackson and wife Tanna of Splendora, and Coleman Jackson and wife Kimberly of Little Cypress; great-grandchildren, Carter, Trevor, Morgan, Brodi, Kinley, Kaela, John, Mark, Ethan and Cameron; step-grandchildren, Dustin Hughes, Landon Harris, Roman Prasarn, Alexis Prasarn, Alison Hampton, and Tiffany Goodwin.

Serving as pallbearers will be James LaGrone, Chase Alexander, Kevin Jackson, Coleman Jackson and Keaton Alexander.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Memory of George C. Alexander at P.O. Box 1590, Bridge City, Texas 77611.







Johnnie Costanzo, 73, KI5EPE

Johnnie was born on July 4, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas to Elodia Herrera Costanzo and Frank Costanzo. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur and was a retired electronics repair man for B&B Electronics. He had lived in the area all of his life and loved to go fishing; coached baseball; feed the chickens and loved all his pets especially his dogs.

Survivors include his brother, Frank Costanzo, Jr. of Orange; sister, Carmen Dupre of Port Neches; step children Carlos DeLuna of Port Arthur and Paul DeLuna and his wife Debbie of Orange; step-daughters, Theresa Cardenas and husband Florentino Cardenas, Sr. of Port Arthur, Paula Vasquez and her husband Robert of Norcross, Georgia, Elizabeth Belk and husband Trent of Lumberton and granddaughter/God-daughter, Maria DeLuna of Port Arthur; other grandchildren, Noah Cardenas, Romeo Lorenzi, Sebastian Hernandez, Aaron Hernandez DeLuna, Kyler Belk, Kaleb Belk, Aaron DeLuna, Kegan DeLuna, Joaquin Cardenas, Florentino Cardenas, Javier Cardenas, Angelita Cardenas and Carmen Cardenas; numerous great grandchildren. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene C. DeLuna who passed away on December 4, 2011.

A Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Port Arthur with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.






Raymond "Ray" Reed Sr., KF5ZUN
Raymond “Ray” Reed, Sr., 78, of Bridge City, passed away on February 22, 2021, in Port Arthur.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in
Orange.
A graveside service will be held at 12:45 p.m., on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Houston National Cemetery in
Houston.
Born in North Island, California, on February 18, 1943, he was the son of Clyde Reed and Dollie (Butts) Reed.
Ray served bravely in the Navy as an Aviation Mechanic during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of
the Jefferson County and Orange County HAM Radio Club. Ray will be deeply missed by all those who came
to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Dollie Reed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Annette (Bifolco) Reed; sons, Raymond Reed, Jr., and Kenny Reed;
grandchildren, Trevor Reed, Channing Reed, Jacquesnn Reed, Raycee Reed, and Kelsie Reed.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Trevor Reed, Channing Reed, Brandon Broussard, James Gillen, Terry
Hobbs, and Ronald Pate



Alan James Lindsey, KF5CEH
  April 12, 1956 – March 19, 202112, 1956
Alan James Lindsey, KF5CEH, 64, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas.

Alan was born April 12, 1956 in Port Arthur, Texas to Cook Lindsey and Rena Heriard Lindsey.

He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the Catholic faith.

Alan retired from Dupont where he was an Operator and a member of the Haz Mat Team.

He was a dedicated member of the Nederland Volunteer Fire Department with 20 years of service.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Reverend Kenneth Powell officiating.

Alan was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Becky Lindsey of Port Neches, Texas; daughter, Katy Gill and husband Sunny of Nederland, Texas; son, Cody Lindsey of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Dian Fournet and husband Jerry of Port Neches, Texas; grandchildren, Sonny James Gill and Maci Rae Gill.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nederland Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 686, Nederland, Texas 77627 Attention: Richard Booth.



June 19, 1956 - June 13, 2021

Don Owen Melton, KB5DON, 64, of Bridge City, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont, He was born on June 19, 1956, in Fort Worth, to Sherry Ann Spivey Melton and Allen G. Melton. Don was a lab technician for Evonik Degussa Engineered Carbons Black.

He is survived by his wife of forty-five years to the day he passed, Donna Melton; son, Chris Melton and his wife Ashley, of Vidor; grandchildren, Madyson Melton and her fiancé, Justin Veitch; Mallorie Melton; Layla Lamb; and Dustin Melton; and siblings, Susan Tibbits and her husband, Doug, of McCloud, Oklahoma and Elizabeth Martin.

Don is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Melton’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His interment will follow at Holland Cemetery, Kountze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Red Oaks Springs, P.O. Box 2019, Kountze, Texas 77625.


Gary Wayne Moore, WB5BOP

March 9, 1948 - June 27, 2021


Gary Wayne Moore, WB5BOP, 73, of Groves, Texas passed away on June 27, 2021.

He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on March 9, 1948 to William Moore and Virginia Benton Moore. Gary retired from Ameripol Synpol, where he was a long-time supervisor.
He was a lifelong resident of Groves, a member of the First Baptist Church of Groves and a Past Master of Cosmopolitan Lodge #872. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He also had a great love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Virginia Moore and his brother, Larry Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Moore of Groves, daughter, Shelly Chapman of Groves, son, Shane Warr and wife Dawn of Hillister, son, Troy Warr of Joplin, Missouri, sister, Linda Broussard of Groves, brother, David Moore and wife Jodie of Port Neches, grandchildren, Jeremy Chapman, Lexie Chapman, Joshua Warr, Mariana Warr and Annalee Warr, niece, Tina and husband Kevin Judalet, great niece, Avery Judalet, great nephew Draven Tietjens.



Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 5 pm - 7 pm. A Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 2:00 pm. Both the visitation and celebration of life will be at Livingston Funeral Home. 

The gravesite will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Then immediately after, the food and fellowship will be at First Baptist Church in Groves.

Again, We ask that you keep Gary's wife Martha and the rest of the Moore family in your thoughts and prayers.

Livingston Funeral Home
5601 39th Street
Groves, TX 77619







Donna DeNell Wilson Pattillo, KE5DVW

Donna DeNell Pattillo, KE5DVW, age 63 of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home. A memorial service to honor Donna’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Cowboy Church of Orange County, 673 FM 1078 Orange, Texas 77632. Arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Donna was born in Orange, Texas on April 17, 1958 to parents, Johnelle Estella Hughes Wilson and George Christopher Wilson. She was a long time member of Christian Community Church in Orange. Donna was a kind and loving person, who always had a can do anything she set her mind to attitude. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cater for others. She loved doing crafts, playing cards and candy crush. Donna had a passion for animals. She enjoyed shopping and had a flair for the”Bling”! But most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Donna will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Pattillo, parents, George and Johnelle Wilson and grandson Nicolas Wragg.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters; Amber Peveto and her husband Kenneth Turner of Orange, TX, Nikki Peveto and her husband Josh Stahl of North Richland Hills, TX, Whitney Pattillo and her husband Lawson Loper of Groves, TX and Michelle Pattillo Boudreaux of Magnolia, two brothers, Rocky Wilson of Oranefield, TX and Kenney Wilson and his wife Tammy of Orange, TX, eighteen grandchildren; Adam Cain, McKinley Cain, Zayna Cain, Dillan Wragg, Cole Stahl, Bryan Dunmon, George Pattillo, Anthony Loper, Lawson Loper, IV, Gibson Turner, Van Turner, Bella Boudreaux, Baylee Boudreaux, Breyona Boudreaux, Cade Stahl, Logan Stahl and Piper Stahl, two nieces, Lori Williams and her husband Norman  and Carrie Wilson, great niece Sarah Williams and numerous friends.

 


Jerry Dean Kelley, KG5EJE

 

Cpt Jerry D Kelley, KG5EJE, US Army Retired of Nederland, Tx. passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 78 surrounded by his children. He was born on July 18, 1943 to Alvie Dalton and Elvie Ruth Fleniken Kelley, both deceased, in Nacogdoches, Texas. His younger brother Gene Edwin Kelley preceded him in death. At the age of 6 months his family moved to Port Arthur Tx. His dad was employed in the construction industry in the area and eventually moved to Groves, Tx. where he graduated from Port Neches Groves High School, class of 1962.

After a tour of duty in Vietnam and 14 years of service in the US Army, he was released from active duty in August 1975 from the Army Reduction Force because the Government thought they had to career Soldiers in its ranks. He then moved his family to Nederland, TX.

Cpt Kelley served in the Army and National Guard for 29 yrs. and 4 months and was a decorated Officer, Helicopter Pilot and Vietnam Veteran.

He was employed by Gulf Oil Refinery and later Chevron Chemicals, retiring after 28 yrs of service. Cpt Kelley was active in the scouting program, serving as Cub Master of Pack 232 and Scout Master of Troop 422, assisting over 30 young men reach the Rank of Eagle Scout.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon of 54 years and survived by sons Alan Kelley and his wife Trisha and David Kelley both of Nederland, TX. Two Grandsons, Justin Kelley of Vidor, TX. And John Redumis of Nederland, TX. Granddaughter Katelyn Shuler, Husband Michael Shuler and great granddaughter Elizabeth Shuler of Leesville LA. and sister-in-law Brenda Kelley of Port Neches, TX.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.

Military honors will be conducted by SETX Veterans group, which he was a member of for over 25 years.


John Earl Spikes, WD5IZL

March 27, 1965 - September 26, 2021

 

John Earl Spikes, WD5IZL, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Webster, Texas.
He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on March 27, 1965 to Joe Spikes and Jessie Powell Spikes.
John was a lifelong area resident and was employed as a mechanic at Buckner Rental Service for seven years and then worked for the City of Groves as a supervisor for fifteen years. He was a talented and gifted mechanic. John was a member of First Baptist church where he enjoyed his Adult 5 Sunday School and serving the Lord. He enjoyed racing dirt cars and riding his motorcycles…but most of all, spending time with family and friends.
John was a humble man that was generous, kind and loving. He took pride in his work and always made sure things were done right. He worked hard and with dedication. John loved everyone and wanted everyone to be happy. He will be missed by many.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Groves with Dr. Joe Worley officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
John was preceded in death by his father, Joe Spikes; mother, Jessie Spikes; brother, James Spikes and first wife Kathy Spikes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Natalie McWaters Spikes, whom he loved dearly; his beloved Godsons Isacc and Lucas Anderson of Groves; brothers, Jay Spikes of Groves, Jeffrey Spikes and wife Odessa of Groves and Jerry Spikes of Little Cypress and many loving nieces and nephews.

 




Danny Ray Glenn, N5AQR

                                            December 15, 1949 ~ November 21, 2021

 

Mr. Danny R. Glenn, N5AQR, 71, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Danny was born in Wichita Falls on December 15, 1949 to Raymond Edward Glenn and Noami Lois Davis.

Left to cherish his memory is his girlfriend, Judy Korman of Vidor; his children, Theresa Ann Glenn of Lufkin, Danny R. Glenn Jr. of Vidor and girlfriend Connie Jean Robinson of Sour Lake; his grandchildren, Bryan Welch, Kayla Kessinger and husband Will; his great-grandchildren, Jynika, Beaux, and Easton; and his siblings, Alan Glenn, and Terry Glenn.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Elaine Abernathy Glenn.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the life honoring funeral service to follow beginning at 1:00 p.m all at the Church of the Nazarene, 370 N Dewitt Rd. Vidor, TX 77662. Interment will follow the funeral service at Restlawn Memorial Park.

 



We are saddened to report the passing of Dr. William "Dub" George W5DUB.  Dub was a special friend to many of the local hams and personal doctor to several.  Services are pending at Clayton Thompson.

William “Dub” D. George, Jr, MD, W5DUB

William Dewitt “Dub” George, Jr., MD, W5DUB, 86, of Port Arthur, Texas, died at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

 

He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 16, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Dewitt George, Sr. and Myrtle Mae (Kelley) George of Commerce, Texas; his brother William Kelley George, MD of Galveston, Texas and his son-in-law, Dean Cook, of Port Arthur.

 

On July 6, 1957, he married Mary Jean McNabb of Port Arthur. They were happily married for more than 64 years and had three children, Kathy Cook of Port Arthur; Beth Shupp-George (Kristi Shupp-George) of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and David George of Houston, Texas. Dub had five grandchildren, Adam Cook of Port Arthur, Ashley Cook and Ellie Shupp-George of Chambersburg, and Teddy George and Daphne George (and their mother, Susan George) of Houston. In addition, he is survived by Maria Granados (Fito) and their children, of Nederland, Texas, who have become family to him and Mary Jean in recent years, as well as a number of dedicated and loving caretakers.

 

Dub graduated from East Texas State College in Commerce in 1956, with a BA in Chemistry and Biology. He graduated from medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1960. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at UTMB, Dub and his family moved to Port Arthur in 1964, where he began practicing medicine.

 

When he first came to Port Arthur, Intensive Care Units and CPR were brand new. He helped establish both Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units at St. Mary. He spent many hours teaching nurses and other staff the new skills that were necessary.

 

He had a deep concern for the welfare of the local area and spent many years working in community health. He held numerous roles for the cities of Port Arthur and Beaumont, most notably, spending over 25 years working with the Port Arthur Health Department.

After a number of years in private practice, he became the director of the UTMB Family Practice Residency Program at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, later also working with the expanded program at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Additionally, throughout his career with the University, he continued to care for his private patients. In 1999, he retired from the University and returned to private practice. He completed his medical career with Southeast Texas Medical Associates. (SETMA) He retired in December of 2020, on his 85th birthday.

 

Dub was involved in many community organizations through the years. He had been an active member of the North Port Arthur Rotary Club since the 1970s and was a past president of the club. Others he served with included the American Heart Association, the Mended Hearts organization, and the American Red Cross.

 

When his children were young, he coached youth sports through the Port Arthur YMCA and served on the YMCA Board of Directors. He was also a member of the PTA at each school his children attended.

 

Dub had been a Ham radio operator since the 1950s and was a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. He became interested in computers in the 1970s, starting with one that he built himself. He later built and repaired computers for his friends as “The Computer Doctor.” In later years, he became an avid amateur photographer and could frequently be spotted at events with the latest digital camera in his hand.

 

Befitting his passions for both technology and public health, Dub will be remembered at a virtual memorial service via Zoom. The date and time are still pending. To attend, please contact Clayton Thompson Funeral Home for more information.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Rotary Foundation or to the American Heart Association.

Clayton Thompson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Online condolences can be expressed at ClaytonThompson.com.



EARNEST TATUM, KE5JEJ

January 10, 1958 - January 20, 2022

Earnest Denvil Tatum, KE5JEJ, 64, of Silsbee, formerly of Nederland, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. He was born January 10, 1958, in Port Arthur, to Ruby Lee Seale Griffin and Wiley Augustus Tatum.

Earnest was a long-time resident of Nederland and graduated from Nederland High School. In his youth, he was a talented baseball player, active in scouts, and an inventor. He could commonly be found tearing apart the household appliances and electrical devices to “see how they worked”.

Earnest retired from his long-time career with Plains Marketing where he was a truck mechanic for many years. He was an active HAM radio operator, he enjoyed computer games, and was a very talented guitarist.  Earnest was also a highly skilled computer enthusiast and could often be found scouting out the latest technology.

Earnest had many interests like cooking, gardening, and fishing. He was also a die-hard Republican. He will be remembered for his quiet-spoken, always kind, and quirky grin and chuckle.

All who knew him, loved him and our lives are forever changed because of him. He will be greatly missed.

Fly high, until we meet again, fly high.”

Survivors include his daughter, Misti Rene Tatum, of Port Acres; grandchildren, Zayd, Zayli, Zylar, and Zana; sisters, Denise Hopkins and husband, Skott and Sherri Hebert and husband, Richard, all of Nederland; nephew, Russell Hebert and wife, Whitney; and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to Dr.Lavalais and the staff of Harbor Hospice of Beaumont for their kindness, compassion, and great care.

Mr. Tatum’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A private family memorial will be held at the site of one of his fondest memories, known only to the family, that was full of happiness, laughter, and great joy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society by visiting cancer.org; Calvary Baptist Church, Youth Fund, P.O. Box 162, Nederland, Texas 77627; or to The Tatum Family, c/o Denise Hopkins, 133 2nd Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.



Bruce W Baxter, KE5CUL

OCTOBER 3, 1937 – JULY 17, 2022

 

Bruce Weldon Baxter, KE5CUL, 84, of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Quitman, LA., Bruce has lived in Beaumont for 43, years and was a retired Architect wi the A&E Design and with Bruce Baxter AIA. Bruce proudly achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer with The United States Navy, and was a proud member of the Southeast Texas Veterans Group. Bruce enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, fishing, cars, working out, and spending time with his family.

 

A Celebration of Bruce's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

 

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont.

 

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Nora L. Swanson Baxter.

 

Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Gladys Baxter of Beaumont, daughters, Stephanie Harrison and her husband Terry, Cara Buckley and her husband Johnny all of Orange, and Dee Dee Wukasch and her husband Darrell of Port Arthur, brother, Robert "Pete" Baxter and his wife Sylvia of Vidor, sister, Mary Jo Wallace of Canyon Lake, TX., seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

 

Bruce will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

 

 


Gary Lee Jackson, KK5GE

Gary Lee Jackson, KK5GE, 61, of Groves, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at The Medical Center of SETX in Port Arthur.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens. Officiating will be Reverend Johnny Charach.

Gary was born on August 19, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the son of Henry Grady Jackson and Odessa Smithy Jackson. Gary was a lifelong resident of Groves. He was a member of the Groves Masonic Lodge #1315 and a former Worshipful Master. He was previously a member of Friendship Baptist Church and then became a member of Grace Baptist Church of Groves.


He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael Grady Jackson.

He is survived by his sister-in-law Sheryl Jackson of Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grace Baptist Church of Groves
3417 Berry Avenue
Groves, Texas 77619


Lamar Anders, N5OMY

 

Lamar Anders, N5OMY, age 87, of Vidor, TX, passed from this life on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born June 28, 1935, in Port Arthur and raised by his parents, Eugena Hester Anders and Barney Anders.

Lamar loved the Lord and worshipping Him, spending time with his family, eating catfish and salmon, talking on his Ham radio, and watching westerns on tv.

Left to honor his memory is his wife of 59 years, Shirley Anders of Vidor; brothers, Donald Lee Anders and wife Gail of Houston, Barney Anders and wife Tammy of Vidor; 4 sons, Randall Anders and wife Linda of Lindale, Gary Anders and wife Pam of Leesville, Marty Anders and wife Robin of Evadale, and Billy Anders and wife Selina of Buna; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Lamar in death were his parents; sister, Yvonne Wood and husband Leon, and 2 sons, Bryan and James Anders.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at New Faith Fellowship Baptist Church. Lamar's life honoring funeral service will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at New Faith Fellowship Church with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery.







If you Know of a Silent Key you would like to Remember please
contact Randy or Rich with a short writeup of what you and they would
want everyone to remember about them and a picture if possible and email them
and we will see that they are remembered.
Rich Hudgins N5ale
Last Updated on: Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:41:50 PM