Gone But Not Forgotten

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, AS WE TAKE THESE MOMENTS TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF OUR FELLOW CLASSMATES WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US, WE THANK YOU FOR THE LIVING LEGACY OF THEIR LIVES AND THE PRECIOUS TIME WE HAD WITH THEM.

 

If you know of someone we have not recognized on this Memory page or have an Obit we have not included, please email Mary Basye Paule at marylpaule@hotmail.com.  We want to honor and remember all of our departed Classmates.

 

FRANK JOSEPH RAO

June 24, 1949 - February 26, 2024

LARRY MICHAEL WARD

Larry Michael Ward, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home on Toledo Bend Lake, in Many, LA. Larry was welcomed into this world on March 7, 1949 by his loving parents, Ernest and Bonnie Ward.

Larry’s outgoing and energetic personality would light up the room ensuring that he would never meet a stranger, forming lifelong friendships along the way. His adventurous spirit took him on many journeys, ultimately leading him to his wife of 28 years, that emerged into a shared life full of love and laughter. His deep love extended to his daughter, with whom he shared a close bond with, two sons and five grandchildren, he cherished dearly.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents.  Larry’s memory is carried by his loving wife, Lisa Ward, his daughter, Christina (Kristi) Ward, sons, Jamey (Stephanie) Ward and Michael (Jana) Ward, and grandchildren, Sarah (Preston) Kijanski, Kayden Kijanski, Courtney Ward, Emily Ward, and Aiden Ward; sister, Linda Hightower and his brother, Lonnie Gregg Murphy.

In a fitting tribute to a man whom loved his country, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at www.t2t.org.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love and support during this time.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana.  Visitation will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Pallbearers will be: Bruce Gary, Frank Nance, Rodney Sheffield, Larry Alford, Kayden Kijanski, and Allen jones.  

Honorary pallbearers will be, Steve McAdams and Kenneth Ray Jordan.

Larry Michael Ward loved his family, his friends, and his country. His memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

 

PATRICK RILEY HUDSON

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LINDA SELF FAGG

October 16, 1948 - June 22, 2023

Linda Fagg, 74, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, after losing her short battle with cancer.

 

Linda grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where she graduated from French High School.  She met the love of her life, Larry, while cruising the College Street Pig Stand.  After dating for only six months, they married and enjoyed fifty-six blessed years of life together.  Linda was a loving wife and spent every single day providing a comfortable homelife for Larry.

 

Linda worked alongside her husband in building their business, Larco Industries.  She managed the day-to-day office operations perfectly and was instrumental in the success of the business for forty-six years until it was sold in 2018.

 

Linda’s pride and joy were her daughter and granddaughter.  She loved spending time with them and spoiling them both.  Linda was witty and quick to engage with anyone in good conversation.  She was super generous to family, friends, and strangers.  She was also an incredible cook.

 

Linda is survived by her adoring husband, Larry, of Beaumont; daughter, Jeanne Breaux and her husband, Brent, of Houston; granddaughter, Bailey Scales and her husband, Quinton, of Dallas; sister, Elaine Glaze of Sour Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Linda is preceded in death by her mother, Violet Marie Lee.

Brenda Cartwright Comeaux Longnion

Mrs. Brenda Cartwright Comeaux Longnion of Bronson, Texas, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her residence at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

Mrs. Longnion was born May 24, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to parents Jessie "Hoss" and Verlean (Morris) Cartwright. She was a longtime resident of Southeast Texas and had lived in Sabine County the past several years. She was a member of Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church as well as the Order of the Eastern Star.

She had a great love for her family and spending time with grandchildren. Brenda had a wonderful fondness for quilting and fishing. She enjoyed bowling and was a longtime bowling league member. She retired as an accountant/bookkeeper.

Her survivors include her husband, John Longnion of Bronson, Texas; sons, Chris Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, Charlie Comeaux of Port Acres, Texas, and Curtis Comeaux and wife Lisa of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Harley Comeaux of Beaumont, Texas, Tyler Comeaux of Fannett, Texas, Tyler Henderson of Austin, Texas, Taryn Henderson of Austin, Texas, Torie Comeaux of Nacogdoches, Texas, Lilly Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, Casie Comeaux of Vidor, Texas, and Allen Comeaux of Vidor, Texas; and her sister, Phyllis Williams of Bronson, Texas.

Her family wishes to express special appreciation to her hospice nurse, Lindsey Ross, for her loving care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie "Hoss" and Verlean (Morris) Cartwright; her brother, Burtis Cartwright Sr.; aunt, Lou Lou Hall; uncle, C.A. Hall; and brother-in-law, Wayne Williams.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. C.W. Lawrence officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Rosevine Cemetery, located on FM 1 in Sabine County, Texas.

​Pallbearers: Curtis Comeaux, Charlie Comeaux, Allen Comeaux, Tyler Comeaux, Harley Comeaux, and Burtis Cartwright Jr. Honorary pallbearer: Michael Seago.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

 

 

MICHAEL BERT GILCHRIEST

U.S. Veteran  

Michael Bert Gilchriest, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.  Michael was born January 23, 1946 in Hemphill, Texas to Clarence Bert Gilchriest and Esther Dorsey Gilchriest.  He was a United States Army Veteran and later worked as a welder in the construction field.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading, in particular, reading his bible.  

He is survived by his brother, Pat Gilchriest and wife, Ruth Ann, of Beaumont, Texas; sister, Edwina Hall of Baytown, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Esther Gilchriest and his wife, Marsha Gilchriest.  

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.  Burial will follow services in Gravel Hill cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

JAMES ERVIN TODD

 

MICHAEL DOUGLAS MONK

OCTOBER 15, 1947 - AUGUST 22, 2021

Michael Douglas Monk, 73, of Beaumont, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston. He was born on October 15, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington, to Aliece Worthey Monk and David Monk.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Monk, of Beaumont; brother, David Monk, Jr., of Bevil Oaks; sister, Sabra Clinefelter and her husband, Harry, of Schulenberg; sons, Frank Benoit III, of Beaumont and Ron Benoit, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Charlotte Benoit, Colleen Benoit, and Chloe Benoit, all of Beaumont; and lifelong friend, Craig Hodge, of Beaumont.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Services are pending under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. 409.866.3838

MIKE MERICLE

SEPTEMBER 20, 1948 – JULY 26, 2021

Joseph Michael Mericle was born on September 20, 1948 in Beaumont, Texas and passed on to heaven on July 26, 2021 in Austin, Texas.  Mike was married to “the love of my life and the girl of my dreams,” Claudia Clotiaux, on August 3, 1968.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Mericle, Jr. and Dorothy Nell Mericle Shaver.

Mike is survived by his wife Claudia, son Joseph Michael Mericle, Jr. (wife Karen), daughter Keri Anne Mericle Rasberry (husband Justin), and brother, James Parlin Mericle (wife Clara), and grandchildren, Duncan and Luke Mericle, Jordan McDaniel, Hope “E”, Jacob, and Kendall Rasberry.

In March 1992 Mike responded to God and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Since then Mike followed Jesus and got and kept his commitments in the right order: God, Claudia, family, and work. 

Mike believed in taking care of his body, God’s temple, and always exercised and was an avid cyclist until 2019.

Mike’s heartbeat was to spread the Word of God around the world and loved Romans 10:13-15, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

Claudia and their family appreciate your love and request that you continue to pray for God’s comfort and God’s will for their family in the coming days and years.

Burial will be Cook Walden Capitol Parks Cemetery, 14501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX.  A visitation for Joseph will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Great Hills Baptist Church, 10500 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759, followed by a funeral service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

RONEY JOSEPH BAXTER

Born February 16, 1949 and passed away April 1, 2021.  

 
 
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