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.

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

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.

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

James “Jim” Charles Nichols, 72, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Jim was born on December 23, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Geraldine Violet Gilliland Nichols and James Burrell Nichols, Jr.  

In 1953, Jim and his family, the “Four J’s,” moved from Albion, Michigan to Beaumont where he attended Eugene Field Elementary, James Bowie Junior High and graduated in 1967 from French High School.  After graduation, Jim attended Sam Houston State in Huntsville.  During the height of the Vietnam War, Jim and several friends enlisted in the United States Marine Reserves and were stationed at Fort Ord in California.  After returning to Beaumont, he enrolled in Lamar State College studying business. 

In 1955, his parents started Nichols Tile Sales where he worked for many years. An avid lover of nature, Jim enjoyed fishing, walks in the woods and birds. Jim will forever be remembered by his quick wit and infectious smile. A fan of politics, he had not missed a Rush Limbaugh show in twenty years. He kept up with the weather and could tell you what the weather was going to be today, tomorrow, and a week from now. 

Jim is survived by his only sibling, Jadeanne Joy Nichols Hayes and her husband, Jeffrey Lynn Hayes; his wife, Maggie Nichols all of Beaumont; three stepsons, Jorge Isaac Arias, Samuel Alberto Arias and Jorge Alberto Arias, all of Honduras; niece, Kelli Kathryn Hayes Trevino and her husband, Paul Trevino; nephews, James Kyle Hayes and his wife, Ann Perkins Hayes and Jason Roy Hunter Hayes, and his wife Janice Mazzoli Hayes, all of Beaumont.  Jim was also blessed to have many great nieces and nephews that adored him, James Jeffrey Trevino, William Jordan Reese, IV, Mary-Caroline Trevino, David Carroll Perkins Reese, Anne Kathryn Trevino, Lauren Grace Hayes, Walker O’Hara Reese, William Huston Hayes, James Jeffrey Harrison Hayes and Elizabeth James Trevino. 

He is preceded in death by one day by his only child, Abigail Violet Nichols and his parents Jerry and Jim Nichols.         

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas.                        

James “Jim” Henry Moseley II, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

He was born September 25, 1948 to Martin Luther and Martha Jane Moseley in east Texas.  He graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas in 1971, then moved to Washington, D.C. where he joined the U.S. Air Force Band and earned a Master of Music degree from Catholic University.

He married his wife, Rebecca Martin Moseley, in 1975.  The pair raised two sons, Jason and Ben, and later in life “adopted” a third, Luis Miguel.

A talented musician, he played oboe and English horn with the U.S. Air Force Band for 30 years.  He also played with countless professional ensembles during his time with the Air Force and well after his retirement.  His years of playing allowed him to share his music with the world and make life-long friends.  His greatest passion was imparting his love of music and the joy of double-reed playing to others, a gift which “Mr. Moseley” shared with hundreds of students over the course of nearly 50 years and until just three days before his passing.

Known for his countless black bags, embracing the latest technology, and his soft smile, he will be missed.

Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, his sons, their wives, two grandchildren, and a rich musical legacy.

Jim will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.  A celebration of his life will be planned for next summer, when a gathering of his family, friends, students, and colleagues can be more safely held.  

Memorial contributions are welcome to support music education through the Shenandoah University Double Reed Fund:

October 21, 1948 - November 28, 2019

Cancer

Bennie Leon Beuhler, age 69, passed away on May 29, 2019. He was born in Beaumont, TX on August 1, 1949 to John William Beuhler and Bennie Lee McCauley Beuhler.

Full of life and very accepting, Bennie encompassed the fact that you loved to hate him. Loving to pick, his fun-loving personality enjoyed riling others up and getting on their nerves, but at the same time would help anyone. His eclectic character, harmonized a perfect combination of charity and eccentricity, earning him the sentiment often repeated of him that he was “your favorite family member, and your least favorite family member, at the same time”. He believed in people and in love. No matter how much he picked, his actions bore witness to his belief that “God is love”, and this love had a bedding ground in the heart of every person. Bennie was always honest and loving to his family; “Paw Paw Bennie” wanted to be known as “the cool Grandpa” and accomplished this with grandkids, who often referred to him as their “best friend”. He loved fishing, hunting, muscle cars, guns and loud rock n roll music, though he was especially fond of hugs from any lady willing. Benny always had a special place in his heart for his babies, his dogs “Milo” and “Tulip”. As the owner of his own tackle shop “Quality Tackle”, he would repair rods and reels. Often impulsive and a “bull in a china cabinet”, with his big personality came a big, caring heart. Many knew of his questionable driving skills, and a car ride with Bennie was a nerve-wracking experience to the point of wishing that a blindfold had been provided beforehand. Those who knew him well, knew him as one of the funniest people in their lives. His loud, easily recognizable laugh was accompanied by an incomparable Gift of Gab, and whether you wanted to hear it or not, Bennie would say it anyway. History and politics were both passions dear to his heart. His love for our 45th President was in high doubt, and in fact, some would say that it was Donald Trump that finally killed him. Bennie’s passion for life and heart of love for his family left many memories that will be forever cherished; “The most stable genius” his loved ones ever met, will be missed.

Left to honor his memory are numerous family and friends, including his sister, Loretta Howard.

Bennie is preceded in death by parents and brother, John Beuhler Jr.

Visitation with family and friends will be 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Lumberton Family Funeral Home, 766 S. Main St. Lumberton, TX 77657. Bennie’s life honoring memorial service will immediately follow at 4:00 p.m., also at the funeral home, with his son, Jason Buehler, officiating.