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.

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

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