September 28, 1948, April 11, 2019   

Joe David Allen, Sr., 70, of Kountze, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on September 12, 1948, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Stacy Grace Cook and Curtis Lafayette Allen. Joe was a United States Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era.

Survivors include his children, Lori Palmer and her husband, Mike, of Beaumont; Joe Allen, Jr., and his wife, Sherri, of Kountze; and Randy Allen and his wife, Jaime, of Silsbee; grandchildren, Katlin Allen, John Allen, Sara Allen, Zachary Allen, Billy Allen, and Luke Allen; great-grandson, Samuel Allen; sisters, Louise Dillard and Sue May; brother, Curtis Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Iris Sue King; sister, Rosemary Hardesty; brother, Paul Allen; and grandson, Christopher Allen.

A gathering of Mr. Allen’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Broussard’s, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. His interment will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.

Doug was called Home by The Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born on May 29, 1949, in Starkville, Mississippi, and was the only child of Terry and Everett Bond. He and his parents moved to Beaumont, Texas, early in his life to be closer to family. He attended Beaumont schools and graduated from French High School in 1967, where he excelled in baseball and football. In 1968, Doug joined the United States Army and was assigned to a Security Division. He honorably left the service as a Sergeant E-5 in 1972. 

As Doug had been brought up in a construction/home builder’s family, he naturally chose this line of work as a career. He began as a Territory Representative for Sherwin Williams in Beaumont and was transferred to Denver as a Commercial Rep. Later, he was employed by Star, Inc. and Medena Homes in Denver as a Project Manager and Project Superintendent. In 1997, Doug moved to Daytona Beach, Florida where he was employed by Aluma Shield and Danella Construction as Supervisor/Foreman. In 2007, Doug attended his 40th High School Reunion in Beaumont and decided to stay. There was never a question where Doug would worship. He immediately began attending services with his aunt, Jimmie Terrell, in the church he grew up in, North End Baptist Church. Once established in Beaumont, he joined the bowling community at Star Bowling and often would travel to State Senior Tournaments placing first and second in several. Doug was also a member of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). 

Doug was most recently employed by M&D Supply, Inc. and had been with them a number of years. He was the one “in the know” in the paint department. Many customers relied on his knowledge and expertise. Doug frequently spoke of his many close relationships with his co-workers and customers. 

Survivors include his son, John Bond and his wife, Lauri, of Port Barre, Louisiana; daughter, Chassidy Hamilton and her husband, George, and grandson, Logan, all of Grant, Florida; first cousins, Mary Paule, and Debbie Riley and her husband, James, all of Beaumont; Kenneth May and his wife, Mary, of Houston, and their families. 

He was preceded in death by his first cousin, Robin May. 

Doug is truly missed by many family members and friends. 

Memorial contributions for Mr. Bond may be made to Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcomb Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 or www.houston.va.gov.

A memorial service for Mr. Bond will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. Mr. Bond’s cremated body will be interred in the Houston National Veteran’s Cemetery, 10410 Veteran’s Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas at a later date. 

Janet L. Sullivan, 58, of Nederland, Texas passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at her home. She was born April 2, 1949 in Beaumont, Texas and moved to Nederland in 2006.  She was a graduate of French High School and Lamar University. She was an art teacher at St. Anne School with 19 years of service. She loved her children, her dogs, and her students.  She was preceded in death by her father, Hebert Beal.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, John Sullivan; mother; Anita Beal; daughter, Christina Starr Sullivan; son, John Daniel Sullivan; siblings, Grant Beal, Lynn Roby and Ginna Beal; and granddaughter, Katelynn Rollins..


 Ronald Alan Bean, 65, of Beaumont, Texas, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on January 23, 1948, in Beaumont, to Laura Harrington Bean and Frank Willis Bean, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Ronald worked many years for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Petkovsek Bean; mother, Laura Bean; son, Chris Bean and Brian Bean; brother, Gary Bean; one grandchild on the way; nephew, Brent Bean; niece, Krystal Bailey; and four great-nieces and nephews.

Mary Carolyn Bond Rash, 66, of Lumberton, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on February 4, 1949, in Beaumont, to Dessie Marie Firmin Bond and Russell Ishler Bond.

Mary will always be remembered as a kind, understanding and patient friend, mother, and wife. Those who knew her well may remember her saying “Stop lollygagging around!” She made an example of this by giving of herself generously to benefit her children. Mary volunteered countless hours at Stephanie’s Dance Studio and at Chad’s little league games as scorekeeper.  She was also a founding member of the Lumberton High School Raiderette Booster Club where she helped raise funds for trips and excursions.  Mary worked at Sam’s Wholesale Club in Beaumont for several years as the Demo Coordinator. She later continued her Sam’s career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband, Dwight Rash of Lumberton; daughter, Stephanie Rawlinson and her husband, Todd, of Fannett; brother, Dale Bond and his wife, Peggy, of Tomball; mother-in-law, Joyce Rash, of Lumberton; and many loving family members.  Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Dessie Bond; father, Russell Bond; and son, Chad Rash.  Most of all, Mary will be remembered for her boisterous laugh and big hugs.

August 5, 1949 - February 15, 1970

Accidental Drowning