Obituary

Remembering: Ernest Gerhardt Schluter, Jr.

Ernest Gerhardt Schluter, Jr., 78, of Beaumont, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ernest is predeceased by his parents, Ernest Gerhardt Schluter, Sr. and Bertha Krueger Schluter; brother, Marvin Ray Schluter and son, Steven Ray Schluter.

In Memoriam: Nell McCallum Morris

Nell McCallum Morris was a creative, generous, and visionary woman who loved her family, community and friends. Nell was born in Carlisle, Texas on November 22, 1938, and died peacefully at her home on May 24, 2021.

Obituary: Reed E. Nichols

Reed E. Nichols, 76, of Beaumont died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1945, in Beaumont, to Ellen Barton and Howard Grant Nichols. Reed was a United States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam. Reed was a co-owner of Nichols Company for over fifty years.

Obituary: Seaman 2nd Class Charles L. Saunders

Charles Louis Saunders (Sonny Boy) lost his life on December 7, 1941, but his miraculous journey to return to Texas has continued. Sonny Boy was born to Mortimer Alvin and Melina Falke Saunders on October 16, 1923. He was a very caring, kind, and playful child growing up.

Obituary: Ray Chesson

The Honorable Ray Sanford Chesson, 66, of Hamshire, died Friday, October 15, 2021.  He was born January 19, 1955, in Winshire, Texas, to Roy Travis, Sr. “Bo” and Onella Chesson. It’s been said that all a man really has when he pillows his head at night is his honor, integrity and character.