in Memoriam

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.

In Memoriam: Charles "Mike" Michael Havard

Charles “Mike” Michael Havard Sr., 69, of Orange, passed away at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022. Mike was born on Friday, December 19, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas to Mr. Charles Monroe Havard and Mrs. Mildred (Haynes) Havard.

In Memoriam: Darrell Troppy

Legendary artist Darrell Troppy, 60, was found dead in his art studio in Beaumont on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

Remembering a real 'nice guy'

When you can’t be anything else, you can always be kind. Or, as Lee Smith’s mother would say, “Just be nice.” Throughout his life, Smith strived to live up his mother’s motto, and he said it served him well. With his passing on Oct.