Thomas Chesser
Tom Chesser, 63, of Conroe, TX passed away, January 28, 2011 in St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, from complications of kidney failure. He was born November 19, 1947 in Beaumont, Texas. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Katherine Chesser; daughters Tiffani Chesser; Joy Chesser and her husband Luis Pequeno; granddaughters Leia and Lexi Warner. He is also survived by his mother in – law Lillian Mize; brother- in – law and sister – in – law Wayne and Dawn Mize; brother – in – law and sister – in – law Chuck and Gail Stratz. Tom is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great – nieces, and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his son Thomas Matthew Chesser; parents Buford and Louise Chesser. Tom graduated from Lamar University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career with Fox Photo where Tom's love for photography bloomed. Photography continued to be one of Tom's many passions throughout his life. Tom became an account manager with Proctor and Gamble where he worked until his retirement in 2007 after 30 years of dedication and service. Tom had immeasurable love for his children, grandchildren, and wife. His interests included spending time with his grandchildren, traveling, grilling, entertaining family and friends, fishing, hunting, golfing, photography, camping, and being in involved in his church community. He was a friend and positive force to many. After being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, Tom became involved with Mended Hearts and The Heart Exchange. He walked many heartwalks to raise money to fight cardio vascular disease. Tom was always positive, helpful, and caring. A memorial service is to be conducted at 2:00 in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 2nd of February, at The Woodlands Presbyterian Church at 4881 West Panther Creek. Prior to the service, the family will gather for a private interment at Forest Park Cemetery in The Woodlands. We do ask that instead of flowers people make donations to Mended Hearts. Mended Hearts is a nonprofit patient support organization that offers compassion, hope and encouragement to heart patients, thier families and caregivers. It provides educational information, individual and group support to recovering patients and their families. The Tommy Chesser Fund is a fund that will be set in place to help heart patients and their families with any needs they may have, like paying for parking or a hotel if needed in the medical center

David Marshall
David passed away of a heart attack. Visitation was Friday, 1-22-10, 5-8 p.m. @ Cashner Funeral Home - 80 Teas Nursery Rd. - Conroe, TX 77303 - 936 756-2126 Funeral Services were Saturday,1-23- 10, 10 a.m. Long Star Cowboy Church - Montgomery Texas 77356 - 936 597-5742 - Burial was back at grave site by the funeral home.

Kathy Salter-Getschel
Kathy, 59, of Beaumont, died Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Magnolia Manor in Groves. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mrs. Getschel was employed with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department for twenty-one years. Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Getschel of Port Neches; grandchildren, Jaclyn Getschel and Jace Melancon both of Port Neches; sister, Judy Baber of Mauriceville; brother, Jack Salter and his wife Julie of Lumberton; niece, Sheri Sherwin and her husband Jon and their son, Matthew; nephews, David Baber, Eric Salter and his wife Kassia and Phillip Huff; and other loving family members. Her parents, Hoyt and Margaret Salter; and son, Jerry Getschel, Jr. preceded her in death. Mrs. Getschel was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had a love for animals, music and she loved a good joke. She is loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were , October 10, 2007 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will be serving as pallbearers. The family would like to thank Magnolia Manor staff and residence and Odyssey Hospice staff for all of their time and compassion that they shared with her.

Jessie Grover Frederick
Jessie, 60, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Jessie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A lifelong resident of the area, Jessie was a correctional officer with the prison system and had worked many years as an account representative for Woody’s Toys. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bonner Frederick of Silsbee; daughters, Donna Bergeron of Beaumont, Missy Sirmons and her husband Shannon of Silsbee, and Melanie Frederick of Port Neches; five grandchildren; and brothers, Charles Ray Huckaby of Beaumont and Robert Martin of New Orleans, Louisiana. Funeral service were Friday, October 5, 2007, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with burial at Frederick-Linscomb Cemetery near Mauriceville. .

Sheryl Isbell Kling
Sheryl, 59, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mrs. Kling was an administrative assistant to the Public Works Director for the City of Beaumont. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Kling of Beaumont; mother, Mae Isbell of Beaumont; sister, Kaye Gammon of Houston; niece, Jennifer Ellis; and nephews, Jeffrey Gammon and Justin Gammon; and sister-in-law, Kathy Ellis and her husband Bob of Bryan. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with cremation to follow at Broussard’s Crematorium. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.