Obituaries

ROSE HOLT

Rose Holt, a cherished member of the Vidor community for over five decades, died March 15, 2024 at Baptist Hosptials of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Massachusetts, Rose embraced Texas as her home. Above all, Rose held her family dear to her heart.

CANDIE BROUSSARD

Miss Candie; Mrs. Snow; Mrs. Broussard; Mama; Wife; Sister; Aunt Candie; Friend and beloved Grannie. Despite fighting desperately to stay, Candie Sue Broussard devastated many with her passing on March 11, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s in Beaumont.

JAMES OTTIS O’QUINN

James Ottis O’Quinn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and love on March 14, 2024. James was born in Center, Texas on July 1, 1947 to, Wylma Latham and Otis Britain O’Quinn.

LINDA JANE KELLER

Linda Jane Keller, 71, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Linda, a native of Boerne, Texas, had been a cherished member of the Vidor community for many years.

SHARON SIMMONS

Sharon Simmons, age 79, a cherished resident of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, TX. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Vidor, TX, where her unwavering faith was evident in her devout involvement.

LEONARD JOSEPH SONGE III

Leonard Joseph Songe III, aged 75, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at his residence. Born in Beaumont, TX, Leonard was a dedicated resident of Vidor for much of his life. Leonard cherished spending time with his beloved family.

RANDALL KEY KOCH JR.

Randall Key Koch Jr., 45, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, at Walter Reed Army Institution in Silver Spring, Maryland. Randall proudly served as a Captain in the U.S.

ROBERT LOUIS JOSEY

Robert Louis Josey a beloved member of the Vidor community, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was 77 years old. Robert was a devout Christian who was raised in the Baptist faith.

JAMES EDGAR DOWNS JR.

James Edgar Downs Jr., 71, native of Southeast Texas, and presently of New Braunfels, unexpectedly passed on to his new life Sunday, March 3, 2024. James was born to James Edgar Downs Sr. and Jo Ann Dorsey Downs on Sunday, November 16, 1952, in Jefferson County .

JAMES MCCABE

In cherished memory of James McCabe, who entered this world on April 17, 1962, and lived a life filled with love and adventure until his passing at the age of 61. James was a beloved figure known for his industrious spirit and willingness to lend a helping hand.