Obituaries

PATRICIA ANN MELANSON RILEY

Patricia Ann Melanson Riley, 79, passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at her home in Kountze. Raised in Rose City, Patricia recently made Kountze her home. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaumont.

TAMMI STARK

Tammi Stark, a beloved Orange community member, passed away on January 30, 2024, aged 51. A lifelong resident, Tammi exuded joy and warmth, touching many lives with her infectious spirit. She worked at O.C.A.R.C., leaving a lasting impact with her beautiful engravings.
CHARLOTTE HALE

CHARLOTTE HALE

CHARLOTTE HALE

Charlotte Gayle Belt Hale, 71, of Navasota passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Woodville, Texas to Rex and Corrie Belt, she graduated from Colmesneil High School in 1970.

RAYMOND “RAY” CARL BUTTS

Raymond “Ray” Carl Butts, 71, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Ray found immense joy in spending time with his family.

TAYLOR ANN HOLMES

Taylor Ann Holmes, born August 20, 2003 in Beaumont, Texas. Taylor Ann went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 29, 2024. From her birth, she shined as bright as the brightest moon we have ever seen. All that knew Taylor, loved her.

ROD DEREK THIBODEAUX

It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Rod Derek Thibodeaux, age 38, of Willow Springs, Missouri. He found solace and joy in the great outdoors where he indulged his passion for hunting and fishing.
GEORGE EDWARD SYFRETT

GEORGE EDWARD SYFRETT

GEORGE EDWARD SYFRETT

George Edward Syfrett, a pillar of the Vidor community, passed away on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones at his home. George was a devout Christian and a beloved figure in Vidor, where he resided for many years.

NORRIS LARENT CONSTANCE

Norris Larent Constance, a respected and beloved figure in his community, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, at his home in Vidor, Texas, at the age of 91. Norris was an avid outdoorsman, finding peace and joy in duck hunting and fishing.

ESTHER LADELL HARRIS

Esther LaDell Harris, beloved by all who knew her, peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, surrounded by loved ones. LaDell, 86, originally from Richards, Texas, made Vidor her cherished home for many years.

RONNIE EMMETT COLLINS

Ronnie Emmett Collins, a beloved figure in the Vidor community, passed away on Monday, February 26th, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, at the age of 89. Ronnie was a longtime resident of Vidor, where he touched the lives of many with his warmth and kindness.