The Obituary Section

Gene Vallorani

, Texas

Gene Vallorani 82 of Beaumont peacefully passed away on Tuesday March 31 2026 in his home surrounded by family. A deep man of faith immense creativity and unwavering patriotism Gene lived by the philosophy that imagination is the greatest force ever known to humankind.. He spent his life proving that with enough imagination one could build a life of both substance and magic. Genes journey of service began shortly after high school when he joined the United States Marine Corps. A proud veteran he served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War in the early 1960s. His time in the Marines remained a defining chapter of his life and lifelong source of pride. Following his military service Gene graduated from Salem College in West Virginia with a degree in political Science. While his career took many paths Genes true passion was broadcasting. He began his career behind the microphone…

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Ronnie Baker

, Texas

March 26, 1970

Ronnie Baker 55 of Beaumont died Thursday March 26 2026 at Christus Southeast TexasSt. Elizabeth Beaumont. He was born on March 27 1970 to Helen Gentry Baker and Leonard Leroy Baker in Charlottesville Virginia. Ronnie was born and raised in Charlottesville Virginia. He called the Wollen Mills area home and could be found on the Rivanna River with his Granddad Baker from the young age of 3 fishing for Crappie. After graduating high school Ronnie served his country proudly in the USMC. After Honorable Discharge from USMC he moved to Mississippi to join the Electrical Union and raise two beautiful children. That career moved him to Texas with Newtron Industrial. Texas is where he met whom he called the love of his life Dawn. They spent all of their free time with family and fishing. He could be found on Toledo Bend at Housen Bay with his grandkids fishing for…

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Herbert Dean Johns

, Texas

Herbert Dean Johns 83 of Winnie passed away Sunday March 29 2026. He was born April 4 1942 in Houston to Rosa Lee Falknor Johns and Ruby Lee Johns. Herbert graduated from Milby High School in 1960 and soon began his career with the United States Postal Service. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968 as a radar repairman. Following his military service he returned to the Postal Service where he dedicated many years before retiring as Postmaster in 1992. Never one to stop learning Herbert pursued a lifelong goal of higher education in his early 50s earning his teaching degree from Lamar University in 1999. He firmly believed that education could change the world for the better. He is survived by his son Charley Johns and wife Shawna of Waianae Hawaii daughter Jennifer Salazar and husband Frank of Winnie grandchildren Taylor…

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Ida Mae Wiegman

, Texas

Ida Mae Wiegman 82 of Port Neches died Sunday March 29 2026. She was born to Minnie Lee Sturrock Haynes and Joseph Cullen Haynes on March 26 1944 in Carthage Texas. Survivors include daughter Tammy Gallier and her husband Paul of Port Neches grandchildren Shelly Gallier Shane Gallier Eric Gallier greatgrandchildren Jonathen Payton Holley Max Allison Anna Lee Boyd Delilah numerous nieces and nephews sister Sandy Lewelling and her loving fur baby Sophie. She is preceded in death by her parents sisters Melba Neely Mildred Havard Arnell Haynes and brothers Bobby Haynes Jerry Lynn Haynes J.R. Haynes J.T. Haynes and Lamar Haynes. Ms. Wiegman loved being a member at her church and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Cremation arrangements for Ms. Wiegman were handled through Broussards Crematorium Beaumont under the direction of Broussards 505 North 12 Tammy and Paul so sorry for the…

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Dr. Linda Wortham Cook

, Texas

Dr. Linda Wortham Cook PhD 71 of Beaumont died Saturday March 21 2026 following a challenging battle with cancer. She was born on April 12 1954 in Houston to Barbara Anderson and Thomas George TG Fitzgerald. Jr and relocated to Southeast Texas in 1975 where she pursued a career in elementary education. Linda was a dedicated and passionate educator who spent thirtysix years working with children as a teacher and counselor with the Beaumont Independent School District. She was a proud alumnus of Baylor University and Lamar University where she received her bachelors in education. On May 10 2008 she achieved a lifelong goal of obtaining her doctorate in education from Lamar University. On May 22 2008 while participating in a BISD cultural immersion program in Pachuca Mexico Linda was involved in a tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of three of her companion educators. She was ultimately able…

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Russ Wilson

, Texas

Russ Wilson 88 of Silsbee Texas entered our Saviors eternal kingdom on Saturday March 28 2026. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving children. Russ was born on July 6 1937 in Clinton South Carolina to Alice Faye Abbott Wilson and Woodrow Lamar Wilson. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army language specialist in Korea from 1957 to 1960 a role that reflected both his intellect and dedication. After marrying the love of his life Jan Russ built and operated an independent chain of grocery stores throughout Southeast Texas. His work ethic integrity and commitment to his community defined his professional life. In retirement Russ and Jan embraced a shared passion for travel and discovery spending 30 years exploring the world visiting every continent and nurturing a lifelong love of learning. He was preceded in death by his parents his beloved wife Jan Wilson on October 5 2025…

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