The Obituary Section

Larry Wayne Williams

, Texas

May 13, 2026

Larry Wayne Williams 76 of Silsbee passed away on May 14 2026. Born on December 15 1949 Larry lived a life marked by dedication to God his family his career and the ability to bring humor and good times to those around him. Larry worked for many years in healthcare administration retiring from UTMB in 2012. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and later earned his Bachelor degrees from the University of Houston and UTMB in Galveston. Throughout much of his life he was deeply careeroriented taking pride in his work and the responsibilities he carried. In retirement he embraced a quieter life centered on home comfort and time with those he loved. Larry was proud to be an American had a lifelong appreciation for classic cars and a special love for animals. He was known for his quick wit and prankster personality. He found humor in…

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Robert Lee Pinckney

, Texas

Robert Lee Pinckney 79 of Winnie died Saturday May 16 2026. He was born to Eugene and Novella Pinckney on November 5 1946 in Winnie. Survivors include his son Corey Lee Pinckney and his wife Theresa three grandchildren one greatgrandchild and daughterinlaw JiHae Pinckney. He is preceded in death by his parents children Brian Keith Pinckney and Kenneth Pinckney and sister Linda Jo Brandon. Mr. Pinckneys cremation arrangements were handled through Broussards Crematorium Beaumont under the direction of Broussards 134 West Buccaneer Drive Winnie.

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Charles Buck Hudson

, Texas

Charles Irving Hudson aka Buck was born on October 28 1963 to Pauline Susan Sue Hudson and Charles Alva Hudson. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family and friends on Thursday May 14 2026 after a fourteen year long battle with cancer. He attended Spurger High School where he graduated valedictorian of his class. Buck continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University where he obtained his Masters Degree in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in forestry and horticulture. He was an agriculture educator for thirty years in the districts of Silsbee Woodville and the majority of his career was spent at Spurger ISD. At Spurger ISD he was the Junior class sponsor and a legend. After retiring from education he became a politician a role that suited him well. He served as Tyler County Commissioner Precinct 4 for two terms. He was also reelected to…

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Jimme Dell Price Baldwin

, Texas

Jimmie Dell was born on April 10 1943 to George William Jimmy and Gladys Price in Simpson Louisiana. She graduated from Buna High School in 1961 where not only was she head cheerleader but she excelled in academics. After graduating high school she moved to Beaumont to attend Baptist Hospital School of Radiologic Technology from which she graduated in 1963 and became a certified and registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT. For over fifty years she was wellknown and wellrespected in the medical community of Beaumont as a highly competent ARRT and clinic manager for various medical practices in the area. It was in XRay School that Jimmie Dell met her future husband Rodney Baldwin. Jimmie Dell asked Rodney out for their first date and the rest was history They were married on November 22 1963. In their sixtythree years together Jimmie Dell and Rodney had two children and always remained the…

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Dorothy June Peckham Robertson

, Texas

May 13, 2026

Dorothy June Peckham Robertson passed away May 14 2026 and went to be with her Lord. June was born on March 31 1937 in Port Arthur Texas to Albert Ogilvy Peckham and Dorothy Stevenson Peckham and had one brother Jerry Bruce Peckham. The family of four resided in Griffing Park on Rosedale Street not far from the residence of Junes and Jerrys grandparents Charles and Mabel Stevenson and their aunt Anna Glenn Stevenson. June attended Tyrrell Elementary Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and Thomas Jefferson High School where she made high grades and was a member of the Red Hussar Drum Bugle Corps. Founded in 1930 the Red Hussars were the first allfemale drum and bugle corps in Texas. In the summer time June enjoyed the familys beach house on the Bolivar Peninsula. She also attended Camp Waldemar near Kerrville Texas where she was a member of the Aztec tribe.…

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Tina Marie Kibodeaux

, Texas

A lifelong resident of the area Tina was born and raised in Liberty Texas. She was a woman of immense warmth and a truly giving spirit known for the quiet positive way she touched the lives of everyone she met. Above all Tina was a strong woman of God. Her deep and unwavering faith guided her through life and she made it her mission to share the love and light of Christ with everyone she encountered. In recent years Tina found a new passion in gardening tending to her plants with the same care she gave to her beloved kitty cats. However her greatest joy came from her family. She was her grandchildrens biggest fan never missing a chance to cheer them on and take pride in all of their artistic endeavors. She is survived by her brother Dale Barnes her sister Lori Tidwell her childrenDavid KibodeauxTabitha Kibodeaux andJaimie Binkley.…

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Juana CastroCampos

, Texas

Juana CastroCampos 71 of Beaumont died Tuesday May 12 2026. She was born on November 13 1954 in Jalisco Mexico to Maria Luisa Campos and Aurelio Castro. Survivors include her husband Ignacio Castro children Martha Magaa Jose Manuel Castro Lupe Campos Oscar I. Castro and Geovanni Castro inlaws Pedro Magaa Sandra Castro Maria Palomo Jose Campos and Yojanny Castro grandchildren Claudia Uz Pedro Magaa Juan M. Magaa Jazmin Castro Araceli Castro Jose M. Castro Jr. Jose Campos Jr. Anthony Campos Stephanie Campos Yadira Castro Amber Castro Kelvin Castro Emma Castro Gianna Castro Giovanni Castro Alex Castro and Camila Castro seven greatgrandchildren sisters Elvia Castro Antonia Castro Chuya Castro and Maria Romero brothers Gilberto Castro Agustin Castro Juan Castro and Librado Castro. She was preceded in death by her parents Maria Luisa Campos and Aurelio Castro and siblings Raul Castro and Emilia Castro. A gathering of Mrs. CastroCampos family and friends…

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Honorable Judge Gary Sanderson

, Texas

A yellow dog Democrat. He was never satisfied to vote a straight ticket. He would study each Democrat so he could select each candidate individually. Honorable Gary Sanderson a cherished family man dedicated professional and loyal friend passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Born on January 30 1945 in Port Arthur Texas to W.O. and Jimmie Sanderson Gary lived a life defined by integrity hard work and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. He was a pillar of strength to his family and a respected member of his community. Gary affectionately known as Judge to many grew up in Nederland Texas where he graduated from Nederland High School in 1963. From there he attended Lamar University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. Then it was off to Lubbock Texas to attend Texas Tech School of Law from which he graduated in 1970. Judge…

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Billie Jean Tate

, Texas

Billie Jean Tate 82 of Kountze died Friday May 15 2026. She was born on April 3 1944 to Maudie Sanford and Owen Simmons in Port Arthur. Billie Jean worked for Kountze ISD for over 33 years. She held many different positions during that time but her most loved job her passion was the Head Coach of the Kountze High School Cheerleaders. She spent over 22 years coaching cheerleading squads leading them to various levels of competition and many went on to win National Championships. She was diagnosed with Lupus and other autoimmune diseases in the 1980s but she wouldnt let that stop her. She gave everything she had to anything and everyone. She fought through her pain daily to make sure all things were taken care of. Her bark was always worse than her bite. All of her students knew that and loved her for it and she loved…

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Alianna Montante

, Texas

Alianna Montante infant daughter of Lorenzo Montante and Maria Del Rosario Salinas Castillo passed away Thursday May 14 2026. She was born in Beaumont. Survivors include her parents sisters Isabella and Valeria Montante parental grandfather Lorenzo Salinas maternal grandmother Ma Luisa Salinas and numerous aunts uncles and cousins. A gathering of Aliannas family and friends will begin at 1100 a.m. with her funeral service at 1200 p.m. Wednesday May 20 2026 at Broussards 2000 McFaddin Ave Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Jefferson County Nederland.

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Margaret Ann Menard Lafleur

, Texas

Margaret Ann Menard LaFleur of Winnie beloved wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother and friend passed away peacefully on May 13 2026 at the age of 91. Margaret was born on November 29 1934 to Clabert Menard and Ida Menard. She was raised alongside her five siblings and created a home filled with warmth laughter and lasting memories. She was married to Ernest TBoy LaFleur with whom she shared a lifetime of memories and devotion. Together they worked hard to provide for their family while showing love and kindness to everyone they met. Margaret is survived by her children Idelle LaFleur Deitrich and her husband John Deitrich Evie LaFleur Ernie LaFleur and Aaron LaFleur and his wife Lisa LaFleur. She also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren and their spouses Zack and Shannon Ezer Alisha and Lucas Williams Nikki Ezer Shaina and Trent Griffin Cade LaFleur Heidi and Katie Deitrich and Lauren LaFleur…

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Jonathon Puente

, Texas

November 5, 1990

Jonathon Puente 35 of Beaumont was called home on Friday May 8 2026. He was born on November 6 1990 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont to Elizabeth Russell and Abizai Puente. Jonathon graduated from Central Senior High School with honors in 2009. He began his career in construction as a rebar helper and worked his way up to rebar foreman with 15 years of experience while being known for his dedication and leadership. Outside of work Jonathon cherished time with his family and friends and enjoyed fishing barbeques get togethers and iced tea. Jonathons natural curiosity lead his hobbies of crafting his own guns and rebuilding and restoring vehicles and computers. Survivors include his father Abizai Puente of Beaumont mother Elizabeth Russell of Humble brother Jason Russell and his wife Amanda of Orange sister Kristen Pouncy and her husband David of Beaumont brothers Daniel Puente of Beaumont Adam Puente…

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Mary Jean Lege

, Texas

Mary Jean Lege our beloved mother grandmother and friend peacefully left this earthly life to rejoice in the Kingdom of Heaven on May 12 2026 at the age of 85. Born on February 19 1941 in Stowell Texas Mary Jean was the first of two daughters born to Mary Effie Calitine and Dominique Broussard. Part of her childhood was spent in San Diego Californiawhere her father served in the United States Navyand later in Winnie Texas before moving to Houston Texas. On June 27 1964 Mary Jean married Sidney Paul Lege and together they began building a life centered around faith family and love in Winnie Texas. Their dream of becoming parents was fulfilled with the arrival of twinsa daughter and a sonbringing immense joy and balance to their hearts. Mary Jean and Sidney shared many years together until December 22 2009 when they chose to take separate paths while…

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