The Obituary Section

William "Bub" Johnson

, Texas

March 30, 2026

William Lee "Bub" Johnson aged 80 passed away on March 31 2026 surrounded by his family at his residence in San Augustine Texas. Born on April 19 1945 in Center Texas he was the son of John Ellington Johnson and Harlowe Whitton Johnson. A dedicated poultry farmer for many years Bub was a pillar of the San Augustine community. His commitment was evident through his active membership in numerous local organizations including the San Augustine Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce the Center VFW and the Methodist Church where he served on various committees. He also contributed to the San Augustine Appraisal District the San Augustine ISD Education Foundation 42 years on the San Augustine School Board and Project Graduation among others. His involvement with the Boy Scouts of America the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Old Timers Breakfast Club further showcased his dedication to community service. Bub also…

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Lois Broussard Granger

, Texas

Our beloved momma Lois Elaine Broussard Granger has peacefully gone on to eternity to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on March 31 2026. Whether you know her as momma Nunnie Nunny Nanny Sis Aunt Elaine or your friend she was much loved and will be truly missed. She was born in Orange Texas on January 10th 1938 to Isaac Joseph Broussard and Della Smith and was 88 years old. She was married to the love of her life Donald Granger in 1953 and was happily married for 68 years until he went on to his heavenly home in 2021. She was a devoted catholic who loved her Lord and Savior. She was a loving and devoted wife to Donald and mother to Donalaine Karen and Connie who she supported and was always there for. Her girls were her lifes work. She was the epitome of a praying mom. She…

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Timothy Conn

, Texas

August 29, 2002 — March 28, 2026

Timothy Lee Weldon Conn 23 of Vidor Texas passed away on March 29 2026 in Romeoville Illinois. Born on August 30 2002 in Jasper Texas Timothy affectionately known as TGator by his friends and family was a cherished member of his community and a loving figure in his family. A graduate of West Sabine High School Class of 2020 Timothy was an enthusiastic athlete playing football and baseball for the Tigers. His passion for sports was matched by his love for the outdoors engaging in activities such as hog hunting with his best buddy Bo Dawg deer hunting fishing running dogs and riding ATVs. He spent his professional life working as a boilermaker for Altair Strickland dedicating himself to the craft in the refinery industry. Timothy was a beloved husband to Abbigail Conn and a devoted father to his daughters Journey and Haisley Conn who were his world. He is…

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Mary Shores

, Texas

Mary Beth Ladner Shores was born on January 17th 1945 in Fairdale Texas at Aunt Netties house. She passed from this life into the next on March 30th 2026 in Beaumont Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Elzie and Madie Ladner her brother Thomas Ladner and her sisters and their husbands Katie Harold Smith Reba Maurice Williams Leona JD Warden brotherinlaw Hank Shores sisterinlaw Peggy Michael and one great granddaughter Heidi Newell. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Freddy Shores daughter Teri Newell and husband Keith son Todd Shores and Jill Cindy Burton sister Clarene Anderson and husband John beloved sisterinlaw Cheryl Wilfer grandchildren Shawn Rachel Elana Ryan Elizabeth Matthew Rebekah and Grace Jessica Cliff Zach Josh Haley Levi Morgan her nephew Gary and wife Barbara her special Ladner nieces Leisa Kim Kathy Dean Rachel and Cynthia and numerous nieces nephews cousins and greatgrandchildren.…

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