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Beverly Marie Boudreaux, 82, of Vidor, died Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born on August 14, 1939, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, to Nola Istre and Louis Boudreaux. Beverly retired as an optical technician. Survivors include her children, Glenn Broussard and his wife, Lynda, of Beaumont; and Leeward Broussard of Vidor; grandchild, Cheri; great-grandchildren, Lindsey, and Zane Broussard; and siblings, Earline Patin and Melba Benoit. She preceded in death by her parents. Cremations arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Onalee Greer, 84, of Orange, died Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1937, in Colfax, Louisiana, to Elsie Bernice Roberts and Joe Cecil Stewart. While in High School she a member of Bengal Guards and Bugle Core. Onalee was a member of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. She enjoyed reading, especially the reading the bible from start to finish, and eating out. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her sons, Stuart Greer and his wife, Angela; Donald Greer and his wife, Michelle; and Chris Greer and his wife, Melanie; sister, Lois Hogden and her husband, Fred; grandchildren, Farrell Greer, Sadie Greer, Paige Greer, Christopher Greer, Hannah Greer, Samuel Greer, Shai Brister and her husband, Danny, Chelsea Henry and her husband, Blade, Ashley Greer, Kristen Dyer, Callie Hutchinson, Caitlin McPherson; great-grandchildren, Stevie Brister, Danny Brister, Liv Henry, Danci Henry, Ava Ferguson, […]

Angela Lenora Conn, 55, of Vidor TX went to meet her maker on Jan 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband Bryan Conn and his 2 children McKenna and Landon, along with her 3 biological daughters Pamela Gentry, Christy Savarino, and Tiffany Varela. She has 3 grandchildren Cameron Savarino, Essie and Jayce Gentry, along with her sister Vicki Sands-Stashek, multiple aunts, uncles and cousins and a niece and nephew. Angela was proceeded in death by her mother Lenora Fay Davis and father Gerald Lee Koonce, Grandmother Mary Vavala and Grandfather Glen Stendebach. Angie loved spending time outside in nature, listening to her windchimes and tending to her hibiscus. She had an infinite love for her family as well as her dogs. She had a free spirit and would do anything for anyone.  She lived life to the fullest and lived by her favorite saying, “It is what it is”. […]

Margie Lou Baker Boren, 95, of Nederland, died Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born on October 12, 1926, in Beaumont, to Madge Pomeroy Baker and Edward Roy Baker. Margie was a Registered Nurse for over thirty-three years at several local hospitals. She volunteered at Some Other Place for many years and sewed dresses for their Back-to-School Drive. Margie loved her poodles. She will be remembered as a loving mother and Granny. Survivors include her sons, William Boren and his wife, Becky, of Elgin; Edward Boren and his wife, Andrea, of Plano; and Charles Boren and his wife, Beth, of Nederland; daughter, Carolyn Kay Hancock and her husband, Richard, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Andrew Boren; Jennifer Boren; Ann Gaspard and her husband, Jimmy; David Fuston; Joseph Hancock; Martha Johnson and her husband, Sam; Leah Hernandez and her husband, Derek; Brandon Boren and his wife, Jordan; and Brett Boren; great-grandchildren, Adaline, Annika, […]

Rose Gracia Padilla, 80, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born on November 10, 1941, in Beaumont to Benita Alvarez and Adolfo Gracia, Sr. Although she will be dearly missed, we know that she is happy to be with her love again, our Dad. This is a sure fact and our great comfort. Blessed and grateful to have such a strong, intelligent and caring woman as our Mother and Granny. We are thankful for all she has done, and especially that she always prayed for us. She exampled faithful and steadfast prayer. She loved casino trips with Dad, driving to the Valley to visit the San Juan Shrine, going out to eat, thrift shopping, watching the Hallmark channel, and most of all cuddling with her beloved fur baby cat, “Zorro.” She was a graduate of St. Anthony High School, Class of 1960. There […]

Robert Wayne Petitt, 73, of Vidor passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved, wonderful wife Sylvia Broussard Petitt, of Vidor, his parents Arvel and Katie Louise Petitt, of Vidor, his brother, Miller Petitt, of California, and sister Beverly Matthews of Vidor. Robert was born April 9, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas. He worked as a skilled carpenter for over 50 years. He was an accomplished author, having been published multiple times. Robert was a salt of the earth type of man. He enjoyed his sports, his barbeque and absolutely loved his dogs. He will be greatly missed by his children, Rikki Gifford of Beaumont, Kelly Thorn and her husband, Jason, of Montrose, CO; and Justin Petitt, of Beaumont; his grandchildren, Jason Jr., Cody, Cole, and Cameron; sister Kay Watson, of Ward, CO; and his brother Ron Petitt, of Loveland, CO. For those who […]

Michael “Mike” Paul Cherubino, 57, of Evergreen, CO died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Mike was born on March 9, 1964, in Summit, NJ, the son of Joyce and the late Paul Cherubino. He had been a resident of Evergreen since 2012. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Edith (Edie Touchet) Cherubino of Evergreen, CO; daughter, Carly Cherubino of Denver, CO; and son, Paul Cherubino II, of Evergreen, CO; mother, Joyce (Wuestman) Cherubino of Naples, FL; sister Carrie (Cherubino) McGraw (Brian) and nephew Joe McGraw of Denver, CO; niece Stephanie Touchet and great niece, Isabelle Touchet-DeLeon of Austin, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Cherubino. Mike was a 1982 graduate of Bernards High School in Bernardsville, NJ and a 1987 graduate of Rice University in Houston, TX where he earned his BS in Economics. He began his business career with NCR Cash Register, later […]

“It’s [art] the one thing that I know that has never left me. If you locked me up I would find a way to do something artistic, perhaps paint on the floor? It never leaves you. You’d become less whole. I think every artist experiences this feeling more than once in their life. You pray, you wish and you hope that feeling never leaves you – the passion that wakes you, the driving force and the reason you exist.”-Darrell Troppy Darrell Troppy, 60, of Beaumont, Texas died Saturday, December 25, 2021. Darrell was survived by his husband Eddie Bates; his brother Daniel Troppy and his spouse, Mitch Waldman. Darrell was born April 7, 1961 in Harlingen, Texas to Fay Idell Passmore and Herman Joseph Troppy. Darrell, a beloved Beaumont visionary and artist, has showcased his works internationally—his art was celebrated as a prize-winner at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France […]

Linda Faye Cole, 72, of Beaumont, died Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1949, to Elma Walker Betlan and Charles Bill Betlan, in Port Arthur. Linda (Gigi) was a devout Christian and devoted grandmother. She loved to cook, travel, spend time with grandkids, family, friends, and her dog. Linda was her grandkids #1 fan and loved watching and cheering for each of them. She was the life of the party and never met a stranger. Her infectious laugh would light up the room and make anyone smile. Linda lived life to the fullest always laughing and dancing everywhere she went. She will be remembered as a loving mother, Gigi, and friend to all that knew her. Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Sterling and her husband, Kenny, of Beaumont and Christy Morrell and her husband, Leon, of Fannett; grandchildren, Tyler Sterling, Emma Morrell, and Colton Morrell; and […]

Sofia “Mima” Guzman, 91, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Artemisa, Cuba, to Nieve and Faustino Alles. Sofia left her family behind in Cuba to come to the United States. She helped her husband at the family gas station. Sofia kept numerous children for years. She was an excellent cook and housewife. Survivors include her children, Angel Guzman and his wife, Trudy; Carlos Guzman and his wife, Carolyn; Maylin Guidry and her husband, Greg; Mark Guzman; and Allen Guzman and his wife, Jackie; grandchildren, Chantel Peña, and her husband, Jason; Taylor Massey and her husband, Dustin; Mathew Tweedel and his wife, Jennifer; and Grant Guzman; great-grandchildren, Sofia Massey; Camilla Massey; Harper Massey; Aubyn Tweedel; Adalynn Tweedel; and Decklyn Tweedel; and sister, Trina. Sofia is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Modesto Alberto Guzman; and sisters, Nina, Juanita, LeLe, and […]

Corey Sparkman was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on Tuesday, July 25, 1995, to Dan Sparkman and Kelly Sparkman. While he grew up in Beaumont, he always called Kerrville, Texas, his home. He was a joyous person who lit up the darkest places. The music died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Corey loved music, video games, The Lord of the Rings, Greek Mythology, fantasy, food, shenanigans, horror movies, and ghost stories. Corey graduated from West Brook in 2013 and obtained an associate of Biological Sciences at LIT in 2020. He was a talented musician and played the drums in Counterfeit Civilians (formally Antelope). Corey was an Assistant Manager at JW’s Patio. Corey met Katelynn in a “How I met your mother” fashion but officially met in 2017.  They became best friends almost immediately and were inseparable. A fun friendship sparked a tender love story a year after they met. They married […]

Deborah Tolece Brooks, 64, of Lumberton went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021. Tolece was born on July 16, 1957, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Carolyn Noland and Rev. B.T. Skelton. She married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1972. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, and above all else, a faithful Christian. She was an avid reader. When she wasn’t reading, she loved watching Church International and calling her dear Mother. But nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her baby girls, including her “favorite daughter,” her puppy, Piper. Tolece is survived by her daughters, Hope Brooks and fiancé Jacob, and Kimberley Brooks; mother, Carolyn Noland; brother, Tony Skelton; sister, Jeannie Reeves; nephew, Brian Jackson; and niece, Stormi Reeves-Heinke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Wayne Brooks and her daddy, Rev. B.T. Skelton. Cremation arrangements for Mrs. […]

Lee Talbert Freeland, 88, of Beaumont, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Iona Kathryn Kuntz and Nicholas Talbert Freeland. Lee was employed by DuPont for nearly four decades and retired as a Technical Associate. His non-working interests included many years with the St. Anne ACTS Community, Beaumont Rotary, and Some Other Place. Survivors include his wife, Corinne Freeland, of Beaumont; daughters, Kathryn Green and her husband, David, of Sugar Land, Texas; Lynne Gabel and her husband, Brian, of Lake Kiowa, Texas; and grandchildren, Scott Thomas Gabel, Kevin Michael Green, Lindsey Marie Gabel, Sarah Green Pesek and her husband, Tommy. He was preceded in death by his eldest grandson, Patrick David Green. Donations in Lee’s memory may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77702, Some Other Place, P O Box 843, Beaumont, Texas 77704, […]

Nguyễn Ngọc Ricky, 83 years old, of Beaumont, Texas was born on December 22nd, 1938 in Hà Tỉnh, Việt Nam.  He entered Eternal Life on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 11:58 PM. He is survived by his son Nguyễn Văn Thành and wife Nguyễn Thị Đào of Quãng Ngãi, Việt Nam; daughter Nguyễn Thị Tâm and husband Đinh Tấn Nam of Quãng Ngãi, Việt Nam; son Nguyễn Hồng Phú and wife Nguyễn Kim Hồng of Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam; son Nguyễn Quốc Linh and wife Nguyễn Thị Lục of Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam; daughter Nguyễn Thị Mai of Beaumont, TX; son Nguyễn Huế and wife  Emily Trần of Dallas, TX; daughter Nguyễn Thị Mỹ and husband Trần Hùng of Beaumont, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nguyễn Thị Hoan; father, Nguyễn Chệc; and mother, Võ Thị […]

Alice Ashy, 91, of Charlotte North Carolina, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born on September 15, 1930 and spent most of her life between Silsbee and Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include her son, Paul Ashy and his wife, Joy; daughter, Bernadette Walton and her husband, Douglas; sons, George Ashy and Louis Ashy; former daughter-in-law, Terri Ashy; grandchildren, Emily and Todd Wilkinson, Elizabeth and Mitchell Marcello, Natalie and Reinhard Michel, Courtney and Max Hauser, Madison and Hunter Bromby, Jonathan and Yalonda Ashy, George, Angela, Dustin, Amanda, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Drake, Nikolai, and Luca; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lora Louise Swearingen and George Levi Durham; husband, George Maurice Ashy; sister, Juanita Durham; brother, George L. Durham, Jr.; daughter-in-laws, Brenda Ashy and Amelia Ashy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, […]

Timothy Guerrant Deaton, 63, of Beaumont, died suddenly Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Margaret Faye Guerrant and Ray Ernest Deaton. Tim grew up in Beaumont, Texas. He was a proud graduate of Forest Park, class of ‘76. It was during that time he met his high school sweetheart, Andrea. After eight years of dating, Tim and Andrea married in 1982. They welcomed their first child, Jennifer, in 1984, and second, Jamie, in 1993. As all their family and friends will attest, through thick and thin, Tim and Andrea were together till the end. Tim never met a stranger. His smile was always there to greet you, and he always had a kind word to say. Cooking was his love language. Whether it was Sunday barbecues by the pool, red beans and rice for Mardi Gras, or a feast at […]

Josephine “Jo” Eleanora Horelica, 72, of Warren, died Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1949, in Wharton, Texas to Janie Annie Fojtik and Joseph John Horelica. She resided in Warren, Texas. Josephine worked as a manager at S&M Family Outlet for over 25 years and raised five children. Josephine enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. She loved to read and dance. Jo will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Mom, we love you and you will be greatly missed. Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Duke, and her partner, Cindy Powers of Beaumont; Katy LeBaron and her husband, Danny of Nederland; Kelly Moore and her husband, Gary of Silsbee; and Kristin Tucker and her husband, Jackie of Woodville; son, Joe Duke, Jr. and his wife, Denise of Lake Charles, Louisiana; grandchildren, Katlyn; Ashlyn and her fiancé Cole; […]

Connie Lynn Main-Thompson, 61, of Beaumont, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her children. She was born on June 15, 1960, to Charlotte Ranger and Charles Main in Norwich, Connecticut. Connie worked as a psychiatric tech at Stoney Lodge Hospital in Ossining, New York, where she met John, the love of her life. They eventually married and began their life in Beacon, New York. Their first child, Carley, was born in New York in 1990 and the family soon moved to Texas in 1992. They then had four more children: Hannah in 1994, Matthew in 1997, Jacob in 2000, and Mallorie in 2007, in Beaumont. Once in Texas, Connie initially worked as a pediatric nurse at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital and Baptist Hospital, and as a psychiatric nurse at Baptist Hospital. She also worked for the State of Texas in the Medically Dependent Children’s Program, where […]

Robert Lind, 74, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1947, in Cotulla, Texas, to Corine Smith and Louis Oswald Lind. Survivors include his wife, Alice Lind; daughter, Jo Marie Alicia Lind; grandchildren, Ashleigh Jones, Craig Johnson, and Lucas Thomas Garrison; and niece, Michelle Morin. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Louis Lind; daughter, Theresa Perry Khan; and sister, Marie Lind. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Lind were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mary Alice Smith, 95, of Kountze, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1926, in Beaumont, to Effie Reaux and Nelson Sellers. Mary Alice graduated from South Park High School, class of 1943. She attended Lamar Junior College with a secretarial degree. She worked for Jefferson Amusement Company. While working there, she met Kenneth H. Smith, and they married on October 31, 1946. Mary Alice had four children. She was a loving, kind mother. Mary Alice took very good care of her children and her husband. In 1963 she returned to the workforce, employed by South Park Independent School District as a library clerk and retired after twenty-five years. Mary Alice and her husband moved to Beaumont Colony in 1988. She was a member of Infant Jesus Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, and an active member of a garden club. She traveled to Germany and […]

Mary Anna Glasgow, 101, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021, at home in Beaumont. Mary Anna was born October 24, 1920, in Beaumont to Stella McLain Crocket and James Thomas Crocket. A great-great-granddaughter of Parsons Collier and Mary Ellen Collier, she was proud to say that she was a fifth generation Beaumonter. She was educated at Fletcher Elementary and David Crockett Junior High. However, her three years of high school were at San Marcos Baptist Academy where she began building a lifetime of wonderful memories. In her senior year she was awarded a Sportsmanship Medal, was elected unanimously as Cadet Sponsor of the battalion, was Drum Major, and graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1938. Following graduation from Lamar Junior College, she moved to Houston to work for an oil company. Realizing that she wanted to make Beaumont her home, she returned to work for Magnolia Petroleum Company. […]

Bryan Lee Hendrix was born in Doucette, Texas July 17, 1940.  He was the son of Ivy Rowena Conner Hendrix and Henry Clay Hendrix. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas alongside his two younger sisters.  Even as a teenager, Bryan exhibited an amazing work ethic. He delivered an incredibly long paper route all through high school. He always loved architecture and drawing and spent most of his free time sketching. He designed his first house for his parents when he was just 16 years old. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1957 after which he attended The University of Texas in Austin to study Architecture.  In 1960, he married Bonner Wier Brown and they had two daughters, Dabney and Marra.  Upon his return to Beaumont, he worked as an architect alongside his friend and local architect Paul Hay. In subsequent years, he would venture out on his own.   His […]

The Very Reverend Luong Quang Tran died Monday, November 22, 2021, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth surrounded by his family’s prayerful presence. He was 63. He was pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas, and was Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Beaumont. A native of Binh Thuan, Vietnam, Luong Tran was one of 11 children of Mr. and Mrs. Tran Van Quang who both predeceased him. Most of his family arrived in the U.S. in 1975 but Father Tran didn’t get here until 1980. The five years that separated them were difficult for Father Tran who missed his family, especially his mother. Father Tran’s family said, “We are very grateful for the memories we have shared with our dear brother Luong. We will miss him at every celebration and sharing of family meals which we will always cherish. We know he will continue to care and […]

Brian Apfel 59, of Lumberton passed away peacefully at Memorial Herman in Houston on November 20,2021. Brian was a loving husband, father, and Pop Pop. He loved Sunday family time get together’s grilling/cooking and watching the Dallas Cowboys, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Tina Apfel; daughter, Ashley Trahan and husband, John Trahan; son, Josh Apfel and wife Katie Apfel; grandchildren; Gunner Apfel, Jaxon Trahan, Jeffrey Trahan, Vivian Knapp, Emily Trahan, Jacey Trahan and Jessica Scherry; great grandson; Kyzer Barron; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Apfel were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.  

Constance “Connie” Brocato Brocato, 93, of Beaumont, Texas died Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1928, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles A. Brocato and Amelia Serio Brocato. The family moved to Beaumont soon afterwards to open a grocery store. At 16, she met a military policeman named Charles “Charlie” Robert Brocato, who was stationed in Beaumont. He visited her parents’ grocery store because he was intrigued by the name “Brocato” on the sign. Connie’s parents invited the soldier from Oakmont, Pennsylvania to eat a Sunday Lunch of Spaghetti at their home, and romance blossomed shortly after. Connie married Charlie at age of 18 and celebrated 48 years of marriage before Charlie died in 1994. She took pride in having a Brocato name and in marrying a Brocato (Charlie’s family was not related). Connie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found […]

Dr. George Vladimir Zuzukin passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was born in Riga, Latvia on June 26, 1947, to Dr. Valdimir Zuzukin and Dr. Estella Palagashvili. George graduated from First Moscow State Medical University in 1971. Subsequently he earned his PhD in Toxicology in 1974. He worked as an Associate Professor at the University of Moscow where he was highly respected and established in his field. In 1980 he left his homeland immigrating to America to escape the evils of communism. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1985 he moved to Port Arthur, Texas where he opened his Diagnostic and Internal Medicine Clinic. In 1993 he relocated his office to Beaumont, Texas. George was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Tolerance Lodge #1165 in Beaumont. […]

Frank Montalbano, III, age 73, of Tallahassee, Florida, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas.  He was born March 6, 1948, to Tommie Ruth Messer and Frank Montalbano, Jr. in Beaumont, Texas.  Frank was a proud graduate of Texas A & M University class of 1970 and a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a certified wildlife biologist for Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for 32 years, retiring in 2005. One of his greatest pleasures was hunting ducks, geese, doves, and deer, and he was getting his hunting camp at LaBelle, Texas, ready for duck season when he passed away.  He was a masterful Labrador retriever trainer from his first dog Lady to his last dog Aggie. He is survived by his wife, Anne Steinman Montalbano; his children Tom Montalbano (Tricia) of Tallahassee, Florida; Robbie Montalbano also of Tallahassee; and beloved yellow lab Aggie (Yellow Rose of Aggieland); […]

Melinda Phep Thi Tran, 53, of Beaumont, died Monday, November 15, 2021. A gathering of Mrs. Tran’s family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m., until 9:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021, and Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. An additional gathering will be from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021, at Broussard’s, Beaumont, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 6:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 Orange Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont. Please observe social distancing guidelines. By attending any public event, you are acknowledging the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus. Please follow the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov.

Vicki Lynn Paul Marks was a fun loving person that never met a stranger. She was always jolly and happy with a big smile on her face.  Vicki had a love for people and all that knew her loved her in return.  Vicki had many friends of all ages. She loved giving advice, counseling and passing on words of encouragement to others. She was a fanatic about keeping things clean.  She inherited that trait from her grandparents. Vicki loved to dance and was great at teaching people the new dances and slides.  She was always the life of the party.  She enjoyed going to the casino, loved to go out to eat and enjoyed fine dining.  Vicki lived her life to the fullest and was loved by many.  She departed this life on Saturday November 13, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Vicki Lynn Paul Marks […]

Was there ever a man so loved? In case there was wonder, family and friends showed up in droves to answer that question and visit Joshua Kurt Picard during the final days in his fight against esophageal cancer. In the days prior to his death, friends and family arrived, some having traveled many hours, to spend time if only to watch him breathe. The love shown and felt in his room was palpable. As his heart beat its last, Josh ended his seven-month battle surrounded by family on the morning of November 11, 2021. Joshua began this journey accruing loved ones even before his birth on July 25, 1987. No matter where he lived, he touched the lives of those around him starting with his first friends, Adam, cousin, Matt and his brother, Jacob. Along with his friends from elementary, Josh graduated from Hamshire-Fannett High School and Lamar University where […]