Tim White '78 - May 11, 1960 - July 10, 2010
Tim White, surrounded by loving family and friends, joined our heavenly Father July 10, 2010, after a long battle with cancer that weakened his body, but not his spirit. Tim was born on May 11, 1960, to Jesse and Sandra White, in Beaumont, Texas. He worked at Wholesale Electric Supply and for the past five years was employed at Rexel Electric Supply. Tim loved fishing and golfing with family and friends, and he took pride in creating his own sausage, boudain, gumbo, pickled cucumbers, jellies, and cobblers. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. White; and his son, Quinton White. He is survived by his children, Heidi, Brian, and Karen Worthington, Timothy, Aaron, and Nicholas White; grandchildren, J.J and Arianna Gallardo, Max Salazar, Adryanne Odom, and Anabelle White; his mother, Sandra White; brother, Lynn White and his wife Pat; sisters, Mary Beth Strickland and her husband Larry and Sharon Huff and her husband George; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. His memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal will be at Broussard’s Crematorium. The family would like to thank everyone including Rexel Electric Supply, for their ongoing prayers and support and Odyssey Hospice for their care during Tim’s final days. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up for Tim’s children, the White/Worthington Fund, at Capitol One Bank on Dowlen in Beaumont, to attest to Tim’s loving and giving heart.

Billy Ramos '60
William J. Billy Ramos, 68, of Beaumont, died Friday, July 9, 2010. A native of Nacogdoches and resident of the Beaumont area for sixty-one years; Billy was born April 13, 1942, to Zeffie Luna Ramos and Joseph Anthony Ramos. He was a retired glass installer with Binswanger Glass and Cardinal Glass and was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his sisters, JoAnn Sikes and her husband Walter of Lumberton, Johnnie McManus of Beaumont and Veronica Hamilton and her husband Roger of Crystal Beach; nieces, Laura Sikes of Lumberton, Kelly Simon and her husband Chad of Beaumont and Christina Hamilton of Austin; nephew, Jud Hamilton and his wife Agata of Poland; and three great-nieces, Savannah Simon, Rileigh Simon and Helena Hamilton. His funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Broussard's. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussards1889.com

Donald Edward Holton '67
Donnie Holton, 60, of Beaumont died Friday, May 21, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Silsbee, Texas on August 6, 1949, to Edward and Betty (Cluff) Holton. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, he retired from Southwestern Bell as a communications technician. Following retirement, “Poppy’s” greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Angie McReynolds Holton of Beaumont; children, Amy Schulze and her husband Chuck of Nederland, Brad Holton of Silsbee, Eric Holton and his wife Doree of Beaumont, and Jessica Holton of Beaumont; father, Edward Holton of Bevil Oaks; brother, Robert Holton of Groves; sister, June Holton of Bevil Oaks; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Waunice and J.D. McReynolds of Orange; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will be Monday, May 24, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.

Aline Gatch Cohrt - '68
Aline Cohrt, 60, of Nederland, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Christus Hospital St. Mary in Port Arthur. Funeral service will be 10 am, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in the chapel of Broussard’s in Nederland with Reverend Peter Cammarano officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 pm, Monday, May 3, 2010 at the mortuary. Mrs. Cohrt worked as a claims clerk for Wal-Mart for several years. She was a native of Beaumont and a 1968 graduate of French High School. Aline will be remembered as a homemaker who enjoyed traveling with friends and working outside in her back yard. Mrs. Cohrt is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Don Cohrt Sr. of Nederland; sons, Bo Cohrt of Nederland and James Cohrt and his wife Misty of Port Neches; daughter; Tara Thompson and her husband Trent of Brooklyn, New York; brother, Kendel Gatch and his wife Sharron of Silsbee and a host of other relatives and friends.

DIANNE HYBARGER SUDDUTH '61
SUDDUTH, DIANNE HYBARGER, born on the 12th of November 1943, in Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, the 27th of April 2010, in Houston, Texas at the age of 66.The oldest daughter of Delmas Lee Hybarger and Dorothy Stauts Hybarger, Dianne was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas with her sister, Nancy, and brother, Chuck. Dianne graduated from French High School in 1961 and Lamar Tech in Beaumont in 1964. Dianne married her loving husband of 45 years, Dannie Dewitt Sudduth, on June 5, 1964 before moving to Houston in 1969. Dianne taught elementary school before becoming a devoted mother to Britt and his wife Jen; Drew and his wife Julie; and Cade Sudduth; and her beloved grandchildren MyKala, Daniel, Mary Caroline, and Jack. Dianne was also a loving aunt to Justin Hybarger; Lauren, Michael, and Matthew Ledet; and had many cousins with whom she was very close. Dianne adored and was adored by her family and friends. Led by a strong inner curiosity, Dianne pursued her life to the fullest, traveled far and wide, made friends everywhere she went, and never tired. Dianne Sudduth leaves behind a large group of family and friends who will continue to miss her dearly, always keep her in their thoughts, and strive to live their lives by her example. Dianne's faith was strong and she is now at peace with the Lord.Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 28th of April, in the Drawing Room of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.The memorial service is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 29th April, in the Sanctuary of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where Dr. Tom Pace, senior pastor is to officiate.In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that donations in Dianne's memory be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund - JDRF Houston Gulf Coast Chapter, 2425 Fountain View Drive, Suite 280, Houston, Texas 77057; Justice for Children, 2600 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 806, Houston, Texas 77098; or St. Luke's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 22013, Houston, Texas 77227-2013.

John A. Wall '65
John A. Wall, 63, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas in Orange. He was born in Huntsville on January 21, 1947, to Geraldine Peoples and Kenneth E. Wall. A lifelong resident of the area, he was the proud owner and operator of Wall’s Wrecker Service for over twenty-five years. He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Vickie Wall; daughter, Rachel Wall of Spring; brother, Kenneth E. Wall, Jr.; and countless extended family members and friends. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Broussard’s. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Brother Ralph Thompson and Karla Erwin. Their hours of support will never be forgotten. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, 4650 West Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77705.

William N. Dawson III, (class unknown)
William N. Dawson III, (Bill) 81, passed away April 2, 2010 in McKinney Tx. where he was welcomed to his Heavenly Home. He was born in Beaumont, Tx., on Feb. 26, 1929 to Ruth Vee Colleps Dawson and William Noah Dawson, Jr. He is survived by daughters Ginger Dawson Perry and husband Jim, Kathy Dawson both of McKinney, Tx., Sandy Klepper and husband Bill of Cape Canaveral, Fl. and Rebeca Dawson of Thousand Oaks California. He is also survived by sister Bettye and husband Earl (Hank) Richmond of Beaumont, Tx and brother Tom and wife Gay Collins Dawson of New Braunfels, Tx. His grandchildren Kelly Duhon and husband Rex, Addison, Noah, and deceased Gena. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ernie Chesson Dawson. Bill graduated from French High school and began two years at Lamar University. He entered the Army and then to West Point. On returning to Beaumont he began employment with the US Postal Service as Personnel Manager where he served for 30+ years. On retirement he moved to Galveston, Tx. Bill loved life, fishing, his children, football and basketball, and being with his friends at the class reunions each year. The beach he loved dearly where his retirement became such a big part of his life. A celebration of his life was held at River of Glory Church in Plano, Tx. officiated by Minister Craig Nedrow.

Donald Hickey '69
Donald Ray Big “D” Hickey, 59, of Kirbyville, formerly of Beaumont passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Born June 15, 1950, in Beaumont and graduated from French High School in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Vera Hickey of Kirbyville; mother, Lois Fore Hickey Kirkland of Beaumont; sister, Patricia Shimek and her husband Larry of Beaumont; step-sister, Janet Born and her husband Cliff of Victoria; son, Joel Hickey and his wife Emily; and Jeff Hickey and his wife Kelle all of Lake Jackson; step-son, Troy May and his wife Shai of Baytown; step-daughter, Kimberly May of Silsbee; grandchildren, Shawn Hickey, Leahna Hickey and Nadia Hickey; step-grandchildren, Shelly May, Alan Hagan, Tiffany Lummus, Aaron Hagan, T.J. May, Cory Lummus and Austin May; nieces, Stephanie Shimek, Heather Rudd and her husband Marcus, Abby Sanders and her husband Earl and Leigh Ann Born; great niece, Madalyn Sanders. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold C. Hickey; and step-father, Lloyd Kirkland; step-son, William May, Jr. Mr. Hickey worked at Beaumont Water Department as a young man. He retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T after thirty-two years, currently working part-time at Orange County Building Materials in Lumberton. He received a Diesel Mechanic certificate and A/C Refrigeration Associates degree from LIT in Beaumont. Mr. Hickey was loving, friendly, helpful, big tease, never met a stranger, but would help one if need be. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson Road King and tinker with old cars. Mr. Hickey was a member of Cowboy Hog Chapter and National Harley Owners Group. His graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Broussard’s. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726. Donald Hickey passed away in his sleep, he had a stroke.