Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Macksene Brown, 96, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at Collier Park Senior Living in Beaumont. A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, and a longtime resident of Vidor, Macksene dedicated her life to her faith and her family.

As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vidor, she found great joy...

Mar 25, 2025

Thomas "Dale" Madeley, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. A native of Beaumont, Texas, Dale was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Dale proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a dedicated member of the IBEW Local Union. A man...

Mar 21, 2025

Nancy Henderson Hughes, of Yulee, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family and friends. Nancy was born to Aubrey and Ruth Henderson on September 25, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from Vidor High School in 1964. When she married her husband of 58 years, Russ Hughes, in 1966, it started...

Mar 21, 2025

Chris Clayton Myers, 52, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center in Houston. A native of Beaumont and a lifelong resident of Vidor, Chris was known for his kind heart, love of the outdoors, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

Chris worked as a plant inspector for Acuren PMI in Beaumont for...

Mar 21, 2025

Carol Ann (Taylor) Hollingsworth, 80, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. A native of Vidor, Don and Carol moved to New Mexico for four years until finally settling in Bastrop. After Don retired from Dupont in 1991, Don and Carol traveled out west before settling in New Mexico. They bought 5 acres...

Mar 19, 2025

Lisa La’Tjier Armentrout, a compassionate nurse, gifted artist, and intrepid world traveler, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was 64 years young.

Born on December 22 1960 in Beaumont, TX to Elizabeth Bach and the late Pete Lavine. Lisa and Gran to her grandchildren lived a life rich in...

Mar 18, 2025

Paul Gene Evans, 87, of Vidor, TX passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at a private care facility in Deweyville. Paul was born in National City, California on June 17, 1937 to William Robert and Alta Evans. Paul graduated from high school in Canute, Okla in 1955 and started college the next fall. While home on Christmas break Paul's...

Mar 16, 2025

Mark Fredrick Goocher, 63, of Mauriceville, TX, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025. A native of Kansas City, MO, Mark made his home in Mauriceville, where he built a life filled with music, dedication, and love.

Mark proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy before embarking on a long and fulfilling career with the United States...

Mar 16, 2025

Patricia Lewis Yellott Woods, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

A longtime resident of Vidor, Patricia dedicated more than 50 years to her work as a self-employed hairdresser, bringing beauty and confidence to her clients while forming lifelong friendships along the way. She had a passion for shopping, always on the hunt...

Mar 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Jerald Michael Whatley, 72, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, and was a proud graduate of South Park High School, Class of 1972. A longtime resident of Vidor, Jerald spent 12 years as a firefighter before beginning his career as a Safety Director in the construction industry, where...

Mar 14, 2025

Richard Collier, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away surrounded by family on March 14, 2025 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. He spent most of his life working as an auto mechanic, a trade he took great pride in. Whether under the hood of a car or sharing stories with loved ones, Richard had a way of making...

Mar 12, 2025

Fay Wooden, 66, a lifelong resident of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Fay dedicated many years of her life to the U.S. Postal Service, working in the sorting department before retiring after 21 years. She found joy in simple pleasures, whether it was cheering on her favorite horses at the races, crafting beautiful creations, or simply spending time...

Mar 6, 2025

Loretta Renee' Wilkins, a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and "Lolo" to her cherished grandchildren.

A homemaker at heart, Renee' found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with her grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Lolo," and making memories with family and friends. She had an adventurous...

Mar 5, 2025

Legatha Ann (Bellard) Angele, 86, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

As a native Vidorian, Legatha spent many years as a part of the local community. She was a fixture in the banking community for 37 years and was active in the Vidor Chamber of Commerce. She was instrumental in ensuring the...

Mar 4, 2025

Valerie "Annie" Ann Crosby Prasnicki, 55, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Annie was a longtime resident of Vidor before making Port Neches her home 15 years ago. She was a proud graduate of Vidor High School, Class of 1987, where she was an active member of the band...

Mar 2, 2025

Lee Roy Ward, 89, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Lee Roy was known for his hardworking nature, his love for the outdoors, and his devotion to his family.

He found great joy in tending to his land, taking pride in the time he spent...

Feb 26, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Smith, 46, of Newton, TX, passed away on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, TX.

A native of Beaumont, Cheryl was raised in Vidor and was a proud graduate of Vidor High School, Class of 1996. She had a love for true crime movies and could often be found immersed in the latest mystery,...

Feb 24, 2025

Elsie C. Duke, 85, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2025.

A native of Massachusetts, Elsie’s journey led her to Texas, where she built a life filled with love, devotion, and unwavering care for her family. She married the love of her life, Larry Duke Sr., and together they created a home where family always came...

Feb 23, 2025

Ronald Glenn Merrell, 79, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at Gilbert’s House Assisted Living in Beaumont.

A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Ronald was a longtime resident of Vidor and a dedicated member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force before building a lifelong career as a lineman with Southwestern...