Obituaries
Jessie Ray "Boots" Whitmire
Nov 18, 2024
Jessie Ray "Boots" Whitmire, 94, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native and longtime resident of Vidor, Boots lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family, country, and community.
Boots proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, demonstrating the same...
Glenda Wynell Andrus
Nov 16, 2024
Glenda Wynell Andrus, born on May 13, 1934, in Wink, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 at home with her beloved Andy. She lived a life characterized by devotion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family and career.
Glenda dedicated over 33 years of her life to Gulf States Utilities, where she served as a secretary. Her professionalism...
Jack C Daniels
Nov 15, 2024
Jack C Daniels, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed on November 15,2024, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on January 13, 1936, in Orange, Texas. Jack lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew him with his generous spirit and sense of humor.
A skilled diesel mechanic, Jack dedicated many years to...
Debera Jean Herrera
Nov 13, 2024
Debera Jean Herrera, a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones. She found joy in the simple things in life and treasured her time with family and friends. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren, and she was known for her warm heart and quiet strength.
Debera is survived by her children, Barry Saunders...
Merle Lynn Young
Nov 11, 2024
Merle "Lynn" Young, 74, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at Kinder Hospital Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, Lynn grew up in Bridge City, Texas, before making her longtime home in Mauriceville. She retired from a dedicated career at Oak Forest Elementary School, where she touched countless young lives with her kindness and...
JoAnn Talcott
Nov 10, 2024
JoAnn Talcott, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 10th, 2024. JoAnn was a devoted homemaker and a cherished member of the Vidor community, where she spent most of her life creating a warm and welcoming space for family and friends.
Known for her love of owls and angel figurines, JoAnn's home was filled with these...
Seniese "Skitchy" Kathleen McGee
Nov 9, 2024
Seniese "Skitchy" Kathleen McGee, 64, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Skitchy was a beloved member of the Vidor community, known for her warmth, charm, and love for those around her. A longtime resident, she worked in sales with Redken Distributors, where her passion for helping others feel their...
Mary Helen Yellott
Nov 8, 2024
Mary Helen Yellott, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital. A devoted 44-year resident of Vidor, Mary Helen was known for her warmth, dedication, and unwavering love for her family and faith.
Mary Helen co-owned and served as secretary for Yellott Roofing alongside her beloved husband, Alan. Her life was marked by her...
Juanita Francis Hogge
Nov 7, 2024
Juanita Francis Hogge, 99, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7th, 2024, at her residence. A native of Beaumont, Texas, Juanita spent her life in Southeast Texas, with Vidor as her longtime home.
Juanita worked as a dedicated clerk at Orchid Cleaners for 38 years, where she took pride in her work and enjoyed the friendships she built along...
Edna Louise Settle
Nov 6, 2024
Edna Louise Settle, 94, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas, Edna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and her faith. She lived most of her life in Vidor, where she became a beloved member of Grace Baptist Church.
A dedicated homemaker, Edna had a...
Shirley Ann Cornelison
Nov 4, 2024
Shirley Ann Cornelison, 80, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at her home. A longtime resident of Vidor, Shirley dedicated her life to her family and her community. She embraced her role as a homemaker, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. In her free time, she nurtured a passion for writing, often weaving tales...
Lawrence "Doc" Wayne Simmons
Nov 3, 2024
Lawrence "Doc" Wayne Simmons, 61, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a long battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Doc was known for his kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need rather it be the shirt off his back or the...
Ann Porter Moid-Khan
Nov 1, 2024
Hilda "Ann" Porter-Moid-Khan, 75, of Silsbee, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at her home. A longtime resident of Vidor, Ann was a dedicated nurse who spent her career caring for others with warmth and compassion. After retiring from nursing, she continued to care for her family as a full-time mother and grandmother, filling every role with a boundless...
Nazy Lacombe
Oct 29, 2024
Nazy Lacombe, 96, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab. Born in Hessmer, Louisiana, Nazy married the love of her life Louis Lacombe in 1945 and moved to Port Arthur, TX, before moving to Vidor, Texas, in 1966 where she became a beloved part of the community and a devoted member of Our...
Frederick "Fred" Hall
Oct 27, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Hall, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born in Allock, Kentucky, Fred made his home in Vidor for many years, where he was cherished by his family, friends, and community. A proud veteran, Fred served his country with honor in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his...
Reginald "Reggie" Zueman Stevenson
Oct 26, 2024
Reginald "Reggie" Zueman Stevenson, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Reggie was a dedicated family man, friend, and community member who left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and a proud, retired brick mason from...
Carolyn Dale Kirbow
Oct 24, 2024
Carolyn "Grandmommy" Dale Kirbow, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a cherished presence in the Vidor community, Carolyn spent her life committed to family, friends, and neighbors. With over 30 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Postal...
Glenn Earl Coats Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Glenn Earl Coats Sr., 81, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 21st, 2024. A longtime resident of Eufaula, Glenn was a self-employed salesman who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially his love for fishing. He found joy in casting a line and spending quiet days by the water. Glenn served his country in...
Johnnie Ray Fuller Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Johnnie Ray Fuller Sr., 69, of Vidor, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 21st, 2024. A native and lifelong resident of Vidor, Johnnie worked as a mechanic for most of his life, known for his skill and dedication to his craft. When he wasn’t under the hood of a car, he could often be found tending to his...
Phillip Everette Maynard
Oct 18, 2024
Phillip Everette Maynard, 63, of Orange, passed away at his home on Friday, October 18th, 2024. A longtime resident of Vidor, Phillip proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines. His work ethic and mechanical skills led him to a career as a manager and mechanic at Meineke Muffler Shop in Pasadena, TX.
Phillip had a passion for reading, especially the...
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