Obituaries

May 24, 2016

John Calvert, 59, died Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at his home. A native of Bonham, TX and former resident of Deweyville, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. John worked as a tile setter for many years and also made things with leather in his spare time where he became known as "The Leather Man". He also enjoyed collecting...

May 16, 2016

Mallie Bickham, 79, of Vidor died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Starks, Louisiana, he was raised in Deweyville, TX and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mallie was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, were he was past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #5789....

May 15, 2016

Jerry N. Campbell, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at his residence. A native of Carbondale, Illinois, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jerry retired from Dupont Sabine River Works in Orange after 45 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a God fearing man. Jerry...

May 13, 2016

Shelia Cotton Womack, 63, died Friday, May 13th, 2016 in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor where she owned several small businesses. Sheila liked to read and write and earned her Bachelor's degree from Lamar University. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will...

May 12, 2016

Bradley Lee Dial, 40, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. Bradley was a lifelong resident of Vidor who enjoyed art and drawing, listening to music, and fishing. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A graveside service will be Monday, May 16, 2016 at...

May 12, 2016

Peggy Lou Goins, 86, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. A native of Nettleton, Arkansas she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Peggy enjoyed cooking, quilting and attending church but her passion was spending quality time with her grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2016 beginning at 6:00p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be...

May 12, 2016

Shirley Ann Bailey, 73, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. Born in Jasper, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked to garden, go fishing, helping people, and attending church. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Vidor for many years. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m....

May 11, 2016

Linda Morgan Blackmon, 69, died Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Vidor. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and worked as a beautician in Vidor for many years. She was loved by her family and friends and will truly be missed by all. Visitation will be Saturday, May 14th, 2016...

May 10, 2016

Paul "Spunky Monkey" Heidleberg, 70, died Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 in Beaumont. Paul was a lifelong resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends but he especially enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home...

May 9, 2016

MaryEllen (Castilaw) Louviere, 80, died Monday, May 9th, 2016 in Vidor. A native of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Mrs. Louviere was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She loved gardening, canning, sewing and cooking and was a longtime member of T.O.P.S. and The Red Hat Society. She was loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed by all. She was...

May 6, 2016

Richard "Rooter" Prewitt, 65, of Vidor died Friday, May 6th, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Richard was a native of Hornbeck, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a member of the Pipefitter Local Union #211 for 40 years. Cremation arrangements were intrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Richard is survived by his...

May 5, 2016

Rex Carter, 61, of Vidor died Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Rex retired as the Assistant Chief of Police from the Vidor Police Department after 34 years of service. He enjoyed gardening. Cremation arrangements were intrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm...

May 4, 2016

May 4, 2016

Lonnie L. Rainwater, Jr., 79, of Blanchard, Oklahoma died Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX , he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Blanchard, OK 8 years ago. Lonnie was a Pipe Fitter with Local Union #195 for 49 years. He served his country in the US Army, also he enjoyed...

May 4, 2016

Roger E. Gallier, 81, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Roger retired from Mobil Oil as a Technician for 37 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and served his country in the US Navy. Roger enjoyed...

May 1, 2016

Cheri Smith, 60, died Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at her home. She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin and lived a long time in Novato, California before moving to Vidor. She enjoyed tending to her roses, bicycling and was an avid supporter of the Republican party. Cheri is survived by her parents, Alan and Elizabeth Kennedy of California, 1 sister, Christina...

May 1, 2016

Bernie V. Little, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Baytown, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Bernie was a retired Mechanic with Goodyear Chemical Plant in Beaumont where he worked for 30 years. He was past president of Goodyear FCU and was a mason with...

Apr 28, 2016

Roy Edward Eastwood Jr. 55 died Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Lumberton, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor who liked fishing, hunting, gardening, and NASCAR. He was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Visitation will be Sunday, May 1, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be Monday, May...

Apr 28, 2016

James A. Parkhurst, Jr., 33 died April 28, 2016 at his residence in Rose City, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and served in the U.S. Marine Corps and attended the U.S. Army Ranger school. James liked to hunt and fish in his spare time. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:00...

Apr 24, 2016

Jessie G. Morreale, 90, of Vidor died Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at her residence. A native of Ft. Worth, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was active in the CCD program at the church. A rosary will be held at 9:00 am Wednesday, April...