Obituaries
William Ruby 'Bill' Gates
Apr 3, 2012
Bill Gates, 68, of Vidor died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Wells, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 40 years, and was a retired Beaumont Police Officer and from the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. Bill was a member of the Police Benefit Association and an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan....
John Harris Fowler
Apr 1, 2012
John H. Fowler, 69, of Vidor died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Broaddus, Texas. A native of Bessie Mae, Texas, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and graduated from Orangefield High School. He was an active 46 year member and current Worshipful Master of Pine Forest Masonic Lodge # 1420. He was also a member of El Mina Shriner's...
Della Kay Manchac
Mar 31, 2012
Della K. Manchac, 50, of Vidor died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her residence. A native of Orange, she lived 20 years in Richmond, VA., before returning home to Vidor 11 months ago. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Della was preceded in death by...
Phillip Alden Smith
Mar 30, 2012
Phillip A. Smith, 67, of Vidor died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home...
Henry E. Laque, Jr.
Mar 26, 2012
Henry E. Laque, Jr. 82, of Vidor, passed away on March 26, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Henry was born on June 23, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Henry E. Laque, Sr., and Norma Vaught Laque. After graduating high school in Lafayette, Louisiana, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. serving as a sergeant in the...
Karolyn Courts
Mar 26, 2012
Karolyn Courts, 71, of Vidor died Monday, March 26, 2012 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he has lived in Vidor since 1960 and was a homemaker and co-owner of C&C Saddle Shop. Karolyn was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, and a member of the Red Hat Society. Funeral services will be held at...
Carl W. Moore
Mar 23, 2012
Carl W. Moore, 62, of Vidor died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of New Orleans, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Carl was a retired planner with Temple Inland Paper Mill in Evadale. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Funeral services will be held at...
Eugenia Olive Taylor
Mar 23, 2012
Eugenia O. Taylor, 84, of Vidor died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Leo, S.C., she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Eugenia was a homemaker and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 26, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home...
Edgar Naylor Morgan
Mar 22, 2012
Edgar N. Morgan, 77, of Mauriceville died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his residence. A native of Meridian, MS, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, TX. Edgar was a sheet metal worker with Local Union #196/54 for 50+ years. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March...
Deanna Lynn Aldridge Lundy
Mar 21, 2012
Deanna L. Lundy, 36, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with cremation to follow. Deanna is survived by her daughters Emily J. Aldridge and Madison S. Aldridge both...
Dolores Mary Saunders
Mar 20, 2012
Dolores M. Boudreaux Saunders, 83 of Vidor, TX, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the youngest daughter of Arthur Lowell Boudreaux and Mathilda (Hotard) Boudreaux and graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, TX. She was a member of the world famous Bengal Guards, a member of the...
Annie Lee Roberts
Mar 20, 2012
Annie Lee Roberts, 82, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her residence. A native of San Augustine, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Annie retired from Vidor ISD as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 22, 2012 at...
Frederick 'Fred' William Shockome
Mar 19, 2012
Fred W. Shockome, 68, of Vidor died Monday, March 19, 2012 in Dayton, Texas. A native of Wabash, IN, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Fred was a truck driver. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with cremation to follow....
A. Joseph 'Joe' Savoy
Mar 15, 2012
Joe Savoy, 73, of Vidor died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at his residence. A native of Crock Springs, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 26 years, and was a self-employed air conditioning repairman. He served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home...
Dorothy Irene Baker
Mar 12, 2012
Dorothy I. Baker, 79, of Vidor died Monday, March 12, 2012 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Fullerton, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dorothy was the food service manager for Vidor ISD for 20 years and Lufkin ISD for 12 years before retiring. She was a member of the Resurrection Life Church in Vidor. Funeral...
Homer 'Frog' Paul Lognion
Mar 9, 2012
H.P. Lognion, 88, of Vidor died Friday, March 9, 2012 in Vidor. A native of Welsh, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. H.P. retired from AT&T after 32years. He served his country in the US Navy during WW II. H.P. was a member of North Main Church of Christ in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...
Brandon Lee 'Dollinz' Collins
Mar 8, 2012
Brandon L. Collins, 25, of Vidor died Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Vidor. A native of Liberty, TX, he was a short time resident of Vidor. He was a machinist helper for National Oil Well. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial...
Delbert Welch Cotton
Mar 4, 2012
Delbert W. Cotton, 87, of Vidor died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a welder for 32 years with Gulf Oil. Delbert served his country in the United Army during WWII. Delbert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral services will...
Michael Allen Woodard
Mar 3, 2012
Michael A. Woodard, 50, of Vidor died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Houston, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor and a painter with Pro Therm. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial Services were held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at St. Stephens...
Matthew William Young, Sr.
Mar 3, 2012
Matthew W. Young, Sr., 52, of Vidor died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, he was lifelong resident of Vidor, and a self-employed paint contractor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont....
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