Obituaries
James Archie Butts
Aug 24, 2023
James Archie Butts, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at the age of 86. He took his last breath at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and generosity.
Born in Houston, Texas, James was the cherished child of Clyde and Mabel Butts. He grew up with a profound...
Mary Helen Vickers
Aug 23, 2023
Mary Helen Egan Vickers was born in Denton TX on September 11, 1936 to Joe Egan and Lola Mae Rankin Egan making Mary Helen a descendant of Revolutionary war hero and early Texas settler, Lt. Robert Ranking. Mary Helen’s mother Lola Mae died the following year of sepsis, leaving Joe with an infant child. As a widower, Joe was unable...
Lavoy Wilkerson Iii
Aug 19, 2023
Lavoy Wilkerson III, 52, of Vidor, passed away on August 19th, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and had attended Turning Point Church, finding solace and strength in his faith. Lavoy dedicated over 30 years to his role as an industrial painter supervisor at Partners Industrial, formerly Brock. His work ethic, expertise,...
Glenn Boyd West
Aug 18, 2023
Glenn Boyd West, aged 66, passed away peacefully at his residence in Vidor on Friday, August 18th, 2023. He had been a cherished and active member of the Vidor community for many years.
Glenn's roots were deeply intertwined with Vidor, where he spent a significant portion of his life. He held the position of Warehouse Manager for Thermacon before retiring, and...
Madison Richelle Martin
Aug 17, 2023
Madison Richelle Martin 22 of Humble, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her residence. Madison's journey began in Austin, Texas, where she was born and raised for the first eight years of her life. Then leaving behind cherished friends and memories, she moved with her family to Vidor, Tx to be closer to relatives. She explored life...
Dwayne Acree
Aug 17, 2023
Dwayne "Wayne" Warren Acree, 57, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 17th, 2023. He had been a longtime resident of Mauriceville, cherished by his community and loved ones. Dwayne's roots were in Gelena, TX, where he was raised and nurtured. He made his mark as a skilled boilermaker before retiring, and his talents also extended to being a...
Shelly Marie Byerly
Aug 15, 2023
Shelly Marie Byerly, 53, of Vidor, died on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Her passion was her children and grandson Espn. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor and the family will have a memorial service...
Patricia Molanders
Aug 14, 2023
Patricia Alice Molanders, known by all who loved her as Pat, passed away Monday August 14, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas with her loving family having always been by her side after a long battle with chronic health issues. She is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord with loved ones who have gone before her.
Pat was born...
Roger Roggenkamp
Aug 13, 2023
Roger Dale Roggenkamp Sr., 72, of Vidor, died Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor who loved fishing and watching his Dallas Cowboys. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his 2 sons: Roger Dale Roggenkamp Jr. and Taylor Ray Roggenkamp, brothers David...
Harriet Beth Cary
Aug 12, 2023
Harriet Beth Cary, 82, a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas, died August 12th, 2023, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was a devoted member of St. Helens Catholic Church in Orangefield and found joy in her faith and community.
Harriet had a passion for sewing and cooking, which she lovingly shared with her family. Her family meant everything to...
Rosella Ruth Davis
Aug 10, 2023
Rosella Ruth Davis, 94, of Vidor died Thursday, August 10th, 2023 at her residence. She was a longtime resident of Sandia, Texas before moving to Vidor. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Rosella is survived by her sons Alvin Nelson and James Mitchell, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grand children, and great great grandchildren....
Rex Rodney Oates Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
Rex "Rodney" Oates Sr., 84, of Vidor, died Sunday, August 6th, 2023, at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in the Methodist faith, finding comfort in his beliefs throughout his life. Rodney graduated from Springhill High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts at Louisiana Tech University. Rex owned T & R...
Norma Lee Blankenship
Aug 3, 2023
Norma Lee Holbrook Blankenship left this world and has gone to spend eternity with her Creator, Jesus Christ. Norma was born November 12, 1950 in San Marcos, Texas to Norman Lee Holbrook and Mary Helen Abernathy Holbrook. Her hometown was in Nederland, Texas, but made her home in Vidor, Texas in 1979. Norma was a retired secretary from the Texas...
Carol Ann Gates
Aug 2, 2023
Carol Ann Gates, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was a devoted resident of Vidor throughout her life. Carol was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Vidor, where she found great joy in participating in bible study with her church group. She was...
Velma Lee Turner
Aug 2, 2023
Velma Lee Turner, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born in Orange, TX, she was a beloved and longtime resident of Vidor. Velma was a driven and entrepreneurial spirit, having been the owner/operator of Yellow Rose Escort Service. In addition to her business endeavors, she embraced the digital age and became a...
Barbara Ilene Baker
Aug 2, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara (Dotson) Baker of Vidor, Texas. Barbara passed at the age of 72 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas on August 2, 2023. Barbara passed away surrounded by her loving husband of 51 years following a lengthy battle with illness. A Celebration of Life and Fellowship with friends and loved ones will...
Lincoln Ceron
Aug 1, 2023
Lincoln Ceron born to parents Jose Ceron and Allison Braneff Ceron on July 29th, 2023 died August 1st, 2023 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Lincoln is survived by his parents, his brother Luka Ceron, his grandparents Billy Braneff, of Vidor, TX, Pam Braneff and Jerry Leonard, and...
Marlin Eugene King Jr
Jul 30, 2023
Marlin Eugene King Jr., aged 75, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence in Vidor. He was a beloved figure in his community, known for his friendly nature and involvement in various activities. Born in Houston, TX, Marlin spent most of his life as a resident of Mauriceville and Vidor. Throughout his life, Marlin had several passions...
Rose Ann Dean
Jul 28, 2023
Rose Ann Dean, born on May 1, 1935, in Silsbee, TX. She passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at High Hope Nursing Home in Brenham, TX. Rose was a longtime resident of Vidor, TX before moving to Brenham. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vidor during the time she lived in Vidor.
She loved fishing with...
Richard "Dick" Johns
Jul 28, 2023
Richard “Dick” Johns, 88, of Vidor, Texas passed away at his home on Friday, July 28. The son of Riley “Railroad” and Nellie (nee Coleman) Johns, he was born on July 21, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he was raised.
Dick enlisted into the United States Coast Guard and was trained as an electrician. The Coast Guard held many adventures...
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