Obituaries
Ronald "Chief" Bolen
May 22, 2021
Ronald "Chief" Bolen, 85, of Lavon, TX, died Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at his home. He has been a resident of Lavon for the past 15 years. He retired as a chief from the U.S. Navy. He loved reading westerns especially ones written by Louis L'Amour, also enjoyed playing solitaire, fishing, and spending time with his family. Visitation for Ronald...
Albert Harold Emfinger Sr.
May 21, 2021
Albert Harold Emfinger Sr., 97, of Vidor, died Friday, May 21st, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. He retired from Union Oil after 40 years with them. He served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. In his free time he loved gardening, hunting,...
Betty Maxine Gall
May 20, 2021
Betty Maxine Gall, 89, of Vidor, died Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She Retired after 25 years working with Baptist Hospital as a nurse and was a charter member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor. She loved collecting antiques, singing and playing piano, gardening, and witnessing to people any chance...
Oscar Whatley Jr.
May 18, 2021
Oscar James Whatley Jr., 75, of Vidor, died Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He loved watching westerns especially John Wayne movies, collecting things, telling stories, and spending time with his family. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor and will have a memorial service Saturday, June 5, 2021...
Don Milton Gann
May 18, 2021
Don Milton Gann, 71, of Vidor, died May 18, 2021 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and loved spending time with his family. The family will have a private graveside service at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. He is survived by his daughter Shonda and husband Mikal Weaver of Nederland, TX, sister...
Maxine Croom
May 15, 2021
Maxine Croom, 90 of Vidor died Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at Pelican Bay in Beaumont. A native of Oakdale, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Maxine was a member of United Methodist Church and was a retired bus driver for VISD. She enjoyed bowling and dancing. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and the funeral at 2:00 pm...
Mary Robin
May 13, 2021
Mary Ann Robin, 77, died Thursday May 13th, 2021 at her home. Mary was a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas who attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. She was a lifelong collector of many interesting objects as well as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She took great joy in helping other people in her life as...
Wyona Lee Moore
May 11, 2021
Wyona Lee Moore, 72, died Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at her residence. Wyona was a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas where she was known as The Cake Lady, She retired from VISD as a bus driver and was a Nurse at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She loved horses and was a member of VFW Post 2775 Auxiliary. Funeral...
Lori Ann Lyons
May 11, 2021
Lori A. Lyons, 56 of Vidor died Monday, May 11th, 2021 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, she was raised in Evadale before becoming a longtime resident of Vidor. Lori was a lab tech with Goodyear Chemical in Beaumont. She was a funny, kindhearted person that loved all animals. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Thursday, May 13, 2021...
Annie Maurine Cathey
May 10, 2021
Maurine Cathey, 92 of Vidor died Monday, May 10th, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Maurine was a member of Vidor Church of Christ and retired from Beaumont Neurological Hospital as an Registered Nurse. Maurine enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were...
Mildred "Millie" Elana Mcfarland
May 10, 2021
Millie McFarland, 48 of Vidor died Monday, May 10th, 2021 at her residence. A native of Houston, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Millie was the Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for VISD. She enjoyed hunting and hunting shark teeth at the beach, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will begin at...
James "Red" Leo Brown
May 9, 2021
James "Red" Leo Brown, 80 of Mauriceville, TX died Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at his residence. A native of Clarks, LA, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, TX. James is a member of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville and was a retired industrial mechanic with Goodyear Chemical in Beaumont. James served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves ....
Rayford Earl Quave
May 7, 2021
Rayford Earl Quave, 81, of Vidor, died Friday, May 7th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor for 51 years and member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. He retired after working for General Electric for 20 years. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling in their RV, playing cards and dominoes, and especially loved spending time...
Patrick Wayne Gillespie
May 5, 2021
Patrick Wayne Gillespie, 45, of Vidor, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home. He attended Faith Assembly of God Church and worked for UPS. In his free time he loved fishing and camping. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor and the family will have a memorial service Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Faith Assembly of...
Terra Jean Southard
May 3, 2021
Terra Jean Southard, 38 of Nederland died Monday, May 3, 2021 at HCA Houston Health Care Medical Center in Houston, TX. A native of Galveston, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Nederland 6 months ago. Terra worked as a Home Care Giver. She enjoyed music, dancing and singing. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday,...
Robert "Bob" Michael Trudnak
Apr 29, 2021
Bob M. Trudnak, 71 of Vidor died Thursday, April 29th, 2021 at his residence. A native of Monroe, LA, he was a longtime resident of Bossier City, LA, before moving to Vidor a couple of months ago. Bob spent most of his working life as a Project Engineer in the plants. He also was a Real Estate Broker in Bossier...
Mable Frances Foster
Apr 28, 2021
Mable F. Foster, 89, of Vidor, died Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at Lucas Place in Beaumont. A native of Nacogdoches, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor and Beaumont. Mable was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont and was a homemaker. She loved her family and dogs. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of...
Peggy Ann Trumble Quinn
Apr 27, 2021
Peggy A. Quinn, 89, of Vidor died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. A native of Baytown, TX, she was a long-time resident of Vidor. Peggy was a member of Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor. She was active in the ministries of the church, including Vacation Bible School Director, Sunday School teacher, Missions Offering coordinator, and...
Archie Milt French
Apr 26, 2021
Archie M. French, 80 of Vidor died Monday, April 26th, 2021 at his residence. A native of Huron, South Dakota, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Archie retired from Bethlehem Steel and worked for Bruce Brother Dredging for 5 years . He enjoyed working of automobiles, gardening and was a family man. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral...
Tommy Parrott
Apr 26, 2021
Tommy Joe Parrott of Vidor, Texas passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the age of 74. Tommy died peacefully with his beloved wife Leah by his side. Tommy Joe was born in Beaumont on January 22, 1947, to father Thomas Edward Parrott and mother Pearl Leona DeShazo. Tommy enlisted in the Navy but was honorably discharged due to...
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