Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

Crystal M. McCord, 39 of Lumberton died Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Galveston, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Lumberton in 2013. Crystal is a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She loved doing DIY projects in her free time....

Apr 24, 2021

Arthur L. Parker, 84 of Vidor died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Weldon, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Arthur was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He was a retired Superintendent for Apac of Texas/ Trotti and Thompson. Arthur enjoyed gardening, fishing and driving his...

Apr 21, 2021

Dorothy Marie West, 78, died Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle and was a member of La Belle Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. She worked as a Healthcare Administrator, and was a ministers wife. She loved to sew and make arts and crafts, as well as decorating...

Apr 21, 2021

Robert "Bob" Curtis Watts Sr., 85, of Vidor, died Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 at his home in Orange. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a past Mayor of the city of Vidor and also retired from Goodyear Chemical after working there for 32 years. He loved wood working, camping, visiting with friends, and most importantly spending time...

Apr 20, 2021

Jeff Bass, 68, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was the owner and operator of the Tire Ranch in Vidor and he loved watching Nascar, sitting at his shop and spending time with his friends and family, and just being around people in general. Cremation arrangements...

Apr 18, 2021

Kathy Ellis, 62 of Vidor died Sunday, April 18th, 2021 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Decatur, Alabama, she was a lifetime resident of Vidor. Kathy attended Old Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. She enjoyed fishing, dominoes, and listening to music, but most of all she enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Visitation will begin at...

Apr 18, 2021

Preston Barnhart, 79 of Mauriceville died Sunday, April 18th, 2021 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. Preston was a retired truck driver and he loved to play and sing music. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Apr 17, 2021

Ronnie Joseph Wilkerson was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 3rd, 1949 to Hoy and Annette Wilkerson and left to spend eternity with his Heavenly Father on April 17th, 2021. Ronnie spent most of his 72 years in Vidor, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. He was known by many names, Ronnie Joe, dad, paw paw, pops, bubba, and...

Apr 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Portie, 82, died Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in Shenandoah, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas before moving Tomball, Texas 6 years ago. Barbara attended First Baptist Church of Vidor, TX and was a homemaker who loved to sew, as well as cook and practice crochet. She enjoyed attending antique car clubs and meetings, and planting...

Apr 14, 2021

Velma Anderson, co-founder of Anderson Studio of Photography & former employee of American Real Estate in Beaumont, Texas passed away on April 14, 2021. She was referred to by many as Miss Velma, and was a major contributor in her community through her business and more so, through her genuine caring for people. She was a member of the Church...

Apr 14, 2021

Todd Chesser, 56 of Vidor died Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at his residence. Todd was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Todd enjoyed building model cars and mustangs. He made a list for everything and liked...

Apr 10, 2021

Ronnie Daniel Muckelrath, 81, of Vidor, died Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. He loved his grandchildren and getting to watch them play baseball, traveling in the United States, and spending time with his family. Ronnie will have a viewing Monday, April 12, 2021...

Apr 9, 2021

Roger Dale Delacerda, 71, of Vidor, died Friday, April 9th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He retired as an electrician. In his free time he loved working on old cars, building things, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Visitation for Roger...

Apr 8, 2021

Carroll "Carl" Naquin, 76, of Vidor, died Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He retired from Texas Metal Works after 44 years as a Maintenance Mechanic. When Carl wasn't working he loved sending time with his family, wood working, and playing golf. He will have a memorial service Monday,...

Apr 6, 2021

Clinton Edwin McGriff, 81, of Vidor, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a Bishop at The Church of God in Vidor and retired from Texaco Chemical Company and Huntsman as an Electrical Engineer. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. His service to God, love for his...

Apr 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Parker, 79, of Vidor, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Vidor. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, bird watching, taking care of her animals, quilting, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends. Barbara will have a...

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 3, 2021

Loretta Ann Johnson, 56, of Vidor, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and member of Source of Old Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. She worked as a RN for 30 plus years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with...

Apr 1, 2021

Shelia Renee Gee, 58 of Vidor died Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Derry, Pennsylvania, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Shelia was a homemaker and a LVN. She enjoyed fishing and loved her winnie dogs. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at...

Mar 30, 2021

Sandra K. Ayo, 66 of Hemphill, Texas died Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she grew up in Vidor and moved out to California in the 90's where she had lived up till a couple of years ago. Sandra and Jeff moved to Hemphill and achieved a lifelong dream...