Obituaries
Harold Roy Whitmire
Jul 6, 2024
Harold "Roy" Whitmire, 58, of Vidor, Texas, died peaceful in his sleep at home on 07/06/2024.
He was born in Winnie, Texas on September 4, 1965, to William Allen "Buck" Whitmire and Gloria M Marin. Roy attended Vidor High School and graduated in 1984 before joining the US Navy as a Dental Technician and served at Kings Bay Base in Georgia,...
William "Bill" Rodney Smith Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
William "Bill" Rodney Smith, Jr., 70, of Vidor, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. A native of Huntsville, TX, Bill was raised in Bevil Oaks, attending Beaumont High School before becoming a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. For the past 32 years, he made Vidor his home. Bill was a member...
Billy Stone Perkins
Jul 3, 2024
Billy Stone Perkins, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1929, in Millsap, Texas to Robert G. Perkins and Lantee Debusk Perkins. He spent his childhood in and around Mineral Wells, Texas. He graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1947 and then attended Weatherford College....
Robert Leon Stockwell
Jul 1, 2024
Robert Leon Stockwell, 71, lifelong resident of Vidor, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. He was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Robert was born on July 4, 1952, to Jack Sr. and Janet Stockwell in Baton Rouge, LA, where he attended school until the sixth grade. The family then moved to Vidor,...
Leslie "Les" Belmont Williams
Jun 30, 2024
Leslie "Les" Belmont Williams, 74, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at his residence. Les was a cherished longtime resident of Vidor, where he spent over two decades working as a jeweler at Charles Nacols Jewelry Company. He was also a talented watercolor painter, creating beautiful art that reflected his gentle spirit. Les is survived by his...
Glenn Alvin Johnson Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Glenn Alvin Johnson Sr., 73, of Buna, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Silsbee, Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Glenn relocated to Buna four years ago, where he continued to leave a significant mark on his community. Glenn proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he pursued a...
Lynda Lea Parker
Jun 30, 2024
Lynda Lea Parker, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. A longtime resident of Vidor, Lynda was a dedicated member of Maplecrest Baptist Church. She had a deep passion for genealogy and was actively involved as the registrar of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Additionally, she...
Jo Ellen Oldbury
Jun 29, 2024
Jo Ellen Oldbury, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. A longtime resident of Mauriceville, Jo Ellen was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Mauriceville. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and had a fondness for Sonic diet cokes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert Oldbury of...
Justin Trey Bishop
Jun 24, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Justin Trey Bishop, affectionately known as Trey, on Monday, June 24th, 2024, at Baptists Hospitals of Southeast Texas. Trey was a lifelong resident of Vidor, TX.
Trey was a self-employed carpenter who had a passion for skateboarding, collecting shoes, and playing video games. He cherished spending time with his family,...
Melba Doris Adams
Jun 21, 2024
Melba "Doris" Adams, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in San Augustine, Texas, Doris was a cherished member of the Vidor community for many years. She was a devoted member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church and spent her career as a dedicated cafeteria worker for Vidor ISD until her retirement.
Doris was...
Regina Diane Ware
Jun 19, 2024
Regina Diane Ware, 48, of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Galveston, TX, Regina was a long-time resident of Vidor, where she became a beloved member of her community.
Regina had a passion for drawing, which allowed her to express her creativity and share her unique perspective with others....
Gary Ray Ragan
Jun 18, 2024
Gary Ray Ragan, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully next to the love of his life on June 18, 2024.
He was born in Liberty, TX to Henry William (Sonny) and Bertie Mae Ragan on June 28th 1957. He spent his youngest years in Devers, TX and later graduated High School in 1976 from Groveton, TX....
Jimmie "Jim" Don Haley
Jun 17, 2024
Jimmie "Jim" Don Haley, 76, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Mexia, Texas, Jim was a longtime resident of Vidor, where he was a cherished member of the community.
Jim was a dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church and lived a life of faith and service. He proudly served...
Carl Cecil Coon
Jun 17, 2024
Carl Cecil Coon Jr., 73, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Port Arthur, TX, Cecil was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle, where he left a lasting impact on his community through his work and passions. Cecil was a skilled brick mason and the proud owner...
David "Dave" Alan Mohr
Jun 16, 2024
David "Dave" Alan Mohr, 74, of Port Neches, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 16, 2024. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dave was a long-time resident of Port Neches and a cherished member of the community.
Dave pursued his education with dedication, earning a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University College of Engineering and a Master's degree from the...
James Louis Falls Jr.
Jun 16, 2024
James "Jay" Louis Falls Jr., 64, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2024, at Collier Park in Beaumont. Jay was a beloved longtime resident of Vidor and a cherished member of the community.
Jay dedicated many years of his life to his career at the papermill in Evadale before enjoying his retirement. One of his greatest passions was riding...
Irene Goeddertz
Jun 14, 2024
Irene Scherry Goeddertz, 83, longtime resident of Vidor passed away peacefully at Tiffin House in Georgetown, June 14, 2024.
She was born in Port Arthur, TX July 19, 1940, to the late Mary and George Miguez. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Scherry Sr. and her second husband Roy Goeddertz Sr.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Terry and...
Robert Ray Rollans
Jun 14, 2024
Robert Ray Rollans, 70, of Orange, passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2024, at his home.
Robert was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked as a dedicated pipefitter with Local Union 195. He had a deep passion for racing, with dirt track racing being his greatest love. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and was known as...
Arthur Lee Landry
Jun 12, 2024
Arthur "Art" Lee Landry, 76, of Vidor, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. A native of Lake Charles, LA, Art had been a beloved resident of Vidor for many years. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. Art dedicated 40 years of his career to the Union Pacific Railroad,...
Susan Marie Brown
Jun 11, 2024
Susan Marie Astor Brown, 53, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Susan was a cherished member of the Vidor community for many years. A devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, Susan's faith was a cornerstone of her life. She found fulfillment...
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