Obituaries

Sep 13, 2020

Franklin Carter Shelton, 70 of Vidor died Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. Franklin served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of VFW post # 8246. He was retired and enjoyed playing pool and woodworking. Funeral services will be...

Sep 12, 2020

Nellie Ruth Travis's journey of life came to a close on September 12, 2020. Nellie was born November 7, 1931. She graduated from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Bobby Joe Travis. They were married for 59 years. Nellie was known as his "LiL Flower". Nellie was a very active citizen in...

Sep 10, 2020

Elva F. Smith, 67 of Vidor died Thursday, September 10th, 2020 at her residence. A native of Cameron, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Elva was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed being outdoors doing things like planting and fishing. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Memorial Funeral...

Sep 9, 2020

Henry Joe Morgan Jr., 55 of Vidor died Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was very proud of being a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing. Henry is survived by his wife of 22 years Shawna Morgan of Vidor,...

Sep 7, 2020

Steven Wayne Anthony, 71, of Vidor, Tx died Monday September 7th, 2020 in Witchta Falls, Tx. He was a longtime resident of Vidor, and loved hunting, fishing, and his family. There will be a graveside service Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at 11:00 am at Del Rose Cemetery In Vidor. Steven is survived by his daughters Ileeta Keith of Vidor, Tx...

Sep 6, 2020

Vicky N. Watson, 82 of Vidor died Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at Harbor Hos[ice House in Beaumont. A native of Phoenix, AZ, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Vicky was a home maker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a very crafty person and enjoyed painting. Vicky was a devout Christian. Visitation will begin...

Sep 3, 2020

Charles L. Beard, 80 of Houston died Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Houston and was a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Houston. Charles was self employed, he made educational software. He love playing his guitar and singing. He taught in Vidor ISD in the early 1960's and was...

Aug 30, 2020

Joann Boyd, 65 of Vidor died Sunday, August 30th, 2020 in Orange. A native of Jackson, SC, she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. Joann was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and she loved flowers. Visitation will begin 6:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...

Aug 30, 2020

Russ Harding Jr., 63, of Vidor, died at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital on August 30, 2020. He was a resident of Vidor for 5 years and attended St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont. He served his country in the US Air Force during Iraqi Freedom and retired after 23 years of service. Earl worked with the National Weather Service from...

Aug 29, 2020

Eunice Elaine Stratton, 71 of Orange, TX, died Saturday, August 29th, 2020 in Dallas. She is a native and lifelong resident of Vidor, TX, where she raised her family while working as a LVN. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and spending time with her family. She is survived...

Aug 29, 2020

Robert E. Peacock, 83 of Vidor died Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Crockett, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army and was a clerk for Southern Pacific Railroad. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm Monday, September 7, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home...

Aug 25, 2020

Bill Simpson, 94 of Vidor died Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland. A native of Baytown, TX, he was a long time resident of Vidor. Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Corps during the occupation of Germany after WWII. Bill retired from Gulf...

Aug 25, 2020

Connie M. Davis, 66 of Vidor died Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at her residence. Connie was a longtime resident of Vidor and Orange. She was a member of North End Baptist Church in Beaumont and was a homemaker. Connie was very active in her church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am...

Aug 24, 2020

Mike J. Barnes, 66 of Vidor died Monday, August 24th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Mike was an auto mechanic with Gun Streams Tire and Lube in Vidor. He enjoyed fishing, race car building, hot rods and drag racing. Mike was an avid NASCAR fan. Visitation will begin at...

Aug 24, 2020

Jim “Hat” Watkins September 9, 1937 – August 24, 2020 James E. Watkins stepped into heaven on August 24, 2020, two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. Jim was born on September 9, 1937, in Welsh, LA and was the 2nd eldest son of Bill and Bessie Mae Watkins. The family moved to Beaumont when he was a child and...

Aug 22, 2020

Faye Willis, 90 of Vidor died Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 at her residence. A native of Springhill, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Faye was a custodian for Pine Forest Elementary School were she retired after 20+ years. She enjoyed fishing and quilting, but she loved to play dice games and cook. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Monday,...

Aug 19, 2020

Aug 16, 2020

Vernon D. Smith, 68 of Vidor died Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Native of Newton, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Vernon was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Vidor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant. Vernon enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his...

Aug 15, 2020

Gerri M. Adams, 76 of Vidor died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Morgantown, KY, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Gerri was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 10:00...

Aug 13, 2020

Scott B. Smith, 63 of Bridge City died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he was a longtime resident of Bridge City. Scott was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City and worked at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor as a Funeral Director. He served his...