Obituaries
Ruby Ochoa
Jan 7, 2020
Ruby Ochoa, 92 of Vidor died Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Ruby was a member Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She was active in her church and was a member of the Altar Society and taught CCD classes....
Charlotte Dean Basar
Jan 7, 2020
Charlotte D. Basar, 71 of Vidor died Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Charlotte was a member of Caney Creek Open Door Church and Central Baptist Church both in Vidor. She was owner of Mayabb Day Care Home and loved to...
Randall Castie, Jr
Jan 6, 2020
Randall Castie, Jr, 45, of Vidor, TX died Monday, January 6th, 2020. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked in construction as a floor installer. Randall played the drums and guitar and loved all types of music but he especially liked to spend time with his family. He is survived by his parents; Randall...
Geraldine Gallier
Jan 6, 2020
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Gallier of Vidor, Texas went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2020. Gerry was born in Burkeville, Texas to parents Dewey B. Erwin and Faye Miller Erwin. After graduating from Burkeville High School, she moved to Beaumont where she found employment with the Sun Oil Company as an administrative assistant. She was a faithful...
John Sterling Hayden
Jan 3, 2020
John Sterling Hayden, 63, of Vidor, TX died Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at his residence. A native of Cleveland, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed going fishing and loved his family. John is survived by his former wife; Julie Hayden, 1 stepson; John Lang, 1 stepdaughter; Joan Lang,...
Thelma Lee Cotton
Jan 2, 2020
Thelma Lee Cotton July 16th, 1927 to January 2nd, 2020 Thelma Lee Cotton was born Thelma Lee Rector a few miles outside of Douglass, Texas in a log house with a dog trot. She was the second of 4 children to Joe Rector and Cora Lee Ainsworth Rector. As a young girl she did the cooking and took care of...
Melba "Bug" Braneff
Jan 1, 2020
Melba "Bug" Braneff, 88, of Huntsville, TX died Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital. A native of Camden, TX and former resident of Vidor she enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and dominoes with her friends. Bug was a former member and President of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion in Livingston, TX. She loved spending time with her family...
Charlotte Ann Kirkland
Dec 25, 2019
Charlotte Ann Kirkland, 68 of Vidor died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Vidor. A native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Charlotte attended Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor and worked as a cashier for Wood's Supemarket for years. She enjoyed sewing and all kinds of crafts. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2019 at Memorial Funeral...
Kester James Alexander
Dec 24, 2019
Kester James Alexander, 50, died Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Lufkin, TX he was a recent resident of Vidor. Kester worked as a truck driver and also in construction. He enjoyed going to the lake and being outdoors with his daughters but he especially loved spending time with his family and...
Rosa Beth Harmon
Dec 24, 2019
Beth Harmon, 85 of Vidor died Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at Larks Spur Nursing Home in Lufkin, TX. A native of Huntington, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Lufkin, Texas two months ago. Beth was a homemaker and a ribbon winning quilter. She was a good cook and devoted to her husband. Graveside services will...
Mary Sue Heidleberg
Dec 23, 2019
Sue Heidleberg, 75 of Vidor died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Pitkin, Louisiana, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Sue loved her puppies and colorful things. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor and burial will take place Friday, December 27,...
Vera Mae Johnson
Dec 21, 2019
Vera Mae Johnson, 88, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Cravens, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. Vera enjoyed sewing, quilting, and reading western novels. She was known to have a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time...
Colby Lane Cooper
Dec 20, 2019
Colby L. Cooper, 21 of Vidor died Friday, December 20th, 2019 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a Lifelong resident of Vidor. Colby was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and was a Crane Operator Apprentice with Deep South in Beaumont for the past one and half years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also...
Jodie Inez Shockome
Dec 17, 2019
Inez Shockome, 73, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Sulphur Springs, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed sewing, doing arts and crafts and making Christmas ornaments. She also enjoyed making things for her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Visitation will be Thursday, December 19,...
Frank "Cliff" Carter, Sr
Dec 16, 2019
Frank "Cliff" Carter Sr., 72, of Vidor, TX died Monday, December 16th, 2019 Focused Care Nursing Home in Orange. A native of Beaumont he served his country in the U.S. Army. Frank worked as a supervisor for Southwestern Bell and was the owner of Carter Racing Enterprises. After retiring he was the owner of Jaco Sales and Rental and enjoyed...
Larry Darren Hyde Sr.
Dec 13, 2019
Larry Darren Hyde, 49 of Vidor died Friday, December 13, 2019 in Orangefield, TX. A native of Port Arthur, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Larry was a pipe fitter with Turner Ind. in Lake Charles, LA and was a member of Serenity Oak Ministries in Vidor. He graduated from Port Neches/Groves High School in 1989. He enjoyed...
Michael Eugene Pues
Dec 12, 2019
Michael Eugene Pues 64 of Arlington, TX, passed away December 12, 2019 at Community of Texas James L. West facility in Fort Worth. Michael was a craftsman and specialized in masonry for over 40 years. He loved life and had a keen sense of humor, know for his quick-wit, playfulness, pranks. His gregarious personality always kept a circle of friend...
Michael Pues
Dec 12, 2019
Michael Eugene Pues 64 of Arlington, TX, passed away December 12, 2019 at Community of Texas James L. West facility in Fort Worth. Michael was a craftsman and specialized in masonry for over 40 years. He loved life and had a keen sense of humor, know for his quick-wit, playfulness, pranks. His gregarious personality always kept a circle of friend...
Billy Frank "Cowboy" Lemare
Dec 11, 2019
Billy F. LeMare, 84 of Vidor died Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Billy retired from Bethlehem Steel as a truck driver. He enjoyed flea marketing all around. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral...
Eddie Diane Tharp-Holseth
Dec 10, 2019
Eddie Diane Tharp-Holseth, of Magnolia, TX died Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 in San Antonio, TX. A native of Shreveport, LA she was a longtime resident of Magnolia and former resident of Vidor. She was a 1966 graduate of Vidor High School and a lifeguard at the Arnold swimming pool. She loved dancing, reading mystery novels, watching John Wayne movies, working...
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