Obituaries
Ethan Wayne Woods
Dec 9, 2019
Ethan W. Woods, 22 of Lumberton, TX died Monday, December 9th, 2019 in Lumberton. A native of Nederland, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor before moving to Lumberton 1 years ago. Ethan love muddying in any kind of 4x4. Ethan was a character and enjoyed fishing. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial...
William "Billy" Albert Drake Sr.
Dec 9, 2019
Billy A. Drake, 81 of Mauriceville, TX died Monday, December 9th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Gist, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, TX. Billy served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a carpenter. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Local Union #196. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm...
Frances Jane Deculus
Dec 7, 2019
Frances Jane DeCulus, 79, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at her residence in Beaumont. A native of Davis Hills, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed going to garage sales with her grandchildren, cooking, playing Yatzee, dominoes and going perch fishing. Visitation will be Friday, December 13, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial...
Vera Irene Broussard-Brown
Dec 3, 2019
Vera Irene Broussard-Brown, 97, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. A native of High Island, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor. Vera enjoyed reading books and Facebook, sewing and painting. She also loved going on trail rides with her family....
Edna Knapp
Dec 3, 2019
Edna Knapp, 98, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. A native of Annacoco, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Edna enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting and playing 42 but she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, December 6,...
Dianne Nevils
Dec 2, 2019
Dianne Nevils, 82, of Vidor, TX died Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Beaumont, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor and longtime member of the Church of Christ. Dianne worked for many years as a secretary at Mobil Chemical and enjoyed playing the piano, shopping and traveling. Visitation will be Wednesday, December...
Jeanette Crawford
Dec 1, 2019
Jeanette Crawford, 79 of Vidor died Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at her residence. A native of Singer, LA, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Jeanette enjoyed and sang gospel music. She also loved her to two dogs Jake and Pepper. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later...
William "Papaw" Clyde Watkins Jr
Nov 30, 2019
Bill Watkins, 95 of Vidor died Saturday, November 30th, 2019 in Friendswood, TX. A native of Roganville, TX, he was a longtime Vidor resident. Bill retired as a PBX repairman with AT&T after 42 years. He served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines. Bill was a family man and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Visitation will begin at 6:00...
Brenda Gayle Blount
Nov 29, 2019
Brenda Blount, 70, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Beaumont who loved cooking. She always gave 1000% in everything she did. Brenda was known to be a very kind and loving person to everyone and never met a stranger. She is survived by her loving husband; Robert Blount, 3 sons; Bennie Huckabay...
Patsy Ruth Moreland
Nov 29, 2019
Pat R. Moreland, 91 of Vidor, Texas died Friday, November 29th, 2019 at Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Giddings. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Giddings several years ago. Pat was a Charter member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She worked for Vidor State Bank...
Tommy Jones
Nov 28, 2019
Tommy G. Jones, 72, of Vidor, TX died November 28th, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Jasper, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked in contruction as a carpenter for 30 years. Tommy was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Lloyd Harvey Hemmingway
Nov 26, 2019
Lloyd H. Hemmingway, 75 of Vidor died Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Mojave, CA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Lloyd was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor and enjoyed fishing and target shooting. He was a member of the NRA. Lloyd served his country in the U.S. Air Force for...
Paula Pryne
Nov 24, 2019
Paula Maude (Monroe) Pryne, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born June 25, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to Webb P. Monroe and Elinor (Mayo) Monroe. She was a long-time resident of Vidor, Texas and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. She lived the last three years in Galloway, New Jersey. She married Ralph “Buck”...
Bessie Herrin-Linscomb
Nov 22, 2019
Bessie Herrin-Linscomb, 94, another one from the greatest generation passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Wolf Den, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed reading, gardening, working crossword puzzles, cooking and going to garage sales but she especially loved keeping her grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday,...
Richard Lee Longbottom
Nov 18, 2019
Richard L. Longbottom, 87 of Vidor died Monday, November 18th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Ft. Worth, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Richard was a member of St Stephen's Episcopal Church in Beaumont, TX. He was a retired teacher from VISD and taught in Wyoming before coming to Texas. Richard was also a insurance agent....
Baylee Rae Mansfield
Nov 18, 2019
Baylee Rae Mansfield, infant daughter of Ethan and Danielle Mansfield died Monday, November 18th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Funeral service will be Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Interment will follow at Mansfield Cemetery. Baylee is survived by her parents; Ethan and Danielle Mansfield of Vidor, grandparents; Kevin...
Luther Jerry Stanley
Nov 17, 2019
Jerry Stanley, 77 of Vidor died Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Gilmer, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. When Jerry was younger his family owned a lumber mill where he co owned Land R Lot Clearing and Tree Removal with his father. In the late 1950's Jerry moved to California and learned cabinetry...
Dustin C. Brister
Nov 15, 2019
Dustin C. Brister, 38 of Vidor died Friday, November 15th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Louisiana, he was a longtime Vidor resident. Dustin was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton and was in construction. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan, but he loved attending church. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home...
James Doyle Maines
Nov 13, 2019
James D. Maines, 84 of Vidor died Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 in Vidor. A native of Florien, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. James was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. He retired from Gulf States Utility after 37ish years as a foreman. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, November 15, 2019 at Memorial...
Andy Thomas Brisendine Ii
Nov 9, 2019
Andy T. Brisendine, 38 of Lumberton died Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lumberton. Andy was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. He enjoyed working out and spending time with family and friends, he especially loved Bentley his dog. Visitation will...
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