Obituaries
Grady Louis Sparks Jr.
May 8, 2024
Grady Louis Sparks Jr., a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont at the age of 69. He had resided in Vidor for many years and was a dedicated member of Mauriceville All Gospel Church. Grady was known for his sincere faith and dedication to the...
Carol Ann January
May 7, 2024
Carol Ann January, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on May 7th, 2024 in Vidor Texas.
Carol was born on November 4, 1941, to parents Adrian and Lena Neuman.
Carol is survived by her sister Nancy Hart and her husband Kenneth, sister Marilyn Neuman, brother Kenneth Lane Neuman, sister in law Norma Neuman, and her daughters Kellie Self and husband Jim, Alida...
Lori Ann Odom
May 7, 2024
Lori Ann Odom, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at her residence in Vidor. Born in Beaumont, TX, Lori was a devoted resident of Vidor throughout her life. She dedicated her career to the management of restaurants. Beyond her professional endeavors, Lori was a cherished member of the Red Hat Society, finding joy and camaraderie within the group....
Terry Dean Humberson
May 6, 2024
Terry Dean Humberson, a skilled painter and lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. He was 66 years old. Born and raised in Vidor, Terry dedicated his life to his craft as a self-employed painter. His talent graced many homes and businesses throughout the community, leaving behind...
Michelle "Shelley" Buford
May 4, 2024
Michelle "Shelley" Buford, 62, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor but had been residing in Evadale for the past two years.Shelley cherished her beloved dog Maggie and found immense joy in the simple moments spent with her furry companion. She had a heart of gold, always...
Ewell Shelley
May 2, 2024
Ewell Prentice Grant Shelley, 82, a cherished resident of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas. Born and raised in Frankfort, Indiana he later relocated to Vidor where he was a longtime member of the community.
Ewell proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corps, demonstrating his dedication and commitment...
Clayton Whayne Maxwell
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Clayton Whayne Maxwell, age 54, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Jackson Hospital. Mr. Maxwell was born on February 28, 1970, to Darrell Whayne Maxwell and Rebecca Brown Maxwell in Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Brown Maxwell. Clayton worked as an Engineer in Hotel Maintenance in the...
Robert Allen Dewhurst
Apr 29, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Dewhurst, 51, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29th, 2024, at his residence. Born and raised in Michigan, Robert eventually settled in Vidor in 2016 after relocating from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.During his time in Vidor, Robert was known for his dedication as a Sales Associate at Home Depot Orange for four years. Outside of work, he...
Fred Allen Davis
Apr 28, 2024
Fred Allen Davis, Sr., age 74 passed away Sunday April 28, 2024. peacefully at his Texas home. Allen was born February 17,1950 in Beaumont, Texas to Buck and Lenora Davis. He was a 1968 graduate of Vidor High School and then attended the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program. He was a sheet metal worker for 20 years and then started a...
Duncan George Peter Bowell, M.D.
Apr 27, 2024
Dr. Duncan George Peter Bowell was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born to Fredrick Bowell and Jean Stirrett on July 22, 1943, in Thunder Bay, Ontario (formerly known as Port Arthur, Ontario).
Duncan is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maria Bowell, his...
Gary Lynn Porter
Apr 24, 2024
Gary Lynn Porter, 65, a beloved resident of Vidor, died on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at his home. Known for his dedication to his community and his love for truck driving, Gary leaves behind a legacy of compassion and service.
As a longtime resident of Vidor, Gary made a lasting impact through his volunteer work at the Christian Care Center, where...
Thomas Andrew Foley
Apr 22, 2024
Thomas (Tommy) Andrew Foley, Vidor, Texas passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1979 to Gloria Anne Melton Foley (who passed much too soon) and Leo Eugene Foley in Beaumont, Texas.
Tommy grew up in Hampshire-Fannett and spent his summers in Onalaska, TX on Lake Livingston with his MeeMaw Jean and PawPaw George. He...
Gregory Otis Staten
Apr 20, 2024
Greg Otis Staten, 79, longtime resident of Vidor, TX, passed away on April 20, 2024 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. He had retired after more than 30 years with the Northstar Steel Mill (Cargill) where he worked as a supervisor. Greg found joy in camping, fishing, and traveling the United States. He also enjoyed spending precious time with...
Clinton Joseph Findley
Apr 20, 2024
Clinton Joseph Findley, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. He was a beloved member of the Vidor community, having resided there for many years.
Clinton was a devout member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, where he found solace and community. Professionally, he was the proud owner...
Vickie Dianne Sellers
Apr 19, 2024
Vickie Dianne (Fowler) Sellers, 64, passed away on April 19, 2024 in Webster, TX. Vickie was born, November 20, 1959 to Miriam Amandy (Powell) Fowler and John Thomas Fowler. Vickie spent her childhood in Beaumont, TX graduating from French High School in South Beaumont in 1978. She worked in the healthcare field and resided in Beaumont, TX until moving to...
Wanda Sue Sanders
Apr 19, 2024
Wanda Sue Sanders, 78, a lifelong resident of Vidor, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was deeply loved by her family and community.
Wanda was an active member of Vidor Church of Christ, where her faith was an integral part of her life. As a dedicated homemaker, she found joy in caring...
Randy Lee Wheeler
Apr 19, 2024
Randy Wheeler, 69, a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab in Vidor. Randy was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devout member of Vidor Methodist Church, where his musical talents graced the congregation for years. His passion for playing piano and organ brought joy to many, especially...
Brenda Brister
Apr 16, 2024
Brenda Gail Brister, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend entered into heavenly rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born to John F. Taylor, Sr. and Dorothy Heider Taylor on October 29, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas. She was a graduate of French High School.
Brenda married Rodger Brister in 1963. They would have celebrated their 61st...
Anne Mae Goza
Apr 15, 2024
Anne Mae Goza, a beloved resident of Vidor, passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. Anne was a cherished member of the Vidor community, known for her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit.
Anne found joy in life's simple pleasures, particularly in watching game shows and soap...
Kathleen Cleveland
Apr 15, 2024
Kathleen Cleveland, 77, a cherished resident of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at her home. She was a beloved member of the Vidor community, having spent many years as a resident.
Kathleen found solace and spiritual fulfillment as a devoted member of Rose City Baptist Church, where her presence brought comfort and joy to fellow parishioners. She...
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