Obituaries

Sep 18, 2018

Romie Frazier, 76 of Vidor died Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at his residence. A native of Charleston, WV, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Romie retired from Hydraulic Air and Repair as a first class machinist. In his youth he was very athletic and enjoyed bowling as an adult. Romie was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all...

Sep 15, 2018

Mary was born in Chester, Texas to proud parents; Troy & Blanche Loving, but lived in Orange, Texas majority of her life. She was a sibling to 4 sisters and 1 brother. Growing up, Mary always helped her Pawpaw Priest pick his oversized garden and help take it to town to sell. Mary and her siblings always enjoyed doing that...

Sep 15, 2018

Debra Wilcox Bodine-Wactor, 57, of Nederland, TX died Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at her home. A native of Beaumont, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed working with flowers and loved going to the beach. She was known to be a hard worker and raised her 3 children. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 18, 2018 beginning at...

Sep 14, 2018

Junior Powell, 30 of Vidor died Friday, September 14th, 2018 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Junior was a very loving family man with a heart of gold. He never met a single person he wouldn't help. His passions were being an amazing father, building stuff with his bare hands and definitely wasn't...

Sep 14, 2018

Steven Knapp, 48, of Winnie, TX died Friday, September 14th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX. A native of Vidor he lived in Winnie for many years. He enjoyed working with his hands, watching movies and being outdoors. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service at 10:00 a.m....

Sep 14, 2018

Phyllis Patricia Jackson, 82, of Mauriceville, TX died Friday, September 14th, 2018 at her home. A native of Pueblo, CO she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville who enjoyed doing ministry work and loved taking care of her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 18, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will...

Sep 13, 2018

Connie Jo McKay, 63, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at her home. A native of Victoria, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed going to the casinos and cooking but she especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation will be Monday, September 17, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral...

Sep 12, 2018

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Galaviz, 68, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont she was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked to crochet and loved her cats. Patsy loved her work as a florist and working with flowers. Patsy is survived by her husband of 43 years; David Galaviz, 2 sons; Robert...

Sep 10, 2018

Wesley Allen Hampshire, 39, of Brookeland, TX died Tuesday, September 10th, 2018 at his home. A native of Galveston, TX he was a former resident of Vidor. Wesley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing but he especially loved to spend time with his daughter. Visitation will be Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home...

Sep 9, 2018

Jimmie Charles Sprinkle, 62, of Vidor, TX died Sunday, September 9th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and enjoyed riding his bike, drinking coffee and just enjoying life. He became a part of Victory Bible Baptist Church. Jimmie is survived by 2 sons; Darrell Sprinkle of Beaumont and Richard Sprinkle of Vidor, 1 grandson; Ryan...

Sep 8, 2018

Faye Root, 71 of Evadale died Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Hull-Daisetta, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Faye was a member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor and was a nursing home administrator. She enjoyed painting and loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great...

Sep 7, 2018

Franky Walker, 53 of Vidor died Friday, September 7th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Franky was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and was an Iron Worker. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He liked to fish and was...

Sep 3, 2018

Ellen Ann Ledger, 89 of Vidor, passed away Monday, September 3rd, 2018 at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks in Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Liberty...

Sep 3, 2018

Karla J. Morris Rogers, 64 of Vidor died Monday, September 3rd, 2018 in Vidor. A native of Michigan she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Karla was a self employed Lawyer and was a past president of the Vidor Rotary Club. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm -...

Sep 1, 2018

Richard Wayne "Dicky Wayne" Stutes, 62, of Vidor, TX died September 1st, 2018 at his home. A native of Hope, AR he lived in Vidor for the past three years and liked to go hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed spending time with friends. Dicky Wayne is survived by his son; Wilson Stutes of Orange, TX and 3 sisters;...

Sep 1, 2018

Cynthia Lee Dillard, 66, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at her home. A native of Carbondale, IL she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed fishing and eating fried chicken. She is survived by 2 daughters; Rhonda Samuels and her husband James of Vidor and Angela Simon of Beaumont, TX, 1 son; Justin Aaron Dillard of...

Sep 1, 2018

Aug 31, 2018

John Willie Harris, 84, of Vidor, TX died Friday, August 31st, 2018 at home surrounded by family. A native of Tenaha, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. John was a truck driver for many years hauling heavy equipment and enjoyed fishing and working in his yard but he especially loved spending time with his family and friends. Visitation...

Aug 30, 2018

Betty Ann Biscamp, 67, of Vidor, TX died August 30th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Jasper, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed listening to country music. Betty was known to have a pure heart for everyone. She is survived by her son; James Burns and his wife Teni of Vidor, 3 grandchildren, 6 great...

Aug 27, 2018

J.R. Wheeler, 88, of Vidor, died Monday, August 27. He was born April 25, 1930, in Leesville, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Linda Wheeler. He was retired from Gulf States Utilities Co., having worked there following his service in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, John...