Obituaries
Margie Ray Cropper
Mar 13, 2018
Margie Ray Linscomb was born January 7th, 1932 in Vidor, Texas. She passed Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Ulma Linscomb; and her husband, Ernie Cropper, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her brother and three sisters. Margie is survived by her son, Steve and...
James J. Kelley
Mar 13, 2018
James J. Kelley, 65, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Wichita Falls, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. James was a mechanic for Trinity Railcar in Vidor for many years and enjoyed going to the VFW hall with his friends. James is survived by his wife; Sharon...
Wesley "Lynn" Blanton
Mar 12, 2018
Wesley "Lynn" Blanton, 59, of Vidor, TX died Monday, March 12th, 2018 at his home. A native of Denison, TX he was a longtime resident of Houston and former resident of Vidor. He graduated from Vidor High School and attended Lamar University and The University of Houston. Lynn was successful in marketing and sales for over 30 years. He worked...
Chester Earl Fowler
Mar 12, 2018
Chester Earl Fowler, 85, of Vidor, TX died Monday, March 12th, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 25th, 1932 in Winters, TX and was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed watching football on T.V., especially the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Fowler served in the U.S. Army from January 6, 1951 until December 5, 1953. He was wounded...
Laverne Knight
Mar 9, 2018
LaVerne E. Knight, 88 of Vidor died Friday, March 9th, 2018 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of DeRidder, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. LaVerne was a member of River of Life Church in Vidor and was cafeteria worker in Vidor High School for years. She enjoyed going out to eat and playing Bingo....
Orland Lenard "Johny" Johnson
Mar 7, 2018
Johny Johnson, 92 of Mauriceville died Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Center, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Johny was a member of West Orange Christian Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and raising chickens. Johny also enjoyed fixing electronics,...
Thelma Dell Smith
Mar 6, 2018
Thelma Byerly Smith, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born on February 1, 1933 to Ladema and Jesse Byerly. She was a native of Beaumont, Texas and grew up in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor, Texas on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6:00 p.m....
Cynthia Lee Downs
Mar 5, 2018
Cynthia Lee Downs, 55, of Vidor, TX died Monday, March 5th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a loving daughter of Edna Downs and family. Cynthia is survived by her daughter; Jennifer McKee and her husband Austin of Orange, TX and son; Douglas Anthony Lee of Vidor. She is also...
Jimmy Johnson
Feb 28, 2018
Jimmy Johnson, 58, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Vidor surrounded by his loving family. A native of Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed hunting and fishing but he especially enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at...
Dolores "Dee" Sanford-Moore
Feb 28, 2018
Delores "Dee" Mae Sanford-Moore, 77, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at her home. A native of Arkansas she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dee was a school teacher for Vidor Independent School District and was "School Teacher of the Year" several times before retiring after 35 years. She had a passion for children's education with an...
Ray "R.C." Cloyd
Feb 26, 2018
R.C. Cloyd, 88, of Vidor, TX died Monday, February 26th, 2018 at his home. A native of Zavalla, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked horses and animals. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and watching Western movies. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 27, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...
Gladys Mckinney
Feb 24, 2018
Gladys McKinney, 92, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, February 24th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Galewood, MI she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed working jigsaw and crossword puzzles but she especially enjoyed spending quality time with her family. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Gladys is survived by 2...
Joseph Swiger
Feb 22, 2018
Joe Swiger, 88 of Vidor died Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at his residence in Vidor. A native of West Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Joe was a member, an usher and a former board member at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Joe was an outside machinist for Texaco for 15 years were he retired. He served...
Oscar Godeaux
Feb 21, 2018
Oscar "Pops" Godeaux, 85 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Basile, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Oscar was an owner/operator of Godeaux's Service Center in Beaumont and Godeaux's Feed Store Vinton, LA. He owned and trained racing horses and enjoyed fishing. Oscar served his country...
Liam Welborn
Feb 21, 2018
Liam Duane Welborn infant son of Alexander Welborn and Hannah Kilmer died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and funeral services will start at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Liam is survived by his parents Alexander Welborn and Hannah Kilmer of Vidor,...
Odalite "Mawmaw Walles" Brown
Feb 21, 2018
Odalite Brown, 94 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 Christus St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Odalite was a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. She enjoyed reading mystery books and loved all children. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and the funeral will start at...
Cary Hester
Feb 21, 2018
Cary Hester, 68 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at his residence. A native of Evadale, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cary attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a member of Iron Workers Local Union #125. He also was a member of the Orange County 4 H Club and the YMBL....
Madeline Carol Cloyd
Feb 20, 2018
Carol Cloyd, 78 of Vidor died Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Goose Creek, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Carol worked in the Medical Billing Department at St. Elizabeth for 40 years where she retired from in 2013. She enjoyed crochet and all crafts. Visitation will begin at 6:00...
Paul Wayne Courmier
Feb 18, 2018
Paul Courmier, 59 of Vidor died Sunday, February 18th, 2018 in Beaumont. Paul was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Paul was also a member of the NRA and was a collector of comics and cards. His biggest collection was of Johnny Winter. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday,...
William Robert "Bobby" Bryant Jr
Feb 18, 2018
Bobby Bryant, 44 of Bridge City died Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, TX, he was a resident of Bridge City, Texas. Bobby was an IT Tech in the Computer Technology field. He graduated from PNG High School in 1992 and received his BS degree in Computer Systems from Southwest...
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