Obituaries
Margaret Ann Smith Trahan
Aug 30, 2025
Margaret Trahan, 81, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Oakland, California, and had been a longtime resident of Vidor.
Margaret was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She had...
Joyce Maria Chargois
Aug 26, 2025
Joyce Maria Chargois, 97, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home. A devoted resident of Vidor for 65 years, Joyce lived a life filled with faith, service, and love for her family.
She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and dedicated 30 years of her life as a Third Order...
Keith Ottis Michael McCord
Aug 23, 2025
Keith Ottis Michael McCord, 57, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his residence. A native of Nederland, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor.
Keith graduated from Vidor High School in 1986, where he was a proud member of the Vidor Pirate Marching Band, playing trombone in both the marching and jazz bands. He also competed...
Bami Elizabeth Carmane
Aug 21, 2025
Bami Elizabeth Carmane passed on her property in Vidor, TX on Aug. 21st, 2025, at the age of 61. Bami was born in New Iberia, LA on Dec. 19th, 1963, to Patsy Durio and Richard Johnson. At age 17 she joined and proudly served in the US Army, afterwards becoming a nurse for 34 years until her retirement. She will...
John Bill Tharp
Aug 19, 2025
Obituary for John Bill Tharp
John Bill Tharp, born December 15, 1946, at 6:10 p.m. in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on August 19, 2025 at 6:16 p.m. at his adoring lakeside retreat in Montgomery County, Texas.
John has, and will always be loved by those fortunate enough to meet him. Most importantly to John, in his final moments he was comforted and protected...
Christopher "Chris" William Kelly
Aug 14, 2025
Christopher William Kelly, 36, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at his home. Born in Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor.
Christopher worked as a driller with Masa Drilling, where he was known for his hard work and dedication. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He loved shooting guns, was an avid...
Donna Faye Cox
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Faye Cox, 65, of Vidor, died at her home on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and worked in construction as an administrative assistant for many years during her life.
She is survived by her brothers Jack Rye and wife Sandra of Vidor, TX, Stewart Wayne Rye of Vidor, TX, Phillip Rye of Fulton, TX,...
Charles Wayne Frazier
Aug 13, 2025
Charles Wayne Frazier, 84, of Vidor, passed away Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Waco, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and retired as a Maintenance Mechanic for Lyondell Basell in Beaumont.
Charles had a love for sports and recreation, especially playing golf and bowling. He served as former director...
Bruce Michael Howell
Aug 12, 2025
Bruce Michael Howell, 62, of Vidor, TX, passed away on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at his residence. A native of Lucedale, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked as a skilled pipefitter.
Bruce had a love for the outdoors and could often be found fishing, riding his motorcycle or dune buggy, or tinkering in his shop. He enjoyed...
Josephine "Jo" Marie Campise Seals
Aug 11, 2025
Josephine “Jo” Marie Campise Seals, 82, of Vidor, passed away Monday, August 11th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, she made Vidor her home for many years, building a life filled with hard work, laughter, and love for her family.
Jo dedicated more than 40 years as the office manager for Lamar Advertising, where her...
Roberta Wright Holmes
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Roberta Wright Holmes who was born on November 30,1926 in Churchpoint, LA and grew up in China,TX passed away the morning of August 4th, 2025 at the age of 98. She is preceded in death by her husband Junior Franklin Holmes, her son Dr. Patrick Whitman, daughter Linda Marie Whitman-Apgar, and granddaughter Megan Glasgow-LeBlanc. She is survived by her...
Tonia Lynn Howerton
Jul 31, 2025
Tonia Lynn Howerton, 55, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1970, and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Tonia was a dedicated and compassionate geriatric LVN for many years, known for her deep passion for nursing and caring for others. She was a member of Turning Point Church and a woman...
Michael Duane Humberson
Jul 31, 2025
Michael Duane Humberson, 71, of Vidor, was a beloved country boy with a heart as big as the outdoors he cherished, passed away Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at his home. He was never happier than when he was hunting in the crisp dawn air or casting a line into his favorite fishing hole. His quick wit and sarcastic humor could...
Betty Aline Vera
Jul 31, 2025
Betty Aline Vera, 99, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at Focused Care Center in Orange, Texas. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of First Baptist Church.
Betty spent much of her life in sales, where her dedication and strong work ethic shone through in everything she did. She...
Robin Victoria Jarrell
Jul 31, 2025
Robin Victoria Mayo JarrellJuly 8, 1954 - July 31, 2025Our mama, Robin Victoria Mayo Jarrell, passed away peacefully at the age of 71, and there are simply no words big enough to explain what she meant to us.
She was born in Pineville, Louisiana, but Vidor, Texas is where she built her life — raising three children, loving one husband for...
Clarence "C.H." Herman Brawley
Jul 30, 2025
Clarence “C.H.” Herman Brawley, 98, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
Born in Kingston, OK, Clarence lived a long and remarkable life filled with service, skill, and laughter. He was a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, before relocating to Sugar Land after Hurricane Harvey to be closer to family.
Clarence proudly...
Gloria Dean Kline
Jul 29, 2025
Gloria Dean Kline, 75, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Crestview, Florida, Gloria later made Vidor her longtime home, where she devoted herself to raising her family and caring for her home as a dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie Dean Midkiff of Woodville, TX; her...
Thelma Faye George
Jul 28, 2025
Thelma Faye George, 89, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Monday, July 28th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Faye was a longtime resident of Vidor and the proud co-owner and operator of Jimmy and Faye's Small Engine Repair, a local business she ran alongside her late husband, Jimmie George.
Faye was known for her...
Lawrence David Claypool
Jul 27, 2025
Lawrence David Claypool, 59, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Texas City, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and the proud owner and operator of Claypool Paint and Body in Vidor. Lawrence was known for his strong work ethic, big heart, and love for NASCAR. He especially...
Margie Williams
Jul 26, 2025
Margie Nell Williams, 87, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 28, 1937, Margie lived a life filled with devotion to her family, kindness to others, and unwavering strength.
Margie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Williams; her sister, Frances Price and husband Kenny;...
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