Obituaries
Wayne DeWaugh Brown
May 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne DeWaugh Brown, 97, of Vidor, TX, who passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born on December 28, 1926, Wayne was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A native of Falkville, AL, Wayne dedicated his life to his family, community, and country. He served honorably in WWII...
Laura Fredieu
May 19, 2024
Mary Laura Fredieu, 66, of Fannett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home. Born on October 7, 1957, to Tommy Poole and Mary Moy Poole, Laura was a beloved member of the Fannett community.
A graduate of Vidor High School, Class of 1976, Laura built a successful career in bookkeeping and retired from West Jefferson County Municipal...
Peggy Joy Smith
May 18, 2024
Peggy Joy Smith (88) of Vidor, TX, passed away on May 18, 2024. Peggy was born to Etienne (Bud) and Audrey Stagg, on August 23, 1935, in Beaumont, TX. She graduated from Vidor High School in 1953. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Etienne and Audrey, sister Juanita and brother Charles. She is survived by her husband of seventy years...
Billy "Bill" James Nolan
May 13, 2024
Billy "Bill" James Nolan, 64, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, he spent much of his life in Houston before returning to Vidor. Bill dedicated several years of his life as a Legal Assistant, contributing his skills and knowledge to his profession. He found...
Mabel Marie Peveto
May 12, 2024
Mabel Marie Peveto, aged 95, a cherished resident of Vidor, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 12th, 2024, at Serenity Place in Beaumont. Mabel was a beloved member of the Vidor Methodist Church, where she found solace and community. Her life was dedicated to the joys of homemaking, where her warmth and care filled her family's lives with love....
Dale Edward McVey
May 11, 2024
Dale Edward McVey, a beloved member of the Vidor community, passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at the age of 77. He peacefully departed from his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Berryville, AR, Dale made Vidor his home since 2011. He was a proud graduate of Nederland High School, where he laid...
Buddy Wayne Vaughn
May 10, 2024
Buddy Wayne Vaughn, a long-time resident of the Orange community, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 90. He spent his final moment surrounded by the warmth of his loved ones at his residence. Born in Carlisle, Texas on November 14, 1933, Buddy made his mark as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was...
Opal Katherine Huckabay
May 8, 2024
Opal Katherine Huckabay, age 90, of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, at her residence. Born in Beaumont, Opal was a cherished member of the Vidor community for many years. In her earlier years, Opal worked as a dedicated bank teller, providing service with a warm smile to all who crossed her path. However, her true passion and...
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...
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