Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Leslie "Burt" Weatherford, 73, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Burt was a skilled floor installer known for his strong work ethic and even stronger love for the outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, or spending time at his camp with a cold Miller High Life in hand, Burt lived life...

Jul 15, 2025

Jimmie Ray Smith, “Pa”, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Vidor, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old.

Born on January 17, 1937, in Glenmora, Louisiana, Jimmie lived a life marked by service, generosity, and faith. He proudly served in the United States Army for four years, stationed in Washington State. After his military service,...

Jul 13, 2025

Emma Ruth Rachal, born on Christmas Day 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, was the oldest child of George A. and Lena Adams Smith. Raised in Vidor, Texas, she graduated Vidor High School in 1957, where she was a good student and considered a talented singer by her peers.

While still in high school, Emma met Preston Rachal, the love of her life,...

Jul 8, 2025

John Donald Fontenot, 91, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 19, 1934, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, to Celestine and Isaure Fontenot, John lived a life filled with adventure, hard work, and deep devotion to those he loved. In his early years, he found...

Jul 5, 2025

Bertha Ann Pitts, born September 21, 1956, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. A longtime resident of Evadale, TX, Bertha was a devoted homemaker who loved music and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She was a Christian who enjoyed taking road trips with her...

Jul 5, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

John Joseph Cortez, 71, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence. A native of Port Arthur, TX, John was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He retired from Jefferson County as a computer programmer. John loved collecting coins, caring for his neighbors, working out at...

Jul 1, 2025

Ruby Lee Hinch, 81, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Orangefield, Texas, Ruby was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of Vidor Church of Christ. She worked for 10 years as a cafeteria worker for Vidor ISD before dedicating herself to being a homemaker. Ruby...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda Darnell Warwick, 80, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, June 30th, 2025, in Vidor. A native of Sulphur, Oklahoma, Linda was raised in Vidor, Texas, and spent many years as a longtime resident of Brookeland, Texas. A devoted homemaker, she found joy in sewing, cooking, and caring for her beloved dogs. Linda is survived by her children: Russell Warwick...

Jun 29, 2025

Maybelle Margaret Bowlen, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, Maybelle made her home in Vidor, where she was a longtime resident and a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A self-employed businesswoman, she was known for her independence, warmth, and love...

Jun 29, 2025

Dennis Leo Dickson, 83, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence. A native of St. Louis, MO, Dennis was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked in maintenance at the West Rock Paper Mill Company. He had a passion for sport shooting and was an avid gun collector. Dennis also enjoyed playing poker and spending...

Jun 26, 2025

Shirley Faye Church, 84, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 26, 2025.

Born to Harvey Turner McNeely and Beatrice McNeely, Shirley graduated from Silsbee High School and went on to build a long and fulfilling career with ExxonMobil before retiring.

A devoted member of Turning Point Church, Shirley found great joy in her faith and the fellowship of her...

Jun 26, 2025

John Harold Calaway, 70, of Sandia, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. Born and raised in Alice, TX, John was a longtime resident of Baytown during his career as a State Trooper before retiring to Lake Corpus Christi in Sandia. He proudly served as a DPS officer and Sergeant Investigator...

Jun 25, 2025

Karen Lovina Nelson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devoted service. Karen was born on April 2, 1944, in Burbank, California, to Elwood and Marie Richardson. Raised in Burbank, Karen graduated from Burbank High School in 1962 and went on to attend Brigham Young University in both Provo, Utah, and...

Jun 20, 2025

Donnie Jack LeBlanc, 73, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born July 25, 1951, Donnie was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of Vidor. He worked as a machinist for Gulf Copper in Port Arthur, TX, retiring in 2020 after many years of dedicated service. Donnie...

Jun 17, 2025

Mark Edwin Durmon, 53, of Rose City, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Mark was a longtime resident of Rose City and worked for many years as a welder with Cust-o-Fab. He had a love for offshore saltwater fishing, working in his shop, cooking, and shopping. Mark especially...

Jun 16, 2025

Josephine Graham Taylor

Born on the 27th day of August 1938 at home in Rose City, Texas to parents Rags and Ruth Graham and was received in the loving arms of Jesus on Monday evening June 16, 2025, at home in Hemphill.

Jo was proud to say she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, the hometown she dearly loved. She was a...

Jun 16, 2025

Connie Minton Anderson, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in San Augustine, Connie was a longtime resident of Vidor and a proud 1957 graduate of Vidor High School.



A devoted Christian, Connie was a charter member of Victory Bible Baptist Church in Vidor since its founding in...

Jun 14, 2025

Carolyn Sue Godeaux, 81, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Affectionately known as “Memaw” to so many, Carolyn lived a life full of love, strength, and a fierce devotion to her family. She was a devout Christian and faithful servant of the Lord, known for her kind...

Jun 14, 2025

Jessie Lee Wright, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jessie spent the last 26 years as a beloved resident of Vidor. He served as the devoted Pastor of Caney Creek Church and preached the Gospel for an extraordinary 68 years. A true man...