Obituaries
John Joseph Cortez
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...
Ruby Lee Hinch
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...
Maybelle Margaret Bowlen
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...
Dennis Leo Dickson
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...
Shirley Faye Church
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...
John Harold Calaway
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...
Karen Lovina Nelson
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...
Donnie Jack LeBlanc
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...
Mark Edwin Durmon
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...
Josephine Graham Taylor
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...
Connie Minton Anderson
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...
Carolyn Sue Godeaux
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...
Jessie Lee Wright
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...
Shirley Jean Hobson Geer
Jun 13, 2025
Shirley Jean Hobson Geer, 76, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
A longtime resident of Vidor, Shirley was a devoted member of Meadows Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. She most recently worked as a preschool teacher at the church’s Meadows Christian Learning Center, where she shared her warmth and kindness with countless...
Kenneth Narl Broadway
Jun 9, 2025
Kenneth Narl Broadway, 72, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at HCA Houston Healthcare in Kingwood, Texas.
A native of Leesville, Louisiana, Kenneth was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of Maplecrest Baptist Church. He retired as a diesel mechanic from Brock International in Beaumont after many years of dedicated service.
Kenneth loved the outdoors and...
Andrew Lee Tippett III
Jun 8, 2025
Andrew Lee Tippett III, 76, of Vidor, passed away Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at his residence. Born in Price, Utah, Andrew was a longtime resident of Vidor and a retired carpenter with Local Union #551. He took pride in his trade and spent his life working with his hands, building not just structures but a life filled with love and...
Richard "T-MAC" Karl McFarlain
Jun 7, 2025
Richard “T-MAC” Karl McFarlain, 65, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.
Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, Richard was a longtime resident of Vidor and a faithful member of Turning Point Church. He retired as a dedicated pipefitter with Inland Orange Paper Mill in Orange, TX, and was a proud member of Pine...
Verna Glee Evans
Jun 3, 2025
Verna Glee Aldrich Evans entered heaven on June 3, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born in 1929 in Beaumont, Texas, she graduated from French High School in 1947 and later attended Chenier Business School. She married the love of her life, James Leroy Evans, on May 2, 1953. They were married for 60 wonderful years.
Verna began her long career as...
Kenneth Ray Tousha Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
Kenny Ray Tousha Jr., 60, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor who loved the outdoors and spending time in nature. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping, Kenny found joy and peace in the simple moments. He also enjoyed working on cars...
James Glen Gresham
Jun 1, 2025
James Glen “Pee Wee” Gresham Jr., 89, of Vidor, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2025. Pee Wee was born May 27, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi, to James Glen and Myrtle Reid Gresham. He was a resident of Vidor for the past 64 years.
Pee Wee married Carolyn Lewis on June 16, 1956. To this union five...
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