Obituaries

Mark Edwin Durmon

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...

Connie Minton Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Amanda Lee Smith Stockwell

Amanda Lee Smith Stockwell

May 31, 2025

 Amanda Lee Stockwell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Beaumont, Texas on May 31, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 9, 1948, in Beaumont, Amanda was a radiant light whose spirit touched everyone she encountered.

Amanda's life was a tapestry of love, devotion, and unwavering joy. She was the first and only sophomore Homecoming...

Jim Charles Lott Jr.

Jim Charles Lott Jr.

May 30, 2025

Jim Charles Lott, Jr., affectionately known as “the Preacher”, was the only child born to the late Rev. Jim Lott and Mildred Lott on September 10, 1944, in Weatherford, TX. After more than 13 years of battling Parkinson’s Disease, on Friday, May 30, 2025, Charles finally won the battle by opening his eyes in the presence of his Lord and...

Rex Edward Bolinger

Rex Edward Bolinger

May 25, 2025

Rex Edward Bolinger, 64, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX, surrounded by his loving family.

Rex was born on July 23, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charlene and Rex Bolinger. He spent much of his early life moving from place to place before eventually settling in Orange, Texas, where he found his...

Vesta Michele Fox

Vesta Michele Fox

May 24, 2025

Vesta Michele Fox, age 6, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at Children’s Hospital at The Woodlands.

A lifelong resident of Vidor, Vesta, was born with a chronic illness that brought her many challenges, surgeries, and hospital stays in her short life. But through it all, she remained a bright light to those around her—full of sass,...

Mark Andrew Lane Sr.

Mark Andrew Lane Sr.

May 22, 2025

Mark Andrew Lane Sr., 61, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at his residence. A native of New Jersey and a longtime resident of Vidor, Mark proudly carried the legacy of a third-generation firefighter. His dedication to service was most evident when he assisted in the relief and recovery efforts following the tragic events of September 11,...

Delbert Self Jr.

Delbert Self Jr.

May 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Delbert Self Jr.

Delbert Self Jr., 82, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Long Beach, California, Delbert was a longtime resident of Beaumont. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Roswell Air Force Base, where he developed a strong sense of patriotism. After...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Gill Cash

Patricia "Patty" Ann Gill Cash

May 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Gill Cash, affectionately known as "Patty," loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas, after a short illness. She was 60 years old.

A long-time resident of Vidor, Texas, Patty was born on January 2, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. Her life was marked by a deep love for her...

Todd Sidney Williams

Todd Sidney Williams

May 12, 2025

Todd Sidney Williams, 37, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Vidor, Todd was known for his strong work ethic and dedication as a crane operator, working with various refineries throughout the Port Arthur area. His career was more than a job—it was a passion, much like his love for...