Obituaries

Martha Gayle Boone

Martha Gayle Boone

Feb 19, 2026

Martha Gayle Boone, 59, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Martha was a woman whose heart was rooted deeply in her family and her community. She found her greatest happiness in caring for those she loved, especially through her cooking. The kitchen was her gathering...

Edith Susan Briggs

Edith Susan Briggs

Feb 19, 2026

Edith Susan Briggs, 79, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A longtime resident of Vidor, Edith was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion. She faithfully served as an Elder and intercessor prayer warrior at Grace Community Church in Vidor, where she and her late husband, Jody, lovingly...

Marilou S Zollins

Marilou S Zollins

Feb 14, 2026

Marilou S. Zollins, 80, of Vidor, TX went peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2026. Born on August 8, 1945, in Allentown, New Jersey, Marilou a dedicated Seventh-Day Adventist lived a life rooted in faith, family, and joyful praise.

Marilou’s life was a testament to God’s grace and enduring love. From an early age, she carried music in her...

Aaron Lee Robbins

Aaron Lee Robbins

Feb 13, 2026

Aaron Lee Robbins, 20, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Austin, Texas, Aaron was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of Turning Point Church. Though his time here was far too short, he filled it with love, laughter, and a passion for the things that mattered most to him.

Aaron had a...

P.K. Lester

P.K. Lester

Feb 12, 2026

P.K. Lester, 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence. A native of Grayburg, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville and a familiar, friendly presence to all who knew him.

P.K. dedicated his working years as a skilled Pipe Fitter and Welder with Local Union #211, taking great pride in the trade he mastered with...

Bobby Eugene Park Sr.

Bobby Eugene Park Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Bobby Eugene Park Sr., 88, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in De Queen, Arkansas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a well-known member of the community. Bobby was a faithful member of Turning Point Church. He retired from Phillips 66 after many years of dedicated work and later...

Billy "Bill" Wayne Jones Jr.

Billy "Bill" Wayne Jones Jr.

Feb 9, 2026

Billy "Bill" Wayne Jones Jr., 53, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his residence. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor and a proud Vidorian who loved his community deeply.

Billy dedicated 35 years of service to Trinity Rail, where he built not only a career but lasting friendships. He was a faithful...

David Wayne Flowers

David Wayne Flowers

Feb 5, 2026

David Wayne Flowers, 75, of Vidor, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on July 18, 1950, David was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Mobil Refinery in Beaumont for 33 years before retiring. David was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors, but nothing meant...

Janina Marie King

Janina Marie King

Feb 4, 2026

Janina Marie King, 55, of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on April 10, 1970, in Yonkers, New York, Janina was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She dedicated her life to education and was a passionate teacher who deeply loved her work and the many students whose lives she touched over...

Elmer Lee Castilaw Jr.

Elmer Lee Castilaw Jr.

Feb 3, 2026

Elmer Lee Castilaw Jr., 78, of Beaumont, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home.

A longtime resident of Beaumont, Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was known for his love of cooking and hunting, hobbies he enjoyed throughout his life and often shared with family and friends. Elmer will be remembered for his...

Ernest Lee Hanks

Ernest Lee Hanks

Feb 3, 2026

Ernest Lee Hanks, 88, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He was born on October 30, 1937, in Morse, Louisiana to Rene Hanks, Sr., and Zora Hebert Hanks. Ernest graduated from High School in 1957, he married the love of his life Joyce Rainwater on May 7, 1960, and they made...

Keevin Eric Jarrell Sr.

Keevin Eric Jarrell Sr.

Jan 29, 2026

Keevin Eric Jarrell Sr, 63, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Vidor.

Keevin was a longtime resident of Vidor and was self-employed for many years before retiring. He was a man who truly enjoyed the simple pleasures of life—spending time outdoors, shooting pool, and firing up the grill to barbecue and cook for those he loved. Family...

Florence Mildred Perry

Florence Mildred Perry

Jan 29, 2026

Florence Mildred Perry, lovingly known by many as Ike, Mother, Granny, GG, and 3Gig, was born on May 6, 1927, in Grandview, Oklahoma, to Norval Riggs and Emma Lee Smith Riggs. She passed away peacefully after a long and meaningful life surrounded by the love of her family.Mildred grew up in the Lubbock and Levelland, Texas area alongside her older...

Deborah "Debbie" Jo Butler

Deborah "Debbie" Jo Butler

Jan 27, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Jo Butler, 74, of Vidor, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Orange, Texas.

Debbie was a longtime resident of Vidor and devoted her life to caring for others through her work as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She retired from Altus Home Health Care after many years of dedicated service. Nursing was not just her profession—it was truly her...

Andrew Wayne Moorman

Andrew Wayne Moorman

Jan 25, 2026

Andrew Wayne Moorman, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on January 25, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on October 22, 1979, in Orange, Texas, Andrew lived a life characterized by love, laughter, and a dedication to his family and friends.

A proud graduate of Bridge City High School, class of 1998, and had played...

Robert Wayne Williams

Robert Wayne Williams

Jan 22, 2026

Robert Wayne Williams, 71, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1954 in Carthage, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Byron and Alice Williams. 

Robert was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a man of faith and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. He was a member of Local...

Tracy Lynn Jordan

Tracy Lynn Jordan

Jan 19, 2026

Tracy Lynn Jordan, 53, of Vidor, Texas, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence. A native of Beaumont, Texas, Tracy was a longtime resident of Vidor. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Army before dedicating her life to her family as a homemaker. Tracy had a love for the simple joys of life—she enjoyed building fires,...

Edytha May Richard

Edytha May Richard

Jan 19, 2026

Edytha M. Richard, 86, passed away peacefully in the comfort and care of her family, Gentiva Hospice, and the compassionate staff of The Lodges at Oak Grove in Groves, Texas, on Monday, January 19th, 2026.

Edytha May was born on September 12, 1939, in the beef and dairy farmland of Cottage Hill, Florida. She was the only daughter of John R....

Teresa Kay Jackson

Teresa Kay Jackson

Jan 18, 2026

Teresa Kay Jackson, 66, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2026. Born on December 11, 1959, in Beaumont, Texas. Teresa was the cherished daughter of Lucille Bowen and the late Travis Bowen. She was a devoted wife of 46 years to her husband Mark and a loving mother to Shawn, Scott, and Adam Jackson and Elizabeth Gresham.



Teresa’s determined...

Jack Edward Maxwell

Jack Edward Maxwell

Jan 17, 2026

Jack Edward Maxwell, 93, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence.

Jack was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor and lived his life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. Jack retired after many years as a truck driver, a career that reflected...