Obituaries
Sue Doiron
Jul 23, 2024
Sue Doiron, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. Known affectionately to many as "Nana Sue”.
Sue lived a life full of love and total devotion to her family. Nana Sue was a master seamstress, making her own fashionable clothes for herself and her granddaughters. She even took apart an entire bridesmaid dress and put it back...
Mollie Hetzel-Ishee
Jul 22, 2024
Mollie Hetzel-Ishee, 81, passed away at home on Monday, July 22nd, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Vidor, Mollie cherished spending time with her family and traveling. She enjoyed the simple things in life, with her main passions being her loved ones and exploring new places. She was a 1960 graduate from Vidor High School and was the Valedictorian of her class....
Randall Farren Clawson
Jul 21, 2024
Randall Farren Clawson, 70, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A longtime resident of Vidor, Randall was known for his dedication and hard work as a Millwright at C and D Robotics in Beaumont until his retirement.
Randall found joy in mowing the yard, deer hunting, and having a good...
Roy Alfred Weaver Jr.
Jul 16, 2024
Roy "Koko" Alfred Weaver Jr., 75, of Vidor, aka "West Mauriceville" died Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at his residence. A longtime resident of Beaumont, Roy spent the last eight years in Vidor, lovingly referring to it as "West Mauriceville." He attended First Baptist Church of Vidor and he was the proud owner/operator of Koko's Auto and Welding. Roy had a...
JoEllen Garrett
Jul 14, 2024
Jo "JoEllen" Garrett, 68, of Vidor, died Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of First Baptist Church. JoEllen worked for Flair Realty for several years and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and was very talented in...
Michael "Mike" Emile Sheppard
Jul 14, 2024
Michael “Mike” Emile Sheppard Sr. of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Vidor Texas. He was born in Port Arthur Texas and raised in Vidor before moving to Bonners Ferry Idaho many years ago. Mike was a dedicated project manager for oil refineries. He was known for his expertise and leadership...
Timmy "Tim" Wilbert Roy
Jul 14, 2024
Timmy "Tim" Wilbert Roy, 63, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Raised in Beaumont, Texas, Tim was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of the Source of Old Faith Church.
Tim enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Supervisor at Ohmstede Industrial Services in Port Arthur. Outside of work, he...
Yvonne Eileen Sarver
Jul 14, 2024
Yvonne Eileen Sarver, 89, of San Leon, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 14th, 2024.
A longtime resident of Galveston County, Yvonne cherished spending time with her grandchildren, enjoying the serenity of being by the water, and indulging in true crime stories, both in books and on screen.
Yvonne is survived by her sons: Christopher Peveto of Cagayan De Oro,...
Roxanne Elizabeth Burris
Jul 13, 2024
Roxanne Elizabeth Burris, 62, of Warren, TX, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A native of Groves, TX, Roxanne was a longtime resident of Vidor before making Warren her home for the past five years.
Roxanne dedicated much of her career to serving others as a cashier, where her warm smile and kind demeanor made every...
Luke Allen Broadway
Jul 12, 2024
Luke Allen Broadway was born January 27th, 1994, to Lori Hebert, and Jeff Broadway. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor Texas. From a young age Luke was a rambunctious boy and had a great sense of humor. He was known for being a prankster to all his family and friends. He loved working alongside his father on classic cars...
Mary Helen Gill
Jul 10, 2024
Mary Helen Gill, 83, of Vidor, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont surrounded by her family.
A longtime resident of Vidor, Mary was a cherished member of the First Baptist Church in Vidor. She retired as a bus driver with the Vidor Independent School District (VISD) after 33 years of dedicated service. Mary was also a...
Harold Roy Whitmire
Jul 6, 2024
Harold "Roy" Whitmire, 58, of Vidor, Texas, died peaceful in his sleep at home on 07/06/2024.
He was born in Winnie, Texas on September 4, 1965, to William Allen "Buck" Whitmire and Gloria M Marin. Roy attended Vidor High School and graduated in 1984 before joining the US Navy as a Dental Technician and served at Kings Bay Base in Georgia,...
William "Bill" Rodney Smith Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
William "Bill" Rodney Smith, Jr., 70, of Vidor, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. A native of Huntsville, TX, Bill was raised in Bevil Oaks, attending Beaumont High School before becoming a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. For the past 32 years, he made Vidor his home. Bill was a member...
Billy Stone Perkins
Jul 3, 2024
Billy Stone Perkins, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1929, in Millsap, Texas to Robert G. Perkins and Lantee Debusk Perkins. He spent his childhood in and around Mineral Wells, Texas. He graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1947 and then attended Weatherford College....
Robert Leon Stockwell
Jul 1, 2024
Robert Leon Stockwell, 71, lifelong resident of Vidor, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. He was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Robert was born on July 4, 1952, to Jack Sr. and Janet Stockwell in Baton Rouge, LA, where he attended school until the sixth grade. The family then moved to Vidor,...
Leslie "Les" Belmont Williams
Jun 30, 2024
Leslie "Les" Belmont Williams, 74, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at his residence. Les was a cherished longtime resident of Vidor, where he spent over two decades working as a jeweler at Charles Nacols Jewelry Company. He was also a talented watercolor painter, creating beautiful art that reflected his gentle spirit. Les is survived by his...
Glenn Alvin Johnson Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Glenn Alvin Johnson Sr., 73, of Buna, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Silsbee, Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Glenn relocated to Buna four years ago, where he continued to leave a significant mark on his community. Glenn proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he pursued a...
Lynda Lea Parker
Jun 30, 2024
Lynda Lea Parker, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. A longtime resident of Vidor, Lynda was a dedicated member of Maplecrest Baptist Church. She had a deep passion for genealogy and was actively involved as the registrar of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Additionally, she...
Jo Ellen Oldbury
Jun 29, 2024
Jo Ellen Oldbury, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. A longtime resident of Mauriceville, Jo Ellen was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Mauriceville. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and had a fondness for Sonic diet cokes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert Oldbury of...
Justin Trey Bishop
Jun 24, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Justin Trey Bishop, affectionately known as Trey, on Monday, June 24th, 2024, at Baptists Hospitals of Southeast Texas. Trey was a lifelong resident of Vidor, TX.
Trey was a self-employed carpenter who had a passion for skateboarding, collecting shoes, and playing video games. He cherished spending time with his family,...
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