Obituaries
Rosella Ruth Davis
Aug 10, 2023
Rosella Ruth Davis, 94, of Vidor died Thursday, August 10th, 2023 at her residence. She was a longtime resident of Sandia, Texas before moving to Vidor. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Rosella is survived by her sons Alvin Nelson and James Mitchell, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grand children, and great great grandchildren....
Rex Rodney Oates Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
Rex "Rodney" Oates Sr., 84, of Vidor, died Sunday, August 6th, 2023, at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in the Methodist faith, finding comfort in his beliefs throughout his life. Rodney graduated from Springhill High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts at Louisiana Tech University. Rex owned T & R...
Norma Lee Blankenship
Aug 3, 2023
Norma Lee Holbrook Blankenship left this world and has gone to spend eternity with her Creator, Jesus Christ. Norma was born November 12, 1950 in San Marcos, Texas to Norman Lee Holbrook and Mary Helen Abernathy Holbrook. Her hometown was in Nederland, Texas, but made her home in Vidor, Texas in 1979. Norma was a retired secretary from the Texas...
Carol Ann Gates
Aug 2, 2023
Carol Ann Gates, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was a devoted resident of Vidor throughout her life. Carol was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Vidor, where she found great joy in participating in bible study with her church group. She was...
Velma Lee Turner
Aug 2, 2023
Velma Lee Turner, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born in Orange, TX, she was a beloved and longtime resident of Vidor. Velma was a driven and entrepreneurial spirit, having been the owner/operator of Yellow Rose Escort Service. In addition to her business endeavors, she embraced the digital age and became a...
Barbara Ilene Baker
Aug 2, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara (Dotson) Baker of Vidor, Texas. Barbara passed at the age of 72 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas on August 2, 2023. Barbara passed away surrounded by her loving husband of 51 years following a lengthy battle with illness. A Celebration of Life and Fellowship with friends and loved ones will...
Lincoln Ceron
Aug 1, 2023
Lincoln Ceron born to parents Jose Ceron and Allison Braneff Ceron on July 29th, 2023 died August 1st, 2023 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Lincoln is survived by his parents, his brother Luka Ceron, his grandparents Billy Braneff, of Vidor, TX, Pam Braneff and Jerry Leonard, and...
Marlin Eugene King Jr
Jul 30, 2023
Marlin Eugene King Jr., aged 75, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence in Vidor. He was a beloved figure in his community, known for his friendly nature and involvement in various activities. Born in Houston, TX, Marlin spent most of his life as a resident of Mauriceville and Vidor. Throughout his life, Marlin had several passions...
Richard "Dick" Johns
Jul 28, 2023
Richard “Dick” Johns, 88, of Vidor, Texas passed away at his home on Friday, July 28. The son of Riley “Railroad” and Nellie (nee Coleman) Johns, he was born on July 21, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he was raised.
Dick enlisted into the United States Coast Guard and was trained as an electrician. The Coast Guard held many adventures...
Rose Ann Dean
Jul 28, 2023
Rose Ann Dean, born on May 1, 1935, in Silsbee, TX. She passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at High Hope Nursing Home in Brenham, TX. Rose was a longtime resident of Vidor, TX before moving to Brenham. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vidor during the time she lived in Vidor.
She loved fishing with...
Sammey Godeaux
Jul 21, 2023
Sammey Wayne Godeaux, 58, of Vidor died Friday, July 21st, 2023 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and had retired from work as a boilermaker. He loved fishing, camping, and cooking. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. There will be a graveside service 10:00 AM Monday, July 24th, 2023 at Restlawn...
Deborah Chandler
Jul 20, 2023
Deborah Louise “Nana” Chandler, 65, of Vidor. She was born to Richard and Paula Nix on October 17, 1957. She gained her wings on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Left to honor her memory is her son Richard Nix and his wife Brittney of Vidor, 4 grandchildren, Tyler and his wife Lyndsie, Haylee, Tucker, and Gracie...
Shirley Jean Norton
Jul 19, 2023
Shirley Jean Norton, 87 passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Rayburn Health and Rehabilitation in Jasper, TX. Shirley was born in Edom, TX, and had been a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, for the majority of her life. Throughout her working years, Shirley found fulfillment at Family Dollar, where she retired after years of dedicated service. She was...
Trisha Lynn Nettles
Jul 19, 2023
Trisha Lynn Nettles 5-1-1978 - 7-19-2023 in the arms of the angels new adventures begin. You touched our hearts. You are full of love, life, and laughter. Forever smiling even in the end. You love spending time with your children, grandchild and family. You love dragons, cabbage patch dolls, all animals including strays, people too, and butterflies. You treasured every...
Joyce Owens
Jul 15, 2023
Joyce Evelyn Owens, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her family at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor during her final moments. Joyce was known for her warm heart, love for her family, and her dedication to her faith.
Joyce was a lifelong resident of...
Billy "Wild Bill" Wayne Cartlidge Sr.
Jul 15, 2023
Billy "Wild Bill" Cartlidge Sr., 67, of Woodville died Saturday, July 15th, 2023 in Jasper, Texas. he was a lifelong resident of the Golden Triangle. He was a truck driver by trade and loved riding motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing and was proud of his guns. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Bill is survived by...
Lawson Pelly
Jul 13, 2023
Lawson Anthony Pelly Sr., 82, of Vidor, died Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He worked 30 years at Equitable Bag Company in Orange, TX. He loved watching his soap operas in his free time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his loving wife...
Michael Travis Powell
Jul 12, 2023
Michael Travis Powell, a beloved resident of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was 52 years old. Michael was a dedicated family man, a lover of the outdoors, and a skilled handyman.
One of Michael's greatest joys was spending time with his son, Coy, and his wife, Colleen. They shared a...
Gilbert "Wayne" Charboneau
Jul 11, 2023
Gilbert "Wayne" Charboneau, Sr. died July 11th, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 91. He was born to Edwin and Stella Charboneau on February 23, 1932. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married Elizabeth DeAnn Rice on September 25, 1955. After retirement, he...
Margaret Louise Bozeman
Jul 11, 2023
Margaret Louise Bozeman, 80, of Vidor, died Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and devoted homemaker. She loved sewing, reading books, and spending time with her family. Her visitation will be Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Her graveside...
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