Obituaries

Jeanette Whatley

Jeanette Whatley

Apr 15, 2016

Jeanette Whatley, 75, of Vidor died Friday, April 15th, 2016 in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor who liked to cook, fish and taking care of people. Jeanette especially enjoyed spending quality time with her friends and family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, April 18, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral...

Ruby Dean Murdock

Ruby Dean Murdock

Apr 15, 2016

Ruby Dean Murdock, 79 died Friday, April 15th, 2016 in Beaumont. A native of Friendship, Arkansas, Ruby was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening. Entombment services will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park. Ruby is survived by her very close and dear friend of 16 years, Wade Mitchell, 1...

Sammy Ray Holden

Sammy Ray Holden

Apr 10, 2016

Sammy Ray Holden, 73, died Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at his home in Vidor. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Sammy was a fresh foods manager at Sam's Club for 8 years and a District Regional manager for Safeway for 13 years. He liked to read and woodworking and loved...

Kenneth Ardis

Kenneth Ardis

Apr 7, 2016

Kenneth Ardis, 67, of Vidor, passed peacefully from this life to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He had fought a very long and courageous battle with cancer with an optimism that God’s will was ongoing in his life. Kenneth was born December 29, 1948 in Beaumont,...

Jeffrey Alan Wright

Jeffrey Alan Wright

Apr 6, 2016

Jeff Wright, 56, of Kirbyville, Texas died April 6, 2016 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Kirbyville 12 years ago. Jeff was a member of Beulah Springs Baptist Church and was owner/operator of A-1 AC and Heating. He was an avid hunter/fisherman and...

Shirley June Waldrep

Shirley June Waldrep

Apr 6, 2016

Shirley J. Waldrep, 80, of Vidor died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Vidor. A native of Mora, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Shirley was a Vidor High School Graduate class of 1955, she married her high school sweet heart Andrew Waldrep and was happily married for 59 years 11 months. She was a homemaker, loved traveling and...

Judy Lorraine Littlefield Lee

Judy Lorraine Littlefield Lee

Apr 6, 2016

Lorraine Lee, 67, of Vidor died Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at her residence. A native of Bogalusa, LA, she was a longtime resident Vidor. Lorraine loved gardening and flowers. she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in...

Karla E. Byron

Karla E. Byron

Apr 3, 2016

Karla E. Byron, 64, of Vidor died Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Karla was a reserve Vidor Police Officer and a retired Truant Officer for VISD. She loved to paint and decorate her home, but she was especially an animal lover. She loved...

Raymond Howard Ardis

Raymond Howard Ardis

Apr 3, 2016

Raymond H. Ardis, 72, of Vidor died Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Denver, CO, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Raymond was a member of the Local Union #450 since 1980. He was the President of Doty Hunting Club. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor....

Scott Lout

Scott Lout

Apr 3, 2016

Scott Lynwood Lout, 58, of Vidor was born September 19th, 1957, in Falfurrias, TX and passed away Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Scott lived most of his life in Vidor. He was an electrician for Sabine Neon Signs and Newtron Electric for over 30 years, working meticulously at his craft. He attended Turning Point Church where...

Tommy Lee Poole

Tommy Lee Poole

Apr 3, 2016

Tommy Lee Poole, 91, died Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 in Beaumont. A native of Grayburg, TX, Tommy was a longtime resident of Vidor where he owned the Western Auto store. He was a World War II Navy veteran and bugler. Tommy loved cars, hunting, and fishing and just enjoyed being around people. He was actively involved with the Rotary Club...

Joyce Marie Guidry

Joyce Marie Guidry

Mar 31, 2016

Joyce Romero Guidry, 83, of Vidor died Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at her home. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana, Joyce was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked fishing, horse racing and was known as an amazing cook. She was a health care provider and loved taking care of people. Visitation will Friday, April 1, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m....

Betty Sue Anderson

Betty Sue Anderson

Mar 26, 2016

Betty Sue Anderson, 78, died Saturday, March 26th, 2016 in Beaumont. She was a native of Gainesville, Texas and a longtime resident of Vidor and a school bus driver for the Vidor Independent School District were she retired. Betty loved all sports, listening to music, dancing and cats. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00...

John Willen Olivier

John Willen Olivier

Mar 25, 2016

John Willen Olivier, 74, of Vidor died Friday, March 25, 2016 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Opelousas, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. John Willen was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor where he performed numerous altar services and was a member of the Knights of Columbus....

Mary Lou Baker

Mary Lou Baker

Mar 24, 2016

Mary Lou Baker, 82, of Vidor died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence. A native of Silsbee, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mary was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin...

W.J. "Dub" Davis

W.J. "Dub" Davis

Mar 23, 2016

W.J. “Dub” Davis, 95, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Athens, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dub dedicated his life to public service to this community. Orange County Pct 4 Constable (Retired) Chief Deputy Dub Davis has passed away. W.J “Dub” Davis started his public service career...

Linda Faye Dixson

Linda Faye Dixson

Mar 23, 2016

Linda Faye Dixson, 69, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Port Arthur, Texas, she was a longtime resident in Vidor. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. She owned Linda's Day Care for 8 years and was a nursery aid at First Baptist. Linda was a...

Ethel Mccord

Ethel Mccord

Mar 22, 2016

Ethel M. McCord, 80, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ethel graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur and she is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. Ethel was the glue in the fabric...

Daniel Ray Nichols

Daniel Ray Nichols

Mar 21, 2016

Danny Nichols, 45, of Vidor died Monday, March 21st, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was lifelong resident of Vidor. Danny had a love for cooking and 4 wheelers. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Del-Rose...

Pete Bernard Pymm, Jr.

Pete Bernard Pymm, Jr.

Mar 20, 2016

Pete Pymm, Jr., 27, died Sunday, March 20th, 2016 in Beaumont. Pete was a native of Independence, LA but was a lifelong resident of Vidor who liked helping others and working on cars. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Pete is survived by his mother, Trecia Vaughn...