Obituaries

Judy Elaine Lewing

Judy Elaine Lewing

Jun 13, 2016

Judy E. Lewing, 61, of Vidor died Monday, June 13, 2016 at Green Acres of Baytown in Baytown, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Judy loved crafts and cooking. She enjoyed going to the grandchildrens events to watch them, but most of all she loved to help people and always put others first....

Lurline Joyce Gillis

Lurline Joyce Gillis

Jun 9, 2016

Lurline Hollie Gillis, 85, joined our Heavenly Father on the evening of June 9th, 2016. Mrs. Gillis was born on July 5th, 1930 in Starks, LA to William and Jessie Hollie. A lifelong resident of Starks, LA, God and her family were her life. Mrs. Gillis was a founding member of Calvary Apostolic Church and spent twenty-three years with her...

J.D. Gill

J.D. Gill

Jun 6, 2016

J.D. Gill, 81, of Vidor died Monday, June 6th, 2016 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. A native of Slagle, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. JD was a member Gateway Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Call, Texas. He was the Maintenance Director for VISD and retired after 31 years in the maintenance department. Funeral services will be held...

Donald Roy Berndt, Sr.

Donald Roy Berndt, Sr.

Jun 6, 2016

Don Berndt, 79, died Monday, June 6th, 2016 in Beaumont. He was a native of Wonewoc, WI and a longtime resident of the Orange County area. Don served his country in the U.S. Navy and loved to hunt and fish. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. A visitation only will be on Friday, June 10,...

Raymond Galaviz

Raymond Galaviz

Jun 5, 2016

Raymond Galaviz, 83, of Vidor died June 5, 2016 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Vidor. Raymond learned mechanizing at a very young age working at Red's Garage in Vidor, he was a heavy equipment mechanic for Equipment Headquarters in Beaumont. Later in life he became a self contracted welder with...

Glen Palmer Hall

Glen Palmer Hall

Jun 3, 2016

Glen P. Hall, 66, of Buna died Friday, June 3rd, 2016 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. A native of Leesville, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor, before moving to Buna 10 years ago. Glen was a electrian for Seadril in Houston, TX for 7 years. He was an avid Fisherman, Hunter and Woodworker. Cremation arrangements were...

Jerry Dalton Fawcett

Jerry Dalton Fawcett

Jun 2, 2016

Jerry D. Fawcett, 75 of Vidor died Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A native of Silsbee, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jerry was a union boilermaker for 22 years at Bethlehem Steel. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Jerry was a member of DAV Post 236, American...

Robert "Bob" Lee Lloyd, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Lloyd, Sr.

May 25, 2016

Robert "Bob" Lee Lloyd, Sr., 80, died Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle area. Bob served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 23 years. He loved to hunt, fish and playing golf and was known to be very generous to all. He also...

Kadie Lynn Odom

Kadie Lynn Odom

May 24, 2016

Kadie Lynn Odom, 27, died Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 in Beaumont. She was a lifetime resident of Vidor who enjoyed baking cakes. Kadie loved being a mom and loved her two daughters very much. She had compassion and kindness for people and was known to be a very positive, outgoing person. She loved to read but especially loved spending quality...

John Frank Calvert

John Frank Calvert

May 24, 2016

John Calvert, 59, died Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at his home. A native of Bonham, TX and former resident of Deweyville, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. John worked as a tile setter for many years and also made things with leather in his spare time where he became known as "The Leather Man". He also enjoyed collecting...

Mallie "Mo" Bickham

Mallie "Mo" Bickham

May 16, 2016

Mallie Bickham, 79, of Vidor died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Starks, Louisiana, he was raised in Deweyville, TX and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mallie was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, were he was past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #5789....

Jerry "Superman" Neal Campbell

Jerry "Superman" Neal Campbell

May 15, 2016

Jerry N. Campbell, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, May 15th, 2016 at his residence. A native of Carbondale, Illinois, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jerry retired from Dupont Sabine River Works in Orange after 45 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a God fearing man. Jerry...

Shelia Ann Womack

Shelia Ann Womack

May 13, 2016

Shelia Cotton Womack, 63, died Friday, May 13th, 2016 in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor where she owned several small businesses. Sheila liked to read and write and earned her Bachelor's degree from Lamar University. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will...

Peggy Lou Goins

Peggy Lou Goins

May 12, 2016

Peggy Lou Goins, 86, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. A native of Nettleton, Arkansas she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Peggy enjoyed cooking, quilting and attending church but her passion was spending quality time with her grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2016 beginning at 6:00p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be...

Bradley Lee Dial

Bradley Lee Dial

May 12, 2016

Bradley Lee Dial, 40, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. Bradley was a lifelong resident of Vidor who enjoyed art and drawing, listening to music, and fishing. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A graveside service will be Monday, May 16, 2016 at...

Shirley Ann Bailey

Shirley Ann Bailey

May 12, 2016

Shirley Ann Bailey, 73, died Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Beaumont. Born in Jasper, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked to garden, go fishing, helping people, and attending church. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Vidor for many years. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m....

Linda Louise Blackmon

Linda Louise Blackmon

May 11, 2016

Linda Morgan Blackmon, 69, died Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Vidor. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and worked as a beautician in Vidor for many years. She was loved by her family and friends and will truly be missed by all. Visitation will be Saturday, May 14th, 2016...

Paul Edwin Heidleberg, Sr.

Paul Edwin Heidleberg, Sr.

May 10, 2016

Paul "Spunky Monkey" Heidleberg, 70, died Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 in Beaumont. Paul was a lifelong resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends but he especially enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home...

Maryellen Louviere

Maryellen Louviere

May 9, 2016

MaryEllen (Castilaw) Louviere, 80, died Monday, May 9th, 2016 in Vidor. A native of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Mrs. Louviere was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She loved gardening, canning, sewing and cooking and was a longtime member of T.O.P.S. and The Red Hat Society. She was loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed by all. She was...

William Richard "Rooter" Prewitt

William Richard "Rooter" Prewitt

May 6, 2016

Richard "Rooter" Prewitt, 65, of Vidor died Friday, May 6th, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Richard was a native of Hornbeck, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a member of the Pipefitter Local Union #211 for 40 years. Cremation arrangements were intrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Richard is survived by his...