Obituaries

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...

Ben Burkett

Ben Burkett

Mar 19, 2016

Ben Burkett, 70 died Saturday, March 19th, 2016 in Vidor. A native of Joaquin, Texas Ben was a longtime resident of Vidor who worked as a steelworker in the petroleum industry. He liked to hunt and fish but mostly he enjoyed spending quality time with his loving family and friends. Ben is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeannine...

Ryan Douglas Caldwell

Ryan Douglas Caldwell

Mar 13, 2016

Ryan Douglas Caldwell, infant son of Wendy and Henry Caldwell died Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Ryan is survived by his parents, grandparents, Melvin and Lois Caldwell of Sheperd, TX, David Loftin of Vidor...

Alyvia Lea Hebert

Alyvia Lea Hebert

Mar 11, 2016

Alyvia Lea Hebert our "Lyvie Lou" a beautiful five year old who brightened up our world with her sweet smile and happy spirit. She loved her mommy most of all and playing with her cousins Ace and Amielle. She walked this earth surrounded with happiness and love. The good Lord took her home to play on Heaven's streets in perfect...

Nelda Loraine Eaves

Nelda Loraine Eaves

Mar 10, 2016

Nelda Eaves, 71, of Vidor died Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Nelda was a homemaker and a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Turning Point Church, with burial to follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor....

Mia Kaylynn Spell

Mia Kaylynn Spell

Mar 8, 2016

Mia Kaylynn Spell, infant girl of Kayla and Tommy Spell of Vidor, died Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Mia is survived by her parents, grandparents, Debra Jenkins and Jefferson Noe, Sr. of Vidor, Monica and Adrian Hutto of Sulphur, LA, step-grandfather, Tommy Pearson of Vidor, 2 sisters, Arlicia Landrum and Ryleigh Jenkins, aunt,...

Ross Anthony Whitaker

Ross Anthony Whitaker

Mar 8, 2016

Ross Anthony Whitaker infant boy of Blake Whitaker and Lacey Comeaux died March 8th, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Ross is survived by his parents Blake Whitaker and Lacey Comeaux of Vidor, TX, grandparent Steve Comeaux of Lake Charles, LA, Amy Comeaux and Michael Jones of Vidor,...

Harlee Shae Miller

Harlee Shae Miller

Mar 8, 2016

Harlee Shae Miller, infant girl of Tiffany and Paul Miller died Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Harlee is survived by her parents, grandparents, Thomas and Carol Wildes of West Orange, and Paul and Lisa...