Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Viator
Aug 13, 2015
Dorothy A. Viator, 75, of Vidor died Thursday, August 13th, 2015 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Jefferson County, Texas, she was raised in Winnie and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dorothy was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Lamar University in the early 1980's....
Xavier Luke Alexander Parker
Aug 11, 2015
Xavier Parker infant son of Chris and Nicki Parker died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Memorial Hermann Childrens Hospital in Houston, TX. Xavier was born July 23, 2015 in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 14, 2015 at Christian Fellowship Worship Center in Beaumont, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor....
Windel Ruth Nugent
Aug 9, 2015
Ruth Nugent 10-15-43 8-9-15 Ruth nugent, 71, died Sunday, August 9th, 2015. She was born on October 15, 1943. Today God chose to bring His angel home. We will miss her with all of our hearts, everyday we will carry her within our hearts and memories. She has gone to prepare a wonderful home in heaven for all of us....
Michael Ray Worth
Aug 7, 2015
Michael Ray Worth, 61 of Vidor died Friday, August 7th, 2015. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed boxing, going to flea markets, and buying, selling and trading but he especially enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Worth, stepmother, Carolyn Worth, 2 daughters, Tracie Lynn and husband Elton of Vidor,...
Willard Thomas Jones
Aug 7, 2015
Willard T. Jones, 84 died Friday, August 7th, 2015 at home. A native of Pennington Gap, VA he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Willard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed raising cattle and baling hay. He is survived by his loving wife, Ivy Jones of 62 years, 2 sons, Ronnie Davis and...
Arliss Roland Yellott
Aug 6, 2015
Arliss Yellott, 88, died Thursday, August 6th, 2015 in Vidor. A native of DeQuincy, LA he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Arliss served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He loved to fish, hunt, and spend quality time with his loving family and friends. He was known as a master of practical jokes. Arliss is survived by...
Martha Dell Stringer
Aug 3, 2015
Martha Dell Stringer, 63 died Monday, August 3rd, 2015 in Beaumont. A native of Zavalla, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor since 1974. The things she loved to do the most was babysit her 2 grand daughters and shop on QVC. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Tommy Stringer, 3 sisters, Sue Heff, Dorothy...
Melba Courmier
Jul 31, 2015
Melba J. Courmier, 86, of Vidor died Friday, July 31st, 2015 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Melba attended Eastgate United Pentecostal Church and Faith Tabernacle Church both in Vidor. She was an avid motorcycle rider. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, August 3, 2015...
Robert "Buster" Eugene Clayton Jr.
Jul 30, 2015
Buster Clayton, 58, of Vidor died Thursday, July 30th, 2015 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. A native of Orange, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Buster was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, coaching all youth sports, tractors and big boats. He also enjoyed drawing and painting, but most of all he was a family man. Buster...
Barbara Jean Vanderwater
Jul 29, 2015
Barbara Jean Vanderwater, 58, of Vidor died Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 at her residence. A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, she was a lifelong resident of Pineville, Louisiana before moving to Vidor 7 years ago. Barbara was a member of Victory Bible Baptist Church in Vidor. She was an avid dish game player and loved crocheting. Funeral services will be held...
Lisa Daine Ramos
Jul 27, 2015
Lisa D. Ramos, 51, of Vidor died Monday, July 27th, 2015 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Lumberton before moving to Vidor in 2009. Lisa was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor....
Barbara Ann Hardy
Jul 22, 2015
Barbara Ann McInnis Hardy, 76, died on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and over the years she was involved in numerous community organizations. She liked to paint, go fishing, doing craft work, and spending time on her computer. Barbara is survived by 5 daughters, Louise Womack and husband Rick, Martha Smith and...
Mary Joyce Lewis
Jul 22, 2015
Mary J. Lewis, 66, of Vidor passed away Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at her residence. A native of Little Rock, AR, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Vidor at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Mary is survived...
Dr. H.J. Cothern, Jr.
Jul 21, 2015
Dr. H.J. Cothern, Jr., 82 died Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 in Beaumont. Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, Dr. Cothern was a longtime resident of Vidor and served as the Vidor Independent School District Superintendent for 9 years. He loved to travel all over the world and for many years he owned and operated his own travel agency. Dr. Cothern is survived...
Velma Louise Borel
Jul 21, 2015
Velma Louise Borel, 82, died Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. She was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle area before settling down and making her home in Vidor. She was a member of the Pirate Sam Travel Club of Vidor and also of Community Church of Orange. Velma loved spending quality time with her family and friends and will be...
Jackie Claudine Navarre
Jul 20, 2015
Claudine Navarre, 74, died on Monday, July 20th, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. A longtime resident of Winnie, TX, Claudine was a member of Old Faith Chapel in Vidor and an avid bird watcher. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many and will be greatly missed. Claudine is survived by her husband...
Claudene Powers
Jul 20, 2015
Claudene Powers, 75, a longtime resident of Vidor, died Monday, July 20th, 2015 in Beaumont. She liked to crochet and collect anything and everything that was "Elvis", but she especially loved to spend time in her garden and working with flowers. Claudene is survived by 2 sons, Jerry Evans of Oregon and Lee Jay Powers of Florida, a daughter, Darlene...
Donna Louise Smith
Jul 13, 2015
Donna L. Smith, 73 of Vidor died Monday, July 13th, 2015, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast of Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Donna was a former troop leader of Cub Scouts Pack #219. She was an avid cook and sewer. She always had an open door policy with her children and...
Ruby Doris Smith
Jul 11, 2015
Ruby D. "Ladner" Smith, 93 died Saturday, July 11th, 2015 in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor who loved to cook and was very involved with the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., E. Harvey Horn, Post 8246 in Vidor. She also loved to spend time with her friends and especially her family and will be greatly missed. Ruby...
Earl "E.J." Jacob Chambers
Jul 10, 2015
E.J. Chambers, 87, of Evadale died Friday, July 10th, 2015 at Baptist Hospital of South East Texas in Beaumont. A native of Jasper, TX, he was a longtime resident of Evadale. E.J. retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Beaumont after 28 years as a mechanic. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Evadale. E.J. was an...