Obituaries
Cherrie Loftin
Jun 14, 2015
Cherrie Gay Loftin, 51, of Vidor died Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Kermit, Texas she was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a homemaker, mother, and wife who loved the ocean, beaches and anything tropical. Cherrie is survived by her husband Donald Loftin, son, Shelby Loftin of Vidor, sisters, Kimila...
Richard "Wes" Harrell, Sr.
Jun 13, 2015
Richard "Wes" Harrell, Sr., 61 of Diana, Texas and formerly of Vidor, died Saturday, June 13th, 2015. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan who enjoyed cooking outdoors especially on the BBQ. Wes love to spend quality time with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife Betty of 43 years, son, Richard Harrell, Jr. and wife Geraldine...
Patricia M. Flores
Jun 12, 2015
Patricia M. Flores, 74, died on Friday, June 12th, 2015 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed doing craftwork and traveling. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Jerry Flores, 3 sons, Roger Wilkins and wife Kari of Tacoma, WA, David Wilkins and wife Renee' of Vidor, and Jeff Flores and wife...
Hilda Cormier
Jun 12, 2015
Hilda Cormier, 75, a longtime resident of Vidor died Friday, June 12th, 2015 at her home. She belonged to many organizations including Our Lady of Lourdes Senior Club and Money Counters, Sears Retiree Alumni, Fibromyalgia Support Group, the Cajun Choir and Cajun Club, Spirit of Hope Fellowship and the Legion of Mary Support Group. Hilda is survived by her loving...
Richard Ames
Jun 11, 2015
Richard Ames, 83 a longtime resident of Vidor, died Thursday, June 11th, 2015 at his home. He was an avid radio control airplane modeler who enjoyed being around his friends in the airplane club. Richard is survived by his son, Michael and wife Marie Frances Ames, 2 sisters, Elaine Wood and Dolores Custer, and 2 brothers, Rodney Ames and Mike...
Edna Phillips
Jun 11, 2015
Edna Clary Phillips, 85 died Thursday, June 11th, 2015. She was a proud lifelong resident of Vidor who volunteered her time and love at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont for 20 years. Edna loved to travel and was very devoted to her immediate family and extended family. She had a litttle dog named Roscoe whom she also loved very much. Edna...
Harold Eugene Schild
Jun 10, 2015
Harold Eugene Schild, 71, a longtime resident of Vidor died in Houston on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Bertha Schild, 3 sons, Brian Thompson of Vidor, Terry Thompson of Greenville, IN., and John Schild of Vidor. He is also survived by 3 daughters, Angie, Donna, and Melissa, and 6 grandchildren. A...
Ruth Wood
Jun 8, 2015
Ruth Wood, 90, of Vidor died Monday, June 8th, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Matagorda County, Texas but lived in Vidor for the last 56 years. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Thomas A. Wood, brother, George R. Ward and daughter-in-law, Virginia Drake Wood. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Donna Bowen...
Kathryn Frances Fontenot
Jun 2, 2015
Kathryn F. Fontenot, 80, of Vidor died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her residence. A native of Woodville, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Kathryn enjoyed working outside in the yard and was an animal lover. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Evadale, TX, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will...
Martha Lou Trumble
May 27, 2015
Martha Trumble, 86 died Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 in Silsbee. She was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Buna. She worked for the Vidor Independent School District where she retired and was also the owner of the Trumble Cafe in Buna. Martha liked to crochet, quilt, and bird watching and was known to serve a mean cup of...
Christine M. Stone
May 25, 2015
Christine M. Stone, 88, of Orangefield died Monday, May 25, 2015 at Cypress Glen Nursing Home in Port Arthur, TX. Chris was a past worthy matron of the order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Port Arthur, TX. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield, TX. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 28,...
Henrietta Smith
May 24, 2015
Henrietta H. Smith passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2015 at 1:05p.m.. Born April 27, 1935 in West Lake, LA to parents Henry Hafer and EPauline Vincent Hafer. Henrietta had 4 children, the oldest son Earl H. Johns-passed away October 2002, daughters Marla D. Cherry and husband Mike Cherry of Kountze, TX & Vonda L. Nelson and Gary Black of Vidor,...
Tennie Lucille Webster
May 22, 2015
Tennie Lucille Erskine Henley Webster went home on May 22, 2015. Tennie was born January 10, 1925 to Robert R. and Mary Tennessee Erskine. She spent her childhood in Odds, Texas. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Barney R. Henley Sr., son Joseph David Henley, daughter Kathleen Hayslip, second husband Carl Webster, and grandson Joseph Read Henley....
Tommie L. Sherrod
May 22, 2015
Tommie L. Sherrod, 88, of Vidor died Friday, May 22nd, 2015 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Burkeville, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Tommie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at...
Jimmy Savoy
May 22, 2015
Jimmy R. Savoy, 45, of Lumberton died Friday, May 22, 2015 in Vidor. A native of Port Sulfur, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jimmy was a football fan, New Orleans Saints and LSU, and a NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon. Graveside serves were held at 10:00 am Friday, May 29, 2015 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Jimmy...
Layton "Butch" Earl Lockett
May 21, 2015
Butch Lockett, 71, of Vidor died Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Vidor. A native of Sioux City, Iowa, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Butch worked for the Department of Public Safety in Alaska for 10 years. He served his country in the US Marine Corps. and was an associate member of the DAV Tiger Lyons Chapter #236 in...
Louis Earl Andrews
May 21, 2015
Earl Andrews, 84, of Vidor died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home. A native of High Island, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Earl was the past pastor of Fannett gospel tabernacle over 15 years in Fannett, TX. He was the past District Superintendent of Church of God. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral...
Herbert "Herb" Wynne Myers
May 20, 2015
Herb W. Myers, 83, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Orange, TX, he was a lifelong resident of VIdor. Herb was owner/operator of the Exxon Station for 25 years in Vidor and Herbs Inspection station for 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 24,...
Media Boswell
May 20, 2015
Media Boswell, 94, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, TX. A native of Noble, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Media was a Secretary with American National Insurance company for many years and was a homemaker in the later years of her life. She was a member of Maple...

Ida "Tiny" Mae Derise
May 19, 2015
Ida Mae Derise, 59, of Orange died Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at UTMB in Galveston, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Orange recently. Ida was a homemaker and was a member of Old Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial...