Obituaries

Apr 30, 2015

Apr 30, 2015

O.D. Stinson, 86, a lifelong resident of Vidor, died Thursday, April 30th, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He liked to go camping and was an avid fisherman. O.D. is survived by his 2 daughters, Anita Seabaugh and Janice Prewitt, 1 son, Danny Stinson, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances...

Apr 27, 2015

Carrol Maxwell, 79, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2015 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on July 21, 1935 in Vinton, Louisiana to Oscar and Velma Wigley. After graduating from South Park High School in 1953, Carrol attended Hotel Dieu School of Nursing. She completed her nursing education in 1955 and spent more...

Apr 27, 2015

Vidor resident Eddie Nels Johnson, age 54 has gone home to be with the Lord April 27, 2015, at his home in Vidor. Eddie was born May 17, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas to his mother Shirley Hogg and father Nels O. Johnson Jr.. Eddie graduated from Vidor High School and lived in Vidor most of his life. Eddie served...

Apr 22, 2015

Apr 20, 2015

Jerame "Big J" Allen Thibodeaux, 35, of Hammond, LA died April 20th, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK. A native of Las Vegas, NV, he lived in Hammond, LA for the past year. He attended Orangefield High School and was a self-employed carpenter. Jerame is survived by a daughter, Scantae Thibodeaux of San Diego, CA, mother and step-father Snuffy and James...

Apr 18, 2015

Melba Carlene Gravenmier, 90, a longtime resident of Vidor died on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 in Beaumont, Texas. She was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and also was a member of the Vidor chapter of T.O.P.S. Melba was a foster parent for 20 years and liked to spend...

Apr 15, 2015

Deceased Evelyn Maxine Smith Address: Vidor, Texas Family Telephone: (409) 656-9624 Religion: Church Affiliation: Marital Status: Divorced Age: 89 Date of Birth: April 15, 2015 Place of Birth: Buna, TX Date of Death: April 15, 2015 Place of Death: Vidor, TX 77662 Date of Funeral: 4/18/2015 Time of Funeral: 2:00 PM Place of Funeral: Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, Vidor,...

Apr 14, 2015

Frances L. Stinson, 85, of Vidor died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Frances was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2015 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation...

Apr 13, 2015

Apr 11, 2015

Donnie McDonald, 56, of Vidor died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Baptist of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Orange, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Donnie was the Safety Supervisor for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Solutions for over 12 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor where he was very active and...

Apr 9, 2015

James W. Adams, 92 of Vidor, TX. passed from this life April 9th at his residence. He was born September 7, 1922 to Arthur and Miram Adams in the Friendship Community. J.W. was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson and 6 siblings. He is survived by his wife Lucille of 73 years, daughters Jettie Young (Monty), Sharron Aycock...

Apr 6, 2015

John R. Biscamp, 60, of Vidor died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Jasper, TX, he was a longtime resident of Oakdale, La and the Southeast Texas area. John was a retired Federal Prison Guard and served his country during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Marine Corps. Funeral services will be held...

Apr 5, 2015

Apr 4, 2015

Albert F. Butcher Jr., 90, of Vidor died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his residence. A native of Ripon, California, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Albert was a retired welder and worked for Sabine Ships in Beaumont for over 15 years. He was a member of Seven Day Adventist Church in Beaumont. Albert is survived by his wife...

Apr 3, 2015

Ricky Williamson, 62, a lifelong resident of Vidor died Friday, April 3rd, 2015 in Conroe, Texas. He was a welder and a member of Pipefitters Local 195 in Nederland who loved to fish, hunt, doing woodworking and spending time at the lake on Toledo Bend. Ricky is survived by his loving wife Renee of 29 years, 5 daughters, Bridget Williamson...

Apr 3, 2015

Kristal Lindsey Coker passed away at her residence in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 32. She accomplished many things in her short life. She graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She also earned her Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law. Additionally, she held certification and licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Kristal...

Mar 31, 2015

Ruby Vernon Mellard, 96, died Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 in Pearland, Texas. She loved to attend her church where she was also a Sunday school teacher. Ruby loved to garden, read, but she especially enjoyed cooking. Ruby is survived by her son, William Fant of Bakersfield, CA, a sister, Marion Hughes of Nederland, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 9...

Mar 31, 2015

Kevin P. Smithson, 50, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Pasadena, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Kevin was a heavy equipment operator for I.B.E.W. Local Union #2286. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 3, 2015 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with...

Mar 30, 2015

Dick Edward Turner, 77, a longtime resident of Vidor died Monday, March 30th, 2015 in Pt. Arthur, TX. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 20 years of service. Dick also worked for the Beaumont Housing Authority in the maintenance department for 10 years. He enjoyed spending time in his garden but he was especially fond of spending quality...