Obituaries

Otha 'Blue' Everett Oldbury

Otha 'Blue' Everett Oldbury

Jul 3, 2014

Blue Oldbury, 80, of Vidor died Thursday at his residence. Blue was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He was owner operator of C.R.C Motor Company and Oldbury Mobil gas station on Hwy 105, among other business in Vidor over the years. Blue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served his country...

Pamela Ann Langham

Pamela Ann Langham

Jun 30, 2014

Pamela A. Langham, 58, of Vidor died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Pamela was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, July 20,...

Cherry Lynn Marshall

Cherry Lynn Marshall

Jun 29, 2014

Cherry L. Marshall, 65, of Vidor died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center in Vidor. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Cherry was a member of First Baptist Church of Deweyville and was a retired House Keeper. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at First Baptist Church in...

James Purvis Wilson

James Purvis Wilson

Jun 26, 2014

James Purvis Wilson, 84, of Vidor, Texas passed Thursday, June 26, 2014. Purvis was born in Kirbyville on July 5, 1929 to Ottis N. Wilson and Modelle Glenn Wilson. After graduating from Silsbee High School in 1946 Purvis served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1956. He then graduated with honors from Lamar University with a business degree....

Mary Joe Riddick

Mary Joe Riddick

Jun 25, 2014

'Hey Lady' Mary Joe 'The Walmart Lady' Riddick Mary J. Riddick, 51, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Mary was a sales associate with Walmart in Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on...

Alto Wayne Dougharty

Alto Wayne Dougharty

Jun 25, 2014

Alto Wayne Dougharty, 94, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Rosenburg, TX., Alto was a retired banker with First National Bank of Jasper. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor, with burial to follow at...

Mary Ruth Harris

Mary Ruth Harris

Jun 22, 2014

Mary R. Harris, 67, of Vidor died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her residence. A native of Jasper, AL., Mary was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a retired janitor with VISD. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor....

Darrell Glen Gray

Darrell Glen Gray

Jun 21, 2014

Darrell G. Gray, 51, of Vidor died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at his residence. A native of Galveston, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Darrell was a Tiler Sitter for Floor Connection and was an avid wood carver. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Darrell is survived by his sons Justin Matthew Gray of...

Evelyn 'Polly' Pauline Davis

Evelyn 'Polly' Pauline Davis

Jun 19, 2014

Polly Davis, 94, of Vidor died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Deweyville, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Polly was a retired bank teller with First National Bank in Beaumont and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm...

Nada 'Bonnie' Bonita Mansfield

Nada 'Bonnie' Bonita Mansfield

Jun 18, 2014

Bonnie Mansfield, 82, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, She was a longtime resident of Vidor. Bonnie was a homemaker and a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 23, 2014 at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church,...

Johnie Clinton Cryer

Johnie Clinton Cryer

Jun 16, 2014

Johnie C. Cryer, 74, of Vidor died Monday, June 16, 2014 at his residence. A native of Anacoco, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Johnie was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Local Union #450 in Mont Belvieu, TX. He was a member of the Tunica Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana and served his country in the US Navy....

Dorothy Laverne Hampshire

Dorothy Laverne Hampshire

Jun 15, 2014

Dorothy Laverne Hampshire, 79, of Vidor died Sunday, June 15, 2014 in a devastating house fire. A native of Perry, FL., Dorothy was a Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, One that will be sorely missed. A gathering for family and friends will begin at 6:00 pm, Friday, evening, June 27 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...

Lloyd Harrison Cruea, Sr.

Lloyd Harrison Cruea, Sr.

Jun 11, 2014

Lloyd H. Cruea, Sr., 79, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Troy, OH., he was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a retired blacksmith. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Lloyd is survived by his sons: Lloyd H. Cruea, Jr., Dennie Cruea, Timothy Cruea, and...

Johnson Dale Sonnier, Sr.

Johnson Dale Sonnier, Sr.

Jun 11, 2014

Dale Sonnier, Sr., 80, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Beaumont. A native of Vinton, LA., Dale was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a retired foreman with Southwest State Steel. Dale served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will be...

Ray Lee Bixby

Ray Lee Bixby

Jun 9, 2014

Ray L. Bixby, 65, of Vidor died Monday, June 9, 2014 at his residence. A native of Fort Worth, Ray was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a retired electrician with Union Local #20. Ray served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will be...

Paul Eugene Mack

Paul Eugene Mack

Jun 8, 2014

Paul E. Mack, 66, of Vidor died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, Paul was a longtime resident of Vidor and a retired crane operator with Local #450. Paul was an avid deer hunter and billiards player. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will...

Dennis Ray Haley, Sr.

Dennis Ray Haley, Sr.

Jun 7, 2014

Dennis R. Haley, Sr., 57, of Brookeland, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur. A native of Vidor, Dennis was a longtime resident of Brookeland. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor....

Rae Cohen

Rae Cohen

Jun 7, 2014

Rae Cohen, 75, of Vidor died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her residence. A native of Buffalo, NY, she was a longtime resident of San Diego, CA, before moving to Vidor seven years ago. Rea was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Rea is survived by her sons Robert Cohen of San Diego, CA, Steven Cohen...

Betty Lou Robinson

Betty Lou Robinson

Jun 4, 2014

Betty Lou Robinson, 60, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she resided in Grand Prairie, TX, for 28 years before moving to Vidor a year ago. Betty was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 9, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Betty Jo Jones Flannigan

Betty Jo Jones Flannigan

Jun 4, 2014

Betty J. Jones Flannagin, 79, of Vidor died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Votaw, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Betty was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in VIdor and she retired as Food Service Manager for VISD. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June...