Obituaries

Joseph Richard Kessell

Joseph Richard Kessell

Mar 21, 2014

Joseph R. Kessell, 61, of Vidor died Friday, March 21, 2014 at his residence. A native of South Charleston, WV., Joseph was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a sales associate with William George Produce. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Vidor Church of Christ in Vidor under the direction of...

Gary Lee Janise

Gary Lee Janise

Mar 20, 2014

Gary L. Janise, 62, of Vidor died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, Gary was a longtime resident of Vidor, and was a account manager with Orr Safety Corp. Gary served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Gary was a member of Turning Point Church of Vidor. Funeral services will...

Gayle Lea Cryer

Gayle Lea Cryer

Mar 19, 2014

Gayle L. Cryer, 68, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, Gayle was a longtime resident of Vidor and a retired custodian with VISD. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation...

Ronnie Eugene Mclaughlin

Ronnie Eugene Mclaughlin

Mar 19, 2014

Ronnie E. McLaughlin, 70, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Village Creek Nursing Home in Lumberton. A native of Beaumont, Ronnie was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a general construction laborer. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...

James Manning Harder, Jr.

James Manning Harder, Jr.

Mar 19, 2014

James M. Harder, Jr., 66, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, James was a retired custodian with VISD. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held...

Melvin Otis Huckaby

Melvin Otis Huckaby

Mar 18, 2014

Melvin O. Huckaby, 78, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, Melvin was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a retired process operator with Bayer Refinery in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial...

Carla Mae Snider

Carla Mae Snider

Mar 16, 2014

Carla Mae Snider 3.9.31 - 3.16.14 Our Beloved Mom, MaMaw, and friend went Home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2014 at the age of 83. She was well known for her Love of God, family and friends. She loved her kitchen and cooking for everyone. She loved going on cruises with her family and fellowship with her...

Robert K. Shivers

Robert K. Shivers

Mar 14, 2014

Robert K. Shivers, 68, of Vidor died Friday, March 14, 2014 in Vidor. Robert was a native of Winnsboro, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Robert worked for County and State Police Departments, before retiring with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served his...

Elois Martha Garvin

Elois Martha Garvin

Mar 13, 2014

Elois M. Garvin, 92, of Beaumont died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at her residence. Elois was a native of Orange County, TX, she was a longtime resident of Beaumont. She was a member of Victory Temple Church in Beaumont. Elois was a homemaker and a loving WIfe, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm...

Donnie Ray Boggs Sr

Donnie Ray Boggs Sr

Mar 13, 2014

Donnie R. Boggs Sr., 72, of Vidor died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center. Donnie was a native of Cumberland, KY, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Donnie was a Sheet Metal Worker with the Local Union in Orange. He served country in the US Air Force. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm...

Fritzie Mabry Melvin

Fritzie Mabry Melvin

Mar 12, 2014

Fritzie M. Melvin, 78, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her residence. A native of Upshur County, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Fritzie was a retired cook. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Del-Rose Cemetery in Vidor. A...

Kelvin Leroy Brown

Kelvin Leroy Brown

Mar 12, 2014

Kelvin L. Brown, 58, of Vidor died Wednesday, March 13, 2014 at College Street Health Care in Beaumont. Kelvin was a native of Hoxie, KS, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Kelvin was an avid bowler and bowled several perfect 300 games. He was a member of the World Bowling Association and a member of the united Lumber Nation....

Colleen Lower Williams

Colleen Lower Williams

Mar 6, 2014

Colleen L. Williams, 87, of Rochelle, TX., died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her residence. Born in Oil City, PA., Colleen was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, before moving to Rochelle 7 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Mauriceville under the direction of Memorial Funeral...

Ray Priest Thompson

Ray Priest Thompson

Mar 6, 2014

Ray P. Thompson, 85, of Vidor died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, Ray was a longtime resident of Vidor, and was a Safety & Health Supervisor with Gulf States Utilities Company. Ray served his country in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Funeral services...

Morris John Vogel

Morris John Vogel

Mar 4, 2014

Morris John Vogel, 67, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Morris graduated from Vidor High School in 1965, and from Texas A&M University in 1969 with a B S in Psychology and a minor degree in History. Morris worked for various construction companies, various law enforcement...

Barbara Ann James

Barbara Ann James

Mar 4, 2014

Barbara A. James, 73, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Alexandria, LA., Barbara was a longtime of resident of Vidor, and a homemaker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor under the direction of Memorial...

Carmadle Locke

Carmadle Locke

Mar 2, 2014

Carmadle Locke, 92, of Vidor died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Carmadle was a native of White City, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Carmadle was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and was a member of the order of Eastern Star Chapter #912. Funeral services will be held at...

Wilma Jean Eaves

Wilma Jean Eaves

Mar 2, 2014

Wilma J. Eaves, 93, of Vidor died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Sand Springs, OK., Wilma was a longtime resident of Vidor, and a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Eaves...

Mark Alan Dowden

Mark Alan Dowden

Mar 1, 2014

Mark A. Dowden, 47, of Vidor died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his residence. Mark was a native of Nederland, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mark was a member of South Park Baptist Church in Beaumont and was a supervisor with Chicago Bridge and Iron. Mark is survived by his Partner of 21 years James Huffman of...

Kathleen Ann Smith

Kathleen Ann Smith

Mar 1, 2014

Kathy Smith, 62, of Vidor died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. Kathy was a native of Rhode Island and she was a longtime residence of Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Old Faith Church in...