Obituaries

Millie Smith Williams

Millie Smith Williams

Jun 7, 2013

Millie Smith Williams, 81, of Vidor died Friday, June 7, 2013 at her residence. A native of San Augustine, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Millie was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 10, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with...

Barbara Ann Danks

Barbara Ann Danks

Jun 5, 2013

Barbara A. Danks, 70 of Vidor died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at her residence. A native of Louisiana and longtime resident of Vidor, Barbara was a retired nurse and served in The United States Army. Barbara's passion in her retirement years was serving in the American Legion for 25 years, ten of those years she served as the commander for...

Danny Jack Lisenby

Danny Jack Lisenby

Jun 4, 2013

Danny Jack Lisenby, Sr., 72, of Vidor died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Houston, Texas he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Danny Jack was a Journeyman Iron Worker. He was a member of local unions #135 and #183. He was an avid pool player and attended Turning Point Church in Vidor. Funeral...

Rhonda Gaye Humberson

Rhonda Gaye Humberson

Jun 3, 2013

Rhonda G. Humberson, 53, of Vidor went home Monday, June 3, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Nederland, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Rhonda was a Sales Manager for American National Insurance Company. She was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June...

Regina Lynne Kittner

Regina Lynne Kittner

Jun 1, 2013

Regina L. Kittner, 47, of Bridge City died Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Orange. A native of Marshall, she was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle, and a bartender and member of the Elks Lodge in Beaumont. Regina was a member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5,...

Lillian Katherine Parker

Lillian Katherine Parker

May 30, 2013

Lillian K. Parker, 75, of Vidor died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Lillian was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be...

Ronnie Luther Erwin

Ronnie Luther Erwin

May 29, 2013

Ronnie L. Erwin, 63, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his residence. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a retired machinist with Exxon-Mobil Refinery. He served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at River of Life Church in Vidor under the direction...

James David 'Butch'  Vincent, Sr.

James David 'Butch' Vincent, Sr.

May 29, 2013

Butch Vincent, Sr., 60, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his residence. A native of Bremerton, WA., he was a longtime resident of Vidor, owner-operator of Butch's Salvage and Garage in Vidor, and a member of the Bandidos. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor under...

Mary Lou Beeson

Mary Lou Beeson

May 24, 2013

Mary Lou Beeson of Bulverde, TX., (formerly of Warren, TX) died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the age of 84. She was born May 17, 1929, in Warren, TX, to Emanuel and Vevie McDonald Allison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gorman 'Jiggs' Beeson; son, Gorman Daryl Beeson; brother Eddie Powers Allison;...

Raymond Wayne Steeley, Sr.

Raymond Wayne Steeley, Sr.

May 24, 2013

Raymond Wayne Steeley, Sr., was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Beaumont, Tx. His family moved to Vidor when he was a little boy. He attended Vidor schools from 1st-12thgrades, graduating in 1961. After graduation, Raymond joined the Navy, receiving a medical discharge after 6 months. Raymond met Rose Sharp in 1962. They married in 1967, and had 3 sons,...

Roudy John Henry Odom

Roudy John Henry Odom

May 24, 2013

Roudy John Henry Odom Born April 12, 1988 in Galveston, TX Roudy Odom, a 25 year old Vidor native, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Salmon Lake in Grapeland, TX, where he was currently residing. Viewing and visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, TX on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m....

Hae Dong Murdock

Hae Dong Murdock

May 19, 2013

Hae Dong Murdock, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her residence. A native of Pochon, South Korea, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Hae Dong was a homemaker and a member of Faith Chapel Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with...

Scott Lemual Anderson

Scott Lemual Anderson

May 19, 2013

Scott L. Anderson, 34, of Mauriceville died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. Scott was a lifelong resident of Mauriceville, and a dispatcher with Ground Shuttle. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor....

Charles Grover Wileman, Jr.

Charles Grover Wileman, Jr.

May 18, 2013

Charles Grover Wileman Jr. Charles G. Wileman, Jr., 76, of Vidor died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Williamsport, PA., Charles has lived in Vidor for 38 years, and was a retired pipefitter, with Bethlehem Steel. Charles served his country retiring after 20 years in the United States Navy, including 3 tours during...

Gladis Faye Chandler

Gladis Faye Chandler

May 17, 2013

Gladis F. Chandler, 75, of Vidor died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Houston, she has lived in Vidor for 53 years, and was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Gladis was preceded in death by her parents William and Gladis Joines. Gladis is survived by...

Carolyn Marie Peschka

Carolyn Marie Peschka

May 16, 2013

Carolyn Marie Jimerson Peschka was born June 4, 1926 in Martinsville, Texas. She departed this life for the next on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Vidor, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Obera Jimerson, her husband Joe Peschka, her brother Chester M Jimerson, and her granddaughter, Katie Pittman. She is survived by her son Craig...

Calvin Gene Carr

Calvin Gene Carr

May 15, 2013

Calvin Gene Carr, 72, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his residence. A native of Palestine, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 67 years and was a retired supervisor with DM Petroleum Operations. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at...

Dewaine Earl Loomis

Dewaine Earl Loomis

May 15, 2013

Dewaine E. Loomis, 65, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Bergeron, MI., he has lived in Vidor for 25+ years. Dewaine was a switchman with Econorail, and was a member of the NRA. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Dewaine was preceded in death by...

Molly Doris 'Dot' Crawford Barras

Molly Doris 'Dot' Crawford Barras

May 13, 2013

Molly 'Dot' Barras, 65, of Vidor died Monday, May 13, 2013 at her resident. A native of Silsbee, she has lived in Vidor since 1979, and was a cook with Changing Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor. Molly was a member of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist, TX. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation...

Keith Wayne Bowsher

Keith Wayne Bowsher

May 12, 2013

Keith W. Bowsher, 87, of Vidor died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Kindred Town and Country Hospital in Houston, Texas. A native of Monticello, IN., he has lived in Vidor since 1977, and was a retired ironworker. He served his country in the United States Navy, during WWII, and the Korean War. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,...