Obituaries

Sarah Michelle Ferris

Sarah Michelle Ferris

Oct 12, 2012

Sarah M. Ferris, 44, of Vidor died Friday, October 12, 2012 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Sarah was a RN for Epic Home Health. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A gathering for family and friends will begin at...

Leonard Charles 'Jack' Fugate

Leonard Charles 'Jack' Fugate

Oct 10, 2012

Jack Fugate, 93, of Beaumont died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Summer Place Nursing and Rehab in Beaumont. A native of Jennings, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and Chicago, ILL., before moving to Beaumont 7 years ago. Jack was a retired Electrical Engineer for Perma Cor Inc. He served his country in the US Army during WWII...

Cecil Charley Frederick

Cecil Charley Frederick

Oct 10, 2012

Cecil C. Frederick, 82, of Vidor died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at his home in Vidor. He was born in Beaumont and lived in Vidor since 1961. Cecil served in the US Army Corps of Engineers and for the Texas Highway Patrol. He was employed by Quatum and retired after 36 years there. He also enjoyed being a Paramedic Instructor,...

Patsy Florine Van Winkle

Patsy Florine Van Winkle

Oct 9, 2012

Patsy F. Van Winkle, 74, of Vidor died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at her residence. A native of Orange, she has lived in Vidor for 12 years, and was a homemaker. Patsy was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

David Kurdupski, Jr.

David Kurdupski, Jr.

Oct 7, 2012

David Kurdupski, Jr., 23, of Vidor died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, Louisiana. David was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a fitter with STI. David was a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Ronald Dale Waits, Sr.

Ronald Dale Waits, Sr.

Oct 4, 2012

Ronald Waits, 76, of Vidor died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas. A native of Georgetown, OH., he has lived in Vidor for 30 years and was a retired truck driver with Petrolane. Ronald served his country in the United States Army. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 8, 2012 at...

Thelda Jean Van Metre

Thelda Jean Van Metre

Oct 4, 2012

Jean Van Metre, 75, of Vidor died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Ponchatoula, LA., she has lived in Vidor for 42 years, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at 3:00...

Eleanor Rose Johnson

Eleanor Rose Johnson

Sep 29, 2012

Eleanor R. Johnson, 85, of Vidor died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas to Peter and Sadie Palermo and had been a longtime resident of the area. Eleanor was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...

Mary Blanche Almond

Mary Blanche Almond

Sep 29, 2012

Mary B. Almond, 72, of Vidor died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont,TX, she was a Vidor resident since 2005. Mary was a retired RN and PNP with the State of Texas. She was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...

James William 'Jw' Johnson

James William 'Jw' Johnson

Sep 26, 2012

JW Johnson, 79, of Vidor died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. A native of Sour Lake, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. JW was a retired operator in the construction industry. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial...

Larkin Calvin Franklin

Larkin Calvin Franklin

Sep 26, 2012

Larkin C. Franklin, 75, of Vidor died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. A native of Houston, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Larkin was a retired English Instructor from Lamar College Orange and a rancher. He was also a Rodeo Promoter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Church...

Bess Dickson

Bess Dickson

Sep 25, 2012

Bess Dickson, 102, of Humble, TX died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at her daughters residence. A native of Waxahachie, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Humble. Bess was retired Decorator for Sears and Roebuck. She was a member of First baptist church where she taught Sunday School for 55 years. Bess volunteered at Baptist Hospital...

Hayley Dawn Williford

Hayley Dawn Williford

Sep 23, 2012

Hayley D. Williford, 47, of Vidor died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Lakes Charles Memorial Hospital in Lakes Charles, LA. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, TX. Hayley was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. She is survived by sons Jason Wiiliford and Brandon J....

Genevieve 'Jenny' Morgan Norris

Genevieve 'Jenny' Morgan Norris

Sep 21, 2012

Genevieve M. Norris, 85, of Vidor died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Vidor Health and Rehab Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, she has lived in Vidor for 63 years and was a former City Secretary for 15 years for the City of Vidor. Genevieve was a longtime member of Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will...

Fred Baker Marsh, Sr.

Fred Baker Marsh, Sr.

Sep 20, 2012

Fred B. Marsh, Sr., 76, of Vidor died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Vicksburg, MS., he has lived in Vidor since 1998 and was a oilfield floor hand with Wactor Oilfield Services. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Ramona B. Gunn

Ramona B. Gunn

Sep 18, 2012

Ramona B. Gunn, 82, of Vidor died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Ramona was a native of Old Hickory, TN. Ramona served in music and drama ministry with her husband for 45+ years, she was a homemaker, and a private music teacher. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 21, 2012...

Dorothy Jean Dewitt

Dorothy Jean Dewitt

Sep 16, 2012

Dorothy J. Dewitt, 75, of Vidor died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Garrison, TX., she has lived in Vidor for 56 years, and was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral...

Terry Lynn 'Aunt T' Phelps

Terry Lynn 'Aunt T' Phelps

Sep 14, 2012

Terry L. Phelps, 52, of Vidor died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Terry was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Terry was preceded in...

Eddie Ray Mccarver Sr

Eddie Ray Mccarver Sr

Sep 14, 2012

Eddie R. McCarver Sr, 65, of Beaumont died Friday, September 14, 2012 at his residence. A native of Orange, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Beaumont. Eddie was a retired truckdriver and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle's Post 2523. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Funeral services will be...

Willie Etta 'Sis' Skiles

Willie Etta 'Sis' Skiles

Sep 13, 2012

Willie Etta Skiles, known to her children and grandchildren as Momma and Maw-Maw was affectionately known as “Sis” to Everyone. Sis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 92. Sis was born in Yantis, Texas on October 24, 1919....