Obituaries
Daniel Lee Steele
Aug 2, 2009
Daniel Lee Steele, 28, of Cedar Park, TX died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Arkansas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor, before moving to Cedar Park 3 years ago. Daniel served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corps, were he just returned from his third tour of duty in...

James Gordon Aubin
Jul 28, 2009
James Gordon Aubin ,85, of Vidor passed away July 28, 2009 at Briarwood Nursing Home in Bellville, Texas. Mr. Aubin was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 12, 1924. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor, a graduate of Vidor High School, he served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and was a retired truck...
Lee Albert Newmann
Jul 25, 2009
Lee A. Newmann, 84, a Vidor resident since 1967 passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Lee was born in Arcadia, IA and spent his childhood growing up in Edcouch, TX. His lifetime occupation was that of a marine engineer and retired as a member of the MEBA. He served in the military during World War II, Korean War, and...

Richard H. Doyle
Jul 25, 2009
Richard H. Doyle, 81, of Vidor died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Fields, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Richard was a retired pipefitter and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral liturgy outside...

James Douglas Franklin, Sr
Jul 23, 2009
James D. Franklin, 56, of Vidor died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. James was a longtime resident of Houston, TX, before moving to Vidor 5 years ago. He was a glass glazer and attended Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Memorial...
Cynthia D. Sartor
Jul 21, 2009
Cynthia D. Sartor, 48, of Vidor died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009 at Del-Rose Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2009 at Memorial Funeral...
Billy E. Reagor
Jul 19, 2009
Billy E. Reagor, 61, of Vidor died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at his residence. A native of San Saba, TX, he has been a resident of Vidor since 1980. Billy was a coating specialist with Trinity Industries in Vidor. He was a lifelong member of the DAV and VFW Post #8246 in Vidor. Billy served his country in the U.S....

Michael Emmett Collins
Jul 18, 2009
Michael E. Collins, 52, of Vidor died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20,...

Myrtie Raomi Yaw
Jul 18, 2009
Myrtie R. Yaw, 60, of Vidor died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Stewart, MS., she was a lifetime resident of Orange County, and was a store clerk with Kraft Oil Company. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will...
Leon Lamar Broom
Jul 18, 2009
Leon L. Broom, 89, of Vidor died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Memorial Funeral...
Amith Baker, Jr.
Jul 16, 2009
Amith Baker, Jr., 75, of Vidor died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, he has lived in Vidor for 33 years, and was a retired iron worker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

Luther Benjamin Rains
Jul 15, 2009
Luther B. Rains, 83, of Vidor died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at his residence. A native of Garrison, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1970, and was a retired boilermaker with Jefferson Chemical/ Texaco Refinery. He served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Pine...

Jerome Klim
Jul 15, 2009
Jerome Klim, 60, of Sunray, TX., died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Vidor. A native of Phillipsburg, NJ., he has lived in Sunray since 1995, and was a operating engineer with Local # 953. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his wife Karen Klim of Sunray, sons Jeremy Brella of PA., and...
Retha Elaine Stelly
Jul 14, 2009
Retha E. Stelly, 67, of Vidor died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at her residence. A native of Port Arthur, she has lived in Vidor for 35 years and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation...
Ruth Freeman Wilson
Jul 14, 2009
Ruth F. Wilson, 87, of Vidor died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Bald Hill, TX., she has lived in Vidor since 1955, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn...
Clifford Edward 'Red' Talcott
Jul 11, 2009
Red Talcott, 89, of Vidor died Saturday, July, 11, 2009 at his residence. A native of Hardstey, OK, he has lived in Vidor since 1938. Red was a self employed mechanic. Red and Bertha Juanita celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary July 5. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July, 16, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Donald Ray Morris
Jul 11, 2009
Don R. Morris, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, FL died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Don was a native of Beaumont, TX, he has lived in Florida for the past 20 years. He was a graphic artist and was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services well be held at 10:00...

Lenora Guarnere
Jul 7, 2009
Nonie Guarnere, 41, of Vidor died Tuesday July 7, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Nonie was a manager of Dairy Queen and attended Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Eastgate United Pentecostal...

Wayne Newton Rowley
Jul 6, 2009
Wayne N. Rowley, 38, of Vidor died Monday, July 6, 2009 at his residence. A native of Nederland, TX, he was a vidor resident since 1995. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with cremation to follow. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 at Memorial...

Brenda Kay Ortega
Jul 6, 2009
Brenda K. Ortega, 41, of Vidor died Monday, July 6, 2009 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Brenda was homemaker and attended Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at...