Obituaries
Floyd Leon Parker, Sr
Nov 25, 2008
Floyd L. Parker, 69, of Vidor died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at his residence. A native of Yazoo City, MS, he was a longtime resident of Ripley, MS and Vidor, TX. Floyd was a retired Pipefitter and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Gautier, MS, he also was a Shriner and a past member of Local Union #117...

Harry Doyle Christian
Nov 24, 2008
Harry D. Christian, 84, of Kirkland, WA., died Monday, November 24, 2008 at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, Washington. A native of Vidor he has lived in Kirkland for 2 years, and was a retired manager with M&D Supply. Harry was also a past mason. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Memorial...
Rachael Lea Morgan
Nov 23, 2008
Rachael L. Morgan, 30, of Nederland died Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Hamshire. A native of Beaumont, she has lived in Nederland for 2 years, and was a nurse with Gulf Health Care for 5 years. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, TX. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Memorial...
Lurlene Wilson Seymore
Nov 22, 2008
Lurlene W. Seymore, 81, of Vidor died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at her residence. A native of Collingsworth County, TX, she has lived in Vidor for 28 years, and was a retired secretary with Houston Independent School District, and later became owner of Vidor Radiator. Lurlene was a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor, where she was active...

Arthur Donald Astley
Nov 21, 2008
Arthur Donald Don Astley was born March 25, 1923 to John E. and Anna (Frickel) Astley. Don entered the Navy during WWII and served also in Korea, serving 20 years and retired from the service. His service experience included trips in the Atlantic and Pacific, the Embassy in Spain, and the Orange Naval Station where he helped process ships returning...
Gwendolyn Lorraine Mattox
Nov 18, 2008
Gwendolyn L. Mattox, 42, of Buna died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her residence. A native of Danville, IL., she has lived in Buna for 5 years and was a homemaker. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with cremation to follow at Haven of Rest in Beaumont, TX....
Irene Lakey Bailey
Nov 18, 2008
Irene Lakey Bailey, 82, of Vidor died Monday, November 17, 2008 at her residence. A native of Ashland, Oklahoma, she has lived in Vidor for 51 years. Irene was a retired sales clerk with Bealls Department Store after 15 years. She was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church of Vidor, and a member of the Order of the Eastern...
Joseph Marion Bertrand
Nov 18, 2008
Joseph M. Bertrand, 58, of Vidor died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his residence. A native of Farmersville, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 55 years, and was a retired electrician after 35 years with IBEW #479. Joseph was a member of the NRA, and coached Vidor Girls Little League Softball on Operators Lane. Funeral services will begin at...

Jakob Aaron Munson-Boulet
Nov 17, 2008
Jakob Aaron Munson-Boulet infant son of Tonya Munson and Daryl Boulet of Vidor, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Jakob is survived by his loving parents, brothers Justin Beaver, Collin Boulet and Logan Boulet all...
Ivy Ethel Gill
Nov 16, 2008
Ethel Gill, 105, of Vidor died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Walnut Hill, LA, she has lived in Vidor since 1949. Ethel is a retired nurse and a member of EastGate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. She is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 914 in Vidor....

Timothy 'Tim' Donald Allen
Nov 13, 2008
Tim Allen, 35, of Waynesville, MO, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, before moving to Waynesville two years ago. Tim was a pipe welder and a member of North West Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008...

Charles Robert Lauderdale, Sr.
Nov 12, 2008
Charles Lauderdale, 72, of Vidor died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his residence. A native of Wyatt, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Charles was a retired switchman with Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of Freeway Church of Christ in Vidor. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Bald Prairie Cemetery,...

Thelbert James Says
Nov 12, 2008
TJ Says, 78, of Beaumont died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Lake Charles, LA, he was a longtime resident of Beaumont. TJ was a retired draftsman in the Construction Industry and was a member of Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont. A private memorial service will be held at a later time....
Elmer Dale Chandler
Nov 9, 2008
Elmer D. Chandler, 91, of Vidor died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his residence. A native of Bochita, OK., he has lived in Vidor since 1953, and was a retired iron worker after 22 years of faithful service with Local #125. Elmer served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November...

William Thomas Dearman
Nov 9, 2008
Thomas Dearman, 23, of Vidor died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX., he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. Thomas is survived by his mother...
Terrance Paul Lee, Sr.
Nov 4, 2008
Terrance P. Lee, Sr, 49, of Vidor died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Beaumont. A native of Villeplatte, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Terrance was a crane operator and attended Grace Community Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...
Dorothy Lucille Landry
Nov 3, 2008
Dorothy Landry ,94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and aunt, born March 9, 1914, in Milton, Louisiana, departed this life to be with her heavenly family November 3, 2008. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Willsie J. and Cecile L. (Ayo) Chauvin; her husband of 52 years Guy Landry, and nine brothers and sisters. Dorothy is also...

Robert Glenn Samonski
Nov 2, 2008
Robert Samonski,45, of Vidor died November 2, 2008 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. He was a nativeand a longtime resident of Seabrook, TX, before moving to Vidor 12 years ago. He worked as a Stewart for Taylors International Offshore and also served his country in the US Marine Corps. He was a member of Maplecrest...
Melba J. Barnard
Oct 29, 2008
Melba Barnard, 77, of LaBelle died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of LaBelle. Melba was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Fannett. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Jimmie Ray Sonnier
Oct 26, 2008
Jimmie R. Sonnier, 69, of Vidor died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Flynn, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jimmie was a retired Pipe fitter with Local Union #195 in Nederland and was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor. He served his country faithfully in the US Marine...