Obituaries

Jeannine Wilkerson
Jun 9, 2008
Jeannine Wilkerson, 76, of Vidor died Monday, June 9, 2008 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. A lifelong resident of Newton, she has lived in Vidor for 6 years, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Rose City Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Memorial Funeral...

Jerry Allan Burkett
Jun 7, 2008
Jerry A. Burkett, 41, of Vidor died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Jerry was a self-employed carpenter. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home. Jerry is survived by his wife...

Agnes Elizabeth Lavallee
Jun 1, 2008
Agnes E. Lavallee, 48, of Vidor died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Vidor....

Gilford Joseph Abshire, Sr
May 28, 2008
Gil Abshire, 69, of Vidor died Wednesday, April 28, 2008 at Dubuis Hospital in Port Arthur. A native of Guedyan, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Gil was a maintenance worker for the oil fields and Wal-Mart. He was a member of Old Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May...

Ocie Andrew Linscomb
May 26, 2008
Ocie A. Linscomb, 79, of Mauriceville, died Monday, May 26, 2008 at his residence. A native of Orange County, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. Ocie was a retired supervisor for U.S. Steel and was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Memorial Funeral...

Clint Allen Sprinkle
May 23, 2008
Clint A. Sprinkle, 23, of Vidor died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Orange, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a boilermaker for Ohmstede. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Del...

Opal Schnitz-Hidalgo Herford
May 22, 2008
Opal Schnitz-Hidalgo Herford , 70, of Vidor died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at her residence. A native of Dewville, TX., she has lived in Vidor for 5 years, and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Not In Darkness Baptist Church of Orange. Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at China Cemetery...

Dorothy W. Daigle
May 21, 2008
Dorothy W. Daigle, 59, of Lumberton died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Lumberton, and a homemaker. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father Wade Crawford, and brothers Steven Crawford, and Marty Crawford. She is survived by her...

Catherine Dwyne Walker
May 16, 2008
Cathy, a loving Mother received her Angel wings while surrounded by her family after she lost a ninth month battle with cancer. A native of Kirbyville, Texas, Cathy lived in Orange for the past 8 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor , with burial to follow at...

Elnora Singleton
May 13, 2008
Elnora Singleton, 95, of Vidor died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Oragefield, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. She was a 1932 Vidor High School Graduate. Elnora was an employee of Gus Mayer for 25 years and a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Funeral...

William Collin Bailey, Jr.
May 12, 2008
William C. Bailey Jr., 71, of Vidor died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a retired radiator mechanic with Watson Radiator. He was a member of the NRA. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Gamble Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...

Edna Joyce Allen
May 11, 2008
Joyce Allen, 72, of Vidor died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a retired physicians assistant with Dr. Russell. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral...

Nellie Gilbreath
May 7, 2008
Nellie Gilbreath, 90, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Reklaw, TX., she has lived in Vidor since 1950, and was a homemaker. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Restlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will...

Oscar Bubby Ellis
May 4, 2008
Oscar 'Bubby' Ellis, 70, of Vidor died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Jefferson County, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Oscar was retired after 17 years and 4 months of faithful service with Wal-Mart. He was a member of the Vidor Historian Club, the Transportation Club of Beaumont, and...

Jarred Duane Edwards
May 3, 2008
Jarred D. Edwards, 15, of Vidor died Saturday, May 3, 2008 in Vidor. A native of Channelview, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 4 years, and was a student at Vidor Junior High School. He was a member of the Mighty Pirates 4H Club, Vidor Jr FFA, Vidor Track, Football, and Drama Club. He was an avid artist. Cremation...

David Cameron Goss
May 2, 2008
David 'Pots' Goss, 84, of Vidor died Friday, May 2, 2008 at his residence. A native of Langdale, AL, he lived in Vidor for the past 12 years. David retired as supervisor from Texas Eastern Pipeline after 28 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Nederland. He served his country during WW II in the U.S. Army....

Henry Allen Bairfield
Apr 27, 2008
Henry A. Bairfield, 61, of Vidor died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his residence. A native of Palestine, TX., he was a resident of Vidor, and was a retired electrician with BR Electric. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Del Rose Cemetery in...

Daniel Buren Ingham
Apr 24, 2008
Daniel B. Ingham, 59, of Orange died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at his residence. A lifelong residence of Orange, he was a retired TV repairman with Discount TV. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at...

Tina Marie Loftin
Apr 19, 2008
Tina M. Loftin, 52 of Vidor died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her residence. A native of Orange, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at...

Howard Andy Burnett, Sr
Apr 19, 2008
Andy Burnett, 63, of Vidor died April 19, 2008 at his residence. A native of DeQuincy, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Andy was a retired self employed carpenter and served his country in the US Air Force. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial...