Obituaries

Merle Luker

Merle Luker

Jan 15, 2009

Merle Luker, co-owner of Orange County Publishing Company Inc., Four Star Press and Publisher of the Vidor Vidorian and Vidorian Shopper died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Luker was born March 13, 1916 in Grapeland, Texas to Callie Amanda Spence Luker and Albert Henry Luker. He grew up in Grapeland, TX., graduating...

Ashley Neline Dorchuck

Ashley Neline Dorchuck

Jan 14, 2009

\r\n Ashley N. Dorchuck, 26, of Vidor died Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Kirbyville, TX. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery...

Larry Eugene Duke, Sr.

Larry Eugene Duke, Sr.

Jan 13, 2009

\r\n Larry E. Duke, Sr., 73, of Vidor died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Voth, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1943, and was a Iron Worker with Local # 125. He was a member of the Vidor American Legion post # 112, Larry served his country in the...

Elese Kay Clark

Elese Kay Clark

Jan 13, 2009

Elese K. Clark, 91, of Vidor died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Shelby County, TX., she was a retired retail clerk with The White House Department Store. Elese was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor, TX. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial...

June Lee Bright

June Lee Bright

Jan 11, 2009

June L. Bright, 78, of Vidor died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Joaquin, TX., she was a longtime resident of Vidor. June retired after 26 years of working in the food service department at Oak Forest Elementary School in Vidor. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14,...

Marcus Allen Desha

Marcus Allen Desha

Jan 9, 2009

Marcus Allen Desha, 29, of Mauriceville died Friday, January 9, 2009 at his residence. A native of Galveston, TX, he has lived in Mauriceville for the last 4 years. Marcus was a 1998 Lumberton High School graduate and a cook. Graveside services will held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, under the direction...

Patricia Ann Harvey

Patricia Ann Harvey

Jan 6, 2009

Patricia Ann Harvey, treasured wife, beloved mother and adored grandmother passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Pat is survived by her husband Charles Harvey of Vidor, son Chuck Harvey and his wife Debra of Austin, daughter Ginger Oulapour and her husband Abbas of Vidor, brothers...

William Henry 'Bill' Mitchell

William Henry 'Bill' Mitchell

Jan 5, 2009

Bill Mitchell, 91, of Vidor died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Longville, LA., he has lived in Vidor since 1950, and was a retired construction worker with Union Local # 2232 in Orange. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Funeral services will begin at 2:00...

Donald Paul Hennigan

Donald Paul Hennigan

Jan 4, 2009

Donald P. Hennigan, 27, of Orange died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange, Texas. A lifelong resident of Orange, he was a hotel clerk with Super 8 Motel in Orange. Donald was a LCM High School class of 2000 graduate. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will be held...

Rocky Mark Herring

Rocky Mark Herring

Dec 28, 2008

Rocky Herring, 51, of Vidor died Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Burn and Trauma Center in Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a long time resident of Vidor. Rocky was a self-employed contractor and was a member of Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,...

Randall Charles Hankins Iii

Randall Charles Hankins Iii

Dec 28, 2008

Randall Trudy Hankins III, 41, of Beaumont, TX., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at his residence. He will be deeply missed by his Mother, Annette Hankins of Beaumont, TX., his sisters, Paula Mistrot, Kelly Hopkins, both of Vidor, Randa Brown of Beaumont, TX and brother Robert Hankins of Beaumont, TX. His grandfather Robert C. Hankins of Vidor, Aunts...

Barbara Ann Threadgill

Barbara Ann Threadgill

Dec 27, 2008

Barbara Ann Threadgill, 69, of Vidor died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at her residence. A native of Call, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church, under the direction...

William Horace Brown

William Horace Brown

Dec 24, 2008

Horace Brown, 88, of Vidor died Wednesday, December 24,2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Flatonia, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Horace was a superintendent for Marlen Construction. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Memorial Funeral...

Virginia Erwin Baxter

Virginia Erwin Baxter

Dec 22, 2008

Virginia E. Baxter, 88, of Vidor died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of White City, TX., she was a resident of Vidor for over forty years, and was a homemaker. Virginia was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Beaumont Chapter. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on...

Ernest Ray 'Scott' Eaves

Ernest Ray 'Scott' Eaves

Dec 21, 2008

Scott Eaves, 82, of Vidor died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Gist, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Scott was a Heavy Equipment Operator and was self-employed. He was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8246 and the Vidor Optimist Club. Scott was an avid...

Erick Mathron Zuber

Erick Mathron Zuber

Dec 18, 2008

Erick M. Zuber, 90, of Vidor died Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Christus St. Marys Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. A native of Dozier, AL., he has lived in Vidor since 1945, and was a retired salesman with Sears Department Store. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War and later retired...

Pedro Martinez, Jr.

Pedro Martinez, Jr.

Dec 17, 2008

Pedro Martinez, Jr., 77, of Vidor died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of San Antonio, TX., he was a longtime resident of the golden triangle. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and was a postal service worker with the United States Government. Graveside services will begin...

Donna Renee Brocato

Donna Renee Brocato

Dec 15, 2008

Donna R. Brocato, 35, of Vidor died Monday, December 15, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Galveston, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor, TX. Visitation...

Jesse Lee Morse

Jesse Lee Morse

Dec 13, 2008

Jesse Lee Dub Morse, born to his parents, John R. (Uncle John) and Mary Byerly Morse on October 13, 1920. Left this world at home with loving Odyssey Hospice Care on December 13, 2008, and is with his Lord Jesus Christ whom he accepted in 1974 as his Savior. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and a member of...

David Alan Peavler

David Alan Peavler

Dec 11, 2008

David Alan Peavler, 41, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Denver, CO. David was born in Seoul, Korea on April 21, 1967. He was a longtime resident of Beaumont and graduated from T.J. High School in Port Arthur and was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of Christ Covenant Church in Beaumont and volunteered with Kairos Prison Ministry. David...