Obituaries

Travis Ryan Sellers
Mar 2, 2008
Travis R. Sellers, 30, of Orange died Sunday, March 2, 2008 in Orange, Texas. A native of Nederland, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, before moving to Orange 9 months ago. He was a proud eagle scout, and a process operator with Calabrian Chemical Plant. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at The...

James Thomas Whitten
Feb 29, 2008
James 'T is for Terrific' Whitten, 60, of Vidor left his family today Friday, February 29, 2008 to go to his heavenly home. A lifelong resident of Vidor, and a past graduate from Vidor High School, he was a warehouse purchasing agent with Printpack Polyethylene Plant in Orange for 39 years. He served in the Army Reserves for seven years....

Wilbert Carl Moore, Sr.
Feb 29, 2008
Wilbert C. Moore, Sr., 74, of Vidor died Friday, February 29, 2008 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Nacogdoches, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 66 years and was a retired self-employed painter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Burial services were held at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008...

Mildred Carlene Brock
Feb 25, 2008
Mildred C. Brock, 80, of Vidor died Monday, February 25, 2008 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Philadelphia, MS., she has lived in Vidor since 1979, and was a retired secretary with Smith Hayes Optical. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial...

Billie Sue Hale
Feb 25, 2008
Billie S. Hale, 76, of Vidor died Monday, February 25, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Flourence, AL., she has lived in Vidor since 1960, and was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at First Pentecostal...

Justin Moral Harvey
Feb 25, 2008
Justin M. Harvey, 25, of Vidor died Monday, February 25, 2008 in Vidor, TX. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a foreman with Valero. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...

Vivian Marie Preston
Feb 22, 2008
Vivian M. Preston, 95, of Woodville died Friday, February 22, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center of Lufkin, TX. Vivian was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Woodville three years ago. Vivian was an Artist right up to the time of her death and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held...

Kenneth Wayne Peno
Feb 20, 2008
Kenneth W. Peno, 55, of Vidor died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at his resident. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Kenneth was a Electrician with Dupont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Stephenson Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will...

Gertie Mae Stotts
Feb 18, 2008
Gertie M. Stotts, 91, of Vidor died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of San Augustine, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Gertie was a loving wife, mother and a devoted grandmother. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Corbin Adam Royston
Feb 17, 2008
Corbin A. Royston infant son of Shadoe Royston and Scott Burt died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange, TX. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his loving parents, grandparents Timothy and Toni Royston of Vidor, Darrell and Cristal Burt of Kountze, great grandparents Ben and Carole Burt...

Rosemary Grierson Woodall
Feb 9, 2008
Rosemary Woodall, 83, of Vidor died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Biloxi, MS, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Rosemary was a retired RN with St. Elizabeth Hospital where she was floor supervisor on floor 5 SW. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor....

D.M. Medford
Feb 8, 2008
Pal Medford, 69, of Bronson, TX died Friday, February 8, 2008 at his residence. A native of Haworth, OK, he was a longtime resident of Vidor, TX and lived in Bronson for 8 years. Pal was retired from the maintenance department at B.F. Goodrich and was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Graveside services will be held...

Marjorie Lee Spell
Feb 6, 2008
Marjorie Lee Spell, 77, of Vidor, Texas went on to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2008, after a long illness. Known as Margie by her friends, she was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 30, 1930. Margie was pianist at Shiloh Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas for many years and enjoyed using her God given talent...

Charles Wayne Chesser
Feb 2, 2008
Wayne Chesser, 64, of Vidor went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2008. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and colleague. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a retired manager of 30 years with Chevron Chemical and a member of North Main Church of Christ in Vidor. In retirement, Wayne devoted...

Edward Eugene Loftin
Feb 1, 2008
Gene Loftin, 67, of Vidor died Friday, February 1, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a retired construction worker with Smarts Truck Trailer, and proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home...

James Phillip Spoonemore
Jan 30, 2008
James R. Spoonemore, 66, of Vidor died Friday, January 25, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a retired self-employed tree trimmer, and served his country in the U. S. Marines. Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. He is survived by...

Eli Duford Pipps
Jan 30, 2008
Eli D. Pipps, 69, of Vidor died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Zowelle, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 62 years, and was a retired painter for Russell Brothers. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial...

Fletcher Wayland Thompson
Jan 30, 2008
Fletcher W. Thompson, 86, of Vidor died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Atlanta, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1960, and was a retired paint inspector with Unocal Corp. He was a member of the Vidor Masonic Lodge #1286 for 50+ years, he proudly served his country in the...

Robert Quintin Cole
Jan 30, 2008
Robert Q. Cole, 50, of Vidor died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Jasper, TX. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a painter with Byron Cole Painting. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Mitchell Leon Carpenter
Jan 28, 2008
Mitchell L. Carpenter, 86, of Vidor died Monday, January 28, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Bloomingrove, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1958, and was a retired Pipefitter with Local #195. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to...