Obituaries

Charles Herman Rector

Charles Herman Rector

Dec 29, 2006

Charles Herman Rector, passed from this world, December 29, 2006, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. Cremation arrangements were made though Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with a private service for the family to be held at a later date. Born in Beaumont, TX, October 8, 1958, to Adeline and Herman Rector, he moved to Vidor with his...

Gilbert Edward Starr

Gilbert Edward Starr

Dec 20, 2006

Gilbert E. Starr, 57, of Vidor died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston , Texas. A native of Steuberville, OH., he has lived in Vidor for 7 years, and was a director of surgery for Fort Bend County Hospital, and a RN for over 30 years. He volunteered with the inner city homeless shlelter’s. Memorial services...

James Toby Smith

James Toby Smith

Dec 16, 2006

Toby L. Smith, 83, of Vidor died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Brazoria, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Toby was a long time Coon Hunter, was a UKC and AKC dog breeder for many years and was a horse whisper. He attended Pine Forest Baptist Church and served his country...

Monte Cristo Croom

Monte Cristo Croom

Dec 16, 2006

Monte C. Croom, 89, of Vidor died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home. Born March 11, 1917 in Elton, LA, son of Monte Cristo Croom, Sr. and Eva Joubert He was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a retired Pipefitter with Local Union #195. Monte was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #1420 and a...

Joann Brochard

Joann Brochard

Dec 15, 2006

JoAnn Brochard, 60, of Vidor died Friday, December 15, 2006 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Desark, AR, she was a longtime residence of Vidor. JoAnn was a nurses aid for years and was a homemaker. Funeral services well be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

L.R. Slim Evans

L.R. Slim Evans

Dec 13, 2006

L.R. “Slim” Evans, 92, of Vidor died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Glenfawn, TX, he lived in Vidor for the past 56 years. Slim was Vice President for LaBauve Construction Company and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge in New Salem, TX. He served his country in the...

Robert Bobby Mcneil, Jr.

Robert Bobby Mcneil, Jr.

Dec 8, 2006

Bobby McNeil, Jr., 56, of Vidor died Friday, December 8, 2006 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a retired carpenter with local #502. Graveside services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor, TX. He is survived by his son Bo McNeil and his wife Sarah of Deweyville,...

Jules Edward Davis, Jr.

Jules Edward Davis, Jr.

Dec 3, 2006

Eddie Davis, Jr., 46, of Vidor died Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Beaumont, TX. A native of New Iberia, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 8 months, and was a self-employed painter. Graveside services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Ramona...

Robert Bob Blackwell

Robert Bob Blackwell

Dec 3, 2006

Bob Blackwell, 88, of Mauriceville died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at The Meadows Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Orange, TX. A native of Dekalb, TX., he has lived in Mauriceville for 21 years and was a retired self-employed electrician. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WW II. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m....

Sharon Elizabeth Heiman

Sharon Elizabeth Heiman

Dec 2, 2006

Sharon E. Heiman, 59, of Hardin passed away at her home after a long illness on Saturday, December 2, 2006 .Sharon lived in the Liberty and Hardin area for 21 years. Sharon was an Assistant Manager for Golden Coral Restaurant in Liberty and a homemaker for the past 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December...

Mary Eloise Bean

Mary Eloise Bean

Nov 28, 2006

Mary E. Bean, 94, of Vidor died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Magnolia Springs, TX, she lived in Vidor for the past five years. Mary was an Executive Housekeeper for several hotels in Beaumont and Houston for fifteen years . She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Vidor. Graveside...

Ruby Isabella Taylor

Ruby Isabella Taylor

Nov 27, 2006

Ruby I. Taylor, 94, of Vidor died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Trinity Care Center in Roundrock, TX. A native of Splunge, MS, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ruby taught Cosmetology at Vidor High School for 15 years. She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star lodge # 914, the Rebekah Vidor Lodge #192 and the...

Tammie Michelle Draper

Tammie Michelle Draper

Nov 26, 2006

Tammie M. Draper, 34, of Vidor died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements are arranged with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. She is survived by her husband of 2 years Clint Sills of Vidor, sons Bradley Randall Brister, and Joshua Lee...

Jim Edwin Pool

Jim Edwin Pool

Nov 25, 2006

Jim Pool, 56, of Gilchrist died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. A native of Port Arthur he has lived in Gilchrist for 11 years and was self-employed for 25+ years as a lawn maintenance technician. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at First Baptist Church of...

Charles Wallace Smith

Charles Wallace Smith

Nov 25, 2006

Wallace Smith 83, of Denton, Texas died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Denton Rehab and Nursing Home in Denton, TX. A native of DeQuincy, LA., he lived in Vidor for 80 years before moving to Denton 3 years ago. He retired in 1988 after 20 years as a Head Draftsman and Designer for Dupont. Funeral services will begin at 2:00...

Darrell Keith Sauberan

Darrell Keith Sauberan

Nov 22, 2006

Darrell K. Sauberan, 27, of Vidor died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A lifelong resident of Vidor he was a truck driver for Texas Department of Transportation for 7 years. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor under...

Carolyne Elizabeth Williamson

Carolyne Elizabeth Williamson

Nov 22, 2006

Carolyne Williamson, 63, of Vidor died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at First United Pentecostal Church of Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

Elizabeth Ann Gordy

Elizabeth Ann Gordy

Nov 19, 2006

Elizabeth A. Gordy 92, of Vidor died Sunday, November 19, 2006 at San Augustine Memorial Medical Center in San Augustine, TX. A native of Batesville, TX., she has lived in Vidor for 60 years and was a homemaker. She was the salutatorian of her graduating class, a music teacher, and a proud member of the Civil Defense Service Organization. Graveside...

Ethel Smith

Ethel Smith

Nov 14, 2006

Ethel Smith, 71, of Vidor died Tuesday, November 14, 2006 in Vidor. A native of Alto, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Old Faith Chapel Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Old Faith Chapel Baptist Church, under the direction...

David Bennette Eaves

David Bennette Eaves

Nov 11, 2006

David Eaves, 63, of Vidor died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Vidor he was a retired heavy equipment operator after 21 years of faithful service with Orange County Drainage District. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Eaves...