Obituaries

Joe Dale Darbonne
Jan 17, 2006
Joe D. Darbonne, 45, of Vidor died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 in Oklahoma City, OK. A lifelong resident of Vidor, he was a truck driver with Swift Transport for one year. He served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with entombment to...

William Edward Wagner
Jan 17, 2006
William E. Wagner, 64, of Elgin, TX died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. A native of Biloxi, MS., he lived in Elgin, TX for four months, and was a Master Plumber with Local #68 in Houston, TX. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on...

Dan Hemmenway
Jan 17, 2006
Dan Hemmenway, 78, of Vidor died January 17, 2006 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Port Neches, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1929 , and was owner operator of Dan’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Vidor for 40 years. He was a member of The Odd Fellows Club, and was a retired captain...

Harold Arthur Hubbard
Jan 13, 2006
Harold “Hal” A. Hubbard, 75 of Vidor died Friday, January 13, 2006 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Cheektowaga, NY, he lived in Vidor since 1968. Hal was a substitute Teacher for Vidor High School for 11 years and retired from the U.S. Airforce. He was a member of the Native America Church and a Elder in the...

Donald Eugene Jones
Jan 12, 2006
Donald E. Jones, 49, of Vidor died Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Christus Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Fort Sill, OK, he lived in Vidor since 1971. Donald was an Outside Machinist with RR Marine and served his country in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Memorial Funeral...

Orelle M. Sherman
Jan 10, 2006
Orelle M. Sherman, 87, of Vidor died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX. A native of Zavalla, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Bertie Mae Ragan
Jan 7, 2006
Bertie M. Ragan, 74, of Vidor died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Methodist Hospital Medical Center in Houston, TX. A native of Horatio, AR., she has lived in Vidor since 1982, and was a homemaker. She was a volunteer and treasurer at the United Christian Care Center in Vidor, and was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Vidor,...

Anthony Franklin Adams
Jan 5, 2006
Tony Adams, 55 of Vidor died Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Dayton, OH., he has lived in Vidor for 26 years, and was a retired route salesman with Flowers-Sunbeam Bread Company. Tony was a avid fan of nascar, he loved to watch horse races, and was an avid gardener. Funeral...

Mary Bailleaux
Jan 5, 2006
Mary Bailleaux, 93, of Vidor died Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Beaumont she has lived in Vidor for 45 years, and was a homemaker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, under...

Allen Fit C. Williamson, Sr
Jan 2, 2006
Allen “Fit” C. Williamson Sr, 74, of Vidor died Monday, January 2, 2006 at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, TX. He was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Fit was a retired carpenter with the Local Union #502 and was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. He was a Past Patron for three terms with the Order...

Ruby Lee Williams
Dec 30, 2005
Ruby Lee Williams, 84, of Vidor died December 30, 2005 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Veech, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Ruby was a homemaker and a member of Northwest Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2006 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

Margo Jean Delahoussaye
Dec 28, 2005
Margo J. Delahoussaye, 63, of Vidor died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Magnolia Manor in Groves, TX. A native of Portland, OR, she resided in Vidor since 1997. Margo was co-owner along with her daughter of Simply Yours in Port Neches for 31/2 years and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Vidor. Funeral services...

Jerry Dean Corbello
Dec 24, 2005
Jerry D. Corbello, 70, of Vidor died Saturday, December 24, 2005 at his residence. A native of San Augustine, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 65 years, and was a retired lineman transmission mechanic for 20 years with Ed’s Automatic Transmission. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Luther Paul Stewart, Sr.
Dec 22, 2005
Luther P. Stewart, 80, of Orange died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at his residence. A native of Mt. Vernon, IL., he has lived in Orange for 13 years, and was a retired marine engineer with the Union-MEBA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, and was a member of the Port Arthur Masonic...

Charles Ray Harris
Dec 20, 2005
Charles R. Harris, 69, of Newton, TX., died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, TX. A native of Stratton, Mississippi he has lived in Newton for 15 years, and was a retired bricklayer with Texas Coatings and Applications for 15 years. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2005 at Memorial Funeral...

Ruth Rushing
Dec 19, 2005
Ruth Rushing met the Lord on December 19, 2005. Born on October 16, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, Ruth spent her life on Vidor, TX. Ruth was wed to Artie Rushing. Ruth was preceded in death by her sons, Robert “Bobby” McCabe, and Theodore “Teddy” McCabe. She is survived by her sons, Gary McCabe, and Mike Rushing both of Lakeview, TX.,...

William Elmer Smith, Jr.
Dec 19, 2005
William E. Smith, Jr., 76, of Vidor died Monday, December 19, 2005 at his residence. A native of Alexandria, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 40 years, and was a retired equipment operator after 30+ years with Local #450. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of the Vidor VFW # 8246....
Margie "Mamaw Sugar" Malke
Dec 16, 2005
Margie “Mamaw Sugar” E. Malke, 78, of Nederland died Friday, December 16, 2005 at her residence in Nederland. Margie lived in Vidor for 25 years before moving to Nederland a year ago, she was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 19, 2005 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Del-Rose...

Betty Jean Mooney
Dec 15, 2005
Betty Jean Jordan Mooney, 73, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 2005 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. She was born...

Barbara Ann Dillard
Dec 13, 2005
Barbara A. Dillard, 74, of Vidor died Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in Hamshire, Texas. A native of Port Arthur, TX, she has lived in Vidor since 1961. Barbara was a homemaker and a longtime member of Pine Forest Baptist Church of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...