Obituaries

Geraldine Franks

Geraldine Franks

Apr 22, 2023

Geraldine Franks, 85, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at Reliable Oaks Assisted living in Needville, TX. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and was born and raised there.

Geraldine was a devoted Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Vidor. She was a home maker and enjoyed spending time with her friends and...

Betty Van Pelt

Betty Van Pelt

Apr 22, 2023

Betty Lou Van Pelt, 93, of Vidor, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Betty was born to Van and Delia Stephenson on October 3, 1929 in Vidor, Texas. She was the youngest of nine children. She was married to Wallace Ray Odom November 10, 1945 until his death in 1967.

Betty...

Lois Lucille Galaviz

Lois Lucille Galaviz

Apr 21, 2023

Lois Lucille Galaviz, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at her home in Vidor, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and was known as a beloved homemaker. Lois was a kind-hearted woman who enjoyed cooking, traveling, and feeding everyone. She had a passion for music and loved people, especially children. Her family was very important...

Linda Gail Hollis

Linda Gail Hollis

Apr 20, 2023

Linda Gail Hollis, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away at her home on April 20, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on November 22, 1947, to Kendrieth and Audie Marshall. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, sister Wanda Gillis, brother Joel Marshall and grandson Blake Guidry.

Linda was a devoted member of the Eastgate United...

Bobby Trice

Bobby Trice

Apr 19, 2023

Bobby Wayne Trice, a longtime resident of Trinity, TX, passed away on April 19, 2023 at the age of 60. He had been living in Vidor, TX for the past 3 months.

Bobby was a skilled mechanic and loved spending his free time hunting and fishing. He cherished spending time with his wife and children.

Bobby is survived by his children Deanna...

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Apr 19, 2023

Rita Annette Wilson, 71, of Vidor, TX passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Born July 5, 1951 to Leo and Vera Ballard in Baton Rouge, LA. She was the youngest of three. Having 2 older brothers Alvin Ballard and Bruce Ballard.

She has left behind her husband of 53 years, Jerry Wilson, 2 daughters Tammy Hall and Donna Wilson and son...

Shelly Ann Melancon

Shelly Ann Melancon

Apr 17, 2023

Shelly Ann Melancon, died on April 17, 2023, in Vidor, Texas, at the age of 57. Born on December 11, 1965, in Port Arthur, Texas. Shelly was the daughter of the late Fred and Carol Kennedy. Her children, Tony Balismo of Orange, Texas, Kirk Melancon of Kentucky, Rachel Melancon of Port Arthur, Texas, and Kelli Green of Vidor, Texas. In...

Curtis Ray Bartell

Curtis Ray Bartell

Apr 16, 2023

Curtis Ray Bartell, a kind and wise man, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 16, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on May 21, 1954, in Oakdale, Louisiana, Curtis was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Curtis is survived by his loving daughters Sabrina Bartell of Vidor, Texas, and Myra...

Craig Edward Bush

Craig Edward Bush

Apr 12, 2023

Craig Edward Bush, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away at the age of 59 on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. He was raised in Port Arthur, Texas, and spent much of his life in the area. He particularly enjoyed riding his 4 wheeler with his beloved grandson. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Craig is survived...

Karen "Lynne" Dyson

Karen "Lynne" Dyson

Apr 11, 2023

Karen “Lynne” Dyson, 65, of Lumberton, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2023.

She was born to the late Ann Nelson on April 4, 1958, in Dequincy, Louisiana.

Lynne graduated from French School in 1976, and was a Farmers Insurance Agent in Vidor, TX for many years before retiring at the age of 50 years old....

Cynthia Ann Knost

Cynthia Ann Knost

Apr 6, 2023

Cynthia Ann Knost, 84, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 6th, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Cynthia was an active member of the women's church group and enjoyed church game nights. She was also a member of the...

Elmo Peveto

Elmo Peveto

Apr 3, 2023

Elmo Peveto, 65, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away on April 3, 2023, at his home. He was a man who loved the outdoors, spending much of his time fishing and hunting. Elmo also had a passion for tools and building trucks and motorcycles. He was skilled in leatherworking and carving and making knives.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Memorial...

Cindy Lynn Mcglothin

Cindy Lynn Mcglothin

Apr 2, 2023

Cindy McGlothin, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 57. She will be remembered for her warm personality, love of people, and dedication to her community. Cindy was born on April 7, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in Vidor alongside her brothers Tommy, Terry, and Duke Park. Cindy...

Harold Wayne Seals

Harold Wayne Seals

Apr 2, 2023

Harold Wayne Seals, 77, of Vidor, died Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He retired after 30 years of serving in the US Navy. Harold loved racing in his younger years, being at the sea and his time in the Navy, mowing the lawn, and spending time with...

William Edward Roberts Jr.

William Edward Roberts Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

William "Bill" Edward Roberts Jr., 74, of Vidor died Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Bill was a painter and enjoyed fishing, crabbing and watching animals. Most of all he loved being with...

John "Rick" Richard Gross

John "Rick" Richard Gross

Apr 1, 2023

Rick Gross of Vidor, Texas, was born on November 11, 1949 in Beaumont, Texas. He died on April 1, 2023. Rick and his wife of 51 wonderful years, Patrice (Patty) Torres Gross have 9 children, 35 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Rick graduated from Vidor High School in 1968 and is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelors of...

Nelda Lois Herring

Nelda Lois Herring

Mar 30, 2023

Nelda Lois Kliem Herring, went home to be with her Lord, on Mar 30, 2023 at the age of 86. Nelda was born in Elcampo, Texas. on August 17, 1936. As a young child, her family moved to various towns in Southeast Texas. While at a young elementary age they moved to Kountze, where she stayed until graduating from Kountze...

Lester "Tall Boy" Alton Freeman

Lester "Tall Boy" Alton Freeman

Mar 28, 2023

Lester A. Freeman, 89, of Mauriceville died Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Lester enjoyed teaching Sunday School and retired from Dupont in 1985. He also liked hunting, fishing and raising cattle. Lester served...

Barbara Louise Lyle

Barbara Louise Lyle

Mar 24, 2023

Barbara Louise Lyle, 89, of Livingston, Texas died Friday, March 24th, 2023 at her residence. She was a longtime resident of Vidor but had been living in Livingston for the past 4 years. She was a member of Maplecrest Baptist Church and that church meant everything to her. Her husband helped build the sanctuary, so she cherished all the memories...

Rebecca Lynn Melanson

Rebecca Lynn Melanson

Mar 23, 2023

Rebecca Lynn Melanson, 53, of Vidor, died Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at Summer Place in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a foodie who loved baking and cooking, music and going to concerts, and spending time with her family. That was the most important part of her life was her family. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...