Obituaries

Abb Cruse Williamson

Abb Cruse Williamson

Oct 3, 2004

Abb C. Williamson, 71, died October 3, 2004 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He is survived by his brothers: George Williamson and Joe Williamson, sisters: Gloria Dossett and Irene Hilton all of Vidor, TX., numerous nieces and nephews. Cemetery: Williamson Cemetery N. Main St Vidor, TX 77662 (map/driving directions) Visitation: 6:00 PMMemorial Funeral...

Margaret Elizabeth Nash

Margaret Elizabeth Nash

Oct 2, 2004

Margaret Nash, 70, of Vidor died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at her residence. A native of Newton, TX., she has lived in Vidor all of her life, and was a Bank Teller with Guarantee Bank. She is survived by her son, James Nash, Jr. of Vidor, daughter, Jamie Sue Davis of Vidor, TX., brothers, J.R. Whitmire of Village Mills, TX.,...

Helen Marie Gillis

Helen Marie Gillis

Oct 2, 2004

Helen Gillis, 82, of Vidor died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at her residence. A native of Bunker Hill, Louisiana she has lived in Vidor since 1950, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, with burial to follow at Fountain Cemetery in Starks, LA., all under...

Perry Neal Seymore

Perry Neal Seymore

Oct 2, 2004

Chip Seymore, 33, of Vidor died Saturday, October 2, 2004 in Sulphur, Louisiana. A native of Jacksonville, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1975, and was a ower-operator of Orange Radiator Service. Chip is survived by his loving parents, Daniel and Linda Seymore, brother, Ty Seymore, sisters, Shea Seymore, and Monica Meraz all of Vidor. Cemetery: Restlawn Memorial Park...

Olean Eddie Williams

Olean Eddie Williams

Oct 1, 2004

Olean Williams, 98, of Vidor died Friday, October 1, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Comanche, TX., she has lived in Vidor for 56 years, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Monday, October 4, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Nail-Haggert Funeral Home in Daingerfield, TX., with burial to follow at Clark Cemetery...

Mary Magdalene Getts

Mary Magdalene Getts

Sep 27, 2004

Mary Getts, 77, of Beaumont, died Monday, September 27, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Mary was a longtime resident of Vidor, before moving to Beaumont 3 years ago. Mary was a retired clerical worker for Bargain Carpet Warehouse in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2004 at The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Wilburn Donald Lyle

Wilburn Donald Lyle

Sep 25, 2004

Wilburn D. “Don” Lyle, Sr., 68, of Vidor died September 25, 2004 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. A native of Voth, TX., he lived in Vidor for 68 years and was a retired heavy epuipment engineer with Local # 450 where he was a 50 year member. Don was also a member of Mapelcrest Baptist Church in...

Ethel Bernice Parker

Ethel Bernice Parker

Sep 23, 2004

Ethel Bernice Parker, 53, of Vidor died Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was raised in Kennard, TX and was a long time resident of Vidor. Ethel was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Memorial...

Robert Lee Mcclelland, Sr.

Robert Lee Mcclelland, Sr.

Sep 20, 2004

Robert L. McClelland, Sr., 67, of Vidor died Monday, September 20, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native Crowley, LA., he resided in Vidor since 1957. Robert retired after 30 years from Thrif-Tee Foods in Silsbee, TX., and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Ina Ophelia Wright Mahana

Ina Ophelia Wright Mahana

Sep 18, 2004

Ophelia Wright Mahana, 81, of Vidor died Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Fal, Louisiana she was a resident of Vidor, as a homemaker. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of...

Helen Joann Cady

Helen Joann Cady

Sep 14, 2004

Helen JoAnn Cady, 83, of Vidor died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home of Vidor. A native of Port Arthur, TX., she has lived in Vidor since 1950, and was a homemaker. Direct Cremation arrangements are being arranged with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. JoAnn is survived by her sons, Chester Cady, Jr., Wallace Cady, and Joe...

A.B. Woodward

A.B. Woodward

Sep 14, 2004

A.B. Woody Woodward, 96, of Vidor died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Gardner, Louisiana he has lived in Vidor since 1957. He was a seaman, and in later years was a retired store keeper for Gulf Oil Co. Austin was a proud member of the Eagles Lodge in Port Arthur,...

Eric Marvin Parrett, Jr.

Eric Marvin Parrett, Jr.

Sep 12, 2004

Eric Buck Parrett, Jr., 70, of Vidor died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Spring Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Chicago, Illinois Buck has lived in Vidor for 41 years, and was a diesel mechanic for 23 years for Owens-Illinois in Orange, TX. Direct Cremation arrangements will be arranged with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Buck is survived...

Robert B. Houseman

Robert B. Houseman

Sep 8, 2004

Robert “Bobby” B. Houseman, 68, of Vidor died Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Groves, TX., he resided in Vidor for the past 42 years. Bobby was a 1955 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and attended Texas AM in College Station, TX and Lamar University in Beaumont, TX., where he later taught appraisal...

Lloyd Monroe Halbert

Lloyd Monroe Halbert

Sep 2, 2004

Lloyd “Dobe” Halbert, 86, of Evadale died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont he has lived in Evadale for 10 years, and was a retired boilermaker with local 587 after 43 years of faithful service. Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II with...

Larry Levon Joynor

Larry Levon Joynor

Sep 1, 2004

Larry Joynor, 54, of Vidor died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Vidor Manor Nursing Home. A native of Beaumont, Texas he has lived in Vidor for all of his life, and was a self -employed paint contractor. Larry was a proud member of the Lions Club of California, and the Vidor Volunteer Fire Department. Cremation arrangements are being arranged by...

Victor Edward Moreland, Jr.

Victor Edward Moreland, Jr.

Aug 24, 2004

Victor “Ed” Moreland, 80, of Vidor died August 24, 2004 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX., he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Ed retired from Hartford Steam and Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company as an Boiler Inspector. He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Wharton a troop transport during WW II....

Daniel Robert Ingham

Daniel Robert Ingham

Aug 20, 2004

Bob Ingham, 81, of Vidor died Friday, August 20, 2004 at his residence. A native of Port Arthur, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 54 years, and was a self-employed TV repairman for 30+ years. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at...

James Winston Sikes, Sr.

James Winston Sikes, Sr.

Aug 20, 2004

James “JW” Sikes, Sr., 73 of Vidor died Friday, August 20, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Logansport, LA., he has lived in Vidor since 1958, and retired as a pipefitter with Unocal after 35 years of faithful service. James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Funeral services...

Ruth Evelyn Ingham

Ruth Evelyn Ingham

Aug 15, 2004

Ruth E. Ingham, 76, of Vidor died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at her residence. A native of Sturgis, KY., she has lived in Vidor for 54 years and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin...