Obituaries

Valre Austin Carter
Oct 12, 2004
Valre Carter, 66, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of El Campo, TX., she has lived in Beaumont, Orange, Vidor, the Golden Triangle for many years. Valre was a devoted homemaker, and proud member of the Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor, and was also a member of Woodsmen of the...

Clifford Ralph Ford, Sr.
Oct 10, 2004
Clifford Ford, Sr., 67, of Vidor died Sunday, October 10, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hopsital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Manifest, LA., he has lived in Vidor since 1955 and was a Carpenter with Local # 502. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

James Morris Haire
Oct 10, 2004
James “Sunny” Haire, 74, of Woodville died Sunday, October 10, 2004 at his residence. A native of Pelican, Louisiana he lived in Vidor for 35 years before moving to Woodville 5 years ago. Sunny worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for 25 years, as a grain inspector before retiring, and proudly served his country in the United States...
Ronald Joseph Ienna
Oct 8, 2004
Ronnie J. Ienna, 63, of Vidor died Friday, October 8, 2004 at his residence in Vidor. Ronnie resided in Vidor for the past year and was a Maintenance Engineer with P.M. Reality. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam as a Navy Seal and was a member of the VFW Post. Funeral services will be held at...

Paul Woodrow Mask
Oct 7, 2004
Paul Woodrow Mask, 85, of Vidor died Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Paul resided in Vidor for 39 years and was a retired Machinist for Dresser Ideco. He was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and Pine forest Masonic lodge. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at...
Norma Jeanne Vaughn
Oct 6, 2004
Norma Jeanne Vaughn, 76, of Vidor died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Indian Bayou, La., she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Jeanne was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church and was a member of the Faith Ministry. Funeral services...

Shane Alan Elliott
Oct 6, 2004
Shane A. Elliott, 31, of Vidor died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 in Vidor, Texas. A native of Beaumont, he has lived in Vidor all of his life, and was a Licensed Insurance Agent for Reliable Life. Shane is survived by his sons, Payton Elliott, and Dalton Elliott both of Lumberton, TX., father, Billy Elliott of Pine Forest, TX., Mary Jacobs...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...