Obituaries
Annabell Lacaze Clark
Jul 1, 2004
AnnaBell Clark, 85, of Vidor died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Pitkin, LA., she lived in Vidor for over 50 years. AnnaBell is a retired self employed seamstress and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter in Pitkin, LA for over 65 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July...
Charles Tennie Ashworth
Jun 27, 2004
Charles D. Ashworth, 59, of Orange, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of DeQuincy, LA, he lived in Orange for the past 30 years. Charles retired from the Beaumont Police Department after 32 years and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Funeral services will be held at...
Robert Pride Tompkins, Sr.
Jun 26, 2004
Robert Tompkins Sr., 90 of Vidor died Saturday, June 26, 2004 with his family by his bedside. A native of Hope, Arkansas he lived in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for 34 years before moving to Vidor in 1956, and was a retired waterworks supervisor with the City of Beaumont after 30 years of faithful service. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June...

Marie Singleton
Jun 22, 2004
Marie Singleton, 82, of Georgetown, TX., died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at Georgetown Medical Center. A native of Wesson, MS., Marie lived in Vidor for 61 years, before moving to Georgetown in 1999. Marie was a homemaker, and a 50 year charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2004 at 10:00 a.m....
Neveda Lois Morgan
Jun 17, 2004
Neveda L. Morgan, 86, of Lumberton, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at her residence in Lumberton. A native of Gillis, LA, she lived in Vidor for 10 years before moving to Hotel Beaumont for 3 years. Neveda moved to Lumberton 6 weeks ago to live with her daughter. Neveda was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and...

William Joseph Schommer, Jr.
Jun 12, 2004
William Schommer, Jr., 78, of Vidor died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX. A native of New Orleans, LA., William has lived in Vidor since 1970 and was a retired welder with American Bridge after 18 years of faithful service. William proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. The Mass of...

Marshall J. Breaux
Jun 11, 2004
Marshall J. Breaux, 77, of Vidor died Friday, June 11, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Carson, LA., he lived in Burkeville, Texas for 16 years before moving to Vidor a year and a half ago, and was a retired operator with Dow Chemical in Freeport, TX., after 36 years of faithful service. Marshall...

Michael William King, Iii
Jun 6, 2004
Michael W. King, III, infant son of Michael W. King II, and Christina King of Trenton, NJ., died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Graveside services will be Friday, June 11, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Michael is survived by his loving...
Alfred Lee Daniel
Jun 6, 2004
Alfred L. Daniel, 90, of Beaumont died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Baton Rouge, LA., he lived in Vidor, and Crystal Beach for many years before moving to Beaumont 7 years ago. Alfred was a longtime proud member of the Masons, and the Shriner’s, and served as Councilman, and Mayor...

Samuel Lee Humberson, Sr.
Jun 1, 2004
Samuel L. Humberson, Sr, of Vidor died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and a member of Maranatha Praise Center in Orange, TX. Samuel served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004 at Memorial...

Mark Sidney Cappen
May 28, 2004
Mark S. Cappen, 45, of Mauriceville, died Friday, May 28, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange, Texas. A native of San Antonio, TX., he has lived in Mauriceville for 20 years. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, TX....

Ocie Hoosier
May 27, 2004
Ocie Hoosier, 90, of Buna, Texas died Thursday, May 27, 2004 at his residence. A native of DeQuincy, LA., he lived in Rose City for 30 years before moving to Buna 10 years ago. Ocie was a retired painter with local 108 in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home...
Braelin Ellis Torbert
May 26, 2004
Braelin E. Torbert, infant son of Benny and Bren Torbert of Vidor, received his angel wings, on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God Church in Vidor, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to...
Alvin Odell Coleman
May 23, 2004
Alvin O. Coleman, 78, of Vidor died Sunday, May 23, 2004 at his residence in Vidor. A native of San Augustine County, he has lived in Vidor since 1956. Alvin retired from Bethlehem Steel after 30 years were he worked as a ship fitter. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home...

Newell Nathan Britt
May 23, 2004
Newell N. Britt, 79 of Vidor died Sunday, May 23, 2004 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Mitchell, LA., he has resided in Vidor since 1949. Newell was a retired boilermaker with Local Union # 587. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with entombment to follow...

Vester Lee Smith
May 19, 2004
Vester Lee Smith, 76 of Vidor died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Hermann Memorial Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of McLean, TX., he has resided in Vidor for the past 45 years. Vester was a retired minister and was the minister for Vidor Full Gospel Fellowship for 12 years. Her was a member of Mauriceville Assembly of God....

O.V. Baldnee Hodge
May 15, 2004
O.V. Hodge, born to M.E. and Mary Baldree, died Saturday, May 15, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of San Augustine, TX., she has lived in Vidor for most of her life, and was a beautician, and homemaker. O.V. was a member for 50+ years of theVidor Eastern Star Chapter. Funeral services will be Tuesday,...

Ray Shannon
May 14, 2004
Ray Shannon, 80, of Vidor died Friday, May 14, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Born August 17, 1923 in Taylor, TX., Ray has lived in Vidor since 1939, Ray graduated Vidor High School with the honor of High Ranking Boy in 1941. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force. Stationed in...
Leroy George Baker
May 14, 2004
Leroy G. Baker, 83, of Vidor died Friday, May 14, 2004 at his residence. A native of Menard, Texas, he has lived in Vidor since 1962, and was a retired welder with Bethlehem Steel after 30+ years of service. Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Navy, and was a proud member of the VFW post #8246. Funeral...

Harriet F. Leblanc
May 12, 2004
Harriet F. Leblanc, 89, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she has lived in Vidor since 1952, and was a homemaker. Harriet was a proud member of the Senior Citizens Club at her church. Funeral services will be Friday, May 14, 2004 at 1:00 p.m....