Obituaries

John Edward Lanclos

John Edward Lanclos

Feb 27, 2004

John Edward Lanclos, 77, of Vidor died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at his residence. A native of Arnaudville, LA, he lived in Vidor since 1955 and was a maintenance mechanic for Firestone Chemical Co. John served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church...

Paul T. Goza

Paul T. Goza

Feb 26, 2004

Tommy Goza, left us to be with our LORD on the morning of February 26, 2004 at his home, after a brief illness, with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas, and worked most of his years for Bethlehem Steel Company as dispatcher and crane operator, then followed construction work when...

Dennis Hatch

Dennis Hatch

Feb 25, 2004

Dennis Hatch, 63, of Vidor died Wednesday February 25, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX., A native of Freeport, TX., he lived in Vidor for 25 years. Dennis served his country in the U.S. Navy. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 1, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

Margaret Dorsey

Margaret Dorsey

Feb 24, 2004

Margaret Dorsey, 84, of coldspring, TX. died Tuesday February 24, 2004 at Livingston Medical Center in Livingston, TX. A native of Buna, TX., she lived in Vidor for 47 years before moving to Coldspring, TX. 8 months ago. She was a Eastern Star with the Port Neches Chapter and a Tennesse Chapter. Margaret was a homemaker and a loving wife,...

Dorothy Elizabeth Oliver

Dorothy Elizabeth Oliver

Feb 23, 2004

Dorothy Elizabeth Oliver, 75, of Fort Worth, TX., retired owner of Bows ‘N Knots Infants and Children’s Boutique, died February 23, 2004 in Arlington, TX. Visitation will begin on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with...

Joseph Harl Brown

Joseph Harl Brown

Feb 21, 2004

Joe Brown, 44, of Vidor died February 21, 2004. A native of Streator, IL., he lived in Gulf Port, MS., for 20 years before moving to Vidor 1 ½ years ago. Joe was a chief engineer and a merchant marine for 22 years and worked for Oceanrunner in Galveston, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday February...

Virginia Dare Richardson

Virginia Dare Richardson

Feb 20, 2004

Virginia Richardson, 82, of Mauriceville died Friday, February 20, 2004 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, Texas. A native of Oakdale, Louisiana she has lived in Mauriceville since 1966, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Monday, February 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor,...

Joe Willard Kelley, Sr.

Joe Willard Kelley, Sr.

Feb 19, 2004

Joe W. Kelley, Sr., 67, of Vidor died Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Jasper, TX., he has lived in Vidor for 42 years, and was a retired operator after 15 years of service with Texaco Refinery. Funeral services will be Monday, February 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral...

Mary Ann Hargraves

Mary Ann Hargraves

Feb 19, 2004

Mary Ann Hargraves, 65, of Rose City died Thursday February 19, 2004 at her residence in Rose City. A native of Beaumont, TX., she was a lifelong resident of Rose City, Texas. Mary taught at Vidor Middle School for 19 years and was the teacher of the year for 2003-2004. She was a Lamar University graduate of 1980 and was...

Ana Bell Copeland

Ana Bell Copeland

Feb 19, 2004

Ana B. Copeland, 83, of Vidor died Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home of Vidor. A native of Newton County, TX., she has lived in Vidor for 50+ years, and was a homemaker. Graveside services will be Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Sickamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home...

Deloris Jean Pinion

Deloris Jean Pinion

Feb 17, 2004

Deloris Jean Pinion, 55, of Vidor died Tuesday February 17, 2004 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Port Arthur, TX., she lived in Vidor for the past 35 years. Deloris was a homemaker, loving mother and wife. She is survived by her Husband Gary Pinion of Vidor, TX., Son Ray Holeman of Vidor, TX., daughter Kristina Pinion of...

Betty Jean Clifton

Betty Jean Clifton

Feb 15, 2004

Betty Jean Clifton, 74, of Vidor died Sunday February 15, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native Beaumont, TX., she lived in Vidor for the past 49 years. Betty worked at Wal-Mart in Vidor in the deli and as a door greeter for 20 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star Vidor Chapter #914 for...

Ray Kennon

Ray Kennon

Feb 6, 2004

Ray Kennon, 69, of Vidor died Friday, February 6, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, Ray has lived in Vidor since 1939, and worked 29 years as a truck driver before retiring. Funeral services were Sunday, Febraury 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial following at...

William Guy Ware

William Guy Ware

Feb 3, 2004

William Guy Ware, 46, of Vidor died Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, he has lived in Vidor all of his life, and was a tower technician with Lumberton Tower Service for 10 years. He proudly served as Fire Chief for The Vidor Volunteer Fire Department from 1985 to 1988...

Dorthy Grice

Dorthy Grice

Feb 1, 2004

Dorthy Grice, 77, of Vidor died Sunday February 1, 2004 at her residence in Vidor. A native of Garner, AR., she lived in Vidor since 1977. Dorthy is survived by her son: John R. Clinton of Lebanon, TN., daughters: Donna Okun, Pizza Beard, Margo Duhon, Bobbie Massey all of Vidor, TX., brothers: George Cliffton Barnett of Nashville, TN., Roy Hardin...

Barbara Ellen Roman

Barbara Ellen Roman

Jan 30, 2004

Barbara Ellen Roman, 57, of Vidor died Friday January 30, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Houston, TX., she lived in Vidor for the past 3 years. Barbara was a homemaker and a loving wife. She is survived by her husband of 7 years Johnny Cooke of Vidor, TX., Son: Lance Roman of Englewood,...

Emma Mae Thompson

Emma Mae Thompson

Jan 27, 2004

Emma Thompson, 88, of Vidor died Tuesday January 27, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange County, TX., she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Emma was a homemaker and a charter member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 31, 2004 at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Joseph Harrison Jarreau

Joseph Harrison Jarreau

Jan 24, 2004

Joseph Jarreau, 72, of Vidor died Saturday, Jaunary 24, 2004 at his residence. A native of Alexandria, LA., he has lived in Vidor for 61 years, and was a oilfield superintendent for 32 years with Bockmon Construction Co. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m....

Shirley Ann Sticker

Shirley Ann Sticker

Jan 24, 2004

Shirley Ann Sticker went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 24, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Shirley was born March 11, 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Shirley leaves to mourn her loving husband Ronald Wayne Sticker, her daughter, Lisa Hightower and husband Jimmy, sons, Lavoy Wilkerson III and wife Melanie, Loren Wilkerson, Billy Sticker...

Joe Carroll Boldin

Joe Carroll Boldin

Jan 23, 2004

Joe C. Boldin, 73, of Rose City died Friday, January 23, 2004 at his residence. A native of Crenshaw County, Alabama he has lived in Rose City for a total of 2 years, and 10 years in Lumberton where he was owner-operator of The Dirt Pit in Lumberton, TX. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...