Obituaries

Johnnie Aleece Safar

Johnnie Aleece Safar

Sep 8, 2003

Johnnie A. Safar, 77, of Vidor died Monday September 8, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Maude, Oklahoma, she lived in Vidor since 1947. Johnnie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 10, 2003 at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Nellie Vada Christian

Nellie Vada Christian

Sep 8, 2003

Nellie V. Christian, 77, of Zavalla, TX., died Monday September 8, 2003 at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. A native of Woodville, TX., she was a former residence of Vidor before moving to Zavalla, TX., were she lived for the past 20 years. Nellie was a retired sales clerk and a member of First Baptist Church of Zavalla....

Clarence Edward Cole

Clarence Edward Cole

Sep 7, 2003

Clarence E. Cole, 77, of Vidor died Sunday, September 7, 2003 at his residence. A native of Call, TX., he has lived in Vidor since 1976, and was a retired welder for US Steel in Orange, Texas. He proudly served in the US Army for 30 years before retiring with the rank of E-7. He served inWWII, the Korean Conflict,...

John Edgar Metz

John Edgar Metz

Sep 5, 2003

John Edgar Metz, , of Vidor died Friday, September 5, 2003 at his residence. A native of Norristown, PA., he has lived in Vidor since 1979, and was a retired self-employed Machine Operator. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Singles Club in Nederland, Texas. He is survived by...

John Howard Lockhart

John Howard Lockhart

Sep 4, 2003

John H. Lockhart, 69, died Wednesday September 3, 2003 at Methodist Medical Hospital in Houston, Texas. A native of Laramie, WY, he lived in Vidor for the past 40 years. John was a retired Truck Driver for Mission Petroleum in Beaumont, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 7 years Beverly Lockhart, son: Patrick Dave Lockhart of Woodville, TX,...

Johnny Roy Baker

Johnny Roy Baker

Sep 3, 2003

Johnny Roy Baker, 77, of Vidor died Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Lindsay, Oklahoma, Johnny was born July 4, 1927 and lived in Vidor 41 years. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country on tour of duty in Japan from 1947-1950, receiving an honorable discharge. He received...

Raymond E. Campbell

Raymond E. Campbell

Aug 31, 2003

Raymond E. Campbell, 84, of Vidor died Sunday August 31, 2003 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, he lived in Vidor since 1957. Raymond was a career member of OCAW were he was a retired process operator for Union Oil. He served his country in the Army Air Corps. During WW II. Funeral services will be...

Reginald David Young

Reginald David Young

Aug 31, 2003

Reginald D. Young, 75, of Vidor died Sunday, August 31, 2003 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, Texas he lived in Starks, Louisiana for 24 years before moving to Vidor 3 years ago. He was a retired welder from Union #’s 305 587 from Buckner’s Ship Yard. He was a member of the Southeast Texas Association of the Deaf,...

Elmer Hollingsworth

Elmer Hollingsworth

Aug 26, 2003

Elmer Hollingsworth, 94, of Vidor died August 26, 2003 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Duett, LA., he was a maintenance man for the Beaumont Country Club. Elmer is survived by his son: Don Hollingsworth of Bastrop, TX., daughter: Mary Ann Rushing of Vidor, TX., 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Cemetery: Restlawn Memorial Park 2725 N. Main St....

Samuel Marvin Haire

Samuel Marvin Haire

Aug 26, 2003

Samuel M. “Skeeter” Haire, 63 of Vidor died Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Jasper, Texas he has lived in Vidor since 1968, and was employed by Bethlehem Steel, and Tejas Campers in Beaumont as a welder, he also attended South Park High School in Beaumont, Texas. He proudly served his country in...

Darbie Louise Webb

Darbie Louise Webb

Aug 25, 2003

Darbie L. Webb, 68, of Vidor died August 25, 2003 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Summerville, TX, she lived in Vidor since 1976. Darbie was a homemaker and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Webb in 1998 and a daughter Tamala in 1995. Darbie is survived...

Julia Monica Pantely

Julia Monica Pantely

Aug 20, 2003

Julia Monica Pantely, 89, of Vidor died Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Mammoth, Pennsylvania, she has lived in Vidor for 10 years, and was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Guy Pantely of Vidor, TX., and Harold Pantely of Oakville, CT., sisters, Josie Kaplan of NY., and Helen...

Sally Muriel Wofford

Sally Muriel Wofford

Aug 17, 2003

Sally M.Wofford, 83, of Vidor died Sunday, August 17, 2003 at Memorial Hermann Hospital of Houston, Texas. A native of Kirbyville, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor,...

Peggy Lea Baker

Peggy Lea Baker

Aug 9, 2003

Peggy Lea Baker, 47, of Vidor died Saturday, August 9, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, TX, she has lived in Vidor since 1963 , and was a Homemaker. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday August 12, 2003 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. She is survived by her husband Jimmy W....

Willie Lavinia Wright

Willie Lavinia Wright

Aug 6, 2003

Willie Lavinia Wright, 89, of Vidor died Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at her residence. A native of Wells, Texas she has lived in Vidor for 36 years, and was a retired nurses aide for Changing Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, August 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial...

Lauren Rachelle Barney

Lauren Rachelle Barney

Aug 5, 2003

Lauren Rachelle Barney, 3, of Vidor died August 5, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor with burial to follow at Williamson Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents,...

Jose Guadalupe Laredo

Jose Guadalupe Laredo

Aug 3, 2003

Jose G. Laredo, 73, of Vidor died Sunday August 3, 2003 at his residence in Vidor. A native of Honey Island, Texas, he lived in Vidor since 1959. Jose served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday...

Scotty E. Schlientz

Scotty E. Schlientz

Aug 2, 2003

Scotty E. Schlientz, 29, of Orange died Sunday, August 2, 2003 in Orange County. He has lived in Orange for 8 years, and was a fitter for Pipe Structural. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to...

Joseph Ray Lasalle

Joseph Ray Lasalle

Aug 2, 2003

Joseph Ray LaSalle, 72, of Vidor died Saturday August 2, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his sons: Barry LaSalle of Nederland, TX., Darrel LaSalle of Groves, TX., Ralph Massey, Ricky Massey, and Don Gilbert all of Vidor, TX., daughters: Bonnie Theriot of Port...

Bettie Ann Easley

Bettie Ann Easley

Jul 31, 2003

Bettie A. Easley, 67, of Vidor died July 31, 2003 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas. A native of Glenmora, Louisiana, she lived in Vidor since 1960. Bettie was a teacher with the Vidor ISD for 28 years and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 3,...