Obituaries

Paul B. Pymm, Sr.

Paul B. Pymm, Sr.

Jun 13, 2003

Paul B. Pymm, Sr. 35, of Vidor died Friday, June 13, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Dallas, Texas he has lived in Vidor all of his life, and was a self-employeed fence builder. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Guidry Cemetery in Batson, TX. Visitation will begin at...

Paul B. Pymm Sr.

Paul B. Pymm Sr.

Jun 13, 2003

Paul B. Pymm Sr., 35, of Vidor died Friday June 13, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Dallas, Texas, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Paul was a self employed fence builder. He is survived by his wife: Kim Pymm of Vidor, TX., sons: Wyatt, Paul, Max, and Dennis Pymm all of Vidor, TX.,...

Mary Jane Broom

Mary Jane Broom

Jun 10, 2003

Mary J. Broom, 77, of Vidor died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Spring Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Childress, Texas she has lived in Vidor for 65 years, and was a retired bookkeeper for Vidor Pharmacy. She was a proud Eastern Star Member of the Vidor chapter # 914 for 50 plus years. Mary was a...

Jewel Dean Carlton

Jewel Dean Carlton

Jun 10, 2003

Jewel Dean Carlton, 79, of Vidor died Tuesday June 10, 2003 at Northpark Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A native of Wolfe City, Texas , she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Crosby, Texas were she lived for 3 to 4 years, she recently moved to Dunlap, TN. Jewel was a member of the VFW Post 8246 in...

Robert Gordon Purkey

Robert Gordon Purkey

Jun 9, 2003

Robert “Sonny” Purkey, 61, of Vidor died Monday, June 9, 2003 at UTMB Hospital in Galveston, Texas. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, he has lived in Vidor since 1975, and was a self-employed Roofing Contractor. Funeral services will be Friday, June 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial...

Iva Mae Gray

Iva Mae Gray

Jun 7, 2003

Iva M. Gray, 69 of Vidor died Saturday, June 7, 2003 at her residence in Vidor Texas. A native of Freeport, Texas she has lived in Vidor for 50 years, and was a retired clerk with Weingartens grocery store. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 10:00 a..m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow...

Joe Michael Helms

Joe Michael Helms

Jun 7, 2003

Joe M. Helms, 58, of Vidor died Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Waxahachie, Texas he has lived in Vidor for 35 years, and was a retired salesman for Kraft Foods, Inc. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp., and was a member of the American Legion, and...

Ramona G. Herrington Edwards

Ramona G. Herrington Edwards

Jun 6, 2003

Ramona G. Herrington Edwards, 42, died June 6, 2003 at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston TX. She was a native of Beaumont, TX, and resided in Vidor for 8 years. A memorial service will be held at 2;00 p.m. at the families residence on Sunday June 8, 2003. She is survived by her husband Steve Edwards of Vidor, TX; Daughters:...

Lewis M. Townsend

Lewis M. Townsend

Jun 5, 2003

Lewis M. Townsend, 79, of Vidor died Thursday June 5, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Chestertown, Maryland, he lived in vidor for 2 years, moving from Arlington, Texas were he lived for 13 years. Lewis was a retired truck driver for Conoco Company. He proudly served his country in WW II in the United...

Jon David Fontenot

Jon David Fontenot

Jun 3, 2003

Jon David Fontenot, 39, of Arlington, Texas died Sunday June 1, 2003 in Arlington after a long illness. A native of Hammond, LA., he lived in Arlington for the past three years. Jon was a private investigator with the Pinkerton Security and Investigation Services. He is survived by his son: Jon C. Fontenot of Vidor, TX., daughters: Brandy Fontenot of...

Kristy Dawn Odom

Kristy Dawn Odom

Jun 3, 2003

Kristy D. Odom, 22, of Vidor died Tuesday June 3, 2003 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she lived in Vidor for the past 4 years. Kristy was an Home Health Aid and a loving wife and daughter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday June 6, 2003 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to...

James Slayden Mccaleb

James Slayden Mccaleb

Jun 1, 2003

James S. McCaleb, 81, of Vidor died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at his residence in Vidor, Texas. A native of Hickman Co, Tennesse he lived in Vidor since 1966, and was a service supervisor for Browning Ferris Inc. Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor, Texas, under the direction of...

Dalton Lee Erwin

Dalton Lee Erwin

May 31, 2003

Dalton L. Erwin, 78, of Vidor died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at his residence in Vidor, TX. A native of Clifton, Texas he has lived in Vidor for 49 years, and was a retired oil driller for Gold Rus Drilling. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 3,...

Tharon Hines Kirkland

Tharon Hines Kirkland

May 30, 2003

Tharon H. Kirkland, 83, of Vidor died Friday, May 30, 2003 at Spring Seasons Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Lufkin, Texas she has lived in Vidor since 1945, and was a designer for Vidor Florist in Vidor, TX. Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with the...

Robert Henry Smith

Robert Henry Smith

May 29, 2003

R.H. Smith, 68, of Vidor died Thursday May 29, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Pitkin, Louisiana, he lived in Vidor since 1961. R.H. retired from Excel Machine Shop in Beaumont as a Boilermaker and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Funeral services...

William Douglas Shannon

William Douglas Shannon

May 27, 2003

William Douglas “Bill” Shannon, 80, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont. Born in the South Park section of Beaumont on July 23, 1922, he lived most of his life in the southeast Texas area, including most of the last fifty years in Vidor, where he resided at the time of his passing. Mr. Shannon attended public...

Olive Marie Wylie

Olive Marie Wylie

May 25, 2003

Olive Marie Wylie, 84, of Vidor died Sunday May 25, 2003 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Concordia Parish, LA., she lived in Vidor since 1958. Olive was a loving wife and mother and was a member of First Church of God in Beaumont. Funeral services well be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 27, 2003...

Barabara Joan Westerman

Barabara Joan Westerman

May 22, 2003

Barbara quot;BJquot; Joan Westerman, 49, of Vidor died Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx. A native of Borger, Texas she has lived in Vidor for 29 years, and was a domestic goddess. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 25, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Restlawn...

Marthagene Rutledge

Marthagene Rutledge

May 22, 2003

Marthagene Rutledge, 84, of Vidor died Thursday May 22, 2003 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, she lived in Vidor for 12 years. Marthagene was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor. She is survived by her daughters: Sammie Ritledge of Vidor, TX., Sally Ann Bice of Houston, TX., Patsy Ann Cornell...

Mildred Bee Zernial

Mildred Bee Zernial

May 18, 2003

Mildred Bee Zernial, 82, of Vidor died Sunday May 18, 2003 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, Texas, she was a resident of Vidor since 1957. Mildred was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday May 21, 2003 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial...