Obituaries

Barbara Jean Lyle

Barbara Jean Lyle

Jul 16, 2022

Barbara Jean Lyle, 89, of Vidor, TX entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 16th, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. Earlier in her life she was one of the founding members of Maplecrest Baptist Church. She was a devoted homemaker who loved her family dearly and taught her children by example...

Sherry Lynn Williams

Sherry Lynn Williams

Jul 15, 2022

Sherry Lynn Williams, 60, of Vidor, died Friday, July 15th, 2022 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor. She loved crafting, buying yard art, sunbathing, and bowling. Sherry and her family was apart of Tuesday night bowling tournaments weekly at Crossroads. She loved her job at Walmart and...

Lela Marie Mcclain

Lela Marie Mcclain

Jul 14, 2022

Lela Marie McClain was called home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 14, 2022 in Brenham, Texas. Lela was born May 21, 1932 to George & Ada Berwick in Starks, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar E. McClain, her parents, and her four older siblings. Surviors include her daughter Lela Darlene Lexa, grandchildren Joana...

Melanie Danette Pratt

Melanie Danette Pratt

Jul 12, 2022

Melanie D. Pratt, 51 of Vidor died Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at her residence. A native of Prince George British Columbia, Canada, she has lived in Vidor since 2013. Melanie worked for S & B Engineers and Constructors as a project buyer. She was a very artistic person, especially in her photography. Melanie also loved to travel. Visitation will begin...

Charles Llewellyn Empey

Charles Llewellyn Empey

Jul 11, 2022

Charles Llewellyn Empey, 76, of Orange, Texas entered into rest on July 11, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. He was pastor of Cove Baptist Church in Orange, and formerly served as pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in Lamesa, TX. Ministry and evangelism were his love and passion. Charles enjoyed his free time with his family, playing cards and dominoes. His other...

Mildred Cecelia Langham

Mildred Cecelia Langham

Jul 8, 2022

Mildred Cecelia Langham, 92, a longtime resident of Vidor, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Sabine Place assisted living in, Orange, Texas. she was preceded in death by her husband Ole Langham (1925 - 2004) parents, Joseph Yarborough (1896-1974) and Mayme Yarbrough (1896-1971) siblings, Connie Moore...

David Lee Durmon

David Lee Durmon

Jul 8, 2022

David Lee Durmon, 77, of Vidor, died Friday, July 8th, 2022 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston. He was a longtime resident of Vidor, he was a Master Mason of 50 years belonging to Pine Forest Lodge #1420 David loved gardening, hunting and fishing, working with his tractor, playing Canasta, listening to the Bee Gees, visiting the desert in Terlingua,...

Lloyd Denton Armstrong

Lloyd Denton Armstrong

Jul 7, 2022

Lloyd Denton Armstrong, 82, of Vidor died Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at Vidor Health and Rehab in Vidor, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of Christ's Community Church. During his life he was a carpenter and worked as a contractor and always strived for a high quality to his work and craftsmanship. He loved to...

Velma Ann Hanke

Velma Ann Hanke

Jul 4, 2022

Velma Ann Hanke, 73, of Vidor, Texas died Monday, July 4th, 2022 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. She worked as a waitress at Don's Seafood and enjoyed fishing and crabbing in her free time. She loved to...

Paul Nathan Johnson

Paul Nathan Johnson

Jul 1, 2022

Paul Nathan Johnson, 74, of Vidor died Friday, July 1st, 2022 at Christus St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and retired as a Boiler Maker from Local Union #587. He loved to ride motorcycles and attend concerts. He enjoyed watching N.H.R.A. car races and was even a golden glove boxer. He loved to...

Jerry Tine Smith

Jerry Tine Smith

Jul 1, 2022

Jerry Tine Smith, 67, of Vidor, died Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was the minister at Serenity Oaks Ministry in Vidor and was heavily involved in his church. He enjoyed woodworking and working with tools in general in his spare time. He also enjoyed fishing and loved collecting and shooting...

Brandon Wayne Lowe

Brandon Wayne Lowe

Jun 29, 2022

Brandon Wayne Lowe, 38, of Orange, died on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 in California. He was a longtime resident of Orange. He loved fishing, hunting and just being outdoors in general, also playing guitar, drawing, and spending time with his family. The family will have a graveside service for Brandon, Friday, June 15, 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM at Restlawn...

Janice Gail Robinson

Janice Gail Robinson

Jun 28, 2022

Janice Gail Robinson, 70, of Vidor, passed away on June 28, 2022. Janice was born in Beaumont on February 25, 1952 to Leslie C. and Jean Beaumont. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Glen Ray Robinson; her son Troy Robinson and wife Brittany; her daughter Leslie Wright; her brother Doyle Beaumont and wife Diana; her brother Steve Beaumont...

Kathleen Beatrice Nevils

Kathleen Beatrice Nevils

Jun 26, 2022

Kathleen Beatrice Nevils, 92 of Vidor died Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at her residence. A native of McCrory, Arkansas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Kathleen was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, yard work and baking. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and the funeral at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June...

Dorothy Marie Kovatch

Dorothy Marie Kovatch

Jun 26, 2022

Dorothy Marie Kovatch, 77 of Beaumont died Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at Spindle Top Hill Nursing Home in Beaumont. A native of Orange, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing when she was younger. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with burial...

Patsy Marie Bailey

Patsy Marie Bailey

Jun 25, 2022

Patsy Marie Bailey, 71, of Mauriceville, passed away on June 25, 2022, in the loving company of her husband and daughters. Patsy was born on January 23, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas to Rodney and Enola Guidry. She graduated from Vidor High School and has been a member of Saint Maurice Catholic Church for many years. Patsy was a fun woman...

Howard Harvey Keith Iii

Howard Harvey Keith Iii

Jun 25, 2022

Howard Harvey Keith III, 30, of Vidor, died Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He retired as a Corporal of the United States Marine Corps. He loved riding motorcycles, playing video games, his cats, and spending time with his wife. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home and the family will...

Opal Bailey-Moody

Opal Bailey-Moody

Jun 25, 2022

Opal Bailey -Moody, 84, born May 28,1938, she went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25, 2022. She was processed in death by her Father, Mother, Sister, first husband Acie Bailey of 49 years and second husband Dannie Moody. Opal has one step son Bradley Moody and wife Wendy of Pineland, Texas. She had no children but,...

Dolores Marie Trouard Laque

Dolores Marie Trouard Laque

Jun 24, 2022

Dolores Marie Trouard Laque, 90, of Vidor, passed away on June 24, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Woodlands, Texas. Dolores was born on August 10, 1931, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Bernadette and William Trouard. After graduating high school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dolores attended the university of Southwestern Louisiana where she earned her degree in education and...

Evelyn Ernestine Case

Evelyn Ernestine Case

Jun 8, 2022

Evelyn Ernestine Case, 82, of Vidor left this earth on June 8, 2022 to begin her heavenly eternal life, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She passed from this world surrounded by her family. Ernestine was born in Olla, Louisiana on September 25, 1939 to Ernest Woodrow and Ola LaVerne Collett. They moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana where she...