Obituaries
Elsie Carrie Duke
Feb 24, 2025
Elsie C. Duke, 85, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2025.
A native of Massachusetts, Elsie’s journey led her to Texas, where she built a life filled with love, devotion, and unwavering care for her family. She married the love of her life, Larry Duke Sr., and together they created a home where family always came...
Ronald Glenn Merrell
Feb 23, 2025
Ronald Glenn Merrell, 79, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, at Gilbert’s House Assisted Living in Beaumont.
A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Ronald was a longtime resident of Vidor and a dedicated member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force before building a lifelong career as a lineman with Southwestern...
Glenda Robbie Champagne
Feb 21, 2025
Glenda Robbie Champagne, a longtime resident of Beaumont who spent the last decade in Vidor, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on February 21, 2025 at Vidor Health and Rehab.
Glenda dedicated over 40 years of her life working for Gulf States Utility before retiring. She was a woman of strong faith who loved reading her Bible and cherished...
Clement "C.B." Bedell Simmons
Feb 20, 2025
Clement Bedell Simmons (C.B.) of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. He was born on November 21, 1934 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Travis and Eugenie Bailey Simmons.
C.B., or Bedell as he was known by his family and friends in Louisiana, grew up in DeRidder as a child...
Cathryn "Cathy" Marie Ward
Feb 18, 2025
Cathryn "Cathy" Marie Ward, 74, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. Born and raised in Beaumont, TX, she later became a longtime resident of Vidor, where she built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
Cathy dedicated over 20 years of service to Baptist Hospital before retiring. She had a heart for...
Ellen "Candy" Marsella Keath-Vincent
Feb 18, 2025
Ellen "Candy" Marsella Keath-Vincent, 64, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Candy dedicated her life to helping others as a counselor for the state of Texas at Spindletop.
Candy was known for her artistic and creative spirit, always finding beauty in the world around her....
Connie Sue Mefford
Feb 17, 2025
Connie Sue Mefford, 76, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 17, 2025.
A native of Jennings, Louisiana, Connie made Vidor her lifelong home. She graduated from Vidor High School in 1969 and dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker. Known for her warmth and creativity, she found joy in quilting, creating beautiful pieces that will...
Joe Elmer Collins
Feb 14, 2025
Joe Elmer Collins, 91, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 14, 2025. A native of Rusk, Texas, Joe made Vidor his home in 1956, where he built a life centered around faith, family, and hard work.
A devoted member of the Vidor Church of Christ, Joe not only worshiped there but helped build the very church...
Donald "Don" Ray Eicher
Feb 12, 2025
Donald "Don" Ray Eicher, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. A native of Hill City, Kansas, Don made Vidor, TX where he and his wife Stella raised their family, his home for many years, becoming a dedicated member of the community. His faith was central to his life—he was a former...
Julie Dee Dugas
Feb 10, 2025
Julie Dee Dugas, 55, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Julie was a proud graduate of Orangefield High School. She found joy in the simple moments of life, especially when surrounded by her beloved grandchildren. They were the light of her life, and she cherished every...
Martha Jane Hill
Feb 8, 2025
Martha Jane Hill, lovingly known as "Jane," passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor.
A proud and longtime resident of Vidor, Jane was a dedicated public servant, serving as a City Council member for Ward 6. Her love for her community was evident in her years of service and care for those around...
Jason Matthew Holmes
Feb 7, 2025
Jason Matthew Holmes, 48, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.
A creative soul and true Renaissance man, Jason was an artist, author, woodworker, comedian, and protector. He was deeply dedicated to his roles as a loving father, devoted son, cherished husband, doting grandpa, and loyal best friend. Known for his...
Olive Barbara Girlinghouse
Feb 7, 2025
Olive Barbara Girlinghouse, lovingly known as "Bobbie," passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at the age of 95.
A longtime resident of Vidor, Bobbie was known for her vibrant spirit, green thumb, and a heart as warm as her kitchen. Her love for gardening was evident in the beautiful blooms and thriving plants that surrounded her...
Bonnie Lou Kendall
Feb 6, 2025
Bonnie Lou Kendall, 66, of Vidor, Texas passed away February 6th, 2025 at Baptist hospital surrounded by family. Bonnie was born in Plainville, Kansas to Wade Allen Rozean and Laura Lee Rozean. Bonnie was very ill and fought hard for a month before she succumbed to her illness. Bonnie was a housekeeper and absolutely loved the people she cleaned for....
Vann "Rambo" Byron Roson
Feb 4, 2025
Vann “Rambo” Byron Roson, a proud veteran and lifelong adventurer, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Dallas, TX, Vann was a longtime resident of the Dallas area before making Vidor his home.
Vann served his country with honor in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army National Guard during the Vietnam...
George LaDon Barrow
Jan 31, 2025
George LaDon Barrow, 65, of Vidor, TX passed away on January 31, 2025 at his home. George was born on March 13, 1959 in Delhi, LA to John and Virginia Barrow. He was a loyal friend and family member who enjoyed carpentry, horses and westerns. He was deeply loved by all his family and friends. George is survived by Sue...
Joseph "Joe" Robert Wingerson Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Robert Wingerson Jr., 82, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joe made Vidor his longtime home, where he was a beloved member of Turning Point Church and a fixture in his community.
Joe proudly retired after more than 25 years as a...
Clifford Newton Wells Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
Clifford "Big Bubba" Newton Wells, age 61, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Vidor Health and Rehab. Born in Silsbee, Texas, Clifford spent most of his life in Vidor, where he became a beloved member of the community.
Clifford was a skilled truck driver and mechanic with a deep love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Whether cruising down...
Shirley Marie Robin
Jan 29, 2025
Shirley Marie Robin 86, of Vidor, Texas Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Vidor Health and Rehab.
A native of Sour Lake, Texas, Shirley was a longtime resident of Vidor who built a life filled with love, faith, and service to her community. After marrying her lifelong love, J.D. Robin, in 1957, the couple made...
Nancy McIntosh Ardis
Jan 28, 2025
NANCY MCINTOSH ARDIS, 79, OF VIDOR, TEXAS PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HER RESIDENCE ON JANUARY 28, 2025.
NANCY WAS BORN IN BAY CITY, TEXAS JULY 6, 1945 TO GEORGE AND NELLIE MCINTOSH. HER FAMILY MOVED TO THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA WHEN SHE WAS A YOUNG CHILD WHERE SHE ATTENDED SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY, GRADUATING FROM ORANGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL.
NANCY WAS A DEVOTED...
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