Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Gary Allen White, 69, of Vidor, died Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at his residence. Gary was a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas. He was a retired Boiler Maker and Welder with the local 587. Gary also enjoyed the restoration of classic cars. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Gary Allen White is survived by his...

Jun 2, 2021

David E. Van Huis, 34 of Vidor died Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at his residence. A native of Oak Lawn, IL, we was a longtime resident of Vidor. David was a member of Community Church in Orange and was a machinist with Bun Electric in Vidor for years. He loved his mustangs and enjoyed gardening and building rock gardens. Visitation...

Jun 1, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Billie Ann Berwick, 84, of Vidor, died Saturday, June 1, 2021 at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She loved cooking, shopping, playing bingo, and most importantly spending time with her family. Her graveside service will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park beginning at 2:00 PM. She is survived by...

May 31, 2021

Jody Ray Briggs, 72, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021. Jody Briggs, son of John W. and Mary Briggs was born on December 12, 1948. He served in the National Guard from 1974-1978. He attended Lamar University and received his Bachelor’s degree. Jody began his...

May 31, 2021

Nelda Kay Singer, 74, of Vidor, died Monday, May 31st, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Port Arthur but lived in Vidor the last couple years of her life. She loved reading books, cooking, watching wrestling, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of...

May 30, 2021

Joycie M. Hanks, 80 of Vidor died Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Joycie was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, TX. She worked for VISD as an office aid and substitute teacher for 13 years. Joycie enjoyed painting and making floral...

May 30, 2021

Peter O. Cortez, 82 of Vidor died Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of San Antonio, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Peter was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Senior Club. He was a Lab Tech...

May 28, 2021

Louise Lanell Freeman Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021, at home in Vidor, TX. She was born on July 26, 1930 in Orange County to Vertis and Nola (Peveto) Freeman. Mrs. Smith was salutatorian of her graduating class and married Benjamin Kyle Smith after high school. She was devoted to her family, her career and selflessly...

May 27, 2021

Glyn "Wild Man" Derman Shiyou, 71 of Orange died Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at his residence. He was a Lifelong resident of Orange. Glyn retired as a Boiler Maker/Welder for Local Union 587 after 46years. He served his country in the US Army. Glyn enjoyed hunting and fishing. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 29, 2021...

May 26, 2021

Wilma (Willie) Blackmon Joiner Sukert, 92, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 25th, 2021, in Scottsdale AZ, with her two daughters, Sandy Jeansonne and Pam Fox by her side. Born to Benjamin D. Blackmon and Minnie Keel Blackmon in 1928 in Leesville, LA. Willie was one of 8 children in a blended household of 4 older half-siblings; Howard...

May 23, 2021

Ronnie M. Worth, 68 of Vidor died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Keke's Place in Orange. He was a native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ronnie served his country in the USMC during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from Exxon/Mobil as a Process Operator. Ronnie loved to restore old cars and watching tv. He never ate...

May 22, 2021

Sherry Marie Jordan Blackman, 88, of Vidor, died Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor but has lived in Nederland, TX for the last part of her life. She was also a longtime member of Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor but was a member of Calvary Baptist in Nederland for the last 8...

May 22, 2021

Ronald "Chief" Bolen, 85, of Lavon, TX, died Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at his home. He has been a resident of Lavon for the past 15 years. He retired as a chief from the U.S. Navy. He loved reading westerns especially ones written by Louis L'Amour, also enjoyed playing solitaire, fishing, and spending time with his family. Visitation for Ronald...

May 21, 2021

Albert Harold Emfinger Sr., 97, of Vidor, died Friday, May 21st, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. He retired from Union Oil after 40 years with them. He served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. In his free time he loved gardening, hunting,...

May 20, 2021

Betty Maxine Gall, 89, of Vidor, died Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She Retired after 25 years working with Baptist Hospital as a nurse and was a charter member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor. She loved collecting antiques, singing and playing piano, gardening, and witnessing to people any chance...

May 18, 2021

Oscar James Whatley Jr., 75, of Vidor, died Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He loved watching westerns especially John Wayne movies, collecting things, telling stories, and spending time with his family. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor and will have a memorial service Saturday, June 5, 2021...

May 18, 2021

Don Milton Gann, 71, of Vidor, died May 18, 2021 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and loved spending time with his family. The family will have a private graveside service at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. He is survived by his daughter Shonda and husband Mikal Weaver of Nederland, TX, sister...

May 15, 2021

Maxine Croom, 90 of Vidor died Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at Pelican Bay in Beaumont. A native of Oakdale, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Maxine was a member of United Methodist Church and was a retired bus driver for VISD. She enjoyed bowling and dancing. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and the funeral at 2:00 pm...

May 13, 2021

Mary Ann Robin, 77, died Thursday May 13th, 2021 at her home. Mary was a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas who attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. She was a lifelong collector of many interesting objects as well as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She took great joy in helping other people in her life as...