Obituaries
Richard T Collier Sr.
Mar 14, 2025
Richard Collier, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away surrounded by family on March 14, 2025 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. He spent most of his life working as an auto mechanic, a trade he took great pride in. Whether under the hood of a car or sharing stories with loved ones, Richard had a way of making...
Fay L. Wooden
Mar 12, 2025
Fay Wooden, 66, a lifelong resident of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Fay dedicated many years of her life to the U.S. Postal Service, working in the sorting department before retiring after 21 years. She found joy in simple pleasures, whether it was cheering on her favorite horses at the races, crafting beautiful creations, or simply spending time...
Renee' Wilkins
Mar 6, 2025
Loretta Renee' Wilkins, a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and "Lolo" to her cherished grandchildren.
A homemaker at heart, Renee' found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with her grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Lolo," and making memories with family and friends. She had an adventurous...
Legatha Ann Angele
Mar 5, 2025
Legatha Ann (Bellard) Angele, 86, a longtime resident of Vidor, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
As a native Vidorian, Legatha spent many years as a part of the local community. She was a fixture in the banking community for 37 years and was active in the Vidor Chamber of Commerce. She was instrumental in ensuring the...
Valerie Ann Prasnicki
Mar 4, 2025
Valerie "Annie" Ann Crosby Prasnicki, 55, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Annie was a longtime resident of Vidor before making Port Neches her home 15 years ago. She was a proud graduate of Vidor High School, Class of 1987, where she was an active member of the band...
Lee Roy Ward
Mar 2, 2025
Lee Roy Ward, 89, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Lee Roy was known for his hardworking nature, his love for the outdoors, and his devotion to his family.
He found great joy in tending to his land, taking pride in the time he spent...
Cheryl Lynn Smith
Feb 26, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Smith, 46, of Newton, TX, passed away on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, TX.
A native of Beaumont, Cheryl was raised in Vidor and was a proud graduate of Vidor High School, Class of 1996. She had a love for true crime movies and could often be found immersed in the latest mystery,...
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...
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