Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

David "Super Dave" Allan Savoy Sr., 59, of Vidor, died Monday, June 14th, 2021 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He loved driving around town in his truck, fishing, sitting on his porch, and anything that involved being outdoors. He could fix anything that was broken and was a jack of all trades. His greatest joy...

Jun 14, 2021

Charles "Bubba" Rudolph Hetzel, 73, of Vidor, died Monday, June 14th, 2021, at Pine Arbor Healthcare Center in Silsbee, TX. He was born in Silsbee, TX to Fred Rudolph Hetzel and Vera Inez Crosby Hetzel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Williamson Cemetery. Bubba retired from IBEW #479 in Beaumont, TX....

Jun 14, 2021

Mary Nell Greenwalt, 81, of Vidor, died Monday, June 14th, 2021 at Baptists Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. She loved word search puzzles, watching TV, and most importantly spending time with family especially grandchildren and her 2 great grandchildren. Visitation for...

Jun 13, 2021

Garry Bruce Perkins, 71, of Vidor, Texas died Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and loved working on cars. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. There will be a memorial service Monday, June 21st, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Garry is survived by his sisters...

Jun 10, 2021

Tiffany Michelle Burns, 40, of Vidor, died Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Tiffany loved spending time with family and cooking as well. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, there will...

Jun 8, 2021

Sabrina Lea Schneider, 63, of Vidor died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and attended Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at...

Jun 6, 2021

Vanna L. Shofner, 58 of Vidor died Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Orlando, FL, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Vanna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a sales associate with Wrights Bar-B-Que. Vanna loved old movies and music. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to...

Jun 6, 2021

Lynn Jarrell, 70, of Vidor, died Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He retired from IBEW 479 as an electrician after 20 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a corporal. In his free time he loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Cremation arrangements...

Jun 3, 2021

Tom Pendleton Townsend III, 71, of Broaddus, TX, died Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House. He was a longtime resident of Vidor but lived in Broaddus for the past few years. He was a retired steelworker with North Star, he worked countless hours with Make a Wish foundation, and was also a volunteer firefighter in Powell Park, TX....

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...