Obituaries

Apr 17, 2021

Ronnie Joseph Wilkerson was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 3rd, 1949 to Hoy and Annette Wilkerson and left to spend eternity with his Heavenly Father on April 17th, 2021. Ronnie spent most of his 72 years in Vidor, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. He was known by many names, Ronnie Joe, dad, paw paw, pops, bubba, and...

Apr 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Portie, 82, died Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in Shenandoah, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas before moving Tomball, Texas 6 years ago. Barbara attended First Baptist Church of Vidor, TX and was a homemaker who loved to sew, as well as cook and practice crochet. She enjoyed attending antique car clubs and meetings, and planting...

Apr 14, 2021

Velma Anderson, co-founder of Anderson Studio of Photography & former employee of American Real Estate in Beaumont, Texas passed away on April 14, 2021. She was referred to by many as Miss Velma, and was a major contributor in her community through her business and more so, through her genuine caring for people. She was a member of the Church...

Apr 14, 2021

Todd Chesser, 56 of Vidor died Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at his residence. Todd was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Todd enjoyed building model cars and mustangs. He made a list for everything and liked...

Apr 10, 2021

Ronnie Daniel Muckelrath, 81, of Vidor, died Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. He loved his grandchildren and getting to watch them play baseball, traveling in the United States, and spending time with his family. Ronnie will have a viewing Monday, April 12, 2021...

Apr 9, 2021

Roger Dale Delacerda, 71, of Vidor, died Friday, April 9th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He retired as an electrician. In his free time he loved working on old cars, building things, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Visitation for Roger...

Apr 8, 2021

Carroll "Carl" Naquin, 76, of Vidor, died Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He retired from Texas Metal Works after 44 years as a Maintenance Mechanic. When Carl wasn't working he loved sending time with his family, wood working, and playing golf. He will have a memorial service Monday,...

Apr 6, 2021

Clinton Edwin McGriff, 81, of Vidor, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a Bishop at The Church of God in Vidor and retired from Texaco Chemical Company and Huntsman as an Electrical Engineer. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. His service to God, love for his...

Apr 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Parker, 79, of Vidor, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at her home. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Vidor. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, bird watching, taking care of her animals, quilting, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends. Barbara will have a...

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 3, 2021

Loretta Ann Johnson, 56, of Vidor, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and member of Source of Old Faith Baptist Church in Vidor. She worked as a RN for 30 plus years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. Cremation arrangements are entrusted with...

Apr 1, 2021

Shelia Renee Gee, 58 of Vidor died Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Derry, Pennsylvania, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Shelia was a homemaker and a LVN. She enjoyed fishing and loved her winnie dogs. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at...

Mar 30, 2021

Sandra K. Ayo, 66 of Hemphill, Texas died Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she grew up in Vidor and moved out to California in the 90's where she had lived up till a couple of years ago. Sandra and Jeff moved to Hemphill and achieved a lifelong dream...

Mar 28, 2021

Charles M. Placker, 82 of Vidor died Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Gillett, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Charles was the District Supervisor of Perry Brothers Stores. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Charles was preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2021

Harry L. Black, 74 of Vidor died Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at his residence. A native of San Antonio, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Harry was a carpenter and loved his dog. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Harry is survived by his daughter Danielle Black of Angleton, TX, Charlene Black of WA,...

Mar 28, 2021

Emma Evelyn Van Hook, 83, of Byhalia, MS, died Sunday, March 28th, 2021 Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. She has lived in Vidor for the past 3 years but lived in Byhalia, Mississippi for most of her life. She loved taking care of her nieces, nephews, and friends and was really involved in her church in Mississippi. Emma will have...

Mar 27, 2021

Linda Sue Cade, 66, of Vidor, passed away Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a home maker who loved her family and grandbabies, laughter, cooking, going to flea markets, perch jerking, finding new restaurants, and was a social butterfly who could make friends with anyone. Linda will...

Mar 25, 2021

Celebration of Life Cecil Eddie Clark was born to Albert Zibie Clark and Minnie Pearl Martin on January 10, 1942 in Beaumont Texas at Hotel Dieu (French for "Hostel of God"). Hotel Dieu was the first hospital in Beaumont. The hospital was located on the banks of the Neches River and Sabine Pass. I would like to thank that Dad...

Mar 23, 2021

Jill Edwards Price, 65, of Baytown died Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 at her home. She is originally from Vidor but has lived in Baytown for a longtime. She was a member of Faith Family Church in Baytown. She retired from Home Healthcare as a LVN. She loved gardening, rescuing dogs, singing, collecting antiques, and spending time with her family and...

Mar 22, 2021

Christopher Lee Moores, 39, of Vidor died Monday, March 22nd, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor and was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, He moved to Vidor in 1991. He was a fence builder, he also enjoyed drawing many things including tattoos, and riding bikes. Cremation...