Obituaries
Herman Keith Browne
Jun 16, 2020
Herman Keith Browne, 81, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at his home. A native of Ballinger, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who loved to work. Herman loved all animals especially his dogs. He was a member of Cowboy Church in Orange and Silver Spurs Senior Group. Herman enjoyed spending time with his family. He...
Jacqueline Murray
Jun 12, 2020
Jaqueline (Jackie) Baker Murray, 92, of Vidor passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Jackie was born in Warren, Texas and was a long time resident of Vidor. Jackie attended Central Baptist Church in Vidor. Jackie was preceded in death by her first husband of 53 years, Edward L Baker and her husband Luther Murray passed away in 2014. Jackie...
Preston Allen Lynn Brister
Jun 8, 2020
Preston Allen Lynn Brister, 16 of Orange died Monday, June 8th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Wichita Falls, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Orange. Preston attended Orangefield High School were he ran track and played football. He was on the student counsel, debate team and honor society. Preston enjoyed fishing and being with family and friends....
David Lee Bennett Sr.
Jun 8, 2020
David L. Bennett, 50 of Vidor died Monday, June 8th, 2020 in Orange. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. David never wanted to be defined by his addiction and mistakes. He was a kindhearted man that fell into it's grips. He was a fighter by spirit and would do anything for his loved ones, even...
James Jason Kight
Jun 8, 2020
Jason Kight, 54 of Lumberton died Monday, June 8th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Pasadena, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Lumberton. Jason was a Senior Project Manager for Colgan, Ind. in Beaumont since 2012. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved to swim and hang out with his...
Lewis Clayton Long Sr.
Jun 8, 2020
Lewis C. Long Sr., 75 of Gary, TX died Monday, June 8th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Kirbyville, TX, he lived in Vidor before moving to Gary 15 years ago. Lewis was a plant operator with Print Pac in Orange, TX. He loved to fish and hunt. Lewis enjoyed piddling around the house and was a master of...
Geneva Maxine Solly
Jun 7, 2020
Geneva Maxine Solly (Nan-NanNan) was born in Maysville, Oklahoma on January 2nd, 1933 to Raymond and Ruth Caler. She passed away on June 7, 2020 at Rosewood Living Center in Jasper, Texas. At 16 she met Dwain while living in California with her family, he was in the service at Edwards Air Force Base. They decided to go to Vegas...
William "Bill" Liles, Sr.
Jun 6, 2020
William LeGran Liles Sr., passed away on June 6th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He was 93. William, known as Bill, was born on a small farm in Johnston County, Oklahoma, to Ray Liles and Grace DaVault Liles, both deceased, on December 29th, 1926. He had one older sister, Jean B. Liles Lewis, deceased. He was married to Mildred...
Wade Lynn Mitchell
Jun 6, 2020
Wade L. Mitchell, 65 of Vidor died Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Houston, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Wade was a lifelong chef and enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with family. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his...
Leslie Alison Riccardi
Jun 6, 2020
Leslie A. Riccardi, 78, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at her home. A native of Cleveland, OH she's been a resident of Vidor for the last 16 years. Leslie worked as a nurse especially in the Emergency Room or Surgical Unit. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Cleveland, OH and enjoyed sewing, all types...
Joe Haeggquist
Jun 5, 2020
Joe Haeggquist, 39, of Vidor, TX died Friday, June 5th, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Fort Smith, AR he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a 1999 graduate of Vidor High School. Joe earned his Bachelors of Science degree from Lamar University. He was also a graduate of St. Mary's University earning his Doctorate...
Jensen Dean Powell
Jun 3, 2020
Jensen Dean Powell, infant son of Joseph and Fanci Powell of Vidor, died Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at The Women's Hospital of Texas in Houston. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:oo a.m. at Turning Point Church with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Jensen is survived by his parents; Joseph and Fanci Powell of Vidor,...
Brian "Red" Hitchcock
Jun 2, 2020
Brian "Red" Hitchcock, 72, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 in Spurger, TX. A native of Good Hope, MS he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Red served his country during Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Vidor VFW Post #8246. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his buddies. Visitation...
Laura Dewitt
May 31, 2020
Laura DeWitt, age 59, of Vidor, TX passed away at 6:28 AM on Sunday, May 31st, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted...
Barbara Janise Lemare
May 31, 2020
Barbara J. LeMare, 82 of Vidor died Sunday, May 31st, 2020 at her residence. A native of James Town, Louisiana, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Barbara was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor and liked to be on the go. She retired from Pine Forest Elementary School were she worked in the cafeteria for 31+...
James "Jimmy" Norris Bethancourt Jr.
May 29, 2020
James "Jimmy" Norris Bethancourt Jr. 75, of Vidor died Friday, May 29th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jimmy enjoyed to travel. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am Monday, June 1, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Jimmy is survived by his sisters Elizabeth Croft of Vidor, TX...
Charles "Red" Denvel Harrison
May 28, 2020
Charles "Red" Denvel Harrison, 89 of Vidor died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence. A native of Chireno, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Red was a member of Christ's Community Church in Vidor. He loved to spend time with his family and fishing. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Visitation will begin at 12:00...
Betty Jo Ladd
May 27, 2020
Betty Jo Ladd, 81 of Vidor died Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Betty was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. She graduated from French High School and Chenier Business College in Beaumont. Betty was an Accountant for many years, but was a homemaker most of...
Gerald "Inky" Murdock
May 26, 2020
Gerald "Inky" Murdock, 77 of Vidor died Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Inky loved country music, especially George Jones. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm...
Dorothy Lee Inzer
May 24, 2020
Dorothy Lee Johnson Inzer, 93 of Vidor died Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side . A native of Rayville, Louisiana, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dorothy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Beaumont and was owner/operator of Vidor Florist since 1957. She loved flowers and working in the...