Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Bessie Mae Welch, 91 of Vidor died Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Sabine Pass, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Bessie Mae was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing silk flower arrangements and was active in woman's ministries, but she loved...

Apr 24, 2020

Carl Raymond Dyer, 86 of Vidor died Friday, April 24th, 2020 at Sabine Place in Orange, TX. A native of Leesville, LA, he was a longtime resident of Iowa, LA, before moving to Vidor 1 year ago. Carl was a member of First Pentecostal Church Cathedral of Praise in Lake Charles and served his country in the U.S. Army. He...

Apr 24, 2020

Peggy (Shores) Michael, was born in Vivian, Louisiana, November 10th, 1940, to Fred Shores and Carron (Corley) Shores. She was called home to her eternal rest on April 24th, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Hank Shores; and beloved daughter, Rebecca Michael Turner. Peggy is survived by her loving sister, Cheryl Wilfer...

Apr 24, 2020

Clint Wellons, 52 of Vidor died Friday, April 24, 2020. He spent the younger years of his life in Beaumont, TX, he was longtime resident of Vidor. Clint attended Cowboy Church on the Rock in Beaumont and was a construction engineer. He enjoyed being with and cooking for his family and friends. Clint loved horses, fishing, hunting and playing his...

Apr 21, 2020

Joey Oxley, 50 of Vidor died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Joey attended Pine Forest Baptist Church when he was younger. He was a driver for Ray's Wrecker Service in Vidor for 17 years. Joey loved hunting, four wheeling and coaching little...

Apr 21, 2020

Adalynn Moore baby girl of Chris Moore and Kylee Johnson died Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Monday, April 27, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor followed by a private service. Burial will take place at Retlawn Memorial Park in Vidor, TX, Adalynn was...

Apr 20, 2020

Margaret M. Melancon, 78 of Vidor died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Mid Jefferson Hospital in Port Arthur, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She was very active in church and helped organize St. Joseph Alter...

Apr 20, 2020

Dorothy Jean "Dot" Sturm, 91 of Vidor died Monday, April 20th, 2020 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Morton Valley, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dot was a member of First Christian Church in Vidor. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family. Dot was also a seamstress and was a volunteer for...

Apr 19, 2020

David Kelly, 71 of Vidor died Sunday, April 19th, 2020 at Christus St. Luke's Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. A native of Gainsville, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. David was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor and was a Police Officer with Beaumont Police Department and retired as Captain after 31 years of service. He...

Apr 19, 2020

Barbara J. May, 84 of Vidor died Sunday, April 19th, 2020 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing and arts and crafts. Private graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial...

Apr 18, 2020

Apr 17, 2020

Nancy J. Brown, 68 of Vidor died Friday, April 17th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Kirbyville, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Nancy was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Vidor and was owner/operator of Brown Escort Services. She loved to cook and teach other how to cook. Nancy enjoyed...

Apr 15, 2020

Rhonda M. Cappello, 53 of Vidor died Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at Christus St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, TX. A native of Houma, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Rhonda was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, listening to music and loved her pets. Visitation will be held...

Apr 14, 2020

Maurine McGriff, 75 of Vidor died Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at her residence. A native of Greenville, MS, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Maurine was a member The Church of God and was a Minister's wife. She was a homemaker and loved the Lord. Graveside services will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Maurine is survived...

Apr 8, 2020

Elmer J. Smith, 92 of Lufkin, TX died Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor, TX. A native of Lufkin, TX, he was a longtime resident of Fuller Springs, TX. Elmer served his country during WW II in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of the VFW and was a craftsman with wood. Burial...

Apr 8, 2020

Joe Liston, 65 of Vidor died Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Joe was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, but attended Church of God in Vidor. He was an avid reader and a war gamer. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Joe is...

Apr 6, 2020

Bessie M. Holmes, 81 of Warren died Monday, April 6th, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Woodville, TX, she was a longtime resident of Warren and Vidor. Bessie enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will begin...

Apr 5, 2020

Lavon Havens, 96 of Vidor died Sunday, April 5th, 2020 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Lavon was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was the Vidor High School Nurse for 27 years and the Secretary for the Music Department for 27 years before retiring. Lavon served her...

Apr 4, 2020

Gwen Bass, 71 of Vidor died Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center in Vidor, TX. A native of Jasper, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Gwen loved to draw and color, she also loved stuffed animals. A private funeral service will take place Wednesday, April 8, 2020 with burial to follow at Fountain Cemetery...

Apr 2, 2020

Jimmy Connolly, 50 of Vidor died Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Jimmy was a welder and loved being on the river and fishing. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 13, 2020 at...