Obituaries

May 6, 2020

Theron "T-Bird" Lyle, 62, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor. T-Bird worked as an operator for Parsons Engineering for 13 years and was a member of IUOE Local 450 for 40 years. He loved hunting, fishing and especially spending time...

May 5, 2020

Laura D. Fox "Mimi", 65, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Lafayette, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Laura served her country in the U.S. Air Force for over 13 years before receiving an honorable discharge. She enjoyed fishing and watching Sci-fi movies but she especially...

May 4, 2020

John W. Gasaway, 52, of Vidor, TX died Monday, May 4th, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Rusk, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and owned John's Radiator Service. John enjoyed collecting cars, four wheeler riding and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son; Cody Hagan of Vidor, stepmother; Margie Gasaway...

May 3, 2020

Rachel D. Chandler, 70 of Vidor died Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Throughout her life, She worked various jobs serving the public and ran her own daycare for many years. She was the 1st city councilwoman and proudly served the citizens of Vidor, Texas....

May 1, 2020

Dewey E. Smith, 53 of Vidor died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Kirbyville, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dewey was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. He was owner/operator of Smith's Dump Trucks and D and L Foundations. Dewey enjoyed fishing and hunting. Cremation arrangements...

May 1, 2020

Milton Gentry, 67, of Vidor, TX died May 1st, 2020 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Milton worked in construction as a carpenter was a member of the carpenter's union. He loved Texas A&M football and raising animals but he especially enjoyed visiting with his friends. Graveside services will be Thursday,...

Apr 30, 2020

Judy Bryant, 66 of Vidor died Thursday, April 30th, 2020 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Judy was a member of Lakewood Church in Houston. She was a RN with UTMB Family Planning in Orange and Beaumont and enjoyed visited nursing homes and volunteering. A graveside service will be held at Restlawn...

Apr 28, 2020

Charles R. Murphy, 60 of Mauriceville, TX died Tuesday, April 28th, 2020. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Mauriceville. Charles was an auborist and a carpenter. He was owner/operator of Murphy's Tree Service since 1984. Charles enjoyed working on cars, fishing, canoeing and line dancing. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, May...

Apr 25, 2020

Ida Adair Lassiter Luker, owner of Orange County Publishing Co. Inc, and Publisher of The Vidor Vidorian, died Saturday, April 25 in Vidor with her sons, Dan and Randall by her side. Born October 27, 1922 in Elkhart, Texas to Herbert Lassiter and Ida Delle Lively Lassiter, she graduated Elkhart High School at 16 and attended Sam Houston where she...

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