Obituaries

Brenda Gayle Blount

Brenda Gayle Blount

Nov 29, 2019

Brenda Blount, 70, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Beaumont who loved cooking. She always gave 1000% in everything she did. Brenda was known to be a very kind and loving person to everyone and never met a stranger. She is survived by her loving husband; Robert Blount, 3 sons; Bennie Huckabay...

Patsy Ruth Moreland

Patsy Ruth Moreland

Nov 29, 2019

Pat R. Moreland, 91 of Vidor, Texas died Friday, November 29th, 2019 at Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Giddings. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Giddings several years ago. Pat was a Charter member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She worked for Vidor State Bank...

Tommy Jones

Tommy Jones

Nov 28, 2019

Tommy G. Jones, 72, of Vidor, TX died November 28th, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Jasper, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked in contruction as a carpenter for 30 years. Tommy was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be...

Lloyd Harvey Hemmingway

Lloyd Harvey Hemmingway

Nov 26, 2019

Lloyd H. Hemmingway, 75 of Vidor died Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Mojave, CA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Lloyd was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor and enjoyed fishing and target shooting. He was a member of the NRA. Lloyd served his country in the U.S. Air Force for...

Paula Pryne

Paula Pryne

Nov 24, 2019

Paula Maude (Monroe) Pryne, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born June 25, 1932 in Shreveport, LA to Webb P. Monroe and Elinor (Mayo) Monroe. She was a long-time resident of Vidor, Texas and member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. She lived the last three years in Galloway, New Jersey. She married Ralph “Buck”...

Bessie Herrin-Linscomb

Bessie Herrin-Linscomb

Nov 22, 2019

Bessie Herrin-Linscomb, 94, another one from the greatest generation passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Wolf Den, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed reading, gardening, working crossword puzzles, cooking and going to garage sales but she especially loved keeping her grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday,...

Richard Lee Longbottom

Richard Lee Longbottom

Nov 18, 2019

Richard L. Longbottom, 87 of Vidor died Monday, November 18th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Ft. Worth, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Richard was a member of St Stephen's Episcopal Church in Beaumont, TX. He was a retired teacher from VISD and taught in Wyoming before coming to Texas. Richard was also a insurance agent....

Baylee Rae Mansfield

Baylee Rae Mansfield

Nov 18, 2019

Baylee Rae Mansfield, infant daughter of Ethan and Danielle Mansfield died Monday, November 18th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Funeral service will be Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Interment will follow at Mansfield Cemetery. Baylee is survived by her parents; Ethan and Danielle Mansfield of Vidor, grandparents; Kevin...

Luther Jerry Stanley

Luther Jerry Stanley

Nov 17, 2019

Jerry Stanley, 77 of Vidor died Sunday, November 17th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Gilmer, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. When Jerry was younger his family owned a lumber mill where he co owned Land R Lot Clearing and Tree Removal with his father. In the late 1950's Jerry moved to California and learned cabinetry...

Dustin C. Brister

Dustin C. Brister

Nov 15, 2019

Dustin C. Brister, 38 of Vidor died Friday, November 15th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Louisiana, he was a longtime Vidor resident. Dustin was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church in Lumberton and was in construction. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan, but he loved attending church. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home...

James Doyle Maines

James Doyle Maines

Nov 13, 2019

James D. Maines, 84 of Vidor died Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 in Vidor. A native of Florien, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. James was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. He retired from Gulf States Utility after 37ish years as a foreman. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, November 15, 2019 at Memorial...

Andy Thomas Brisendine Ii

Andy Thomas Brisendine Ii

Nov 9, 2019

Andy T. Brisendine, 38 of Lumberton died Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Lumberton. Andy was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor. He enjoyed working out and spending time with family and friends, he especially loved Bentley his dog. Visitation will...

Sylvia Marie Yarborough

Sylvia Marie Yarborough

Nov 9, 2019

Sylvia M. Yarborough, 78 of Vidor died Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, she was a resident of Vidor for 8 years and was a longtime resident of Beaumont. Sylvia was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and was the manager of Rand Oil Convenience Store in Beaumont for years. She loved...

Thomas "Nana" Anderson, Iii

Thomas "Nana" Anderson, Iii

Nov 7, 2019

Thomas Houston Anderson III "NaNa", 67, of Orange, TX died Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He served his country in the U.S. Army and enjoyed fishing and raising livestock but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 12, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of...

Petra M. Villafano

Petra M. Villafano

Nov 6, 2019

Petra M. Villafano, 89 of Pearland, TX and former longtime resident of Vidor passed away Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at Wind Song Convalescent Home in Pearland. She retired from Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas after many years as an X-Ray Technician. Petra was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, November 11, 2019 beginning...

Howard Leroy Greathouse Sr.

Howard Leroy Greathouse Sr.

Nov 2, 2019

Howard LeRoy Greathouse Sr., 84 of Vidor, TX passed away at his home on November 2, 2019. Howard was a veteran of the US Navy and US Marine Corps, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the IUOE Local 450 for 45 years. He lived an active life enjoying family gatherings, poker night, casino trips, cruises,...

Norman Dale Blackman

Norman Dale Blackman

Oct 31, 2019

A good man has left this life. Norman D. Blackman passed away on October 31st, 2019. A native of Many, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Norman enjoyed driving his dune buggy offroad, flying his ultralight, and riding his motorcycle. He loved going fast. He was a retired partner with Carroll & Blackman, Inc. an engineering business ....

Linda Renae Peveto Patterson

Linda Renae Peveto Patterson

Oct 30, 2019

Renae Peveto Patterson, 70 of Mauriceville died Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville, TX. Renae was a retired hairdresser and enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. Cremation arrangements where entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, November...

Daniel "Dan" Richard Sr.

Daniel "Dan" Richard Sr.

Oct 29, 2019

Dan Richard, 84 of Rayne, LA died Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. A native of Morse, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and Lumberton, Before moving to Rayne, LA. Dan retired as manager of Rogers Brothers Optical and was a die hard Dallas Cowboy fan. He played in fast...

Robert Eugene Hardy

Robert Eugene Hardy

Oct 26, 2019

Robert Eugene Hardy, 56, of Orange, TX died Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. A native of Las Vegas, NV he was a longtime resident of Orange and worked for many years in the construction field as a carpenter. Robert enjoyed going fishing and going to Galveston with his wife. He also enjoyed going to watch...