Obituaries

Carolyn Marie Hampton

Carolyn Marie Hampton

Oct 24, 2019

Carolyn Marie Hampton,57, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Galveston she was a longtime resident of Vidor who loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her boyfriend; Steve Hermsen, 1 sister; Deborah Coffie and her husband Joseph, 2 brothers; Bubba Whatley and Gary Whatley all...

Wanda Porter

Wanda Porter

Oct 23, 2019

Wanda Porter, 82, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Indian Bayou, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor and was the Salutatorian of Vidor High School class of 1954. Wanda enjoyed painting, square dancing, and traveling but she was a passionate Corgi Mama. Graveside services will be Saturday,...

Felicity Rose Broyles

Felicity Rose Broyles

Oct 22, 2019

Felicity Rose Broyles, 5 month old daughter of Tyler Broyles and Cheyann Scott died Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral services at 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Felicity is survived by her parents; Tyler Broyles and Cheyann...

Mariah Lee Woods

Mariah Lee Woods

Oct 19, 2019

Mariah Lee Woods, 26, of Westlake, went to rest in Christ on October 19th, 2019. She was born on June 27th, 1993 in Lake Charles, LA. Mariah is survived by her husband, Kevin C. Woods and daughter, Vera Lee Woods. Her parents are Michael & Sherry Cormier Of Ragley, LA & Lorrie Watkins of Gary, IN, as well as Ray...

Gerald Robert Bilbo

Gerald Robert Bilbo

Oct 19, 2019

Gerald R. Bilbo, 84 of Vidor died Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at Heartfelt Embrace Assited Living in Orange, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Gerald was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He had retired from Iron Workers Local Union #125. Gerald enjoyed hunting and spending time...

Albert Lee Morgan

Albert Lee Morgan

Oct 17, 2019

Albert L. Morgan, 83 of Vidor died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Indian Bayou, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Albert was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed skating and peddling around. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor...

Peggy Sue Fruge

Peggy Sue Fruge

Oct 15, 2019

Peggy S. Fruge, 65 of Vidor died Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Peggy was a nurses aide for 20 + years and enjoyed watching TV. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor....

V.G. Stains, Sr

V.G. Stains, Sr

Oct 10, 2019

V.G. Stains Sr, 83, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Starks, LA he was a longtime resident of Vidor and worked as a tree trimmer for Asplundh Co. for 30 years. V.G. enjoyed playing cards and dominoes but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation will...

Arren Douget

Arren Douget

Oct 6, 2019

Arren Douget, 34, of Vidor, TX died Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at his home. A native of Nederland, TX he was a longtime resident of Orangefield, TX and an outdoor enthusiast. Arren loved driving 18 wheeler trucks across the country and also locally. He was known to be a very compassionate and caring person and loved spending time with his...

Tommy Lee Mccurry

Tommy Lee Mccurry

Oct 6, 2019

Tommy L. McCurry, 83, of Vidor died Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at Collier Place in Beaumont. A native of Kirbyville, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Tommy was a retired operator from Bridgestone in Orange after 44 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Visitation will...

Pierce Dearl Stotts

Pierce Dearl Stotts

Oct 5, 2019

Dearl Stotts, 80, of Vidor died Saturday, October 5th, 2019 at his residence. A native of San Augustine County, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dearl was owner of Stott's Barber Shop in Vidor for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Dearl was an avid hunter. He was a member of Orange...

Albert "Boog" Arthur Hetzel Sr.

Albert "Boog" Arthur Hetzel Sr.

Oct 4, 2019

Boog Hetzel, 75, of Vidor died Friday, October 4th, 2019 at his residence. Boog was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Vidor. Boog served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and retired from Entergy/Gulf States. He enjoyed traveling and was a member...

Michael "Mike" Lee Rolfe

Michael "Mike" Lee Rolfe

Oct 3, 2019

Mike, 68, of Vidor died Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at his residence. A native of Detroit, MI, he was longtime resident of Vidor. Mike was in maintenance and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He was a huge NASCAR Fan. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Mike is survived by...

Bobby Joe Armstrong

Bobby Joe Armstrong

Oct 3, 2019

Bobby Joe Armstrong, 73, of Vidor died Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, he was a lifetime resident of Vidor. Bobby was a truck driver and served his country in the U.S. Army During the Vietnam conflicts. Bobby enjoyed camping and fishing. He loved his parrots and dog. Visitation will begin...

Jacquelyn Page Kilbourn Cowan

Jacquelyn Page Kilbourn Cowan

Oct 1, 2019

Jacquelyn Page Kilbourn Cowan 30, of Vidor died Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Cleburne, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jacquelyn is a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Beaumont and was a homemaker. She loved writing, music and studying french. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm...

Preston Rachal

Preston Rachal

Sep 30, 2019

PRESTON HENRY RACHAL Born 3-18-36 Died 9-30-19 Preston was the youngest of 10 children born in Natchitoches, LA to John Blanchard Rachal and Laura LaCaze. His parents only spoke French, so Preston’s first language was French but soon learned English when he started to school. His father died when he was 6 and his mother died when he was 12....

Joey Scott Mercer

Joey Scott Mercer

Sep 30, 2019

Joey S. Mercer 57, of Silsbee died Monday, September 30th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Delhi, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Silsbee two years ago. Joey was a member of Rose City Baptist Church and was a Senior General Foreman at Sabine Pass LNG for seven years. He...

Marilee Mitchell Mahana

Marilee Mitchell Mahana

Sep 28, 2019

Marilee Mahana, 69, of Vidor died September 28th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born and grew up in Provo, Utah, but has been a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas. Marilee was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at BYU. In...

Delbert Leon Jarrell

Delbert Leon Jarrell

Sep 28, 2019

Delbert Leon Jarrell, 82, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at home. A native of Newton, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Delbert served his country in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed gardening and bowling. Delbert is survived by 2 daughters; Leslie Hummel and her husband Jerry of Vidor and...

Lawrence "Larry" Leroy Rainwater

Lawrence "Larry" Leroy Rainwater

Sep 27, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Rainwater, 80, of Vidor, TX died Friday, September 27th, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Born 4/27/1939 in Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and retired from Gulf States Utilities. Larry served his country in the U.S. Army. He loved to travel, go fishing and spend quality time with his family. Larry...