Obituaries

John Johnson

John Johnson

Mar 29, 2019

John Johnson, 78, of Vidor, TX died Friday, March 29th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Originally from Orange, TX, he spent many years in Deweyville (Indian Lake), TX, moving to Vidor in 1975. He was a welder by trade, working at a number of places over the years, including some offshore drilling work and even a short...

Carlanne Taylor

Carlanne Taylor

Mar 29, 2019

Carlanne Taylor, 79, of Vidor, TX died Friday, March 29th, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor. She was also a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution. Carlanne enjoyed working in her garden and doing yardwork, working with many crafts...

Emma Jean Ellis-Lamar

Emma Jean Ellis-Lamar

Mar 27, 2019

Emma Jean Ellis-Lamar, 90, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of the Eastern Star of Vidor. Emma worked as a beautician and enjoyed cutting hair. She also enjoyed baking. Emma was the oldest living Monarch of both the Ellis and Mansfield families and...

Kenneth James Broussard

Kenneth James Broussard

Mar 23, 2019

Kenneth J. Broussard, 79 of Vidor died Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. Kenneth was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a truck driver for...

Larry Alford Layfield

Larry Alford Layfield

Mar 23, 2019

Larry A. Layfield, 63 of Vidor died Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a truck driver and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 10:00...

Thomas "Tom" Milton Hagler

Thomas "Tom" Milton Hagler

Mar 21, 2019

Thomas "Tom" Milton Hagler, 84 of Vidor died Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at Village Creek Nursing Home in Lumberton, TX. A native of San Augustine, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Thomas attended Faith Baptist Church in Vidor and retired from Goodyear Chemical Plant as operations supervisor after 37 years. Thomas served his country in the U.S. Army...

Venus Nichols

Venus Nichols

Mar 17, 2019

Venus Nichols, 52 of Vidor died Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas. Venus enjoyed painting and flowers. She was an animal lover and loved being around children. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial service will...

Glenda Joyce Duve

Glenda Joyce Duve

Mar 17, 2019

Glenda J. Duve, 73 of Vidor died Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at Vidor Health and Rehab. A native of Washington, she was a longtime resident of Groves, TX before moving to Vidor 10 years ago. Glenda enjoyed music, movies and reading. She also loved cats and jewelry. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Glenda was survived...

Donnie Lee Will Jr.

Donnie Lee Will Jr.

Mar 16, 2019

Donnie Lee Will Jr. "Pops" Donnie was born on January 31st, 1972 in Orange TX and passed March 16th, 2019 in Fort Worth, TX. He was surrounded by friends and family at his time of passing. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at Memorial Funeral...

George Robert Thomas

George Robert Thomas

Mar 15, 2019

George Robert Thomas June 30, 1938 – March 15, 2019 Vidor – George Robert Thomas, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 15, 2019, at the age of 80, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. George was born in Gist, Texas (Orange County). Moving to north Vidor as a young child, he grew up working on his family’s...

Micheal Ray Simmons, Sr.

Micheal Ray Simmons, Sr.

Mar 15, 2019

Micheal Ray Simmons, Sr., 70, of Vidor, TX died Friday, March 15th, 2019 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, TX. He was a 1966 graduate of Vidor High School were he was first chair trumpet player for the band and also a baseball player for the school. In 1975 he coached Little League baseball for the Cubs which his son...

Joyce B. Jenkins

Joyce B. Jenkins

Mar 13, 2019

Joyce B. Jenkins, 92, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 at Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home. A native of Turkey Creek, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Joyce loved gardening and working with flowers. She also enjoyed going fishing, quilting, and crocheting but she especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14,...

Frank Robert Campise Sr.

Frank Robert Campise Sr.

Mar 10, 2019

Frank R. Campise, 74 of Vidor died Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a lifelong Vidor resident. Frank was retired from Huntsman Refinery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with burial to follow...

Helen C. Erwin

Helen C. Erwin

Mar 4, 2019

Helen C. Erwin, 87 of Vidor died Monday, March 4th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Bethlehem, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Helen was a member of River of Life Church in Vidor and was a devoted member. She enjoyed plants and flowers, she also enjoyed poetry especially by Helen Stein Rice. Visitation will begin at...

Fred H. Ledoux

Fred H. Ledoux

Mar 2, 2019

Fred H. LeDoux, 93, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in Baytown, TX. A native of Sweetlake, LA he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Fred served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired as a truck driver for Mobil Oil after 33 years. He was an avid gardener, carpenter, and mechanic. Fred was a...

Mary Ann Mitchell

Mary Ann Mitchell

Mar 2, 2019

Mary A. Mitchell, 68 of Vidor died Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at her residence. A native of Call, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mary was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Vidor and taught Sunday school there. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm...

Frankie Jay Phillips

Frankie Jay Phillips

Feb 25, 2019

Frankie Jay Phillips infant baby boy of Bryan Phillips died Monday, February 25th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Frankie is survived by his father Bryan Phillips, sisters Addison Phillips of Sour Lake, TX, Delilah Hodge Phillips of Port Neches, TX, gandparents Stephen and Betty Phillips of Alba,...

Pam "Pamma" Shivers

Pam "Pamma" Shivers

Feb 21, 2019

Pam "Pamma" Shivers, 71 of Vidor died Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Pam was a native of Many, Louisiana, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Pam was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor and was an office manager for Dr. Phillips and Dr. Laughlin for 30...

Richard Wayne Smith

Richard Wayne Smith

Feb 17, 2019

Rick W. Smith, 61 of Vidor died Sunday, February 17th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, he was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Rick attended Turning Point Church in Vidor and worked for the City of Vidor as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and traveling, but he loved spending time with his granddaughter. Visitation will...

Billy Daigle

Billy Daigle

Feb 15, 2019

Billy James Daigle,62, of Vidor died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor who was an iron worker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working outside in his free time. His visitation will be from 6:00-10:00 pm and a rosary begins at 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home...