Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Former Vidorian and long-time Oak Forest Elementary School teacher Norma Jean Call passed away peacefully Monday, October 16, 2023, in Austin, TX. She was 93 years and 9 months old.

Born Norma Jean Henderson on January 16, 1930, in an oil field tent in Hebronville, TX, Norma moved to Vidor while still in grammar school with her parents Marguerite (Goodsell)...

Oct 15, 2023

LaVelle Haynes, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on

Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Austin, Texas at the age of 97. She was born to Effie Lee Philmon

Bunn and Joseph Arthur Bunn in Beaumont on December 13, 1925, and resided in Vidor for

most of her life until moving to Austin in 2009. She married Clyde Haynes, Jr., her high...

Oct 15, 2023

Doris "Meme" Edgar, 90 of Vidor died Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at Focused Care of Orange. Doris was a native of Warren, Texas, She was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and retired VISD. Doris enjoyed baking and cooking and was an active church member. Doris is survived by her children...

Oct 15, 2023

Willie Allen Williams, 42, of Vidor died Sunday, October 15th, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Vidor, and had worked as a mechanic during his life. He had a passion for rescue animals. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Willie is survived by his daughters Kattie Martinez of San Antonio, TX, Adrianna Bay of...

Oct 9, 2023

Glenda Gail Cooper, 74, a beloved and longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Glenda was a dedicated and hardworking individual who found great fulfillment in her career. She was the owner and operator of the Cooper Group Staffing agency. Her dedication to her work was truly admirable, and...

Oct 6, 2023

Albert "Al" Lloyd Rutledge Sr., a lifelong resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. He was 81 years old. Al was a devoted member of Turning Point Church and proudly served his country as a Marine in his earlier years. After his military service, he dedicated over 30 years...

Oct 2, 2023

Miriam L. Peveto Stout, 97, of Pasadena, TX, died Monday, October 2, 2023. Miriam was born in Texla, TX, June 16, 1926, to Cam Peveto and Maggie Thomas.

She is survived by her four children, Adele Fernandez, Kathleen Miller, Gary Horn, and Lynda Jones, and four grandkids Robbie Craig, Michael Fernandez, Robert Hartman, and Kimberly Horn, and great grandson Alex...

Oct 1, 2023

Jessica Nicole Buck, 39, of Vidor, TX, passed away on Sunday, October 1st, 2023. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and found immense joy in simple pleasures.

Jessica had a green thumb and a deep love for plants and gardening. Cats held a special place in her heart, and she was known for her affection towards them. However, her greatest...

Oct 1, 2023

Mary Magaline Swiger, age 96, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, October 1st, 2023. She was born in Center, Texas, and was a beloved and longtime resident of Vidor. Mary was a devoted member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor and dedicated her life to her family and faith. Mary was a dedicated homemaker...

Sep 27, 2023

Avery fell in love early in life with not only his high school sweetheart, but also his love of the outdoors. While he enjoyed his years as a petroleum chemist in the United States Army, he was even more overjoyed to be able to return to his hometown when his service time ended. He was so excited to bring his...

Sep 24, 2023

Carolyn Ann Jagneaux, a beloved member of Vidor and of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the age of 69. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories. Carolyn, raised in Vidor, Texas, was a dedicated homemaker who found immense joy in caring for her family. Her warm and...

Sep 21, 2023

Glenn Peveto, 86, of Vidor, Texas died Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at his residence. Glenn was the son of William Carroll Peveto & Florence Juanita Duhon Peveto, grandson of James Monroe Peveto & Mary Ann Winfree Peveto, Great grandson of Michael & Elizabeth Farque Peveto, 2nd great grandson of DeJean & Olivia Granger Peveto 3rd great grandson of Jean &...

Sep 21, 2023

Sep 20, 2023

Steven Troy Alverson, aged 65, a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was a beloved figure in the Vidor community, known for his passion for auto racing, particularly NASCAR and drag racing, as well as his green thumb in gardening. However, his greatest joy in life...

Sep 18, 2023

Janet Lynn Neukirch, a beloved member of the Vidor community, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at the age of 64. Janet was a longtime resident of Vidor, where she formed lasting connections with many and left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her.

Janet had an unwavering love for animals, especially...

Sep 18, 2023

Betty Ruth Shepherd, 99 of Vidor died Monday, September 18th, 2023 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Betty was a member of Central Baptist Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She enjoyed working in the yard. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lee Shepherd. She is...

Sep 16, 2023

Norma Lynne Morphis left her earthly existence on September 16, 2023. Her passing was at Harbor Hospice House with family by her side.

Norma was born in Beaumont, Texas and was 81 years of age. She was a faithful Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Norma had a love of teaching. She began her career teaching at Vidor Junior High in...

Sep 16, 2023

Casie Lynn Graves, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away at the age of 38 on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Casie touched the lives of many with her warm heart and caring nature. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Through her years of...

Sep 14, 2023

Tina Renee Smith Able, 56 of San Antonio, TX went on to her eternal rest on September 14th, 2023 at her residence. A native of Mobile, AL, she was a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, LA, and Little Rock, AR before moving to San Antonio. She held jobs at John Casablanca’s Modeling Studio and as a contractor for Cox Cable of...

Sep 12, 2023

James Curtis Garner, a long-time resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, at the age of 90 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. He was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor, where his faith played an integral role in his life. A true patriot, James served his country with...