Obituaries

Carla Hammonds

Carla Hammonds

Aug 15, 2019

Carla Hammonds, 59, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Kinder, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the beach, and watching TV but she especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Carla is survived by her husband of 42 years; Bobby...

Anita Richardson

Anita Richardson

Aug 9, 2019

Anita Richardson, 72 of Evadale died Friday, August 9th, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Silsbee, TX, she was a longtime resident of Evadale. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Evadale and was a homemaker. Anita enjoyed playing cards and traveling. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Anita is...

Marilyn Annette Mccarty

Marilyn Annette Mccarty

Aug 7, 2019

Marilyn Annette McCarty, 85 of Vidor died Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Dallas, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Harlingen, Texas, before moving to Vidor 6 years ago. Marilyn was a homemaker and loved being with her family, especially when they were all together. She enjoyed the dog races and sitting...

Cindy Winfrey

Cindy Winfrey

Aug 7, 2019

Cindy Winfrey, 65 of Vidor died Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Port Arthur, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. She was a member of Turning Point Church in Vidor and was VP of operations for Gulf Employee's Credit Union for 30 years before retiring. Cindy was very active in the church and was...

Mattie Lee Emfinger

Mattie Lee Emfinger

Aug 5, 2019

Mattie Lee Emfinger, 93, of Vidor died Monday, August 5th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Picayune, Mississippi, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mattie was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vidor and served on many committees. She was a homemaker, but she enjoyed the beach and loved fishing. She was a great seamstress also....

Ricky Lee Powell

Ricky Lee Powell

Aug 4, 2019

Ricky Lee Powell, 59 of Vidor died Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Germany, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ricky was an iron worker and certified crane operator in the Oil Fields. Rick was a great mechanic and enjoyed repairing small engines. cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Ricky is...

Noah Ray Cornell

Noah Ray Cornell

Aug 2, 2019

Noah Ray Cornell, 83, of Vidor, TX died Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Ray was a longtime resident of Vidor and Orangefield who loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed attending Trinity Baptist Church and was active in the maintenance of the church. He was known for always helping people. Ray...

Sandra Eaves-Forsblade

Sandra Eaves-Forsblade

Aug 1, 2019

Sandra Eaves-Forsblade, 51 of Vidor, TX died Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Vidor she enjoyed going out to eat and watching movies but she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Sandra is survived by her husband; Michael Forsblade, 1 daughter; Kindra McGraw of Vidor, 3 sons; Brandon...

Billy Gene Johnson

Billy Gene Johnson

Jul 28, 2019

Billy G. Johnson, 90 of Vidor died Sunday, July 28th, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Thayer, Missouri, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Billy was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor and he retired after 42 years from Union Pacific Railroad were he worked as a clerk. Billy enjoyed fishing, traveling,...

Edwin "Eddie" Ashworth Ii

Edwin "Eddie" Ashworth Ii

Jul 28, 2019

Edwin "Eddie" Ashworth II, 39, of Vidor, TX died Sunday, July 28th, 2019. A native of Vinton, LA he was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed doing handyman work and spending time with his friends. Eddie is survived by his wife; Tabitha Ashworth, 2 sons; Cameron Ashworth and Camron Brown, 1 daughter; Catherine Brown, mother; Roxanne Ashworth of Warren,...

Rebecca "Becky" Smith

Rebecca "Becky" Smith

Jul 23, 2019

Becky Smith, 69 of Vidor died Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Port Arthur, TX, she was longtime resident of Vidor. Becky was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was the Floral manager at Market Basket in Vidor. She enjoyed collecting angels and shopping. Visitation will...

Larry K. Melvin

Larry K. Melvin

Jul 20, 2019

Larry K. Melvin, 68, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Jackson, MS he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Larry worked for many years as an automobile mechanic and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Restlawn...

Joyce Hayes

Joyce Hayes

Jul 18, 2019

Joyce Hayes, 93, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, July 18th, 2019. A native of Hull Daisetta, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, going to the library and listening to audio books. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Thurday,...

Norma Jo "Tutsie" Dodson

Norma Jo "Tutsie" Dodson

Jul 17, 2019

Norma Jo "Tutsie" Dodson, 83, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at home. A native of Prescott, AR she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Tutsie was a former member of Northwest Baptist Church and was a very active member. She enjoyed reading, doing crafts, cooking and sewing but she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation...

Eunice Marie Medley

Eunice Marie Medley

Jul 17, 2019

Eunice Simmons-Medley, 80, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at home. A native of Newton, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Eunice was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and for many years served as the church secretary. She enjoyed traveling, working puzzles and going hunting and fishing but she especially enjoyed spending quality time...

Herman Lee Thibodeaux

Herman Lee Thibodeaux

Jul 15, 2019

Herman Lee Thibodeaux, 76, of Vidor, TX died Monday, July 15th, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Herman was a member of Pipefitters Local 195 and was a automotive mechanic who enjoyed working on race cars. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his...

Marie "Meme" Miechael Eaves

Marie "Meme" Miechael Eaves

Jul 14, 2019

Marie " Meme" Miechael Eaves, 69 of Vidor died Sunday, July 14th, 2019 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Port Arthur, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Meme was a homemaker and ran a quilting business with her sisters. She enjoyed art and crafts, cooking and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...

Cynthia "Cindy' "Ne" Louise Seals

Cynthia "Cindy' "Ne" Louise Seals

Jul 14, 2019

Cindy L. Seals, 71 of Vidor died Sunday, July 14th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Port Neches, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cindy was a Registered Nurse for 20+ years at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She enjoyed reading and playing games on her I Pad. Cindy loved spending time...

Cathy Knoblock

Cathy Knoblock

Jul 13, 2019

Cathy Knoblock, 56, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, July 13th, 2019 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, July 22, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with funeral services beginning at 11:00...

Melba Faye Steele

Melba Faye Steele

Jul 11, 2019

Melba Faye Steele, 90, of Vidor, Texas, died Thursday, July 11th, 2019, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Born May 14, 1929, in Beaumont, Texas to Margaret Smith Biddell and Elby Gus Biddell, Sr, Melba was a lifelong resident in Vidor and the Beaumont area, and worked at Texas State Optical before she retired. She is survived by her...