Obituaries

Maria Revilla Varela

Maria Revilla Varela

May 26, 2019

Maria R. Varela, 91 of Rose City died Sunday, May 26th, 2019 at her residence in Beaumont, TX. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, she was a longtime resident of Rose City, before moving to Beaumont just a couple of months ago. Maria was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a homemaker. She enjoyed...

Ambrosia Galaviz

Ambrosia Galaviz

May 24, 2019

Ambrosia Galaviz, 88, of Vidor, TX died Friday, May 24th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont she was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked gardening and feeding and watching birds. Ambrosia was known to be a very strong woman and loved to spend quality time with her family and friends. Visitation will...

James O'Brien

James O'Brien

May 22, 2019

James O'Brien, 83, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 in Orange, TX. A native of Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor. James served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Correctional Officer for the State of Texas. His passion was spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday,...

Willa "Judy" Leland

Willa "Judy" Leland

May 21, 2019

Willa "Judy" Leland, 83, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Gilmer, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor and longtime member at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church. Judy enjoyed going to church and visiting with friends. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and sharing stories from the past. Visitation will begin at 10:00...

Pamela Diane Day

Pamela Diane Day

May 17, 2019

Pam Day, 59 of Vidor died Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Pam was a homemaker. Visitation will begin Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home with burial...

Regina Marie Winch Oldbury

Regina Marie Winch Oldbury

May 15, 2019

Regina M. Oldbury, 67 of Vidor died Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Springfield, Illinois, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Regina was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor. She was a LVN and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a animal lover and raised...

Joseph Donald Laborde Sr.

Joseph Donald Laborde Sr.

May 14, 2019

Joseph Donald LaBorde, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born September 27, 1931 to Sarah Guillot LaBorde and Sanford Peter LaBorde. He grew up in Beaumont, Texas with his 2 siblings, Sanford Peter LaBorde, Jr. (“T”) and Sarah Jane LaBorde Gentz. Don graduated from South Park High School in 1950....

Helen Marie Broxson

Helen Marie Broxson

May 14, 2019

Helen M. Broxson, 56 of Vidor died Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. She was a nurses aid and was a animal lover. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Helen is survived by her mother Ruth Broxson of Orange, TX, brother...

Billie Lee Bell

Billie Lee Bell

May 11, 2019

Billie Lee Bell, 87, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care. She was a native of Tokio, AR and a longtime resident of Vidor. She was also a longtime visitor of Lakeview and Maplecrest Baptist Churches. Billie was a Baptist by faith and believed salvation came through Jesus Christ. She earned her Bachelor's degree...

Marilee Wallace

Marilee Wallace

May 11, 2019

Marilee Wallace, 55, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas. A native of Beaumont she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Marilee earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from Sam Houston State University and was a teacher and a librarian and loved playing with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, renovating homes...

Mary Lou French Jennings

Mary Lou French Jennings

May 11, 2019

Mary Lou French Jennings went home to be with her Lord on May 11, 2019 at her home at 1560 Ricky St. Vidor Texas. She was a great granddaughter of John Jay French, Sr. of Beaumont, Texas. She was married to her childhood sweetheart Jim Jennings on August 20, 1960. They lived in SE Texas most of their lives. She...

Robert "Robby" Vincent Woodin Ii

Robert "Robby" Vincent Woodin Ii

May 4, 2019

Robert V. Woodin II, 50 of Vidor died Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Robert was an industrial painter and enjoyed fishing. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and served his county in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm...

Timothy "Tim" Owen Looney

Timothy "Tim" Owen Looney

May 4, 2019

Tim O. Looney, 68 of Vidor died Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Ardmore, Oklahoma, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Tim retired from Huntsman Chemical Plant in Port Arthur after 34 years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict were he...

John Stewart Walker

John Stewart Walker

May 1, 2019

John S. Walker, 54 of Vidor died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his residence. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. John was self employed and was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams where the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. He was a proud member of the Vidor Pirate's Football Team in...

Jack Earl Turner Sr.

Jack Earl Turner Sr.

Apr 28, 2019

Jack E. Turner, 83 of Vidor died Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Alex, Arkansas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jack was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and was a retired millwright supervisor with BASF in Port Arthur. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm Tuesday,...

Mark Allen Burnett

Mark Allen Burnett

Apr 26, 2019

Mark Allen Burnett, 52 of Kirbyville, TX died Friday, April 26, 2019 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Kirbyville, TX. Mark was a welder and enjoyed racing cars and motorcycles. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A graveside service will be held at...

James "Jim" Harvey

James "Jim" Harvey

Apr 25, 2019

James "Jim" Harvey, 76 of Vidor, TX died Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at his residence. A native of Chicago, IL he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Jim worked as a welder for many years and enjoyed hunting and drinking coffee with his friends but he especially loved spending time with his family. Visitation will Monday, April 29, 2019 beginning...

Kason Worsham

Kason Worsham

Apr 24, 2019

Kason Worsham, 11, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont he was a resident of Vidor who enjoyed fishing and playing Fortnite video games. He also played Little League football and football with his friends. Kason was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved eating all kinds of food. Visitation will be...

Bobby Joe Watkins

Bobby Joe Watkins

Apr 23, 2019

Bobby Joe "Stumpy" Watkins, 65, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Pt. Arthur, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and enjoyed playing golf, fishing working on motors, and cooking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Stumpy is survived by 2 daughters; Heather and Stephanie Watkins...

Oliver Harry Sprinkle, Jr.

Oliver Harry Sprinkle, Jr.

Apr 22, 2019

Oliver Harry Sprinkle Jr, 68, of Vidor, TX died Monday, April 22nd, 2019 in Yoakum, TX at Yoakum Nursing and Rehab. A native of Vidor he was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Yoakum, TX. He worked as a roofer for many years and enjoyed woodworking and fishing but he especially loved music. Visitation will be Wednesday, April...