Obituaries

Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Johnson

Feb 28, 2018

Jimmy Johnson, 58, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Vidor surrounded by his loving family. A native of Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed hunting and fishing but he especially enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at...

Dolores "Dee" Sanford-Moore

Dolores "Dee" Sanford-Moore

Feb 28, 2018

Delores "Dee" Mae Sanford-Moore, 77, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at her home. A native of Arkansas she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dee was a school teacher for Vidor Independent School District and was "School Teacher of the Year" several times before retiring after 35 years. She had a passion for children's education with an...

Ray "R.C." Cloyd

Ray "R.C." Cloyd

Feb 26, 2018

R.C. Cloyd, 88, of Vidor, TX died Monday, February 26th, 2018 at his home. A native of Zavalla, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who liked horses and animals. He also enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and watching Western movies. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 27, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...

Gladys Mckinney

Gladys Mckinney

Feb 24, 2018

Gladys McKinney, 92, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, February 24th, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Galewood, MI she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed working jigsaw and crossword puzzles but she especially enjoyed spending quality time with her family. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Gladys is survived by 2...

Joseph Swiger

Joseph Swiger

Feb 22, 2018

Joe Swiger, 88 of Vidor died Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at his residence in Vidor. A native of West Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Joe was a member, an usher and a former board member at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Joe was an outside machinist for Texaco for 15 years were he retired. He served...

Liam Welborn

Liam Welborn

Feb 21, 2018

Liam Duane Welborn infant son of Alexander Welborn and Hannah Kilmer died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and funeral services will start at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Liam is survived by his parents Alexander Welborn and Hannah Kilmer of Vidor,...

Odalite "Mawmaw Walles" Brown

Odalite "Mawmaw Walles" Brown

Feb 21, 2018

Odalite Brown, 94 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 Christus St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. A native of Orange, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Odalite was a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. She enjoyed reading mystery books and loved all children. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and the funeral will start at...

Cary Hester

Cary Hester

Feb 21, 2018

Cary Hester, 68 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at his residence. A native of Evadale, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cary attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and was a member of Iron Workers Local Union #125. He also was a member of the Orange County 4 H Club and the YMBL....

Oscar Godeaux

Oscar Godeaux

Feb 21, 2018

Oscar "Pops" Godeaux, 85 of Vidor died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Basile, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Oscar was an owner/operator of Godeaux's Service Center in Beaumont and Godeaux's Feed Store Vinton, LA. He owned and trained racing horses and enjoyed fishing. Oscar served his country...

Madeline Carol Cloyd

Madeline Carol Cloyd

Feb 20, 2018

Carol Cloyd, 78 of Vidor died Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Goose Creek, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Carol worked in the Medical Billing Department at St. Elizabeth for 40 years where she retired from in 2013. She enjoyed crochet and all crafts. Visitation will begin at 6:00...

William Robert "Bobby" Bryant Jr

William Robert "Bobby" Bryant Jr

Feb 18, 2018

Bobby Bryant, 44 of Bridge City died Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, TX, he was a resident of Bridge City, Texas. Bobby was an IT Tech in the Computer Technology field. He graduated from PNG High School in 1992 and received his BS degree in Computer Systems from Southwest...

Paul Wayne Courmier

Paul Wayne Courmier

Feb 18, 2018

Paul Courmier, 59 of Vidor died Sunday, February 18th, 2018 in Beaumont. Paul was a longtime resident of Vidor. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Paul was also a member of the NRA and was a collector of comics and cards. His biggest collection was of Johnny Winter. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday,...

Kailee Elizabeth Godeaux

Kailee Elizabeth Godeaux

Feb 18, 2018

Kailee E. Godeaux, 28 of Huntsville, TX died Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe, TX. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor before moving to Huntsville. Kailee was a 2008 Vidor High School graduate and a 2012 Sam Houston State University where she graduated with a BS degree in Criminal Justice and...

Don Edward Schram

Don Edward Schram

Feb 17, 2018

Don Edward Schram was called to Heaven 17 of Feb. 2018 leaving his loving wife, Mary Ann Landry Jorden Amburn. He was born December 30th, 1937 in Ringgold, TX son of Ambert Schram and Maggie Bess Parr. He moved to Port Arthur, TX with his mother and stepfather, Al DeLatte where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He belonged to the...

Crystal Dawn Simmons

Crystal Dawn Simmons

Feb 15, 2018

Crystal Dawn Simmons, 40, of Lumberton, TX died Thursday, February 15th, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. A native of Galveston, TX she was a longtime resident of Lumberton who loved photography, going to the beach and collecting sea glass and making custom jewelry. Crystal also enjoyed raising Holland Lop rabbits and loved her family and her pets. She...

Donald "Don" Roy Smith, Sr.

Donald "Don" Roy Smith, Sr.

Feb 14, 2018

Donald "Don" Roy Smith, Sr. 77, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 in Pt. Arthur, TX. A native of Shreveport, LA he enjoyed going to the casinos, especially Delta Downs. Don liked taking care of others when needed but he especially loved to take care of his grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 2018 beginning at 6:00...

Dorothy "Mawmaw Dot" Jean Stidivent

Dorothy "Mawmaw Dot" Jean Stidivent

Feb 12, 2018

Mawmaw Dot, 79 of Vidor died Monday, February 12th, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Eunice, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Mawmaw Dot was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor and the Ladies Auxiliary for Vidor Volunteer Fire Department. She was a homemaker and a wonderful...

James "Sonny" Herman Schnitz

James "Sonny" Herman Schnitz

Feb 9, 2018

Sonny Schnitz, 75 of Vidor died Friday, February 9th, 2018 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center. A native of Kerrville, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Sonny served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor...

Mildred Lavern Bozeman

Mildred Lavern Bozeman

Feb 9, 2018

Lavern Bozeman, 72 of Vidor died Friday, February 9th, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Texas in Beaumont. Lavern was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. She was a homemaker. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, February 12, 2018 at Restlawn...

Kenneth Wayne Woods

Kenneth Wayne Woods

Feb 8, 2018

Kenneth Woods, 62, of Huntsville, TX died Thursday, February 8th, 2018 at home. He was a native of Long Beach, CA and former resident of Vidor, TX. Kenneth enjoyed going to Houston Astros and San Antonio Spurs games with his wife. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Ham radio operator in his spare time. Visitation will be...