Obituaries

Jimmie Monroe Jones

Jimmie Monroe Jones

Nov 10, 2018

Jimmie Monroe Jones, 84, was born in Beaumont, TX on January 23rd, 1934. He passed away November 10th, 2018 at his home in Vidor, TX. Jimmie was a longtime resident of Vidor and served his country as a Military Police in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Jimmie was a carpenter for over 60 years and retired from...

Lester Keller

Lester Keller

Nov 10, 2018

Lester Burdette Keller, 67 of Vidor died Saturday, November 10th, 2018 in Vidor. A native of Culbertson, Montana, he lived in Vidor for the past 5 years. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of VIdor. Lester is survived by his sons Matthew Keller of Kentucky , Luke Keller and Chaz Keller both of Montana, daughters Christena Trousil of...

Bobby Joe Yeagin

Bobby Joe Yeagin

Nov 9, 2018

Bobby Joe Yeagin, 75, of Vidor, TX died Friday, November 9th, 2018. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was a handyman most of his life. No services are scheduled. Bobby is survived by a sister; Mary Waldrep and her husband Virgil of Brookeland, TX and a brother; Donnie Yeagin of Austin, TX. He was preceded in...

Larry Wayne Fults

Larry Wayne Fults

Nov 7, 2018

Larry Wayne Fults, 74, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, TX. He was born March 29, 1944 in Beaumont to Elbridge and Lois Fults and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Larry was a member of Sheet Metal Local 196 and was a certified welding inspector. Also, he was a member...

George Carl "Coon" Williamson

George Carl "Coon" Williamson

Nov 2, 2018

George Carl "Coon" Williamson, 85 of Vidor died Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born in The Williamson Settlement on The Little Creek and was a lifelong resident of Vidor . George was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Vidor. He was a process operator for Texaco...

Paul Douglas Gallier Sr.

Paul Douglas Gallier Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

Paul D. Gallier, 64 of Vidor died Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Paul was a drill press operator with Excell and Omstede for 12 years. He enjoyed camping and gambling,he also loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Visitation will be held...

Elizabeth L. Coons

Elizabeth L. Coons

Oct 27, 2018

Elizabeth L. Coons, 92 of Katy died Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at Houston Methodist West Hospital in Katy, TX. A native of Wiergate, Texas, she was a longtime resident of Vidor, before moving to Katy. Elizabeth was a past member of United Methodist Church in Vidor and was the bookkeeper for Western Auto in Vidor for many years. She loved...

Rose Mary Sterling

Rose Mary Sterling

Oct 27, 2018

Rose Mary Sterling-James, 90, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at her home. A native of Beaumont, TX she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Rose Mary enjoyed crabbing, going to the beach and looking for shells, garage sales, grocery shopping and working puzzle books. Visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial...

Karl Stephenson, Sr.

Karl Stephenson, Sr.

Oct 26, 2018

Karl Stephenson,Sr, 80, of Vidor, TX died Friday, October 26th, 2018 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Army. Karl was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Vidor and was the Business Manager of Sheet Metal Local 196. At one...

Jimmie "Huelon" Watson

Jimmie "Huelon" Watson

Oct 24, 2018

Jimmie "Huelon" Watson, 88, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at The Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Orange, TX. A native of Benoit, MS, Huelon was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed fishing and working in his garden. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Visitation will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to...

Voorhees D. "Buddy" Bridges, Jr.

Voorhees D. "Buddy" Bridges, Jr.

Oct 22, 2018

Voorhees D. "Buddy" Bridges Jr. 76, of Vidor, TX died Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at his home. A native of Tyler, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and loved working on projects with his hands. Buddy was known to be very...

Linda Gail Myers

Linda Gail Myers

Oct 22, 2018

Linda G. Myers, 68 of Vidor died Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Linda was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church and was owner/operator of Myers Inspection in Vidor. She loved going to Branson, MO and spending time with family and grandchildren,...

Henry "Dusty" Lloyd Falgout

Henry "Dusty" Lloyd Falgout

Oct 16, 2018

Dusty Falgout, 80 of Vidor died Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dusty retired from Orange County after 30+ years and served his country in the U.S. Army. He also spent a short time with the Vidor Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will begin at 6:00...

Barbara Ellen Jackson

Barbara Ellen Jackson

Oct 15, 2018

Barbara Ellen Jackson, 62, of Mauriceville, TX died Monday, October 15th, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Oakland, CA she was a longtime resident of Mauriceville and a graduate of Vidor High School. She loved to crochet but she especially loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2018...

George L. Wells

George L. Wells

Oct 15, 2018

George L. Wells, 71, of Vidor, TX died Monday, October 15th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. A native of Borger, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor who served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor for many years. George retired from Goodyear Chemical after 37 years. Also,...

Richard Lynn Watson, Sr.

Richard Lynn Watson, Sr.

Oct 14, 2018

Richard Watson, Sr, 67, of Vidor, TX died Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He enjoyed spending time on his computer and was an avid Vidor Pirates fan but he especially enjoyed being at his grandson's activities. Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...

J.B. Oakes, Jr.

J.B. Oakes, Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

J.B. Oakes, Jr., 77, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 in Houston at St. Lukes Hospital. A native of Beaumont, TX he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor. J.B, enjoyed working with electronics and computers but he especially enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A...

Farrell Dean Richard

Farrell Dean Richard

Oct 6, 2018

Dean Richard, 74 of Vidor died Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Stuttgart, Arkansas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dean was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He was a Instrumentation Technician with Pipefitters Local Union #195 and was a member of the Masonic...

Christopher Dwaine Mclin

Christopher Dwaine Mclin

Oct 4, 2018

Chris McLin, 40, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. Chris is survived by his mother; Patricia Kelley-Tarver of Vidor, 1 brother; Jeremiah McLin "Frog" of Vidor, 1 sister; Regina Walker of Beaumont, 4 uncles; Charles Kelley...

Betty Jo Carter

Betty Jo Carter

Oct 2, 2018

Betty Carter, 71 of Vidor died Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 in Vidor. A native of Beaumont, she was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Betty enjoyed house and yard work, but most of all she loved being with her grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home of VIdor. Graveside services will be held...