Obituaries

Aug 4, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Leon Hanchey, 82, of Vidor, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Port Arthur, TX, Ted was a longtime resident of Vidor.

Ted was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Vidor and served in the US Army Reserves. Ted was a real entrepreneur owning Gun Runners sporting goods store...

Aug 1, 2024

Bennie Jo Brown, born to Dr. Horace and Alta Franklin on July 15, 1939 in Thorsby, Alabama, peacefully passed away at her home in Vidor, Texas on the evening of August 1, 2024, at the age of 85. 

Bennie and her loving husband Joseph Brady Brown were married for more than 50 years. Together, they built a full and happy life....

Jul 31, 2024

Wayne Crawford, 78, of Vidor, TX, went home to be with the Lord on July 31st, 2024. Wayne was a loving husband and father, a minister, pipefitter, police officer, and a true patriarch to “his village”. Known for his kindness and compassion, Wayne was a guiding hand for anyone struggling to find their way. 

His legacy is carried on by; his...

Jul 31, 2024

Johnny Robert Thornton, 77, of Vidor, TX, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab.

Born in Beaumont, TX, Johnny was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He was a devoted member of the Church of Christ and took great pride in maintaining his yard. Johnny cherished spending time with his family.

Johnny is survived by his brother, Vernon...

Jul 31, 2024

Alford "Al" Connely Layfield, 89, of Vidor, passed away at his residence. A native of New Orleans, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor and a dedicated member of Turning Point Church.

Al honorably served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the U.S. occupation force in Japan. He was passionate about supporting fellow veterans, making it his...

Jul 28, 2024

Lauren James Touchet, 50, passed away on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, in Orange, TX.

A beloved longtime resident of Southeast Texas, Lauren was born and raised in the vibrant community of Louisiana, where he developed a love for the rich cultural heritage of the region. His passion for cooking was renowned among family and friends, who often gathered to enjoy his...

Jul 24, 2024

Jul 23, 2024

Sue Doiron, 82, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. Known affectionately to many as "Nana Sue”. 

Sue lived a life full of love and total devotion to her family. Nana Sue was a master seamstress, making her own fashionable clothes for herself and her granddaughters. She even took apart an entire bridesmaid dress and put it back...

Jul 22, 2024

Mollie Hetzel-Ishee, 81, passed away at home on Monday, July 22nd, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Vidor, Mollie cherished spending time with her family and traveling. She enjoyed the simple things in life, with her main passions being her loved ones and exploring new places. She was a 1960 graduate from Vidor High School and was the Valedictorian of her class....

Jul 21, 2024

Randall Farren Clawson, 70, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A longtime resident of Vidor, Randall was known for his dedication and hard work as a Millwright at C and D Robotics in Beaumont until his retirement.

Randall found joy in mowing the yard, deer hunting, and having a good...

Jul 16, 2024

Roy "Koko" Alfred Weaver Jr., 75, of Vidor, aka "West Mauriceville" died Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at his residence. A longtime resident of Beaumont, Roy spent the last eight years in Vidor, lovingly referring to it as "West Mauriceville." He attended First Baptist Church of Vidor and he was the proud owner/operator of Koko's Auto and Welding. Roy had a...

Jul 14, 2024

Jo "JoEllen" Garrett, 68, of Vidor, died Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a member of First Baptist Church. JoEllen worked for Flair Realty for several years and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and was very talented in...

Jul 14, 2024

Michael “Mike” Emile Sheppard Sr. of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Vidor Texas. He was born in Port Arthur Texas and raised in Vidor before moving to Bonners Ferry Idaho many years ago. Mike was a dedicated project manager for oil refineries. He was known for his expertise and leadership...

Jul 14, 2024

Timmy "Tim" Wilbert Roy, 63, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Raised in Beaumont, Texas, Tim was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of the Source of Old Faith Church.

Tim enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Supervisor at Ohmstede Industrial Services in Port Arthur. Outside of work, he...

Jul 14, 2024

Yvonne Eileen Sarver, 89, of San Leon, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

A longtime resident of Galveston County, Yvonne cherished spending time with her grandchildren, enjoying the serenity of being by the water, and indulging in true crime stories, both in books and on screen.

Yvonne is survived by her sons: Christopher Peveto of Cagayan De Oro,...

Jul 13, 2024

Roxanne Elizabeth Burris, 62, of Warren, TX, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A native of Groves, TX, Roxanne was a longtime resident of Vidor before making Warren her home for the past five years.

Roxanne dedicated much of her career to serving others as a cashier, where her warm smile and kind demeanor made every...

Jul 12, 2024

Luke Allen Broadway was born January 27th, 1994, to Lori Hebert, and Jeff Broadway. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor Texas. From a young age Luke was a rambunctious boy and had a great sense of humor. He was known for being a prankster to all his family and friends. He loved working alongside his father on classic cars...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Helen Gill, 83, of Vidor, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont surrounded by her family.

 

A longtime resident of Vidor, Mary was a cherished member of the First Baptist Church in Vidor. She retired as a bus driver with the Vidor Independent School District (VISD) after 33 years of dedicated service. Mary was also a...

Jul 6, 2024

Harold "Roy" Whitmire, 58, of Vidor, Texas, died peaceful in his sleep at home on 07/06/2024.

 

He was born in Winnie, Texas on September 4, 1965, to William Allen "Buck" Whitmire and Gloria M Marin. Roy attended Vidor High School and graduated in 1984 before joining the US Navy as a Dental Technician and served at Kings Bay Base in Georgia,...

Jul 4, 2024

William "Bill" Rodney Smith, Jr., 70, of Vidor, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. A native of Huntsville, TX, Bill was raised in Bevil Oaks, attending Beaumont High School before becoming a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. For the past 32 years, he made Vidor his home. Bill was a member...