Obituaries
Carolyn Marie Burge
Jun 22, 2017
Carolyn Marie Burge, 62, of Vidor, TX died Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. Born in Beaumont she was a longtime resident of Vidor and a longtime member of the Jasper County Go Texan Committee. She loved going to the movies, swimming and having a good time. Carolyn especially spending quality time with her family and loved her boys...
Lorraine Augusta Weeks
Jun 18, 2017
Lorraine Augusta Weeks, 67, of Kirbyville, TX died Sunday, June 18th, 2017 in Jasper, TX. A native of Llano, TX she was a former resident of Vidor, TX who loved to spend quality time with her family and friends. Lorraine enjoyed playing cards, games, and being outdoors. She and her late husband fostered many children over the years. Visitation will...
Kenneth Raymond Luce
Jun 17, 2017
Ken Luce, 76 of Vidor died Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at Altus Hospice in Beaumont. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ken was a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor and was a workaholic. He was a past Fire Marshall with the Orange Country Fire Department and was a past Commissioner of...
James "Jimbo" Ernest Rollans
Jun 16, 2017
Jimbo Rollans 61, of Vidor died Friday, June 16th, 2017 at his residence. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Jimbo is survived by his brothers Robert Ray Rollans of Mauriceville, TX, Daniel Victor Rollans of Homa, LA, Michael Wynn Rollans of Vidor, TX, sisters...
Timothy Keith Lakey Sr.
Jun 14, 2017
Tim Lakey, 70 of Bridge City, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Bridge City. Tim enjoyed fishing, music and family BBQ's. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services...
John Leonard Aldrich Jr
Jun 13, 2017
Leonard Aldrich, 89, of Vidor died Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. A native of Beaumont, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Leonard was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor since 1960 and was a deacon emeritus. Leonard served his country in U.S. Army during Korean War. He retired as an unit operator...
Lyman Frugia Jr.
Jun 11, 2017
Lyman Frugia, Jr., 93, of Rose City, TX died Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at The Gardens Hospice in Beaumont, TX. He was a lifetime resident of Rose City and a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor, TX. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He retired from the Pure Oil/ Unocal Refinery in May...
Mary Eleanor Steward
Jun 2, 2017
Mary E. Steward, 78, of Vidor died Friday, June 2nd, 2017 at Altus Gardens Hospice Facility in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Beaumont, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor and Beaumont. Mary was a longtime member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. She enjoyed spending time with her family on vacation and at the lake, but she...
Eleanor Mckay East
Jun 1, 2017
Eleanor McKay East infant daughter of Dillion East and Lakotah Philley died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Eleanor is survived by her parents, sister Kai-lynn East of Vidor, TX, grandparents Ray Marc East of Beaumont, TX, April and Rodney Wooten...
Billy Ross Ricks Sr.
May 31, 2017
Billy R. Ricks, 84, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at his residence. A native of Grand Cane, Louisiana, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Billy served his country in the US Army for 20 years and served in the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict. He was a truck driver for 13 + years after he had...
Barbara Gene Mcmahan
May 30, 2017
Barbara Gene McMahan, 73, of Vidor died Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 at Habr Hospice House in Beaumont. A native of Texas City, TX, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Barbara is survived by her daughters Tina Suarez of Groves, TX, Chris Hightower of Groves, TX, Sara Trahan of Lake...
Mary Zell Hawkins
May 29, 2017
Mary Zell Christian Hawkins, 85, of Rose City died Monday, May 29th, 2017 at Vidor Health and Rehab Center. Mary was a native of Elida, New Mexico, she was a lifelong resident of Rose City, TX. She was a member of Rose City Baptist Church and was a registered nurse. Mary enjoyed canning and making jelly to give to her...
Dora Lee Chargois
May 26, 2017
Dora Lee Chargois, 89, of Vidor, TX died Friday, May 26th, 2017. A native of Climax, GA she was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed cooking and working in her flower garden but she especially loved taking care of her grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of...
Rickey "Rick" Joseph Hoffpauir
May 18, 2017
Rickey "Rick" Hoffpauir, 62, of Vidor died Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. A native of Jennings, LA, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Rick was a member of Victory Bible Baptist Church in Vidor and was a operator for PenSpen for 20+ in Houston, TX. Rick loved his dog TJ. Visitation will begin at 6:00...
Benny Earl Fruge
May 18, 2017
Benny Earl Fruge, Wednesday, May 18, 2017 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Benny was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. He attended Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor and served his country in the US military. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Benny is survived by his wife Lois Keeys, son Randall...
Madge "Maw Maw" Emma Andress
May 16, 2017
Madge E. Andress, 97, of Vidor died Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. She was a native of Goshen, Alabama, and a longtime resident of Vidor. Madge enjoyed going to the flea market, crocheting, and plastic canvasing. Madge was preceded in death by her husband, 5 sons and a daughter. She is survived by her...
Harold Wayne Gardenhire Jr.
May 16, 2017
Wayne Gardenhire, 65, of Vidor died Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX. Wayne was a native of Port arthur, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. He graduated from Nederland and served his country in the US Air Force. Wayne loved baseball and helped coach the Vidor pony league. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to...
Pauline B. Bland
May 13, 2017
Pauline B. Bland, 88, of Vidor, TX died Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. She was a lifelong resident of Vidor and a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor. Pauline worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and retired from Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. She liked to travel and paint but loved to spoil...
Nettie Merline Willette
May 10, 2017
Merline Willette, 90, of Vidor, TX died Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 in Orange, TX. A native of Bancroft, LA she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Merline was a member of Maplecrest Baptist Church and a former member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed making quilts, cooking, sewing and singing, especially with her church group at nursing homes. She also...
Don Harly Hodges
May 9, 2017
Don Harly Hodges, 69, of Vidor, TX died Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 in Beaumont, TX. A native of Tallulah, LA he was a longtime resident of Vidor who enjoyed painting and playing on his computer. Don is survived by his wife; Evelyn Hodges of Crystal Springs, MS, 2 sons; Benjamin Hodges and Kenny Hodges, both of Crystal Springs, MS, 5...