The Vidorian

Sandra Gayle Motte Sandra Gale Motte, 74, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2022, in Port Arthur, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00pm, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ross of Vidor. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 3, 1948, she was the daughter of Joseph W. Hart and Evelyn Hart. Sandra loved traveling all over the place, her favorite way of travel was on a cruise. Above all else, Sandra loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who knew her as "grandma" they were her immense pride and joy. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be missed by all who...

Amanda (Pat) Alina Augusta Albers, 96, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. Pat was born in Frelsburg, Texas on February 7, 1925 to W. A. Klaus and Emily Kraemer Klaus. She had worked for many years at Vidor Elementary School in the cafeteria where she enjoyed being around the children. After retiring, she moved to Sabine County in 2004 where she enjoyed many, many hobbies including quilting, fishing, gardening, reading, puzzles, crocheting, embroidering and paint by number to name a few. Playing Scrabble was her all time favorite thing to do. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was lovingly referred to as "Nanny" by all...

Sarah Gelea Bivens, 34, of Vidor, left this earth on August 24th, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1986 to Gary Lynn Powell and Melanie Powell. Sarah was full of life and loved to laugh. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, and spending time with her family. She committed her life to Christ as a young lady in the Rose City Baptist church youth group and her curiosity and love for God continued throughout her life. A dedicated mother, she always put her children first and worked hard to provide a life for them. Sarah was a student and had a passion for education. She graduated in the Fall of 2013 with her LVN degree. While lovingly raising her four children, she continued her...

Debbie Ann Jones, 69, of Vidor, passed away on August 20, in Beaumont. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 1401 West Park Ave. Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 13, 1952, she was the daughter of Jessie Cormier and Ella (Paradis) Cormier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ella Cormier; and brother, Reid. She was loved by all and went out of her way to help anyone else who asked or needed it. Debbie is survived be her children, James "Bill" Reimer of Oregon; Harvey Reimer III and wife Shawna of...

Anthony "Bud" Varela, 42, of Evadale died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 26, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Morse Cemetery. Born April 12, 1979 in Beaumont to Robert O. Varela and Mary Earl Prine Varela, he had lived in Evadale since 2003 and was a cable layer for South East Texas Cable. He is survived by his mother, Mary Varela of Evadale; sisters, Angela Flores and Jeff of Vidor; Mary Varela of Evadale; and Valeria Patterson and Richard of Evadale; 2 nieces, Audrey Flores and Brooklynn Pymm; 7 nephews, Lawson Flores, Kaden Patterson, Evrett Flores, Khai Patterson, Wyatt Flores, Konnor Patterson and Kash...

Robert Lynn Morgan, 58, formerly from Vidor, Texas, later residing in Kingwood, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was graduate of Vidor High in 1981 and attended Alvin Community College where he earned his nursing degree in 1993. He then went on to further his education, obtaining his Baccalaureate and Masters in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Robert was truly a pioneer in his field, never one to just accept conventional wisdom but instead he would spend most of his free time researching the latest evidenced based practices from around the world. He believed that traditional medicinal practices were not helpful enough...

Funeral services for Anni Rhoden, 94, of Groves, Texas, will be Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Steve Waldrep officiating. Interment will follow in the Camp Ruby Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Rhoden was born March 16, 1927 in Frankfurt, Germany to parents, Leo Theobald and Elizabeth (Vogt) Theobald and passed away on April 30, 2021 in Groves, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy Rhoden; sons, Wayne Rhoden and James Rhoden; and brother, Herman Theobald. She is survived by her sons, Michael Rhoden and wife,...

Alan Keith Lewis, 57, of Vidor, passed away on April 1, 2021, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be 10:00 a.m., May 1, 2021, at 2850 Hwy 12 at Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 26, 1963, he was the son of Theo Lewis and Anne (McCarble) Lewis. Alan worked as an exterminator for Guard Tech Pest Control for many years. He was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Vidor where he helped as a song leader. Alan enjoyed watching home improvement shows as well as renovating his own home. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who adored his children and grandchildren. Alan left an impact on many lives and will be dearly missed by those...

Memorial services for Carroll Len Smith Jr., 45, of Vidor, Texas will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Pentecostal Church in Silsbee, Texas. Mr. Smith was born September 30, 1975 in Kermit, Texas to parents, Len Smith and Alice (Sharp) Smith, and passed away March 22, 2021 in Kountze, Texas. He is preceded in death by his sister, Hannah Smith, and step-father, Glenn Courmier. He is survived by his father, Len Smith and wife, Brenda of Groveton, Texas; mother, Alice Courmier of Vidor, Texas; sisters, Amanda Griffin and husband, Tommy of Honey Island, Texas, and Jodie Zimmer and husband, Shawn of Cleveland, Texas; and brothers, Roland Braelith and wife, Hanna of...

Mary Lou Morse Mary Lou Morse, 80, of Orange, passed away on March 18, 2021, in Beaumont. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Texas, on December 24, 1940, she was the daughter of Louis Hanzel and Annie Lou (Amey) Hanzel. Mary was a proud Minister at Vidor Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved her flowers and could always be found tending to her gardens. In her spare time, she enjoyed working on puzzles and playing games on the computer. Above all Mary loved her family including her church family dearly and never missed a moment to spend time with them. She left an impact on many lives and will be dearly missed by...

Ruby Nell (Carney) Hannah Ruby Nell (Carney) Hannah, 88, of Vidor, passed away on September 9, 2020, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Walton. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm, prior to the service, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Jacksboro, Texas, on July 26, 1932, she was the daughter of John Robarus Carney and Edith Lyle Atkinson. Ruby was a very involved and dedicated member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor. She spent time volunteering for Vacation Bible School, Women...

Jaxon Taylor Savoy, 6, of Vidor, passed away on June 10, 2020, in Houston. A celebration of Jaxon's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Savoy. Please join the family to release balloons and bubbles to greet Jaxon in heaven. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 20, 2013, he was the son of David Savoy and Bridget Holland. Jaxon was his family's miracle baby, often referred to as the "Hydro-warrior", overcoming five brain surgeries in six years, along with numerous other operations, which he...

Raymond "Sam" Thomas Henry AKA Shorty, 55, of Orange, passed away on May 30, 2020, in Vidor. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a memorial gathering to be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 10, 1965, he was the son of Kenneth Lawrence Henry and Clara Frances (Johnson) Breaux. Sam was a certified culinary chef & enjoyed cooking thoroughly. He took great pride in owning his dream car - a Mustang convertible and was an avid Trump supporter and advocator for his campaign. When you remember Sam, you are reminded of the big smile he always wore, his deep love for animals, and his friendly personality, always willing to talk to anyone...

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Baxter, 78, of Vidor, passed away on May 13, 2020, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 8, 1942, he was the son of Williard Lee Baxter and Virginia (Erwin) Baxter. Thomas was a knick-knack collector and enjoyed watching NASCAR, sports, and Westerns. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Thomas was a baseball and football coach for Vidor Little League for many years. He was a wonderful grandfather, lovingly referred to as "Pawpaw", and loved by all those who met him. Thomas was a loving and hardheaded "ol fart" who will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Williard and Virginia Baxter. He is survived...

Bobbie Jean Thompson, 91 of Vidor, died Monday, April 20, 2020. A graveside service will be 1:30 Wednesday, April 22 at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to service form 11:00-12:00 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home. Bobbie was born in Call, TX on October 9, 1928 to Earley Roberts and Ella Lummus Roberts. She is survived by her husband, George Thompson; daughter, Debra Bowling and husband Mark; step sons, James Welch, Jr., Kim Welch; sisters, Peggy Aughinbaugh and Norm, Carolyn Gilbert and Billy; grandchildren, Blake Bowling, Holly Smith, Brett Bowling; great grandchildren, Tyler Kelly, Ashlynn Smith, Parker Bowling, Anthony Bowling. She was preceded in death by her...

Victor Galaviz, Sr., 91, of Vidor, passed away on December 25 2019. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Officiating will be Steve Hancock and Ed Huffman. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 2, 1928, he was the son of Jesus Galaviz and Jacinta (Martinez) Galaviz. Victor was a man of great faith, being baptized in August of 1959 and serving Jehovah loyally until his death. He loved serving Jehovah and was a member of the Vidor congregation, where he served as an elder...

James Patrick Theriot, 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away October 23, 2019. He was born March 30, 1927 in Troup, Texas to Wilbert Anthony Theriot Sr. and Jane Elizabeth Henderson Theriot. He was third born of 10 children. Pat graduated from Gaston High School in 1955 and received a BA in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1960. He began his teaching and coaching career in Winnsboro, Texas in 1961 and retired from Vidor High School in 1992. During that time. he was an English teacher, football and track coach, and driver's education teacher. His greatest love was coaching track and field. One of the highlights of his career was directing the Border...

Marcelle Sheppard, 90, of Collinsville, formerly of Friendship and Vidor, died Monday, September 23, 2019 in Sherman, Texas. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, September 29, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation will begin at 12 noon prior to services on Sunday. Born February 1, 1929 in the Friendship Community near Roganville, Texas, she was a former resident of Vidor and Friendship before moving to Collinsville. She is survived by her son, David Sheppard and wife Cara of Collinsville; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Taylor, Lauren and Luke Sheppard.

Frank E. Hannah, Sr. Frank Elbert Hannah, Sr., 92, of Vidor, passed away on September 7, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, at Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Jacksboro, Texas, on May 6, 1927, he was the son of Ardra Viv Hannah and Zella Cleo (Rich) Hannah. Frank was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. He was a good provider and a very hard worker. Frank was a longtime member of the Vidor...

Earl Brown Williams Jr., 75 of Vidor, Texas passed away Monday, July 14th, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Roganville, Texas and enjoyed attending Roganville Baptist Church. He worked the majority of his lifetime as a welder. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970. Earl was preceded in death by his parents Earl Brown Williams Sr. and Margaret Davis. He is survived by his sister Lynn Minton, and three children along with many grandchildren and friends. He will be missed for his sense of humor and self-determination. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Claybar Funeral Home located in Beaumont, Texas.

Kenneth Wayne Quick, 77, of Vidor, Texas passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born December 3, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Earl Joseph Quick and Dorothy Veronica Schultz Quick. He was a retired Teamster with Union Pacific Railroad. Kenneth was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, gardening, and working with his tractor. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren He is survived by his wife of 56 yrs, Shirley Mason Quick of Vidor, TX; sons Kevin Quick of Littleton, CO, Keith Quick & wife Stacie of Vidor, TX,...