Obituaries

NANCY MCINTOSH ARDIS

Nancy McIntosh Ardis, 79, of Vidor, Texas passes away peacefully at the residence January 28, 2025. Nancy was born in Bay City Texas, July 6, 1945 to George and Nelly McIntosh.

DAPHNE DEE FULLER

Daphne Dee Fuller, 62, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. A longtime resident of Beaumont, Daphne will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, creative soul, and unwavering love for her family. Daphne’s love for life was contagious.

CLIFFORD “BIG BUBBA” NEWTON WELLS

Clifford “Big Bubba” Newton Wells, age 61, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Vidor Health and Rehab. Born in Silsbee, Texas, Clifford spent most of his life in Vidor, where he became a beloved member of the community.

SHIRLEY MARIE ROBIN

Shirley Marie Robin 86, of Vidor, Texas Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Vidor Health and Rehab. After marrying her lifelong love, J.D. Robin, in 1957, the couple made Vidor their home.

JEROLINE “JERI” MAY

Jeroline “Jeri” May, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. A longtime resident of Vidor, Jeri will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and love for her family.

CONNIE LEE DESKIN

Connie Lee Deskin, 63, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Connie later made Vidor her home, where she created a lifetime of cherished memories with family and friends.

MICHAEL EDWARD RIDER

Michael Edward Rider, 54, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025. A longtime resident of Vidor, Michael dedicated 27 years of his life as a truck driver, navigating the open roads with pride and hard work.

CLARENCE RAYBURN (C. RAY) MCCURLEY

Clarence Rayburn (C. Ray) McCurley, 57, of Vidor, TX passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at his home in Vidor. He worked at Orange County EMS for several years and was a shift supervisor when he left there to work for other EMS companies in the Golden Triangle area and Liberty County.

LINDA ELIZABETH WILLIFORD

Linda Elizabeth Williford, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on January 24, 2025, at Focused Care at Orange.

BILLIE RAY MCBRYDE, JR.

Billie Ray McBryde, Jr. was born March 1, 1951, in Beaumont Texas to Billie Ray McBryde Sr. and Louise Tillman McBryde. Bille Ray passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.