Obituaries

Scott Burgess Walker

Scott B. Walker, 53 of Vidor died Thursday, September 24th, 2020 in Vidor. A native of El Paso, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Scott was Maintenance Director for Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor for the past 2 years.

Fay Jean Feagin

Fay Jean Feagin, 94 of Silsbee, TX died Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Fay and her husband were traveling evangelist when they were younger.

Connie Lynn Connolly

Connie L. Connolly, 25 of Vidor died Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at her residence. Connie was a lifelong resident of Mesquite, TX, she has lived in Vidor for the past 3 1/2 years.

Judy Elaine Farnie

Judy E. Farnie, 73 of Buna died Saturday, September 26th, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Mayfield, Kentucky, She was a longtime resident of Buna. Judy was a former member of Genesis Baptist Church and was owner/operator of ABC Foundation.

Franklin Carter Shelton

Franklin Carter Shelton, 70 of Vidor died Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. He was a longtime resident of Vidor. Franklin served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of VFW post # 8246.

Jean E. Purch Gould

Jean E. Gould, 78 of Vidor died Friday, September 18th, 2020 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vidor. Jean was a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor and was a Administrator for Baptist Hospital for 25 years. She was prayerful women and enjoyed traveling.
Victoria “Vicky” Nelle Watson

Victoria “Vicky” Nelle Watson

Victoria “Vicky” Nelle Watson Busines

Vicky N. Watson, 82 of Vidor died Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at Harbor Hospice Orange C House in Beaumont. A native of Phoenix, AZ, she was a longtime resident of Vidor. Vicky was a home maker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Nellie Ruth Travis

Nellie Ruth Travis

Nellie Ruth Travis

Nellie Ruth Travis’s journey of life came to a close on September 12, 2020. Nellie was born November 7, 1931. She graduated from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Bobby Joe Travis. They were married for 59 years. Nellie was known as his “LiL Flower”.
Ruby Nell (Carney) Hannah

Ruby Nell (Carney) Hannah

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.
Susan J. Oliver

Susan J. Oliver

Susan J. Oliver

Susan J. Oliver, 56, of Beaumont, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Houston. She was born on April 5, 1964, to William Joseph Oliver and Gloria Hillhouse Oliver, in Florence, Alabama.