Obituaries

CAROLYN SUE GODEAUX JULY 20, 1943 — JUNE 14, 2025

Carolyn Sue Godeaux, 81, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.Affectionately known as “Memaw” to so many, Carolyn lived a life full of love, strength, and a fierce devotion to her family.

JESSIE LEE WRIGHT JUNE 13, 1940 — JUNE 14, 2025

Jessie Lee Wright, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jessie spent the last 26 years as a beloved resident of Vidor.

KENNETH NARL BROADWAY DECEMBER 16, 1952 — JUNE 9, 2025

Kenneth Narl Broadway, 72, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, June 9th, 2025, at HCA Houston Healthcare in Kingwood, Texas.A native of Leesville, Louisiana, Kenneth was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of Maplecrest Baptist Church.

VERNA GLEE EVANS DECEMBER 1, 1929 — JUNE 3, 2025

Verna Glee Aldrich Evans entered heaven on June 3, 2025, at the age of 95.Born in 1929 in Beaumont, Texas, she graduated from French High School in 1947 and later attended Chenier Business School. She married the love of her life, James Leroy Evans, on May 2, 1953.

JAMES GLEN GRESHAM MAY 27, 1936 — JUNE 1, 2025

James Glen “Pee Wee” Gresham Jr., 89, of Vidor, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2025. Pee Wee was born May 27, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi, to James Glen and Myrtle Reid Gresham. He was a resident of Vidor for the past 64 years.

AMANDA LEE SMITH STOCKWELL DECEMBER 9, 1948 — MAY 31, 2025

Amanda Lee Stockwell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Beaumont, Texas on May 31, 2025, at the age of 76. Her passion for life extended into her interests — she treasured her time working in the yard, finding peace and joy amidst the flowers and greenery.