JILLIAN ELAINE THOMAS

Jillian Elaine Thomas, 44, a resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at home May 13. Jillian was born December 22, 1979 in Houston and moved to Vidor directly after birth. Jill attended Vidor High School and continued a career in occupational medicine.

SAMANTHA “SAMMY” LEE TOWNSEND

Samantha “Sammy” Lee Townsend, 30, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Vidor. A lifetime resident of Vidor, Sam was a vibrant and dynamic member of the community, known for her many talents and passions.

OLETA LEA JONES DORSEY

Oleta Lea Jones Dorsey, 75, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Vidor, Oleta was known for her warm and generous spirit, always cherishing the time spent with her friends and family.

BILLY WAYNE STANLEY

Billy Wayne Stanley, 77, of Vidor, passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A longtime resident of Vidor, Billy was known for his love of fishing, reading, listening to music, and his interest in computers.

KENNETH RAY CLOIDE

Kenneth Ray Cloide, 79, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A longtime resident of Vidor, Kenneth was wellknown for his long career in auto sales and his dedication to his family.

SHEILA FAYE INGHAM

Sheila Faye Ingham, 69, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Lumberton, Texas. Sheila was a beloved member of the Silsbee community and a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas.

AUDREY JANEL HEBERT KARR

Audrey Janel Hebert Karr, a cherished sister, Mom, Memaw and friend whose love for life and The Lord was as vast as her kindness, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, in Minooka, IL. She is survived by her children, Rogers Karr Jr, Woody Karr, Greg Karr and Becky Feeney.

CHARLIE PARRISH

Charlie Parrish, a native of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. An avid outdoorsman, Charlie enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life, particularly in East Texas.

JAMES BARRY STEWART

James Barry Stewart, 62, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Magnolia, Arkansas but has been a longtime resident of Vidor. Barry loved being outdoors especially fishing on the water, and loved his dog Harley who was his best friend.

JODY ALAN ERICKSON

Jody Alan Erickson, 54, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully, on May 24, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Houston.