JAMES “SANDY” H. KIRKLAND III

James “Sandy” H. Kirkland III, a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was 75 years old.

PATSY MARIE PORTER

Patsy Marie Porter, 92, passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A cherished resident of Beaumont and member of North End Baptist Church, Patsy’s faith was evident through her active involvement in church activities.

BYRON WILEY COLE

Byron Wiley Cole, 74, passed away on March 27th, 2024, at his Vidor home. Born on October 30th, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, Byron dedicated 25 years to painting before starting his own business, Byron Cole Painting. He adored his porch, coffee, cigars, and storytelling.

DIANA LOVELADY

Diana Lovelady, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, went to be with the Lord after a 7-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Austin, TX in 1944 to Billy and Monel Morris, she moved to Beaumont, TX around the age of 2, where she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Charles Baer.

MICHAEL “MIKE” RAY WILLIAMS

Michael “Mike” Ray Williams, 73, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab. A beloved member of Pine Forest Baptist Church, Mike dedicated 34 years as an Outside Machinist for Mobil Oil. He found solace in hunting, fishing, woodworking, and gardening.

LESLIE VAUGHAN WELBORN

Leslie Vaughan Welborn, 74, of Vidor, passed away on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. A longtime resident of Vidor, Leslie was deeply rooted in his community and faith. He was a dedicated member of Turning Point Church, where his spiritual journey thrived.

PATRICIA JONES LEDEOUX

Patricia Jones LeDeoux of Vidor, TX passed from this world on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born to Evalena Laird Jones & Herman Jones on September 12th, 1943, in Kountze, Texas.

MARY GLADYS THIBODEAUX

Mary Gladys Thibodeaux, aged 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at her residence in Vidor. Born in Church Point, LA, she had been a cherished resident of Vidor for many years. Gladys was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, finding solace and community in her faith.

GRACE CAROL CLOYD

Grace Carol Cloyd, age 58, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2024, at her residence. Grace, a native of Beaumont, TX, had been a beloved member of the community, residing in Vidor for many years before settling in Silsbee six years ago.

JERRY “HOOTY” LYNN GILBREATH

Jerry Lynn Gilbreath, age 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1938, in Reklaw, Texas. Hooty, as he was affectionately known, had a remarkable life full of adventures and later found solace in the simple joys of family and home.