Obituaries

BONNIE JEAN ALLEN

BONNIE JEAN ALLEN JULY 12, 1944 — APRIL 30, 2025Bonnie Jean Allen, 80, of Vidor, passed away on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Bonnie was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of South Park Church of Christ.

HUNTER WAYNE KORICANEK

HUNTER WAYNE KORICANEK MARCH 18, 2005 — MAY 4, 2025Hunter Wayne Koricanek, 20, of Vidor, passed away on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Vidor, Hunter had a love for the outdoors and a fearless, adventurous spirit.

JOSEPH CLIFTON MOORE

JOSEPH CLIFTON MOORE JANUARY 4, 1937 — MAY 2, 2025Joseph Clifton Moore, 88, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. A longtime resident of Vidor, Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic.

TAMMY ALISE SMITH AUGUST 31, 1965 — APRIL 25, 2025

Tammy Alise Smith, 59, of Vidor, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Facility in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Tammy made her home in Vidor for many years, where she touched countless lives with her compassion, humor, and boundless energy.

IMOGENE BUSBY ERNST JULY 19, 1937 — APRIL 26, 2025

Imogene Busby Ernst, was born on July 19, 1937, in Call Junction, Texas, to Malissia Moore Busby and Samuel Walker Busby Jr. She peacefully entered eternal rest on April 26, 2025, surrounded by family.Imogene grew up in a large, faith-filled family alongside her siblings. She was one of 15 children.

TERRY ANNE GRIFFITH NOVEMBER 3, 1949 — APRIL 22, 2025

Terry Anne Griffith, 75, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. She was born in Long Beach, California, and spent many years in Southeast Texas, where she built a life centered around love, service, and family.

JAMES TORRES MARTINEZ

JAMES TORRES MARTINEZMAY 1, 1935 — APRIL 17, 2025James Martinez, 89, of Vidor, TX, passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Vidor, James was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.