Obituaries

Lincoln Ceron

Lincoln Ceron born to parents Jose Ceron and Allison Braneff Ceron on July 29th, 2023 died August 1st, 2023 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Carol Ann Gates

Carol Ann Gates, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Christus Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was a devoted resident of Vidor throughout her life.

Norma Lee Holbrook Blankenship

grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Norma Lee Holbrook Blankenship 72, of Vidor died Thursday August 3, 2023 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Her hometown was in Nederland, Texas, but made her home in Vidor, Texas in 1979.

Velma Lee Turner

Velma Lee Turner, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Born in Orange, TX, she was a beloved and longtime resident of Vidor. Velma was the owner/operator of Yellow Rose Escort Service.

Barbara Dotson Baker

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara (Dotson) Baker of Vidor, Texas. Barbara passed at the age of 72 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas on August 2, 2023. Barbara passed away surrounded by her loving husband of 51 years following a lengthy battle with illness.

Richard “Dick” Johns

Richard “Dick” Johns, 88, of Vidor, Texas passed away at his home on Friday, July 28. He is survived by his children Kathy Pullig of San Antonio, Texas; Richard Johns Jr. of Vidor; Kim Dyess of San Antonio; Dr.

Rose Ann Dean

Rose Ann Dean, born on May 1, 1935, in Silsbee, TX. She passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at High Hope Nursing Home in Brenham, TX. Rose was a longtime resident of Vidor, TX before moving to Brenham. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vidor during the time she lived in Vidor.

TRISHA LYNN NETTLES

Trisha Lynn Nettles 5-1-1978 - 7-19-2023 in the arms of the angels new adventures begin. You touched our hearts. You are full of love, life, and laughter. Forever smiling even in the end. You love spending time with your children, grandchild and family.

SHIRLEY JEAN NORTON

Shirley Jean Norton, 87 passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Rayburn Health and Rehabilitation in Jasper, TX. Shirley was born in Edom, TX, and had been a longtime resident of Vidor, Texas, for the majority of her life.

SAMMEY WAYNE GODEAUX

Sammey Wayne Godeaux, 58, of Vidor died Friday, July 21st, 2023 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and had retired from work as a boilermaker. He loved fishing, camping, and cooking. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.