Obituaries

Rosario Ford

Rosario Ford

Rosario Ford

Rosario Ford born December 2, 1936 died March 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Boyd R. Ford. She is survived by her three children Dr. Brenda L. Ford, spouse Neil Fogal, Angela Ford King, spouse Russell King, and Boyd D. Ford, spouse Chrystal Ford. Eight grandchildren.

F. P. 'BO' KNAPP III

F. P. 'Bo' Knapp III, 77, of Sour Lake, died Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. He has been living in Sour Lake for the past two years but was a longtime resident of Vidor. He worked at Metal Farms and Ohmstede doing Computer Drafting and as an Estimator for 57 years.
Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle

Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle

Melissa 'Mickey' Sue Trinkle

Melissa 'Mickey' Sue Trinkle, 66, of Vidor, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. Born in Lone Star, Texas, on March 16, 1956, Mickey was the daughter of Earl Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sanford) Kennon. Mickey enjoyed her time as a Vidor High Brigadette, and after graduating, she pursued teaching.

STEPHEN CALEB SMITH

Stephen Caleb Smith, 39, of Vidor died Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor. He loved cats and loved discussing end time events. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.
Herbert Max Bickerton

Herbert Max Bickerton

Herbert Max Bickerton

Herbert Max Bickerton, 87, referred to as Max by friends and family, was born on October 28, 1935 in Parrish, Alabama. On March 8, 2023, Max Passed away at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly.
Mary Louise Moore

Mary Louise Moore

Mary Louise Moore

Mary Louise Moore entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2023. Born on April 24, 1943, Mary (Hall) was a lifelong resident of Orange County. She attended Orangefield Schools and graduated from Vidor High School, where she met her life love Arthur Lane Moore.

ROBERT RANDALL DEAN

Robert Randall Dean, 66, was born January 29th, 1957, and passed away February 26th, 2023 at his residence.

NORINE P. BUNNER

Norine P. Bunner, 82, of Vidor passed away March 1, 2023 at Silsbee Oaks Rehabilitation facility in Silsbee, Texas. Norine is survived by sons; Victor; Ronnie and wife Maria; and Chuck and wife Christina; grandchildren; Brandon, V.J.

ELLEN BEAN

Ellen Bean, 78, of Beaumont, Texas died Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was a loving and devoted homemaker and had worked as the librarian for the Kountze Library for many years.

CLINTON 'CLINT' RAY RASBERRY

Clinton 'Clint' Ray Rasberry, 48 of Vidor died Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at his residence. A native of Tyler County, TX. Clint was a master flooring specialist and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed freshwater fishing on Sam Rayburn Lake with his dad.