Obituaries

JOE ELMER COLLINS

Joe Elmer Collins, 91, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 14, 2025. A native of Rusk, Texas, Joe made Vidor his home in 1956, where he built a life centered around faith, family, and hard work. Joe is survived by his children: David Collins Sr.

CONNIE SUE MEFFORD JANUARY 19, 1949 — FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Connie Sue Mefford, 76, of Vidor, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 17, 2025.A native of Jennings, Louisiana, Connie made Vidor her lifelong home. She graduated from Vidor High School in 1969 and dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker.
DONALD “DON” RAY EICHER

DONALD “DON” RAY EICHER

DONALD “DON” RAY EICHER NOVEMBER 5, 1939 FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Donald “Don” Ray Eicher, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.A native of Hill City, Kansas, Don made Vidor, TX his home for many years, becoming a dedicated member of the community.

BONNIE LOU KENDALL

MAY 27, 1958 — FEBRUARY 6, 2025Bonnie Lou Kendall, 66, of Vidor, Texas passed away February 6th, 2025 at Baptist hospital surrounded by family. Bonnie was born in Plainville, Kansas to Wade Allen Rozean and Laura Lee Rozean.

OLIVE BARBARA GIRLINGHOUSE

DECEMBER 19, 1929 — FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Olive Barbara Girlinghouse, lovingly known as “Bobbie,” passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at the age of 95.A longtime resident of Vidor, Bobbie was known for her vibrant spirit, green thumb, and a heart as warm as her kitchen.

MARTHA JANE HILL

NOVEMBER 30, 1947 — FEBRUARY 8, 2025 Martha Jane Hill, lovingly known as “Jane,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor.A proud and longtime resident of Vidor, Jane was a dedicated public servant, serving as a City Council member for Ward 6.

JASON MATTHEW HOLMES

APRIL 16, 1976 — FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Jason Matthew Holmes, 48, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.A creative soul and true Renaissance man, Jason was an artist, author, woodworker, comedian, and protector.

JOSEPH “JOE” ROBERT WINGERSON JR

Joseph “Joe” Robert Wingerson Jr., 82, of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

CAROL LYNETTE MOSBY GREER

Carol Lynette Mosby Greer, a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Her radiant spirit and kind heart left a profound mark on all who were fortunate to know her.