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  • Kevin Allen Sorrels, 30, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jun 6, 2023

    Kevin Allen Sorrels, 30, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 31, 1992,...

  • Theresa Trammell Davis, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jun 5, 2023

    Theresa Trammell Davis, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2023. A gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 10, 1959, she was the daughter of Jimmy Earl Trammell and Fredna Sue (Savant) Trammell. Theresa loved traveling for work with the love of her life James Oliver. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, fishing,...

  • Lisa Waters Dalton, 62, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated May 30, 2023

    Lisa Waters Dalton, 62, of Beaumont, TX passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Beaumont. Funeral services for Lisa will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont with Reverend Jimmy Boykin officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Lisa was born in Beaumont, TX on August 12, 1960, to James P. and Burnell...

  • Leola "Lee" Ann O'Sullivan, 92, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 30, 2023

    Leola “Lee” Ann O’Sullivan, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00, Friday, June 2, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Strother of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Dougharty Cemetery in Orange, Tx. Born in Deweyville, Texas, on April 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Sam Dougharty and Martha (Lavine) Dougharty. Leola was a kind and gener...

  • Charles Edward Billeaud, 56, Vinton

    Staff Report|Updated May 26, 2023

    Charles Edward Billeaud, 56, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Vinton, Louisiana. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and after living in several places in the United States, he settled in Orange County, Texas over 40 years ago. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Charles enjoyed playing pool and was a former APA pool player. Survivors include his wife of nine years, Suzan Billeaud of Orange, Texas; his step-children, Trisha Rubero of Vidor, Texas and Joseph Hodges and wife,...

  • Neil Hudson, 83, Rosenberg

    Staff Report|Updated May 25, 2023

    Neil Hudson, 83, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on February 15, 1940, he was the son of George Hudson and Lou (Stringer) Hudson. Neil proudly served in the United States...

  • Debra Allene Newman, 65, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 25, 2023

    Debra Allene Newman, 65, of Orange, passed away on May 5, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Coffee, Alabama, on April 9, 1958, she was the daughter of Otis Taylor and Doris Hauk. Debra was married in Indiana. She had two children in Indiana the only daughter. Debra has five brothers who she loved dearly, and her grandkids was her life. She enjoyed spending time with them and her sons. Debra was kind, thoughtful, and very funny and was a resident of Orange for over 20-years....

  • Larry Joe Perry, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 25, 2023

    Larry Joe Perry, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Victory Bible Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Carl Green. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 1, 1960, he was the son of L.J. Perry and June (Cambridge) Perry. Larry was a man of great faith and was a member of Victory Bible Baptist Church in Vidor. He was employed as a warehouse superintendent for...

  • Laura Bell Blackwell, 95, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated May 23, 2023

    Laura Bell Blackwell, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m....

  • Kandy Campbell Sartin, 66, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated May 23, 2023

    Kandy Campbell Sartin, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 14, 1956, she was the daughter of Hiram Kirk Campbell and Alvis (Eubanks) Conrad. Kandy was a woman of great faith and a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. She graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont and...

  • Scott Owen Smith, 72, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 23, 2023

    Scott Owen Smith, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, with his daughter by his side in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 30, 1950, he was the son of Douglas Owen Smith and Lillie Mae Smith Kingery. Scott was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a veteran of the United States Army. During his time in the Army, he was stationed at Fort Polk, and actively served in the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the Army, Scott began a career as a mechanic....

  • Doris Jane Hughes Steele, 88, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 23, 2023

    Doris Jane Hughes Steele, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 23, 1935, she...

  • Judith Ann Storms, 71, Hartburg

    Staff Report|Updated May 22, 2023

    Judith Ann Storms, age 71, of Hartburg, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved mother, and grandmother and she will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Officiating will be Pastor Lynne Parker. Burial will follow immediately after at King’s Cemetery, in Hartburg. Judith Storms was born on Octo...

  • Patricia Ann Trahan, 72, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 19, 2023

    Patricia Ann Trahan, age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Orange, Texas. Rite of committal and interment will immediately follow, at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home. Pat was born on Friday, March 30, 1951, to Bonner...

  • Herman Joseph Pachuca, 80, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated May 19, 2023

    Herman Joseph Pachuca, age 80 of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Bridge City, Texas. Family and friends will gather to honor Herman, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Herman was was born on Monday, May 25, 1942, in Orange, Texas, to Manuella and Marcelino Pachuca. His quick wit, kind heart, and his wealth of knowledge were legendary. Herman enjoyed spending time with his family and BBQing together,...

  • Kirk Bonnin, 62, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 16, 2023

    Kirk Bonnin, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, with his two children by his side. Mass of Christian remembrance will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with a rosary following at 10:00 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 26, 1960, he was the son of Riley...

  • Kenneth Ray Smith, 65, Mauriceville

    Staff Report|Updated May 16, 2023

    Kenneth Ray Smith, 65, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Corpus Christie, Texas, on February 10, 1958, he was the son of Charles and Eunice (Peterson) Smith. Kenneth was a dedicated and hardworking employee at Optimus S...

  • Dickie Mark Plessala, 69, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated May 16, 2023

    Dickie Mark Plessala, 69 of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 16, 1953, he was the son of Carroll and Eve (Vaughn)...

  • Bobbie June Brock, 85, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 8, 2023

    Bobbie June Brock, age 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2023. A memorial service to honor Bobbie will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Faith Methodist Church 8608 MLK Dr. Orange, Tx 77632. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. Bobbie June Brock was born on September 25, 1937, in Hobbs, NM to George Newton Needham and Katherine Dyer. Bobbie met Jack Brock while she was in high school, and they got married on May 23...

  • Roy Ellison Bendy, 80, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 8, 2023

    Roy Ellison Bendy, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Woodville, Texas, on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Allen Bendy and Margaret (Johnson) Bendy. He loved his girls and made sure to teach them to be strong and independent women. He always made sure to look his best, whether he was going out on the town or just on a grocery run. Roy loved dancing and even taught his kids to dance the jitterbug, which they still do today. He en...

  • Merline "Pat" Boozer, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 5, 2023

    Merline “Pat” Boozer, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed in Beaumont, Texas, on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at McClelland Church Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Texas, on December 14, 1935, to Sam Houston and Jackie Gamble. Pat was a loving and wonderful friend, mot...

  • John Harold Stephens, 66, Brookeland

    Staff Report|Updated May 4, 2023

    John Harold Stephens, 66, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 12, 1956, he was the son of Harold Aubrey Stephens and Myrtle Stephens. John loved being outdoors, whether that be fishing or hunting. He enjoyed watching motor sports and NASCAR in his free time. John would...

  • Dixie Lillian Gardner, 79, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 4, 2023

    Dixie Lillian Gardner, 79, of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was born February 15, 1944 in Von Ormy, Texas, to the late W.H Hill and Mary Katherine Knoud. Services to remember Dixie will be held at Dorman Funeral home on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:00 am. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 5:00 pm- 7:00pm, at Dorman Funeral Home. Dixie lived in Orange for 60 years and worked for Little...

  • James Dennis Parsley, 67, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated May 4, 2023

    James Dennis Parsley, 67, of Vidor, TX, passed away on April 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, following a valiant fight against a prolonged illness. He was born in Beaumont on August 8, 1955, the oldest of three brothers. He was known to family as Dennis and to friends and co-workers as “JD.” Dennis was a life time resident of Vidor, graduating from Vidor High School in 1973. He was a boy scout in troop 191 and ROTC member using the skills he learned all his life. Den...

  • Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated May 2, 2023

    Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City for 60 years. In his younger years, Kenneth enjoyed going fishing and hunting in his free time. He loved his wife’s cooking and spending time with his family, who always c...

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