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  • Sidney John "Sid" Caillavet, Jr., 93, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 13, 2023

    Sidney John “Sid” Caillavet, Jr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 9, 1929, he was the son of Sidney John Caillavet, Sr. and Dennis Bland Caillavet. Sid was a faithful and devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Being the smart man that he was, it’s no surprise that Sid skipped two grades in elementary school. He graduated from Stark High School with the class of 1946 before going on to attend Lamar Unive...

  • Glenda Darnell Townsend, 71, Buna

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 10, 2023

    Finally at home and no more in pain, Glenda Darnell Townsend, 71, of Buna, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will begin prior at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 8,...

  • Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle, 66, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 7, 2023

    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. After spending two years at Lumberton ISD, she went on to teach at Vidor ISD for 16 years, spreading her love of education by working at the elementary, middle, junior high, and high...

  • Ellis "Buddy" Oscar Stevens III, 72, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 7, 2023

    Ellis “Buddy” Oscar Stevens III passed away on February 16, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, and raised in West Orange, Texas. Upon graduation from West Orange High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard – Airborne. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents E.O. and Matalea Stevens, wife Jo Bond Stevens, grandson Cody Alan Stevens and steps...

  • Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Liberty, Texas, on December 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Jack Clow and Geneva (Phillips) Clow. Jackie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. In her free time, Jackie loved to cross stitch and garden. S he was a Baptist and loved her lord. Jackie will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She is preceded in...

  • Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City in the foyer of the church. A Rosary Service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Sherburne, Louisiana, on February 3, 1926,...

  • Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and was a proud co-owner of Victory Hearing Center in Orange. She enjoyed conspiracy theories and was considered a “cat lady” because she lov...

  • Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Walter “Pud” Burris and Annie Faye Davis. Bonnie was the first ever fem...

  • Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre "Zook", 81, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre “Zook”, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2023 at Focused Care in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held starting at 1:00 pm at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hil...

  • Lucy Broussard Loeve, Orange, 105

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Lucy Broussard Loeve passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, in West Orange, Texas, she was 105. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was born in Maurice, Louisiana, on December 7, 1917, to Camille and Agnes (Thibodeaux) Broussard. Lucy was very...

  • Norman Ray Huff, 84, Woodville

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Norman Ray Huff, 84, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Looney of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1938, he was the son of Luther Lee Huff and Nora (Smith) Huff. Norman dedicated his life to the Lord and was a member of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church....

  • Donnie Alon Mires, 86, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Donnie Alon Mires, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City...

  • Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), 60, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), age 60, of Orange, TX, passed away on February 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Friday, March 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6108 Hazelwood Dr., Orange, TX. Visitation will follow. Donny was born in Norfolk, VA, to Don and Barbara Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nita, and children: Andrew Stewart, Katy Peveto (spouse Blake), Eric Stewart (spouse Elizabeth), Will Stewart (spouse...

  • Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 3023, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Born in Barataria, Louisiana, on March 3, 1933, he was the...

  • Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Mar 3, 2023

    Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jim Blackwell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Pineland, Texas, on December 8, 1948, he was the son of William “Willie” Fra...

  • Mario "Ray" Dal Sasso, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 28, 2023

    Mario “Ray” Dal Sasso passed from this life on February 23, 2023. He was born to Cristiano “Chris” and Madeline Dal Sasso on March 4, 1924, in Clinton, Indiana, after his parents had immigrated to America from Italy. His father worked in the coal mines to support them. It was a tough life, but Ray cherished his childhood, growing up surrounded by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His family and friends in Clinton remained close to his heart throughout his life, as he attend...

  • Frank William Skeeler, 72, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 28, 2023

    Frank William Skeeler, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Frank was born in Orange, Texas, on January 10, 1951, to Matthew J. Skeeler and Esther...

  • Jenni Barrow, 57, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 28, 2023

    Jenni Barrow, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forrest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 30, 1965, she was the daughter of Keith...

  • Harold Curtis Whitton, Jr., 75, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 28, 2023

    Harold Curtis Whitton, Jr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner and Judge Dennis Powell. Special music by Joe Hudson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25,...

  • Penny Jo Teal Kumse, 69, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Penny Jo Teal Kumse, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Great Lakes, Indiana, on November 23, 1953, she was the daughter of Jesse Joe Teal and Natalie Vivian (Fridley) Teal. Penny was a woman of great faith who was loved by the Lord and was a member at St. Maurice Catholic Church. She had a passion for doing hair and worked as a hairdresser for most of her life. During her free time, Penny enjoyed being by the water, fishing,...

  • Phillip Brett Wagoner, 65, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Phillip Brett Wagoner, loving husband, father, and Pop Pop made his way home early Monday morning, February 20, 2023. Born April 18, 1957 in West Monroe, Louisiana, he became a resident of Orange, Texas. He labored as a rural carrier at the United States Postal Service in Orange for 29 years and then opened shop as The PC Dr. Phillip loved all genres of music (as long it was loud), gardening, computers, and the annual Lion's Club Carnival burgers, which he helped serve for...

  • Billie Don Carter, 90, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Billie Don Carter, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2023, peacefully at home with her family around her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on A...

  • Linda Darlene "Patches" Flannery, 75, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Linda Darlene “Patches” Flannery, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Flipper Doolittle. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Bernardino, California, on December 3, 1947, she was the daughter of Jam...

  • Little Cypress Grove Construction

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    Roadway construction for the Little Cypress Grove development, located near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Meeks Drive, will begin Friday, February 24 during the evening hours into the early morning for the next several days. In addition to concrete trucks, light plants will be running all night for site safety while construction activities are underway. Weekday construction will not impact drop off times at Little Cypress Junior High School....

  • James David Freed, 51, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 24, 2023

    James David Freed, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home. James was born on Friday, April 23, 1971, in Nederland, Texas, to Suzanne Freed and the late Billy Dale Freed. He was a gentle and kind soul that enjoyed spending time with family and friends. James had a passion for music and recorded a gospel...

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