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  • Linda Ray Phillips, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 24, 2023

    Linda Ray Phillips, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, at the Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services are pending and will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 17, 1946, she was the daughter of Marshall Miller and Wanda (Wilkinson) Whitehead. Linda was a lifelong member of the Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange...

  • William T. "Bill" Hughes, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 24, 2023

    William T. "Bill" Hughes, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Bill was the son of John Clarence and Louise (Riley) Hughes. He proudly served his country in the...

  • Severin Anthony Lee, infant, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 24, 2023

    Severin Anthony Lee, infant, of Orange, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on January 20, 2023. Severin was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 13, 2023. He was the beloved son of Justin and Andrea Lee. From the moment he was knit in the womb he touched the hearts of his family. Severin loved the sounds of his parents voices and was such a fighter. Although his life was cut short, he was unconditionally loved and will never be forgotten. Left to cherish his memory...

  • Betty Ann Lyons Hogden, 71, West Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 24, 2023

    Betty Ann Lyons Hogden, 71, of West Orange, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Orange Train Depot in Orange, Texas. Born in Sugarland, Texas on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of Clifford “Leon” Lyons and Ann Lee (Lester) Lyons. Betty was a 1969 graduate of Bridge City High School. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and MeMaw, whose sweet spirit and lovin...

  • Glenn John LaComb, 92, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 23, 2023

    Glenn John LaComb, 92, passed away on January 17, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. He was born in Orange on October 15, 1930, to parents Leslie Joseph LaComb and Amy Marie Dartez LaComb. He was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School, where he excelled in football. He joined the Marines in 1951 and fought in the Korean War. After returning home from the war, he attended McNeese University where he also played football. Glenn was a retired Ironworker who worked throughou...

  • Althea Joyce Angelle, 93, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 20, 2023

    Althea Joyce Angelle, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, with a recitation of the rosary to follow at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...

  • Teresa Dailey Roy "Teta", 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 20, 2023

    Teresa Dailey Roy "Teta", 63, of Orange, passed away on January 18, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jay Thomas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 7, 1959, she was the daughter of Theodore Lee Dailey and Beverly (Patillo) Arlene Dailey. Teresa served in the United States Air Force and spent time stationed in Alaska and Montan...

  • Edward William Higginbotham, 57, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    Edward William Higginbotham, 57, of Orange, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Todd Shores. Cremation will follow after the service. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, at Church of Christ in Orange. Born in Orange County, Texas, on September 7, 1965, he was the son of Edward Wilton Higginbotham and Sally...

  • James Willard Jackson, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation Blue Santa. James was a big sports fanatic, especially when it came to the Houston Astros and Houston Texans. Aside from sports, he also...

  • Steven Clark Pence, 64, Mauriceville,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    Steven Clark Pence, 64, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Steve, as he was known to all, was born on October 28, 1958, to Marjorie Robison Dearmond and Herbert Don Pence. Over the years he worked as a tugboat pilot, welder, pipefitter, and plumber. He was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Nederland, Texas. Steve was a lifelong music enthusiast and 1970's rock aficionado. He was an avid guitar player and enjoyed...

  • Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed, 63, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    Judy “Faye” Gail Sneed, 63, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Ora...

  • Oreste "Pee Wee" Courville, 89, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 13, 2023

    Oreste “Pee Wee” Courville, age 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, on Monday, January 16, 2023. Rite of Committal will immediately follow, at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held prior to Mass, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi. Arrangements were made under the care of...

  • Linda Peveto Heard, 83, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 13, 2023

    Linda Peveto Heard, 83, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas after a battle with dementia. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Linda was born on October 17, 1939, to Ike and Dixie Peveto of Orange. Linda was a lifelong member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. She married John Marvin...

  • Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School, and married Bobbie Jean Marsh. They were married for almost seventy years and had three...

  • Mary Ann Morgan, 55, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Mary Ann Morgan, age 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Services to honor Mary’s life will be held at Dorman Funeral Home Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Officiating the service is cousin, Rev. Jimmy Dean Owens. A graveside service will be held at Henry Cemetery in Gallatin, Texas at 3:00 PM. A gathering of family and friends for visitation will be held on January 12, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Mar...

  • Larry Neil Freeman, 75, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Larry Neil Freeman, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 27, 1947, he was the son of James and Melba Freeman. Larry grew up in South Park community of Beaumont attending Calvary Baptist Church and graduating a proud Greenie from South Park High School in 1965. He grew with strong bonds to his aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Larry developed his belief in hard work and valued the lifelong friendships he...

  • Chevron Phillips Chemical announces management changes for Orange, Texas

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 10, 2023

    Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP today announced that Craig Lemons, currently plant manager at the Orange Plant, has been named transition manager, Golden Triangle Polymers. Golden Triangle Polymers is the recently announced integrated polymers facility to be constructed in Orange. Carrie Phillips, currently environmental manager at The Woodlands, has been named plant manager of the current Orange Plant. Lemons has over 27 years of experience with Chevron Phillips in...

  • Charles Wendall Frames, 75, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 10, 2023

    Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 2, 1947, he was the son of Herbert “Red” and Mildred (Smith) Frames. Charlie was an All-State high school basketball player and playe...

  • Mary Lynn Campbell, 67, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 10, 2023

    Mary Lynn Campbell, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 7, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Rudy Elizondo. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

  • Connie Fay Ammons, 66, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 9, 2023

    Connie Fay Ammons, 66, of Orange, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Milton, Florida, on July 22, 1956, she was the daughter of Ebbie Price and Evelyn (Scott) Price. Connie was a loving mother who enjoyed spending her time outdoors and at the casino. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her dog Punkin, and even worked as a dog groomer. Connie also enjoyed chickens, plants, swimming and working on her tan. She was a beautiful woman...

  • Elroy Perkins, 89, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 3, 2023

    Elroy Perkins, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 4, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Born in Starks, Louisiana, on August 27, 1933, he was the s...

  • James William "Hutch" Hutchins, 82, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2023

    James William “Hutch” Hutchins, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Wesson, Mississippi on May 21, 1940, he was the son of William J. Hutchins and Mattie L. Hutchins. His family later settled in Port Arthur, TX where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He dedicated his life to service. Hutch ser...

  • Juanita Cortines Timberlake, 95, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2023

    On Thursday, December 22nd, Juanita Cortines Timberlake, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a devout Catholic praying daily, especially the rosary and her collection of crosses was proudly displayed in her room. Juanita was always welcoming and her smile and giggle were contagious. A seventy-one-year resident of Orange, at age 90, it would be three major Hurricanes (Rita 2005, Ike 2008, and Harvey 2017) that would necessitate a move closer to family members i...

  • Marvin Funchess, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 30, 2022

    Marvin Funchess, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Little Cypress Baptist Church, Orange, Texas at 12:00PM. Pastor David Turner will be officiating. Rite of committal and internment will follow at Parish Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Little Cypress Baptist Church. Marvin was born on Friday,...

  • JoAnn Webb, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 30, 2022

    JoAnn Webb, 87, of Orange, passed away on December 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday December 30, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orangefield, Texas on October 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Leon Webb and Auddie A. (Alford) Webb....

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