Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Sammy Burnell Mills, 64, of Orange TX, passed away on February 19, 2024. Sammy was born on August 30, 1959 to Arlene Luther Mills and Lee Samuel Mills in Orange, TX. After graduated from Bridge City High School in 1977, he went on to study at Lamar University. After graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice and Business Administration, he started his first job in his desired occupation with Orange County Sheriff Office as a Deputy and then to Jefferson County Sheriff...
Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 7, 1957, Joel was th...
Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2024, at home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on February 7, 1986, he was the son of Earl Paul Johnson, Sr. and Coleathia “Kristy” (Purcell) Johnson. Earl was the eldest son, the eldest grandson, brother, cousin, and friend to many. He was a kindhearted, old soul. He loved laughing, vid...
Billie Ruth (Eades) Blagburn, 93, of West Orange, passed into her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s arms on March 8, 2024, while at home with her loving family. Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral home in Orange from 5 PM until 7 PM on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. Services honoring her will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Wednesday at 1 PM with interment afterwards at Claybar Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas with the Reverend Jeff Bell officiating. Pa...
Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024, at home. A Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, on March 20, 1945, he was the son of Jose Carlos de la Puente and Leonor Riveron de la Puente. Alberto was a Naval Architect and Mechanical Engineer with three master’s degrees. He was a brilliant individual who had a passion for his work a...
Graham Warren Clarke II passed away on February 20, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas of complications due to heart failure. He was born in Berea, Ohio to Blanche Ethel Apsey and Warren Olsaver Clarke on January 14, 1940. In 1943 the family moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana where his father worked in the wartime chemical industry. The family moved to Orange, Texas where he graduated in 1958 from Lutcher Stark High School. He then...
David Earl Sasser, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2024, at The medical Center in Port Arthur. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on April 18, 1943, he was the son of Earl Franklin Sasser and Laure Clara Davidson Sasser. David served for many years in the United States Air Force before working as an engineer, a career he loved immensely. He also had a passion for travelling to places like Thailand and Malaysia....
L.J. Sonier, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Big Wood Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on July 11, 1935, he was the son of Vores Sonier and...
Dorris Norwood, 89, a 58-year resident of Bridge City, passed away February 25, 2024, in Tomball Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Dorris was born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 2...
Lynwood Lane Martin Sr. of Orange passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Kevin Brown from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Lynwood, lovingly known to everyone as Lindy,...
Jules “Penny” Carpenter, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Haynes. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Des Allemands, Louisiana, on Aug...
Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Barbara was born in Center, Texas, on April 23, 1940, she was the daughter of...
Chelsie Dawn Murty, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 15, 1977, she was the daughter of Jerry Tanner and Michelle Weir Mutch. She had a passion for cooking and loved prepar...
Jan Eland, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on February 13, 2024, at home. Although the family appreciates the kindness and sympathy of friends and loved ones, they kindly request privacy during this difficult time. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, please make a donation to The Humane Society at 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705....
Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana,...
Robert Scott Tankersley, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2024, at home. Born in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 1961, he was the son of Henry Tankersley and Mary (Hebert) Tankersley Granger. Robert was a jack of all trades; he was an ironworker, construction worker, and a metal worker. He became the owner of a metal building company which he shared with his wife. Robert was a great father and a loving husband. He always worked hard for his family and made...
Bram G. Reed, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Visitation will begin prior at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on June 24, 1947, she was the daughter of James Gorman and Hazel (Margerum) Gorman. Bram...
Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery – Duncan Woods. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Washi...
Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St....
Phyllis M. Hebert, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Picayune, Mississippi, on September 3, 1960, she was the daughter of Dewie Joseph Meyers and Josephine Elvie...
Oma “Lynn” Richard, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., with Deacon Melvin Payne off...
Cressy Lynn McCauley passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on April 23, 1960, in Orange, Texas to his loving parents Wayne McCauley and Glenda McCauley. Cressy was a man who truly embraced life. He had a passion for the outdoors and found solace in hunting, fishing, and spending time surrounded by nature. His love for the open air was matched only by his joy in working in his garage, where he could tinker and create with his hands. Cressy's favorite...
Linda Faye Bray, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Focus Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Delcambre, Louisiana, on December 27, 1947, she was the...
Jerry Andra Griggs, 58, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A memorial service will be held at11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12. 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 14, 1965, he was the son of Willard Griggs and Theah Bean (Davidson). Jerry embraced every moment with his trademark sense of humor and an infectious smile that could...
Robert “Bob” Jacob Peterson, 77, walked through the gates of Heaven rejoicing Feb 3, 2024, with his wife and girls by his side. His mind and body were restored as our Heavenly Father welcomed him into His Kingdom. Bob was born and raised in Orange, TX to the late Doug and Jewis (Bass) Peterson on November 29, 1946. After graduating high school, Bob attended college at The University of Texas where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and became an avid lifelong Longhorn fan. He lat...
