Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Ann Sanchez announces her sudden passing on Monday, January 15th, 2024, at the age of 78. " Puddin' " as she was affectionately known, was born in Orange Texas on August 30th, 1945 to the late Frank Nezat and Linda Guidry. Gloria was born and raised in Orange where she met her late husband, John Philip Sanchez. She then resided in Orange County, California, West Palm Beach, Florida, and returned to her hometown of Orange...
Dorothy Mae (Leach) Cotton, 87, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born to her late parents, Milford James and Nettie Mae Leach on December 23, 1936 in Many, Louisiana. Dorothy enjoyed riding and breeding horses, traveling, playing cards, and was owner/operator of Longhorn Entertainment Complex. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Charles Ray Cotton, Sr.; daughters, Sandra Cotton Bernhard (Brian) of Crystal Beach, Texas, Tina...
Cedric Stout, 102 years old, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Leonville, Louisiana, on November 7, 1921, he was...
James Darrell Royer, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on March 14, 1942, he was the son of Adolph Royer and Genevieve (Foux) Royer. Throughout his career, Darrell served as a security guard for Patriots Security. His commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of others was commendable. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Darrell was known for his warm and affectionate nature. He...
Away from the body… at home with our Lord. Robert Joseph Crew, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bobby was born October 16th to Irma and Henry Crew in Orange Texas where he lived and worked his entire life. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School where he excelled at basketball. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, J...
Travis Arthur (“Pete”) Gresham, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2024, at his home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery, Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Born in Sacul, Texas, on November 16, 1931, Pete was the son of L.E. Gresham and Mattie Mae Ballard Gresham. As the youngest of eight children, more than one of his siblings reported that in the first few yea...
Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along with Pastor Keith who led his congregation at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Having been born in Joliet, Illinois and growing up in Texas, how can we tel...
Audrey Minyard Fowler, 101, passed away in her sleep January 13, 2024. Audrey was born in Mt. Carmel, Texas on June 11, 1922, to William and Lilly Minyard. Audrey was raised by her Aunt Lula Minyard Owens and Uncle Albert Owens along with her sisters, Ledra and Inez, in Colmesneil, Texas. Audrey moved to Beaumont, Texas after graduating from high school. She married Howard Fowler in December of 1945 and had two children, Anita Fowler Drake and Joel Fowler. The family moved to...
William D. Conway “Bill” passed away January 13, 2024. Bill was born on June 29th, 1928, in Prague, Oklahoma and resided in West Orange, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Conway Sr. and Martha Conway, wife Mary “Pansy” Conway of 52 years, daughter Glenda Vincent, son Mike Conway, and his great-grandchildren, Bennet Vincent and Jade Conway. He is survived by his his son, Randy and wife Melodi Conway, Son in law, Larry Vincent, grandchildren; Kirk Vincent...
Darvin Nick Rothering, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at a later date at Old Cypress Cemetery. The family will be providing refreshments after the service. Born in Alma, Wisconsin, on September 26, 1930, he was the son of Clarence Rothering and Alvina (Heinz) Rothering. Darvin began his career by working at a dairy...
Stranger to none and friend to many, “Big” John Douglas Landry of Port Neches passed away peacefully while holding his beloved wife’s hand on Jan. 10 at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur at the age of 80. He shared his life with Judi Slack Landry since their first date to a Boy Scout Christmas party in the sixth grade. They were married for 59 years. Big John was a star running back for St. Mary’s Catholic School football team in 1956-57, a semi-pro football tight end for Beaumon...
Rev Jerry Thomas Wilson August 22, 1939 to 1-11-24 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David D. Abshire. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Jerry Wilson, fondly known as JT, was born in Texas City Texas to Verdie and Jariet Wilson his parents. He was...
Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of work that kept him busy. One could often find him pursuing his favorite pastime – fishing. His love for boating went hand in h...
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on January 9, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm with the funeral service directly following at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Directly after the funeral, the interment will be held at Trout Creek Cemetery located in Newton County. Stephen was born in Orange,...
Darrell Wayne Woodard, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. A remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Deweyville Methodist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 1, 1943, he was the son of James Edwin Woodard and Ruby Lovis (Burns) Woodard. Darrell began his career at DuPoint where he worked diligently for over 30 years. His dedication and hard work earned...
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for L. E. “Stump” Weatherford, 77, of Orange, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Antony Paulose officiating. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a meal will be served to all at St. Mary Parish Hall. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Remembrances at 6:3...
Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, 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 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Ora...
Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 22, 1953, he was the son of Cliff Joseph and...
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, age 86, passed into the arms of Jesus from her home in Spring, Texas on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 28, 1937, in Orange, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen Lilly. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Patricia Ann Hudson passed away peacefully at her home in Orange on December 23, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1935, to parents Leander Chauffepied and Grace Miller Linder. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted mother and homemaker, she also ran a daycare and worked for her church for many years. She was a very charitable person who donated to several charities. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents,...
Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas passed from this life into the portals of heaven, December 31, 2023. He was born to Amos Leonard Dorsey and Vira Parrish Dorsey in East Texas, October 10, 1933. Known as “Bill” to family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents A. L. and Vira Dorsey, stepmother, Lula Simmons Dorsey and by the love of his life, Moyse Sellers Dorsey. She passed just nine months prior to his death. He is survived by two sons, Clifton Lav...
Brandon D. Willingham died on January 3rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was known for his practical jokes and funny disposition. He suffered a lifetime of diabetes and later in life kidney failure. Brandon was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1964. He shared an adventurous life with his friends, never failing a dare and never backing down from leading the "boys" to do more. He met the love of his life Denise, in 1989, and never looked back. They shared 2...
Billy Brown Bradley of Orange, TX passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2023. He was born June 16, 1932 to Brownie Everett Bradley and Flossie Finetta Hayes Bradley in Pineville, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Curtice Lee Bradley and Wilbur Hayes Bradley. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Ruth Marie Bonebrake Bradley, his daughter Brenda Bradley Sloan and husband David of Rogers, AR, son Ron Bradley and wife Cheryl of Oran...
Gerald Leroy Sears, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1943, and raised in West Virginia, he was the son of John Roscoe Sears, Jr. and Marguerite (Lamb) Sears. Gerald was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and he displayed bravery and dedication during his military service. After the service he went to work in the coal mines in West Virginia before moving to Orange in 1971. He later went to work as...
