Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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, 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...
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,...
Otis Ray Hennigan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Brother Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 6, 1952, he was the son of Huey R. Hennigan and...
John A. Ford, Jr. was born on July 21, 1961 in Port Arthur, TX and passed away following a brief illness in Houston, TX on April 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. John, affectionately known to many as “Bubba” was a resident of Cypress, TX and formerly of Bridge City, TX. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Geraldine Ford, his brother Mark K. Ford and his precious daughter Rachel Taryn Ford. He is survived by his wife Melinda Becker and her children Mor...
John A. Ford, 86 of Richmond, TX and formerly of Bridge City, TX passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023 with his family lovingly by his side. As a Christian, his family is comforted in knowing John is in the arms of Jesus. While in Bridge City, John and his family were active members at Liberty Baptist Church. John was born on November 20, 1936, at the family home in Groves, TX on Hogaboom Road. John was the youngest child of Louis Olney Ford and Ona Iris Sanders Ford and...
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, 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 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)...
Mary Lou Syrek, 70, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2023, peacefully at home. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Marvin Eugene Brant and Margie (Motte) Brant. Mary worked at Arlanxeo as a forklift operator for many years. She loved her job very much and was proud of the work she did. Mary enjoyed taking...
Our beloved father, John David “J.D.” Zerko, 86, of Orange, TX peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Monday, May 8, 2023, with his youngest 2 daughters at his side. Services are entrusted to Claybar Funeral Home with visitation to be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, May 14, 2023, which would have been his 87th birthday. Funeral Services will be at 10:00am, Monday, May 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Bishop Jason Arr...
James “Jim” Walter Miles, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Bobby Edwards of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Waldrep Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Williamsburg, Kentucky, on January 8, 1950, he was...
Jimmie Allen was born at home in Angelina County, Texas on January 12, 1940, son of Pauline (Moran) and Garnie Matthews Allen. Jimmie left us on May 5, 2023 and his funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, at First United...
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, 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...
Fernecia “Necia” Fran Bradley, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 15, 1945, she was the daughter of Homer and LaVerne (Thomas) Prichard. Necia was a strong Christian woman and could alw...
Sharon Thompson, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully May 4, 2023, with her husband by her side. The family will have a memorial at their home to celebrate the amazing human she was on earth, at a later date. Born in Wilcox, Arizona, on June 23, 1946, she was the daughter of Earl Byrd and Minnie (Crawford) Byrd. Sharon was a respected elementary school teacher in West Orange for many years. She is loved and respectfully missed by her loving family and friends. She is...
“The most interesting thing about artists is how they live.” ~ Marcel Duchamp Clarence Delle Bates, Jr., known to most as ‘C. Delle,’ was an artist who lived an interesting life. Above all, he was an infinitely loving father and grandfather. C. Delle was known for his sweetness, generosity, kindness, gentleness, curiosity, humility, and grace. To know him was to know his sweetness. C. Delle sweetly and gently made his way Home on April 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of his...
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, 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, 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, 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, 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...
Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene, Sr. and Linda Bellet Russell. Charles was a great Dad and a loving Pawpaw to his 9 grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and campin...
Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Ernest V. Hunter, Sr. and Opal Lee (Wiggins) Hunter. Edna was a very creative and artistic lady who loved woodworking and...
