Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Jorge Luis Cortez, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2022, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will take place at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Military Honors taking place at 3:30 p.m. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 15, he was the son of Rumaldo and Carolina Cortez. Jorge was a graduate of Roy Miller High School, after which he joined t...
Linda Fay Payne, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 20, 1962, she was the daughter of Hubert and Mary (McCarver) Guidry. Linda worked in security for G4S Secure Solutions in Nederland, Texas. When she was away from work, she enjoyed crafting and spending time with her beloved cat, Boogar. One of her favorite things to do was go on a last-minute get away with her husband, Fletcher. Linda was an amazing...
Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born August 3rd, 1938, in Pinckneyville Illinois, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones December 12th, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas. Ruth was born the daughter of a well-known Pentecostal preacher in southern Illinois, at the tail end of the great depression. Her older brother, Freddie, served in the United States Army during World War II. These events greatly affected her the rest of her life. Grandma Ruth never met a...
Tiffany Dawn Williams, 51, of Orange, passed away December 23, 2022, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Arnold of Nederland, Texas. A gathering will be held prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 18, 1971, she was the daughter of Lonnie David Taft and Linda Gale (Penick) Taft. Tiffany collected recipes and could always be found in the...
Marlin Leon Ballard, 79, of Orange, went to be with his lord and savior on December 17, 2022. Born in Orange, Texas on May 10, 1943, he was the son of Horace and Dathel Ballard. Marlin retired from Bayer and moved to Toledo Bend Lake, where he loved to hunt, fish and watch the beautiful sunset. He had a green thumb and enjoyed growing vegetables and fruit trees. Marlin made sure to share everything he grew. He enjoyed a good game of dominos and loved playing cards with his...
Eva Dell Lunsford, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2022, at her home in Orange, Texas. Born in “Fergie Hill” outside of Hemphill, Texas, on December 3, 1943, Eva was the daughter of Willie Samuel Ferguson and Nettie Irene Rogers Ferguson. As the second oldest of 9 children, she was like a parent to her youngest siblings. Passionate about education, Eva was single-minded in her pursuit of the highest grades possible and her goal to attend nursing school in Bea...
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home in Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be her grandchildren, Cary Riche and Tim Riche. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 27, 1929, she was the...
Ashlyn Joy Granger, 39, of Orange, Texas, left this world to be with Jesus on Monday, December 19, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 10, 1983, she was the daughter of Charles Richard “Ricky” Granger and Cyndi Myrick. Ashlyn was loved by many and touched many people in a positive way. She was a loving daug...
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr., 80, of Orange, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1942, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Henry) Duhon. Earl worked for Livingston Ship Building for many years. He enjoyed listening to cajun music and BBQing and never missed a moment to spend time with his...
Alvis “Dwayne” Duncan, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at The Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, Louisiana on Self Cemetery Road. Officiating will be Wesley Duncan. Dwayne Duncan was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Orange, TX. He had a love for building things. When he was younger, he built and raced cars and learned to fix early radios and televisions. Later, he turned his passion for...
Mary Estelle Fisette, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on December 24, 2022, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Petrolia, Texas on December 31, 1933, she was...
Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born August 3rd, 1938, in Pinckneyville Illinois, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones December 12th, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas. Ruth was born the daughter of a well-known Pentecostal preacher in southern Illinois, at the tail end of the great depression. Her older brother, Freddie, served in the United States Army during World War II. These events greatly affected her the rest of her life. Grandma Ruth never met a...
Alton Ray Campbell, 82, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on January 18, 1940, he was the son of Robert Campbell a...
Elva Lois Hughes, 85, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. at Claybar Funeral home in Orange. Additional services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville, Maryland with the burial to follow at...
Tommy Williams, 56, of Orange, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023. Born in Buna, Texas, on November 22, 1966, he was the son of Vernon and Faye Williams. Tommy worked at Zachry in Cameron, Louisiana. He was a beloved friend to many. Tommy was an avid fisherman and was a...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
Elizabeth Marie Cooper, 53, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2022, at MD Anderson in Houston. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 12, 1969, she was the daughter of Thomas Penn Johnson and Jane Ann (Thaxton) Johnson. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Texas in 1992 with a degree in Interior Design. She began her 18 year career as a math teacher at West Orange High School, later moving to Vidor High School, and then to Deweyville High School. In her free time, she...
John David Shaw, 56, of Port Arthur, passed away at his home, on December 14, 2022. Memorial gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Rudolph Lambert American Legion Post 7 in Port Arthur. Born in Merced, California, on April 20, 1966, he was the son of William and Hannah Shaw. David proudly served in the the United States Air Force for several years. During this time, he was an accomplished archer and took part in multiple...
Bertha Mae Thomas, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Gunter, Clay Thomas, Chad Gilbeaux, Charlie Thomas, and Reece Thomas. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on December 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Adrian Peveto and Anita (Richard) Peveto. Bertha was very strong in her faith. She loved being able to take care of family and en...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
Carol Lee Smith, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in on March 8, 1951, she was the daughter of Earline and Lee Roy Russell. Carol’s granddaughter and great-grandchildren, who loving referred to her as “Maw Maw”, were the light of her life. She tolerated Russell pretty well too. Carol was an avid collector of all thing cow and cow print and enjoyed spending her spare time forcing her loved ones to watch cheesy Hallmark Chris...
Debra Ann Wheeler, 56, of Orange, passed away on December 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 1, 1966, she was the daughter of Joseph Hebert and Eva Hebert. Debra had a heart of gold and was a natural caretaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, as well as collecting angels and different types of snow globes. Debra loved to joke and could put a smile on anyone's face. She enjoyed visiting the beach any chance she got. Debra was a wonderful...
Cecil C. “Sparky” Sparks, Sr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Haynes and Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Flora, Lou...
Grover Clinton Turner, age 73, of Orange, Texas , passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Orange, Texas. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00PM to celebrate his life here on Earth, at Dorman Funeral Home. Brother Jeff Bell will be officiating. Interment will be a Autumn Oaks Cemetery following the service. Visitation to reminisce with the family and each other will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022 between 5PM and 7PM, also at Dorman Funeral Ho...
Grayson (Danny) Dan Switzer Jr. passed away on December 11, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 79. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Miami, Oklahoma and was the fourth child of Grayson and Virginia Switzer. Danny graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1962. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas. Danny married Janis Roundtree on May 8, 1967. He will be remembered as a stellar husband, father, and grandfather. Danny was active in his...
