Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Our beloved husband and father, Harry Louis Stephens, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, leaving us lost and heartbroken. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October 14, 1941, to Louis Malcolm and Marion Velma Stephens. He had a very modest upbringing with few opportunities; but with grit, determination, and perseverance, he rose above great hardship to become a man who was larger than life and a hero to us all. At 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps, se...
Glenda Crick Dyer, age 80, of Eagleville, TN passed away April 20, 2024. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul Dyer; daughter, Martha (Huw) Howells, grandchildren, Gareth and Hannah Howells and Lauren and Jonathan Dyer; great grandchildren, Kayla and Jacob; brother, Ernie Crick and sisters, Doris Smith, Marie Travis and Betty Lagerquist. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Sally Newsom Crick; son, Paul Dyer, Jr. and sisters, Kathryn...
C.P. Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2024, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Brian. Burial will follow at Farmer Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on November 2, 1945, he was the son of Clarence Willia...
James “Sandy” H. Kirkland III, a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was 75-years-old. Affectionately known as “Sandy” he was a longtime resident of Vidor, where he touched the lives of many through his kindness and generosity. Sandy dedicated many years of his life to Local 587, from which he retired. Throughout his life, Sandy found joy in traveling and capturing the bea...
Mark David Bennett, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of FM 1406 and Hwy 365 near Winnie. He passed away at the scene on February 21, 2024. He died happy doing the thing he was most passionate about.... taking a "putt" on his new "2023" Aztec Gold Road Glide Harley Davidson. From his youth, Mark had a passion for riding motorcycles that never wavered. He took pleasure in taking the scenic route, exploring new roads whenever and...
Janelle Wallace Ramsey, 77, of Orange, TX, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born to the late Jim and Nellie Salee Wallace on June 3, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, she graduated from the University of Alabama and obtained a Master of Library Science from the University of North Carolina. Her joy in life was to instill the love of reading, serving as a librarian, library director, and media specialist. She was the first professional librarian at the Macon County Public Library in...
Alvin Joseph White, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Vidor, Texas. A.J. was born to Juanita Gonzales and Alvin White Sr. on May 28, 1932, in Orange, Texas. His birth took place at the family’s houseboat on the Sabine River, where his father made his living as a trapper. He spent his life in Orange and graduated from Stark High School in 1950. A.J. enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and married Carolyn Glancey in 1952. He s...
Martha Jean Bagley Hall, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Orange, with her girls by her side. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Molander. A reception will follow at the Claybar Reception Center next door to Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Ross Bagley and...
Albertice Coy Morgan, 93, previously of Bridge City, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his granddaughter’s home in College Station, Texas. Coy was born on February 1, 1931, in Orange, Texas, to Clovis and Gertie Morgan. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1950 and joined the U.S. Navy, where he fought in the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Rowan. In his younger years, Coy liked to rodeo. He was a true cowboy and enjoyed working cattle at area ranches. Coy w...
Fred Darrell Hryhorchuk, 83, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Deweyville, Texas, on May 19, 1940,...
John Harvey Hughes was born on February 23, 1946, in Hillsboro, Illinois. He was the fourth child of George and Ena Marie (Abernathy) Hughes. He went to be with Jesus on April 1, 2024, at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. John grew up in Witt, Illinois. He graduated from Witt High School and was drafted to the US Army. He served as a cook for 2 years at Fort Polk in Louisiana. Along that journey, he met...
Emma Lue Feldman, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Shane Weaver of Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on January 4, 1940, she was the daughter of Wilson Boulet and Myrtle Sarver Boulet. Throughout her life, Emma dedicated h...
Jeffrey was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1964. He was the son of Tommy Lee and Beverly Mathews Anderson. He was a loving, kind, and hard-working person. He never met a stranger that he wouldn’t talk to. Jeff worked at Wilson Warehouse for over 30 years. Jeff enjoyed bowling and watching football, the 49ers were his favorite team. Jeff and his wife Darlene had one daughter, Courtney, who he loved dearly. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Anderson; his s...
Joel Edward Steirman, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rabbi Barry Weinstein. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 19, 1943, he was the son of Ken Lewitter and Ruth Lewitter....
Berkley James “Jimmy” Lemoine, Jr., 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2024, at Birchwood in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 6, 1943, he was the son of Berkley James Lemoine, Sr. and Mable Marie Theriot Lemoine. Jimmy, known to his grandchildren as "Paw Paw," had a deep affection for antiques and classic cars. His love for vehicles, especially Corvettes and Camaros, was evident to all who knew him. Whether he was admiring these cla...
Robert Edward Broadus passed away on March 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on August 28, 1973, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Earl and Ella (Broussard) Broadus. Robert was a man with a rough exterior, but those who knew him loved him for his huge heart. He loved racing cars, especially at the Evadale Raceway and enjoyed spending peaceful moments fishing. He was a member of the Outlaw Bible Church in Vidor and was working towards becoming a preacher. He is survived by his...
Wilifred Allen Tabor, 75, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2024, peacefully at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Dr. Jordan Rogers. Wilifred was born on February 23, 1949, in Moultrie, Georgia, to Leila Jewell and James Samuel Tabor from Coolidge, Georgia. He attended Central High School in Thomasville Georgia. After graduation in 1968, he joined the...
Harry Oliver Franklin, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, at his residence in Orange. The family is holding a memorial service at a later date. Born in Texas City, Texas, on August 27, 1963, he was the son of Albert Lee Franklin and Carrie Inez Sarver Franklin. Harry's passion for working on model airplanes was well-known among his friends and family. His attention to detail shone through in every project he undertook. In addition to his hobby of working on...
Wayne “Byrd” Warren, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Baytown Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton at noon. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on March 2, 1963, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore and Barbara Jean Roff Moore. Way...
Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, passed away peacefully at her home in Call, Texas on March 28, 2024. Patti was born in Orange, Texas on November 21, 1951. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1970 and went on to Tyler Jr. College. There she was an Apache Belle and performed with the Belles at Dallas Cowboys football games several times. She and several other Belles appeared on the cover of Parade Magazine with Bob Hope. Patti’s mother would frequently drive to Houston t...
Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade passed peacefully in the arms of their mother on March 25, 2024. During their brief time here on Earth, they touched many lives and were loved deeply by their family. Before they went to meet their Heavenly Father, they were wrapped in the warmth of their parent’s love. Their loved ones are eternally grateful for the special time they had with them. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts. Kodi and Karsyn were gre...
Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Hospice in the Pines. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Ambrose Berliew, Sr. and Georgia (Bilbo) Berliew. Described as very loving and a precious angel on earth, Barbara was known for her deep affection for her...
Russell Allen Roberts, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2024, at his home in Orange. The family will be holding a memorial service for Russell at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 29, 2024, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Born on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Arlon Roy Roberts and Donna Jackson Roberts. In his leisure time, Russell found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, finding solace in nature's beauty....
Sherri Renee Jones, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry Godeaux. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Groves, Texas, on March 24, 1960, she was the daughter of William H. Owens and Vivian Lois Freeland Richard. Sherri wa...
Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Marion County, Texas, on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye A. Wyatt Wolaver. Ann was known for her unwavering devotion to her loved ones. Family was at the core of her being, and she found immense joy in sp...
