Beverly Lorance Hulsey, 98, passed away peacefully at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Beverly, an Orange County resident for over seventy-two years, was born...
Marshall Todd "Mickey" Davis, 62, Lake Charles
Updated Nov 14, 2023
Marshall Todd “Mickey” Davis Mickey Davis, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Margaret Light of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on March 8, 1961, he was the son...
Harold D. King, 89, Orange
Updated Nov 14, 2023
H.D. King, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Dawson, Oklahoma, on October 3, 1934, he was the son of Aubrey King and Mary Alice (Markham) King. H.D King (Harold) spent much of his life in Southern California in various sales positions. He found his way to Southeast Texas in the early 1990’s. While in Southeast Texas he sold new and used vehicles in Orange as well as in Port Arthur. H.D. Enjoyed spending time with family and frie...
Donald "Donnie" Keith Skidmore, 62, Lumberton
Updated Nov 14, 2023
Donald “Donnie” Keith Skidmore, 62, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Lumberton. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 23, 1960, Donnie was the son of Don Skidmore and Lynn Skidmore Fields. He graduated from Deweyville High School and later from Lamar University as a piping engineer. Donnie was a wise, patient, and talented man whose creative side was limitless. Whether drawing, painting, cooking, or building, Donnie was driven and disciplined. He was pas...
Frances "Ann" Peasley, 88, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Frances “Ann” Peasley, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on February 19, 1935, she...
Larry "Gene" Landry, 86, Orange
Updated Nov 6, 2023
Larry “Gene” Landry was born January 7, 1937 in New Iberia, La to Gabriel Landry, Sr. and Irene Meyers Landry. He left this world to live eternal with the Lord November 3, 2023 as a loving husband, father, brother and PawPaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, N...
Marie S. Young, 74, Pine, Louisiana
Updated Nov 6, 2023
Marie S. Young, 74, of Pine, Louisiana, currently residing in Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2023. Marie was born on June 7, 1949. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, Texas, Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone who mt her. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Young. She is survived by two sons, Jim You...
Ivy Jeanette "Janet" Spell, 78, formerly of Orange
Updated Nov 6, 2023
Ivy Jeanette “Janet” Spell, 78, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 2 pm, with visitation at 1 pm, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City, 800 Highland Ave. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 4560 State Hwy 87, Orange. Janet, or Mimi to those who knew her best, was born on September 20, 1945, in Buna, Texas. She was the youngest of seven daughters born to Beasley Baker Lightfoot and...
Jane Dupree, 72, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Nov 6, 2023
Jane Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Abilene, Texas on October...
Artie Longron, 59, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Nov 6, 2023
Artie Longron, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1964, he was the son of Arthur Eugene...
Kathleen Mary Sonnier, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Services to honor Kathy will be held at 1:00 PM., on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home; Bro. Steve Kidwell officiating. Rite of committal and interment will immediately follow, at Brown Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to services, at Dorman Funeral Home. On Saturday, May 20, 1972, Kathy was born to Joan Worthy, in Port...
William Dow Wade, 86, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Oct 31, 2023
William Dow Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army, and later worked as a Shift Supervisor at James River. William was a sports fanatic and loved to travel with his son to all the games. He sometimes would hang...
Jimmy Dalton Meshell, 76, West Orange
Updated Oct 31, 2023
Jimmy Dalton Meshell passed away peacefully in his home in West Orange, Texas in the early morning hours of October 30, 2023 at the age of 76. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Chu...
Ruth Henrietta Ebert Wade, formerly of Beaumont
Updated Oct 31, 2023
Ruth Henrietta Ebert Wade, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday October 16, 2023, at Carriage Inn Independent Living Facility in Katy, Texas. Ruth was born in Schertz, Texas, and then moved to Seguin,Texas, until she graduated from high school. She attended Texas Lutheran College and graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a degree in Education. She began her teaching career in LaMarque, Texas, teaching third grade. It was in LaMarque that...
Novie Jo Williamson, 88, Mauriceville
Staff Report|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on May 13, 1935 she was the daughter of...
Clara O'Neil Odom, 92, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. B...
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse, 80, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but one of her favorites was preparing students to get their GED, while working at West Orange-Cove CISD. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh Wilburn and...
Tanyau Broox Germany, 58, Beaumont
Staff Report|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Tanyau Broox Germany was born November 5, 1964, as the last of four daughters, to Louis and Bettye Germany. She spent her childhood in Glenmora, Louisiana, and later, as an adult, lived in various places: Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and became a Texas resident in 2006, residing in Beaumont, Texas, at the time of her death. Tanyau attended LSU-A and received a BA, in English. She spent several years as a teacher. She was a member of Glenmora Baptist Church. Tanyau...
Glenn Hoyt Chandler, 68, Orange
Updated Oct 24, 2023
Glenn Hoyt Chandler, age 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Services honoring Hoyt will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Hoyt was born on Monday, September 19, 1955, in Carthage, Texas, to proud parents Raymond and Dorothy Chandler. He dedicated 47 years working for Ford Motor...
Patricia Bernal Keil, 76, San Antonio
Updated Oct 24, 2023
Patricia Bernal Keil, age 76, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. A memorial service to honor Patricia will be held at 11:00 AM, on October 28, 2023, at 405 Happy Trail Shavano Park, Texas; Pastor Mike Weaver officiating. Local arrangements were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. On Sunday, December 8, 1946, Patricia was born to Pedro and Delores Bernal, in San Antonio, Texas. Patricia worked for many years a...
Billie Allen, 83, Orange
Updated Oct 24, 2023
Billie Allen, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas and Brandon Brashear of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at...
Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, Orange
Updated Oct 24, 2023
Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett Dunkin and Allie Dunkin. Sarah was a longtime member of the 9th and Elm Church of Christ. She enjoyed going and hearing the word of God....
Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, Bridge City
Updated Oct 23, 2023
Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Rosary at 7:00...
Helen Jean Jones Platt, 89, Orange
Updated Oct 21, 2023
Mrs. Helen J. Platt entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Helen was born on April 6, 1934, to Andrew Jones and Almetria Carger Jones, in Oberlin, Louisiana. She was the fourth child of 13 children. Mrs. Helen attended public schools in Allen Parish and was the Salutatorian of a class of 15 graduates. After high school, she joined the United States Military in the Women’s Army Corp and received an Honorable Discharge. Mrs. Helen w...
LTC Ed Meyers, 81, Mauriceville
Staff Report|Updated Oct 17, 2023
On Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, LTC Ed Meyers of Mauriceville, Texas, crossed over peacefully, attended by his loving family and his best fur baby, Chi. Following a brief illness and after a day spent visiting and laughing with old friends, Ed received his final set of orders, and now his rambling, restless soul is finally at peace. James Edward Meyers was born on August 27, 1942, in Lufkin, Texas, to Charles William “Charlie” Meyers and Ruby Robinson Meyers. His lif...
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