Dennis Ferrell West, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Inurnment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A gathering will be held prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 22, 1935,...
Frederick Pfiester, 73, Fannett
Staff Report|Updated Mar 20, 2023
Frederick Pfiester, 73, of Fannett, Texas passed away on March 17, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Memorial services will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Grace Community Church in Fannett, Texas. Officiating will be Mike Parise. Interment will follow at a later date at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 31, 1949, he was the son of Frederick Pfiester Jr. and Eva Nell Pfiester. Frederick served in the United States Air...
Michael Roy Cornell, age 72, Orange
Updated Mar 14, 2023
Michael Roy Cornell, age 72, of Orange, Texas, beloved Dad (Pop), brother and PawPaw was called home on Saturday March 11, 2023. Born on December 8, 1950, in Orange, Texas, to John Roy Cornell and Mary Alice Moore. He was a proud Navy Veteran, having served during the Vietnam era on board the USS Wasp (CV-18) and the USS Sarsfield (DD-837). After his time in the service he returned back to Orange and started his family and career. He worked as an operator for American Steel...
Sidney John "Sid" Caillavet, Jr., 93, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 13, 2023
Sidney John “Sid” Caillavet, Jr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 9, 1929, he was the son of Sidney John Caillavet, Sr. and Dennis Bland Caillavet. Sid was a faithful and devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Being the smart man that he was, it’s no surprise that Sid skipped two grades in elementary school. He graduated from Stark High School with the class of 1946 before going on to attend Lamar Unive...
Evelyn Virginia Zirlott, 87, Orange
Updated Mar 13, 2023
Evelyn Virginia Zirlott, 87, of Orange, TX, passed away on March 10, 2023, at her residence in Orange, TX. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lufkin, TX, she was the daughter of G. W. Sharp, Sr. and Willie Ena Sharp. Evelyn loved working in the yard planting...
Paul Edward LeBouef, 75, Orange
Updated Mar 10, 2023
Paul Edward LeBouef, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre with St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 27, 1947, he was the son of Stanley LeBouef and M...
Glenda Darnell Townsend, 71, Buna
Staff Report|Updated Mar 10, 2023
Finally at home and no more in pain, Glenda Darnell Townsend, 71, of Buna, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will begin prior at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 8,...
George Edward Dillard, 75, Houston
Updated Mar 9, 2023
George Edward Dillard, 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Frank Young. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 13, 1948, he was the son of Jerome “Buck” Dillard and Eva Lorena (Reynolds) Kilsby. George was...
Helen Weaver, 96, Bridge City
Updated Mar 7, 2023
Helen Weaver of Bridge City, TX, passed away of natural causes on March 6, 2023 (just two weeks before her 96th birthday) surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, March 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, TX. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, TX. Helen was...
Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle, 66, Vidor
Staff Report|Updated Mar 7, 2023
Melissa “Mickey” Sue Trinkle, 66, of Vidor, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. Born in Lone Star, Texas, on March 16, 1956, Mickey was the daughter of Earl Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sanford) Kennon. Mickey enjoyed her time as a Vidor High Brigadette, and after graduating, she pursued teaching. After spending two years at Lumberton ISD, she went on to teach at Vidor ISD for 16 years, spreading her love of education by working at the elementary, middle, junior high, and high...
Ellis “Buddy” Oscar Stevens III passed away on February 16, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, and raised in West Orange, Texas. Upon graduation from West Orange High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard – Airborne. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents E.O. and Matalea Stevens, wife Jo Bond Stevens, grandson Cody Alan Stevens and steps...
Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Liberty, Texas, on December 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Jack Clow and Geneva (Phillips) Clow. Jackie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. In her free time, Jackie loved to cross stitch and garden. S he was a Baptist and loved her lord. Jackie will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She is preceded in...
Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City in the foyer of the church. A Rosary Service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Sherburne, Louisiana, on February 3, 1926,...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, Vidor
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and was a proud co-owner of Victory Hearing Center in Orange. She enjoyed conspiracy theories and was considered a “cat lady” because she lov...
Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Walter “Pud” Burris and Annie Faye Davis. Bonnie was the first ever fem...
Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre "Zook", 81, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre “Zook”, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2023 at Focused Care in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held starting at 1:00 pm at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hil...
Lucy Broussard Loeve, Orange, 105
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Lucy Broussard Loeve passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, in West Orange, Texas, she was 105. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was born in Maurice, Louisiana, on December 7, 1917, to Camille and Agnes (Thibodeaux) Broussard. Lucy was very...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, Vidor
Updated Mar 6, 2023
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and was a proud co-owner of Victory Hearing Center in Orange. She enjoyed conspiracy theories and was considered a “cat lady” because she lov...
Norman Ray Huff, 84, Woodville
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Norman Ray Huff, 84, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Looney of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1938, he was the son of Luther Lee Huff and Nora (Smith) Huff. Norman dedicated his life to the Lord and was a member of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church....
Donnie Alon Mires, 86, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Donnie Alon Mires, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City...
Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), 60, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), age 60, of Orange, TX, passed away on February 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Friday, March 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6108 Hazelwood Dr., Orange, TX. Visitation will follow. Donny was born in Norfolk, VA, to Don and Barbara Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nita, and children: Andrew Stewart, Katy Peveto (spouse Blake), Eric Stewart (spouse Elizabeth), Will Stewart (spouse...
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 6, 2023
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 3023, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Born in Barataria, Louisiana, on March 3, 1933, he was the...
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 3, 2023
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jim Blackwell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Pineland, Texas, on December 8, 1948, he was the son of William “Willie” Fra...
Frank William Skeeler, 72, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Feb 28, 2023
Frank William Skeeler, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Frank was born in Orange, Texas, on January 10, 1951, to Matthew J. Skeeler and Esther...
Phillip Brett Wagoner, 65, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Feb 27, 2023
Phillip Brett Wagoner, loving husband, father, and Pop Pop made his way home early Monday morning, February 20, 2023. Born April 18, 1957 in West Monroe, Louisiana, he became a resident of Orange, Texas. He labored as a rural carrier at the United States Postal Service in Orange for 29 years and then opened shop as The PC Dr. Phillip loved all genres of music (as long it was loud), gardening, computers, and the annual Lion's Club Carnival burgers, which he helped serve for...
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