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Antoine “Tony” Caillier, 87, of Orange, died March 17, 2010, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father George Kidangen of St. Helen Catholic Church and Deacon Willie Posey of St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5-:00-9:00 p.m. and a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tony was born on June 13, 1922, in Arnaudville, Louisiana. He was the son of Elgee Caillier and Lydia Stelly. Tony was highly decorated by the U.S. Army during WWII making numerous beach landings with General Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. He also owned and operated Veteran’s Grocery for the past 65 years. Tony was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church and also a member of VFW and Disables American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Caillier and his wife, Sable, Jules Caillier and his wife, Lucille, Paul Caillier, Joe Caillier and Arestilde Caillier and his wife, Bernice; sisters, Lydia LaPorte and her husband, Joseph, Vivian Richard and her husband Albert, Odile Hebert and her husband Lawrence, Emily Roberts and her husband Upton; and brother-in-law, Horace Cormier. Tony is survived by his wife of 61 years, Merle Caillier; children, Jackie Caillier and his wife, Karen, Katheryn Knox and her husband, Billy, Jerry Caillier and his wife, Denise and Ralph Caillier and his wife, Angie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bryan and Jacqueline Caillier, Chrissy Sorge and her husband, Tracy, Jamie Latiolas and her husband, Trevor, Tyler Knox, Blake and Blaine Caillier, Bethany Smith, Rachel Clark and her husband, Pat, Jr., Ashley Thompson and her husband, Ryder, Zane Caillier and Jason Budd; great-grandchildren, Harlie Joe and Codie Sorge, Christan, Will, Jack and Abby Clark, and Ryker Thompson; sister, Marie Cormier; and sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Caillier and Joyce Caillier. Serving as Pallbearers will be Bryan Caillier, Blake Caillier, Blaine Caillier, Tyler Knox, Zane Caillier and Tracy Sorge. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Lee Callier, Dudley Caillier, Jason Budd, William Pattillo and Trevor Latiolas. He will be missed by his family, friends and his longtime war buddy, Ed Cox. The family would like to thank Odyssey Heath Care and nurse, Carol Campbell for all their help, understanding and exceptional care.

Stacy Allen Campbell, 48, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in his residence with his family and friends near his side. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Kevin Kissel officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Stacy was born on January 6, 1962, in Orange, Texas. He was the son of Alton “Buddy” Campbell and Eula Mae (Bourliea) Campbell. Stacy was a supervisor for Hogan Steel for the past 15 years. He also was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory includes his wife, Janel Campbell; children, Kent Robnett, Stacey Nichole Menard and John Campbell; brothers, Bud, Robby and Steven Campbell; sister, Pam Verrett; mother, Eula Mae Campbell; father, Alton “Buddy” Campbell; grandchildren, Mikalya Robnett, Kaydance Whitfield and Kaleb Menard; and many nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Bud Campbell, Andy Verrett, Timmy Campbell, Travis Campbell, Wilton Crooks, Harold Boozer, Billy Croaker and Eddie Knaus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robby Campbell and Steven Campbell.

Clarine E. Jackson, 65, of Orange, died March 16, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Keith Royal officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at the church under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Clarine was born on October 6, 1944, in Leesville, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Hemp and Celia Hext. Clarine is very proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and life traveling. Clarine is survived by her husband, James Jackson; daughters, Tammy Brinkley of Ft. Worth, Rhonda Castillo of Groves; son and daughter-in-law, Landon and Jiam Brinkley of Bridge City; daughter, Samantha Bernard of Nederland; and son, Guy Jackson. She is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren, Crystal, Bernadette, Elizabeth, Amanda, Erica, Nalah, Sylia, Ashton, Tyler, Lauren, Seth, Shelbi and Sophia; great grandchildren, Jeremy, Joey, Emberlyn, Raymond, Chanelle, Maiya, Shania, Tanner, Kylie, and Keyan; and sister, Pearl Gilbert; and sisters-in-law, Patty Rowell and Dee Dee Callison.

Mabel Livingston, 87, of Orange, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at her home. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Berkheimer of Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Mabel was born on February 21, 1923, in Anderson, Indiana. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Cox and Mary Lyda Edge. Mabel enjoyed square dancing, traveling in her motor home and going to the casino. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Deauo Livingston; sons, Stephen and Richard Livingston; and also was the last surviving of 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Roger Livingston of Orange; two grandchildren, Aaron Livingston and Kourtne Livingston; and three great-grandchildren, Blayze Dunbar, Karmen Aytes and Stephen Preston Livingston. Serving as pallbearers will be Jesse Grooms, David Aquillard, John Byerly, Leon Terry, Floyd Guillory, Jr. and Roger Livingston. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Foster, Dr. John Vardiman and Robert Molina.

Eugene Brown, 45, of Beaumont passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Hermann Memorial Baptist in Beaumont. He was a native of Fort Riley, Kansas: born on June 25, 1964 to parents Ernest Paul Brown and Mary Frances (Chapman) Brown. He was a life long resident of Orange and Beaumont. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Brown, brother, David Paul Brown. He is survived by his mother, Mary Brown of Orange; sisters, Eva Sue Brown of Louisiana, Starla Kay Nance and husband Gene of Orange; brothers, Bobby Lee Brown and wife Coleen of Beaumont, James Edward Brown and wife Cristina of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2 pm at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, with Rev. Gary Wheeler and Rev. Kindal Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange.

Juanita Sherman Hoffpauir, 89, of Orange, died Saturday, March 13, 2010. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with the Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Hoffpauir was born January 20, 1921, the daughter of Mary Annie (Berry) and Thomas Wriley Sherman. She received her nursing degree from Hotel Dieu in Beaumont. She was a registered nurse having last worked for the American Bridge Division of US Steel, retiring after 32 years of service. Mrs. Hoffpauir was a member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange and was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #214, where she was a Past Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Harder and Roy Hoffpauir; infant daughter, Margaret Madge Harder; and brothers, T.W. Sherman and Carl Sherman. She is survived by her sister, Yeavon Frenzel of Orange; step-son, Jerry Hoffpauir and his wife, Bobbie Jean of Conroe; step grandchildren, Dianne Leal, Jimmy Hoffpauir; nieces, Sharon Johnson and her husband, Bruce, Delores Frenzel, Charlotte Gulledge and her husband, Oran, Sandra Castille, Cynthia Ruth Walp; nephews, Tommy Sherman, Mike Sherman; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Mary Langton, 76, of Orange passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was a native of Belton, Texas; born on May 27, 1933 to parents Ernest Hatfield and Ethel (Hutchins) Hatfield. She was a life long resident of southeast Texas. She was a faithful member of Hartburg Baptist Church since 1989. She enjoyed serving the Lord and witnessing to others. She is a retired employee of O&I as a maintenance dispatcher. She enjoyed the outdoors; work in her yard, going fishing and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Adrain Langton; brother, Elmer Hatfield; sister, Ernestine Hatfield. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Langton of Orange; son, Gary Langton and his wife Liz of Deweyville; sisters, Mabel Shoemaker of Colorado Springs, CO, Judy Hogg of Henderson, TX; grandchildren, Charles McKinley, Eric Ihle, Sandra Bickham, Heidi Moss and three great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10 am at the funeral home, with Rev Larry Delcambre officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Beech Grove Cemetery in Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers are Charles McKinley, Eric Ihle, Joseph Moss, Jonathan Bickham, Otis Hennigan and Bobby Kuchar.

Angela “Angie” Taylor Strong, 51, of Orange, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler, with First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Angie was born on September 3, 1958, in Orange, Texas. She was the daughter of Clarence Leon Taylor and Yvonne (Tarver) Bornette. Angie was a housewife, and loved working on her family genealogy. Angie was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Strong; and brother, Steven L. Taylor. She is survived by her two step sons; step daughter; and brother and sister-in-law, Boyd and Karen Taylor, of Orangefield. Serving as pallbearers will be Stephen Taylor, James L. Strong, Sr., Perry Rice, Billy Higginbotham, Ronald Higginbotham, Randall Wise, and Matt Fogarty.

Homer T. Fitts, 90 of Groves, Texas entered into Heaven Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was a devoted, loving and gentle soul who never met a stranger. Homer was born January 8, 1920 in Anacoco, Louisiana to Elisha Jackson Fitts and Rosa Addison Fitts. He served his country in World War II in the 82nd Airborne Glider Division and the Infantry; Homer was a POW in Czechoslovakia. He was an area resident for 64 years and member of Friendship Baptist Church. Homer worked at Texaco as a pipefitter for 36 years and upon retirement he loved to spend time gardening and enjoying the outdoors. A celebration of life will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Miller officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. in Pisgah Cemetery in Sabine Parish, Louisiana with military honors. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Eunice Fitts of Groves, TX; Daughter, Janell Richards and husband, Roddy of Bridge City, TX; son, Randall Fitts and wife, Denise of Bridge City, TX; sister, Eloise Addison and husband, Buddy of Baytown, TX; seven grandchildren, Jason Richards and wife, Nicole, Clay Richards and wife, Tiffany, Karon Padgett and husband, Zach, Thad Fitts and wife, Christie, Shawn Fitts and wife, Melissa, Lance Fitts and wife, Ashley, Allison Fitts; and nine great-grandchildren.