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Obituaries
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Zack G. Brooks, 49, of Bridge
City, Texas died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Christus St. Mary
Hospital in Port Arthur. Zack was born June 2, 1960 in Port Arthur,
Texas to Thomas T. Brooks, Sr. and Betty Shoalmire Brooks. He was a
lifelong area resident and graduated from Bridge City High School.
He worked in construction as a contract laborer for many years.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the
Second Baptist Church in Bridge City with Brother Bobby Hoffpauir
and Brother Bob Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest
Memorial Park under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in
Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be held on
Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the church.
Survivors include his parents, Tom and Betty Brooks of Mauriceville,
formerly of Bridge City; sister, Sheila Keeler and husband, Mike of
Buna; brother, Tommy Brooks and wife, Lisa of Mauriceville; five
nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. Special thanks
to Dr. Kimberly Pitts, Oak Grove Nursing Home, and all those who
treated Zack through his lifelong battle with spina bifida. Friends
wishing may send memorial contributions to Second Baptist Church or
charity of their choice. |
Anthony
DeWayne Mazzola, Sr., 49, of Greenville, Texas and a former
longtime resident of Orange, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 at
the Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. A memorial
service to remember Anthony’s life will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday July
5, 2009 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating
will be Father Delphyn Meeks, pastor of St. Maurice Catholic Church
in Mauriceville. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00
P.M. on Sunday until service time. Interment will follow services in
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born on April 6, 1960
in Orange, Texas to Alfred Louis Mazzola and Anjo (Wright) Mazzola,
he was a longtime resident of Orange, had lived in the Dallas/ Fort
Worth area for the last twenty years most recently in Greenville,
was a pipefitter in the construction industry and he was a member of
the Masonic Lodge. Anthony was an independent man who enjoyed
working on his ranch, spending time with his horses and he also
enjoyed spending time with his family. Anthony is preceded in death
by his father and his brother, Robert Mazzola. Those who are
grieving his death yet cherishing his memory are his wife Carol
Mazzola of Greenville, Texas; his mother, Anjo Mazzola of Oragne;
his sons, Anthony DeWayne “A.J.” Mazzola, Jr. of Bridge City and
Tristyn Mazzola of Savoy, Texas; his step-daughters, Terri Smallwood
of McKinney, Texas, Bobbie Beane and her husband Jeffrey of Caddo
Mills, Texas and Tracy Bedar of Greenville; his sister, Anna Mathews
and her husband Edward of Orange; his brothers, Bubba Mazzola of
Orangefield, Russell Mazzola of Orange and Mark Mazzola and his wife
Vickie of Houston; his grandchildren, Kaela Eason, Hayden Smallwood,
Gavyn Beane and McKenzy Beane. Anthony is also survived by numerous
extended family. This family wishes to extend a special thanks to
Harold Ponder of Sherman, Texas a dear friend of Anthony’s who
helped in many ways. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that
memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 South
11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or www.cancer.org. |
James
Franklin “Frank” Lestage, 76, of West Orange, died Sunday, June
28, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00
a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, with Reverend
Joseph P. Daleo, pastor, serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at
St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be 6:00 -9:00
p.m. Tuesday and 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Claybar Funeral
Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home. Born in St. Maurice, Louisiana on October 29,
1932, Mr. Lestage was the son of Nora (Gongre) and Joseph Gilmer
Lestage, Sr. and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a
mechanic and had worked for over 21 years for Troy Dodson
Contruction in Beaumont; was a member of the Operating Engineers
Union and St. Mary Catholic Church. Mr. Lestage was preceded in
death by his parents; brother, Joseph Gilmer Lestage, Jr. and
sisters, Opal Knight and Eula Moore. He is survived by his wife of
55 years, Lois Lestage; sons, James Lestage, Jr. and his wife,
Pamela, Anthony Lestage, Jimmy Lestage, and his wife, Michele;
daughters, Jo Ann Stansbury and her husband, Michael and Debbie
Moody and her husband, Russell. Also surviving are his brothers,
Weymon Lestage and his wife, Beatrice, Nathan Lestage and his wife,
Lynette; 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Serving as
pallbearers will be Jeff Moody, Patrick Moody, Lance Tucker, Russell
Moody, Jr., Austin Lestage, Andrew Lestage, Jimmy Lestage, Jr. and
Harper Gillis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Devon Lestage, Brandon
Moody, Charles Moody, Anthony Lestage, Jr., Aaron Lestage, Kenneth
Wiggins, Jr., Weymon Lestage and Nathan Lestage. |
Anita
Beth Hinds, 47, of Orange, died Friday June 26 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be
Tuesday June 30th at 10:00 am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Reverend Barry Bradley will officiate. Interment will be in
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday June 29th from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Anita was born in Orange
on July 13, 1961. She was a graduate of West Orange High School. Her
family was the most important thing in her life. Anita and her two
daughters had a very special relationship; she spoke with both of
them daily. Other passions in Anita’s life were traveling with her
family especially to the Cayman Islands. Anita loved being outdoors
especially gardening and watching her birds. Anita will be
remembered for her kindness, humbleness, and also as a great
listener. For the last 8 years Anita worked along side her husband
Richard and other family members at American Fence. Anita was
responsible for the daily administrative functions for the company.
Anita is survived by her husband Richard Hinds of Orange, two
daughters Amber Hinds Williams and her husband Ryan of Orange, Erin
Hinds Dwight and her husband Jonathan of Dallas. Parents Morris and
Bertha Thomas of West Orange, Sisters Susan Gilbeaux and husband
Ricky of Orange, Becky Brister of Orange and Jodie Gunter and
husband Jimmy Of Wyoming. Brothers David Thomas and wife Brenda and
Tugie Thomas and wife Kim of Orange. Others left to cherish Anita’s
memory are her Father and Mother in Law Ethan and Ann Hinds of
Orange, Brother in Law's David Hinds and wife Pam, and Doyle Hinds
and wife Janis all of Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews. |
Albert
W. “Slug” Sadler, Jr., 62, of Orangefield, passed away Thursday,
June 25, 2009 at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical
Center in Houston . A service to remember Albert’s life will be at
10:00 A.M. Monday, June 29, 2009 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral
Home in Orange with Brother John Fortenberry, officiating. Graveside
Services with Military Honors will be on Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Oak
Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and
friends for a time of reflection will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00
P. M. Sunday at the funeral home. Born on January 27, 1947 in
Jacksonville, Texas to Albert W. Sadler, Sr. and Elsie Mae
(McKnight) Sadler, he was a resident of the Orange area for 30
years, he worked as a pipefitter in the construction industry, he
was of the Baptist faith and he served his country as a veteran of
the United States Army with the First Armored Calvary Division
during the Vietnam War. Albert was a simple man who enjoyed peace
and quiet, he enjoyed spending time with his family, he enjoyed
singing and playing the guitar as well as karaoke and he often gave
of himself to work within benefits to help raise assistance for
people in need in the area. Albert is preceded in death by his
father and numerous extended family. Those mourning his passing yet
cherishing his memory are his mother, Elsie Mae “Pinky” Sadler of
Groves; his sons, Carl Sadler, Sr. and his wife Kim Westberry of
Devil’s Pocket and Darrell Sadler and his wife Stephanie of Groves;
his sisters, Vicky Bowlin and Becky Morse and her husband Ed all of
Groves; his brother, Larry Sadler and his wife Donna of Orangefield;
his grandchildren, Carl Sadler, Jr., Kayleigh Sadler, Cheyanne
Sadler, Tori Westberry and Brittaney Westberry. Albert is also
survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Pallbearers for the service will be Steve Morse, Andy Sadler, Toby
Morse, Aaron Morse, Mike Brightwell and Sonny Sadler. |
Sandra Jean Menard, 66, of
Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2009 at Christus St.
Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the North Orange Baptist Church
in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh, pastor of
the church. Interment will follow in the Dorman Cemetery in the
McLewis community on Tulane Road in Orange. A gathering of family
and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Monday and
will resume at 8:00 A.M. until service time on Tuesday at the
church. Born on January 8, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Ralph Kenneth
Wilkerson and Doris Irene (Hubbard) Wilkerson, she was a lifelong
resident of the Orange area and a homemaker. Sandra was a member of
the North Orange Baptist Church, she enjoyed camping, fishing, the
gardening of flowers and vegetables and she enjoyed meeting her
friends each morning to drink coffee at Gary’s and McDonalds in
Orange. Sandra was a member of the Orange County Retired Senior
Citizens, she was known for being cheerful, full of life and always
laughing. She entered crazy contests and won many of them, she loved
to dress up for Halloween, she was dearly close to her grandchildren
and she also possessed the gift of writing special poetry. Sandra is
preceded in death by her mother and numerous extended family
members. Those mourning her passing yet cherishing her memory are
her father, Ralph Kenneth Wilkerson of Orange; her daughter, Ruth
Fouts of Orange; her sons, Mark Fouts of Orange and John Fouts and
his wife Donna of Twin Falls, Idaho; her brothers, Stacy Adams
Wilkerson and his wife Stephanie of Orange; her grandchildren, Sarah
Jean Wilkerson and her fiancé Zac Graham, Merideth Lee Menard, whom
Sandra adopted and raised, Victoria Toozer and Mykel Dumas; her
great grandchildren, Lily Toozer, Keira Menichelli, Dante’ Dumas and
Dominic Dumas Sandra is also survived by her nephew, Justin Huff and
many extended family. For those desiring memorial contributions,
donations may be made to Orange Christian Services, 2518 West Park
Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630. |
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