Archives for 2018

Allen Joseph Hilliard, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 27, 2018, in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on January 16, 1955, he was the son of Ellis and Beatrice Hilliard. Allen was an avid fisherman and great family man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Francis Hilliard, his parents, Ellis and … [Read more...] about Allen Joseph Hilliard

Mina (Mimi) Koebel Richmond born, May 8, 1925 in Hanau Germany passed away in the morning of May 28, 2018.   Mina (Mimi) was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dearly loved her family. She is German, but learned to love the U.S.A. and considered Vinton, Louisiana as her home for 48 years of living   here, not counting those years she traveled with her husband, Jehu during their military assignments. She chose to remain a German Citizen because it allowed her and Jehu to reside in   either of the two countries while married.   Mimi was … [Read more...] about Mina (Mimi) Koebel Richmond

Diane Lee Falkenhagen, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on May 16, 2018, in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Jim Foster and Dorothy Bunkley. Diane loved being outside and enjoyed spending time at the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Dorothy; and sister, Karen Miller. She is survived by her children, Sarah Falkenhagen and husband Avery of Bridge City, and son David Falkenhagen and wife Melissa of Manahawkin, New Jersey; 7 grandchildren; 2 … [Read more...] about Diane Lee Falkenhagen