Archives for 2018

Mary Alice Brown, 87, passed away on February 5, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.    Born in Orange, Texas, on January 12, 1931, she was the daughter of Lorene and Stafford Peveto. Mary Alice lived in Orange all of her life and worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone until retiring in 1993 with 26 years of service. Mary Alice loved working in her yard and planting flowers. She will be especially remembered for the love she had for her family and friends. She touched many lives with her caring and kind heart.   Survivors include her son, Jim Brown and wife Janet; … [Read more...] about Mary Alice Brown

Lawrence Wayne Wendling, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.   Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 15, 1958, he was the son of Junior Wendling and Pauline Goodman Wendling. Wayne enjoyed spending time fishing and riding his motorcycle. He loved his dog, Demon and visiting with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior and Pauline; father-in-law, Don Mosier; and his cousin, Sharon Kay Pickard.   Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 7 … [Read more...] about Lawrence Wayne Wendling

Mary Elizabeth Dennison, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2018 in Vidor, Texas,   A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.   Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.   Born in Reno, Nevada, on September 18, 1937, she was the daughter of Floyd Harmon and Edna Elizabeth (Knox) Harmon. Mary enjoyed taking walks and going on drives in the car. She had a … [Read more...] about Mary Elizabeth Dennison

Raymond “Catfish” Groom, 67, of Town Bluff, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2018, at his home.   A memorial gathering celebrating his life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his daughters’ home at 1865 Summerville, Orange, Texas 77630.   Born in Orange, Texas on April 21, 1950, he was the son of Ray Groom and Stella (Monceaux) Bird. Raymond was a member of Millwright Local 2484 in Orange and also Bridge City Masonic Lodge #1345. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and taking care of his animals, especially spoiling his dogs. He will be … [Read more...] about Raymond “Catfish” Groom

Horence Eric Foreman, 78, went to his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas due to complications following abdominal surgery. Horence was born on February 18, 1939 in Indian Bayou, Louisiana to parents Noah and Jewel Foremen. He married his high school sweetheart, Molly, in 1958. They moved to Bridge City, Texas, where Horence worked as an electrician for Entergy-Gulf States Utilities and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He retired in 1995 and dedicated his remaining time to his loving family and serving as a Deacon and member of … [Read more...] about Horence Eric Foreman

Laverne Beatrice Wilkinson Perry, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Reverend Jerry Clark. Burial will follow and Wilkinson Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Claybar Funeral in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on August 6, 1929, she was the daughter of John Wilkinson and Mamie Callahan Wilkinson. Laverne … [Read more...] about Laverne Beatrice Wilkinson Perry