Brenda Lawson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 6, 1944. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will be at Stephenson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Brenda dedicated 30 years of her life to teaching kindergarten, nurturing countless children who felt like her own. She was a patient and gracious woman who never … [Read more...] about Brenda Lawson

Chester Joseph Broussard Jr., age 78 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2026 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Chester “Jay”, was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 16, 1947 to parents Mary Myrtis and Chester Joseph Broussard Sr. He was a machinist with Texaco and later … [Read more...] about Chester Joseph Broussard Jr.

John Michael Pennell, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, entered eternal rest on March 31, 2026, in Beaumont. He was born on July 19, 1938, in New London, Connecticut. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, with a Rosary performed by Deacon Melvin Payne at 6:30 p.m. A proud veteran, John honorably served his country in … [Read more...] about John Michael Pennell

Louis Peter Robin, Sr., of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026. Louis was a lifelong resident of Vidor and spent many years working in appliance repair. He owned and operated Robin Appliance before retiring to enjoy gardening and relaxing on his porch while visiting with family. He was known as a sweet soul who was always quick to help others and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Dianne and Michael LeDoux, Bo and Cindy Cleveland, Pete Jr. and … [Read more...] about Louis Peter Robin

Richard “Wickie” Wayland Carter, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist church in West Orange. Born in Doyline, Louisiana, on July 12, 1935, he was the son of Richard William Carter and Kathryn Eleanor (Wilson) Carter. A graduate of LaSalle Parish Highschool, he then moved to … [Read more...] about Richard “Wickie” Wayland Carter

Donna Mearse, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Starks, Louisiana. She was born on May 1, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her loving parents, Henry and Lummie Buckner. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Shields. urial will follow at VFW Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Donna dedicated her professional life as a … [Read more...] about Donna Mearse