Leon Joseph “Bo-T” Cross was departed this life at home on  March 18th, 2025, surrounded by my family. Leon was born on January 9th, 1941, in Iowa, Louisiana to the Late Sidney Cross Sr. and Feleman Carrier.  He was a Graduate of W.O. Boston in Lake Charles Louisiana.  Leon moved to Orange Tx in 1969 where he began his career as a Loftman at Livingston Shipyard until it closed, he later worked in maintenance for the City of Orange Housing Authority until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Lou Daugherty Cross, great granddaughter Rori Arline, … [Read more...] about Leon Joseph “Bo-T” Cross

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse. Larry had a passion for mechanics, which he shared with his children, nieces, and nephews. He took great joy in teaching them the ins and outs of mechanic work. Larry also enjoyed watching football and was a devoted fan of NASCAR. He is survived by … [Read more...] about Larry Lawrence Guidry

Carol Ann (Taylor) Hollingsworth, 80, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. A native of Vidor, Don and Carol moved to New Mexico for four years until finally settling in Bastrop. After Don retired from Dupont in 1991, Don and Carol traveled out west before settling in New Mexico. They bought 5 acres near Silver City, NM. Their time in New Mexico were some of the best memories they made together. They truly felt peace and freedom, enjoying the beautiful, scenic area there. They lived there for four years before moving to Bastrop, TX in 1996. They bought a … [Read more...] about Carol Ann (Taylor) Hollingsworth

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her. A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child, Debbie adored her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Debbie loved books and could often be caught reading a book propped in the window above the sink, while pretending to do the dishes. Predictably, she graduated as Valedictorian from Deweyville High School in 1971. She went on to attend Lamar … [Read more...] about Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty

Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Galveston, Texas, on July 19, 1994, he was the son of Jackie Floyd Jackson and Marianna Lynn Grubbs Jackson. Christopher dedicated his career to working as a rigger and ironworker at Performance, where he was highly regarded for his skills and work … [Read more...] about Christopher Wynn Bilbo