Donald Ernest Taylor, 65, a native of Orange, Texas, left this earth surrounded by Family to be with his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2017.  Don was a friend to many and had an open and caring heart. He helped countless people throughout the years without asking for anything in return. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed being around the water. He had a love for cars which was shown by the many he had over the years. He had an immense love for family and enjoyed being Papaw to all of his wonderful grandchildren who loved him dearly. Don was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1952 in Orange, … [Read more...] about Donald Ernest Taylor

Bobby Lynn Hammett, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2017, in Kirbyville, Texas.   A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be his longtime friend, Mr. Charlie Wood.   Born in Sherman, Texas, on March 16, 1935, Bobby was the son of William and Leola Hammett.  He was a former reserve deputy for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department serving under Sheriffs Buck Patillo and Ed Parker. Bobby spent time working for Levingston Shipbuilding as well as working as a freelance … [Read more...] about Bobby Lynn Hammett

Jack Daniel Waggoner III, age 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on, Monday, February 13,2017 in Orange, Texas. Services will be on at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffery Sanders. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday. Jack worked in the retail industry with Big Lots, Turners and Walmart. He also worked with Terrells Tree Service in Orange. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Daniel Waggoner, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are … [Read more...] about Jack Daniel Waggoner III

Margaret "Bobbie" Hayes, age 89 passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Orange, Texas. Bobbie was born on June 6, 1927 in Andalusia, Alabama to Beatrice Cope Thompson and Alton Thompson. Bobbie called Orange her home for the past 65 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. She served as an election judge and was a past member and secretary of the Orange County Democratic Party. Bobbie also was a member of the Orange Garden Club before becoming a professional floral designer.  She was a former member of the Texas A&M Mother’s Club and enjoyed spending time … [Read more...] about Margaret “Bobbie” Hayes

Karen Adeline Brittian Ply, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Neal of In His Steps Church with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.   Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.   Born in Newton, Texas, on December 3, 1959, Karen was the daughter of W.H. and Laverne Brittian. She worked as a waitress … [Read more...] about Karen Adeline Brittian Ply