Freddy Lee Merritt, 83, of Vidor, passed away on January 18, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2017, at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. There will not be a visitation held prior to services. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 22, 1933, she was the daughter of James Fred Wilson and Leona Belle (Michael) Wilson. Freddy worked for Franklin Sporting Goods for many years and was a member of the Cove Baptist Church in Orange. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and … [Read more...] about Freddy Lee Merritt
Rosalind Ann Lawson
Rosalind Ann Lawson, 60, of Orange, passed away on January 16, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Sonny Sturgeon of Trinity Baptist Church in Silsbee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 27, 1956, she was the daughter of James Lawson, Sr. and Audrey (Scoggins) … [Read more...] about Rosalind Ann Lawson
Leann Kay Bolser Britt
Leann Kay Bolser Britt, age 28 of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2917 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Green officiating. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Leann was born on March 11, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio to Cynthia McCarver Bolser and Floyd Bolser. She had a great sense of humor; however it could be odd at times, but she loved to make people laugh. Leann loved the … [Read more...] about Leann Kay Bolser Britt
Cynthia Ann Thompson
Cynthia Ann Thompson 53 of Orange, Texas died Wednesday January 11, 2017 after a short illness. Cynthia was a resident of Orange, Texas for forty six years. She was love by many in the community along with family members. Going home celebration will be Saturday at Sixth Street Community Church located at 1619 6th street in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am with Pastor Anthony Thomas officiating. She leaves to cherish her precious memories three sons, Hank Thompson, Adrian Charles Mims, Jr and Samuel Charles Mims all of Orange, Texas. One brother, … [Read more...] about Cynthia Ann Thompson
Mouton Achieves New Rank
Brooks Landon Mouton achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 on December 28, 2016. Brooks a 2001 honor grad from West Orange-Stark High, earned a BA from Lamar University before entering the Warrant Officer program in the United States Army. Brooks is a Blackhawk pilot and has served two tours in Afghanistan and is currently serving in South Korea. He is married to Karen Lin Mouton and they have two daughters. Brooks is the son of David and Patty Mouton of Orange. … [Read more...] about Mouton Achieves New Rank
Bernard Joseph Giarratano
Bernard Joseph Giarratano, 82, of Katy, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2017, in Richmond, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 31, 1934, Bernard was the son of Tony and Mary Giarratano. He was a member of St. Edith … [Read more...] about Bernard Joseph Giarratano
Bridge City Applies For Grant
Bridge City will be applying for a $275,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that authorizes the city to apply for the Texas Community Development Block Grant. City Manager Jerry Jones said Bridge City will use the grant money to rehabilitate sewer lines for low to moderate income residents. The city will prequalify applicants for the work to be done on their residences. Jones anticipates the city prequalifying a lot of people, but will still have people that are qualified that do not get their new sewer line. “This will be a … [Read more...] about Bridge City Applies For Grant
Angela Simmons Dodson
Angela Simmons Dodson, 78, of Orange, Texas, took the walk home with her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Pinehurst Nursing Home, in Pinehurst, Texas. A graveside service will be held at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 3:00 PM. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Angela was born on Saturday, January 14, 1939, in Hyattsville, Maryland, to the late Hazel (Buckmaster) and Melvin Bowen. She was a resident of Orange, Texas, for over 30 years and a resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, prior. … [Read more...] about Angela Simmons Dodson
Joe Gaudet
Joe Gaudet, 68, of Buna, passed away on January 17, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017, held at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary P. Wheeler. Visitation will precede the service Friday starting at 12:00 p.m. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 16, 1948, he was the son of Norman Gaudet and Delores (Dominique) Gaudet. Joe was a skilled craftsman and he loved to shop for a bargain. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Joseph Paul Gaudet, Jr. He is … [Read more...] about Joe Gaudet
Preston Conway
Preston Conway, 88, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his home in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 29, 1928, Preston was the son of Albert Preston Conway, Sr. and Dora Ruff Conway. He honorably served his country … [Read more...] about Preston Conway
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