Sarah Jefferson Simon departed this earthly life on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was the mother of Diztorsha and Ray Lavan and Herman and Kanita Jefferson. She was a native of Orange, and a 1980 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School. She attended the University of Houston and Lamar University. Sarah served her hometown community as police officer with the City of Orange Police Department for over 25 years. Sarah had a passion for helping others and a special love for children. After serving as a resource officer for the West Orange-Cove CISD for over 20 years, and volunteering as a tutor … [Read more...] about Sarah Jefferson Simon

  Virginia Tubbleville, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Rusty Dollar, of North Orange Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings, Louisiana.   Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.   Born in Orange, Texas, on September 29, 1936, she was the daughter of Lee … [Read more...] about Virginia “Ginger” Tubbleville

Makenzie Mariam Jenkins, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2017.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery in Port Arthur.   Makenzie was the daughter of Corey Jenkins and Christina Lee- Jenkins. Makenzie was an active baby who liked to kick when her daddy talked to her. A bond was built when she was felt moving and kicking.    She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Earnest Lee; and her great-grandmother, Marie Washington.   Makenzie … [Read more...] about Makenzie Mariam Jenkins

Dorlena "Dora" Harvill Beukema, age 59 passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home in West Orange.Services will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January  11, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home.   Dora was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on November 8, 1957 to Grachel Alma Myers Harvill and Hudie Ebbie Harvill. Dora loved finding treasures at flea markets and spending time with her family.   She is preceded in death by her parents.   Survivors … [Read more...] about Dorlena “Dora” Harvill Beukema

Becky Ann Herman LeBleu, 63 of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Rawls officiating. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home. Becky was born in Orange, Texas on November 5, 1953 to Mandy May Harris Herman and Galen Ray Herman, Sr. She worked for many years as a hairdresser before closing her shop to take care of her husband. Becky had found her … [Read more...] about Becky Ann Herman LeBleu

Ida Lucinda Granger Wilson, 89, of Orange/Mauriceville, Texas passed away on January 7, 2017 in Orange, Texas.   Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Granger Cemetery in Orangefield, Texas. with Bishop Michael Evans officiating of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are by Dorman Funeral Home.   Ida Lucinda Granger Wilson was born in Orangefield, Texas to Leila Tarter Granger and Kirby Granger on January 13, 1927. She married Theodore Grant Wilson, Jr. on April 15, 1955 in Orange, Texas. She was a loving and devoted … [Read more...] about Ida Lucinda Granger Wilson

John Richard Benfield, 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger, of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.   Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil held at 7:00p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.   Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 23, 1952, he … [Read more...] about John Richard Benfield

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Evill Brown, 88 of Houston, TX will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Power Christian Center World Outreach, 1100 Dell Dale, Channelview, TX 77530, under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Rites of Christian Burial are scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2017, 11:00 a.m.  at Hollywood Community Cemetery in Orange, TX. She died January 8th in Houston. A native of Jamestown, TX and former Orange resident, she was a retired Food Service Manager from the West Orange-Cove School District. While in Orange she was a member of the Salem … [Read more...] about Evill Brown