James Casey “Tater” Aytes, 35, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, in Beaumont, Texas.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Tater was born on Tuesday, June 9, 1981, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Melody Dawn (Delaney) and James David Aytes.  He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, and a member of the First United Methodist Church – Mauriceville.  Tater, Class of 2000, received his High School diploma from Little Cypress- Mauriceville High School.  In his spare time, Tater enjoyed playing … [Read more...] about James Casey “Tater” Aytes

Martha Carolyn (Clark) Carlton, 77, of Newton County, passed away at her home on Friday, December 2, 2016.  Cremation is under the arrangements of Dorman Funeral Home.   Martha was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1939, in Bardwell, Kentucky, to the late Doris (O’Conner) and Thomas Uriah Clark.  She was a resident of Newton County for 29 years and prior to moving to Newton County, was a resident of Hemphill, Texas.  Martha was a Christian woman and she was of the protestant faith.  As a homemaker, she proudly wore the title of Matriarch. She loved spending time at home with her husband, Wayne … [Read more...] about Martha Carolyn (Clark) Carlton

James R. Willingham, 74, of Orange, passed away on December 2, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Pell City, Alabama, on August 25, 1942, he was the son of James E Willingham and Eugenia Hesterly Willingham. James was an operator for DuPont for 38 years. He served in the United States Air Force … [Read more...] about James R. Willingham

Donald Anthony Neeb, 87, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Port Arthur.   Donald was born on March 4, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Irma (Heriard) and August J. Neeb. He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Navy.  Donald had lived in the Groves area most of his life and was employed with Gulf Oil Company for 37 plus years as a pipefitter and superior.  He enjoyed going camping, fishing, and hunting. In his spare time he was a ham operator and loved traveling with his family. Donald was a loving man, who loved spending time with his family, who will … [Read more...] about Donald Anthony Neeb