Ruth Anderson Scales, 82, entered into eternal peace on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont Ruth was born on October 4, 1933, daughter of the late R. W. and Mattie Lou Anderson. She graduated from Orangefield High School in 1951. She married Harold Austin Scales on October 24, 1952. They worked beside each other for 63 years raising their family. Ruth was a lifelong active member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield where she served formerly as pianist, currently on the Bereavement Team and yearly with Vacation Bible School. Ruth and her husband loved vacationing and … [Read more...] about Ruth Anderson Scales

Gerald Ann Shrode, 76, of Orange passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her residence. Gerald Ann was born on May 30, 1939 to parents Katherine Louise (Dickerson) and Thaylas Ray Killian. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and was a member of Brownwood Baptist Church. Gerald Ann had worked as a waitress and a store clerk for several years. She enjoyed reading, playing her computer games and cooking. Gerald Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thaylas and Katherine Killian. … [Read more...] about Gerald Ann Shrode

Lloyd “Wayne” Bradley, 87, of Orange passed away at his home early Friday morning, November 13, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 16, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Miller and Reverend John Bickham. Born on December 20, 1927, he was the son of Lloyd Roy and Edna Grace (Meynig) Bradley. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and afterward worked at Texaco in Port Arthur where he became the Foreman in the maintenance department. Mr. Bradley was a member of First Baptist Church … [Read more...] about Lloyd “Wayne” Bradley