Evelyn Merline Mitchell, 81, of Houston, formerly of Starks, LA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Serenity Assisting Living in Katy, TX. Evelyn was born on December 15, 1933 in Starks, Louisiana to parents Fred and Hettie Johnson. She had lived the last year in Houston area; prior she had lived in Starks. Evelyn had worked as a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed going fishing, hunting, camping, sewing and working her garden. Evelyn was a loving person who will be missed dearly and who loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and … [Read more...] about Evelyn Merline Mitchell

Mary Bernice Gerken, 79, of Orange passed away on Saturday, September 05, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Bernice was born on December 26, 1935 in Milam, Texas to parents Lela (Reeves) and Bruce Bourghs. She had lived in the Orange area since 1959. Bernice was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church, but followed her preacher grandson at his two churches of Hartburg Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of West Orange. She enjoyed nature; taking care of animals, bird watching and working in her flower garden. She also took great joy in decorating her home. Bernice was a wonderful … [Read more...] about Mary Bernice Gerken

Lanita Mae Burch, 74, of the Echo Community of Orange, passed away Friday morning, September 4, 2015 at her home. Born on March 5, 1941 in Center, Texas to her parents, Marlon Gaston Choate and Lera Evelyn (Evans) Choate. She lived in Orange for many years and worked as a Secretary for Sears, Roebuck and Company in Orange. Lanita enjoyed going camping and reading. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family. Lanita is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Johnny Choate. Those who will most cherish her … [Read more...] about Lanita Mae Burch

Harley Bentley Bass died at home September 5, 2015. Harley was born October 9, 1925 in Orange, Texas to Etta Barclay Bass and Robert Frank Bass. A graduate of Orange High School, he attended Lamar University before joining the United States Merchant Marines where he served honorably during WWII. He was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church in Orange, serving as a deacon and as an elder. He also devoted much time and effort to Lions Club of Orange. He especially loved working at the Lions Charity Carnival. Harley retired after forty years from Du Pont, Sabine River … [Read more...] about Harley Bentley Bass