Judy Smith McClellan, 70, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away on September 1, 2015, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, on July 14, 1945, she was the daughter of John Louis and Martha Lou (White) Smith. Judy was a member of First Methodist Church. She enjoyed life and always had a ready smile. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her children, Brent Stanfield and wife, Tammy, of Orangefield and Brandy Rae Stanfield, of Lufkin; granddaughter, Ryden Stanfield; brother, Steve Smith and wife, Gini, of Orange; neice, Patti Lofton of Little Cypress and nephew, Bryant … [Read more...] about Judy Smith McClellan

Theresa Mae Harrison, 80, of Orange passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at her residence. Theresa was born on March 1, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to parents Fince (Young) and Fred Smith. She had lived in the Orange area for most of her life and was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, painting and going fishing with her husband, Jack. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Fince Smith; brother, Danny Smith and son, James Craig … [Read more...] about Theresa Mae Harrison

Matthew J. Jugovatz, 91, of Bridge City, and a former longtime resident of Port Arthur, passed away on September 2, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend J. W. Harrell, pastor of The United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, on April 16, 1924, he was the son of Anthony Jugovatz and Jennie (Siragusa) … [Read more...] about Matthew J. Jugovatz

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Luvear G. Lee, 86, of Orange will be Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. She died August 26, 2015 at Baptist Hospital Orange. A native of Greenville, LA, she resided in Orange since 1952. She retired after working for the St. Mary’s Rectory. A dedicated member of the Mount Sinai Church, she was a founding member … [Read more...] about Luvear G. Lee

Linda Ann Turner 47 of Orange, Texas died August 28, 2015 at her residence after a short illness. Mrs. Turner was a life long resident of Orange, Texas. She was love by her family and also those in the community she can in contact with. Going home celebration will be at 1:00pm Saturday at Starlight Church of God in Christ at 2801 Bob Hall Rd in Orange, Texas with Pastor E.B. Linsey officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Memorial Garden in Orange, Texas under the direction of Colonial Memorial Chapel. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her mother Judy Kelley of Orange, … [Read more...] about Linda Ann Turner