Harry Lee Meaux, Sr., 77, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born on May 4, 1938 in Hackberry, Louisiana to parents Gladys Mary and Desire Meaux. He had lived 73 years in the Orange area and is a member of the church of Christ. Harry served his country in the US Army. He was a warehouseman for many years at Livingston Shipyard, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and listening to music. Harry was a man of God who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desire and Gladys … [Read more...] about Harry Lee Meaux, Sr

Linda LeLeux, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Holy Rose Cemetery in Kaplan, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Vigil and Cursillo Rosary Service beginning at 6:00pm. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on July 29, 1947, … [Read more...] about Linda LeLeux

The life of Mrs. Betty Grace Nelson will be celebrated during a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, TX under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. She died July 10, 2015 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. Mrs. Nelson was born August 12, 1933 in Dallas, TX to Mr. Henry and Mrs. Rose (Sias) Botley. After birth, she was raised in Beaumont, … [Read more...] about Bettye Nelson

Norma Lee McLellan, 59, wife, mother, book lover, soccer fan, Texas Aggie, dancer, lover of ballet, and blunt critic of insincerity, died quietly while surrounded by her family, of complications from cancer, on July 10, 2015. A native of Orange, Texas, Norma served as a twirler at Lutcher-Stark High School, graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M in 1978, lived a professional life as a CPA, and later served as controller of her husband's business. While a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, she helped found the St. Anne Society (a group for mothers), and led the Society's book … [Read more...] about Norma Lee McLellan

  Faye Geneva Stewart was called home on July 10, 2015 at the age of “29” and is now with her Heavenly Father. She was born in Van, TX on September 26, 1926 to James Clifton and Lilly Hale Stewart.  She graduated from Van High school and moved to Orange in the 1940’s. She owned and operated the legendary LouAnn’s nightclub in Vinton where she was affectionately known as “Miss Faye, the boss lady”. She was a very strong, tough, independent lady. In 1963, she moved to Starks, LA and started Faye’s Drive-In, also known as “The Frosty”, where she served the best cheeseburgers and milkshakes … [Read more...] about Faye Stewart

  Mildred Delores Paul was born December 8, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to Chester A. Mark, Sr. and Beatrice J. Mark. Orange became her home after graduating from Prairie View A&M College in 1955, becoming a teacher at Wallace High School. Mildred worked at Orange Memorial Hospital in the Medical Records Department from 1959 – 1968 when she went to work at DuPont until she retired. An active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she lead many projects and committees and held various offices, including Chapter President. Mildred enjoyed cooking, collecting cookbooks, reading, … [Read more...] about Mildred D. Paul