David N. O’Neal, 92, of Orange, passed away on February 17, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Old Fort, Tennessee, on October 13, 1922, he was the son of Samuel Houston O’Neal and Ellen Leona Curbo O’Neal. David served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist, welder, and mechanic at Crumplers Machine Shop. He attended Canaan Primative Baptist Church, the VFW, and the NRA. He loved square dancing … [Read more...] about David N. O’Neal
Joe Edd Warren
Joe Edd Warren, 57, of Vidor, passed away on February 15, 2015, at his home. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 27, 1957, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore, Sr. and Barbara Jean Roff Warren Moore. Joe was a simple country boy who loved the simple country life. He graduated from Orangefield High School in 1977. Joe was the owner of Budget Transmission. He loved to read, listen to music, and watch Nascar. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Moore, Sr. and Barbara Moore; brother, Randy Warren; and his sisters, Charlotte Miller and Sharon Laurie. He is survived by his children, … [Read more...] about Joe Edd Warren
Yolanda Denise Blanchard
Yolanda Denise Blanchard 57 of Orange, Texas died on February 10 2015 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Yolanda was loved by many in the community along with family and friends. She was a graduate of the 1976 class of Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she served with the youth choir, youth praise dancers and the after school program. Yolanda also worked as a heath care provider and after school tutorial for many years. Home going celebration will be Saturday on February 21, 2015 at 1:00pm at Mt. Calvary … [Read more...] about Yolanda Denise Blanchard
Thelma Jo Anderson Flanigan
Thelma Jo Anderson Flanigan, 72, of Orange, passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born on September 9, 1942 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Jesse Anderson and Mazie Helene (Cole) Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Orange, she was and homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. Thelma enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and she took care of many members of her family. Thelma was a good cook, her family will fondly remember her Roast, Gumbo and her Coleslaw. She was loved by many and will be missed. Thelma is preceded … [Read more...] about Thelma Jo Anderson Flanigan
Doleska “ Rue “ Bilbo
Doleska “ Rue “ Bilbo, 92, of Orange, Passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Pinehurst. Born on November 22, 1922 in Opelousas, Louisiana to her parents, Joseph Samuel Rougeau and Mary Adelaide (Gallo) Rougeau, she was a lifelong resident of Orange, she was a member of the 40th Street church of Christ in Orange and she had worked as a telephone operator for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Orange. Rue was a very humble lady who was giving to others often placing the needs of others before herself. She enjoyed growing … [Read more...] about Doleska “ Rue “ Bilbo
Theodore Octave Eby, Jr
Theodore Octave Eby, Jr, 69, formerly of Orange, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on July 6, 1945, in Syracuse, New York to Louise Neuman Eby and Theodore Octave Eby. Ted earned the great honor of playing football for West Point and then going on to play for Syracuse University where he had an extremely successful academic career. Ted earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Paper Science and Engineering as well as in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering and went on to work for many years as a highly respected Engineer in the paper industry. Ted was preceded in … [Read more...] about Theodore Octave Eby, Jr
Martha Pepper
Martha Addaline Pepper, 77, of Hamshire, formerly of the Orange area, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Martha was born on February 15, 1938 in Converse, Louisiana to parents Mary Alene (Latham) and James Velton "JV" McDonald. She has lived most of her life in the Orange area and had graduated from Orangefield High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and doing crossword puzzles. Martha was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be missed dearly, especially by her grandbabies. She … [Read more...] about Martha Pepper
Newton Hodges
Newton Kennedy Hodges passed away peacefully in his home on February 15th, 2015. He was born on May 1st, 1921. He was a lifelong resident of Orange County. He served in the Navy during WWII as a Chief Machinist Mate. He retired from Dupont after 34 years. He was preceded in death by his father Hugh Hodges Sr., mother Eunice Hodges (Sellers), his first wife, Minnie Belle (Mince) Hodges, brothers Cecil Hodges of Woodville, TX, Hugh Hodges Jr. of Oscoda, MI, and sister Joyce Brown of Hemphill, TX. He is survived by his wife Odessa McCaskill Hodges, son John Hodges, of Fredricksburg, TX, daughter, … [Read more...] about Newton Hodges
J. W. Flannery
J. W. Flannery, 79, of Bridge City, passed away on February 16, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randall “Flipper” Doolittle of Outlaw Bible Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow care of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Humminoak, Arkansas, on May 3, 1935, he was the son of George Wesley Flannery and Reba Jewell Fagg Flannery. J.W. worked in many fields from Citrus … [Read more...] about J. W. Flannery
Michael Bland
Michael Eugene Bland, surrounded by his wife, children, sister and other family members and friends, went to be with his Lord on Friday the 13th of February, 2015, after suffering viral pneumonia. Mike was born on Friday the 13th of October, 1950, to Beverly Ann Hurst Bland and Percy Aron“Jack” Bland, Jr., in Orange County, Texas. Mike is survived by his wife, Doris Bland, two children, Carrie Lynn Bland Cuevas and Matthew Cole Bland, stepdaughter, Annie Bradford, sister, Latanya Dixie Fears, sons-in-law, Chuck Cuevas and Peter Rispin, eight grandchildren, Patrick (Ian), Hay Hay (Hailie), … [Read more...] about Michael Bland
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