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, 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 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 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, 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 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

Charles W. Forster, 97, of Orange, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Sabine House Assisted Living Center in Orange. Born on March 1, 1917 in Rockford, Illinois to his parents, Elmer Forster and Blanche (Derthick) Forster, he resided in Orange since 1980 and he had previously lived in Los Angeles, California. Charles worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service and then went on to manage the Credit Union of the Postal Service from 1947 until 1980. Charles also served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. During his time in the … [Read more...] about Charles Forster

Sylvia Marie Sonnier, 80, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her residence. Born on September 11, 1934 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Arthur Weldon Plant and Lillian Elizabeth (Wallett) Plant, she was a lifelong resident of Orange and she worked as a sales clerk for Builders Mart in Orange. Sylvia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and she enjoyed ceramics, going dancing and going fishing. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Mike McFetridge; her second husband, Jon C. Bunn; her brothers, Larry J. Plant, Bobby Plant and Beryl Plant; and … [Read more...] about Sylvia Sonnier