James Edward "Ed" Riley, 77, of Orange, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at Senior Rehabilitation in Port Arthur following an illness. Born on April 20, 1936 in Cheraw, South Carolina to his parents, the late, Oretta (Honeycutt) Riley and the late, Clifton Riley. Ed lived in Orange since 1974, he worked as a carpenter in the construction industry and he spent twenty years serving his country as a member of the United States Navy. Ed enjoyed going hunting, going fishing and spending time with his family. Ed is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred Riley and his daughters, … [Read more...] about James Edward “Ed” Riley

William “Bill” Hartmann, 84, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. A graveside service will be 10:30am, Monday, September 23, 2013 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas with interment to follow. Born in Fredricksburg, Texas, on April 28, 1929, William was the son of Bruno Hartmann and Emilie Meurer Hartmann. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked as an operator for Lone Star Brewery. William loved traveling and spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed watching basketball; especially when his team, the San Antonio … [Read more...] about William “Bill” Hartmann

Goldie M. Johnson, age 89, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family. She was born October 12th, 1923 to Mamie and Charlie Trammel of Mittie, LA. She was raised in Mittie and graduated from Fairview High School in Grant, LA. She married A.C. Johnson on March 1st, 1942. They had three children. Goldie is preceded in death by her husband A.C. Johnson, her parents Mamie and Charlie Trammel, sister Jewel Johnson, great grandson Jaxon Israel and a very dear niece Vivian Laurence of Denham Springs, LA. She is survived by her daughter Darleen Hodges and husband Kenneth of Orange, TX; Dewana … [Read more...] about Goldie M. Johnson

George F. Zirlott, Sr., 81, of Orange, died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11am, Monday, September 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reggie Brandonburg of Family Outreach Church of God in Buna. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be from 10am to 11am, Monday at the funeral home. Born in Fowl River, Alabama, on February 12, 1932, George was the son of Ellie Frederick Zirlott and Ruby Inez (Harris) Zirlott. He served in the Merchant Marines and later supervised for … [Read more...] about George F. Zirlott, Sr.