Jerry T. Hughes was born in Orange, Texas on September 2, 1959, to Thomas and Dorothy Hughes. Jerry passed away on May 23, 2017 in Lakewood, Colorado at the age 57.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Jerry grew up in the Riverside addition. He graduated at the top of his class from West Orange- Stark High School in 1978, which was the first WO-S class. After graduation he enrolled in the Nuclear Power Program in the United States Navy and spent most of his tour serving his country on a Nuclear Submarine as a certified United States Navy Diver. Jerry served seven years in the United States Navy and served several years in the Navy Reserve thereafter.

After leaving the Navy, he earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree at the University of Tennessee. Jerry had many friends and was loved by everyone who knew him. He loved to fish, hunt, play tennis and shoot pool. Cooking and listening to music were also hobbies that he enjoyed.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Vera Lyons and Martin and Annie Hughes; and his parents, Tommy and Dorothy.

Jerry is survived by his sister, Karen (Redkey) Hughes; brother; Mike Hughes; step-father, David Pirtle; nieces, Holly Williams, Olivia Basinger, and Loren Hughes; nephew, Keaton Hughes; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, and great nieces.

Jerry was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We love you Jerry. 

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Edward “Coop” Daville, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on June 13, 2017, in Bridge City.

A Mass of  Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, June 16, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Lawtell, Louisiana, on September 29, 1926, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Daville. Coop was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He thoroughly enjoyed woodworking and made accordions and violins. He worked as a carpenter in shipyards and built the interiors for boats. He loved French music and horse racing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Andrew “Duke” Daville; sister, Georgiana Granger; and brother, Adley Daville.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joyce Lavergne Daville; children, Gertrude Blanchard and husband, Tray, of Mansfield, LA, Romain Goldwire and husband, Jerry, of Mauriceville, TX, Willis Daville and wife, Mary, of Orangefield, TX, Bert Daville and wife, Doraine, of Vinton, LA, and Darlene Brown and husband, Dave, of Bridge City, TX; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

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Randy Lane Rickenbrode, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on June 13, 2017, in Katy, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Douglas Shows.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Born in Jasper, Texas, on January 11, 1949, Randy was the son of Kenneth Austin Rickenbrode and Mary Drucilla (Clark) Rickenbrode. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City where he served as a Deacon and sang with the praise team. Randy loved his job at Chemtrade and would have completed 40 years of service with the company in August. He enjoyed photography and spending time gardening and fishing. Randy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Rickenbrode; and his brothers, Clark Rickenbrode and Ronald Rickenbrode.

Randy is survived by his loving wife, Pat Rickenbrode; sons, Tim Rickenbrode and wife Michelle, of Bridge City and Phillip Rickenbrode and wife Amber, of Orangefield; grandchildren, Zachery and Jaycee Rickenbrode, Austin Lane, Grayson and Henley Rickenbrode; and his sister, JoAnn Molley, of Laga Vista.

Serving as pallbearers will be Phillip Rickenbrode, Tim Rickenbrode, Bo Henley, Bill McCollum, Bruce Hendricks, and Gene Gremillion. Honorary pallbearers are Zachery Rickenbrode, Austin Rickenbrode, Grayson Rickenbrode, and the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Bridge City.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Bridge City at 200 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611.

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Johnny Lee Shelton, Jr., 58, of Orange, passed away on June 12, 2017, in Orange.

A memorial gathering will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Just One More Tavern on Simmons Drive in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on January 25, 1959, he was the son of Johnny Lee Shelton, Sr. and Jackie Boullier. Johnny served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved to help people at different benefits. He especially liked to help people with carpentry work. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by wife, Mitzi Shelton of Orange, TX; mother Jackie Boullier of Orange, TX; children, Marshall Babcock and wife, Delores, and Josh Gibson, all of Orange, TX, Jennifer Kasko and husband, Tony, of Bridge City, TX, and Alissah Hickman of Virginia; seven grandchildren; and brother, Kurt Shelton and wife, Trudie, of Orange, TX.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

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Jack “Jay” Everette Baker, Jr., 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2017.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, LA.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 1959, he was the son of Jack Everette Baker, Sr. and Phyllis (Burke) Baker. Jay was the owner of Baker’s Inspection Services and was a lifetime member of the Harley Hog club. He loved railcars and enjoyed being outdoors. He was also a dedicated, loyal, and relentless Steelers fan. He was a very loving and generous man who would help anyone; he especially loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Melissa Baker and Tammy Swiklinski.

He is survived by his daughter, Haley Bischof and her husband Jason, of Bridge City; his son, J. Everette Baker III, and his wife Ashley, of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Brenden and Max Baker, and Danika Bischof; his siblings, Denise Baker, of Brackenridge, PA, Tim Baker, and his wife Kim, of New Kensington, PA, and Jason Baker, and his wife Jen of Kingsport, TN; his aunt, Linda Baker, of Brackenridge, PA; uncle, Sterling Baker, of Nevada; former wife, Laura Baker; and his numerous loving nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lupus Foundation at 3701 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098.

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James Floyd Hebert, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows, of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on November 16, 1931, he was the son of Ferdinand Hebert and Viola Hebert. Floyd was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City as well as being a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hemphill and Bridge City. He also served his country in the United States of America National Guard. Floyd retired from Gulf States at the Energy Plant in Bridge City after 37 years as a Maintenance Supervisor. Shortly after, he and Taffy moved to his dream spot, Toledo Bend, where he was able to fish twice a day. He was a very loving and wonderful man who made his family proud with everything he did. A proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to 11 boys and 4 girls, his family feels so blessed and honored to have had him in their lives and will miss him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Viola; and his daughter, Jennifer Hebert.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Evilla “Taffy” Hebert; children, Pamela Webb, of Bridge City, Joseph Hebert and wife Lori Hoggins, of Bridge City, Patti Holbrooks and husband Butch, of Bridge City, and Janet Rogers and husband Damon, of Orangefield; grandchildren, Amy Smith, Ron Webb, Joey Hebert, Andrea Cole, Alicia Hebert, James Holbrooks, Megan Dry, Kelsey Dry, Jodi Rogers, and Joey Roberts; sister, Lois Severson, of Arkansas; and his niece, Elaine Gowan, also of Arkansas.

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Mildred Anita (Reed) Johnson

On June 14, 2017, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister joined the host of Angels and Saints in our Heavenly Father’s Kingdom.

Anita was born December 26, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Mildred Louise Sinks Reed and Charlie Melvin Reed. Anita, along with her mother and father and three sisters, relocated to Orange, Texas in 1962. While attending Stark High School, she met the love of her life, Randy Johnson, while “cruising the drag” with her sister, Mary and other friends, as many teenagers of the late 60’s did. Randy had his eye on this pretty girl and told a mutual friend that he wanted to meet her. Although Anita was a shy girl, she confided in her sister that she did not know which one was better looking, Randy or his ’67 red Mustang Fast-Back. After letting her take the wheel, the rest is history. Randy and Anita married in December 1970 and later had a daughter, Carrie Leigh and a son, Nicholas Lee.

Anita was a faithful servant of the Lord from a young age, having been baptized as a teenager at the First Baptist Church of Orange. As a testament to her faith, she was responsible for leading her younger sister to Christ at the age of 9. She was adamant about her children knowing Christ also, sometimes bringing them kicking and screaming all the way to the church.

Anita always had a kind and giving heart and went above and beyond to help family members and friends. She loved her family and often too on the role of peacemaker and always let her family know that they could “come home” no matter what. Indeed the nucleus of our family. Anita retired from Walmart in West Orange after 28 years of service in the accounting department. She retired in October 2016.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents; and her three siblings, Dorothy Lorene, Charlie Melvin, and Joyce Ann.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Randy; her daughter, Carrie; her son, Nicholas and his wife, Jennifer; her grandsons, Joshua, Charles, and Chase Johnson,  all of Orange; her sisters, Sue Henry of Belleville, IL, Mary Evans of Orangefield, TX, and Cindy Smith of Orangefield, TX; her close family friend and “adopted” daughter, Rhonda Ivey of Orange, TX; and her seven nieces and nephews, as well as, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Williams. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Irving.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jarrett Hebert, Robbie Smith, Lloyd Carmack, Perry Lee, Chad Eldridge, and Sage Ward. Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Johnson, Charles Johnson, Chase Johnson, Jerrald Evans, and Eric Hebert.

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Katherine Jane Carrington, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, Texas.  A graveside service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 2:00 PM .

Katherine was born on May 20, 1974, in Beaumont, Texas, to Katherine Jane (Stanley) and Chester Lafley, and remained a lifelong resident of southeast Texas.  She was a woman of the Christian faith and attended Turning Point Church.  Katherine went to Vidor High School and later received her GED.  She was a woman who loved her family and especially enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren, who all knew her as their “Lolli”.  Katherine also enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially camping trips.

Those who will cherish Katherine’s memory most are her loving husband of 12 years, Mark Carrington, of Vidor, Texas; parents, Katherine Stanely and Chester Lafley; daughters, Kayla Carrington, of Vidor, Texas, Amanda Hyde, of Beaumont, Texas, and Michela Y’Barbo, of Vidor, Texas; sons, Daniel Y’Barbo and his wife, Brianna, of Groves, Texas, Mark Carrington, Jr. and his wife, Amber, of Vidor, Texas, Sebastian Y’Barbo, of Vidor, Texas, and Tristan Y’Barbo, of VIdor, Texas; brothers, David Lafley and his wife, Tanya, of Vidor, Texas, and Micheal Laafley, of Orange, Texas; sisters, Martha Daughtry and her husband, Kip, of Vidor, Texas, and Janie McCade, of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Sebastian, Jr., Jude Gavin, Volet, Kaisyn, Azalea, Zariah, Casyn, Preston, McKinnley, and Emma Jo; and many nieces, nephews, members of extended family and friend

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Joanne (Fuller) Roberts, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at The Meadows of Orange, in Orange, Texas.  Funeral service will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10:00 AM; Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church- Deweyville officiating.  Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas, on Saturday, June 17, 2017.  Visitation for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM.

Joanne was born on November 14, 1934, in Overton, Texas, to Winnie Arlene (Villyard) and Jones Branch Fuller, and moved to Orange with her family in the 1940’s as a part of the war effort.  In October 1954, Joanne married Harlon Ray Roberts.  They were married for 47 years, until his passing in 2001.  Joanne was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, petting and loving her dogs, bird watching, and the peaceful country lifestyle of her small town.   

Preceding Joanne in death is her loving husband, Harlon Ray Roberts; parents, Winnie Arlene and Jones Branch Fuller; and brother, Gene Bob Fuller.

Those who will cherish her memory most are her daughters, Brenda Wagner and her husband, David, of Houston, Texas, and Lana Adams and her husband, Bob, of Orange, Texas; sons, Shawn Roberts and his wife, Rita, of Norfolk, Virginia, and Lance Roberts and his wife, Rachel, of Panama City, Florida; brothers, David Wynn Fuller and his wife, Kitten, and Mike Fuller and his wife, Paula; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and members of extended family.

The family of Joanne Roberts would like to extend their thanks to caregiver, Sharon Walters, and the staff of Harbor Hospice and The Meadows of Orange, for all of the love and care they provided.

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Armor Lamar “Art” Hughes, Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from his home, in Bridge City, Texas.  Arrangements were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Art was born in Dothan, Alabama, October 3, 1933.  He moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, after joining the Air Force.  He was an Orange Police Officer before becoming the 1^st Criminal Investigator for Orange County.  Art was a member of Eagle Heights Church.  His great passion was tending his yard and gardening.

Preceding Art in death are his parents, sister, Delores Oneal Stelly, and brother, Alton Hughes.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn (Fran) Hughes of Bridge City, Texas; children, Melanie Hughes Queen and her husband, Mike, Stephanie Hughes Jones and her husband, Randy, and Lamar Hughes and his wife, Pam; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and his nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on behalf of Armor L. “Art” Hughes, may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, Orange, Texas, and/or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee.

“I give praise to my Father, the One and only God and Savior.  To You be the glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore, unto all the ages of eternity” Jude 25

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Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia, 58, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Rich. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Houston, Texas, on August 21, 1958, she was the daughter of John A. Hollifield and Aletha Charlene Hunter Hollifield. Sharla was an administrative technician for the State of Texas for 18 years and worked in adult and child protective services. She was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother and attended every sporting event and recital she could. She was always involved in church activities, such as children’s church, and would help out anywhere she was needed. She was very creative and giving and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Evans, Jr.; and mother, Charlene Hollifield.

She is survived by her husband, Phil Ekinia; daughters, Amy Vega and husband, Darren of Mobile, AL, and Mandie Welch and husband, Jason, of Orange, TX; father, John A. Hollifield of Livingston, TX; brothers, John L. Hollifield, and Stephen Hollifield, all of Conroe, TX; and grandchildren, Jeffrey, Curry, and Riley Barker, and Dorian Vega, all of Mobile, AL, and Kylie and Kaiden Welch, of Orange, TX.

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William Levi O’Quin, Jr., 76, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2017.  Funeral service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Orange, Texas; Pastor Don Sheffield officiating.  Rite of Committal and Interment will be held following the funeral service at Wilkinson Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Bill was born on Sunday, August 4, 1940, to parents Matilda G. (Garbade) and William Levi O’Quinn, Sr., in Pritchardville, South Carolina.  In March 1958, Bill courageously enlisted into the United States Air Force and served honorably until he was discharged from active duty, in March 1966.  Following Bill’s military service, Bill began working in construction as a pipefitter and in the 1970’s he followed work to Orange, Texas.  Bill and his loving wife of 39 years, Carolyn (Waller), remained in Orange, Texas, and raised their beautiful family together.  Bill was a God loving man who would do everything he could to deliver the word of God to the people.  For 16 years, Bill worked in ministry that included street ministry, where he would go into the streets and bring to God’s word to the people, and transportation ministry.  Three years into his ministry, Bill began Leap of Faith Ministry in Mauriceville, Texas, and for 13 years, until his passing, faithfully continued to deliver the word of God.  Bill was a loving man who did all he could to take care of his family and enjoyed being home for a wonderful home cooked meal.  He was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who will be missed by all who knew him.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents, Matilda and William O’Quinn, Sr. and his sisters, Rose Marie O’Quinn, and Emily Louise Wilds.

Those who will cherish Bill’s memory most are his wife, Carolyn Sue O’Quin; daughters, Robin Harmon and husband, Richard, of Orange, Texas, Barbara “Missy” Burrows and her husband, Brian, of Orange, Texas, and Autumn Lemire and her husband, Eric; sons, William Levi O’Quin, III and his wife, Mary, of Del Rio, Texas, Carl O’Quin, Sr. and his wife, Dorothy, of Leesburg, Florida, and Troy Rodriguez and his wife, Nicole Sypress, of Orange, Texas; grandchildren, Richard W. Harmon, III, Krista Harmon, Tim Crumpler, Travis Harmon, Brett Burrows, Breahna “Bree” Burrows, Carl O’Quin, Jr., Andrea Harmon, William O’Quin, IV, Brittney O’Quin, Brandice O’Quin, Christopher O’Quin, and Gabriel Lemaire; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous members of extended family, and friends.

Honoring Bill as Pallbearers are Troy Rodriguez, Brian Burrows, Carl O’Quin, Sr., Bill O’Quin, Sr., Brett Burrows, Tim Crumpler, Richard Harmon, and Travis Harmon.

“…and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” –Acts 1:8b

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Ricky Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Germany on December 31, 1957.

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Shadoin; brothers, Kevin Shadoin and Johnnie Perkins; and sister, Carla Perkins.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Perkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Whitten; and his step-father, Ben Shadoin.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with memorial services at a later date.

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Claude Daniel Killian, Jr., 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home on Friday, June 16, 2017.  Graveside service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Ida Wilson Cemetery, in Orange, Texas.  Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017. from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Danny was born on Wednesday, December 26, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Mary Lou (Stewart) and Claude Daniel Killian, Sr.  He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, where he and his loving wife of 20 years, Edie (Sargent), raised their beautiful family.  Danny was a hard working man, who worked in project management for STI, for over 10 years.  He loved his job and the wonderful people he was able to work with, and respected that STI was a Christian based company, who took care of Danny and his coworkers.  Danny was a man who dearly loved his family and enjoyed the time they were able to spend in the boat, and having fun on the sandbar.  The true light of Danny’s life was his pride and joy, his granddaughter, who always knew her “Ganpaw” loved her with all of his heart.  Danny was a man with a big heart and an even bigger smile, who was loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Those who will cherish Danny’s memory most are his wife, Edie Killian, of Orange, Texas; parents, Mary Lou and Claude Killian, Sr.; sons, Weston Desormeaux and his wife, Amy, of Vidor, Texas, Claude Daniel “Daniel” Killian, III, of Mauriceville, Texas, Cole Killian, of Mauriceville, Texas, and Colton Atkins, of Mauriceville, Texas; sister, Annette Deloach and her husband, Rusty, of Orange, Texas; granddaughter, Averie; fur baby, Lil Bit; and numerous members of extended family, and friends.

Honoring Danny was Pallbearers are Weston Desormeaux, Daniel Killian, III, Cole Killian, Colton Atkins, Shon Craig, Doug Craig, Corey Green, and Paul Spence; Honorary Pallbearers are Averie and Lil Bit.

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Gladys Eva Young Hall, 97, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, at her home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Gladys was born September 13, 1919 in Kurthwood, Louisiana, to John and Martha Cryer Young. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur and attended business school in Port Arthur. She proudly served in the United States Army Air Force, Women’s Air Corps during World War II. Following the war, she worked at the Navy Base in Orange. She was an active member of Little Cypress Baptist Church, having taught Bible study to preschoolers, leading Woman’s Missionary Union and Girl’s Auxiliary, and assisting in the library. Everyone who knew “Glad” was touched by her love for God, family, and country.  She loved to travel but she always loved coming “home.” Her family is at peace knowing that she is at her final, eternal, heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 45 years, Dan Hall. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers, Mamie Hammond, Aubrey Young, Preston Young, Eleanor Ellis, Hazel Heard, Jim Young, and Mary Sandlin Wilson.

She is survived by two daughters, Judy Hall Cagle and husband, Charles, of Orange, and Dana Hall Clark and husband, Randy, of Tyler; three grandchildren, Cara Elizabeth Cagle Naizer and husband, Ronnie, of Clyde, TX, Angela Carol Cagle McGee and husband, John, of Orange, and Daniel Robert Mehling of Tyler; four great-grandsons, Kevin McGee, Kyle McGee, Kellen Naizer, and Hayden Naizer; sister, Nelda Lamont and husband, Howard, of Athens, TX; brother, W.D. Bill Young and wife, Nelda of Grand Prairie, TX; sisters-in-law, Betty Reindel Webb, and Shirley Young; and brother-in-law, Don Wilson.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle McGee, Bryan Sandlin, David Sandlin, Eddie Hudson, Jesse Underwood, and Anthony Wardell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Little Cypress Baptist Church at 3274 Little Cypress Drive, Orange, TX 77632.

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Jean Duplantis, 83, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2017, in Orange, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, of St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Davis Cemetery in Jasper County.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Groves, Texas, on May 19, 1934, Jean was the daughter of Henry McCelland Schutter and Lola Allie Mae Bolyard. In 1957 she married the love of her life, “Boots” and they were known as “Boots and Jeans”. She was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Jean worked at Snooper’s Paradise for 39 years. She was a very talented quilter, seamstress, and enjoyed making patterns and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, H.J. “Boots” Duplantis; and her parents, Henry and Lola.

Jean is survived by her children, Connie Hanks and husband Robert, of Orangefield and Russell Duplantis and wife Paula, of Kirbyville; grandchildren, Amy Charlie and husband Andrew, Mark Duplantis and wife Marcie, Lillie Parker and spouse James Oceguera, Robert Wayne “Buddy” Hanks, and Rodney Alan Hanks; great- grandchildren, Ashlynn Howard and husband Steven, James Robert Hanks, Mason Ray Sonnier, Houston James Sonnier, Gabriel Sonnier, Luke Parker and Jathaniel Oceguera; and her cat, Charlie.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mason Ray Sonnier, Houston James Sonnier, Gabriel Sonnier, James Oceguera, Andrew Challie, and Robert Hanks. Honorary pallbearer is Mark Duplantis.

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The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Nita Williams, 68, of Orange, will be Saturday, June 24^th , 2017, 11am, at Progressive C.O.G.I.C. in Oberlin, LA.

Rites of Christian Burial will follow in St. John Community Cemetery in Oberlin under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

She died June 17, 2017 at her sister’s residence.

A native of Oberlin, she was a self-employer beautician in Dallas before recently moving to Orange.

Survivors include sons Harold Bright of Arlington, TX and Christopher Bright of Dallas, daughter, Venitta Patton of Dallas, mother, Exie Dick of Oberlin, brother, Norman Cole of Oberlin, sisters, Vera Guillory of Oberlin and Ruthie Lazenby of Orange, and 3 grandchildren.

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Patsy Ann (Longron) Lovelace, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home; Pastor Tony Story officiating.  Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00PM- 8:00PM on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home.
 
Patsy was born on Friday, October 4, 1940, to Ethel Mary (Richard) and Robert Lee Longron, in Orange, Texas.  She was a woman who dearly loved the Lord and attended the Family Worship Center, in Pinehurst, Texas.  Patsy was a loving wife and mother, who devoted her life to taking care of her children; sacrificing everything for her family and always standing behind her children when they were young, and as adults.  She was a very caring woman, who was always honest and never afraid to speak her mind.  At home, she could often be found in her yard or looking through her patio window, to admire her beautiful flowers.  Patsy was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friends who will be missed by all who knew her.
 
Proceeding Patsy in death are her mother, Ethel Young; father and step-mother, Belle and Robert Longron; late husband, Lawrence Gamble; and grandson, Gary Alan Bradley.
 
Those who will cherish her memory most are her loving husband, William “Bill” Lovelace; daughters, Vickie Lewis of Orange, Texas; Janois Grizzaffi and husband, Mark, of Orangefield, Texas, and Kaylee Aitchison and husband, Darrell, of Orange, Texas; sons, Wayne Cockrell and Cheryl Wukasch, of Orangefield, Texas; Donovan Weldon and wife, Bobbie, of Orangefield, Texas, Raymond Weldon of Mauriceville, Texas, and Jeff Gamble and wife, Lynn, of Orangefield, Texas; step-sons, William A. “Billy” Lovelace, Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Paul Lovelace of Houston, Texas; brother, Douglas Longron and wife, Cindy; step-brother, Steve Longron; sister, Barbara Longron Smith; grandchildren, Allan Cockrell, Robert Cockrell, Aimee Weldon, Jessica McCauley and husband, Daniel, Donovan Weldon, II, Barbara Ann Ricks, Lauren Darby and husband, Thomas, Casey Gamble, Ashlyn Lopez, Cody Strause, Mason Grizzaffi, Cassie Grizzaffi, Rodney Mosier, Ericka Mosier, and Megan Mosier; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous members of extended family, and friends.
 
Honoring Patsy as pallbearers are Allan Cockrell, Robert Cockrell, Donovan Weldon, II, Casey Gamble, Cody Strause, and Daniel McCauley.

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Ronnie Knott, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on June 15, 2017, in Port Arthur.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will precede the service, starting at 6:00 PM.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 18, 1959, he was the son of Clifford Henry Knott and Thelma Dorothy Peacock. Ronnie was an engineer for Kansas City Southern Railroad. He was an Eagle Scout, and he enjoyed playing baseball when he was younger. He loved his cars and motorcycles, spending time with his family, and Wienerschnitzel chili dogs by the dozens. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy Knott; and granddaughter, Emma Jo Knott.

He is survived by children, Nichole Harvey and husband, Robert, and Cory Knott and wife, Loretta, all of Vidor, TX; siblings, Deanna Knott of Port Arthur, TX, Bruce Knott of Orange, TX, Raymond Smith of Florida, and Ryan Knott and wife, Lisa, of Warren, TX; and sister-in-law, Ann Knott of Missouri.

Friends who desire may make donations to Boy Scouts of America at aplacetogive.scouting.org

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Regina Daniels, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Christian Wake service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 5, 1941, she was the daughter of Edward Laundy and Helen (Stubler) Laundy. Regina loved her job working as a teacher’s aide for special needs children. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and all the other children she cared for. She treated all children as her own. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen; loving husband, Edward Joseph Daniels, Jr.; and her daughters, Carol Louise Daniels and Laura Ann Daniels.

Regina is survived by her children, Carla Daniels Romano and husband Federico, of San Mateo, CA and Brian Daniels and wife Kathy, of Orange; grandchildren, Edward Rucks, of Beaumont, Lani Daniels, of Orange, and Alex Daniels, of Orange; great-grandchild, Willow Rucks, of Beaumont; siblings, Edward Laundy, Jr. and wife Roberta, of Del Valle, TX and Linda Shipley and husband Ron, of Kansas City, KS; along with several nieces and nephews.

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