Mary L. Lawrence, age 75 of Orange, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at her home. A graveside service to honor Mary’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas with Rev. Keith Meyers officiating. Services are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Mary was born in Nederland, Texas on June 21, 1942 to William and Margaret Capps. Mary was a homemaker, that was dedicated to taking care of her family that she loved so much. She loved the LORD with all of heart and looked forward to the day that she would be reunited with her husband in Heaven She enjoyed tending to her flowers, feeding the animals, and swinging on the porch. Mary had a passion for her large collection of clocks. Mary enjoyed music especially playing the piano and accordion. She also love visiting and spending time with her new neighbors Mr. & Mrs. Rasberry

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Lawrence, Sr. and a brother William “Billy” Capps.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son James Lawrence, Jr. and his wife Candace of Orange, TX. Three daughters; Inez Lawrence of Orange, TX, Sally Lawrence of Memphis, TN and Rose Dubois and her husband Kenneth of Orange, TX. Seven grandchildren; Ian Lawrence, John Lawrence, Roy Dubois, Nicole O’Banion , Kathryn Dubois, Chelsea Lachance, and Joseph Kay. As well as numerous great grandchildren.

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Gwendolyn “Gwen” Sheffield, age 88, of Orange, Texas, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas. Services to honor Gwen’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Brother John Mastrovich officiating. Interment will follow onMonday, April 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, Texas. A gathering of family friends will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Dorman Funeral Home.

Gwen was born on April 19, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, to Orianna McDonnold Coney and Lowell Coney. She was one of three children that her parents raised in the Ladonia /Commerce, Texas, area and had a wonderful childhood of which she was proud to share her fond memories. Gwen referred to her childhood as “The Happy Home-Life” where her days were filled with fun-play-days with her sister, Lowell Ray.

She married her sweetheart, L M Sheffield, on August 31, 1945 and they were happily married for 55 wonderful years. The two dedicated their life to the ministry. L M and Gwen served at many different churches throughout their career together and raised two sons that both became ministers. Her family is what she considered to be the greatest achievement in her life.

She enjoyed Bible study and the everyday blessings of God and the joys of having Jesus in her life since she was 14 years old. Until the end, she stayed her course of serving God and read at least 10 chapters a day in her well-worn Bible. Gwen also enjoyed crocheting, doing cross word puzzles and was an avid reader.

Gwen is now visiting with all of the loved ones who have gone to Heaven before her, which include her husband L M Sheffield and her parents, Lowell and Orianna Coney as well as many other family members and close friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Bill Sheffield and his wife Carolyn of Elkins, AR and Don Sheffield and his wife Sherry of Mauriceville, TX. her brother, Donald J. Coney and his wife Cheryl of Dallas, TX and sister, Lowell Ray McCormack of Sherman, TX. four grandchildren: Karen Loyd and her husband Randy, Kristie Shook and her husband Kevin, Joel Sheffield, Patrick Sheffield and his wife Kellie. Eight great-grandchildren: Zachary Loyd and his wife Katey, Nathan Loyd, Kaleb Shook, Kinzie Shook, Christlyn Sheffield, Colt Sheffield, Brooklin Sheffield and Kennadee Sheffield. Her first great-great-grandchild: Leah Elizabeth Loyd.

Pallbearers honoring their Grammaw Gwen will be: Colt Sheffield, Joel Sheffield, Patrick Sheffield, Nathan Loyd, Zachary Loyd and Kaleb Shook.

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A service honoring the life of Fleta Beth Wyatt, 90, of Beaumont will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel in Beaumont.  A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Liberty Cemetery in Harleton, Texas.  A gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

   Fleta was born November 8, 1927, in Huntington, Texas to James Young and Zelta Mae (Harrison) Foster and went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2018, in Beaumont.  A resident of Beaumont for the past 10 years, she was a former resident of West Orange and Bridge City. She worked as a secretary at 9^th and Elm Church of Christ and at the McNamara Insurance Agency in Orange.

Our mother was a soft spoken and direct, loving woman.  As the beloved matriarch of our family, she was a Godly woman and led a Godly life.  She read her bible every morning and taught her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren what unconditional love is.

We all loved going to Grandma’s house and eating her traditional black eyed peas and cabbage on New Year’s Day.  She loved cooking for her family.  She was a strong woman in many ways.  She taught us how to live one day at a time and make the best of every situation.  She talked about her loved ones that have gone before her and was eager to see them again in Heaven.

We loved her greatly and we will miss her for a long time.  But when we do, we can stop and imagine her once again united with those she loved who went before her and we have peace that passes all understanding.

    She is survived by her daughters, Regina Hileman of Beaumont, Kathy Haby and husband, David, of Beaumont; son, Stephen Wyatt and wife, Miranda, of Vidor; grandchildren, Selena Smith, Sarah Moreland and husband, Murray, Nick Haby and wife, Shanna, Noelle Haby, Matthew Wyatt, Cody Wyatt; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Gary Foster.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Felix Wyatt; son, Philip Wyatt; brothers, Joe, Glenn and Tommy Foster; and sister, Doris Young.

   The family wishes to thank Dr. John Henderson, Dr. Iumy Torres, and the wonderful oncology nurses at Christus St. Elizabeth for their compassionate and loving care and guidance.

   Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 4 Bayoubrandt Drive, Suite B, Beaumont, TX 77706 or Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, 6220 Westgate Dr, Beaumont, TX 77706.

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Judy Diane Ferguson, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018, at her home in Orange surrounded by her beloved husband, sons, and family.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal and Reverend Bill Collier of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, and 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 30, 1953, she was the daughter of Thomas Leroy Walker and Joy Laverne Bennett Walker. Judy previously taught at Little Cypress-Maurice High School and was the owner of Shaye Elizabeth Boutique in Orange. She enjoyed four wheeling and traveling with her husband and attending football and baseball games for her grandchildren. Judy was a faithful member of Winfree Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Joy Walker; and her aunt and uncle, Wiley and Mary Ann Johnston.

She is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Ferguson of Orange, Texas; her sons, William Turner Ferguson III of Orange, Texas, Joel Ferguson and his wife Tasha of Shelbyville, Texas, Jody Ferguson and his wife Jennifer of Shelbyville, Texas, Donnie “DJ” LeBlanc and his wife Kandi of Vidor, Texas, and Thomas “Tommy” Lee Ferguson and his wife Heather of Orange, Texas; her grandchildren, William Ferguson IV, Blake Ferguson, Monica Ferguson, Slade Ferguson and his wife Heather, Blythe Ferguson, Stone Ferguson, Cole Ferguson, Eli Ferguson, Kambry Jo Ferguson, Kaitlin Campbell, Kaleb Campbell, Drix LeBlanc, Tristen LeBlanc, Kallee Carter, Hunter Carter, Skyler Ferguson, and Kodee Ferguson; her great-grandchildren Liana Ferguson and Tanner Wissinger; and her siblings, Tommy Johnston and his wife Pam of Many, Louisiana, Buster Johnston and his wife Karen of West Sparta, Ohio, Dale Johnston and his wife Sherel of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Robert Johnston and his wife Billie of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Patty Steputes and her husband John of Webster, Texas, and Joyce Kautmann of Mexico.

Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Ferguson, William Ferguson, Stone Ferguson, Cole Ferguson, Slade Ferguson, and Kaleb Campbell. Honorary pallbearers are Eli Ferguson and Tristen LeBlanc.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the angels of Southeast Texas Hospice.

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Jeremy was born on March 4, 1987 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lorinda Joyce Shaver and Cody Wayne Mills. He attended school at LCM, before becoming a electrician’s assistant. He enjoyed cooking and watching the Dallas Cowboy’s play. Jeremy loved spending time with his family and especially his two daughters that he adored. Jeremy was a member of North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, TX.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, BJ Miller of Deweyville, TX and his paternal grandmother, Joyce Mixon of Mabank, TX.

Those left to cherish his memory are Maribel Candia, his two daughters, Madison Mills and Annabelle Mills both of El Paso, TX. His parents, Lorinda Ray and her husband Johnny of Bridge City, TX and  Cody Mills of Ruston, LA. Maternal grandmother, Linda Miller of Deweyville, TX and maternal grandfather Fredrick Brooks Shaver of Ruston, LA. His sister, Haley Mills of Deweyville, TX. Two uncles, Brooks Shaver of Staten Island, NY and Bryant Shaver and his wife Kristen of Denver, CO. Nephew, Brantley Grant of Deweyville, TX. As well as many close friends.

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Teddy Taylor, Sr., 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2018, at his home.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 17, 1940, he was the son of Clossie Taylor and Nellie Busch Taylor. Teddy worked as an operator for Afton Chemical.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clossie and Nellie Taylor; and siblings, Claude Taylor, Gloria Mae Duncan and Melba Jean Lewis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Taylor; children, Melody Munlin and husband Wesley, of Mansfield and Teddy Taylor, Jr. and wife Lisa, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Steven Munlin, Stefani Munlin, Brenham Taylor, Tyler Taylor, Tara Taylor, Lauren Harper, Brett Doucet, and Brice Doucet; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Brenham, Mason Harper, Lacey Harper, and Finn Doucet; and his siblings, Kathy Gilcrease, Don Taylor, and Patty Broussard.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

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Dan Doiron, 55, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 9, 1962, he was the son of Francis Justin Doiron and Lena Bell Doiron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Doiron; siblings, Maureen Doiron, Patrick Doiron, and William Doiron.

Dan is survived by his dog, Lance; and his siblings, Mike Doiron and wife Letha, of Lakeway, TX, Mildred Nunnery, of Magnolia, MS, Robert Doiron and wife Tracey, of San Antonio, TX, David Doiron, of Port Isabel, TX, and Jennifer Skewes and husband Mark, of Baton Rouge, LA.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

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Deborah Ann Berwick, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, at Senior Care of West Oak in Austin, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Dequincy, Louisiana, on January 30, 1954, she was the daughter of Katherine Andrews (Ozan). Deborah grew up in Starks, Louisiana and Orange, Texas. She lived the majority of her life in Orange and attended Lamar for real estate. A large part of her life was dedicated to Alter’s Gem Jewelry where she retired after many years of service as their office manager. She enjoyed cooking gumbo, baking, playing bingo, shopping, being pampered, reading, and traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a wonderful grandmother who adored her family. Deborah will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, William Thomas Berwick; and her mother, Katherine Andrews.

She is survived by her children, Stacy Berwick of Nederland, Texas, Paula Stout and her husband Adam of Bridge City, Texas, Jennifer Berwick of Bridge City, Texas, Kelly Granger and her husband Roland of Austin, Texas, and Phyllis Fregia and her husband Clint of Bridge City, Texas; and her grandchildren Matthew, Brady, Olivia, Aimee, Dax, and Anabelle.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kenny Blanda, Roland Granger, Adam Stout, Jarrod Hooker, Clint Fregia, and Jody Scales.

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Joshua O’Brien Teague, 20, of Mauriceville, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on April 17, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Joshua was born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 5, 1997. He was a 2015 graduate of Orangefield High School and a member of The Mormon Church of Beaumont. Joshua was a kind soul who never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, singing, playing video games, writing poems, and taking long walks. He couldn’t help but always smile when he was in the presence of animals and babies. Joshua loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his loving Nana, Veronica Braddock.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Amber Clegg, Christi Perez, and Jose Perez, all of Mauriceville; and family, Jadee Perez, John Thomas Perez, Avery Clark, Veronica Clark, Brianna Teague, Justine Clegg, John and Amy Stanphill, William Ferguson, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his best friend, Colburn Kelley, along with his teachers from Mauriceville Elementary, Mauriceville Middle School, and Orangefield High School who meant so much to him.

Serving as pallbearers will be Damian Gomez, Juan Perez, G.G. Gomez, Robin Clark, J. Perez, and Alejandro Chairez. Honorary pallbearer is Colburn Kelley.

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Gwendolyn Burrows, 85, died in Houston, Texas on April 13, 2018 after a long illness.

Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange, TX, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 11 am.

Gwen was born on September 19, 1932 in Henderson, Texas to James Clifford and Annie Laura (Muckleroy) Burrows. The family moved to Orange, Texas when she was a child. She graduated from Orange High School in 1950.

Though she always considered Orange her hometown, Gwen lived most of her life in Houston. For 36 years she was employed at Gulf Oil Company where she worked in records management, becoming a supervisor. Gwen had fond memories of her career and colleagues at Gulf Oil. After she retired, she missed the camaraderie and activity of working life, so she took a part-time position at Tuesday Morning, a store in Westbury Square. Working there allowed Gwen to indulge in two of the great pleasures of her life: meeting new friends and bargain shopping. She remained employed at Tuesday Morning for 16 years.

In 1972 Gwen purchased her home in Westbury, a neighborhood in southwest Houston, and continued to live there the rest of her life. She developed good friendships with her Westbury neighbors, several of whom still live close and have maintained a relationship with Gwen for as many as 46 years.

The greatest loves of Gwen’s life were her dachshunds: Hooch, Hildy, Roc, Bandi, Rocky II, and Heidi. Gwen kept a dachshund for more than 50 years. On her last day Gwen asked that a photograph of her with Hooch, her first dachshund, taken on their first Christmas together, be brought to her bedside. Gwen’s love of the breed prompted her to begin collecting dachshund figurines and dachshund-themed objects in the 1960’s. She eventually collected hundreds of these objects, both elegant and whimsical.

Gwen was also a devoted fan of film and television, appreciated the company of great friends, loved the color blue, and enjoyed dancing. As a young woman, she particularly relished joining her friends for dancing at the legendary Shamrock Hotel.

She is survived by cousins Glenn Hill and his wife Val, of Lubbock, TX, Harold Lanning of Bloomfield, MI, Melba Mathews of Fort Worth, TX, and Ladella Peterson of Edmund, OK, as well as many close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Houston Humane Society, www.houstonhumane.org, 14700 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, 77053.

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James Raymer, Sr. age 63 of Orange, Texas, passed away in Port Arthur, Texas on Sunday, April 15, 2018. A memorial service to celebrate James’s life will be at Oakgrove Tabernacle in Hartburg with Rev. Stephen Hudnall officiating on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Family and friends will gather two hours prior to the service at the church. Dorman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
James was born in Orange, Texas on August 12, 1954 to Mary Jeanette Vincent Raymer and James Clifford Raymer. He graduated from West Orange High School and went on to get a degree in drafting from Lamar University. He worked for many years as a welder for American Bridge before his health declined. James enjoyed playing darts and Texas Hold’em with his family and friends. He also enjoyed spending countless hours playing video games.
James is precede in death by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Raymer, his mother Mary Jeanette Raymer, brother Clifford Raymer and brother-in-law Mark Gardner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James Clifford Raymer of Orange, TX, children; James Ray Raymer, Jr. and his wife Ruby of Vinton, LA, Jason Raymer of Orange, TX, Adreane McKinnon and her husband Torry of Orange, TX, and Mary Raymer and her husband Michael Hoffpauir of Orange, TX. Three brothers; Donald Raymer and his wife Tonya of Orange, TX, Robert Raymer and his wife Susie of Orange, TX and Bruce Raymer and his wife Jennifer. Two sisters, Janet Sedoruk and her husband Mark of Orange, TX and Carolyn Gardner of Orange and a sister-in-law Marion Raymer of Orange, TX. Six grandchildren; Shelby Hudnall, Tyler Head, Katelyn Raymer, Austin Raymer, Alex Hoffpauir and Kristopher Raymer. Three great grandchildren; Mary Jane Murray, Bonnie Murray and Ellora Delano. As well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends.

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Shirley Jeanette McHan Kemp, 84, of Orange, TX passed away peacefully in her home Sunday morning, April 15, 2018, with family at her side.  She was born October 29, 1933 in Weir, MS to Vivian Lowe McHan and James Arnold McHan.  In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Billy Kemp.

Starting a family and seeking new opportunities, the couple and their first son soon moved to Orange.  They eventually had two more sons, and while Shirley cherished her role as a devoted and loving wife and mom, as the kids got older she decided to work toward a degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.  After graduating, she began her teaching career in Deweyville, TX and then continued at Little Cypress Mauriceville in Orange.  She loved her students and teaching, and was gratified years afterwards when former students would greet her in public with a big smile and hug.

Once all their children were grown, the couple was fortunate to be able to retire early.  They traveled the U.S. and Canada extensively in their RV, and spent much time at their property on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with friends and family.  They also enjoyed several international trips, often renting RVs abroad to fully explore their foreign destinations.  They both made several life-long friends in the Ackerman, MS and Orange areas and enjoyed staying in touch with them over the years.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents and husband.  She is survived by her sons, Gary and wife Alice, Tracy and wife Mary, and Terry, five grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two loving sisters, Ann Perry of Burnet, TX and Sue Fisette of Bridge City, TX.

The family would like to acknowledge Southeast Texas Hospice of Orange for their extraordinary staff and compassionate care for Shirley, and for their emotional support for family members.  Special thanks to Yvette Cotton who aided the family with gentle care and soothing companionship for Shirley over the last several months.

As Shirley desired, remembrances will be private following her cremation.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Southeast Texas Hospice of Orange would help other families be fortunate to receive the same level of care in their time of need.

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Kelly Dunbar, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2018, at his home.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 9, 1952, he was the son of Hazel Rushing Dunbar and Lane Dunbar. Kelly worked as a paint foreman by trade until 1999 when he went to work for Foreman’s Construction as a Chemical Applicator until retiring in 2013. He was devoted to reading the Bible and the word of the Lord was very dear to his heart. Kelly loved baseball and was a diehard Astros fan. His daughter meant everything to him and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also adored his little dog, Buster, who had been his constant companion for the past several years. Kelly was quick witted and had a huge sense of humor that was enjoyed by many on Facebook these last few years. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lane and Hazel Dunbar; sisters, Delane Navarre, Carolyn Dupuis, and Sally Trahan; and brother, Dale Dunbar.

He is survived by his only daughter, Kerri Dunbar Vega and husband Kevyne; granddaughters, Sara Hoffpauir and Ariana Vega; grandsons, Rayce Vega, Sebastian Vega, and Dason Vega; brothers, Ronnie Dunbar, Joe Dunbar, and Tommy Dunbar; sister, Vickie Foreman and husband Tom; along with many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

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Ralph Neal Eikenhorst, 88, was born in Carmine, TX on March 6, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.

Ralph spent most of his life in Orange, Tx where he attended Lutcher Stark High School, was a member of the basketball team and met his wife, Elrita Bonner. They were married, and he joined the Air Force in January 1951 as an aircraft electrician until January 1955. He worked at American Bridge Shipyard and later at the post office in Orange. He is best known for the grocery store he owned operated with his wife in Little Cypress “Ike’s Grocery” until his retirement. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, E.H. and Elsie Eikenhorst, Sr, two brothers, E.H. Eikenhorst, Jr. and Gary W. Eikenhorst, and sister, Patsy Allred.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years that he so dearly loved, Elrita Bonner Eikenhorst, his two daughters, Vicki Rude and husband Tom, Teri Fear and husband Jay, five grandchildren Stacy Roy and husband Josh, Christopher Rude, Drew Fear, John Fear, and Win Fear, five great- grandchildren, Brennan, Jonathan, and Ella Roy, and Molly and Rosie Fear, his sister Judy Colebrook and husband Eddie, and six nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, TX where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be may be made to a charity of your choice in Mr. Eikenhorst memory.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com

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Patrick (Pat) Henry Small, 69, of Bridge City passed away on January 19, 2018 in Newton, Texas. A memorial service was held March 30 at his home on the bayou in Bridge City. At his request, desserts were served to a small group of family and friends. Pat donated his body to the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Pat was born on August 4, 1948 in Orange, Texas to Seldon Ballard Small and Katy Lee Small. He was a graduate of Stark High School in Orange and a retiree of DuPont Sabine River Works. Pat loved to fish, hunt deer and tinker in the yard.

Pat was proceeded in death his parents Sheldon and Katy Lee Small, and by his grandson Indy Parkhurst. He was survived by his wife Marian Schexnider Small of Bridge City, his sister Katy Small Hancock and husband Hubert Hancock, his daughters Jennifer Parkhurst and husband Steve and his daughter Kerri Vines. He was survived by his grandchildren Brac and Kai Parkhurst, Karli McClelland and Ian Vines, Evie and Jack VanHuis, Harper Johnson and Ruby Johnson. Pat was also survived by his sisters-in-law Charlotte Chiasson, Gwen Dubose, Annette Fontenot, Therese Levins and husband Rodney, Cecilia Dixon and husband Sherby and Trudy Wennekamp and his brothers-in-law Paul Schexnider and wife Peggy, Larry Schexnider, Timothy Schexnider and wife Lisa and Regi Schexnider and wife Luanne.

Memorial donations can be made to the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance on W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City.

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Ruth Launa Gothia, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2018, in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.

Born in Buffalo, South Carolina, on September 15, 1943, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Turner. Ruth met her loving husband, Mack, while working as a Candy Striper in the military. She was a business manager and co-owner with Mack of Texican Inc. Construction Company where she worked until Mack retired. Ruth then went back to school to pursue her true calling of being a nurse. She received her Registered Nurse degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She went on to work for Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation and Gulf Health Care in Port Arthur. Throughout her career she served as many capacities from nursing caregiver, to Director of Nursing. During her  years of nursing she met her best friend, Diane. Ruth’s biggest enjoyment as a nurse was being a caretaker, caregiver, and nurse to the elderly. She was an adventurer, enjoyed going to the casino, and loved traveling to her “home town” in South Carolina. She was an extremely generous woman who would help anyone in need. Ruth loved life and had a huge heart. She cherished every moment she spent with her children and grandchildren. Ruth will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 30 years, Mack Gothia; son, Brenden Gothia; and her sisters, Vicky Davis and Velda Heney.

Ruth is survived by her son, John Gothia and wife Glynis; daughter-in-law, Rachel Finn; grandchildren, Josh Gothia and wife Brittany, Hunter Gothia, and Forrest Gothia; “adopted grandchildren”, Lacey LeMoine, Jaxon LeMoine, and Andie LeMoine; and her siblings, Wayne Turner, Virginia Dockery, and Roy Tuner.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Schossow, David Jones, David Sandlin, Johnny Welch, Marshall Long, Trey Smith, and David Smith.

Ruth’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her very best friends, Diane and Paul Estrada, for all of the love and care they have always shown to her.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions can be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.

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Lloyd Virgil Hall, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at First Church of Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Bon Wier, Texas, on November 19, 1938, he was the son of Virgil Elmo Hall and Ida Jane Hall. Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He was a member of First Church of Orange. He was very involved in his church. Lloyd and his wife, Hilda, spent a lot of time witnessing to the Hispanic community and even helped get several Hispanic churches started in the area. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local 195 and a former member of Golden Gloves Boxing Club. Lloyd was a wonderful man who touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ida Hall; and his sons, Derek Wayne Hall and Stephen Hall.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 50 years, Hilda Trevino Hall; children, Christina Trosclair and David Hall; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Hall; grandchildren, Alyssa Watts and husband Byron, Christopher Hall and fiancée Emily Amburg, and Ashlynn Trosclair; great-grandchildren, Alexis Watts, Brayden Watts, Aidan Smith, and Wesley Amburg; his brother, Milburn Hall and wife Billie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Robert (Bob) Lee Parris, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home in Orange, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 2 pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in Orange with Pastor Phillip Reid officiating. Services were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.
Robert was born on Thursday, February 1, 1936, in Phoroah, Oklahoma to parents, Mildred (Farrar) and Orda Lee Parris. He had been a resident of Orange, Texas since 1981, after moving from Festus, Missouri. Bob was a very loving, understanding man who loved his family and worked very hard to provide for them.Bobstarted his career driving trucks in the Oil Fields and then went to work for a cement company before moving to Orangewhere he became a plant manager for River Cement Company. During his lengthy career he also worked as an insurance agent for Farm Bureau and drove buses for high school and church trips.
He was a proud American Solider being part of the National Guard and the Army Reserves from which he was honorably discharged in 1961.
He attended and was an elder in several churches that he and his wife attended over the years.He had a servant’s heart and mindset and was a frequent volunteer. Bob’s late wife, Geraldine Parris, played the piano at every church they attended and honored the Lord with all of her music. Gospel music was a huge part of their lives and they mixed their love of music with their love for travel by attending many Gaither concerts. Bob and Geraldine were actually two of the elders that helped start the Family Worship Center Church in Beaumont, Texas.
Bob loved John Wayne and Oklahoma university football but his greatest loves were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even when his health was declining, he would still perk up for them and enjoy the memories he made with all of them.

Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Geraldine Parris;parents, Mildred (Farrar) and Orda Lee Parris; daughter, Richelle Jo Parris and brother, Jim Parris.
Bob is survived by his children, Matthew Parris and wife Kimberly of Katy, Texas and Ross Talmadge and wife Peggy of Buna, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Parris, Jennifer Parker, Candace Parris, Jessica Talmadge, Cameron Parris, Jake Talmadge and Jada Parris; great-grandchildren, Harley Parker, Jabe Parker, Jett Parker, Jozette Talmadge and Kinslee Reid.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Family Worship Center at 1170 Montrose Street, Beaumont, Texas,77707

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Wilson Berry Stillwell, Sr., of Vidor, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 19, 2018, at the age of 105, after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born on January 23, 1913, in Soper, Oklahoma, to Joseph Berry Stillwell and Maggie Massey Stillwell. He lived in Beaumont, Texas, for 23 years before moving to Vidor in 1966 after Lamar University bought the family home in order to build additional dorms and classrooms.

He learned hard work at an early age because his father, Joe Stillwell, passed away when he was young, and he had to quit school and work to help support his mother and younger siblings. He worked plowing fields and as a mule-skinner. He also learned to be the best carpenter he could be, and that eventually became his trade.

In his early 20’s, he was in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC Camp) for approximately 3 years helping build bridges and roads. He retired in 2004 from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Carpenters Local Union #502 with over 50 years. He was a Honorary Member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2523 for the Vidor and Orange area for 44 years. He was also the only member to reach 100 years and to hold an office at the age of 101.

He married the love of his life, Clara Hill, on November 6, 1939, and they were married 67 years until her death in 2007. They had 4 sons, which he loved very much. He was a hands-on dad while his boys were growing up and helped with school and activities. He was always there during the sports and baseball years being a coach’s helper and umpire. He loved fishing, hunting, and gardening. He never met a stranger, and he loved talking and visiting with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clara Hill Stillwell; a brother, Riley Stillwell; a sister, Veta Carter; 4 half-brothers: Johnny Stillwell, Tice Stillwell, Lura Stillwell, and Ralph Howard; a half-sister, Lucille Cecil; and a granddaughter, Lori Stillwell Phillips.

He is survived by his sons, Roy of Vidor, Texas, Ralph (Billie) of Slagle, Louisiana, Wilson, Jr. (Sherry) and Terry (Rhonda) of Burkeville, Texas. He had 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was also blessed to be touched by many more friends and family through his life.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Friday, April 27, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1750 TX Hwy. 12, Vidor, Texas, with Elder Wilson B. Stillwell, Jr., officiating the service and burial to follow at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Matt Stillwell, Garrett Stillwell, Derek Stillwell, Hunter Stillwell, Russ Warwick, and Gary Mansfield.

The family would like to thank Riceland Home Health and Hospice Care Facility for the wonderful care of their father.

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Mary Fern Frazier peacefully crossed the veil into everlasting life on Friday, April 20, 2018 with her daughter, Linda at her side, holding her hand. She was born to Jesse W Smith and Elinda (Brown) Smith on October 27, 1920 in Orange, Texas, where she resided until March 2003 when she moved to Iowa to live with her daughter, Linda Weaver. Services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 1:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to services, from 11:00 until service time. Deacon James Berry will be officiating.

Mary was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She joined in marriage with Aleck G. Frazier on June 6, 1938 until his death in September 1975. That marriage resulted in the births of five children. Mary was a homemaker for many years, had a home beauty parlor, took in laundry, ironing and sewing to help support the family while Aleck worked as a minister and a carpenter at U.S. Steel.

Mary remarried on June 3, 1977 to Paul B. (Burt) Willey and was with him until his death in August 1999. She gained another daughter and son-law whom she loved dearly, and they blessed her with two more grandchildren.

Mary loved to sing, read her Bible, watch Wheel of Fortune, garden, and spend time with her family. She was a wonderful cook and baker and made lavish holiday meals for large family gatherings. She also loved to wear hats and had a large collection. Mary loved to travel and traveled all over the U.S., including Hawaii and throughout Canada with her daughter and son-in-law.

Mary loved her family very much and was very proud of all their accomplishments. She bragged about all of them to anyone who’d listen. She was adored by her family, friends and everyone who knew her.

Mary moved into the Rowley Masonic Community in October of 2017, where she was well taken care of until her passing. Family wishess to thank all the staff for their love and compassion and caregiving in the last months of Mary’s life.

Left behind to cherish her memory are sons, Jerry Frazier of Orange, Andy (Janet) Frazier of Huntsville, Glenn (Cindy) Frazier of Lumberton, three daughters, Wanda (Gary) Procell of Lena, LA, Linda (Keith) Weaver of Indianola, IA, and Lera (Ross) Burton of Mauriceville, TX. Mary had 11 grandchildren, Avanelle (Ronald) Phelps, Wesley (Donna) Procell, Regina (Louis) Whittaker, Karen (Duane) Hines, Kim (Brandon) Ray, Christie (Ronnie) Morris, Michael (Mary) Frazier, Elinda Peterson, Jennifer McIntyre, Christel (Derrick) Foxworth, and Adam Burton. She also had 21 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren with one on the way.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, Leon Smith, Dan Smith, Jesse Smith, and Bill Jackson, daughters- in- law, Gertie Frazier and Linda (Frazier) Rinehart, 2 great grandchildren, Charlotte and Robert Whittaker.

Pallbearers honoring Mary are her great grandsons, Ronald Phelps, Aaron Phelps, Ronald Morris III, Justin Morris, Zane Turner, and Xavier McIntyre. Honorary pallbearers, Kaden Frazier, Logan McIntrye, Andrew Compton, and Noah Compton.

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