Edwina Gunter Dowden 56 of Burkeville died on August 15, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas.  She was born on OLctober 24, 1961 in Jasper, Texas and was a longtime resident of Burkeville.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Dowden of Deweyville, sons, Dale Dowden of Vidor, Jimmy Dowden of Jasper, Richard Dowden of Jasper, Danny Dowden of Jasper, daughter, Jimmie Lou Dowden of Leesville, La., and grandchildren, Abigail, Sadie Pearl, Nina, Jennifer, Rachel, Clayton, Lucas, Morgan, Hunter, Thomas, Stephen, Batina, Melissa, Bobbie, Brandy and Angela and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Ada Pearl Fancher Gunter and son, Wayne Dowden.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Newton.

Funeral services will be on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Burkeville Baptist Church with burial to follow at Tanner Cemetery in Burkeville.

The family requests that you wear bright colors to honor Edwina’s life.

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Tyler Earl Winfree, 21, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 25, 1997, he was the son of Jason Winfree and Tonia Gaspard Smith. Tyler worked as a Lead Man for Tubal Cain. He enjoyed spending his spare time playing Xbox, riding four-wheelers, and rabbit hunting. Tyler loved his family dearly and loved to spend time with his wife and children. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dusty and Theda Gaspard; and his grandmother, Cathy Dailey.

Tyler is survived by his parents, Tonia Smith and husband Brad, and Jason Winfree; his loving wife, Jayme Winfree; his children, 5 year old Tyler DeWitt, almost 2 year old Brantley Winfree, and Jax Winfree, due to arrive in November; his siblings, Dusty Davis, Abbigail Smith and Savannah Smith; and numerous extended family members.

Serving as pallbearers will be J.C. Netterville, Paul Miller, Donnie Powers, Zack Crumpton, Joseph Winfree, and Blake Bouget.

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Joshua Aaron Frederick, age 35 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Services to honor Joshua’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Ruth Burch officiating. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas. Family and friends will gather for a visitation two hours prior to the service on Saturday at Dorman Funeral Home.

Joshua was born on October 17, 1982 in Orange, Texas to Donna Kay Ferguson Frederick and Charles E. Frederick, Jr. He was a graduate of Little Cypress High School and graduated in 2009 from Lansdale School of Business in Pennsylvania. He grew up attending Cove Baptist Church and Harvest Chapel where he enjoyed singing. Joshua worked as a client administrator and counselor that rehabilitated former inmates to enter back into society. He loved the outdoors and being able to go motorcycling, hunting, fishing and hiking. Joshua always had an easy going, happy go lucky and carefree personality. He had a passion for animals and loved his dog “Dubee” and his cats.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Kay Ferguson Frederick, paternal grandparents Charles and Patricia Frederick, maternal grandparents George Ferguson, Sr. and Birdie Bell Burch and a step sister Nicole Regel.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father Charles E. Frederick, Jr. and his wife Linda of Orange, TX, two brothers Matthew Frederick and his wife Elizabeth of Orange, TX and John Frederick and his wife Michelle of Ocala, FL, sister Kimberly Bogs and her husband James of Beckville, TX and step sister Michelle Prospere and her husband Emerson of Houston, TX. Nine nieces and nephews: Jacob Frederick, Addison Frederick, Greyson Frederick, Eleanor Frederick, Joseph Frederick, Alana Frederick, Will Bogs, Candice Dominey, and Aiden Dominey.

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George Conrad Johnson, Jr., 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2018, at his home.

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

Born in Portland, Oregon, on November 2, 1945, he was the son of George Conrad Johnson, Sr. and Betty Lucille (Martzolf) Johnson. George served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as a firefighter and fire mechanic for Orange County ESD #2. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan and loved anything to do with firetrucks and animals.  George loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild more than anything, and held them close to his heart. He will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Betty Johnson.

He is survived by his children, Peggy Lucille Johnson-Love, and Penni Anne Johnson Bahri Gafsi; grandchildren, Penny Elizabeth Johnson Romberger, and Robert Allen Love, III.; great-grandchild, Alyssa Kelli Romberger; and brother, Richard Curtis Johnson.

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Wanda Lou Scales Sanders, 84, was born on Tuesday, August, 29, 1933 and passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.  She was the second born to Grover and Virgie Scales, of Orangefield, Texas.

She received Jesus Christ as her savior and became a Christian while attending First Baptist Orangefield as a child.  Everyone who knew Wanda saw in her life the devotion and love for the Bible. She enjoyed bible studies from R.B.Thieme, Jr. Bible Ministries, Berachah Church in Houston, TX.

Wanda graduated high school at sixteen, and soon after, married Alvin Sanders.  Because Alvin was in the Army, she enjoyed living in various places such as San Francisco, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

When they returned to Texas, Alvin and Wanda had three children.  After her children were in school, she went back to Lamar University and graduated with a teaching degree.  This began what she found to be her niche in life, that of teaching children. Over the 28 years of teaching, she received several accolades, which included being nominated for Best Teacher of the Year.  But the most fulfilling reward was seeing her students master their academics and grow to their potential. She never tired of hearing her students express their thoughts and, as it were, viewing the world through their eyes.

After she retired, she and Alvin became active Red Cross volunteers at Baptist Memorial Hospital Orange.  They also belonged to the local Model A Club.  They loved traveling to Europe and many places within the United States, much of the time with Kitty (Clementine) and Edd Kvale.

She is being welcomed into the heavenly kingdom by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, along with her mother and father, her husband, Alvin Sanders, her sisters Laverne and Clementine, and her brother, Jerry.  Left to cherish her memory are her children Robert Weldon (Seyue), Daniel Paul (Denise), and Elizabeth Hope Louviere (James).  Wanda also felt incredibly blessed to enjoy their grandchildren David, Robert, Jr., James, Dani Hope, Ruby, and Joshua, and three great-grandchildren, her brother Royce Scales (Cherrie), and sister Pam Honeycutt (Rusty).

Meaningful events in her life include a well-spent childhood on Scales Lane in an era never to be repeated, enjoying her family and educating children. Digging into the Word of God strengthened her and gave her inner peace. Gratitude filled her soul for those loved ones who had gone before her and for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who constantly enabled her to live such an abundant, fulfilling life.

Funeral services for Wanda will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018, at Dorman Funeral Home.  Visitation of family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018, at Dorman Funeral Home.  Wanda will be laid to rest at the Mansfield Cemetery, in Vidor, Texas.

Honoring Wanda as pallbearers are Dan Sanders, Josh Sanders, Robert Sanders, David Sanders, Robert Jr. Sanders and James Sanders.  Honorary pallbearers will be James Louviere and James Welch.

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Tyler Joseph Hryhorchuk, 20, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2018.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Community Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Dan Brack and Brother Jacob Hryhorchuk. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 22, 1997, he was the son of Ken and Karen Hryhorchuk. Tyler was an incredibly smart young man, often immersed in video games, building his own computer, or making beats on SoundCloud. He attended high school at West Orange-Stark and Little Cypress Mauriceville, and college at Lamar State College Orange for Instrumentation. A warmth surrounded Tyler no matter where he went, often making those around him laugh with his quick wit and humor. He had a wonderful personality, bubbling with laughter at any given moment. Tyler was an awesome son, and an amazing brother. His life affected all those around him, in the best way possible, and he will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his PawPaw, Adolph Hryhorchuk; and uncle, Chris Thon.

He is survived by his loving parents, Karen and Ken Hryhorchuk; brother, Jacob Hryhorchuk; grandmothers, Jewel Mazza and Doris Janell Hryhorchuk; grandfather, Ralph Thon and fiancé Kathy Ginn; aunts, Phyllis Ford and husband Darrell, Cindy Skinner and husband Paul, and Susan Hryhorchuk; and uncle, Eric Thon; along with numerous cousins.

In loving memory of Tyler, please wear your best sneakers to his funeral.

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Leatha F. Brush 89, passed away on August 15, 2018. in, Texas after a short illness. She was a native of Hemphill, Texas and a resident of Orange, Texas for 68 years. Leatha was a faithful Member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Going home celebration will be on Saturday August 25, 2018 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Orange, Tx. Service time begins at 11:00 am. Visitation begins at 9:00am til service time. Interment will follow at Macedonia Community Cemetery in Hemphill, Tx. Leatha leaves to cherish her precious memories three sons, Roy D. Curry of California, Jerome Curry of Houston, Tx and Sigmund Brush of Orange, Tx. Two Daughters, Bettie Breed and Shelia Hamilton both of Orange, Tx. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a host of family and Friends.

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Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison, 60, of Mauriceville, Texas passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas after a brief illness. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 30, 1957.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Bro. Keith Meyer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m.

Brenda is preceded in death by her sister Pamela Hebert, grandparents Wilfred and Lucy Hebert, Freida Choate, and Elby Graves.

Brenda worked many years as a nurse’s aide then went back to school and got her LVN and then her RN degrees. She taught nursing at Lamar University in Port Arthur for several years. Most recently she work as a home health nurse until she couldn’t work anymore due to health issues. She loved helping people.

Those left to treasure her are her husband of 23 years Michael Ellison, her mother Janet Hebert of Mauriceville, her sisters Elizabeth Laughlin and Shannon Sanders and husband Jason of Mauriceville, her brother Michael Hebert and wife Debbie of Buna, her stepchildren Mandy Lott, Stephanie Ellison, Jackie Honke, and her 12 step grandchildren. She had many nieces and nephews who loved her. She also leaves behind her fur babies, Buddy and Jake, who will miss her terribly.

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Ashely Nicole Southern, age 28, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. Graveside services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, to honor Ashely’s life will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM, with Brother Lloyd Carrol officiating, at the VFW Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana.

Ashely was born on Monday, November 13, 1989, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents, Natalie Smith (Boyd) and David Southern. She had been a long time resident of Deweyville, Texas after moving from West Lake, Louisiana. Ashely was a very loving, good hearted, who loved her family dearly. She loved to just live life and loved her three precious children more than life itself. Ashely loved to cook, spend time on the river just relaxing and listening to music. She also loved to draw and was very talented at drawing when she applied herself. Ashely was a Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Bushy Creek First Baptist Church in Bancroft, Louisiana. Ashely was a daughter, mother, sister and friend, who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Ashely is preceded in death by her step-father, Bobby Smith.

Ashely is survived by her parents, Natalie Smith and David Southern and wife Donna; Love of her life, Samuel Lemen; daughters, Destiny Lemen, Serenity Lemen and Samantha Lemen; sisters, Helena Campbell and Sarah Goodwin.

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Sharon Galaviz, 61, of Beaumont, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on August 22, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Virginia Dove and Charles Alfred Smith.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Luis Galaviz; daughter, LaTosha Bussinger and her husband Terry; mother, Virginia Saleme; and step-father, Nick Salame, all of Beaumont; aunt, Sheila Reed and her husband, Eric, of Bridge City; uncle, Ray Dove and his wife, Penny, of California; grandchildren, Raven Simon, Megan Bussinger, Autumn Cunningham, Austen Bussinger, and Paige Bussinger, all of Beaumont.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Hazel Dove; and uncle, Bill Dove.

A gathering of Mrs. Galaviz’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Broussard’s, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or woundedwarriorproject.org.

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August Edwards 84 of Orange, Texas passed away August 21, 2018 in Houston, Texas after a short illness. He was a native of White Castle, Louisiana and a resident of Orange, Texas for over 60 years. August was a faithful member of St. Paul CME church where he served on the Usher Board and Brotherhood along with other capacities of the church. He was loved by many in the community along with family members. Going home celebration will be Monday August 27, 2018 at St. Paul CME Church in Orange, Texas. Service is at 11:00am with visitation beginning at 9:00am til service time. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange, Texas. August leaves to cherish his precious memories three sons, John Brown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ozell Allen of Houston, Texas and Donald Brown of Orange, Texas. Four daughter Gertie Nelson, Willie Louise Rubin, and Deborah Brown all of Houston, Texas. Janice Green of New Orleans, Louisiana. One brother, Jimmy Edwards of St. Louis. He also leaves behind 33 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

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Milton “Steve” Hamilton, age 62, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Milton was born on Friday, September 23, 1955, in Orange, Texas to parents, Dorothy Maxine (Brown) and Sidney C. Hamilton, JR. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton, Louisiana and loved his little town. He was a Christian man with a heart of gold and a very strong faith. Family was everything to Steve and his wife, Ronda, was the best thing that ever happened to him. The two were absolutely inseparable and always took wonderful care of one another. Steve genuinely enjoyed tinkering with and riding his tractors and motor cycles as well as watching his old western movies. His favorite old dog and faithful companion, Kricket, was always a joy for him to be around. He was truly a very good man that was always immensely positive and uplifting. Even in the midst of his illness, Steve never lost faith and no one ever heard him complain. Steve will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Mrs. Ronda Hamilton would like to send a special thank you to Dianne and Brady with Christus Hospice of Lake Charles, Louisiana as well as, Pastor Rob Tibbitts, for all of their love, help and compassion.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Maxine Hamilton.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of almost 41 years, Ronda Hamilton; father, Sidney C. Hamilton, JR.; step mother, Fay Hamilton; step sister, Regina Caraway.

Pallbearers honoring Steve are, Randy Barker, Slayde Barker, Jim Greene, Bubba Marple, Kris Marple and Earl Choate.

Honorary pallbearers are, Tony Reeves, Mike Barker, Bill Tinsley and Dan Lilyquest, SR.,

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Robert Lee Smith, Jr., “Chine”, 74, of Beaumont, TX, departed this life on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
Funeral service will be held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. with burial at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.
His love will forever remain in the heart of his wife of 55 years, Glenda Smith; son, Robert Lee Smith III (Mishon); daughters, Barrama Lee Smith, Brenda K. Hopkins (Willie), Valarie Smith, and Nicole Smith; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.

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Ray Paul Jungen, 78, of Orange, TX passed away on August 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph Daleo as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, with the recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Ray was born in Tyler, TX on October 7, 1939 and spent most of his childhood in Port Arthur, TX. He was a 1958 graduate of Bishop Byrne High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and dearly loved his country. But, the love of his life was Jackie, his wife of 50 wonderful years. They were always together and never tired of each other’s company. Ray had a strong faith in God and was a devoted husband and father to their nine children. His Catholic faith and his family were the most important parts of his life. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and had previously been a longtime member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City before moving to Orange.

Ray loved helping others. After working as a draftsman at DuPont for over 30 years and retiring in 1998, Ray saw his job as doing good for other people. He always had a smile on his face and never said goodbye without saying, “God Bless.”  Ray meant everything to his wife and family, and words cannot adequately express how much he was loved.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bernice Jungen of Port Arthur, TX.  He is survived by his wife Jackie of Orange, TX; 9 children: Margaret Riordan (Denis), Brandon, MS; Mary Williams (Joseph), Beaumont, TX; Julie Kobrin (David), Spring, TX; Charlotte Jungen, Houston, TX; Paul Jungen (Kristie), Prescott, AZ; Cecilia Wiese (Brian), Rathdrum, ID; Peter Jungen, Beaumont, TX; Matthew Jungen, Houston, TX; Roseanne Jungen, Orange, TX; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Ed Jungen (Evelyn) of Groves, TX; his sister, Ann Jungen Murphy (Grover) of Nederland, TX; his sister-in-law, Erma Youngblood (Doug) of Houston, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Jungen, Peter Jungen, Matthew Jungen, Denis Riordan, Joseph Williams, David Kobrin, Brian Wiese, and Jeff Couthran. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Jungen and Grover Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Orange, TX.

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Billy Ray Van Pelt, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Kirbyville at 1:00 p.m.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on February 11, 1929, he was the son of Eugene Van Pelt and Grace Ingram. Billy worked as an operator and instrument mechanic at DuPont for over 30 years. He was a member of First Christian Church. Billy was also involved in Cherry’s Domino Club. He enjoyed listening to old country and gospel music. He was a unique man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Grace Van Pelt; and his siblings, David Lee Van Pelt, Wanda Ruth Courmier, and Patricia Ann Morgan.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Van Pelt of Germany; his step-son, Mark Constine of Houston, Texas; his siblings, Norma Jean Van Pelt of Lumberton, Jerry James Van Pelt and wife Eunice of Houston, James Wynne Van Pelt and wife Sandra of Mauriceville, and Carolyn Sue Van Pelt of Mauriceville; and his caregiver, Teresa Viator of Mauriceville.

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Robert “Bob” William Greenfield, Sr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2018, in Orange.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 4, 1963, he was the son of James Greenfield, Sr. and Louise Pearson. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later worked as a truck driver for Teamsters Union. Bob was also a member of the Mavericks MC, Orange County, where he was affectionately known as “Hobo.” He loved to travel with his family and ride motorcycles. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Greenfield; and his daughter, Ashley Greenfield.

He is survived by his loving wife, Addie Greenfield of Orangefield; his children, Bobby Greenfield and wife Ashlei of Orangefield, Chad Greenfield of Houston, and Heather Hyatt of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Brant Hyatt, Scarlett Greenfield, Audrey Greenfield, and Kinsley Greenfield; and his siblings, Jimmy Greenfield, Jr. and wife Donna of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Connie Oakman and husband Freddy of Wilmington, Delaware, and Thelma Peterson of Wilmington, Delaware.

Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

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Samantha “Sam” Swanson, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Steve Neil officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Born in Karlstad, Minnesota, on October 21, 1973, she was the daughter of James Thomas Olson and SuzAnne Gudmundson. Sam worked as a Pro Desk Representative for Home Depot. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sam loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Thomas Olson; and her brother, Russell Eugene Grebin.

Sam is survived by her loving husband, Gary R. Swanson; mother, SuzAnne Moe and step-father, James Moe, of Vidor; children, Devin Ray Swanson, of Orange, Kendra Lynn Swanson, of Orange, Amanda Brooke Swanson Moody and husband Patrick, of Orange, Tinesha Kaye Mix, of Denver, CO, Levi Conner James Mix and wife Marissa, of Huntsville, and Andrew Scott Swanson, of Orange; 12 grandchildren; and her siblings, Gina Childs and husband Boyd, of Vidor, Eric Jon Olson, of Orangefield, and Cynthia Sue Gohl, of Las Vegas.

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Lovera “Sunny” Mae Chesson, 79, of Orange, passed away on August 31, 2018, in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Walles Cemetery in Orangefield.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Lubbock, Texas, on March 5, 1939, she was the daughter of Frank Foster and Edga (Green) Foster. Sunny was a Registered Nurse and retired from Owens-Illinois. She was also the former owner of Sunny’s Tours, where she traveled across the country. Sunny was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. She led bible studies once a week, across Orange for 17 years. Sunny received her pilot’s license in the 70s. She also enjoyed playing piano. Sunny was amazing woman, who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Edga Foster; her loving husband, Clyde Mitchell Chesson; her son, Clary Mitchell Chesson; her grandson, Clary Clifton Chesson; and her sister, Thelma McKuster.

She is survived by her children, Holli Palmer of Houston, Paul Day and wife Lana Day, of Houston, and Dave Leslie Chesson, Sr. and wife Charolette, of Orange; her daughter-in-law, Ruth Chesson, of Orange; grandchildren, Wesley Palmer, Stephani Palmer, Cason Day, Braeden Day, Chris Kantis and wife Chani, Alyssa Kantis, Craig Chesson and wife Lucy, Lori Chesson, Dave Leslie Chesson, Jr. and wife Karen, and Krissy Chesson Reese and fiancé Chad Havens; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation of your choice, or Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation at arpf.donorshops.com/products/Tribute/tributedonation.

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Margie Ringer Coleman went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Brother Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

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

Margie was born in Lindale, Texas on July 1, 1936 to Oleta Tucker Ringer and Elmer Ringer. She moved to Orange in 1940. She attended school in West Orange and graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1954. In June of 1954 she married the love of her life, Billy Coleman and they were married for 60 years until his passing in 2014. She worked as an x-ray technician at Francis Ann Lutcher Hospital until the birth of their two sons and she chose to be a stay-at-home mom. She was president of Wesco Little League, PTA president at Lorena Oates Elementary and West Orange Junior High, and president of Orange County Council of PTA. She holds a lifetime membership in Texas PTA. After her boys were in Junior High, she went to work as a part-time secretary at First Baptist Church, West Orange where she was a very active member for 50 years, teaching Sunday School and working anywhere from elementary to senior adults. She also worked as a part-time secretary for St. John Methodist Church for 17 years. She grew up in West Orange and continued to live there until she and her husband moved to their church membership to Mac Arthur Heights Baptist Church where she continued to serve the Lord. After her retirement, she enjoyed doing alterations, especially prom and wedding dresses. She loved quilting and cooking for her family. At all family gatherings, the grandchildren had to have MawMaw’s monkey bread. She had an amazing group of friends that kept in touch daily. She was a loyal friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a sister. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Kelly) Coleman of Virginia, Ricky (Sharon) Coleman of Bridge City, grandchildren, Brent (Valerie) Coleman, Derrick Coleman, Chelsea Coleman, Michael (Jessica) Coleman, Garth Bowler. Four great-grandchildren, Carter, Crew and Landry Coleman and Canaan Moseley, and Jillian Coleman expected in October. Her siblings, Georgie Brady, Harold (Sandy) Ringer, and Dan (Mary) Ringer.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brent Coleman, Derrick Coleman, Michael Coleman, Roger McKinney, Joshua McKinney, John LeJeune and Garth Bowler. Honorary pallbearers are Carter Coleman and Canaan Moseley.

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