Carl Salsbury, 90, of Carthage, Texas, former resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2018 in Carthage.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Butch Shipp. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Texas. Military honors will be provided by Fort Polk Honors Team and Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.

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

Born in Hog Hair, Louisiana, on October 3, 1927, he was the son of Claude Salsbury and Gillian Crowell Salsbury. Carl worked as a scheduler for Neches Butane and was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Carl loved to spend time in his woodshop creating whatever came to mind. 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, Claude and Gillian Salsbury; loving wife, Shirley Mae Mender Salsbury; son, Larry Dean Salsbury; and brothers, Don Salsbury, Kenneth Salsbury, and Dalton Salsbury.

Carl is survived by his children, Yvonne Goss and husband Blake, Craig Salsbury and wife Joan, Tina Duncan and husband Robert, and Misty Bausell and husband John; grandchildren, Brandy Archer and husband Noah, Brian Goss and wife Jeannie, Bruce Goss and wife Jessica, Kate Rieke and husband Gavin, Bridget Hobson and husband Chase, Michaila Duncan, Bethany Bausell, Benton Bausell, and Michael Bausell; and 5 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carl’s name to Heartsway Hospice at 437 W. Panola St., Carthage, TX 75633.

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Christopher “Chris” Benton Culpepper, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2018, in Orange.

Chris was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ben and Gloria Culpepper on June 24, 1973.  A 1991 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School in Orange, Texas, he attended Lamar University and Midland College, where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Ben Culpepper.

Chris is survived by his mother, Gloria Culpepper, of Georgetown.  He is also survived by his three siblings: Beth Turley and her husband, Lee Turley, of Beaumont; Susan Arnold and her husband Chris Arnold, of Georgetown; and Andrew Culpepper, of Georgetown.

Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church of Orange officiating.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church of Orange.

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Reginald “Reggie” Allen Osborne, 46, of Orange, passed away on September 2, 2018, in Beaumont.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 21, 1971, he was the son of Edward Kent Osborne. Reggie was a very talented musician, who could play all kinds of instruments, including the piano, guitar, bass, and fiddle. He was a great father who had an immense love for his children. Reggie was a good man, who would take the shirt off his back for anyone, and was greatly loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and Uncle Ernie Osborne.

He is survived by his children, Joshua and Jada Osborne of Vidor; mother of his children, Cynthia Marie Osborne; mother-in-law, Alice Leavings; siblings, Michael Osborne and wife Charlotte of Lumberton, and Billy Raley and wife Callie of Conroe; Uncle Vince and Julie Osborne, Aunt Celia and cousin Barron Klima, and Aunt Brenda..

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Marie Mitchell Boyd Johnson, 101, of Orange, Texas, died on September 4, 2018, in Galveston, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1916, on a farm in Upshur County, Texas, to parents Minnie Newsom Mitchell and Luther Smith Mitchell. She grew up on that farm and attended a one room school to begin her education. She attended College of Industrial Arts (now known as Texas Woman’s University), and later received her undergraduate degree from Lamar University. She and her husband and two children moved to Orange during WWII. After her first husband died she returned to school and received a Master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. She taught in the Orange Public School system until she reached the age of 70.

She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and sewing. Marie made many doll clothes for the Salvation Army dolls that were given away at Christmas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Andrew R. Boyd; second husband, H.T. Johnson; daughter, Betty Boyd Dedinas; sister, Edith Mitchell Coffey; and brothers, Billy and L.S. Mitchell.

She is survived by her son, David Boyd and wife Carolyn of Galveston; son-in law, Robert Dedinas of Newark, Delaware; step-son, Henry Johnson and wife Elizabeth of Rockwall, Texas; niece, Lucyann Hopkins and husband Dr. Jerry Hopkins of Center, Texas; nephew, Dr. James Burnett and wife Janie of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Stacy Dedinas and husband Steve Cason of Greenfield, Delaware, John Dedinas and Laura Williams of Plano, Texas, Daniel Dedinas of Newark, Delaware; step-grandchildren, Mary Thacker and husband Dr. Ike Thacker of Dallas, Henry Johnson and wife Rose of California, Tom Johnson and wife Debbie of California; and great-grandchild, Elizabeth Williams of Plano, Texas; along with numerous great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Claybar Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2018, with visitation prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m.. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Umbenhauer of First Presbyterian Church.

Burial will take place at Gilmer City Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Jerry Hopkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, at 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers for the past 5 months: Jackie Williams, Diana Holmes, Brandi Spoons, and Renee Spoons.

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Albert M. “Al” Bussell, Jr., age 69, of Sunset Acres passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM, with Brother Billy Burch officiating at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange Texas. Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home.

Al was born on Sunday, March 20, 1949, in Orange, Texas to parents, Linnie “Lois” (Kelley) and Albert M. Bussell, Sr. He was a resident of the Hartburg/Sunset Acres communities for the majority of his life. Al was a very loving, good hearted man who loved his family dearly.His grandchildren were the light of his life.

Al was considered the designated “cooker” and one of the founding members, along with his wife Debbie, of a group called The Honey Doo’s. This was a group of close family and friends that held numerous benefits over the years to help families fundraise to pay for funerals and/or medical expenses for their loved ones. Being able to help those in need was what he enjoyed doing and he never turned anyone away.

In his free time, he enjoyed the company of his friends playing cards, watching any motor sports (but NASCAR was his favorite), or catching whatever game was on at the time. His favorites to watch, of course, were the Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys. Al was a husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many. He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Al is preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Deborah Nan Bussell; parents, Linnie “Lois” and Albert M. Bussell,Sr.

Al is survived by his daughters, Becky Stanley and her husband Darrell of Sunset Acres, and Ashlei Bussell of Orangefield; brothers, David Rodney Bussell, Randy Bussell and wife Terry, and Don Bussell and wife Sharon; sisters, Brenda Bendo and husband LeeRoy, and Van Taylor; grandchildren, Nathan Stanley, Masey Stanley, Bailee South, Abigail Stanley, and Brynlee South.

Pallbearers include Brandon Bussell, Bobby Bussell, Corey Hanks, Devin Bussell, Roy Bussell, Ed Bean, Delton Haley, and Tommy Lee. Honorary pallbearers include James Wilson, Jerry Moore, Tom Rooney, Chyenne Bussell, Tyler Bussell, Jody Bussell, Jeremy Hanks, and Trey Bussell.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can personally be made to the family.

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Johnny Andrew Campbell, age 69, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM, with Brother John Fortenberry officiating, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Johnny was born on Monday, September 13, 1948, in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Effie (Packwood) and Johnnie Campbell. He was a lifetime resident of Deweyville, Texas, where everyone knew him. He met the love of his life when he met his wife, Teresa (Linscomb) Campbell. They were blissfully married for 49 years and together for 54 years. Johnny was a Sailor in the United States Navy and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a very proud veteran with all the dignity in the world for the American Flag and the freedom that he helped fight for as he served his country with pride. He was a very loving, good hearted, man who loved his family dearly. Johnny was described as an amazing human being by many people. He made a career as a Blacksmith working for GulfCo. in Orange, Texas. Not a single person ever had anything other than good and positive things about Johnny. He was always very involved with his daughter and wife no matter what was going on. When Johnny was younger, he loved to hunt and fish. He especially loved to deer hunt and did so each time he got the chance. His cooking was nothing short of impeccable and every single thing he cooked was absolutely delicious. If you knew Johnny, you knew he loved to talk on the phone and you always knew if he got you on the phone, you were going to be there for a while, although it was always a good conversation. Gardening and canning were also amongst the things the he enjoyed doing when time and life allowed. Johnny was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, Effie (Packwood) and Johnnie Campbell; brother, Robbie Campbell and sister, Juanita Neal.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Teresa Campbell; daughter, Andrea Stipelcovich and husband Joel of Deweyville, Texas; brother, Jeff Campbell and wife Mary of Deweyville, Texas; sisters, Joyce Addison and husband Larry of Zwolle, Louisiana and Joan May and husband Keith and Jonesville, Louisiana; grandchildren, Thomas Andrew Stipelcovich and Abbigail LaReese Stipelcovich.

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William F. Barstow died peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was 81. The cause was complications from Parkinson’s disease. Though he spent his career in the machine tool business, Bill loved music and was a lifelong devotee of choral singing. He sang in the Cornell Glee Club and was a member of the Vocal Majority barbershop chorus from 1974-1989, which won five SPEBSQSA gold medals during that period. He was the VM’s president in 1984. Bill also served two terms as Board President of the Dallas new music ensemble Voices of Change, and was its treasurer for a decade. An enthusiastic golfer, Bill volunteered at Texas’ Byron Nelson Golf Classic for a record 42 years. As a teenager, he was a charter subscriber to Sports Illustrated. He became an avid participant in Fantasy Football, Basketball, and Baseball leagues. William Forrester Barstow was born in Philadelphia on September 3, 1937. His parents moved frequently throughout the midwest, eventually settling in suburban Cleveland. Upon graduation from Rocky River High School, Bill attended Cornell University, studying industrial and mechanical engineering. He completed his education at University of Houston, earning a B.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1962. He married Olivia Howe of Houston in 1962. They had two children. The marriage ended in divorce in 1985. After working for Warner and Swasey in Cleveland, Chicago, and Indianapolis, Bill moved to Dallas in 1969 to accept a position with Wessendorf Nelms. He founded W.F. Barstow Machinery in 1974. In the mid-1990s his focus shifted to quality control, and he established a successor venture, ProQual Resources. He retired in 2015. Bill married author and program annotator Laurie Shulman in 1987. They lived in Dallas until 2015, when they moved to Charlottesville. He will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, humor, and big heart. Memorial services in Virginia and Texas will be held at later dates. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Symphony Society or Hospice of the Piedmont, www.hopva.org. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laurie Shulman of Keswick; his sister, Elizabeth Calhoon of St. Paul, Minn.; his son, William F. Barstow Jr. of West Orange, Texas; his daughter, Amy B. Wright of Fort Worth, Texas, and four grandchildren.

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The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Josephine Declouet, 85, of Orange, will be Thursday, September 13^th, 2018 at 11 a.m. at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.

She died September 6^th.

A native of Deweyville, TX, she spent several years working at Briggs Quality Cleaners and Pinehurst Nursery.

Survivors include 3 sons, Lawrence Gant, Adam Declouet, Jr., and Charles Declouet (Frankie) all of Orange, 5 daughters, Dorothy Steele and Eva Miller both of Orange, Janice Ford of Port Arthur, TX, Angella Hinson (Cregg) of Cypress, TX and Pamela Arnett (Patrick) of Tomball, TX, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

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Trudy Ladnier Bell of Orange went to be with the Lord on August 29th 2018. Trudy was born November 16th 1957 in Mobile, Alabama and grew up on Dauphin Island. Trudy moved to Orange in 1991 where she worked as a legal secretary for 26 years. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Bell, mother in law Maurine Bell, son Gary Bell and wife Kimberly, daughter Crissany Holbrook and husband Michael, son Dale Driskell, Granddaughters Madison Norris and Krista Holbrook, grandson Dylan Holbrook, Great grandson Dean Nolan Norris, brother Karl Raymond ladnier and a host of friends and other relatives. There will be a Memorial service held on September 15th 2018 at 10:00a.m. at North Orange Baptist Church. The family will be at the church at 9:00a.m. to visit with friends. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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Lucy “Nell” Bass Williams was born to Pearl Evans Bass and Sam J. Bass in Fordyce, Arkansas, on August 9, 1922. As the baby of the family she had two older brothers, Sam and Doug, and was the apple of her father’s eye. Nell’s mother passed away in 1935 and when her father married Birdie Bass, she gained two sisters, Betty and Peggy. Nell graduated from high school in Hopeville, Arkansas.
She married Houston P. Williams, Sr., on September 14, 1940. On December 15, 1943, their son, Houston Philmore “Phil” Williams, Jr., was born. The family moved to Mauriceville, Texas, to open Texla Lumber Company with the Williams brothers and their father Buck Williams.
Nell was a prayer warrior and prayed fervently for her family and friends. She studied God’s Word daily and loved to listen to her favorite pastors on TV. Nell taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville for 50 years, teaching Sunbeams, GA’s, and the young married women. Nell was a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker. She was an accomplished artist and loved china painting and needle work. She and Houston loved to hunt, fish, and travel in their RV with family and friends. Following the death of her husband, Nell moved to the family ranch in Montell, Texas, to be close to Phil and his family. Nell taught the ladies’ Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Camp Wood and could usually be found in a rear pew on the piano side on Sunday mornings.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Houston; her mother, Pearl Bass; her father, Sam Bass, Sr.; her brothers, Sam, Jr. and Doug Bass; and her nephew, Bernie Douglas Bass. She is survived by her son, Phil Williams and his wife Frances; her grandchildren, Shelli and (John) Carnes, Luci and (Greg) Harmon, Trey and (Becky) Williams; her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, and Zoe Carnes; Ashley, Wesley, and Jacob Harmon; and Landrie, Madison, and Houston Williams; her sister, Betty Tettleton; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends, and her beloved dog, Bitsy. Nell died peacefully in her sleep at 1 am Tuesday, September 11 and her body will be laid to rest next to her loving husband of 57 years in Nacogdoches Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas; but her soul is dancing with Jesus.
Visitation will be at Rushing Estes Knowles Funeral Home in Uvalde on Thursday, 9/13 from 5-9
Funeral will be at First Baptist Church in Camp Wood on Friday 9/14 at 11
Graveside service will be at Nacogdoches Sunset Cemetery on Saturday 9/15 at 3

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Raymond Beckwith Ferris, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 PM until service time. Committal and Rite of Interment will immediately follow services at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, in Orange, Texas.

Raymond was born on Friday, May 27, 1927, in Roanoke, Virginia to parents, Octavia (Murray) and Ray William Ferris. He was a long time resident of Orange, Texas for 53 years, but lived all over & traveled the world. while in the military. Raymond made a career as a Sailor in the United States Navy, where he saw many different places and made many memories. Raymond was about as proud a Sailor as they come and was a very dignified veteran with all the respect in the world for the American Flag and the freedom that he helped fight for as he served his country with pride. He met the love of his life when he met his wife, Jessie (Welch). They were blissfully married for 53 years.  When he had the time, he loved to fish, swimming, card games, puzzles, dominoes and a little bit of gardening. He also loved making money and pretty women. Raymond was educated when it came to electronics and enjoyed all the latest technology. He was an undeniable, hardcore democrat that would talk politics with you anytime, anywhere. Raymond loved babies and especially his grandchildren, as they brought much joy to his life. Raymond was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, & great great grandfather, brother and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Octavia and Ray Ferris; sons, Richard Ferris and Robert Ferris; brother, Archie Ferris.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jessie Ferris; daughters, Martha Walker and husband John Walker and Connie Swenson; sons, Phillip Ferris and wife Barbara, Paul Ferris and wife Donna, Dennis Ferris and wife Robyn; grandchildren, Stacy Prato and husband Joe, Andrew Ferris and wife Eva, Adam Ferris and wife Samantha, Emmylou Dooley and husband Lance, Amanda Frederico and husband Evan, Dylan Ferris, Meredith Walker, Natalie Hardee and husband Bradley, Grand children, Stacie Ferris,Wesley Flores, Ashley Kennedy and husband John Kennedy V, Shea Swenson and wife Linnea Swenson,  Michael Cherry Sr.; Great-grandchildren, Cooper Prato, Rylan Ferris, Eli Ferris, Chloe Ferris, Brooks Dooley, Caroline Dooley, Parker Dooley, Adaline Frederico, Kaden Flores, Alana Flores, Austin Flores, Jaxon Watts, Jaelynn Kennedy, Olivia Swenson, Rilei Hass, Michael Cherry, Jr. and Brandon Cherry; Great Great -grandchildren, Emberly Flores and Carson Cherry.

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Louisa “Lou” Sterling Parker, 96, of Ormond Beach, Florida, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2018, in Ormond Beach, FL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

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

Born in Orange, Texas, on November 2, 1921, she was the daughter of Daniel Sterling and Edna Honeycutt Sterling.She and her husband Bobby Parker enjoyed traveling and she especially enjoyed cruises with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the absolute light of her life.Lou was a member of her beloved First Christian Church in Orange for 83 years and was the official “hugger and greeter” at Sunday services for many years. There is no doubt she was received at heaven’s gate with outstretched arms. Welcome home, thy good and faithful servant

She is survived by her children, Dianne Noguess Udstuen, of Chama, NM, Maureen Noguess Star, of Ormond Beach, FL, and Norma Parker Martin, of Chandler, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous other loving family and friends.  The family requests with gratitude that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First Christian Church, 611 9th St., Orange, TX 77630.

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Jonathan Moss Powell, 90, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, September 12^th, 2018.

Graveside services will commence at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 20^th, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange, Texas with Reverend Barry Bradley officiating.  Arrangements are with Claybar Funeral Home.

Jonathan was born in Gadsden, Alabama on July 17^th, 1928 to Eloise Moss Powell and William L. Powell.

Jonathan married Rosemary Lackey in Birmingham, Alabama in 1952.  In 1971, they moved to Orange, where Jonathan worked for US Steel until his retirement.  He formed valuable lifelong friendships during his employment with US Steel.

Jonathan was active at First Baptist Church and served as a deacon.  He was a Master Mason for over sixty-five years and served with the Lion’s Club.  Jonathan enjoyed traveling and spent happy times in Maui and Hilton Head.

Jonathan is best remembered as having lived a godly example for this children and grandchildren.  His kindness and generosity were extended to all he knew.  Jonathan was a loving and devoted husband and father to Rosemary, and to his four daughters.

Family members honoring Jonathan’s memory include daughters Rosemary Duffey and husband Len of Paradise Valley, Arizona; Jane Powell of Houston, Texas; Jennifer Eades and husband Brian of Delta, Colorado; and Joan Bonnington and husband Paul of Houston, Texas; and sister-in-law Jane Crawford and brother-in-law Clarence, of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Grandchildren include Holley Duffey Stacy of Scottsdale, Arizona, Jonathan Duffey of Phoenix, Arizona, Christina Bonnington of Belmont, California, Katherine Bonnington of Rockville, Maryland, Lauren Eades of Washington DC, Rachel Eades of Houston, Texas and great-grandson, Kai Stacy.   Niece and nephews Monty Crawford, Littleton, Colorado, Laurie Chronopoulos, Fort Collins, Colorado and Steve Stine, Birmingham, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Baptist Church at 7637 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Orange, TX 77632, would best honor Jonathan’s life.

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H. “Mully” Mulhollan, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Jerell Mulhollan.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 27, 1927, he was the son of Wilfred H. Mulhollan, Sr. and Mary Armstrong. He proudly served our country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force as a Control Tower Operator and was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal. He was a retired process operator with DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange for 36 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and playing golf. Mully will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Gulf Health Care Center; the staff of Kindred Hospice; and dear friends of the family, Randy Hebert and Loral Hammond for their tender and loving care given to Mully.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Mary Mulhollan; his loving wife of 41 years, Carolyn June (Vick) Mulhollan; and his sister-in-law, Barbra Mulhollan.

He is survived by his children, Carolyn Jeanis and husband Louis of Orangefield, and Jerell Mulhollan and wife Phyllis of Scottsdale, Arizona; his grandchildren, Gregory Jeanis and wife Carrie, Lucas Jeanis and wife Hillary, Joy Mulhollan, and Scott Mulhollan; his great-grandchildren, Zoe Jeanis, Olivia Jeanis, and Layla Jeanis; and his siblings, Gary Wayne Mulhollan of Orange, and Mary Ann Richard and husband Joe of Orangefield.

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Michael Raymond Hagan, Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2018, in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Reverend Daniel Hagan. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 30, 1947, he was the son of Wilbert Otis Hagan and Dorothy Julia (Taylor) Hagan. Michael worked as a Diesel Mechanic, proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was Purple Heart Recipient. He was a member of numerous organizations including the present Commander of Chapter 236-Disabled American Veterans in Vidor, TX, and past Commander, Secretary, and Treasurer of American Veterans Chapter 64 in Wilburton, OK. Michael was a lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 292 in Beaumont, VFW of Port Neches Chapter 4820, American Legion Post 49 in Orange, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 236 in Vidor, and the Purple Heart Association Chapter 727 of New Llano, LA. He was a lifetime shareholder at the United Spanish War Veterans Colony and past board member several times in Wilburton, OK. Michael was a member of the Deer Cove Hunting Club and enjoyed spending time fishing, shrimping, hunting, and skinning hides. He spent his childhood as a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Michael enjoyed sports, was an ASA Umpire, and worked the chains for the high school football games. He was an avid fan of the Houston Astros baseball team and the West Orange- Stark High School football team. He loved car racing and had a lifetime pass to N. H. R. A. drag racing. Michael loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Dorothy Hagan; sisters, Joan Hagan and Claira Dee Baker; brothers, Walter Hagan and Larry Hagan; granddaughter, Felicity Starr Hagan; and his brother-in-law, Ed Baker.

Those left to cherish Michael’s memory include his loving wife, Ida Hagan; children, Michael R. Hagan, Jr. and wife Cynthia Naomi, of Orange and Roy Randolph Hagan and wife Donna Gail, of Orange; grandchildren, Brittany Mae Hagan, of Houston, Michael R. Hagan, III and wife Randi, of Orange, Roy “R.J.” Hagan, II, of Orange, and Serenity Faith Hagan, of Orange; great-grandchildren, Felicity Savanna Hagan and Cameron Reed Hagan, both of Orange; and his siblings, Kenneth E. Hagan, Sr. and wife Nadine, Cecilia Krivick and husband Rick, and James Hagan.

Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Bergeron, Michael Hagan III, Roy “R.J.” Hagan, Dylan Frazier, Orlando Reyes and Efrain Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers are Dwain Schichtel and Jack Cogle.

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Mary was born in Chester, Texas to proud parents; Troy & Blanche Loving, but lived in Orange, Texas majority of her life. She was a sibling to 4 sisters and 1 brother.  Growing up, Mary always helped her Pawpaw Priest pick his oversized garden and help take it to town to sell.  Mary and her siblings always enjoyed doing that because as a reward, he would buy them sugar candy.  However, her most favorite past time memory is sitting under a shaded tree with her sisters and eating watermelon, while listening to her Pawpaw Priest share bible stories.  Mary attended high school at Vidor High School, where she met the man she would marry, Lester Freeman.  They were the epitome of high school sweethearts; they were inseparable and loved each other deeply. They married on January 1, 1954 before Lester had to leave for the Navy. Though they had to endure that time apart that just made their love for each other even stronger. Upon his arrival back home, they started to have children of their own. A daughter came first, who they named Wanda, and three years later, a son named Benny.  They began teaching Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, TX.  She loved teaching children about the Lord has always credited her Pawpaw Priest for her passion for teaching and her love for the Lord. Lester and Mary were married for an amazing 64 years; they lived to uphold the true meaning of love and marriage and have been inspiring role models for others to look up to.  Mary was one who genuinely loved life; she enjoyed cooking, being surrounded by her family and attending church every Sunday.

Mary is proceeded in death by her parents, Troy & Blanche Loving, her sisters Margaret Cornell and Billie Harper, and her grandson, Darrell Killian.  Surviving family includes, her loving husband, Lester Freeman. Her siblings; Willie Pitman and her husband, JD; Della Hemmingway and her husband, Barry; James Loving and his wife, Linda. Her children; Wanda Seago and her husband, Delvin of Mauriceville, Texas; Benny Freeman and his wife, Rhonda of Buna, Texas. She leaves behind her five grandchildren: Dustan Seago and his wife, Angie of Hudson Oaks, Texas; Derek Seago and his wife, Carol of Orange, Texas; Whitney Freeman of Vidor, Texas; Trevor Freeman and his wife, Hollie of Orange, Texas; and Abigail Freeman of Buna, Texas.  Her six beloved great grandchildren; Maddie, Noah and Sam Seago of Hudson Oaks, Texas; Hallie and Crew Freeman of Orange, Texas; and Jameson Seago of Orange, Texas. Last, but certainly not least, she leaves behind a large group of other friends and loved ones met thru her family and her beloved church family from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Texas.

Visitation is Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8pm and the service is Wednesday at 10am at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville.

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David Allen Cagle, 57, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas.

Born in Orange, Texas, on January 17, 1961, he was the son of Billy Cagle and Betty Newsom Cagle. David had a passion for serving his community and did so for many years including 3 years with the Bridge City Police Department, 4 years with the Port Arthur Police Department, 23 years with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), 6 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and serving 6 years as the Constable for Orange County Precinct 2. He graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, as well as being a firearms instructor, a Master Peace Officer, and was voted Readers’ Choice Best Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2017 and 2018. David was an excellent carpenter and loved working around the house. During his time in Mauriceville he enjoyed trail riding with his horses, being on his tractor, and fishing. David loved to entertain friends and family at his home, relaxing on the beach, barbequing, and even entering barbeque competitions.  He loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. David will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Betty Cagle.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Kathy Cagle; children, DJ Cagle and wife Kassi, of Mountain Home, TX, Douglas Cagle and wife Dana, of Houston, TX, David Cagle and wife Summer, of Orange, TX, Christopher Whitehead and wife Kayla, of Buna, TX, and Carlee Whitehead, of Mauriceville, TX; grandchildren, Bertis Whitehead, Evan Whitehead, Paisley Lenz, Tucker Whitehead, Presley Cagle, Addi Whitehead, Tommy Cagle, Camilla Cagle, and Kyle Cagle; and his brothers, Timothy Cagle and wife Patrina, of London, England and Steven Cagle and wife Kathryn, of Nederland, TX.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Cagle, DJ Cagle, Douglas Cagle, Zach Cagle, Kevin Cagle, and Chris Whitehead.

Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

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Linda Kay Griffin Windham, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Timothy Linscomb, of Calvary’s Purchase Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas.

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

Born in Orange, Texas, on October 22, 1946, she was the daughter of Cecil Griffin and Belle (McClure) Griffin. Linda loved to spend time with her graduating class coordinating luncheons and reunions. She still enjoyed keeping up with the West Orange – Stark football scores, even in her worst health. Linda was a very loving mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Belle Griffin.

Linda is survived by her sons, Kane Windham and Todd Windham and girlfriend Kortni McNulty, all of Orange; granddaughter, Lexie Reeves and husband Anthony, of Colorado Springs; and her brothers, Don Griffin and wife Shirley; Rex Griffin and wife Carol, and Jerry Griffin and wife Mary, all of Orange.

Linda’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of The Meadows, the staff of Harbor Hospice, and to the Stark High School Class of 1965.

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On  September 17,  2018 , Joe Dan Harris went home to be with The Lord.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney with Rev. Russell Penney and Barbara Maddox officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro.  A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

On December 5, 1939, he was born in Houston to Algie Lee and Velma Lake Harris.  Joe Dan and his parents would soon move to Cherokee County, Texas, but with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the need for labor in the war effort escalated dramatically.  After several brief stays in temporary housing, including a converted dairy barn, Orange, Texas became home.  Joe Dan was an outstanding athlete with incredible hand-eye coordination.  In his youth he is most remembered as a baseball pitcher. However, in adulthood, golf, billiards and bow hunting would become his passions.  In 1957, Joe Dan graduated from Stark High School and attended Texas A&M, Sam Houston State University, and Lamar University.  In 1962, he was hired as a mechanic at DuPont’s Sabine River Works plant where he was ultimately promoted to the position of Foreman.  Joe Dan remained with SRW until his retirement in 1998. He also served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve as a Boatswain Mate2nd from 1962 until 1970. Joe Dan was a true patriot.

On September 27, 1963, he and Karen Kay Runnels were joined in marriage.  That 55 year union produced 3 sons and all the needs of a growing family.  In addition to his DuPont duties, Joe Dan was a commercial fisherman, owned a shrimp boat, and he and Kay operated a greenhouse business.  When he wasn’t working, he taught his sons to play baseball, hit a golf ball, fish, hunt, and most importantly to do the right thing and love The Lord.

After retirement, Joe Dan and Kay traveled to many destinations.  They enjoyed many golf trips with friends, vacations with the family and hunting trips.  He also bow hunted across the United States, Newfoundland, and Namibia.  In 2016 Joe Dan and Kay built their dream home in the White Bluff community.  In that home, they hosted friends on countless occasions, and Joe Dan had on-going billiards tournaments for years as Kay supplied the men with snacks and beverages.  Joe Dan and his friends had regular golf games where he often shot at or near his age.  Even when he could no longer play, he would go to the clubhouse to input the scores into the computer for others. Over the years, he and his youngest son Eriic won nearly every golf tournament hosted at White Bluff.

Survivors include his wife Kay; sons Judge Lee Harris and wife Holly; Matthew Harris and wife Sandra;  and Eriic Harris and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brett, Madison, Sarah, Zachery, Kade and Ryan; and 2 great grandchildren, Ty and Ethan.  He was a member of Prairie Valley Baptist Church in Whitney.

The family asks that every man who knew and loved Joe Dan to regularly get their PSA checked and see a urologist.  Any increase in PSA is too much!

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hill County C.A.R.E.S, Inc., P.O. Box 783, Whintey, TX 76692.

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Michael “Mikey”Aaron Deming, age 41 of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away after his long battle with diabetes on Tuesday, September 18, 2018  in Orange, Texas. Family and friends will gather from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Dorman Funeral Home to celebrate Mikey’s life.

Mikey was born in Orange, Texas on November 5, 1976 to Lucy Anthonette Aaron Deming and David Arthur Deming. Mikey worked for many years as a bagger and stocker at Market Basket in Mauriceville. He enjoyed his remote controlled cars and was a longtime member of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend that will be missed greatly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Lucy Deming.

Survivors include his four siblings, Deborah Thibodeaux and her husband Glenn of Mauriceville, TX, Rose Deming of Anchorage, AK, Ray Deming and his wife Wanda of Livingston, TX and Clint Deming of Livingston, TX. Nieces and nephew, Christina Thibodeaux, James Thibodeaux and Lisa Thibodeaux.

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