Alvin “Johnny” Perry, II., 50, of Buna, Texas, passed away on October 1, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Doug Loomis.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Panama City, Florida, on July 10, 1968, he was the son of Alvin John Perry and Deborah Denham Perry Sunderland. Johnny was an avid reader, a great cook, and a dedicated Jeopardy fan. He will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin John Perry; and grandfather, Billy Gene Denham.

He is survived by his mother, Deborah Sunderland; grandmother, Evelyn Forehand Denham; siblings, Daniel Sunderland and wife Ronda, Rachel Storey and husband Judd, Rebekah Fry and husband Rusty, and David Sunderland; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

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Jack Bradberry, 87, of Center, passed away October 2, 2018, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Pastor Sherry Harding officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Bradberry was born July 13, 1931, in Shelby County, to Ray Bradberry and Margarete Cannon Bradberry. He retired from Bayer Corporation after 28 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Bradberry enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle. Traveling was also among his favorite things to do. He was a Past Worthy Patron of Order of Eastern Star #342. Mr. Bradberry was also a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville for 65 years, where he served as Past Worshipful Master. He was also a longtime member of El Mina Shrine in Galveston.

He is survived by
Wife of 67 years: Billye Bradberry

Son: Billy Frank Bradberry and wife, Reatha

Grandchildren:
Jessica Bradberry
Jacklyn Bradberry
Jace Bradberry and Reece Beard

Great Granddaughter: Brooklyn Faith Adams

Brothers:
Charles Bradberry and wife, Sharon
Marcy Bradberry and wife, Robin

Niece: Amanda Bradberry Firth

Preceded in death by
Son: Jack E. Bradberry
Great Granddaughter: Emily Hope Adams
Parents: Ray Bradberry and Margarete Cannon Bradberry

Pallbearers will be members of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shelbyville Cemetery, PO Box 342, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

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Ronald “Ronnie” Frederick Eppler, age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. A memorial service will be held at the building of the Mauriceville Church, 14143 Highway 62 N in Orange, Texas on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM with visitation prior to services, at 1:00 PM. Brothers Jim McDonald, Christopher Eppler and Tim Stevens, will be officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Ron was born on Monday, June 3, 1946, in Racine, Wisconsin to parents, Eleanor (Beauchamp) and Frederick Eppler. Though he was known as “Ron” throughout his adult life, he was affectionately called “Ronnie” by his family when he was growing up (and still to this day). He had been a long time resident of Jasper, Texas before moving all over the south preaching the word of God. Ron and his family lived in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before settling back in Orange, TX with his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Molly. Ron was baptized into Christ in 1986 after much study with brother Jim McDonald. He began preaching full time in 1992.Ron worked as an evangelist for over 25 years with churches in Comanche, TX; Stillwater, OK; Tuckerman, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Danville, FL; and McAlester, OK. Ron was, first and foremost, a very faithful Christian that worked diligently visiting, helping the needy, and sharing things he built or grew in his garden. He enjoyed to garden and was known for his very green thumb and enormous gardens. Ron also enjoyed building things. He worked for Jim Walter Homes helping construct many beautiful homes throughout east and southeast Texas. He especially handcrafted a bed and changing table that his beloved grandchildren have all used. He was also proud to be a master electrician who knew his trade well. Ron was drafted into the Army and served with the engineers constructing items and transporting heavy equipment during the war in Vietnam. His family was everything to him and he truly cherished all of the love and memories he shared with them throughout the years. Ron was a son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Eleanor Eppler; son, Freddie Eppler; brother, Gerald “Jerry” Eppler and sister, Betty “Tootsie” Welcome.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diane Eppler; sons, Christopher Eppler and wife Molly of Mauriceville, Texas, and Matthew Eppler of Angleton, Texas; stepmother Judy Jacobs and husband George of Wisconsin; brothers, Bob Eppler and wife Carol of Racine, Wisconsin, Richard “Dick” Eppler and wife Colette of Georgia, and Rodger Eppler of Wisconsin; sisters, Judy Hughes and husband Jim of Wisconsin, Carol Nielson and husband Dave of Wisconsin, and Sharrie Ulcek of Wisconsin; and grandchildren: Graham Eppler, Cort Eppler and Phoebe Eppler.

The family would like to extend special thankfulness to Vidor Health and Rehab. The employees there patiently helped him with great love and care during his final months. Thank you.

As our father Abraham, “he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.” (Hebrews 11:10)

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Casing Elizabeth Sherman, 22, of Vidor, died Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born on August 30, 1996 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Bill and Angela Sherman.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 13, 2018 at Harmony Baptist Church in Vidor with a Celebration of Life in Claiborne Park following at 5:00, weather permitting.

To describe Casing would be difficult, because there is no one like Casing. She was generous and loving, and would give the shirt off her back to help others. She enjoyed a world of fantasy, whether it was attending the Texas Renaissance Festival or playing World of Warcraft.  She had an unmissable presence, with a trademark smile, firey red hair, and beautiful green eyes. Above all else, she was a fantastic mom to her son, Vincent. She was an ‘Awkward Angel’ and our baby girl, and will be sorely missed by all who had the chance to know her.

She is survived by her parents, Angela and Bill Sherman; son, Vincent Archer; grandparents, Judy & Jim Sherman, and Bonnie Dorn; sisters, Maison Sherman and Ahlindra Sherman, aunts, Ellen Behn, and Robin Dorn; uncles, Timothy Sherman, Matthew Sherman, Jeff Dorn, Billy Dorn, and Matthew Dorn; the father of her son, Johnny Archer; as well as numerous other family.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Bill Dorn; Uncle Jimmy Sherman Jr, and Uncle Buzz Sherman.

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Eugene C. Hinson, 63, of Orange, passed away on October 5, 2018, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Bankard.

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

Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 23, 1954, he was the son of Darrol Hinson and Bobbie Ellen (Pate) Hinson. Eugene was many things in his life time, a loving husband, an exceptional father, a good friend, and a great man of God. In his younger days, he loved boating, hydrosliding, and bass fishing. Eugene was a hard worker, and took pride in his yard.  He was a longtime member of North Orange Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully served his Lord. Anywhere Eugene went, he attracted all with his charisma and personality, never meeting a stranger and making him well loved by all he came into contact with. Eugene will be dearly missed by all those who got the chance to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrol and Bobbie Hinson; his grandparents; and brother, Weldon Hinson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sheila Kay Hinson; children, Kristy Ann Watson and husband Phillip, Samantha Pitts and husband Justin, Tabitha Hartgen and husband Robert, and Melinda “Mel” Houston; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Darwin Hinson and wife Jan, Jerald Hinson and wife Gail, Clarance Hinson and wife Linda, and William Hinson; along with numerous nieces and nephews & a host of friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathan Pitts, Connor Pitts, Cayden Pitts, Caleb Hartgen, Tyler Hartgen, Skip Force and Jimmy Umfrid.

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Charles E. Rowley
January 30, 1956 – October 1, 2018

Charles Rowley, known to friends as “Chuck”, passed away October 1, 2018, at the age of 62.

A native to Orange, Chuck graduated from Little Cypress – Mauriceville in 1974 and went on to serve in the US Navy from 1974 – 1979. He is survived by his daughter Skylar Rowley, son Dakota Rowley, and their mother Jill Rowley. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 1:30p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Orange.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Fisher House Foundation, a charity which provides services for veterans and their families.

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Mary Frances Dorman Vassar, 69, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on October 6, 2018, in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 12, 1949, she was the daughter of Hershel D. Dorman and Lois Green Dorman.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Vassar.

She is survived by her children, Richard Vassar, Jr. and wife Shawn, of Vinton, LA, Teena McElveen and husband Mark, of Moss Bluff, LA, and Kristi Tyree and husband Tom, of Carlyss, LA; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

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

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William Franklin Yelverton, 77, of Orange, passed away on October 6, 2018, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at First Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at First Pentecostal Church.

Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, on June 1, 1941, he was the son of H.B. Yelverton and Julia (Cummins) Yelverton. Will bravely served his country in the United States Navy. He was a longtime member of First Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Will enjoyed everything about cars, especially driving them fast. He was a loving husband, father, and brother, always making those around him laugh, and never meeting a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.B. and Julia Yelverton; step-mother, Lila Yelverton; sisters, Eloise Socia, Louise Hammett, Jackie Bates, and Billie Malley; and brothers, Burnice Yelverton, J.B. Yelverton, and Toxie Yelverton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Becky Yelverton; daughter, Melissa Yelverton; sisters, Glenda Ricks and husband Marvin and Grace Socia; and sister-in-law, Suzanne Thomas and husband Glynn; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Phillip Williams, Larry Hammett, Larry Mayfield, Kendall Pierce, Glynn Thomas, and Ed Reed. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Meshell and Gordon Anthony.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Pentecostal Church at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange, TX 77630.

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David Warren Fortenberry

1957-2018

Lovingly known by his family and friends as Bubba, left this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father, September 27, 2018, due to complications of a stroke. Bubba was raised in Woodville, and when not on the road working, he made his home with his wife, Anniece, in W. Orange, TX. He is preceeded in death by his father, Charles Fortenberry and mother Evelyn Fortenberry. He was a Welder Foreman, Supervisor of plant storage tanks and made many co-worker friends in his trade. He had a passion for fishing and golf. He is survived by his wife, Anniece Brown Andress and 3 sisters, Medina, Cassandria, and Jeannie, and many nieces and nephew, and other family members. He left footprints on all of our hearts that will be there forever. We will see you in heaven.

I love you-Anniece

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Jerry Anthony Authement, 78, of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Round Rock, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1940 to William and Yolanda Authement.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas until his retirement when he and Carolyn moved to the hill country of Georgetown, Texas. He was the first graduate of the first class of West Orange High School in 1958. Jerry was also a retiree of 36 years from DuPont Sabine River Works where he worked as a Maintenance Mechanic and he was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

He was a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather who was his granddaughters’ biggest fan at all school and sporting events. Jerry enjoyed traveling to new cities and countries with Carolyn and would reminisce about these adventures with his family who loved to hear his stories.

Jerry was a naturally talented craftsman, building homes, toys, jewelry, cattle equipment and many special items requested by his wife, daughter and granddaughters. He loved spending time watching Aggie football games with his alumni granddaughters and passed on his love of building and crafting to his granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Yolanda Authement; siblings, Floyd and Lloyd Authement, Ruby Gibbens and James Authement.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Bass Authement, his daughter Kelli Anderson and husband Mark of Bridge City, Texas, his granddaughter Erin Cooper and husband Seth of Dripping Springs, Texas, and granddaughter Lauren Zeto of Orange, Texas. Jerry also leaves two brothers, Jackie Authement and wife Barbara of Buna, Texas, and Thomas Authement of Orange, Texas as well as his loving nieces and nephews. Jerry was anxiously awaiting the birth of his first great-grandson in February of 2019.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018, at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow the Mass at St. Mary Mausoleum.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Rosary will be led by Deacon Larry David at 7:00 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Seth Cooper, Jackie Authement, Jr., Tom Authement, Clayton Adams, Lucien Kennedy and Oscar Ray.

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Vera “Dani” Dan Watson, 90, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas. Officiating will be George and Jerry Barron.

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

Born in Rockwall, Texas, on November 24, 1927, she was the daughter of Gilbert “Bud” Leon Cade and Abbie “Miss Abbie” Dees. Dani was a member of Community Christian Church in Orange. She spent many years working as a secretary at Firestone and Phillips before retiring. Dani was a fantastic cook and even won many cooking contests. She was a very talented self-taught artist who enjoyed painting, drawing, woodworking, stained-glass, sewing, and poetry. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who came to know and love her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Forrest Watson; sons, Tommy May Watson and Keith Watson; grandson, Todd Cross; and her siblings, Abbie Dees Endacott and Gil Cade.

Dani is survived by her children, Bridget Obannion and husband Drake, of Lumberton and John Watson, of Seabrook; grandchildren, Taylor Watson, Wesley Watson and wife Emily and Michele Cross; 7 great-grandchildren; and her good friends, Jerry and Dot.

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Dolores Vice Delahoussaye, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Burial will follow the service at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Leroy, Louisiana, on October 1, 1937, she was the daughter of Clarfey Vice and Azelie Breaux Vice. Dolores was a long time member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. She enjoyed babysitting, shopping, and loved to spend time with her family and cook for them. Dolores will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarfey and Azelie Vice; her loving husband of 34 years, Calvin Delahoussaye; grandchild, Donald Wayne Breaux; great-grandchildren, Chloe Breaux and Blaine Potter; and her sisters, Neola Lege, Charlene Vice, Jean LeBlanc, and Joyce Gary.

Dolores is survived by her children, Cynthia Menard and late husband R.W. Menard, of Vinton, LA, Angela Breaux and husband Don, of Bridge City, Randall Delahoussaye and wife Beverly, of Bridge City, Roxanne Potter and husband Wayne, of Mauriceville, and Rose Wiley and husband Ken, of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Danielle, Dwayne, Dustin, Danae, Brett, Clint, Maleesa, Bobby, and Heather; great-grandchildren, Cale, Hunter, Hailey, Kamryn, Rayburn, Colton, Brooklyn, Dawson, Bryce, Kenslee, and Brantley; and her siblings, Naul Vice, John Vice, Curtis Vice, Rossa Bell Segura, Della Broussard, Florence Morvant, Margaret Hebert, Sarah Breaux, Arlene Segura, Darlene Menard, Shirley Thibodeaux, and Beverly Vice, all of Louisiana.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dwayne Breaux, Dustin Breaux, Brett Delahoussaye, Clint Delahoussaye, Shane Dorsey, and Chad Grubbs. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Wiley, Cale Breaux, Colton Grubbs, and Hunter Ford.

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James Eric Bingham, 76, of Orange, passed away on October 12, 2018, in Vidor, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Milner of Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on February 1, 1942, James was the son of James Riley Bingham and Mertie Gladys (Bean) Bingham.  James was a charter member and faithful servant of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was also a devoted member of the “Here to Eternity” Sunday school class.  He was a loyal and proud employee of Firestone of Orange, and retired after 43 years of service as an A-Operator. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to fix things and garden.  As a teenager, he was instrumental in starting the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department and he was an active volunteer for many years. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and church members.

James was preceded in death by parents, James and Mertie Bingham; his son, Mark Bingham; and his sister, Betty Grandon.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Bobbie Jean (Taylor) Bingham; his two sons, Eric Bingham and wife Lanie of Lumberton, and Anthony Bingham and wife Jennifer of Orange; his grandchildren, Kelly Gathings and husband Dylan of Fort Worth, Rachel Bingham of Austin, Tyler Bingham of Orange, Megan Smith of Orange, and Hunter Smith of Orange; and his sister, Jimmie Lou James and husband J.B. of West Orange.

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Harriet Faye McCorvy, age 72 of Orange, Texas passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at The Meadows in Orange, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange with Rev. David Jones officiating. Services are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Harriet was born on August 3, 1946 and was raised by her parents Frank J. John and Ena Lucille Folse John. She married the love of her life, James McCorvy, Sr. and the two shared 54 wonderful years together. The couple had eight children and were very dedicated to their family. Harriet and her husband James were the owners of Country Kitchen and Catering. She always loved to cook and had lots of training cooking for her eight children. Harriet enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ena John, her son James Edward McCorvy, Jr., her grandson Blake McCorvy and son-in-law Roy Allen Conway.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband James Edward McCorvy, Sr., four sons: Michael McCorvy and his wife Maria of Spring, TX, Brian McCorvy and his wife Melissa of Orange, TX, Donald McCorvy and his wife Amanda of Sour Lake, TX and Dennis McCorvy and his wife Vanessa of Spring, TX, three daughters; Denise Duran of Orange, TX, Brenda Lund and her husband Thomas “Bubba” of Orange, TX and Wendy Conway of Orange, TX and her eighteen grandchildren that she adored; Anthony Duran, Courtney Duran, Tyler McCorvy, Julie Lund, Gavin Weeks, Luke Weeks, Gracin McCorvy , Jett McCorvy, Tyler McCorvy, Jenna McCorvy, Cody McCorvy, Morgan McCorvy, Mason McCorvy, Brent Conway, RJ Conway, Michael Ortiz, Hannah McCorvy and Kylie Smith.

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Helen Louise Hayden, age 92 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born August 22, 1926 in Amarillo, Texas to parents L.B. Hayden and Bernice Hayden.

Miss Hayden’s family relocated to Orange, TX in the early 1940’s. Their residence for many years was at #2 Circle C in Orange, TX. After 30+ years of service, Helen retired from Dupont in Orange. She loved many pets especially her dog Daisy Mae. During the last years of her life she became a country girl converting from the big city life style. She took up residency with her nephew George Hayden and wife Rhonda in Dolen, TX. Helen dearly loved her great grandnieces: Keira S. Hayden and Klarissa F. Hayden daughters of Andrew and Keylee Hayden. Helen passed on to Glory in the comforting hands of family and friends at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Marcel Hayden; brother, Grant S Hayden; grandnephew, Grant S Hayden; and soul mate, A.R. “Sandy” Sanders.

Survivors include her nephews, George A. Hayden & Wife Rhonda, Ellis L Hayden & Wife Jackie; grandnephews & nieces, Andrew Hayden & Wife Keylee, Brigette Brown, Jamie Johnson, Lance Hayden; numerous great grandnephews & nieces; along with a host of close friends and church members at Pin Oak Baptist Church and Dupont.

The family will have a private memorial service. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Orange, Texas.

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Gussie Clark, 90, of Orange, TX, departed this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018.
A wake service will be held at El Bethel Baptist Church, 704 12th St., Orange, TX, on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Funeral service will be held at Scott Olive Baptist Church, 1050 Ewing St, Beaumont, TX, on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. with Entombment at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5215 N. 16th St, Orange, TX, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.
His love and memories will remain in the heart of his wife, Rutha D. Clark; son, James Kevin Knolley; daughters, Pamela Fisher (Jerry) and Tammie Smith; siblings, Jimmie Ola Brown, Tommie Lee Gauthia, Roy Lee Brown, Shirley May Clark McCastle, Jean Ellen Green (Robert), Michael Clark (Linda), Jeanette Clark, Marvin Clark (Robin), and Eddie Clark (Shinell); 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.

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Charles Cleveland Carr, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2018, at The Oaks Nursing Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 31, 1937, he was the son of Sereal Carr and Corrine Jackson Carr. Charles graduated from Southpark High School and received and Associate Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics from Lamar University. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to work for IBM as a repair technician for over 25 years. After his retirement from IBM Charles continued to work as a repair technician for Star Graphics. Charles enjoyed fishing, roller skating, motorcycles, boats, antique cars, camping, photography, and being at the beach. He was a family man who loved his family members very dearly. Charles will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sereal and Corrine Carr; his brother-in-law, Bobby Comer; and his special extended family member, Robert Todd Calaway.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Carr Buchanan and husband Kevin of Bridge City, and Dina Carr of Long Beach, California; his grandchildren, Kevin Lee Buchanan II and wife Victoria, Ashley Nicole Buchanan, and Dylan Matthew Buchanan; his great-grandchildren, Kameron and Ethan; his sister, Joe Ann Comer of Beaumont; his niece and nephew, Linda Sory and husband Kevin, and Richard Lynn Comer and wife Shari; his great-nieces and nephews, Lisa, Angela, John, James, Justin and Christi; numerous great-great-nieces and nephews; and his special extended family members, Rodney Eugene Calaway, wife Roni and children Jami and Jeff; Jodd Allen Calaway and wife, Angie, and Todd Calaway’s children, Jazmin, Jeremiah, and Jade; Patricia Greene, Jackie Doolittle, Debi, Ed, Ayva, and Emma Garcia, and Alex and Matt Perdue; Carol and Gary Buchanan.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Buchanan, Kevin Buchanan II, John Comer, Lynn Comer, and Dylan Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Sory and Justin Sory.

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Mark Alan Barnes lay down to rest for the last time Oct. 5, 2018 at his home in West Palm Beach Florida. He is back with his twin brother Kenneth Wayne and our Heavenly Father.
Born on Feb 18, 1962 in Port Arthur Texas to the parents Gene and Gayle Barnes. Mark went to St.Josephs school in Port Arthur through 7th grade where he served as an alter boy. Moving to Bridge City where he graduated class of 1980.
Growing up Mark loved to play baseball ride motorbikes camping and being on the water. Through the years he loved to work on motorcycles and fast cars.
After moving to Florida Mark built his own AC business. This is where he met the love of his life Lisa Rodriguez-Brown. Surviving children Sheena,Joshua and Joseph Barnes. Tyler and Samantha Manrodt. Grandchildren Teagan Findlay Jayson and Leonardo Barnes. Angelo,Antonio, Julian Manrodt. Tyler Manrodt Jr he was unable to meet.
Surviving parents Gene and Gayle Barnes. Brothers David and Jason Barnes. Sister Debbie Barnes-Longmire.
Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen
Service will be held at the grave side. 2pm on Oct 21st Orange Forest Lawn
2312 Irving St.
Orange Tex. 77630

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Herman “Moe” Litton, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow the Mass at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. with visitation to follow on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Montagne, Mike Jenkins, Wade Gillis, Kenny Christian, Butch Campbell, Robby Walker, Barry Walker, and Pat Walker.

Moe was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Helene Litton; and his parents, Herman and Oma Litton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Joy Litton; daughters, Sherry Litton Perdue and husband Edward, of Austin, and Mickey Litton Gisclar and husband Jackie, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Teri Peveto Daigle and husband Duke, of Fannett, Lisa Peveto, of Buna, Brooke Schaefer Harrison, of Bridge City, Phillip Schaefer, of Cypress, Clark Shores and wife Ingrid, of Groves, and Derek Shores, of Austin; great-grandchildren, Ty Daigle, Tanner Crumpton, Trace Crumpton, Carli Crumpton, Carson Shores, Alexandra Shores, Ross Schaefer, Ryland Schaefer, and Kyndall Harrison; and his step-sons, James Hellums, Larry Hellums, and Kim Hellums.

He grew up and attended high school in Gladewater, Texas.   He joined the Navy during World War II at the age of 17 and served on the USS Brush in the Pacific Theater.  After returning from the Navy he attended Stephen F. Austin where he was a letterman for the Lumberjack football team and received his Bachelors and Masters degrees.

His coaching career began in Hemphill, Texas in 1954.  He later coached in Jacksonville, Vidor, and Orangefield   In 1965, he transitioned from coaching to becoming an athletic trainer at Bridge City High School.  He was the first National Certified Athletic Trainer in Southeast Texas, was a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, and a charter member of the Texas Athletic Trainers Association.

Upon his retirement from Bridge City ISD in 1988, until 2008, he worked as a Sports Medicine Consultant for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, where he continued his passion for taking care of athletes, traveling to numerous schools that did not have a trainer from Hemphill to Anahuac

In addition to his professional career, he served on the Bridge City City Council, the Bridge City ISD School Board, was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1345 where he served as Worshipful Master; served as Assistant Municipal Judge for the City of Bridge City, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was Grand Marshall for the Bridge City Christmas Parade, 2017.

He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In 1999, he was inducted into the Southeast Texas Coach’s Hall of Fame, and in 2012 was honored as a Distinguished Alumni for Stephen F. Austin State University.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Herman “Moe” Litton Scholarship at Stephen F. Austin State University.  Gifts can be received online at  www.sfasu/edu/litton , or mail checks made payable to SFASU Foundation, P. O. Box 6092, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas. 75962-6092, or H. N. Litton Scholarship Fund, Bridge City High School.

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Jerald Winston Peveto, 88 years of age of Orange, Texas, passed on October 15, 2018 at 11:30 PM while being a resident of “Family Cares Private Nursing Home”. Family and friends will gather from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 18, 2018at Little Cypress Baptist Church on Little Cypress Drive. Services to honor Jerald’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Little Cypress Baptist Church with Brother David Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery on Wilkinson Road, off of FM 1130.

Jerald was born on July 21, 1930 in Orange, Texas to John Henry Peveto and Thelma (Eddleman) Peveto. He graduated from Stark High School in 1947, having began his schooling at Little Cypress. On April 11, 1953, he married the former Elaine Richardson of Silsbee, Texas. He served in the United States Army National Guard 36th Infantry in Orange from 1950 -1959. He was a carpenter all his working years, retiring in 1995. He built many homes in Orange, worked at Spencer Chemical and Spaw Glass Construction Company. He had a part in the construction of the buildings of Little Cypress Baptist Church. The last being, “The Family Life Center”.

He had been a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church since 1947 until his passing. He served in various ways during this time; teaching Sunday School classes, The Royal Ambassadors and serving on many committees over the years. When a need was presented, he would accept it and stayed with it until it was complete. Along with the work, he was an avid hunter in duck, deer and squirrel seasons. He loved camping and didn’t mind the rain and cold weather.

Jerald is preceded in death by his parents, John H. Peveto and Thelma Peveto; sister, Johnelle Peveto and brother, Weldon Peveto.

Jerald is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Peveto; three sons, Jerald Wayne Peveto and wife Glenda of Gist, TX, Michael Lane Peveto and wife Trudy of Montgomery, TX and Terryl Lynn Peveto and wife LaDawn of Mount Judea, Arkansas; grandchildren, Amanda Marie Peveto Gardovsky and husband Lathan, Blake Allen Peveto and wife Megan, Misty Nicole Peveto, Megan Nicole Peveto Sherrell and husband Jason, Amy Michelle Peveto and husband Jon and Dawn Marie Bush Wagner and husband Cliff; great grandchildren, Makenzie Paiyge Holland, Kyler Lathon Gardovsky, Oz Ryder Wagner, Piper Lynn Wagner, Nash Allen Peveto and Harper Grace Sherrell.

In Lieu of flowers, If you would like to, donations can be made to the Little Cypress Baptist Church building fund in Orange, TX.

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