Frederick T. “Fred” Currier, Jr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Meredith, New Hampshire, on November 14, 1924, he was the son of Frederick Tigh Currier, Sr. and Mildred Pond. Frederick served in the U.S. Army as a 2^nd Lieutenant in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Kiwanis- Golden K and a longtime member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in Orange. Frederick loved photography and singing. He will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Mildred Currier, Sr.; grandson, Tanner Sparks; brother, Ronald Currier.

He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Lee “Ellis” Currier; children, Bill Currier and wife Mitzie of Burkeville, Denise Campbell and husband Leslie of Waxahachie, and Theresa Sparks and husband Jay of Orange; five grandchildren, Cody Thompson, Dane Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Jennifer Sparks, and Eric Sparks; and 10 great-grandchildren, Haley, Nicklos, Zachary, LeAnne, Patrick, Natalie, Hannah, Caroline, Gunner, and Maverick.

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Robert L. “Bob” Williams, 89, of Orange, Texas, went to join three of his golfing buddies in Heaven on October 16, 2018.

Bob was born in Hahira, Georgia on February 16, 1929, but moved to Valdosta, Georgia with his mother and graduated from Valdosta High School in 1947. He attended Valdosta State College for a short while until he was drafted into the Army on October 16, 1950.

He was discharged in October of 1952. He had been promoted from Private to Sargent First Class, serving as Platoon Sargent at his time of discharge.

Bob began his professional career when he joined National Container Corp. as a purchasing clerk. He moved to maintenance as Planner Scheduler, then to Safety Director and Assistant Personnel Director in Valdosta.

He was transferred to the Island of Abaco in the Bahamas as personnel director for Owens Illinois of the Bahamas until 1967.

Bob moved to the Orange area in 1967 when the paper mill for Owens Illinois was being built north of Orange. He came here as Personnel Director for the Mills Western Woodlands. In 1968, he was promoted to Human Resources Manager of the mill, Woodlands and the wholly owned short line railroad, the Sabine River and Northern.

In 1976, Bob was transferred to Tomahawk, Wisconsin as manager of the company owned short line railroad, Marinette, Tomahawk, and Western.

He returned to Orange in 1977 to fill the job as Vice President and General Manager of the Sabine River and Northern Railroad. He was promoted to President and retired as such in 1992.

During his first stay in Orange he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at his church, Park Avenue United Methodist, now Faith United Methodist, and as a member of the Chamber of Commerce and United Way Board of Directors.

In 1977, he was appointed Chairman of the Chambers Convention and Visitors Bureau Division and named Vice President of the Chamber in 1981 and the next year filled the President’s position.

Bob was named Co-Chairman of the United Fund Drive with Larry David in 1984 and then Chairman in 1985. The same year, he was elected first Vice President of the YMCA Board and to the Board of the Sabine District Transportation Board as well as the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army.

He was named President of the YMCA Board and the Salvation Army Board in 1986.

Bob was named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 1987. He also dabbled in politics, serving on the City of Pinehurst Council and off and on for 13 years with four of those years as Mayor Pro Tem.

In 2012 he was named Grand Marshall of the Jaycees Christmas Parade.

In his spare time he loved golfing with his buddies.

Bob is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Clyde and JC Wilder.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 65 years, Maxine Williams; daughters, Caron VanSlyke and husband Hank, of Orange and Cheryl Barrera, of Orange; grandson, Christopher Drucker; and great-grandchildren, Carsen Drucker and Addie Drucker.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange with Reverend Keith Tilley officiating. Interment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

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Margie Rita Dimas, 93, passed away October 17, 2018 at Harbor Hospice Hospital.

She was born in Creole, LA and lived there all her life until Hurricane Ike. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and she was an organist for the church. She also received the Diocesan Medal of St. Charles. She loved and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She and her family survived Hurricane Audrey by spending it in Sacred Heart Church in Creole.

She is survived by her sons, Jean Dimas (Cathy) of Holmwood; Jerome Dimas (Irma) of Orange, TX; Gary Dimas (Valerie) of Creole; Joey Dimas (Sheila) of Moss Bluff; David Dimas (Carmen) of Grand Lake; daughters, Theresa Townsend of Grand Lake; Christy Fitzhenry (Mark) of Sealy, TX; 33 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Dimas; parents, Abra T-Chon and Christina Vaughan Nunez; brother, Amos Nunez; sister, Velma Nunez; son-in-law, Ken Townsend and grandchild, Mikey Dimas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Creole. Rev. Babasino Fernandes will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, October 19, 2018 from 10:00am until 8:00pm with a rosary at 6:00pm and resume Saturday at 8:00am until time of service at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Dimas Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

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Kent Wayne Stockton, 61, of West Orange, passed away on October 17, 2018, in Orange, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Pasadena, Texas, on December 4, 1956, he was the son of Herbert Raymond Stockton and Olivet (Smith) Stockton. Kent was a pipefitter and enjoyed his time working. He also loved to spend time fishing, camping, barbequing, being with his family, and rough housing with the kids. Kent loved animals, especially horses, and worked as a horse farrier for many years. He was a very loving husband and son, and was the best dad in the world. Kent will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Stockton; and his brother, Rodney Stockton.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gladies (Getuya) Stockton; his mother, Olivet Stockton; his children, Amanda Neff and husband Chris, Merissa Kelley and husband Logan, Ezekiel Stockton, Danielle Stockton, and Raymond Stockton; his grandchild, Mason Neff; and many other loving family and friends.

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Floyd John Richard, 77 of Orange passed away October 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are pending at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial is pending at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow the mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  A Rosary will be recited at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Brent Richard Jr, Brandon Richard, Kyle Richard, Dustin Green, Michael Richard, and John Richard.  Honorary Pallbearers are Candice Trahan, Amanda McCurry, and Katie Mulhollan.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richard of Lyons Point, Louisiana and Great Grandson Christopher Joseph Trahan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years Elaine Richard. Bryan and Donna Richard, Darrell and Carrie Richard, Cheryl and Bryan Green, Brent and Mary Richard, and Chad Richard along with Nine Grandchildren and Fifteen Great Grandchildren of Orange. Along with two sisters and two brothers from Louisiana.

He Loved to fish at Toledo Bend and enjoyed being close and spending time with the family around. In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 West Cherry Avenue in Orange.

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Jesse Wyatt Evans, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk Ellender.

Born in Troup, Texas, on November 21, 1926, he was the son of Alton Evans and Edna (Looney) Evans. Jesse was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served the Lord for many years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching all sports, his favorite being football. Jesse loved hunting and travelling; travelling all over the world in the Merchant Marines. He loved his time meeting with Gulf Retirees once a month at McDonalds for coffee. Jesse will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Edna Evans; loving wife of 61 years, Patsy Evans and siblings, Carl Evans, Annell Evans, and Marguerite Traxler.

He is survived by his son, Stephen Wyatt Evans of Beaumont; granddaughter, Jessica Ellender and husband Jadon of Nederland; and great-grandchildren, Anderson Wyatt Ellender, Joliet Ryan Ellender, and Austin Everitt Ellender all of Nederland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

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Louie Bertrend O’Neal, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2018, at his home in Bridge City.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

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

Born in Pensacola, Florida, on April 4, 1928, he was the son of Luther B. O’Neal and Lillian Ellen O’Neal. Louie was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and worked as Chief Engineer for The Merchant Marines. He enjoyed spending time fishing, camping, reading, and playing on the computer. Louie had a love for baseball and history. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Hogan O’Neal; his parents, Luther and Lillian O’Neal; and his brother, Patrick O’Neal.

Those left to cherish his memory include his nieces and nephews, Linda Bielecki, of Bridge City, Brenda Moore, of Orange, Barbara O’Neal Dailey, of Little Rock, AR, Linda O’Neal, of Cantonment, FL, Sandra Dyson Crawford, of MacClenny, FL, and Bonnie Dyson Roberts, of Pensacola, FL; sister, Joyce O’Neal; and numerous other loving family and friends.

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Floyd John Richard, 77 of Orange passed away October 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 22, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow the mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a Rosary to be recited by Deacon Melvin Payne at 6:00 p.m.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Brent Richard Jr, Brandon Richard, Kyle Richard, Dustin Green, Michael Richard, and John Richard.  Honorary Pallbearers are Candice Trahan, Amanda McCurry, and Katie Mulhollan.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richard of Lyons Point, Louisiana and Great Grandson Christopher Joseph Trahan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years Elaine Richard. Bryan and Donna Richard, Darrell and Carrie Richard, Cheryl and Bryan Green, Brent and Mary Richard, and Chad Richard along with Nine Grandchildren and Fifteen Great Grandchildren of Orange. Along with two sisters and two brothers from Louisiana.

He Loved to fish at Toledo Bend and enjoyed being close and spending time with the family around. In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 West Cherry Avenue in Orange.

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Jude C. Hebert, 76, of Bridge City, TX, passed away on October 18, 2018 in Beaumont, TX.

Visitation will be Monday, October 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.  A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Bridge City, TX with the Reverend Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, TX. Arrangements are provided by Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, TX.

Jude was born in Port Arthur, TX to Viola L. and Clifford A. Hebert on January 23, 1942. He went to school at Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur, TX, graduating early through night school.  He married Ann Miller on November 19, 1960, in Port Arthur, TX.  Prior to retirement, he worked as an instrument mechanic for Dupont Sabine River Works. Jude was known by all as someone who was exceptional in working with his hands, particularly with wood-based projects—no project was too large. As a young man, with limited use of power tools, he built by hand a sailboat that fueled his love of the water and boating for many years. As a parishioner of St. Henry’s, he worked alongside many able men to remodel the beautiful church and additional building projects. He served for years as a Director of Pony League Baseball in Bridge City, helping many young men develop skills for their future.

Jude is preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Clifford, his brother Marvin, and his sisters Mary Margaret (Pinky), and Joyce.

Jude is survived by his wife of 58 years Ann Gail (Miller) Hebert and four sons: Troy and wife, Anita of Magnolia; Trent and husband, William of Houston; Thane and wife, Cyndee of Indianapolis, IN; and Taran and wife, Crystal of Orangefield; six grandchildren: Cressa, Jared, Matthew, Lauren, Caleb, Hannah, and one great granddaughter Briley.

Pallbearers will be Troy, Trent, Thane, Taran, Jared, and Matthew.

The family wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to the loving, caring, and patient staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont, TX.

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Louvenia Miller Hryhorchuk  was born in Lake Arthur, Louisiana on August 14^th, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mabel Ryder Miller and Andrew Miller; In addition to brothers, Thomas Joseph “Jay” Miller and Ernest Miller.

Louvenia was baptized at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on October 3, 1933 in Lake Arthur and made her First Holy Communion on May 18, 1944 in Sulphur, Louisiana. She lived in Lake Arthur until nine years old. Cajun French was the only language she spoke until she started school. Some of her fondest memories as a young girl included spending time at her Aunt Poline (Nanny’s) home. She also enjoyed playing hide and seek in the fields with her brothers or playing alone with her dolls.  She often spoke about the many nights that she spent on the bleachers of the dance hall as her parents danced below. She contributed this to her lifetime fondness of Cajun music and dancing.  Anyone that knew her, knew how well she could dance!

In 1942, Louvenia’s parents moved to Orange, TX for her father to work in the Ship Yard. He later became a Boilermaker in the local union. Louvenia graduated in 1951 from Lutcher Stark High School, where she was a member of the Bengal Guards, an all girl’s band. Louvenia played the trombone. Upon graduation from high school, she became employed with the Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office. She worked in the office her entire career- 40 years of service! For her last twenty years of employment, Louvenia served as the County Tax Assessor and Collector for Orange County. Through the years, she had political opponents in four of her five elections and she gained a reputation for being a tough boss. When she retired from Orange County in 1992, she had set the county’s longevity record for an elected official holding the same office.

Louvenia married Eugene Hryhorchuk in 1953 at St. Mary’s Church in Orange, TX. She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Wills and Mitzie Baker, with husband Joe Baker. Three grandchildren, Joe Romero, Brett Baker (with his wife, Amber) and Carly Baker. Three great-grandchildren, Joey Romero, Brooke Baker and Ben Baker. A sister-in-law, Naydine Miller Martin and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dr. Curtis Wills.

Louvenia spent her life serving God, her family and her community. While living in Orange, she was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and later St. Francis of Assisi.  When she relocated to Beaumont, TX in 1994, to be closer to her children and grandchildren, she became an active member of St. Jude Thaddeus. She attended daily mass and weekly adoration. She was a devoted Apostle of the Divine Mercy. Louvenia spent several years doing weekly prison ministry at the Mark Stiles Unit. She also served the local Catholic Diocese by being a member of the Serra Club.

Louvenia was a beautiful woman in both her inner and outer appearance.  She held high values for dignity, faithfulness, honesty, independence, responsibility, integrity, family devotion and impeccable work ethic.

Louvenia passed away on     Sunday October 21 st      In Houston, Tx. from complications associated with Vascular Dementia. She spent her life remembering to put God first…. I believe when she met Our Lord, his response was that from Matthew, Chapter 25, Verse 21: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Visitation will Tuesday October 23^rd  from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday October 24^{th ,}  11:00 am at St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church.   Entombment  services will be held at 1:00 pm following Mass at St Mary’s Cemetery in Orange, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Catholic Charities or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Richard Arlen “Rickey” Fontenot, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, October 19, 2018.  A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home.

On Saturday, August 3, 1957, in Orange, Texas, Rickey was born to Janet Crew Fontenot and James Arlen Fontenot.  Rickey was of the catholic faith and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1976 and went on to become a carpenter and was a proud member of the carpentry union.  He later became a mechanic and supervisor, working a combined 34 years with Dupont, and later Invista.  Rickey was a man who dearly loved his family and always encouraged his children to be the very best that they could be.  He loved the outdoors; sitting on the front porch to watch hummingbirds or fireflies, at the beach collecting seashells and listening to waves crash, or riding his motorcycle.  Rickey was a very knowledgeable man who was a whiz at music trivia and also enjoyed watching the history channel. 

Preceding Rickey in death is his father, James Arlen Fontenot.

Those left to cherish Rickey’s memory are his loving partner of 8 years, Rosemary Smith, of Orange, Texas; daughters, Haley Peck-Law and husband, Derek, of Austin, Texas, and Elissa Fontenot, of Austin, Texas; mother, Janet Crew Fontenot, of Georgetown, Texas; sisters, Rhonda Hohmann, of Georgetown, Texas, and April Carroll and wife, Lee, of Liberty, Texas; uncle, Ray Fontenot, of Orange, Texas; grandson, Noah Peck; and numerous members of extended family and friends

In lieu of flowers, on behalf of Richard Arlen “Rickey” Fontenot, the family requests that donations be made the Stark Foundation c/o Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

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Elsabeth Vidrine, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in the presence of loving family. Services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Elsa was born February 25, 1937 in Baraga, Michigan to Carl and Eva Murtomaki. Elsa and her siblings, Carol and Charles, grew up on the family dairy farm and air field. She attended Baraga High School from Kindergarten through her 10th grade year, then graduated from L’Anse High School in 1955. Elsa was an accomplished oboist and was a cheerleader. Elsa attended Suomi College (now Finlandia University) in Hancock, Michigan, then moved to California and attended San Diego State University. She worked at General Atomics as well as General Dynamics where she was an executive secretary. It was then that she met Earl Vidrine and they were married on December 1, 1968. They had lived in Orange, Texas since 1969 and had just recently, in the last year, moved to Heartis Assisted Living in Houston, Texas. Earl and Elsa were members of Grace Lutheran Church. They then became members of The First Assembly of God Church on 16th Street, which later became Community Church. At Community Church, “Miss Elsa” taught numerous bible studies, prayer groups and shared the Word of The Lord to all she met. She truly loved the Lord and reflected his love to strangers, friends, coworkers and family. Elsa was a lover of history, classical music and reading. She was a bible scholar and was the “go to” for anything Bible. She also embraced her Finnish Heritage her entire life.

Elsa is suvived by, her loving husband of 50 years, Earl Vidrine; daughter, Marri Lisa Vidrine Ferguson and husband Christopher of Houston, Texas; her five step children that she claimed as her own, Cindy Vidrine Marshall and husband Wayne of Red Deer, Canada, Robert Vidrine and wife Debbie of Bridge City, Texas and Debbie Vidrine Perry and husband Matthew of Orange, Texas, Craig Vidrine and wife Mandi of Benton, Arkansas and Cathy Vidrine See and husband Jim of New Braunfels, Texas; grandson, Ian Kylar; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren through her step children; brother, Charles Murtomaki of Chula Vista, California.

Elsa is preceded in death by her sister, Carol Laski and husband Warren as well as sister in law, Donna Murtomaki.

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Daniel Lee Smart, age 80, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Funeral Services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Brother John Fortenberry will be officiating services.  Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home.

Daniel was born on Thursday, April 14, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas to parents, Josephine (Stroud) and Lee Jewel Smart. He Had been a lifetime resident of Deweyville, Texas. Daniel was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas.  He was a very loving, good hearted man who loved his family dearly.  He was very proud to have worked as a fire fighter in Orange, Texas for 34 years until retiring as a Captain in 1996.  He was also a mechanic, anything with a motor was torn apart and put back together in the old barn.  Fishing and gardening were two of his favorite hobbies that he truly enjoyed and excelled at.  Daniel was a son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Josephine Smart;  wife and mother of his children, Virginia Patillo Smart as well as his second wife, Opal Cain Smart.

Daniel is survived by his partner, Sharon Wilkerson;  children, Dana Smart Wilbur, Kelly Smart and wife Annette, Angela Smart and Lee Smart;  sisters, Gloria Burke and husband Miron and Glender Dailey;  grandchildren , Jana Tadlock, Jenny McMahon, Samantha Ashworth, Daniel Louis Smart, Tyler Smart and Jessica Smart;  great grandchildren, Gavin and Caiden Beaudoin.

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Sandra “Sandy” Jane Bergeron, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2018, at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Cameron, Texas, on February 8, 1951, she was the daughter of Odell Percy Jackson and Ida Harriett (Reynolds) Jackson. Sandy loved her grandbabies, her children, playing bingo, and all things Halloween. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, writing stories, and collecting. Sandy loved all music, especially Barry Manilow. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Ida Jackson; her loving husband, Jimmy Wayne Bergeron; and her sisters, Carol Culp and Kathy Jean Jackson.

She is survived by her children, Anna Jane Bergeron of Bridge City, Jenny Ann Dixon of Orange, and Caddie Ida Ada Babineaux of Bridge City; her grandchildren, Chelsea Risinger-Trump and husband John, Courtney Dixon, Garrett Dixon, Reagan Dixon, Kera Bergeron, and Kylie Babineaux; her great-grandchildren, Carah Ann Risinger-Trump, David Wiler, Jr., and Mackenzie Wiler; and her siblings, Patty Murphy, Judy Robison, Susie Courtney, and Karen Markental.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

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Lisa Ann Lee, 47, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2018, in Mauriceville, Texas.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 7, 1970, she was the daughter of William Robinson and Bonnie (Durham) Robinson Holbrook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robinson and Bonnie Holbrook; and her loving husband, John Lee. Lisa worked as a carpenter by trade. She was a very outgoing, outspoken, happy go lucky person who always made people around her happy. She loved the Wizard of Oz and could repeat the entire movie word for word. Lisa loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lisa is survived by her children, Samantha Elgin, Robert Walter and Rachel Williams, and John Walter and wife Jodee; step-daughter, Kristen Walter; grandchildren, Kloe, Little Jason, Dakota, Dalton, Caden, Colt, and Brooklyn; siblings, Urban Kaufmann, Michael Kaufmann and wife Eleanor, William Robinson, II, and Elizabeth Duff; and numerous other family and friends.

Cremation will under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with funeral arrangements pending.

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Shirley Tru Alexander Murphy, age 83 of Orange, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. Dorman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley was born in Malakoff, Texas on July 20, 1935 to Lela Scott Alexander and True Alexander. She worked for many years as a registered nurse.  Shirley enjoyed baking and sewing. She always having children around, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, True and Lela Alexander, son Randy Fowler and brothers, Robert Alexander and Jimmy Alexander.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Paula Manning and her husband Arthur of Orange, TX and son Scott Fowler and his wife Cindy of Angleton, TX.  Seven grandchildren; William Manning, Brittany Manning, William Ross, April Beniot, Kacey Larkin, Joey Pantalion and Misty Jaminson, as well as seventeen great grandchildren.

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Ruth Parks Berry, 98, of Orange, passed away on October 25, 2018, in Orange.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Hammond, Indiana, on January 14, 1920, she was the daughter of Ernest D. Parks and Glenna M. Gebhart. Schooling was always at the forefront of Ruth’s life, beginning by attending night school to get her GED. She married her loving husband, Wilbur, on August 13, 1936. Ruth worked at Hallmark stores in both Orange and Bridge City and as a lunch room manager at West Orange schools for over 20 years until her retirement. She was a dedicated member of the Retired Teachers Association of Orange County, and was a RSVP Volunteer, and enjoyed traveling with her fellow members and friends to Hawaii and the Hershey Factory in Pennsylvania, among many other destinations. Ruth was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, working puzzles and always attended her children and grandchildren’s ball games, and other activities. Ruth will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilbur Berry; parents, Ernest and Glenna Parks; brothers, Vernon Parks, and Calvin Parks; sister, Vera Turrell; son, Gene Berry; daughter, Sylvia Nies; and daughter-in-law, Betty Kelley.

She is survived by her son, Norman Berry and wife Loretta; daughters, Sheila Gobert and husband Glenn, and Sandra Sears and husband James; son-in-law, Mike Nies; grandchildren, Bobby Berry and wife Mari, Gena Wilson and husband Johnny, Mike Berry and wife Jill, Steve Berry and wife Laura, Chris Berry and wife Brenda, Michael Berry and wife Nandita, Trisha Jernigan and husband David, Gary Gobert, Angie Williams and husband Kevin, Amy Stephens and husband Kyle, David Sears and wife Leigh, Lisa Short and husband Ricky, Kory Manuel and wife Cheryl, and Troy Manuel and wife Jessi; 33 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund at 8608 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Orange, Texas 77632, or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Meadows and Heart to Heart Hospice.

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Mary Lou was born on August 13, 1941 to Minnie Bell Says Stewart and Bennie Stewart in Iowa, Louisiana. She enjoyed listening to music, going shopping and casino trips. Mary Lou absolutely loved being a homemaker for her family and was always spoiling her grandchildren.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Stewart and Minnie Bell Ashworth, her son Claude “Danny” Daniel Killian, Jr. and siblings; Johnny Gerald Stewart, Grace Juanelle Doyle, Bruce Dennie Stewart, Jack Bennie Stewart, Eldria Jane Hunt and Shirley Jannette Warner.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Claude Killian, Sr., her daughter Annette DeLoach and her husband Rusty of Orange, TX, daughter-in-law Edie Killian of Mauriceville, TX, a brother Jimmy Wayne Stewart and his wife Jeannie of Starks, LA, a sister-in-law and loving caregiver Becky Vanicor of Orange, TX, six sisters; Rosalie Perkins of Starks, LA, Sunny BeBop” Ford of Starks, LA, Linda Vess and her husband Gary of Livingston, TX, Debbie Sanchaz and her husband Frank of Livingston, TX, Nellie Palmer and her husband Charlie of Livingston, TX and Carolyn Taylor of Baytown, TX, five grandchildren; Shon Craig and his wife Brandy, Doug Craig and his wife Alicia, Kimberly DeLoach, Daniel Killian and Cole Killian; six great grandchildren; Alana Craig, Alivia Craig, Lane Craig, Destanie Monson, Kourtney Baldwin and Mason Butler, one great-great grandchild Natilynn Foster and one to arrive in December.

Pallbearers will be Shon Craig, Doug Craig, Mark Paul, Rusty DeLoach, Ryan Lofton, Luke Herrin and Chad James.

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Russell “Rusty” Paul Jones, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2018, in Toledo, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

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

Born on October 9, 1966, he was the son of Robert “Bobby” Henry and Brenda Catherine Martin (Henry). Rusty was a project manager for C&K Industrial Services and enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed working on old trucks and motorcycles and helping out whenever he could. Rusty will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Francis Comeaux, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Marie Jones of Orange; his parents, Catherine and Robert Henry of Iowa, Louisiana; his mother-in-law, Betty J. Comeaux of Orange; his children, Christopher Jones of Sulphur, Louisiana, Jonathan Paul Jones of Orange, Kamie Jones and James Cash of Ohio, Cammie Jones of Victoria, Cynthia Geer of Michigan, Russell Paul Jones, Jr. of Ohio, and Kasey Jones of Ohio; his grandchildren, Jocelyn Wright, Kady Jones, Braxton Jones, Lisa Marie Geer, and Desmond Geer; and his brothers, Raymond Allen Gardner and wife Fonda of Oklahoma, and Kenneth Frederick Jones, III of Iowa, Louisiana,

Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathan Jones, Christopher Jones, Robert Henry, Kenneth Jones, Brian Yeagans, Frank Comeaux, and Mike Comeaux

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J.R. Burns, 92, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2018, in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Pastor David Millner and Reverend Harold Nazworth will be officiating. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m., at Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson, Louisiana.

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

Born in Simpson, Louisiana, on October 4, 1926, he was the son of Thomas Oscar Burns and Effie Leola (Jackson) Burns. J.R. proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He came to Orange to seek employment at the shipyard, but deciding that was not for him, he began working at the Railway Express at the Orange Train Depot, later becoming agent. J.R. then went on to work as a Purchasing Agent for Firestone in Orange, as well as formerly serving as Orange County Commissioner and a West Orange Council member. He was a charter member and Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. He also spent many years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse. J.R. was an avid hunter and enjoyed buying and selling cows. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Effie Burns; brothers, William Burns and Ralph Burns; and his sister, Rhoda Gill.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 71 years, Nelda Burns; children, Sherry Shugart and husband Mike, of West Orange and Pam McDonald and husband Mike, of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Michael Shugart and wife Jill, of Orange, Jonathan Shugart and wife Kandis, of Orange, and Jason McDonald and wife Nikki, of Katy; great-grandchildren, Mikaela Stegall, Ty Shugart, Camdyn Shugart, Ava Shugart, Mason Gatlin, Jace McDonald, and Dax McDonald; and his siblings, Berman Burns and wife Janice, of Simpson, LA, Addis Reed, of Benton, LA, and Doris Brown, of Lafayette, LA.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Shugart, Jonathan Shugart, Ty Shugart, Camdyn Shugart, Jason McDonald, and Jace McDonald.

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