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Mrs. Pamela Douglas

, Texas

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Of David Lee Smith

, Texas

David Lee Smith 67 was born to Blum and Frances Smith he was raised lived and passed away in Orange Texas. Graveside service will be held at 1130 a.m. Saturday October 17 2026 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be his son Wesley Smith. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 900 a.m. to 1100 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. David was a dedicated boilermaker for Local 579. He was known for his generous spirit always ready to lend a hand and it was often said that if David couldnt fix it it couldnt be fixed. His passions included working on cars listening to music and enjoying junk food. David had a contagious laugh and loved making others smile. He was adventurous enjoyed watching Westerns and had a fondness for Harleys. Above all David cherished his family especially his grandchildren. Throughout his life…

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Of David Edwin Barron

, Texas

October 10, 2026

David Edwin Barron 67 of Orange Texas passed away on October 11 2026 at Baptist Hospital. He was born on December 21 1958 in Orange Texas. David was a welder by trade but his true legacy was his heart of gold and his deep love for his family. He was a selfless and easygoing man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. David was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys NASCAR and wrestling always ready to cheer on his favorite teams and athletes. His warm spirit and kind nature touched everyone he met. He is survived by his wife Beverly McGalin daughters Jennifer Barron and partner Jeremy Roberts Christy LaPoint and Laquitta Fairchild and husband David stepdaughter Jamie Forse grandchildren Jayla Rayon DMya Rayon Briley Rayon Alexis Ceaser Trystan Davis Makayla Thomas Alexis Thomas McKensie Ledoux Marek Lloyd Abbybaby Brown greatgrandchildren Julia Gregory Caden Gregory Jr. Clayton…

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Paul Stelly

, Texas

October 9, 2026

Paul Stelly, 70, of Beaumont, died Saturday, October 10, 2026.A gathering of Mr. Stelly’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

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Anita Louise Casciola Heilman

, Texas

October 11, 2026

Anita Louise Casciola Heilman was born on July 4, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary Phyllis Arnone and Peter Nicholas Casciola. She had the fondest memories of growing up in Kansas City’s “Italian Neighborhood” alongside many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Anita graduated from Cardinal Glennon High School and went on to obtain her Radiology Technology certification from St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technologists in 1968. She proudly worked for many years as a Radiology Technician.Anita married her high school sweetheart and the only love of her life, John David Heilman, on April 19, 1969. Anita and David went on to have three beautiful children, of whom she was extremely proud: Stefanie, Stacy, and Eric. An expansion in David’s family business, AAA Laundry & Linen Supply, prompted the family to relocate to Beaumont, Texas in 1979, where they took over ownership of Shepherd’s Uniform & Linen Supply. Anita very reluctantly…

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