Laverne Welch Mcdonald
, Texas
The visitation will be on Saturday April 4 2026 from 1200 p.m. until 130 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 200 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony pastor of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church and Reverend M.K. Marcantel pastor of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. An escorted procession to the cemetery will depart the funeral home at 145 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join. Serving as pallbearers will be Troy C. McDonald II Kyle C. McDonald Micah Satir Daniel Veillon Kenny Marcantel and Bobby Arrington. Born in DeQuincy Louisiana on February 28 1948 LaVerne was a daughter of Georgia Royer Welch and Lambert Welch and was a 1966 graduate of DeQuincy High School. She was a longtime resident of West Orange and was an excellent seamstress. LaVerne was a wonderful cook and loved preparing large…
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Christella Casiano
, Texas
Born in Orange Texas on February 18 1968 she was the daughter of Ernest Casiano and Geraldine "Jerry" Stewart Casiano. Funeral services will be held at 1000 a.m. Friday March 27 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 500 to 800 p.m. Thursday March 26 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Christellas life was a roller coaster of emotions and events. A woman with a big heart that loved her family and friends. She was loud and did not hesitate to speak her mind no matter who was around. She was a proud member of the TunicaBiloxi Tribe and welcomed everyone into her life with open arms. It would only take one time to meet her and you would remember her forever. Sentimental lunches with her boys and fun times with grandchildren filled her days.…
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Mary Telda Gagnon
, Texas
March 20, 2026
Mary Gagnon was born on September 26 1938 in Kaplan Louisiana and spent most of her life in Orange Texas. She passed away on March 21 2026 in Round Rock Texas. Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. Wednesday March 25 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 100 p.m. Wednesday March 25 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Mary lived a rich and meaningful life devoted to her son and grandchildren. Nothing brought her more joy than picking up her two grandsons from school taking them for a special treat at McDonalds or out for donuts in the morning. Those simple moments meant the world to her. She loved listening to the music of Elvis Presley and Fats Domino.…
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Cindy K Young
, Texas
March 12, 2026
Cindy K Young 69 of Orange Texas passed away on March 13 2026 in Orange following a brave battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be 1100 a.m. Monday March 23 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain H Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1000 a.m.to 1100 a.m. Monday March 23 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Enid Oklahoma on September 26 1956 she was the daughter of Monte Rogers and Saundra Howard Rogers. Cindy grew up in Lawton Oklahoma where her roots laid the foundation for a life rich in relationships and meaningful work. In 2011 she made her home in Orange Texas where she continued to build lasting connections and contribute to her community. For decades Cindy devoted herself to a distinguished career at ATT. Beginning as a call center representative…
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Dewey Lejeune
, Texas
Funeral services will be held at 1000 a.m. Thursday March 19 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann and Brother Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 500 p.m. to 700 p.m. Wednesday March 18 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Rosary at 700 p.m. Born in Church Point Louisiana on July 4 1933 he was the son of Gabriel Lejeune and Amanda Mott Lejeune. A proud veteran Dewey served in the United States Army during the Korean War exemplifying courage and duty during a time of great challenge. Following his military service he applied his strength and skill as an iron worker and welder with Iron Worker Local 125. Dewey was a devoted member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City where his faith played a central role throughout…
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Anne Marie Herrington
, Texas
A graveside service will be held at 200 p.m. Saturday March 21 2026 at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery. Her family will officiate. Born in Tarrant Texas on September 17 1981 she was the daughter of Charles "Chuck" Patrick Herrington and Mary Catherine Singleton. Annie had a deep appreciation for nature and a gentle free spirit. She loved open spaces meaningful conversations and especially the companionship of dogs. She lived authentically and remained true to herself even when life was difficult. Music was an important part of her life and she especially loved The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia whose songs often reflected her thoughtful and independent nature. Above all Annie loved her children deeply. Indigo Malakai and Julian were always in her heart and her love for them never wavered. They were a constant source of pride joy and meaning in her life. Annie is lovingly remembered by her sister Claudette…
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Marie Rhame Mitchell
, Texas
March 8, 2026
Marie Rhame Mitchell 96 of West Orange Texas passed away on March 9 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 1100 a.m. Friday March 13 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1000 a.m. Friday March 13 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Shelby County Texas on June 20 1929 she was the daughter of Ransom Steven Rhame and Meta Mueller Rhame. Marie was a beloved and loyal wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother. She married Curtis Mitchell on October 20 1946 and together they created a loving home filled with warmth and faith. Marie loved the Lord and found joy in spending time with her family. She was known for her gentle spirit always ready with a…
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Emma Lou Slater
, Texas
February 28, 2026
Emma Lou Slater 85 recently of Portland Oregon who long lived in Orange passed away on March 1 2026 in Forest City North Carolina. A graveside service will be held at 200 p.m. Friday March 13 2026 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Cameron Parish Louisiana on June 3 1940 she was the daughter of Joseph Cormier and Estelle Comeaux Cormier. Emma Slater was "Lou" to friends and family. She had a long career working for Comcast Cable before she retired. She was a loving mother to her son William Bill as she supported his efforts driving trucks around the country and cared deeply for her sons Ronald and Darren. She made friends with any who met her and had joy in maintaining long and meaningful relationships with friends some lasting more than sixty years. Lou will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.…
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Pete Harlan Quast
, Texas
Funeral services will be 200 p.m. Thursday April 2 2026 at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 500 p.m.to 700 p.m. Wednesday April 1 2026 at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Winnfield Louisiana on January 9 1963 he was the son of Howard Nathan Quast and Joy LaFaye Billings Quast. Pete was a devoted and loving husband dad and paw paw. After 43 years Pete retired from Centerpoint Energy in August of 2025. Pete devoted himself to his work as a Service Tech III at Centerpoint Energy where his commitment and expertise earned him the respect of colleagues and the community alike. Beyond his professional accomplishments Pete was a man who found joy and peace in the simple pleasures of life. He loved…
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Michelle "Shell" Mathis
, Texas
June 18, 1980 — March 7, 2026
Michelle Shell Mathis 45 of Orange Texas passed away on March 8 2026 in Houston wrapped in her husbands arms. Funeral services will be held at 300 p.m. Sunday March 15 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 100 p.m. Sunday March 15 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on June 19 1980 she was the daughter of Loy Zane Barton and Anita Barton. Michelle dedicated over 25 years of her life to her career as a hairstylist at Casual Corner Hair Co. and Blossom Med Spa. Her passion for her work extended to being a talented lash technician as well. She built a successful hair and lash clientele a testament to her hard work and dedication. In addition to her career Michelle enjoyed baking and cherished weekend trips where she would shop and spend quality time with her husband.…
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Douglas Alan Fields
, Texas
March 8, 2026
Douglas Doug Alan Fields passed away on March 9 2026 after a life lived with ambition adventure and an enduring love of the open water. Born on April 13 1951 in Bridge City Texas Doug was raised with a strong work ethic instilled by his father Joe Fields alongside whom he learned the craft of home construction from an early age. After graduating from Bridge City High School Doug went on to study Building Construction at Texas AM University and was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets Company G2 and though life took him in a different direction before graduation he remained a devoted Aggie to the end. Doug built a distinguished career in construction that spanned decades and continents. He rose to become a respected project manager on major highway and infrastructure projects contributing meaningfully to communities across Florida. His expertise even carried him overseas where he…
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Regan Michele Taylor
, Texas
Funeral services will be held at 1000 a.m. Saturday March 28 2026 at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 600 to 800 p.m. Friday March 27 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Regan graduated from Bellville High School in 2002. She went on to attend Texas State University earning a degree in Education in 2008. She began her career as a Kindergarten teacher in Orange TX where her patience warmth and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on countless children. Her care extended far beyond the classroom as she could often be found cheering them on at their games and school events always showing up with unwavering support and love. In her free time she loved watching her favorite movies and shows such as Friends One Tree Hill…
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Ivan Ray Dixson
, Texas
March 19, 2026
Ivan Ray Dixson age 62 was born on December 18 1963 and passed away on March 20 2026 in Houston Texas. Funeral services will be held at 200 pm Friday March 27 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1200 pm Friday March 27 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City Texas. Ivan lived a life defined by his unwavering work ethic generous spirit and deep love for those closest to him. Known affectionately by those who knew him as the embodiment of a "simple man" Ivan carried a quiet strength and humor that made him both reliable and endearing. He was a hard worker and a jack of all trades dedicating much of his life to his craft as a pipefitter. His hard working hands now…
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Allan Kent Henagan
, Texas
Allan Kent Henagan born on May 31 1960 in Port Arthur Texas passed away peacefully on March 8 2026 in Houston Texas as he went to be with the Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication passion and love that will be cherished by his family friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral services will be held at 1000 a.m. Saturday March 14 2026 at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Dennis Clark of Bridge City United Pentecostal. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange Texas. Visitation will be held the evening before from 530 to 800 p.m. Friday March 13 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City Texas. Kent dedicated a significant part of his professional life to the energy sector spending 17 years working at Texaco before continuing his career at Exxon…
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Jr. Clinton L. "Bucky" Smith
, Texas
A great book once said that the place to improve the world is first in ones own heart and head and hands and then work outward from there. Clinton L. Bucky Smith Jr. lived his life in exactly that way. Quietly and thoughtfully with steady hands he made the world better beginning with the people closest to him. He was born in September 1956. It seems fitting that he arrived on a Sunday as he lived with a quiet thoughtfulness that often felt like a moment of calm in stormy seas. He passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 10 2026. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Mary Jo OConnell Smith with whom he shared countless laughs and many great adventures. Together they built a life full of road trips long conversations music and the simple joy of being side by side. He leaves behind four grateful daughters…
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Larry Wayne Padgett
, Texas
Funeral services will be 200 p.m. Thursday March 12 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 500 p.m. to 800 p.m. Wednesday March 11 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange Texas on December 30 1935 he was the son of Emmery Padgett and Margie M. Heslip Padgett. Larry worked for DuPont as a mechanical technician and his love for crafting extended well beyond his work as he enjoyed woodworking in his free time taking pride in the pieces he created. Larry also had a penchant for collecting with a special interest in cameras coins CocaCola memorabilia cars and Elvis Presley memorabilia showcasing his diverse interests and appreciation for history and culture. Growing up Larry cherished moments spent camping enjoying the great outdoors and the beauty of…
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Kenneth Walter Arnold
, Texas
March 15, 2026
Kenneth Walter Arnold 85 of Woodville Texas passed away on March 16 2026 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper Texas. A memorial service will be held on April 18 2026. Visitation will begin at 1100 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 100 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church in Chester Texas. Born in Reading Pennsylvania on October 3 1940 he was the son of James Leroy Arnold and Katherine Bossler Arnold. Kenneth was a hardworking man known for his skills as a machinist at Huntsman where he worked for over 35 years before retiring. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps demonstrating dedication and commitment. After his military service and career Kenneth became well known as a jack of all trades. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time taking care of his yard. He also took great joy in helping his wife with whatever she needed. Kenneth was a…
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Jr. Walter Lee Wheeler
, Texas
March 19, 2026
Walter Lee Goob Wheeler Jr. 62 of Orange Texas passed away on March 20 2026 in Houston. Born in Longview Texas on October 21 1963 he was the son of Walter Wheeler Sr. and Marilyn Sandland Wheeler. He was a devoted educator passionate outdoorsman and embraced life with enthusiasm and care. Walter was a dedicated instructor at Lamar University where his commitment to his students and teaching mechanical engineering was unwavering. He took great pride in sharing his knowledge and inspiring those around him leaving a lasting impact on countless minds who were fortunate to learn from him. Beyond his academic pursuits Walter found joy in the outdoors. His love for fishing hunting and waterrelated activities highlighted his adventurous spirit and deep appreciation for nature. Those close to him knew well his delight in being on the water. Before his time as an educator Walter embraced a different form of…
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Louis Michael "Mike" Van Meter
, Texas
Mike Van Meter was born on April 15 1951 in Orange Texas to Ruby Fay Peveto and Uno Marion Aijala. After his parents divorce the family moved to Corpus Christi Texas where he was raised by his mother and later stepfather John William Van Meter. Mike loved his dad deeply and during his teenage years had his name legally changed to Van Meter. Mike joined the Army at age 17. He was so proud to be able to say that he was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was often teased by friends saying well that explains itwho in their right mind would jump out of a perfectly good airplane After serving three years active duty he served an additional three years as a reserve. After his service in the Army Mike moved back to Orange where so many of his family members lived. During his younger and…
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Steven Ivan Acosta
, Texas
July 23, 1990
Steven Acosta a loving father of six and cherished brother of five went home to be with the Lord on March 5th 2026 shortly after placing his faith in Jesus Christthe most important decision of his life. Born on July 24 1990 in Montclair California to Javier Acosta and Flora Villarreal Acosta he spent the last 18 years in Bridge City Texas with his family. Steven was known for his kind heart his unwavering love for his family and his selfless care for everyone around him. Those who knew Steven remember his unique way of expressing love always putting others first encouraging those in need and checking on friends and family to make sure they were okay. Steven is survived by his children Flora Andrew Luna Hector Isaac and Ian Acosta his siblings Chris and his wife Adriana Javi Marce and his wife Jessica Nicholas and Vanessa Acosta his fianc…
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