The Obituary Section

Richard Wayland Carter

, Texas

March 31, 2026

Richard Wickie Wayland Carter 90 of Orange Texas passed away on April 1 2026 at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 1200 p.m. Monday April 6 2026 at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1100 a.m. Monday April 6 2026 at McDonald Memorial Baptist church in West Orange. Born in Doyline Louisiana on July 12 1935 he was the son of Richard William Carter and Kathryn Eleanor Wilson Carter. A graduate of LaSalle Parish Highschool he then moved to Orange in 1960 to work at DuPont as a lab analyst. Wickie retired early at 49 and took a job at Cain Chemical Inc. as a contractor. He later worked as an independent contractor for over 30 years building more than fifteen houses in the Orange and Sabine County areas. He loved…

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John Michael Pennell

, Texas

John Michael Pennell 87 of Beaumont Texas entered eternal rest on March 31 2026 in Beaumont. He was born on July 19 1938 in New London Connecticut. Graveside services will be held at 1000 a.m. Thursday April 16 2026 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange Texas. Visitation will be from 500 to 700 p.m. Wednesday April 15 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Texas with a Rosary performed by Deacon Melvin Payne at 630 p.m. A proud veteran John honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Professionally he dedicated over three decades of his life as a land surveyor. Beyond his professional life John possessed a robust spirit for adventure and leisure. He found great enjoyment in traveling camping and fishing. His travels often led him to wineries from which he collected…

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Donna Jean Mearse

, Texas

Donna Mearse a beloved mother grandmother sister and friend passed away peacefully on April 1 2026 in Starks Louisiana. She was born on May 1 1947 in Knoxville Tennessee to her loving parents Henry and Lummie Buckner. Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. Monday April 6 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Shields. urial will follow at VFW Cemetery in Starks Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 100 p.m. Monday April 6 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Donna dedicated her professional life as a cook for Michelles Kitchen where her warm spirit touched many. Beyond her work Donnas greatest joy was in her family especially her cherished grandchildren who affectionately knew her as "Maw Maw." She delighted in spending time with them creating lasting memories through shopping trips movie outings and shared meals. A woman of simple…

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