Billy Joe Garrett
, Texas
Born on September 10 1927 in San Augustine Texas to Jack and Edna Garrett. He died May 15 peacefully at home. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Upon returning to Orange after the war he met and married his wife of 73 years Winnie Sharp. Together they had 4 children James John Steve and Stacey. He and Winnie were members of Faith Methodist Church for over 75 years. He served on the board of the church many times. He is preceded in death by his parents wife Winnie and daughter Stacey. He is survived by sons James John and Steve Garrett he has 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. He was much loved and will be missed by all. Special thanks to Jennifer and staff at Best Hospice and to Esonya Delara and Jackie Guillory his care…
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Sharon Savoie Odegar
, Texas
Sharon was born and raised in Lake Charles Louisiana. She attended St. Charles Academy Catholic School in Lake Charles grades 112 graduating in 1960 then attended McNeese State College earning a 2 year degree in Secretarial Work in 1962. Sharon then went to work for Haxthausen CPA in Lake Charles until her marriage to David Odegar in 1963. They relocated to Baton Rouge where they started their family and eventually relocated to Orange Texas where they made their family home since 1968. Together they raised 5 children and numerous pets both wild and domestic. In the late 1970s she began teaching CCD Catholic Education for several years at St Marys. In the early 1980s she became interested in Transcendental Meditation and spent a number of years volunteering and working for Renaissance Seminars. In 1984 she went to work for Gulf States Utilities Entergy. After her retirement in 1996 she began…
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Ellen Joyce Sartin
, Texas
Ellen Joyce Sartin a woman whose life was a testament to joy love and unwavering faith passed away peacefully on May 13 2026 in Beaumont Texas. Born on August 25 1946 in Port Arthur Texas. Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. Sunday May 17 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 100 p.m. Sunday May 17 2026 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Ellen dedicated many years to customer service and especially enjoyed her time as a Ticket Agent for Metro Airline where her warm demeanor surely brightened the days of many travelers. Beyond her professional life Ellen was an avid reader always finding comfort and adventure within the pages of a book. Her love for music and dancing was infectious especially when it came to Elvis Presley a…
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Bertha Mae Barron
, Texas
Bertha Mae Barron a beloved sister mother grandmother greatgrandmother and greatgreatgrandmother passed away peacefully on May 12 2026 in Vidor Texas. She was born on February 19 1941 in Kaplan Louisiana. Bertha was truly a "mom" to many always offering unwavering support to her children in everything they pursued. She embraced life with a positive spirit and attitude known for always having a good time and as a typical middle child often putting one toe over the line with a playful spirit. An entrepreneur at heart Bertha always had some kind of business venture going. She cherished her time on cruises finding joy in every journey. A devout Catholic Bertha grew up attending St. Mary Catholic School in Orange and was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. Bertha was preceded in death…
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Ryan David Mclane
, Texas
Ryan McLane beloved husband father son brother and friend passed away Sunday May 17th 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Ryan was a man who found joy in lifes simple and meaningful moments spending time with his family fishing and playing golf. He will be remembered for his kind heart unwavering love for those closest to him and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Ryan was a devoted husband to Heather McLane and a proud and loving father to his sons Braxton and Noah McLane. He cherished his family deeply and treasured every moment spent with them. He is survived by his wife Heather McLane sons Braxton and Noah McLane grandparents Juanita McCain parents Todd and Wanda McLane sister Natalie McNeil and husband Aaron and nieces Laney and Lauren McNeil. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration…
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