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In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman

Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman

Apr 17, 2020

Pauline “Polly” Frances Hartman, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on April 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Pritchard, Alabama, on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of Lenious Davenport and Camoleet (Jones) Davenport. Polly was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City for a number of years. She loved gardening...

James "Mike" Michael Donnaud

James "Mike" Michael Donnaud

Apr 17, 2020

James “Mike” Michael Donnaud AKA PeePaw, 68, of Orange, passed away on April 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 19, 1951, he was the son of Ray Joseph Donnaud and Laura Sue (Nations) Donnaud. Mike graduated from the last class of Little Cypress High School Class of 1970. After high school he honorably served in...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Apr 14, 2020

Donald Eugene Johnson, 83, of Beaumont, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Houston. Born in Bracketville, Texas, on August 19, 1937, he was the son of William Harry Johnson and Viola (Woomer) Johnson. Donald grew up with a military upbringing and gained respect for the Armed Forces at a very young age. He bravely served his country in the...

Carrie Evelyn Stone

Carrie Evelyn Stone

Apr 14, 2020

Carrie Evelyn Stone, 85, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Orange. She was born in Cobleskill, New York, on February 16, 1935. Carrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandsons. Carrie loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake. She will be dearly missed...

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy

Apr 13, 2020

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Mildred was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 4, 1917. Mildred is the daughter of Aminthe Marie Pitre and...

Kevin Wetterstroem

Kevin Wetterstroem

Apr 11, 2020

Kevin Neal Wetterstroem, 51, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, at his residence in Vidor. Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 14, 1969, he was the son of Ramona Wetterstroem. Kevin Wetterstroem was a hardworking man. He worked hard as an Auto Technician for Advanced Auto Parts for many years. Mr. Wetterstroem enjoyed working on cars...

Angela Marie Stevens

Angela Marie Stevens

Apr 11, 2020

Angela Marie Stevens, 32, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 22, 1987, she was the daughter Tammy (Vincent) David and Mitchel David. Angela worked as a medical assistant and was passionate about providing care for others. She loved dogs and considered her yellow lab, Goldie, to be...

Lillian Richardson

Lillian Richardson

Apr 11, 2020

Lillian Ogden Richardson, 97, of Silsbee, Texas, formerly of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020 in Silsbee. A private graveside service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Holly Springs, Texas, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Officiating will be Chaplain David Cross. She was born in March 7, 1923 to Robert W. Ogden and Ray Ogden. She was...

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.

Apr 11, 2020

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1957, he was the son of Melvin Maurice Boyett, Sr. and Ann Boyett. Melvin was the owner and operator of Boyett Construction. He was a licensed scuba diver and enjoyed being in the water whenever he...

Sylvia Myers

Sylvia Myers

Apr 10, 2020

Sylvia Myers, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Converse, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Norman and Pauline Bossier. Sylvia treasured her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. She enjoyed crocheting afghans to gift her family and...

Delores Ann Hardin Stephens

Delores Ann Hardin Stephens

Apr 10, 2020

Our dear momma, Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on this Good Friday, April 10, 2020, joining her precious grandson, parents, siblings and other family members that she has missed so much. She was born the baby of 13 children on March 6, 1942, to Frank and Rosa Hardin. She was spoiled rotten...

John Steven "Steve" Byerly

John Steven "Steve" Byerly

Apr 9, 2020

Steve Byerly, 77, of Orange, passed away on April 9, 2020, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Jessie Valentine Byerly and Ladema Grace (Mayer) Byerly. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and in the reserves for an additional 3 years. He went on to...

Odin Paul Hickman

Odin Paul Hickman

Apr 9, 2020

Odin Paul Hickman Odin Paul Hickman, infant son of Alexis and Joshua Hickman, passed peacefully on April 9, 2020 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Draven Wilson; great grandfather, Jody Paul Hickman; great grandmothers, Marie Hamor, Anita Brady, and Sue Ferrando; and cousin, Dallen Elmore. He is survived by his loving parents, Alexis...

Ethel Mae Breaux

Ethel Mae Breaux

Apr 8, 2020

Ethel Mae Breaux, 72, of Orange, passed away on April 8, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 9, 1947, she was the daughter of Lawrence Hebert Sr. and Joy (McLain) Hebert. Ethel enjoyed oil painting, sewing, making jewelry, flowers, and fishing. She loved being outdoors and spending time at the beach. Above all of the other joys...

A.R. Morgan

A.R. Morgan

Apr 8, 2020

Atho Reams (A.R.) Morgan, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. A.R. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 30, 1933. He attended Stark high school and graduated from St. Mary's high school in 1952. He later continued his education through correspondence courses with IBC. A.R. served in the Army as a paratrooper and member of the...

Janis Jo Switzer

Janis Jo Switzer

Apr 7, 2020

Janis Jo Switzer, 74, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1946 in Pilot Point, Texas and was the only child of James and Inez Roundtree of Orange, Texas. She graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1964. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. She married...

Martha Anne McCoy

Martha Anne McCoy

Apr 7, 2020

Martha Anne McCoy, 87, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Batavia, New York, on December 6, 1932, she was the daughter of Everett E. Heye and Francys M. (Decker) Heye. Martha worked as a dispatcher and matron for the Sheriff’s office in California, later going on to work on the Alaska pipeline and as...

Donell "Don" Ray Yocham

Donell "Don" Ray Yocham

Apr 6, 2020

Donell “Don” Ray Yocham, 71, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2020, at his home. Born in Turlock, California, on August 23, 1948, he was the son of Dearl George Yocham and Velma Virginia (Moore) Yocham. Referred to lovingly by his friends and family ‘Donny D’ or ‘Daddio’, his daughters were his pride and joy and to them he...

Evelyn Bonneaux

Evelyn Bonneaux

Apr 6, 2020

Evelyn Bonneaux, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Earnest L. Blanton and Mary (Pender) Blanton. Evelyn had a kind heart and a wild sense of adventure. She valued her family more than anything and always made sure...

Ruby Anna Parks

Ruby Anna Parks

Apr 5, 2020

Ruby Anna Boehme Parks, only daughter of Ida Witt Boehme and Charles August Boehme, Sr., was born August 1, 1923, in Orange, Texas. She and four brothers were reared at 804 Rein Street in Orange. She attended Anderson Elementary, Orange High School and Adelphi College in Garden City, New York. In high school, Ruby was a member of Lutcher Stark’s...

Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman

Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman

Apr 17, 2020

Pauline “Polly” Frances Hartman, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on April 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Pritchard, Alabama, on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of Lenious Davenport and Camoleet (Jones) Davenport. Polly was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City for a number of years. She loved gardening...

James "Mike" Michael Donnaud

James "Mike" Michael Donnaud

Apr 17, 2020

James “Mike” Michael Donnaud AKA PeePaw, 68, of Orange, passed away on April 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 19, 1951, he was the son of Ray Joseph Donnaud and Laura Sue (Nations) Donnaud. Mike graduated from the last class of Little Cypress High School Class of 1970. After high school he honorably served in...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Apr 14, 2020

Donald Eugene Johnson, 83, of Beaumont, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Houston. Born in Bracketville, Texas, on August 19, 1937, he was the son of William Harry Johnson and Viola (Woomer) Johnson. Donald grew up with a military upbringing and gained respect for the Armed Forces at a very young age. He bravely served his country in the...

Carrie Evelyn Stone

Carrie Evelyn Stone

Apr 14, 2020

Carrie Evelyn Stone, 85, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Orange. She was born in Cobleskill, New York, on February 16, 1935. Carrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandsons. Carrie loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake. She will be dearly missed...

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy

Apr 13, 2020

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Mildred was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 4, 1917. Mildred is the daughter of Aminthe Marie Pitre and...

Kevin Wetterstroem

Kevin Wetterstroem

Apr 11, 2020

Kevin Neal Wetterstroem, 51, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, at his residence in Vidor. Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 14, 1969, he was the son of Ramona Wetterstroem. Kevin Wetterstroem was a hardworking man. He worked hard as an Auto Technician for Advanced Auto Parts for many years. Mr. Wetterstroem enjoyed working on cars...

Angela Marie Stevens

Angela Marie Stevens

Apr 11, 2020

Angela Marie Stevens, 32, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 22, 1987, she was the daughter Tammy (Vincent) David and Mitchel David. Angela worked as a medical assistant and was passionate about providing care for others. She loved dogs and considered her yellow lab, Goldie, to be...

Lillian Richardson

Lillian Richardson

Apr 11, 2020

Lillian Ogden Richardson, 97, of Silsbee, Texas, formerly of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020 in Silsbee. A private graveside service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Holly Springs, Texas, on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Officiating will be Chaplain David Cross. She was born in March 7, 1923 to Robert W. Ogden and Ray Ogden. She was...

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.

Apr 11, 2020

Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1957, he was the son of Melvin Maurice Boyett, Sr. and Ann Boyett. Melvin was the owner and operator of Boyett Construction. He was a licensed scuba diver and enjoyed being in the water whenever he...

Sylvia Myers

Sylvia Myers

Apr 10, 2020

Sylvia Myers, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Converse, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Norman and Pauline Bossier. Sylvia treasured her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. She enjoyed crocheting afghans to gift her family and...

Delores Ann Hardin Stephens

Delores Ann Hardin Stephens

Apr 10, 2020

Our dear momma, Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on this Good Friday, April 10, 2020, joining her precious grandson, parents, siblings and other family members that she has missed so much. She was born the baby of 13 children on March 6, 1942, to Frank and Rosa Hardin. She was spoiled rotten...

John Steven "Steve" Byerly

John Steven "Steve" Byerly

Apr 9, 2020

Steve Byerly, 77, of Orange, passed away on April 9, 2020, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Jessie Valentine Byerly and Ladema Grace (Mayer) Byerly. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and in the reserves for an additional 3 years. He went on to...

Odin Paul Hickman

Odin Paul Hickman

Apr 9, 2020

Odin Paul Hickman Odin Paul Hickman, infant son of Alexis and Joshua Hickman, passed peacefully on April 9, 2020 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Draven Wilson; great grandfather, Jody Paul Hickman; great grandmothers, Marie Hamor, Anita Brady, and Sue Ferrando; and cousin, Dallen Elmore. He is survived by his loving parents, Alexis...

Ethel Mae Breaux

Ethel Mae Breaux

Apr 8, 2020

Ethel Mae Breaux, 72, of Orange, passed away on April 8, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 9, 1947, she was the daughter of Lawrence Hebert Sr. and Joy (McLain) Hebert. Ethel enjoyed oil painting, sewing, making jewelry, flowers, and fishing. She loved being outdoors and spending time at the beach. Above all of the other joys...

A.R. Morgan

A.R. Morgan

Apr 8, 2020

Atho Reams (A.R.) Morgan, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. A.R. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 30, 1933. He attended Stark high school and graduated from St. Mary's high school in 1952. He later continued his education through correspondence courses with IBC. A.R. served in the Army as a paratrooper and member of the...

Janis Jo Switzer

Janis Jo Switzer

Apr 7, 2020

Janis Jo Switzer, 74, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1946 in Pilot Point, Texas and was the only child of James and Inez Roundtree of Orange, Texas. She graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1964. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. She married...

Martha Anne McCoy

Martha Anne McCoy

Apr 7, 2020

Martha Anne McCoy, 87, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Batavia, New York, on December 6, 1932, she was the daughter of Everett E. Heye and Francys M. (Decker) Heye. Martha worked as a dispatcher and matron for the Sheriff’s office in California, later going on to work on the Alaska pipeline and as...

Donell "Don" Ray Yocham

Donell "Don" Ray Yocham

Apr 6, 2020

Donell “Don” Ray Yocham, 71, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2020, at his home. Born in Turlock, California, on August 23, 1948, he was the son of Dearl George Yocham and Velma Virginia (Moore) Yocham. Referred to lovingly by his friends and family ‘Donny D’ or ‘Daddio’, his daughters were his pride and joy and to them he...

Evelyn Bonneaux

Evelyn Bonneaux

Apr 6, 2020

Evelyn Bonneaux, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Earnest L. Blanton and Mary (Pender) Blanton. Evelyn had a kind heart and a wild sense of adventure. She valued her family more than anything and always made sure...

Ruby Anna Parks

Ruby Anna Parks

Apr 5, 2020

Ruby Anna Boehme Parks, only daughter of Ida Witt Boehme and Charles August Boehme, Sr., was born August 1, 1923, in Orange, Texas. She and four brothers were reared at 804 Rein Street in Orange. She attended Anderson Elementary, Orange High School and Adelphi College in Garden City, New York. In high school, Ruby was a member of Lutcher Stark’s...

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