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Obituaries

Charlie Andrew Johnnie, 68, of Orangefield passed away Friday, February 03, 2012, at his residence. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City with Sister Ruth Burch officiating. Burial will follow at Duncan Wood Cemetery near Vidor. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Born in Vidor on September 21, 1943, Charlie was the son of Vernon and Juanita “Dolly” (Granger) Johnnie. After working for 30 years, Charlie retired from Inland Orange. He was also a member of Harvest Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Dale Johnnie; and sons, Shane Johnnie and Charlie Johnnie, Jr. Charlie is survived by his wife, Pam Johnnie of Orangefield; son, Chris Johnnie of Orangefield; brothers, Vernon Junior Johnnie of Orangefield, Caldron Johnnie of Orangefield, Robert “Bub” Johnnie of Bridge City; and sisters, Nita Breaux and Sylvia Berard both of Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Berndt, Chip Heering, Chad Havard, Jeff Johnnie, Ty Johnnie and Gary Berard. Honorary Pallbearer will be Peyton Havard.

Azeline Babineaux, 79, of Bridge City passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Porr Arthur. Funeral Services will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

Rose Marilyn Jaques, 58, of Orange passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 surround by her loving family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Orange; born on October 12, 1953 to parents Georgia Wyble and Enand Young. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and had worked at Affordable Auto Repair for many years as a secretary. She was an avid reader, LSU fan and enjoyed listen to music. She loved to go camping at the lake house, going fishing and spending time with her family and friends. Rose was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by mother, Georgia Deranger and father, Enand Young. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Gaylon Ray Jaques of Orange; son, James Eric Jaques of Orange; sister, Carolyn McDonald of Orange; brother, Enand Young Jr. and wife, Cheryl of Orange; stepfather and stepmother, Al and Genie Deranger. She is also survived by a large extended family and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 4 pm until 8 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a Wake Vigil Service to be held at 5 pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 6, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, with Rev. Thomas E. Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. You may sign the guest book at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

JB Jones, Jr., 98, of Orange, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Winfree Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Morgan of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, and Reverend Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at Winfree Baptist Church. Born in Urbana, Texas on July 16, 1913, JB was the son of Nellie (Sherman) and James Burton Jones, Sr. He was a past member and president of the Bridge City School Board, and he was a past director of the Soil Conservation District. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 60 years, where he served as Sunday School Director. In his retirement, JB worked as a cattle rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Inez Jones; and five brothers and sisters. JB is survived by his son, Dr. James B. Jones; daughter, Cynthia Hooks and husband Dan, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, Dr. David Jones and wife Danika, Dee Dee Viator, both of Bridge City, Shae Lynn Franklin and husband Shawn of Farwell, Texas; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and very dear friend and caregiver, Julie McDaniel. Serving as Pallbearers will be Bill Nickum, Don Shockley, Larry Hunter, Larry Adkins, Morris Lisbony, Henry Chambers, and Billy Pruitt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Riley and Frank Welch.

Marie Diane Guidry, 57, of Orange passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, at her residence. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Sam Roe pastor, of Colony Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur on September 4, 1954, Marie was the daughter of Gilbert Lee Marler and Marie (Trokee) Marler. Preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Adam Guidry and granddaughter, Kailynn Marie Thibodeaux, Marie is survived by her children, Brandon Marler, Heather Marler, Josh Marler, Sr., Patrick Guidry, Shondia Simar, Charles Guidry and Clarence Guidry. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hayden Thibodeaux, Kayden Thibodeaux, Destiny Tankersley, Josh Marler, Jr., Emily Marler, Ashley Marler, Isabella Alvarado, and Nina Guidry; brothers, Phillip Marler, Terry Marler, Gary Wayne Marler; sisters, Anita Kay Marler, Charlotte LeMaire; and brother, Jeff Marler. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Marler, Josh Marler, Sr., Patrick Guidry, Phillip Marler, Carlys Steele and Douglas Ener.

Ian Marion Mitchell, son of Lyle and Megan Mitchell, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at UTMB in Galveston. Memorial Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Jessie “Buddy” Lee Williams, 79, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at The Meadows. His was a native of Newton, Texas; born on October 22, 1932 to the late Arbell (Vanpelt) and Charles Lee Williams. He had lived many years in the Devil’s Pocket Community and the last ten years in Orange. He retired as an industrial painter and sandblaster. He had served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Buddy was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Williams; wife, Mary Dan Williams; sister, Pauline Hooks; brother, Thomas Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Trahan and husband, Roderick of Orange; sisters, Betty Joe Lavine of Hartburg, Sally Vance and husband, Eugene of Hartburg, Deloris Harris of Devil’s Pocket; brothers, Eddie Williams and wife, Connie of Buna, Charles Williams of Devil’s Pocket, Ben Williams and wife, Tina of Hoffman; granddaughter, Clara Gilley and husband, Gregory of Orange; great grandchildren, Caleb, Zachary and Madison Gilley. A visitation will be held on Thursday February 2, 2012 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 3, 2012 at 11 am at the funeral home. You may sign the guest book at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

Mary Em Wall, 64, of Orange passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Marv Howland officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Born in Orange on August 27, 1947, Mary was the daughter of Lovelace and Iva (Patterson) Wall. She taught public school in the Port Arthur school district for over 30 years, starting in the classroom and was also a school counselor. Mary was a devoted member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Orange. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Frank Wall and Chuck Wall. Mary is survived by her brother, Richard Wall of Orange; nieces and nephews in North Carolina and many cousins in this area.

William “Bill” Harry Neff, 73, of Orange passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Orange Baptist Hospital. He was a native of Greenfield, Pennsylvania; born on June 28, 1938 to the late Edith (Grandy) and Albert Neff. He had lived in the Orange area for 45 years and was a member of Cove Baptist Church. William retired from International Longshoremen’s Association Local Union 25 in 1984 as a longshoreman. He was a hard working man, who enjoyed his job or just keeping busy around the house. He loved going camping and spending time with his family. William was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neff. He is survived by his wife, Corrine (Premeaux) Neff of Orange; daughter, Edith Mendoza and husband, David of Keller, TX; sons, Jeffery Neff, James Neff both of Orange, Charles Frederick of Sharpsville, PA; sister, Mary Lou Allen of North Fort Myers, Fl. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kara Neff, Kristin Neff, Jalee Neff and Zachary Mendoza. A gathering of family and friend will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 3:30 pm until 7 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service at 5 PM. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

William Boyd Wagner, 63, of Orange passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Gulf Healthcare Center in Port Arthur. He was a native and lifelong resident of Orange; born on April 11, 1948 to the late Teresa (Kibodeaux) and Alfonso Wagner. He retired from Industrial Technical Service in 1995 as a truck driver. He enjoyed working on old cars, going rabbit hunting, going fishing and was a great craftsman; making bird houses. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded is death by his wife, Yvonne Wagner; sister, Wanda Barnes and brother, Edward Wagner. His is survived by his sons, John Wagner and wife, Cindy of Beaumont, Joseph E. Wagner of Orange, Emmett Wagner and wife, Melissa of Vidor; sisters, Joyce Wagner, Mary LeBouef both of Orange, Geraldine Brevell of Mauriceville; brothers, Ray Wagner, Emmett Wagner both of Orange. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Dylin Wayne Wagner, Devin Lucas Wagner, Daniel Todd Wagner and a host of extended family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Lieu of Flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to assist with final expenses. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy LeBouef, Chris LeBouef, Mark LeBouef, Dennis Wagner, Richard Wagner and Shawn Barnes. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Coleman and Joseph Taylor.