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Ollie Mae “ Peggy “ Bean Alford, 87, of Deweyville, passed away, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born on December 25, 1925 in Orange, Texas to her parents, William Henry Teal and Ruby Josephine (Stockman) Teal, she was a longtime resident of the area; she was of the Christian+ faith and a homemaker. Peggy was a member of the Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg and she also attended Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. She will fondly be remembered for working in her yard, growing flowers, making jelly and for her love and the helping of others. Most of all in her life, Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bob Wyatt; her second husband, Johnnie Griffin Bean; her third husband, Abner J. Alford; her brother, William Hoy Teal and her half brothers, Homer Teal, Wallace Teal and Herbert Teal. Those who will most cherish her memory are her sons, Orville Wyatt and wife, Georgia of Dallas, Georgia, Johnny Carroll Bean and wife, Cindy of Dallas, Georgia and Gary Allen Bean of Deweyville; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren as well as numerous extended family and friends. Services by which to honor her life will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 26, 2013 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother John Fortenberry and Brother Bill Burch. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow services at the Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in the Nichols Creek community in Newton County. A gathering of family and friends for a time of reflection will be from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Honoring Peggy as pallbearers are Mike Dickerson, Hoy Teal, Jr., Keith Pearl, Jas Ebner, Kurt Ebner and Justin Ebner. The family wishes to thank Peggy’s grandson, Jeffery Bean, for the care given to her in her final days. Friends may sign the register book and leave condolences for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Mildred G. Allen passed away May 22, 2013 at her home. She was 93 years old. She was born on September 7, 1919 in Orange, Texas to Eddie and Alice Gallien. In 1946, she married Elmo W. Allen and was married for 55 years before his death in 2001. They resided in the Cove for more than 60 years. During the war she worked for several years at Perry Bros and Green’s Department Store. Mom was a remarkable mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She loved being with her family, watching television, and listening to KOGT to keep up with all the happenings in Orange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo; parents; and eight siblings. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Suzy and Wayne Ferguson, Jerry and Janice Allen, Bobby and Mary Ann Allen, Doug and Nancy Allen, Nan and Randy Dillard, Ann and Keith Folsom, Ronnie and Sharon Bruton; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear friend and caregiver, Lyn Winter. Lyn cared for mom for over nine years and became an adopted daughter. We can never begin to express our deepest appreciation for all the care and love you have given mom. We would also like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice for the care and support. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and honorary pallbearer is Eli Ellestad. Funeral services will be 2pm, Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice; 912 W Cherry Ave Orange, TX 77630; (409) 886-0622.

Brother Earnest Williams, 87, of Orange, TX, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 106 West Park Avenue, Orange, TX, with Entombment at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange, Texas, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the church. His love and memories will remain in the hearts of his daughter, Earnett Williams-Mitchell; close friend, Ms. Oshia Papilion; special niece, Evangeline Guillory (Paul); special provider, Darryll "Lee Lee" Bowens; 4 granddaughters, Bryana, D'ana, T'ana and Allie; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The Celebration of Life for Mother Blanche Bell Feathers, 83 of Orange will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the New Beginnings Outreach Ministry Church. Rev. Eddie Lee Smith, Pastor, Minister Cynthia Smith, Co-Pastor. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. She died May 19, 2013 at her residence. A native of Magnolia, AR, she resided in Orange since 1958. She was a longtime member of the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. There she was a Stewardess, member of the Pastor’s Aide Society, Missionary Society, and Eddie Lou Strong Circle. She was also a member of the Gate City Court of Calanthe. In 2008 she united with the New Beginnings Outreach Ministry Church, under the leadership of her son-in-law and daughter, pastor and co-pastor Rev. Eddie Lee and Minister Cynthia Smith. She was the Church Mother of the New Beginnings Church. She is survived by 7 sons, Elder Wilbert Carr (Evangelist Laurice) of Pittsburgh, PA, Phillip Carr, Rev. James Bell (Patricia) and Minister Terry Bell (Nina) all of Orange, Stevie Bell of Fresno, CA, and Michael Harris and Franklin Carr both of Houston, TX, 6 daughters, Joyce Tillman of Topeka, KS, Minister Cynthia Smith (Rev. Eddie Lee), Kimm Riggs, Judy Rhine, Evelyn Harris, and Valrie Robinson, all of Orange, 41 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

Sandra “Sandye” Sue Vandervoort, 68, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at her residence. Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Father Jim Sichko officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio on January 23, 1945, Sandye was the daughter of Paul and Thelma (Plaisance) Smith. She was a teacher at West Orange-Stark schools. Sandye was a member of the Altar Guild at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Women’s Golf Association. She also volunteered at the Shangri La Greenhouse in Orange. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Walton Smith. Sandye is survived by her husband, Paul “Van” Vandervoort, III of Orange; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Stephen Price of Houston, Marcy and J.J. Weibe of Lufkin; and daughter-in-law and son, Mindi and Jerry Vandervoort of Orange. She is also survived by Gram’s six-pack, Brady Price, Ace Vandervoort, Jacob Weibe, Mason Price, Jackson Weibe and Brock Vandervoort. Sandye loved to travel and “cruise” with Van and never met a stranger. She also enjoyed fun in the sun with her family and friends by the pool and at the beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamar State College-Orange Vandervoort Family Memorial Fund, 410 Front Street, Orange, Texas 77630.

Chief Petty Officer Lloyd Seago, U.S. Navy, retired, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Chris Adkins, associate pastor of Harmony Baptist Church in Vidor. Born in Shelby County, Texas on February 25, 1939, he was the son of Lonzo Taylor Seago and Mildred (Smith) Seago. Chief Petty Officer Seago served in the U.S. Navy in the Seabees for 20 years where he was an equipment operator and Navy diver. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked for International Mills in Illinois and in his free time, he enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Mildred Seago and son, Christopher Lloyd Daniel Seago, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Heather Seago of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Jared Daniel Seago and Jenna Danielle Seago; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elsie and Marvin Potter, Linda Diana and Mike High, all of Mauriceville, Cathy Savage of Rose City and Debbie and David Stephens of Orange.

Curtis James LaBry, 46, of Orange passed away. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orange on June 26, 1966, Curtis was the son of Glen Joseph and Katie V. (Duhon) LaBry. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and playing video poker but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Kathy LaBry of Vidor; parents, Glen Joseph and Katie LaBry of Orange; son, Taylor Glen LaBry and step daughters, Kelly Ybay and Karrie Love. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronald LaBry and Phillip John LaBry and wife, Rhonda all of Orange; nephews, Cody and Alex and grandchildren, Heaven, Trey, and Jacob.

Nora Lee Sanders, 87, of Conroe, a former resident of Orange, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Strake House in Conroe, Texas. A graveside service will be 1:30pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 11am to 12:30pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 12, 1925, Nora was the daughter of Simon A. Bourgeois and Mary Virginia Miller Bourgeois. She graduated from Orange High School in 1944; where she was a member of the Bengal Guard. Nora was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest T. Sanders, brothers, Herman Bourgeois and S.A. “Booty” Bourgeois, Jr.; and sister, Vivian Carr. Nora is survived by her son, Steven Sanders and his wife, Leslie of Houston, Texas; daughter, Vicki Schell and husband, Doug of Hideaway, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher Schell, Katy Schell, and Olivia Sanders; great-grandchild, Blake Schell; sister, Jeanette Calhoun and husband, Charles; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Bourgeois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; 700 North Street # M, Beaumont, Texas 77701, (409)883-1613, American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718, 1-800-227-2345, or the charity of your choice.

James Russell Prejean, 47, of Orange, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Melvin Payne, Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange on October 22, 1965, James was the son of Julius and Mary Mazie (Leleux) Prejean. James previously worked for I.T.W. Mueller. He had a God-given talent of being an exceptional mechanic, tackling many jobs others would have given up on and being meticulous, and done every job to perfection. He was a loving son, husband, father and brother and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceded in death by his parents, James is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Lisa (Lilyquist) Prejean; and son, Dylan Prejean both of Orange. James is also survived by his brothers, Johnny Prejean, Bryce Prejean both of Orange, Donald Prejean and wife, Cathy Prejean of Channelview and Austin Prejean of Orange; sister, Stacie Longron and husband, Artie of Deweyville; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Serving as Pallbearers will be Joey Claybar, Dan Lilyquist, Jr., Jason Lilyquist, Shawn Hilson and John Roy Fredrick and Odell Caraway.

Lee J. Kelly, 94, of West Orange, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home in Many, Louisiana. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Born in Toro, Louisiana on September 28, 1918, Lee was the son of Alvarado Fernando Kelly and Edwin (McNeely) Kelly. A Veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII, Lee served as an Honor Guard at the Nuremberg Trials, a series of military tribunals held by the Allied forces of WWII for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military and economic leadership of Nazi Germany. Lee retired from DuPont Sabine River Works as a guard. Lee enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and teaching them how to drive on the back roads of Louisiana. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his many friends. He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Corene Kelly; three sisters; and one brother. Lee is survived by his son, Willie Joe Soape and wife, Juanita of Orange; three daughters, Bobbye Carroll Scarber and husband, Prentice, Peggy Soape Armentrout Taylor and husband, Ken and Janice Ann Soape Burns and husband, Ronnie all of Orange. Lee is also survived by his nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; two nephews, Willie Hayes, Jr. and Charles Kelly; and three nieces, Bess Sauls, Brenda Woodall and Karen Buxton. Serving as Pallbearers will be Robert Armentrout, Chuck Burns, Willie Hayes, Jr., Kirby Alford, Gary Alford and Paul Peveto. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Kelly and Wilbur Wilson.

Cynthia Kay Bolser, 49, of Orange passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. She was a native of Orange; born on September 26, 1963 to parents Lela Ann Arnold and Nathan McCarver Jr. She had lived in Ohio and last few years back in Orange. She was a school bus driver for many years. Cynthia enjoyed doing puzzles, going fishing, camping, the beach; anything to spend time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her biological father; Nathan McCarver; mother, Lela Ann Taylor; husband, Floyd Bolser, Jr.; sister, Carol Ellen McCarver. She is survived by her daughter, Leann Bolser of Bridge City; son, David Bolser and wife, Dora Cortez of Texas City; father, Thomas Reid Taylor of Keller; sisters, Cathy Kovatch and husband John of Conroe, Connie McCarver and husband, Chris Peveto of Mauriceville, Theresa Culverhouse of Bridge City, Mary Jane McCarver and husband, Kevin Pikor of Bridge City, Crystal Welch and husband, Charles “Scooter” of Mauriceville, Mindy Watson and husband, Jason of Vidor; brothers, James Lee Taylor and wife, Kathy of Sherman, TX, Bobby Lee Scott and wife, Belinda of Mauriceville, grandchildren, Russell Shackelford, David Elijah Bolser and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Honoring Cynthia as pallbearers will be David Bolser, John Kovatch, Chris Peveto, Charles Welch, James Taylor and Bobby Scott. Honorary pallbearer is Jason Watson. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Michelle Tidmore, 55, of Orange passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1957, Michelle was the daughter of Carl David Tidmore and Barbara June Kanna. She was a talented musician who played the guitar, sang beautifully and wrote her own songs. While she lived in California she volunteered for legal aid and enjoyed helping those in need. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara June Kanna and is survived by her husband, Dean Oster of Orange; father and step-mother, Carl David and Sharon Tidmore of Valliant, OK and daughter, Shawna Tidmore of California. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joseph and Logan Dean Clarke and Zierra and Kiera Tidmore and sisters, Darcy Comeaux and husband, James of Orange and Donna Sauceda and husband, Joe of California. Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Davie Ruth Thompson was called home to our Lord on May 16, 2013. Davie was born on January 11, 1934 to Arthur B. Graves and Marie Todd Graves. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate her life and works will be at the Praise Center of the First United Methodist Church, Orange, at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 21, 2014. Davie Ruth was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and went on to Business School. Davie was a giving, caring, and beautiful woman who raised her family, traveled around the world, and then settled back in Orange, Texas. She was very active with her church family of First United Methodist Church and later with her church family at Faith United Methodist Church, Orange. She was instrumental in working with United Methodist Women and many church Outreach Programs along with many Children’s Miniseries. Davie was a devoted volunteer and worked tirelessly helping with a wide variety of Church Activities for many years. Davie Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Marie Elizabeth Vines, her husbands Sam Carpenter Sr. and Oscar Charles Thompson, Brother, Arthur Graves Jr., and son David Stanley Carpenter. She is survived by her Mother-in-Law Opal Thompson, and Grandchild Stanly Carpenter and family and Heidi Carpenter and family. Also surviving are Step-children Thad Thompson of the Dallas area, Vicky Thompson of Euless, Texas, Kimberly McDonald (Tim) of Orange, Texas and Oscar Charles Thompson, Jr. of Hurst, Texas. She is also survived by 3 brothers-in-law, George (Francis) Thompson of Beaumont, Texas. Dean (Barbara) Thompson of Weatherford, Texas and Andy (Dru) Thompson of Arlington, Texas. Davie is remembered lovingly by a host of close friends who share the fact that their lives were all wonderfully touched by such a woman. In lieu of flowers: donations may be made in her memory to the Myra McDonald Fund of the First United Methodist Church.

Brek Michael Jenkins was born and passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Officiating will be Pastor George Gau, pastor of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mark McBride, Brek is survived by his parents, Andre and Nardis Jenkins of Orange; brother, Dredyn Joseph Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Don and Nicole Glass of Orange; paternal grandparents, Allen and Tammy Colomb of LA Porte, Texas; and paternal grandfather, Karl Comeaux of Abbeville, Louisiana. Little Angel Unknown, A little angel unknown I, am, my place is as an angel in a secret land. I didn't have a name as such, you didn't get the chance, I wasn't meant to live on earth just touch you by the hand. I've been sent to touch your lives and I know you’ll think that cruel, but its only special people that are chosen exceptions to the rules. I knew you would love me from the very start, from that first sighting & beating of my tiny heart, so I know that it will hurt you that you have to say goodbye, but I am your guardian angel now and I'll dry the tears from your eyes. I'll be there by your side wherever you now go, I will hear you speak of me often & what I might have been if I'd grown, I'll be the special angel in the picture that you have, I'll remind you of my brother & my dad, I'll have your little features all of you as one and I'll love you always as my special mum. You might not have got to see me as a living breathing thing, but I'll be the ribbon around your heart and my love will be deep within, this pleasure I promise will be mine, to be your guardian angel from now until the end of time. I'll gift you with my presence every night within your dreams, walk always as your special unknown angel gifted to you within just for a short while, so think of me often and smile, For I, am your very own special unknown gifted child. Mommy and Daddy love you.

Brinley Stafford, 84, of Deweyville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at the church. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on November 6, 1928, Brinley was the son of Earl Victor Stafford and Bessie Regina Stanley. Following the death of his mother, he was raised by his father and step-mother, Eve Stafford. He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange and worked as an oiler at Alpha Portland Cement Company. He was preceded in death by parents; and sons, Everett Vincent Stafford and Hugh Nathan Hryhorchuk. Brinley is survived by his wife, Jeanette Stafford of Deweyville; son, Wilbur E. Hryhorchuk of Indian Lake; grandson, Anthony Eugene Hryhorchuk; brothers, Terry Stafford, Victor Stafford, Charles Stafford and Rodney Stafford all of West Virginia; and sisters, Patricia Orchard of California and Nadine Orchard of West Virginia. Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Ruth W. Crawley, 90, of Covington, Louisiana, formally of Orange, passed away May 15, 2013, at her residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Mike Umbenhaur, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service on Sunday. Ruth was born October 9, 1922 in Dickensonville, Virginia. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Arthur Andrew Williams and Etta Dickenson Williams. Her early life was spent in Virginia. She graduated from Temple Hill High School, Castlewood, Virginia in 1939. Continuing her education, Ruth attended Radford University in Radford, Virginia. In 1943, she earned a BS degree in science and education. Following WWII, she met the man who would become her life partner, Major John Emmett Crawley, Jr. John and Ruth were married December 27, 1946, in the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church near Dickensonville, Virginia. They settled in Charleston, West Virginia where John began his job as a Chemical Engineer for E. I. DuPont de Nemours. With a shortage of teachers following WWII, Ruth immediately got a job at Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, West Virginia. She taught general science and biology. While in Charleston, West Virginia three sons were born to Ruth and John. Their twins, Robert Arthur Crawley and Williams Edward Crawley, were born in November of 1950. A little over a year later, in December of 1951, their third son, Donald Eugene Crawley was born. In November of 1964, John’s career with DuPont moved the family to Orange, Texas. Ruth became involved with her church and community, serving many organizations and holding many offices. She became a Deacon and Elder at First Presbyterian Church, belonged to the William Diamond Chapter of DAR, AAUW, Friends of the Orange Public Library, Leaf and Petal Garden Club, Antique Study Group, Red Hat Society and several bridge clubs. In 1980, she joined the staff of the Stark Foundation as a docent at the W.H. Stark House. She was a docent for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John E. Crawley, Jr.; and sister, Frances Williams Banner. Ruth is survived by her son, Robert A. Crawley and wife, Barbara of Austin, William E. Crawley and wife, Kathy of Orange and Donald E. Crawley and wife, Elizabeth of Bush, Louisiana. Ruth is survived by her grandchildren, Sharon E. Crawley of Costa Mesa, California, Stephen L. Crawley of Carbondale, Illinois; and step-grandchildren, Vance Long of New York, New York and Scott Long and wife, Christine of Austin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630 or your favorite charity in her name.

Grover C. Bishop, 89, of Bridge City, died Monday, May 14, 2013, at DuBuis Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the McLewis community of Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 6, 1923, Mr. Bishop had lived in the area since 1956. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1964. Following his service in the Navy, he began his career with Levingston Shipbuilding Company in Orange, working there until the closing of the company. He then transferred to Gulfport Shipbuilding Company where he worked until his retirement. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Lloyd Grubbs Post of the American Legion in Orange, where he had served as a past Post Commander. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Mamie (Hutchcraft) Bishop; wife, Betty Bishop; brothers, Coy Bishop and Dan Bishop; and sister, Lou Ann Conley. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Bishop; granddaughter, Karlee Watkins both of Bridge City; brother, Roger Bishop; and sister, Zelda Lundburg, both of Iowa.

Quentin “Quen” Mitchell Wingate, 55, of Orange, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, at the Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Rosary will be recited at 7 pm by Deacon Melvin Payne. Born in Orange, Texas on February 12, 1958, Quentin was the son of Cecil Francis Wingate and June (Woodside) Wingate. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Catholic Church. Quen had many dreams that he left unfulfilled. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Wingate and is survived by his mother, June (Woodside) Wingate; siblings and their spouses, Natalie and Doyle West of Orange, Andrew and Sheila Wingate of Minnesota, Susan Wingate and Larry Swiderski of Orange, Al and Deborah Wingate of Orange, Vickie Wingate of Minnesota, Linda (Sr Mary of Joseph) Wingate of Orange, Matthew Wingate of San Antonio, Mary Ann Wingate of Beaumont, Cecilia Wingate of Texas City, Julie and Chris Trapp of Minnesota, Phillip and Marcia Wingate of Houston, Barbara and Shanawn Holland of Orange, Peter and Joy Wingate of Virginia, Clay and Hong Wingate of Spring, Ethan and Carrie Wingate of Katy, Spencer and Jennifer Wingate of Spring, Olivia Wingate and Walter Johnson of Kingwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Wingate, Phillip Wingate, Peter Wingate, Ethan Wingate, Spencer Wingate and Larry Swiderski. Honorary pallbearer will be Clay Wingate.

On May 12, 2013, Dr. John E. Wade, III, age 60, of Joplin, MO passed from this earth. John was a servant of God, loving husband, father, son & physician. He was a student of knowledge, a true renaissance man who loved his family, animals, his country and community. He brought joy to those who were around him. John Edward Wade was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 5, 1952 to John E. Wade, Jr. & Bobbie Cherry Wade. He grew up in Orange TX, graduating from Stark High School in 1970. He then attended Lamar University where he earned a degree in Biology, with High Honors, before going on to medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he earned his M.D. Following medical school, he completed his residency training in Psychiatry and served his country in the US Air Force, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal. Dr. Wade was in practice for many years, greatly caring for his patients. He touched many lives & always wanted to make a difference. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy, of Joplin, MO; his son, Christopher Wade, of Austin, TX; and two grandchildren, Harper and Cole Wade, of Austin TX He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. John E Wade Jr. (Bobbie), of Orange TX; sisters, Cherry Wade of Arlington, TX, Mary Jane Stewart, Orange TX, Nancy Stark, Orange TX; numerous nieces and nephews & his beloved pets. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange TX on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 12pm-2pm, with services at 2pm. A Celebration of Life will be held in Joplin, MO at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or to the American Heart Association.