Obituaries

Gladys Marie Vayon LeDoux, 91, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at Sabine Place in Orange, Texas, surrounded by family.  Born on November 19, 1934, in […]

Joanne Black Jones, born October 16, 1929 and left this world on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at age 96. Her passing was quiet, expected, mourned and then greeted with gratitude […]

Deacon Morris Joseph, Sr. was born on December 5, 1954, to James Joseph and Delcie D. Joseph in Vinton, Louisiana. He was raised in Vinton where he attended Smyrna COGIC. […]

Kathy Buchanan, born on October 18, 1954, in Orange, Texas, embarked on her final journey on January 1, 2026. A beloved figure within her family and community, Kathy’s life was […]

Lauryn Louise James, 31, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December […]

Joyce A. Goddard, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 19,1940, she was the daughter of Owen Curtis Acosta and Susie […]

Linda Anderson Claybar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 11:00 […]

Deborah Cruse Soiett was born June 8, 1950, and passed away September 19, 2025, at the age of 75. She led a life full of love, dedication, and a deep […]

Rick Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas—beloved musician, friend, father, and partner—passed away peacefully, August 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Claybar […]

Preston Francis Meaux, a talented fitter at shipyards in the area including Burton Shipyard, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Orange, Texas. Born on December 12, 1941, in Gueydon, […]