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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Death announcement Alvin Goodwin Orange The Celebration of Life for Mr. Alvin P. Goodwin, 63, of Orange, is pending at Sparrow Funeral Home. He passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital. Services Ruby Alexander Orange Ruby Alexander, 46, of Orange, Texas was called to heaven on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. We will celebrate and embark on memories of Ruby at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Ruby was born in Miss. on June 10, 1967. Like her name, she was like a precious stone that stood out to all for her beauty inside and out and it was hard not to notice her. This was evident to her parents when they adopted her at the age of four. She leaves behind the greatest accomplishments of her entire life, her daughters, Courtney (Smith) Cowart and husband, Dan and Hannah Smith, who will always cherish the precious memories of childhood with their Momma. She is also survived by her father, Jim Alexander and wife, Rhonda, brother, Troy Alexander and wife, Heather and their children, Hayden, Harper and Hendrix. She was greeted in heaven by her mother, Shirley (Hodgkinson) Alexander, whom she missed dearly. Andi Rodrigue Orangefield Andi Rodrigue, 50, of Orangefield, Texas passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. A private burial will follow. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott, Dalton, Blaine and V. R. Peveto, Slayde Martin, Kinnley Rodrigue, Matt Wilmore and Koltin Marshall. Visitation was Jan. 27 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange on July 20, 1963, Andi was the daughter of John Robert Peveto and Margie Lee (Oswalt) Cutaia, of Port Neches. She was a paralegal for Michael Catt Attorney in Orange and was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Andi was the biggest Dallas Cowboy fan of all time. She loved her team and stuck with them through thick and thin. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, Kurt Cordell Rodrigue and step-father, John Cutaia. Andi is survived by her mother; daughter, Maci Rodrigue Wilmore and husband, Sam of Orangefield; brother, Ronny Peveto of Port Neches; sisters, Patti Peveto Martin and husband, Tommy of Little Cypress, Johnna Peveto Blount of Port Neches; step-brother, V.R. Peveto and wife, Nicole; and nieces and nephews, Shane, Dalton, Blaine and Scott Peveto, and wife, Erika, and their son, Brett. Also, by Slayde Martin and Taylor and Paige Blount. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 S. 11th Street, Ste. 212, Beaumont, TX 77701. John LeBleu Orange John Thomas LeBleu Jr., 65, of Orange, Texas passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Honoring John as pallbearers are Arthur LaBleu, Doug and Edward Culpepper, Kenny and Jake Bowden and Derick Zadalier. Honorary pallbearers are Stuart Welch Jr., Colt LeBleu, Jacob Lejune and Justin Journeay. John was a native and lifelong residence of Orange; born on Nov. 22, 1948 to the late Mary Ann (Townsley) Pharr and John Thomas LeBleu Sr. He was a welder with Local #587 and mechanic. He loved going fishing, hunting, camping, playing pool, going dancing and crawfish boils with his family. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Shirley Bowden and Kathryn LeBleu. He is survived by his wife Becky LeBleu of Orange; daughters, Kathryn Welch and husband, Stuart of Orange, Kerry LeBleu and husband, Marvin of Seattle, Wash.; sons, Ricky LeBleu and wife, Michele of Orange, Shannon Burns of Orange; sisters, Betty Wynkoop of San Antonio, Barbara Long and husband, Dan of Ky. and Jewell Davis of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Kacey and Stuart Welch Jr., Colt and Devin LeBleu, Sage and Skyler Griggs and Corbin Burns. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Shirley Hennigan Orange Shirley Jean Hennigan, 78, of Orange, Texas passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at home. A visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Turner and Brother Ronnie Hennigan officiating. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Honoring Shirley as pallbearers are Ronnie Joe Hennigan, Chris and Thomas Leleux, Ralph Smith, Donald Flannery, Richard and Brain Salter. Honorary pallbearers are Emmitt Marcantel, Billy Bickham and Billy Walton. Shirley was lifelong resident of Orange; born on March 15, 1935 to the late Vivian (Teal) and Edgar H. Boulware. She was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church and had worked in the cafeteria at LCM High School; retiring in 2000. Shirley loved to travel; getting in her van, riding around and visiting with people. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly by all. She was preceded in death by her
Deaths and Memorials husband, Kalcie Donald Hennigan. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Deborah Leleux of Orange; sons, Donnie Hennigan of Orange, Ronnie Hennigan and wife, Rose of Orange, Robert Hennigan of Orange; sister, Avis Bickham and husband, Billy of Orange, Dee Dee Marcantel and husband, Emmitt of Hemphill, Doris Walton and husband, Billy of Livingston. Also, left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Chris Leleux and wife, Stephhanie, Misty Flannery and husband, Donald, Thomas Leleux and wife, Jennifer, Marissa Hennigan, Brianne Trahan and husband, Cody, Tara Lowe and husband, James, Ronnie Joe Hennigan and wife, Whitney, Kaylee Hennigan; great-grandchildren, Amber Leleux, Thomas Leleux, Madeline Lowe and Aiden Ray Trahan. Bettie Johnson Orange The Celebration of Life for Bettie E. Johnson, 80, of Orange, Texas will be Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. Bettie passed away Jan. 23 at her residence. An Orange native, she was a 1953 graduate of Emma H. Wallace High School. At the Mount Zion Church, she was active in the Mary Magdalene Circle and the Senior Choir. Bettie retired from the former Orange Memorial Hospital in 1993 with the distinction of being the longest tenured employee of the hospital. She was also active in the Meals on Wheels program She is survived by one brother, Frank Hasley, Sr. of Beaumont and niece and caregiver, Phyllis Thibodeaux (Peter) of Orange, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Faye Bounds Orange Faye “Sophie” “Budden” Williams Bounds, 86, of Orange, Texas passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. A Graveside service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Charles Roberts. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, also on Saturday. Born in Lufkin on Feb. 8, 1927, Faye was the daughter of Billy and Etta (Redd) Williams. She was a supervisor at Equitable Bag Factory and a member of Redtown Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful cook. She was loved and will be missed by many friends and family who all cherished her friendship. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Tom Luce and Joe Bounds; brother, Noel Glen Williams; and sister, Daisy Belle Butler. Faye is survived by her sister, Mary Dawson of Shreveport, La.; nieces and nephews, Bill Dawson and wife, Helen of Irving, Marilyn Williams of Pollok, Jesse Butler and wife, Sherry of Pollok, Tommie Butler and wife, Sue of Hudson, Myrtle “Susie” Goodin and husband, Perry of Pollok, Mary Lou Turner of Orange, John Ed “Bo” Bounds and wife, Susan of Orange, Karen Sue Brown and husband, Robert of Orange, Ruth Ann Sahualla of Orange; and numerous other family and friends. Raymond Clark Orange Raymond Earl Clark, 68, of Orange, Texas passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, La. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home, 8808 Hwy 87 North, Orange, TX 77632. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. at Doyle Cemetery in Starks, La. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Dequincy, La. to the late Ivel Maxine (O’Brien) and Earl C. Clark. He had lived in the Orange area for 35 years and prior in Starks, La. Raymond was employed as a Fork Lifter with DuPont at the Live Oak Warehouse, just making his 35 year anniversary on Friday. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1968. Raymond enjoyed doing wood working and going metal detecting. Raymond was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded by his parents. Raymond is survived by his wife, Mary Clark of Orange; son, Jason Clark of Orange; sister, Scharlette Dougherty of Merryville, La; brother, Reginald Clark and wife, Beverley of Starks, La. and a large extended family. Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Erik Rigsby Orange Erik Blake Rigsby, 23, of Orange, Texas was brought to the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Cowboy Church on FM 1078 in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Arrangements held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, followed by cremation. Born in Beaumont on Jan. 27, 1990, Erik was the son of Michael I. Rigsby and Ragena L. (Kress) Rigsby. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Eva Kress, Erik is survived by his parents; brother, Michele A. Rigsby; and grandparents, Earl and Avis Rigsby. He spent his childhood in Dayton and moved to Orange at the age of 17. He developed an undeniable interest in mechanics from his father from race cars, motorcycles to ATVs. This is what led him to his jobs as a mechanic, working for Revon Craig (Motorcycleman) and his job as a painter for Brock Industries. He was very intelligent and left this life at too young of an age. He will be greatly missed by all and will forever be in our hearts. Josephine Barras Orange Josephine Barras was born in Orange, Texas on March 23, 1913 to Joe and Frances LaRussia. Friends are invited to join the family for a funeral mass to be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will
follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Arrangements held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Josephine’s parents immigrated to the U.S. around the year 1900 from Sicily, Italy. Poppa Joe came to the U.S. first and landed in New York and then made his way to Orange. Once settled, he sent for his family and they entered the U.S. through New Orleans. The couple had five children that passed as infants in Sicily and one passed on the voyage over. The surviving three traveled with their mother to Texas and the couple had four more children in America. Josephine and her sister, Lena Ragusa, ran Ragusa’s “Little Green Store” located near Roselawn. Josephine married Perry Barras early in life. They were married over 50 years. Perry and Josephine had one son, Joseph. Mrs. Barras was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She spent many years cooking her famous Italian lunch every Sunday that many have shared. Josephine is survived by her son, Joseph Barras and wife, Lin Barras of Orange. Her grandchildren, Jason Barras of Orange and Kim Barras Rutledge and husband, Oliver Rutledge of Orange and her great-grandchildren, Joshua Whipkey, Austin and Chase Rutledge of Orange and many nieces and nephews. Josephine left this world as she lived for 100 years.... peacefully. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Whipkey, Chase and Austin Rutledge, Michael and Charlie Ragusa and Van Choate. Gerald Wilburn Orange Gerald Wilburn, 75, of the McLewis Community passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at his home. Funeral services were Jan. 27 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church and his brother-in-law, the Rev. Gordon Vaughn. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers were Bo and Jonathan Henley, Phillip Rickenbrode, James and Lynn Davis and Michael Colburn. Honorary pallbearers were fellow church members at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church and his special friends, Gus Permenter, Glen Haley, George Hare and Dave Jackson. Born in Shelbyville on July 28, 1938, Gerald was the son of Walter P. and Cynthia (Payne) Wilburn. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Citgo Petroleum in Lake Charles, La. He was a member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. Gerald was a loving husband of almost 53 years, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed bass fishing on Lake Sam Rayburn; having caught numerous big bass. Most of all, Gerald loved and enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Wilburn, Gerald is survived by his wife, Barbara (Jeff) Wilburn of McLewis Community; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Brandi Wilburn of Elgin; and daughter and son-in-in-law, Tammy and Bo Henley of McLewis Community. Gerald is also survived by his grandchildren, Johnathan and Brandi Henley and Amber and Phillip Rickenbrode; five great-grandchildren; and his siblings and their spouses, Bobby and Cora Wilburn of Joaquin, Louise and Earl Wagstaff of Dreka, Price and Donna Wilburn of Center, Elmer Ray Wilburn of Dreka and Judy and Danny Scarborough of Huxley. Lionel Clippa Orange Lionel Daniel Clippa, 90, of Orange, Texas passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services were Jan. 27 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jena, La. Services were Jan. 26 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Brady Williams, Mark Spillers, Cody and Brandon Hogan, Doug Montoya and Jeremy Clippa. Honorary pallbearers were Brian and Donnell Williams, Marshall Sharp, Lester Spillers and Stephen Maxfield. Born in New Llano, La. on April 14, 1923, Lionel was the son of Daniel John Clippa and Lucina (Obanion) Clippa. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army National Guard. Lionel was a machinist at Livingston and in 1968, he became a Deacon and served at Bethel Baptist Church and Hartburg Baptist Church. He was a faithful member at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Lionel enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and son and woodworking.
Lionel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 64 years, Helen Clippa; and sister, Jeanette Hirsch. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Linda Williams and husband, Donnell of Orange, Debra Spillers and husband, Lester of Leesville, La., Brenda Maxfield and husband, Steve of Buckeye, Ariz., Matthew Clippa of Deweyville and Belinda Sharp and husband, Marshall of Bridge City. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Nolan Devillier Bridge City Nolan Joseph Devillier, 82, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Jan. 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 27, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers were Andrew and Junior Daville, Bryce Figari, Ty and Drew Hollier, Garrett Hill, Ryan Pruett and Landen McGavock. Born in Welsh, La. on April 24, 1931, Nolan was the son of Frank and Valentine (Ardoin) Devillier. He retired from the U.S. Merchant Marines and since 1973, was the owner and operator of Hitchin Post in Bridge City. Nolan was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to fish, hunt, work with his horse and maintain his land with his bulldozer. He enjoyed going to the auctions every Saturday and collecting his “treasures”. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Nell (Tate) Devillier; brothers, Dalvas and Delma Devillier; grandson, Randy Wilson; and great-grandson, Justin Breaux. Nolan is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws, Gwen and Tony Titus of Bridge City, Ginger Gunter of Bridge City, Kathy and Raymond Walker of Rosepine, La.; and son, Wayne Devillier of Bridge City. Nolan is also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses, Shelly and Andrew Hollier, Kim Titus, Chuck Wilson, Scott and Heather Wilson, Missy and Horace Daville, Terri and Ferrell McGavock, Nikki Pruett; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Burnadise Brown of Church Point, La. Johnnie Sage, Sr. Mauriceville Johnnie Sage Sr., 85, of Mauriceville, Texas passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were Jan. 24 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers were Matthew, Nicholas, Paul and Steve Kramlick, Josh Driskill and Curtis Hanson. Born in Navasota on April 23, 1928, Johnnie was the son of Joseph Sage and Eva (Dragon) Sage. He served for over 32 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served his country in WW II, the Korean War and three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. After retirement, he worked for Livingston Ship Yard and at Dupont Refinery. Johnnie was passionately devoted to the Marines, his country, his wife and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Syble Sage; and siblings, Nick, Arthur, Harry, Bobby and Joseph Sage, Jr. and Katheryn Daigrepont. Johnnie is survived by his sons, Johnnie Sage Jr. and wife, Angela of Spring; Ronny Sage of Pittsburgh; daughter, Shirley Kramlick and husband, Steve of Beaumont; grandchildren, Tamara Driskill and husband, Josh, Matthew and Nicholas Kramlick, Marissa, Alexis and Jonathon Sage; great-grandchildren, Lily and Emma Driskill, Mason Owens; and siblings, Mack Sage of Kyle, Ruby Daltray and husband, Don of Bryan, Betty Nobles and husband, Gerald of Bryan, Rosemary Clanton and husband, Bobby of College Station, Raymond Sage and wife, Louise of Houston, Peggy Wade of Bartlett, Tenn., and Linda Waring of Austin. Cecil Williams Bridge City Cecil Ray Williams, 75, of Call and a former longtime resident of Bridge City, Texas passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Father Steven Leger officiating. Grave side services followed Saturday at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, La. Born in Leesville, La., on Feb. 3, 1938, Cecil was the son of Jesse Wilkerson and Mary Jane (Marcus) Wil-
liams. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Cecil loved music and instilled that same love of music in his children. He owned Cecil’s Grocery in Bridge City for many years and started Cecil’s Garage Door Service after closing the grocery store. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sister; and infant son, John Robert. Cecil is survived by his sons and their spouses, Mark and Judi Williams of Sugar Land, Bradley and Connie Williams of College Station, Michael and Ting Williams of Austin, Matthew Williams of Call; and daughters, Jennifer Williams of Wylie, Angela Williams and spouse, Amy DeLay of Round Rock. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, Ryan, Garrett, Lauren, Cassidy, Tori, Noelle and Jaden Williams; and sister, Ruby Luce and husband, Thomas of Buda. Serving as pallbearers were Justin, Tyler, Mark, Bradley, Michael and Matthew Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Gurney, Dow Gene Anderson, Max Pelham and Kirk Roccaforte. Johnny Shelton Orange Johnny Lee Shelton, Sr., 77, of Orange passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 in Beaumont. A memorial service was Jan. 24 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Avenue in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Mike Fink. Born in Hamburg, Ark., on Sept. 2, 1936, Johnny Lee was the son of Henry Lee and Clara (Almeva) Shelton. He served in the U.S. Marines and later worked and retired with the Equitable Bag Factory in Orange. He enjoyed being with his family and friends especially during Christmas when he was able to dress up as Santa Clause for family photos. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elizabeth Thompson and brother, Bobby Jean Shelton. Johnny Lee is survived by his brother, John Wayne Shelton and wife, Margie; son, Johnny Lee Shelton Jr. and wife, Mitzie; son, Kurt Allen Shelton and wife, Trudie; numerous nieces and nephews; his close friend, Ray; grandsons, Ty and Cody and many numerous relatives and friends who will all miss him. The family would like to thank Patricia “Prissy” Mulholland and the many other family and friends for all the care and prayers given during his illnesses.