All Obituaries

The following obituary was lovingly written by Cynthia's family: Cynthia Malone Tuter, "Aunt Simp", drifted peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2023 at the age of 90. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ida Wilson Cemetery, with Bro. Jeff Bell officiating.  Due to "The Great Depression", the first few years of her life were spent being cared for by the Nuns at the Catholic Orphanage in...

Leroy Joseph Sonnier, age 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, with a rosary at 7:00PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at St. Maurice Catholic Church, in Mauriceville, Texas, at 10:00AM. Rite of Committal will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Leroy was born on November 23, 1930 in Jennings,...

Marshall Wayne “Sonny” Poole, Sr. – 86 of Vidor, TX, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Graveside services to honor Marshall will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Miller Cemetery Annex, in Starks, LA. Born to Jim Poole and Grace Buxton Poole on August 9, 1936 in Starks, LA.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and United States Army.  He was a retiree of Mobil Oil Refinery with over 25 years of employment. He...

Jerry Padgett, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. Arrangements, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, are currently pending.

  The following obituary was lovingly written by the family of Michael: Michael Roy Cornell, age 72, of Orange, Texas, beloved Dad (Pop), brother and PawPaw was called home on Saturday March 11, 2023. Born on December 8, 1950, in Orange, Texas, to John Roy Cornell and Mary Alice Moore. He was a proud Navy Veteran, having served during the Vietnam era on board the USS Wasp (CV-18) and the USS Sarsfield (DD-837). After his time in the service he returned back to Orange and started his...

Donald Eugene Stewart III (Donny), age 60, of Orange, TX, passed away on February 27, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Friday, March 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6108 Hazelwood Dr., Orange, TX. Visitation will follow.    Donny was born in Norfolk, VA, to Don and Barbara Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nita, and children: Andrew Stewart, Katy Peveto (spouse Blake), Eric Stewart (spouse Elizabeth), Will Stewart (spouse...

Phillip Brett Wagoner, loving husband, father, and Pop Pop made his way home early Monday morning, February 20, 2023.  Born April 18, 1957 in West Monroe, Louisiana, he became a resident of Orange, Texas. He labored as a rural carrier at the United States Postal Service in Orange for 29 years and then opened shop as The PC Dr. Phillip loved all genres of music (as long it was loud), gardening, computers, and the annual Lion’s Club Carnival burgers, which he helped serve for over...

James David Freed, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm, on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home. James was born on Friday, April 23, 1971, in Nederland, Texas, to Suzanne Freed and the late Billy Dale Freed. He was a gentle and kind soul that enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  James had a passion for music and recorded a gospel album,...

Orrette Virgina Clark, age 80, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Lumberton, Texas.  Arrangements, under the care of Dorman Funeral Home, are currently pending.

The following obituary was lovingly written by Vernie's daughter, Vicki . Vernie Mae Burks, age 77, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, Februaury 15, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on February 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Friends and family will gather for  visitation from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM, prior to the funeral service. There will be no graveside burial. Vernie was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1945 in Silsbee,Texas to...