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In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Feb 19, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks

 Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025

 Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James

Feb 17, 2025

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word

Feb 16, 2025

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...

Gladys Pearl Howard

Gladys Pearl Howard

Feb 15, 2025

Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79. 

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.

 Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...

Rebecca "Becki"  Diane Keene

Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene

Feb 13, 2025

Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene

 

Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. 

Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Feb 12, 2025

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.  

She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

 Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Feb 12, 2025

Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

 Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. 

 Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.

 Born on...

Thomas Whitney Hebert

Thomas Whitney Hebert

Feb 11, 2025

Thomas Whitney Hebert, 76, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2025, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at...

Charlotte Vigeon Warren

Charlotte Vigeon Warren

Feb 9, 2025

Charlotte Vigeon Warren, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Born on February 15, 1946, Charlotte spent her life dedicated to her family, and her friends. 

 She is survived by her husband, Charles Nicholas; her son, Charles Warren, Jr. and wife Karen; her daughter, Shirleyann Hogg; her grandchild, Kalli...

Anne Winfree

Anne Winfree

Feb 7, 2025

A visitation to celebrate Anne's life will be held on February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, Texas, 77702.

Anne Winfree, a beloved figure known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her family, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April...

Johnny Paul Ray

Johnny Paul Ray

Feb 7, 2025

Johnny Paul Ray

Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...

Marilyn Carol Prewitt

Marilyn Carol Prewitt

Feb 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...

Janet Lee Hebert

Janet Lee Hebert

Feb 7, 2025

Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

 She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...

Mark Allen Lakey

Mark Allen Lakey

Feb 7, 2025

Mark Allen Lakey, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. 

 Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.

 Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...

James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness

James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness

Feb 6, 2025

James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway

Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway

Feb 5, 2025

Donald “Don” Ray Dunaway, 85, of Buna, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at his home in Buna. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Anne Arsenault Granger

Anne Arsenault Granger

Feb 5, 2025

Anne Arsenault Granger

Anne Arsenault Granger, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025,...

Vergine Hebert Trahan

Vergine Hebert Trahan

Feb 5, 2025

Vergine Hebert Trahan, 88, born in Lyons Point, Louisiana and a native of Beaumont, Texas passed away February 5, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Vergine was a hard worker all her life but finally succumbed to the debilitating disease of Parkinson’s.

 A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil and...

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Feb 19, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks

 Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025

 Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James

Feb 17, 2025

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word

Feb 16, 2025

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...

Gladys Pearl Howard

Gladys Pearl Howard

Feb 15, 2025

Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79. 

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.

 Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...

Rebecca "Becki"  Diane Keene

Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene

Feb 13, 2025

Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene

 

Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. 

Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Feb 12, 2025

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.  

She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

 Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Feb 12, 2025

Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

 Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. 

 Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.

 Born on...

Thomas Whitney Hebert

Thomas Whitney Hebert

Feb 11, 2025

Thomas Whitney Hebert, 76, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2025, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at...

Charlotte Vigeon Warren

Charlotte Vigeon Warren

Feb 9, 2025

Charlotte Vigeon Warren, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Born on February 15, 1946, Charlotte spent her life dedicated to her family, and her friends. 

 She is survived by her husband, Charles Nicholas; her son, Charles Warren, Jr. and wife Karen; her daughter, Shirleyann Hogg; her grandchild, Kalli...

Anne Winfree

Anne Winfree

Feb 7, 2025

A visitation to celebrate Anne's life will be held on February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, Texas, 77702.

Anne Winfree, a beloved figure known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her family, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April...

Johnny Paul Ray

Johnny Paul Ray

Feb 7, 2025

Johnny Paul Ray

Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...

Marilyn Carol Prewitt

Marilyn Carol Prewitt

Feb 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...

Janet Lee Hebert

Janet Lee Hebert

Feb 7, 2025

Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

 She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...

Mark Allen Lakey

Mark Allen Lakey

Feb 7, 2025

Mark Allen Lakey, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. 

 Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.

 Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...

James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness

James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness

Feb 6, 2025

James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway

Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway

Feb 5, 2025

Donald “Don” Ray Dunaway, 85, of Buna, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at his home in Buna. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Anne Arsenault Granger

Anne Arsenault Granger

Feb 5, 2025

Anne Arsenault Granger

Anne Arsenault Granger, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025,...

Vergine Hebert Trahan

Vergine Hebert Trahan

Feb 5, 2025

Vergine Hebert Trahan, 88, born in Lyons Point, Louisiana and a native of Beaumont, Texas passed away February 5, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Vergine was a hard worker all her life but finally succumbed to the debilitating disease of Parkinson’s.

 A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil and...

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