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

Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan

Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan

Feb 9, 2025

PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN

Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Mar 20, 2025

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.

A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.

Larry had a passion for...

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Mar 16, 2025

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston, Texas, on...

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey

Mar 16, 2025

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.

Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...

Myrtle Locke Lee (Nee Baize)

Myrtle Locke Lee (Nee Baize)

Mar 15, 2025

Myrtle Locke Lee (nee Baize), 98, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a long, full life defined by her independence, adventurous spirit, and boundless kindness.

Born on April 23, 1926, in Daisetta, Liberty County, Myrtle grew up with a love for creativity and a curiosity about the world. An extraordinary seamstress,...

Patricia Nell Hall

Patricia Nell Hall

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia N. Hall

Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mar 13, 2025

Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation...

Virginia Custer

Virginia Custer

Mar 13, 2025

Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...

Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Mar 12, 2025

Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....

Harold L. Hearn

Harold L. Hearn

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....

James Robert "Touch" Teutsch

James Robert "Touch" Teutsch

Mar 10, 2025



James Robert Teutsch of Beaumont went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025 after a long illness.

Jim was born in Taylor, Arkansas on October 21, 1931 to Hazel Britt Teutsch and James Ervy Teutsch. Jim was brought up in the oil field drilling areas in Texas as his father was employed by the Magnolia Petroleum...

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr., 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sally Burman.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar...

Donna Ruth Holliman

Donna Ruth Holliman

Mar 7, 2025

Donna Ruth Smith Holliman, 92, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2pm on March 11, 2025, at The Anchor in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Johnathan Green. 

Burial will follow at Forest Lawn.

Visitation will be at 1pm prior to the service at the church.

Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana...

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Mar 5, 2025

Kyle Johnson Cooper, 84, of Vidor, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on March 5, 2025, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on September 22, 1940, he was the son of Doc Frank Cooper and Ruth Cooper Bishop. Kyle was a longtime supervisor at Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange...

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmie Louise Hunt, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14,...

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Mar 3, 2025

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann, 87, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.

Born in Vernonia, Oregon, on...

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan

Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan

Feb 9, 2025

PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN

Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Mar 20, 2025

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.

A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.

Larry had a passion for...

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Mar 16, 2025

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston, Texas, on...

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey

Mar 16, 2025

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.

Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...

Myrtle Locke Lee (Nee Baize)

Myrtle Locke Lee (Nee Baize)

Mar 15, 2025

Myrtle Locke Lee (nee Baize), 98, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a long, full life defined by her independence, adventurous spirit, and boundless kindness.

Born on April 23, 1926, in Daisetta, Liberty County, Myrtle grew up with a love for creativity and a curiosity about the world. An extraordinary seamstress,...

Patricia Nell Hall

Patricia Nell Hall

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia N. Hall

Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mar 13, 2025

Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation...

Virginia Custer

Virginia Custer

Mar 13, 2025

Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...

Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Mar 12, 2025

Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....

Harold L. Hearn

Harold L. Hearn

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....

James Robert "Touch" Teutsch

James Robert "Touch" Teutsch

Mar 10, 2025



James Robert Teutsch of Beaumont went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2025 after a long illness.

Jim was born in Taylor, Arkansas on October 21, 1931 to Hazel Britt Teutsch and James Ervy Teutsch. Jim was brought up in the oil field drilling areas in Texas as his father was employed by the Magnolia Petroleum...

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr., 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sally Burman.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar...

Donna Ruth Holliman

Donna Ruth Holliman

Mar 7, 2025

Donna Ruth Smith Holliman, 92, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2pm on March 11, 2025, at The Anchor in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Johnathan Green. 

Burial will follow at Forest Lawn.

Visitation will be at 1pm prior to the service at the church.

Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana...

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Mar 5, 2025

Kyle Johnson Cooper, 84, of Vidor, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on March 5, 2025, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on September 22, 1940, he was the son of Doc Frank Cooper and Ruth Cooper Bishop. Kyle was a longtime supervisor at Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange...

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmie Louise Hunt, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14,...

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Mar 3, 2025

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann, 87, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.

Born in Vernonia, Oregon, on...

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

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