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

Michael "Big Mike" Keeney

Michael "Big Mike" Keeney

May 23, 2020

Michael Edward Keeney Sr., 65, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully at home on May 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Floyd E. Keeney, Jr. and Betty Hunter Keeney of Groves. Texas. Mike graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech University where he played...

William "Bill" Ernst

William "Bill" Ernst

May 22, 2020

Bill Ernst, 91, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Fountain Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 10, 1929, he was the son of George J. Ernst and Bernadine (Tisch) Ernst....

Cheryl Ann Hardin

Cheryl Ann Hardin

May 22, 2020

Cheryl Ann Hardin, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family requests that loved ones bring a copy of their favorite pictures with Cheryl to the gathering. Cheryl was born in Orange, Texas, on...

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone

May 21, 2020

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born in Hunt, Texas on May 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Virney James Taylor and Hilda Clara Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Stephen Bob Marsh

Stephen Bob Marsh

May 21, 2020

Stephen Bob Marsh, 77, of Bridge City, passed away on May 21, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be his son-in-law, Dr. Toney Upton. A visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Levell Corry

Levell Corry

May 21, 2020

Levell Corry went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Mr....

Leslie Juneau

Leslie Juneau

May 21, 2020

Leslie Amadee Juneau, 62, of Bridge City, passed away on May 21, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Welch of Primera Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...

Burneat "Neat" T. Paul

Burneat "Neat" T. Paul

May 20, 2020

Burneat “Neat” T. Paul, 98, of Orange, passed away on May 20, 2020, at her home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., with a rosary at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Oberlin, Louisiana, on August 28, 1921, she was...

Dottie Ross Cooper

Dottie Ross Cooper

May 20, 2020

Dottie Cooper, 92, of West Orange, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Sunday, May 24, at Evergreen Cemetery. Officiating will be Mr. Larry Barfoot. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on September 25, 1927, she was the daughter of Amos C. Ross and Ruby (Brown) Ross. Dottie worked for the Naval Station as a selected...

Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto

Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto

May 20, 2020

Robert “Robbie” Marshall Peveto, 60, of Newton, passed away on May 20, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in...

Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna

Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna

May 19, 2020

Pompilio “Pio” Lezama Luna, 68, caught up on the years missed in heaven with his loving parents and passed siblings on May 19,2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm., Saturday,...

Jonathan Lewis Dowden

Jonathan Lewis Dowden

May 18, 2020

Jonathan Lewis Dowden, age 44, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2020, at home. He was born August 21, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a 1994 graduate of Bridge City High School and also M. Weeks Welding School in Nederland. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father John Lewis Dowden, maternal grandparents, Homer...

Raymond Lewis Martin

Raymond Lewis Martin

May 18, 2020

A warrior to the end, Raymond Martin of Orange passed away Monday, May 22, 2020, at home in the arms of loved ones. He had overcome cancer, continuing to struggle against diabetes, heart trouble and Parkinson’s for decades. To the amazement of all his doctors, he survived to the age of 82. His last words to his wife that morning...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley

Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley

May 17, 2020

Kimberly “Kimmie” Sue Dolley Kimmie Sue Dolley, 48, of Bridge City, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Port Arthur. Kimmie was born in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1972, she was the daughter of James Tumey and Glenda (Cormier) Tumey. If you knew Kimmie then you know. She was preceded in death by her father, James Tumey. She...

Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa

Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa

May 17, 2020

Charles Pete “Chuck” DeVersa, 61, of Lumberton, passed away on May 17, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 4, 1958, Chuck was the son of Sidney and Betty (Brooks) DeVersa. When Chuck was younger, he worked as a boilermaker and enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by...

Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves

Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves

May 17, 2020

Berchman “Bert” Lee Reaves, 84, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at...

Dewisa Nell Coleman

Dewisa Nell Coleman

May 17, 2020

Dewisa Nell Coleman, 61, of Orangefield, passed away on May 17, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Fregia. A graveside service and burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Morie Shane Whitmire

Morie Shane Whitmire

May 17, 2020

Morie Shane “Nana” Whitmire, 50, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Cowboy Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Miller of Cowboy Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at China Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Benjamin Cisneros

Benjamin Cisneros

May 15, 2020

Benjamin Cisneros, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on August 18, 1946. He was the son of Pablo Cisneros and Louisa Mendoza. He worked as maintenance for Sunset Grove Country Club. Benjamin loved spending time with his animals, his friends, and his family. He also loved his job and...

Derwood E. Stakes Jr.

Derwood E. Stakes Jr.

May 15, 2020

Derwood E. Stakes, Jr., affectionately known as “Speedy”, was born on August 30, 1952 in Orange, Texas. He was the youngest of three children to Mary Lou and Derwood Stakes, Sr. He passed on May 15, 2020 in Port Arthur, Texas. Speedy graduated from West Orange High School. After graduating from high school, he attended training in the construction craft...

Michael "Big Mike" Keeney

Michael "Big Mike" Keeney

May 23, 2020

Michael Edward Keeney Sr., 65, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully at home on May 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Floyd E. Keeney, Jr. and Betty Hunter Keeney of Groves. Texas. Mike graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech University where he played...

William "Bill" Ernst

William "Bill" Ernst

May 22, 2020

Bill Ernst, 91, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Fountain Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 10, 1929, he was the son of George J. Ernst and Bernadine (Tisch) Ernst....

Cheryl Ann Hardin

Cheryl Ann Hardin

May 22, 2020

Cheryl Ann Hardin, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family requests that loved ones bring a copy of their favorite pictures with Cheryl to the gathering. Cheryl was born in Orange, Texas, on...

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone

May 21, 2020

Margaret Louise Taylor Malone, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born in Hunt, Texas on May 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Virney James Taylor and Hilda Clara Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Stephen Bob Marsh

Stephen Bob Marsh

May 21, 2020

Stephen Bob Marsh, 77, of Bridge City, passed away on May 21, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held, Saturday, June 13, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be his son-in-law, Dr. Toney Upton. A visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Levell Corry

Levell Corry

May 21, 2020

Levell Corry went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Mr....

Leslie Juneau

Leslie Juneau

May 21, 2020

Leslie Amadee Juneau, 62, of Bridge City, passed away on May 21, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Welch of Primera Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...

Burneat "Neat" T. Paul

Burneat "Neat" T. Paul

May 20, 2020

Burneat “Neat” T. Paul, 98, of Orange, passed away on May 20, 2020, at her home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., with a rosary at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Oberlin, Louisiana, on August 28, 1921, she was...

Dottie Ross Cooper

Dottie Ross Cooper

May 20, 2020

Dottie Cooper, 92, of West Orange, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Sunday, May 24, at Evergreen Cemetery. Officiating will be Mr. Larry Barfoot. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on September 25, 1927, she was the daughter of Amos C. Ross and Ruby (Brown) Ross. Dottie worked for the Naval Station as a selected...

Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto

Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto

May 20, 2020

Robert “Robbie” Marshall Peveto, 60, of Newton, passed away on May 20, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in...

Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna

Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna

May 19, 2020

Pompilio “Pio” Lezama Luna, 68, caught up on the years missed in heaven with his loving parents and passed siblings on May 19,2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm., Saturday,...

Jonathan Lewis Dowden

Jonathan Lewis Dowden

May 18, 2020

Jonathan Lewis Dowden, age 44, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2020, at home. He was born August 21, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a 1994 graduate of Bridge City High School and also M. Weeks Welding School in Nederland. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father John Lewis Dowden, maternal grandparents, Homer...

Raymond Lewis Martin

Raymond Lewis Martin

May 18, 2020

A warrior to the end, Raymond Martin of Orange passed away Monday, May 22, 2020, at home in the arms of loved ones. He had overcome cancer, continuing to struggle against diabetes, heart trouble and Parkinson’s for decades. To the amazement of all his doctors, he survived to the age of 82. His last words to his wife that morning...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley

Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley

May 17, 2020

Kimberly “Kimmie” Sue Dolley Kimmie Sue Dolley, 48, of Bridge City, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Port Arthur. Kimmie was born in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1972, she was the daughter of James Tumey and Glenda (Cormier) Tumey. If you knew Kimmie then you know. She was preceded in death by her father, James Tumey. She...

Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa

Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa

May 17, 2020

Charles Pete “Chuck” DeVersa, 61, of Lumberton, passed away on May 17, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 4, 1958, Chuck was the son of Sidney and Betty (Brooks) DeVersa. When Chuck was younger, he worked as a boilermaker and enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by...

Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves

Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves

May 17, 2020

Berchman “Bert” Lee Reaves, 84, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at...

Dewisa Nell Coleman

Dewisa Nell Coleman

May 17, 2020

Dewisa Nell Coleman, 61, of Orangefield, passed away on May 17, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Fregia. A graveside service and burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Morie Shane Whitmire

Morie Shane Whitmire

May 17, 2020

Morie Shane “Nana” Whitmire, 50, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Cowboy Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Miller of Cowboy Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at China Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Benjamin Cisneros

Benjamin Cisneros

May 15, 2020

Benjamin Cisneros, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on August 18, 1946. He was the son of Pablo Cisneros and Louisa Mendoza. He worked as maintenance for Sunset Grove Country Club. Benjamin loved spending time with his animals, his friends, and his family. He also loved his job and...

Derwood E. Stakes Jr.

Derwood E. Stakes Jr.

May 15, 2020

Derwood E. Stakes, Jr., affectionately known as “Speedy”, was born on August 30, 1952 in Orange, Texas. He was the youngest of three children to Mary Lou and Derwood Stakes, Sr. He passed on May 15, 2020 in Port Arthur, Texas. Speedy graduated from West Orange High School. After graduating from high school, he attended training in the construction craft...

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