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Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Ricky Wayne Sons
Oct 3, 2019
Ricky Wayne Sons, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2019, in Orange after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas at a later date. Ricky was born on September 4, 1950, in Louisiana. He worked as a carpenter all of his life. He loved to fish and crab. He...
Dorothy Jane Jenkins Merrill
Oct 2, 2019
Dorothy Jane Jenkins Merrill, born March 2, 1929, longtime owner of Little Folks Day Care Center in Beaumont, passed this life October 2, 2019 at Village Creek Nursing Home at 12:30 am. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emmy Jenkins; her beloved husband, David; and her grandson, Micah Parker. Dorothy was born in Temple, Texas and...
Thomas Casey Hare
Oct 2, 2019
Thomas Casey Hare, 83 of Orange, died on October 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, on the same land on which he entered the world. Tom, or Mick as he was known by his close friends, was born July 9, 1936 to Henry and Elizabeth “Easter” Hare, the 12th of 14 siblings. After graduating Stark High School, Tom was given...
Buford Dale Sartin
Oct 2, 2019
Dale Sartin was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on October 16, 1942. Dale and his family moved to Orange, Texas when Dale was a young boy. He graduated from Little Cypress High School in 1961. After high school, Dale became a millwright and stayed a millwright until he retired from the paper mill in Orange. Dale was not a member...
Rayland Edward Byrd
Oct 1, 2019
Rayland Edward Byrd, 57, of Vidor, passed away on October 1, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 12, 1962, he was the son of Richard Byrd and Roma Cox Byrd. Rayland was a machinist for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, and golfing in his spare time. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Albert Daniel Lusk
Sep 30, 2019
Albert Daniel Lusk, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 7, 1965, he was the son of Floyd R. Lusk and Lois Rogers. Albert worked as a truck driver for J. B. Hunt for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him....
Jerry "J.R." Steele, Jr.
Sep 30, 2019
Jerry J.R. Steele, Jr., entered into Heavens gates September 30, 2019. J.R. was born January 10, 1984 in Orange, Texas to Jerry Steele and Darah Ashworth Williams. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Joyce Steele, Dana and Nell Ashworth, Charles and Carol Brumley; and uncles, Gary Steele and Jim Ford. J.R. is survived by his daughters,...
Diana Marie Brant
Sep 29, 2019
Diana Marie Brant, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2019, in Orange. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 13, 1952, she was the daughter of Leo Ouzts and Geneva (Barker) Ouzts. Diana worked as a store manager for many years before retiring. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded...
Harold Lee Parish
Sep 29, 2019
Harold Lee Parish, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Born in Vincennes, Indiana, on November 29, 1961, he was the son of Bertis Waldo Parish and Carol Maxine (Corbett) Parish. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army. He went on to work as an Over-the-Road truck driver for many years....
Kermit Jarreau
Sep 28, 2019
Kermit Jarreau, 62, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2019, at his home in Vidor. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Dorman Cemetery on Tulane Road in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Jimmy Ponton, of Church of God of Prophecy. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00...
Johnnie Sue Johnson
Sep 28, 2019
Johnnie Sue Johnson, 79, of Rose City, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 1st, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Smith. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel...
Domingos "Joe" Stephen Pereira
Sep 22, 2019
Domingos “Joe” Stephen Pereira, 67, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2019, in Beaumont. Born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on May 22, 1952, he was the son of Albert Perry and Helen Rogers. Joe was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone who needed. One of his main hobbies was building his boat. Joe enjoyed working with his...
Vicki Lynn Kimbrell
Sep 22, 2019
Vicki Lynn Kimbrell, 60, passed away suddenly on September 22nd, 2019. She is survived by her husband Gregg, her children, Jason (wife, Amanda) and Katherine (husband, Joe), her brother Terry, and dog, Pixie. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oesbon and Iona Kimbrell, and brother, Tim Kimbrell. Vicki was born January 9th, 1959 in Jasper, Alabama. She graduated...
Chris DeLeon
Sep 21, 2019
Maria Christina “Chris” DeLeon, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2019, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in...
James Paul Granger
Sep 21, 2019
James Paul Granger, 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2019, in Richmond, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Sullivan, of First Christian Church in Orangefield, Texas. Burial will follow at Granger Duncan Woods Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...
David Clay Dickerson
Sep 20, 2019
David Clay Dickerson David Clay Dickerson, 54, of Orange, passed away on September 20, 2019, at home. On January 6, 1965 our family was blessed to welcome into the world beloved son and brother David Clay Dickerson, “Dude”. He was the son of John Garland Dickerson and Bonnie Jean (Stakes) Dickerson. It is with deep sorrow we announce that he...
Joyce Ann Cogar
Sep 19, 2019
Joyce Ann Cogar, 86, of Buna, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at...
Lucille Richey
Sep 19, 2019
Lucille Richey, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tommy Anthony of McDonald Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Peggy Church
Sep 19, 2019
Peggy Church, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with Reverend Keith Royal officiating. The celebration will continue in the Family Life Center next door. Born in Huntington, Texas,...
Robert Wayne Smith
Sep 17, 2019
Robert Wayne Smith, 59, of Lumberton, passed away on September 17, 2019, in Houston. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont, and will continue Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at 1:00 p.m. at Gospel Tabernacle at 7880 Washington Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Mike LaBrie...
Ricky Wayne Sons
Oct 3, 2019
Ricky Wayne Sons, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2019, in Orange after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas at a later date. Ricky was born on September 4, 1950, in Louisiana. He worked as a carpenter all of his life. He loved to fish and crab. He...
Dorothy Jane Jenkins Merrill
Oct 2, 2019
Dorothy Jane Jenkins Merrill, born March 2, 1929, longtime owner of Little Folks Day Care Center in Beaumont, passed this life October 2, 2019 at Village Creek Nursing Home at 12:30 am. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emmy Jenkins; her beloved husband, David; and her grandson, Micah Parker. Dorothy was born in Temple, Texas and...
Thomas Casey Hare
Oct 2, 2019
Thomas Casey Hare, 83 of Orange, died on October 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, on the same land on which he entered the world. Tom, or Mick as he was known by his close friends, was born July 9, 1936 to Henry and Elizabeth “Easter” Hare, the 12th of 14 siblings. After graduating Stark High School, Tom was given...
Buford Dale Sartin
Oct 2, 2019
Dale Sartin was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on October 16, 1942. Dale and his family moved to Orange, Texas when Dale was a young boy. He graduated from Little Cypress High School in 1961. After high school, Dale became a millwright and stayed a millwright until he retired from the paper mill in Orange. Dale was not a member...
Rayland Edward Byrd
Oct 1, 2019
Rayland Edward Byrd, 57, of Vidor, passed away on October 1, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 12, 1962, he was the son of Richard Byrd and Roma Cox Byrd. Rayland was a machinist for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, and golfing in his spare time. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Albert Daniel Lusk
Sep 30, 2019
Albert Daniel Lusk, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 7, 1965, he was the son of Floyd R. Lusk and Lois Rogers. Albert worked as a truck driver for J. B. Hunt for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him....
Jerry "J.R." Steele, Jr.
Sep 30, 2019
Jerry J.R. Steele, Jr., entered into Heavens gates September 30, 2019. J.R. was born January 10, 1984 in Orange, Texas to Jerry Steele and Darah Ashworth Williams. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Joyce Steele, Dana and Nell Ashworth, Charles and Carol Brumley; and uncles, Gary Steele and Jim Ford. J.R. is survived by his daughters,...
Diana Marie Brant
Sep 29, 2019
Diana Marie Brant, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2019, in Orange. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 13, 1952, she was the daughter of Leo Ouzts and Geneva (Barker) Ouzts. Diana worked as a store manager for many years before retiring. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded...
Harold Lee Parish
Sep 29, 2019
Harold Lee Parish, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Born in Vincennes, Indiana, on November 29, 1961, he was the son of Bertis Waldo Parish and Carol Maxine (Corbett) Parish. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army. He went on to work as an Over-the-Road truck driver for many years....
Kermit Jarreau
Sep 28, 2019
Kermit Jarreau, 62, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2019, at his home in Vidor. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Dorman Cemetery on Tulane Road in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Jimmy Ponton, of Church of God of Prophecy. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00...
Johnnie Sue Johnson
Sep 28, 2019
Johnnie Sue Johnson, 79, of Rose City, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 1st, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Smith. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel...
Domingos "Joe" Stephen Pereira
Sep 22, 2019
Domingos “Joe” Stephen Pereira, 67, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2019, in Beaumont. Born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on May 22, 1952, he was the son of Albert Perry and Helen Rogers. Joe was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone who needed. One of his main hobbies was building his boat. Joe enjoyed working with his...
Vicki Lynn Kimbrell
Sep 22, 2019
Vicki Lynn Kimbrell, 60, passed away suddenly on September 22nd, 2019. She is survived by her husband Gregg, her children, Jason (wife, Amanda) and Katherine (husband, Joe), her brother Terry, and dog, Pixie. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oesbon and Iona Kimbrell, and brother, Tim Kimbrell. Vicki was born January 9th, 1959 in Jasper, Alabama. She graduated...
Chris DeLeon
Sep 21, 2019
Maria Christina “Chris” DeLeon, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2019, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in...
James Paul Granger
Sep 21, 2019
James Paul Granger, 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2019, in Richmond, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Sullivan, of First Christian Church in Orangefield, Texas. Burial will follow at Granger Duncan Woods Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...
David Clay Dickerson
Sep 20, 2019
David Clay Dickerson David Clay Dickerson, 54, of Orange, passed away on September 20, 2019, at home. On January 6, 1965 our family was blessed to welcome into the world beloved son and brother David Clay Dickerson, “Dude”. He was the son of John Garland Dickerson and Bonnie Jean (Stakes) Dickerson. It is with deep sorrow we announce that he...
Joyce Ann Cogar
Sep 19, 2019
Joyce Ann Cogar, 86, of Buna, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at...
Lucille Richey
Sep 19, 2019
Lucille Richey, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tommy Anthony of McDonald Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Peggy Church
Sep 19, 2019
Peggy Church, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with Reverend Keith Royal officiating. The celebration will continue in the Family Life Center next door. Born in Huntington, Texas,...
Robert Wayne Smith
Sep 17, 2019
Robert Wayne Smith, 59, of Lumberton, passed away on September 17, 2019, in Houston. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont, and will continue Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at 1:00 p.m. at Gospel Tabernacle at 7880 Washington Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Mike LaBrie...
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