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Jacqueline H. Cotten

Jacqueline H. Cotten

Mar 6, 2019

Jacqueline H. Cotten, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Life Church, located at 18389 Hwy 62 Orange, TX 77630. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Chandler. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr.

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr.

Mar 6, 2019

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas. He was born on January 3, 1932 in Orange, Texas to Ophelia Simar Strack and Sylvester C. (Squinn) Simar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, S. Roy Simar; and his sister, Peggy Rashall. Ray is survived...

Tommy Fleming

Tommy Fleming

Mar 4, 2019

Tommy Fleming, 82, longtime resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Bradshaw, Reverend Terry Wright, and Reverend Bill Collier. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Billy Lynell Shults

Billy Lynell Shults

Mar 4, 2019

Billy Lynell Shults Billy Lynell Shults, 70, of Orange, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service at North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Fields, Louisiana, on February...

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker

Mar 4, 2019

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Amy Walker and Pastor John Warren. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to...

Donald Lee Stone

Donald Lee Stone

Mar 4, 2019

Donald Lee Stone Donald Lee Stone, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Mr. Larry Paul. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Nan Andrea Gibson

Nan Andrea Gibson

Mar 2, 2019

Nan Andrea Gibson, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Bell. Burial of the cremated remains will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...

Shirley Ann Kirksey

Shirley Ann Kirksey

Mar 1, 2019

Shirley Anne Kirksey, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Shirley was born in Virginia, on June 15, 1938. She worked as a caregiver for over 40 years. Shirley loved playing bingo, going to the casino, and crocheting. She will be missed by all...

Arthur "Sonny" Pachar

Arthur "Sonny" Pachar

Feb 28, 2019

Arthur “Sonny” Pachar, 80, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park....

Jesus Manuel Macias

Jesus Manuel Macias

Feb 28, 2019

Jesus Manuel Macias Jesus Manuel Macias, 21, of Beaumont, passed away on February 28, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Our Lady of Sorrows in China, Texas. Visitation will from 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in El Paso,...

Guy Snelgrove

Guy Snelgrove

Feb 27, 2019

Guy Snelgrove Guy Snelgrove, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange officiated by Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Justin Kade Richoux

Justin Kade Richoux

Feb 27, 2019

Justin Kade Richoux, 24, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family friend, Chris Barnes. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Jack Cornell

Jack Cornell

Feb 26, 2019

Jack Cornell, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Meyer officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2,...

Mary "Kathy" Trussell Guillory

Mary "Kathy" Trussell Guillory

Feb 26, 2019

Mary “Kathy” Trussell Guillory, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating the service will be Pastor Brad Bickham. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,...

Colleen Bickham Burgin

Colleen Bickham Burgin

Feb 24, 2019

Colleen Bickham Burgin, 62, of Starks, Louisiana, passed away on February 24, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Mary Doucet Broussard

Mary Doucet Broussard

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Doucet Broussard passed away in Orange, Texas on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in 1930 in Church Point, Louisiana to parents, Julian Doucet and Louisa Johnson Doucet and was one of four sisters and five brothers. She moved with her family to Crowley, Louisiana at an early age where she later...

Holly Gunstream Brown

Holly Gunstream Brown

Feb 24, 2019

Holly Gunstream Brown, 57, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2019, after a long and courageous battle of breast cancer. For 4 ½ years, she daily worked on her body to defeat the Stage 4 cancer. She was constantly eating organic foods, consuming countless naturopathic supplements, lathering up on essential oils and various concoctions, and so much more....

Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson

Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson

Feb 22, 2019

Jessie L. Johnson, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Hebert, Louisiana, on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter...

Jimmy William Drake

Jimmy William Drake

Feb 21, 2019

Jimmy William Drake, 68, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at First Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Harrell. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Born in...

Rosemary Spell

Rosemary Spell

Feb 21, 2019

Rosemary Spell, 69, of Orange, passed away on February 21, 2019, at Vidor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vidor. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Adams of First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday,...

Jacqueline H. Cotten

Jacqueline H. Cotten

Mar 6, 2019

Jacqueline H. Cotten, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Life Church, located at 18389 Hwy 62 Orange, TX 77630. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Chandler. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr.

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr.

Mar 6, 2019

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas. He was born on January 3, 1932 in Orange, Texas to Ophelia Simar Strack and Sylvester C. (Squinn) Simar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, S. Roy Simar; and his sister, Peggy Rashall. Ray is survived...

Tommy Fleming

Tommy Fleming

Mar 4, 2019

Tommy Fleming, 82, longtime resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Bradshaw, Reverend Terry Wright, and Reverend Bill Collier. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Billy Lynell Shults

Billy Lynell Shults

Mar 4, 2019

Billy Lynell Shults Billy Lynell Shults, 70, of Orange, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service at North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Fields, Louisiana, on February...

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker

Mar 4, 2019

Bobbie Jean Marsh Stalnaker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Amy Walker and Pastor John Warren. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to...

Donald Lee Stone

Donald Lee Stone

Mar 4, 2019

Donald Lee Stone Donald Lee Stone, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Mr. Larry Paul. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Nan Andrea Gibson

Nan Andrea Gibson

Mar 2, 2019

Nan Andrea Gibson, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Bell. Burial of the cremated remains will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...

Shirley Ann Kirksey

Shirley Ann Kirksey

Mar 1, 2019

Shirley Anne Kirksey, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Shirley was born in Virginia, on June 15, 1938. She worked as a caregiver for over 40 years. Shirley loved playing bingo, going to the casino, and crocheting. She will be missed by all...

Arthur "Sonny" Pachar

Arthur "Sonny" Pachar

Feb 28, 2019

Arthur “Sonny” Pachar, 80, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park....

Jesus Manuel Macias

Jesus Manuel Macias

Feb 28, 2019

Jesus Manuel Macias Jesus Manuel Macias, 21, of Beaumont, passed away on February 28, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Our Lady of Sorrows in China, Texas. Visitation will from 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in El Paso,...

Guy Snelgrove

Guy Snelgrove

Feb 27, 2019

Guy Snelgrove Guy Snelgrove, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange officiated by Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Justin Kade Richoux

Justin Kade Richoux

Feb 27, 2019

Justin Kade Richoux, 24, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family friend, Chris Barnes. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday,...

Jack Cornell

Jack Cornell

Feb 26, 2019

Jack Cornell, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Meyer officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2,...

Mary "Kathy" Trussell Guillory

Mary "Kathy" Trussell Guillory

Feb 26, 2019

Mary “Kathy” Trussell Guillory, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating the service will be Pastor Brad Bickham. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,...

Colleen Bickham Burgin

Colleen Bickham Burgin

Feb 24, 2019

Colleen Bickham Burgin, 62, of Starks, Louisiana, passed away on February 24, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Mary Doucet Broussard

Mary Doucet Broussard

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Doucet Broussard passed away in Orange, Texas on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in 1930 in Church Point, Louisiana to parents, Julian Doucet and Louisa Johnson Doucet and was one of four sisters and five brothers. She moved with her family to Crowley, Louisiana at an early age where she later...

Holly Gunstream Brown

Holly Gunstream Brown

Feb 24, 2019

Holly Gunstream Brown, 57, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2019, after a long and courageous battle of breast cancer. For 4 ½ years, she daily worked on her body to defeat the Stage 4 cancer. She was constantly eating organic foods, consuming countless naturopathic supplements, lathering up on essential oils and various concoctions, and so much more....

Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson

Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson

Feb 22, 2019

Jessie L. Johnson, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Hebert, Louisiana, on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter...

Jimmy William Drake

Jimmy William Drake

Feb 21, 2019

Jimmy William Drake, 68, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at First Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Harrell. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Born in...

Rosemary Spell

Rosemary Spell

Feb 21, 2019

Rosemary Spell, 69, of Orange, passed away on February 21, 2019, at Vidor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vidor. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Adams of First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday,...

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