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

W. H. "Mully" Mulhollan, Jr.

W. H. "Mully" Mulhollan, Jr.

Sep 14, 2018

W. H. “Mully” Mulhollan, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Jerell Mulhollan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2018, at Claybar Funeral...

Jonathan Moss Powell

Jonathan Moss Powell

Sep 12, 2018

Jonathan Moss Powell Jonathan Moss Powell, 90, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018. Graveside services will commence at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange, Texas with Reverend Barry Bradley officiating. Arrangements are with Claybar Funeral Home. Jonathan was born in Gadsden, Alabama on July 17th,...

Louisa "Lou" Sterling Parker

Louisa "Lou" Sterling Parker

Sep 10, 2018

Louisa “Lou” Sterling Parker Louisa “Lou” Sterling Parker, 96, of Ormond Beach, Florida, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2018, in Ormond Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange....

David Zoch

David Zoch

Sep 7, 2018

David Zoch, 49, of Beaumont was born December 22, 1968 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away September 7, 2018 in Beaumont. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3175 S Major Dr, Beaumont, Texas. Elder Marcus Roland will officiate. David lived most of his...

Brenda Sue Vogel

Brenda Sue Vogel

Sep 6, 2018

Brenda Sue Vogel, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 6, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Friendship Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Art Graham of Friendship Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm,...

Barbara A. "Bobbye" Schmitt

Barbara A. "Bobbye" Schmitt

Sep 5, 2018

Barbara A. “Bobbye” Schmitt, 90, of Lumberton was born October 20, 1927 in Denver, Colorado to the late Elmer John and Florence W. Muehlig and passed away September 5, 2018 in Lumberton, Texas. A former longtime resident of Beaumont, Bobbye was a homemaker and member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. A memorial service honoring her life will be held on...

Annie Marie Boyd Johnson

Annie Marie Boyd Johnson

Sep 4, 2018

Marie Mitchell Boyd Johnson, 101, of Orange, Texas, died on September 4, 2018, in Galveston, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1916, on a farm in Upshur County, Texas, to parents Minnie Newsom Mitchell and Luther Smith Mitchell. She grew up on that farm and attended a one room school to begin her education. She attended College of Industrial...

Carl Salsbury

Carl Salsbury

Sep 3, 2018

Carl Salsbury Carl Salsbury, 90, of Carthage, Texas, former resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2018 in Carthage. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Butch Shipp. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Texas....

Margie Ringer Coleman

Margie Ringer Coleman

Sep 2, 2018

Margie Ringer Coleman went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Brother Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...

Reginald "Reggie" Allen Osborne

Reginald "Reggie" Allen Osborne

Sep 2, 2018

Reginald “Reggie” Allen Osborne, 46, of Orange, passed away on September 2, 2018, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 21, 1971, he was the son of Edward Kent Osborne. Reggie was a very talented musician, who could play all kinds of instruments, including the piano, guitar, bass, and fiddle. He was a great father who had an immense...

Christopher "Chris" Benton Culpepper

Christopher "Chris" Benton Culpepper

Sep 1, 2018

Christopher “Chris” Benton Culpepper, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2018, in Orange. Chris was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ben and Gloria Culpepper on June 24, 1973. A 1991 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School in Orange, Texas, he attended Lamar University and Midland College, where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Chris...

Lovera "Sunny" Mae Chesson

Lovera "Sunny" Mae Chesson

Aug 31, 2018

Lovera “Sunny” Mae Chesson, 79, of Orange, passed away on August 31, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Walles Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.,...

Thurston George "T. G." Baber

Thurston George "T. G." Baber

Aug 31, 2018

Thurston George “T. G.” Baber, Jr., 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2018, at his home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 17, 1941, he was the son of Thurston George Baber, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Baber. T. G. retired from the United States Air Force after serving his country proudly for many years....

Robert "Bob" William Greenfield, Sr.

Robert "Bob" William Greenfield, Sr.

Aug 29, 2018

Robert “Bob” William Greenfield, Sr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2018, in Orange. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 4, 1963, he was the son of James Greenfield, Sr. and Louise Pearson. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later worked as a truck driver for Teamsters Union. Bob was also a...

Billy Van Pelt

Billy Van Pelt

Aug 27, 2018

Billy Ray Van Pelt, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Kirbyville at 1:00...

Samantha "Sam" Swanson

Samantha "Sam" Swanson

Aug 27, 2018

Samantha “Sam” Swanson, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Steve Neil officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Karlstad, Minnesota, on October 21, 1973, she was the daughter...

Geneva Hamshire Cline

Geneva Hamshire Cline

Aug 25, 2018

Geneva Hamshire Cline, 75, of Vidor was born July 16, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away August 25, 2018 in Vidor. She was a retired restaurant manager, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Frank David Hamshire and Katherine Revia Hamshire; and son, Darrell Lee Cline. She is survived by four sons, David...

Ray Paul Jungen

Ray Paul Jungen

Aug 25, 2018

Raymond Paul Jungen Ray Paul Jungen, 78, of Orange, TX passed away on August 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph Daleo as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Donald Wayne Jacobs

Donald Wayne Jacobs

Aug 24, 2018

Donald Wayne Jacobs, writer, musician, folk historian and friends with uncountable people from the woods of Deep East Texas to the spires of refineries in Southeast Texas, died Aug. 24, 2018. He passed peacefully just 12 hours after enjoying breakfast, conversation and making plans to return to his Beaumont home after some medical treatment at Harbor Hospice.He was 80. He...

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison

Aug 23, 2018

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison, 60, of Mauriceville, Texas passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas after a brief illness. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 30, 1957. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Bro. Keith Meyer. Burial will follow...

W. H. "Mully" Mulhollan, Jr.

W. H. "Mully" Mulhollan, Jr.

Sep 14, 2018

W. H. “Mully” Mulhollan, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Jerell Mulhollan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 17, 2018, at Claybar Funeral...

Jonathan Moss Powell

Jonathan Moss Powell

Sep 12, 2018

Jonathan Moss Powell Jonathan Moss Powell, 90, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018. Graveside services will commence at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange, Texas with Reverend Barry Bradley officiating. Arrangements are with Claybar Funeral Home. Jonathan was born in Gadsden, Alabama on July 17th,...

Louisa "Lou" Sterling Parker

Louisa "Lou" Sterling Parker

Sep 10, 2018

Louisa “Lou” Sterling Parker Louisa “Lou” Sterling Parker, 96, of Ormond Beach, Florida, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2018, in Ormond Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange....

David Zoch

David Zoch

Sep 7, 2018

David Zoch, 49, of Beaumont was born December 22, 1968 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away September 7, 2018 in Beaumont. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3175 S Major Dr, Beaumont, Texas. Elder Marcus Roland will officiate. David lived most of his...

Brenda Sue Vogel

Brenda Sue Vogel

Sep 6, 2018

Brenda Sue Vogel, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 6, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Friendship Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Art Graham of Friendship Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm,...

Barbara A. "Bobbye" Schmitt

Barbara A. "Bobbye" Schmitt

Sep 5, 2018

Barbara A. “Bobbye” Schmitt, 90, of Lumberton was born October 20, 1927 in Denver, Colorado to the late Elmer John and Florence W. Muehlig and passed away September 5, 2018 in Lumberton, Texas. A former longtime resident of Beaumont, Bobbye was a homemaker and member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. A memorial service honoring her life will be held on...

Annie Marie Boyd Johnson

Annie Marie Boyd Johnson

Sep 4, 2018

Marie Mitchell Boyd Johnson, 101, of Orange, Texas, died on September 4, 2018, in Galveston, Texas. She was born on October 28, 1916, on a farm in Upshur County, Texas, to parents Minnie Newsom Mitchell and Luther Smith Mitchell. She grew up on that farm and attended a one room school to begin her education. She attended College of Industrial...

Carl Salsbury

Carl Salsbury

Sep 3, 2018

Carl Salsbury Carl Salsbury, 90, of Carthage, Texas, former resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2018 in Carthage. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Butch Shipp. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Texas....

Margie Ringer Coleman

Margie Ringer Coleman

Sep 2, 2018

Margie Ringer Coleman went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Brother Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...

Reginald "Reggie" Allen Osborne

Reginald "Reggie" Allen Osborne

Sep 2, 2018

Reginald “Reggie” Allen Osborne, 46, of Orange, passed away on September 2, 2018, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 21, 1971, he was the son of Edward Kent Osborne. Reggie was a very talented musician, who could play all kinds of instruments, including the piano, guitar, bass, and fiddle. He was a great father who had an immense...

Christopher "Chris" Benton Culpepper

Christopher "Chris" Benton Culpepper

Sep 1, 2018

Christopher “Chris” Benton Culpepper, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2018, in Orange. Chris was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ben and Gloria Culpepper on June 24, 1973. A 1991 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School in Orange, Texas, he attended Lamar University and Midland College, where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Chris...

Lovera "Sunny" Mae Chesson

Lovera "Sunny" Mae Chesson

Aug 31, 2018

Lovera “Sunny” Mae Chesson, 79, of Orange, passed away on August 31, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Walles Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.,...

Thurston George "T. G." Baber

Thurston George "T. G." Baber

Aug 31, 2018

Thurston George “T. G.” Baber, Jr., 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2018, at his home in Orange. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 17, 1941, he was the son of Thurston George Baber, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Baber. T. G. retired from the United States Air Force after serving his country proudly for many years....

Robert "Bob" William Greenfield, Sr.

Robert "Bob" William Greenfield, Sr.

Aug 29, 2018

Robert “Bob” William Greenfield, Sr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2018, in Orange. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 4, 1963, he was the son of James Greenfield, Sr. and Louise Pearson. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later worked as a truck driver for Teamsters Union. Bob was also a...

Billy Van Pelt

Billy Van Pelt

Aug 27, 2018

Billy Ray Van Pelt, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Kirbyville at 1:00...

Samantha "Sam" Swanson

Samantha "Sam" Swanson

Aug 27, 2018

Samantha “Sam” Swanson, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Steve Neil officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Karlstad, Minnesota, on October 21, 1973, she was the daughter...

Geneva Hamshire Cline

Geneva Hamshire Cline

Aug 25, 2018

Geneva Hamshire Cline, 75, of Vidor was born July 16, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away August 25, 2018 in Vidor. She was a retired restaurant manager, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, Frank David Hamshire and Katherine Revia Hamshire; and son, Darrell Lee Cline. She is survived by four sons, David...

Ray Paul Jungen

Ray Paul Jungen

Aug 25, 2018

Raymond Paul Jungen Ray Paul Jungen, 78, of Orange, TX passed away on August 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph Daleo as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Donald Wayne Jacobs

Donald Wayne Jacobs

Aug 24, 2018

Donald Wayne Jacobs, writer, musician, folk historian and friends with uncountable people from the woods of Deep East Texas to the spires of refineries in Southeast Texas, died Aug. 24, 2018. He passed peacefully just 12 hours after enjoying breakfast, conversation and making plans to return to his Beaumont home after some medical treatment at Harbor Hospice.He was 80. He...

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison

Aug 23, 2018

Brenda Louise (Hebert) Ellison, 60, of Mauriceville, Texas passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas after a brief illness. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 30, 1957. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Bro. Keith Meyer. Burial will follow...

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