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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Katherine Williams

Katherine Williams

Jun 29, 2017

Katherine Williams, 89, of Lumberton was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away June 29, 2017 in Silsbee, Texas. A graveside service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Rev. Mark Bunch, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bridge City...

Edward E. Wolfford

Edward E. Wolfford

Jun 29, 2017

Edward Eugene (Buddy) Wolfford Buddy Wolfford, 88, of Orange peacefully received his wings on June 29, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday July 1, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, TX with Father Joseph P. Daleo celebrating. Burial will follow at St....

Robert E. "Butch" Bourgeois

Robert E. "Butch" Bourgeois

Jun 28, 2017

Robert E. “Butch” Bourgeois Robert E. “Butch” Bourgeois, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Linscomb Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Jo Ann "Jodie" Christian-Davis

Jo Ann "Jodie" Christian-Davis

Jun 28, 2017

Jo Ann “Jodie” Christian- Davis, 83, of Mauriceville, Texas peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday June 28, 2017, at her daughter’s home surrounded by family, love, and laughter. A Celebration of her life will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 2 o’clock p.m., at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville in conjunction with Silver Oaks Baptist Church under the direction...

Vera Mae Parker

Vera Mae Parker

Jun 27, 2017

Vera Mae Parker, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, on December 4, 1926, Vera was the daughter of James L. and Nellie J. (Hayes) Bray. She enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, fishing, and athletics, especially basketball, baseball, and swimming. She also enjoyed spending...

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr.

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr.

Jun 25, 2017

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr. Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr., 76, of Orange, passed away on June 25, 2017. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Milner of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from...

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange

Jun 24, 2017

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on June 24, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00p.m., Tuesday June 27, 2017, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 20, 1926, she was the daughter of Cecil...

Thomas Day

Thomas Day

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas Day Thomas Earl Day, 86, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Masonic Rites will be provided by Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in...

Ruth Mae Wilson

Ruth Mae Wilson

Jun 23, 2017

Ruth Mae Wilson, 97, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Ruth was born May 6, 1920 in Willis-Point, Texas to Naymon and Alice McIntosh. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Hardin Simmons University before transferring to and graduating from North Texas State College. In 1943 she married the love of her life, John T. Wilson Jr....

Imogene Titus

Imogene Titus

Jun 23, 2017

Imogene Titus, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows, of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Betty June Chatagnier

Betty June Chatagnier

Jun 23, 2017

Betty June Chatagnier Betty June Chatagnier, 77, of Orange, passed away on June 23, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Father Delphyn J. Meeks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, with...

Dannon Ray Bean

Dannon Ray Bean

Jun 23, 2017

Dannon Ray Bean, age 41, passed away on the 23rd of June, 2017, in a tragic motorcycle accident. At this time, he was living and working as an electrician/lineman in Sioux City, Iowa, as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Dannon was a hard worker, well respected by his colleagues, a devoted husband and father, always...

Mary Louise Bevil McKee

Mary Louise Bevil McKee

Jun 21, 2017

MARY LOUISE BEVIL MCKEE, January 18, 1923 – June 21, 2017 Mary Louise Bevil McKee, a resident of Orange, Texas, for 70 years, died Wednesday at the age of 94. She is survived by her son, Dr. Cooper McKee and his wife Mary; son Clyde “Tad” McKee, III and his wife Terese; her daughter the Honorable Wanda McKee Fowler and...

James William Cobble, Sr.

James William Cobble, Sr.

Jun 20, 2017

James William Cobble, Sr., 93, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Sour Lake, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m, Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will...

Regina Daniels

Regina Daniels

Jun 19, 2017

Regina Daniels, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Christian Wake service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 5, 1941, she was the daughter of Edward Laundy and Helen...

Ricky Perkins

Ricky Perkins

Jun 17, 2017

Ricky Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Germany on December 31, 1957. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Shadoin; brothers, Kevin Shadoin and Johnnie Perkins; and sister, Carla Perkins. He is preceded in death by his father, John Perkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins...

Jean Duplantis

Jean Duplantis

Jun 17, 2017

Jean Duplantis, 83, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, on Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Davis Cemetery in Jasper...

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia

Jun 16, 2017

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia, 58, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Rich. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 18,...

Gladys Eva Hall

Gladys Eva Hall

Jun 16, 2017

Gladys Eva Young Hall, 97, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June...

Ronnie Knott

Ronnie Knott

Jun 15, 2017

Ronnie Knott, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on June 15, 2017, in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 6:00 PM. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 18, 1959, he was the son of Clifford Henry Knott and...

Katherine Williams

Katherine Williams

Jun 29, 2017

Katherine Williams, 89, of Lumberton was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away June 29, 2017 in Silsbee, Texas. A graveside service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Rev. Mark Bunch, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bridge City...

Edward E. Wolfford

Edward E. Wolfford

Jun 29, 2017

Edward Eugene (Buddy) Wolfford Buddy Wolfford, 88, of Orange peacefully received his wings on June 29, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday July 1, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, TX with Father Joseph P. Daleo celebrating. Burial will follow at St....

Robert E. "Butch" Bourgeois

Robert E. "Butch" Bourgeois

Jun 28, 2017

Robert E. “Butch” Bourgeois Robert E. “Butch” Bourgeois, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Linscomb Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Jo Ann "Jodie" Christian-Davis

Jo Ann "Jodie" Christian-Davis

Jun 28, 2017

Jo Ann “Jodie” Christian- Davis, 83, of Mauriceville, Texas peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday June 28, 2017, at her daughter’s home surrounded by family, love, and laughter. A Celebration of her life will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 2 o’clock p.m., at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville in conjunction with Silver Oaks Baptist Church under the direction...

Vera Mae Parker

Vera Mae Parker

Jun 27, 2017

Vera Mae Parker, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, on December 4, 1926, Vera was the daughter of James L. and Nellie J. (Hayes) Bray. She enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, fishing, and athletics, especially basketball, baseball, and swimming. She also enjoyed spending...

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr.

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr.

Jun 25, 2017

Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr. Earl Thomas Cooper, Jr., 76, of Orange, passed away on June 25, 2017. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Milner of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from...

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange

Jun 24, 2017

Judith Elizabeth Maxey Lange, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on June 24, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00p.m., Tuesday June 27, 2017, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 20, 1926, she was the daughter of Cecil...

Thomas Day

Thomas Day

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas Day Thomas Earl Day, 86, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Masonic Rites will be provided by Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in...

Ruth Mae Wilson

Ruth Mae Wilson

Jun 23, 2017

Ruth Mae Wilson, 97, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Ruth was born May 6, 1920 in Willis-Point, Texas to Naymon and Alice McIntosh. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Hardin Simmons University before transferring to and graduating from North Texas State College. In 1943 she married the love of her life, John T. Wilson Jr....

Imogene Titus

Imogene Titus

Jun 23, 2017

Imogene Titus, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows, of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Betty June Chatagnier

Betty June Chatagnier

Jun 23, 2017

Betty June Chatagnier Betty June Chatagnier, 77, of Orange, passed away on June 23, 2017. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Father Delphyn J. Meeks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, with...

Dannon Ray Bean

Dannon Ray Bean

Jun 23, 2017

Dannon Ray Bean, age 41, passed away on the 23rd of June, 2017, in a tragic motorcycle accident. At this time, he was living and working as an electrician/lineman in Sioux City, Iowa, as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Dannon was a hard worker, well respected by his colleagues, a devoted husband and father, always...

Mary Louise Bevil McKee

Mary Louise Bevil McKee

Jun 21, 2017

MARY LOUISE BEVIL MCKEE, January 18, 1923 – June 21, 2017 Mary Louise Bevil McKee, a resident of Orange, Texas, for 70 years, died Wednesday at the age of 94. She is survived by her son, Dr. Cooper McKee and his wife Mary; son Clyde “Tad” McKee, III and his wife Terese; her daughter the Honorable Wanda McKee Fowler and...

James William Cobble, Sr.

James William Cobble, Sr.

Jun 20, 2017

James William Cobble, Sr., 93, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Sour Lake, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m, Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will...

Regina Daniels

Regina Daniels

Jun 19, 2017

Regina Daniels, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Christian Wake service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 5, 1941, she was the daughter of Edward Laundy and Helen...

Ricky Perkins

Ricky Perkins

Jun 17, 2017

Ricky Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Germany on December 31, 1957. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Shadoin; brothers, Kevin Shadoin and Johnnie Perkins; and sister, Carla Perkins. He is preceded in death by his father, John Perkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins...

Jean Duplantis

Jean Duplantis

Jun 17, 2017

Jean Duplantis, 83, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, on Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Davis Cemetery in Jasper...

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia

Jun 16, 2017

Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia, 58, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Rich. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 18,...

Gladys Eva Hall

Gladys Eva Hall

Jun 16, 2017

Gladys Eva Young Hall, 97, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June...

Ronnie Knott

Ronnie Knott

Jun 15, 2017

Ronnie Knott, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on June 15, 2017, in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 6:00 PM. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 18, 1959, he was the son of Clifford Henry Knott and...

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