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Dale Wayne McGill

Dale Wayne McGill

Jul 1, 2017

Dale Wayne McGill, 66, of Lumberton, was born November 27, 1950 in Dallas, Texas and died July 1, 2107. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Dale was a Vietnam veteran...

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens

Jul 1, 2017

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens passed away July 1, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Angelina was born in Vidor, TX on March 20, 1944 where she raised her family and lived her life. She is greatly admired for raising her four children as a single mother. She spent most of her time with her family and being at her grandchildren...

Shirley Jane Lee

Shirley Jane Lee

Jul 1, 2017

Shirley Jane Lee, 85, of China, Texas was born Nov. 8, 1931 in Tampa, Florida and passed away on July 1, 2017 at Harbor Hospice. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will...

Ruth Walton Cox

Ruth Walton Cox

Jul 1, 2017

Ruth Walton Cox, 92, of Silsbee was born October 20, 1924 in Melvin, Texas to George Wesley and Effie Lillian (Arkin) Walton and passed away July 1, 2017 in Beaumont. Ruth grew up in Beaumont where she attended Voth Elementary School, Dick Dowling Junior High, Beaumont High and Lamar State College. She was retired as a cashier from Burkett Food...

Linda Joan Vassar

Linda Joan Vassar

Jul 1, 2017

Linda Joan Vassar, 79, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on July 1, 2017, at her home in Vinton. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gerald Rodrigue. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 1:00 PM. Born in...

Everett Lee Allen

Everett Lee Allen

Jun 30, 2017

Everett Lee Allen, 48, of Beaumont was born September 23, 1968 in Longview, Texas and passed away June 30, 2017. A longtime resident of Beaumont, he was an avid bowler, a member of Praise Church in Beaumont and was a retired pipe designer with Dupont. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Adams of Beaumont; father, Everett Allen and wife,...

Ruby Lorene Hayes

Ruby Lorene Hayes

Jun 30, 2017

Mrs. Ruby Lorene Hayes, 94, died peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, in Beaumont, TX, after a short illness. Her daughters, Linda Davis, Debbie Goforth and Teresa Pierce were present along with granddaughters, Janna Wedding and Cynthia Welch; grandson, Robert Swanson; great-grandson, Stephen Drury, and wife Gina. Lorene was born to parents, Ruben Bolen...

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...

Dale Wayne McGill

Dale Wayne McGill

Jul 1, 2017

Dale Wayne McGill, 66, of Lumberton, was born November 27, 1950 in Dallas, Texas and died July 1, 2107. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Dale was a Vietnam veteran...

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens

Jul 1, 2017

Angelina Galaviz-Dickens passed away July 1, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Angelina was born in Vidor, TX on March 20, 1944 where she raised her family and lived her life. She is greatly admired for raising her four children as a single mother. She spent most of her time with her family and being at her grandchildren...

Shirley Jane Lee

Shirley Jane Lee

Jul 1, 2017

Shirley Jane Lee, 85, of China, Texas was born Nov. 8, 1931 in Tampa, Florida and passed away on July 1, 2017 at Harbor Hospice. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will...

Ruth Walton Cox

Ruth Walton Cox

Jul 1, 2017

Ruth Walton Cox, 92, of Silsbee was born October 20, 1924 in Melvin, Texas to George Wesley and Effie Lillian (Arkin) Walton and passed away July 1, 2017 in Beaumont. Ruth grew up in Beaumont where she attended Voth Elementary School, Dick Dowling Junior High, Beaumont High and Lamar State College. She was retired as a cashier from Burkett Food...

Linda Joan Vassar

Linda Joan Vassar

Jul 1, 2017

Linda Joan Vassar, 79, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on July 1, 2017, at her home in Vinton. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gerald Rodrigue. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 1:00 PM. Born in...

Everett Lee Allen

Everett Lee Allen

Jun 30, 2017

Everett Lee Allen, 48, of Beaumont was born September 23, 1968 in Longview, Texas and passed away June 30, 2017. A longtime resident of Beaumont, he was an avid bowler, a member of Praise Church in Beaumont and was a retired pipe designer with Dupont. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Adams of Beaumont; father, Everett Allen and wife,...

Ruby Lorene Hayes

Ruby Lorene Hayes

Jun 30, 2017

Mrs. Ruby Lorene Hayes, 94, died peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, in Beaumont, TX, after a short illness. Her daughters, Linda Davis, Debbie Goforth and Teresa Pierce were present along with granddaughters, Janna Wedding and Cynthia Welch; grandson, Robert Swanson; great-grandson, Stephen Drury, and wife Gina. Lorene was born to parents, Ruben Bolen...

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...

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