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

Mason Joseph Rose

Mason Joseph Rose

May 9, 2017

Mason Joseph Rose Mason Joseph Rose, 67, of Orange, passed away on May 9, 2017. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on July 10, 1949, he was the son...

Quentin Robert Schmitt

Quentin Robert Schmitt

May 9, 2017

Quentin Robert Schmitt, 92, of Beaumont, went to see his Lord and Savior on May 9, 2017. Quent was born June 26, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is predeceased by his parents Willis and Bertha Schmitt of St. Louis, Missouri and a brother, Gerald Schmitt of Columbia, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Kent Schmitt (Elena),...

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

May 9, 2017

Rodney G. Girlinghouse Rodney G. Girlinghouse, 67, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Barton of City Church Lufkin. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

May 8, 2017

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, of Benbrook, Texas, previously of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren

May 8, 2017

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren, 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Oakwood Manor Senior Home in Vidor Texas, where she had resided for six years. She was born on November 15, 1914 in Dallas, Texas to Will and Frances (McKinney) Wrigge. Evelyn grew up in Greenville, Texas in and graduated from Greenville High School in 1932....

Raymond Ben Herman

Raymond Ben Herman

May 8, 2017

Raymond Ben Herman, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Ronnie Edward Sharp

Ronnie Edward Sharp

May 6, 2017

Ronnie Edward Sharp, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Orange. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rob Tibbitts of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 27, 1943, he was the son of Jerry Sharp...

Verlin Doyel Ballard

Verlin Doyel Ballard

May 6, 2017

Verlin Doyel Ballard, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow and is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on June 9,...

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

May 3, 2017

Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky” March 18, 1928- May 3, 2017.Car. After a brief illness with fluid on his lungs, Corky went to heaven by way of Mid Jefferson County Hospital – Nederland. He, with family in attendance, went peacefully to heaven at 4:15 am. Visitation will be Friday, May 19th, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Sharon Rowe Belk

Sharon Rowe Belk

May 2, 2017

Sharon Rowe Belk Sharon Rowe Belk, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire, of New Century Hospice. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation...

Thomas Edison Phillips

Thomas Edison Phillips

Apr 30, 2017

In loving memory of a Patriot member of America’s Greatest Generation, the family sadly says farewell to Thomas Edison Phillips, 91, who passed away after a brief illness on April 30th. He was living with his daughter and son-in-law in Beaumont at the time. Tom was born at Pendleton, LA. He lied about his age to join the Army with...

Donald Ernest Cole

Donald Ernest Cole

Apr 29, 2017

Donald E. Cole Donald E. Cole, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Bridge City. Donald was born April 29, 1926, in Marion, Iowa to Ernest and Violet Cole. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. Burial...

Brett Lake Campbell

Brett Lake Campbell

Apr 29, 2017

Brett Lake Campbell Brett Lake Campbell, 28, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church of Orange, along with Mr. Kevin Garriga. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Lake...

Francis Dean Grasty

Francis Dean Grasty

Apr 28, 2017

Fran Grasty, 64, of Lumberton, passed away on April 28, 2017, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 2:00 PM, at Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Ramona Harwood Wall

Ramona Harwood Wall

Apr 27, 2017

Ramona Harwood Wall Ramona Harwood Wall, 85, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at...

Robert Patrick Theriot

Robert Patrick Theriot

Apr 27, 2017

Robert Patrick Theriot Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the...

Elaine Meyers

Elaine Meyers

Apr 26, 2017

Elaine Meyers, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 26, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Dr. Charles Walton. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Apr 24, 2017

Ella Duhon Ronsonette, of Bridge City, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Port Arthur. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

Lisa Michelle King

Lisa Michelle King

Apr 24, 2017

Lisa Michelle King, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Susan Franklin...

Melody "Dodie" June Wilson

Melody "Dodie" June Wilson

Apr 23, 2017

Melody “Dodie” June Wilson, 59, of Clear Lake, formerly of Beaumont, passed away on April 23, 2017, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Clear Lake, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will be 3:00pm at Forest Park Cemetery, Webster, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, April...

Mason Joseph Rose

Mason Joseph Rose

May 9, 2017

Mason Joseph Rose Mason Joseph Rose, 67, of Orange, passed away on May 9, 2017. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on July 10, 1949, he was the son...

Quentin Robert Schmitt

Quentin Robert Schmitt

May 9, 2017

Quentin Robert Schmitt, 92, of Beaumont, went to see his Lord and Savior on May 9, 2017. Quent was born June 26, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is predeceased by his parents Willis and Bertha Schmitt of St. Louis, Missouri and a brother, Gerald Schmitt of Columbia, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Kent Schmitt (Elena),...

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

May 9, 2017

Rodney G. Girlinghouse Rodney G. Girlinghouse, 67, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Barton of City Church Lufkin. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

May 8, 2017

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, of Benbrook, Texas, previously of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren

May 8, 2017

Sarah Evelyn Wrigge Pickren, 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Oakwood Manor Senior Home in Vidor Texas, where she had resided for six years. She was born on November 15, 1914 in Dallas, Texas to Will and Frances (McKinney) Wrigge. Evelyn grew up in Greenville, Texas in and graduated from Greenville High School in 1932....

Raymond Ben Herman

Raymond Ben Herman

May 8, 2017

Raymond Ben Herman, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Ronnie Edward Sharp

Ronnie Edward Sharp

May 6, 2017

Ronnie Edward Sharp, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Orange. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rob Tibbitts of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 27, 1943, he was the son of Jerry Sharp...

Verlin Doyel Ballard

Verlin Doyel Ballard

May 6, 2017

Verlin Doyel Ballard, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow and is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on June 9,...

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

May 3, 2017

Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky” March 18, 1928- May 3, 2017.Car. After a brief illness with fluid on his lungs, Corky went to heaven by way of Mid Jefferson County Hospital – Nederland. He, with family in attendance, went peacefully to heaven at 4:15 am. Visitation will be Friday, May 19th, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Sharon Rowe Belk

Sharon Rowe Belk

May 2, 2017

Sharon Rowe Belk Sharon Rowe Belk, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire, of New Century Hospice. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation...

Thomas Edison Phillips

Thomas Edison Phillips

Apr 30, 2017

In loving memory of a Patriot member of America’s Greatest Generation, the family sadly says farewell to Thomas Edison Phillips, 91, who passed away after a brief illness on April 30th. He was living with his daughter and son-in-law in Beaumont at the time. Tom was born at Pendleton, LA. He lied about his age to join the Army with...

Donald Ernest Cole

Donald Ernest Cole

Apr 29, 2017

Donald E. Cole Donald E. Cole, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Bridge City. Donald was born April 29, 1926, in Marion, Iowa to Ernest and Violet Cole. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. Burial...

Brett Lake Campbell

Brett Lake Campbell

Apr 29, 2017

Brett Lake Campbell Brett Lake Campbell, 28, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church of Orange, along with Mr. Kevin Garriga. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Lake...

Francis Dean Grasty

Francis Dean Grasty

Apr 28, 2017

Fran Grasty, 64, of Lumberton, passed away on April 28, 2017, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 2:00 PM, at Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Ramona Harwood Wall

Ramona Harwood Wall

Apr 27, 2017

Ramona Harwood Wall Ramona Harwood Wall, 85, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at...

Robert Patrick Theriot

Robert Patrick Theriot

Apr 27, 2017

Robert Patrick Theriot Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the...

Elaine Meyers

Elaine Meyers

Apr 26, 2017

Elaine Meyers, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 26, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Dr. Charles Walton. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Apr 24, 2017

Ella Duhon Ronsonette, of Bridge City, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Port Arthur. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

Lisa Michelle King

Lisa Michelle King

Apr 24, 2017

Lisa Michelle King, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Susan Franklin...

Melody "Dodie" June Wilson

Melody "Dodie" June Wilson

Apr 23, 2017

Melody “Dodie” June Wilson, 59, of Clear Lake, formerly of Beaumont, passed away on April 23, 2017, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Clear Lake, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will be 3:00pm at Forest Park Cemetery, Webster, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, April...

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