Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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