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

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

Glenn Leo Dutton

Glenn Leo Dutton

Mar 1, 2025



Glenn Leo Dutton, 86, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Clay Dutton, and his daughter-in-law, Sherry Dutton, on March 1, 2025.

He will be remembered at a graveside service held at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at Magnolia Creek Baptist Church...

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Feb 28, 2025

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Port Arthur. 

Born in Fort Worth , Texas, on August 29, 1962, she was the daughter of John Lester Tyson and Ruby Mae Soares Tyson. Vivian dedicated her life to caring for others, particularly through her long and fulfilling career as a nurse in...

Lane Nichols

Lane Nichols

Feb 27, 2025

Vander Lane Nichols

Vander Lane Nichols was born on October 3, 1942, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Ethel Marie “Mimi” and Carl Sylvan “Nick” Nichols. He passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Rebecca W. Nichols; his...

Marjorie Lynn Wohler

Marjorie Lynn Wohler

Feb 25, 2025

We are letting go of a special person as Heaven welcomes a beautiful soul.

Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler (March 6,1948 – February 25, 2025) BEAUMONT, TX –

Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler was born in the Sand Hill Community of Gilmer, TX on March 6, 1948. Lynn, as she was affectionately called, was the youngest daughter of Cleo Sr. and Ima Dean Coulter....

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder

Feb 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at...

Jerry Douglas Manning

Jerry Douglas Manning

Feb 24, 2025

Jerry Douglas Manning

Jerry Douglas Manning, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2025. 

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 27, 1942,...

Nolan Jay Foreman

Nolan Jay Foreman

Feb 22, 2025

Nolan Jay Foreman, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will take place at a later date at Houston National Cemetery.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Feb 19, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks

 Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025

 Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...

Jerrie Nell Cady

Jerrie Nell Cady

Feb 18, 2025

Jerrie Nell Cady

Jerrie Nell Cady, 91, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James

Feb 17, 2025

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word

Feb 16, 2025

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...

Gladys Pearl Howard

Gladys Pearl Howard

Feb 15, 2025

Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79. 

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.

 Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...

Rebecca "Becki"  Diane Keene

Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene

Feb 13, 2025

Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene

 

Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. 

Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman

Feb 12, 2025

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman, passed away on February 12, 2025. Bertie was born in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana on June 2, 1932, to Roland and Sylvia (Hinds) Updike.

In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her husband, W. M. “Butch” Herman, and her brother, Donald R. Updike.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Herman; son, Brandal...

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Feb 12, 2025

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.  

She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

 Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Feb 12, 2025

Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

 Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. 

 Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.

 Born on...

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

Glenn Leo Dutton

Glenn Leo Dutton

Mar 1, 2025



Glenn Leo Dutton, 86, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Clay Dutton, and his daughter-in-law, Sherry Dutton, on March 1, 2025.

He will be remembered at a graveside service held at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at Magnolia Creek Baptist Church...

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Feb 28, 2025

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Port Arthur. 

Born in Fort Worth , Texas, on August 29, 1962, she was the daughter of John Lester Tyson and Ruby Mae Soares Tyson. Vivian dedicated her life to caring for others, particularly through her long and fulfilling career as a nurse in...

Lane Nichols

Lane Nichols

Feb 27, 2025

Vander Lane Nichols

Vander Lane Nichols was born on October 3, 1942, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Ethel Marie “Mimi” and Carl Sylvan “Nick” Nichols. He passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Rebecca W. Nichols; his...

Marjorie Lynn Wohler

Marjorie Lynn Wohler

Feb 25, 2025

We are letting go of a special person as Heaven welcomes a beautiful soul.

Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler (March 6,1948 – February 25, 2025) BEAUMONT, TX –

Marjorie Lynn Coulter Wohler was born in the Sand Hill Community of Gilmer, TX on March 6, 1948. Lynn, as she was affectionately called, was the youngest daughter of Cleo Sr. and Ima Dean Coulter....

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder

Feb 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at...

Jerry Douglas Manning

Jerry Douglas Manning

Feb 24, 2025

Jerry Douglas Manning

Jerry Douglas Manning, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2025. 

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 27, 1942,...

Nolan Jay Foreman

Nolan Jay Foreman

Feb 22, 2025

Nolan Jay Foreman, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will take place at a later date at Houston National Cemetery.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Rebecca Tennison Sparks

Feb 19, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks

 Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025

 Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...

Jerrie Nell Cady

Jerrie Nell Cady

Feb 18, 2025

Jerrie Nell Cady

Jerrie Nell Cady, 91, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James

Feb 17, 2025

Steven Riley James

Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word

Feb 16, 2025

Winona Wiley Word

Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...

Gladys Pearl Howard

Gladys Pearl Howard

Feb 15, 2025

Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79. 

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.

 Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...

Rebecca "Becki"  Diane Keene

Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene

Feb 13, 2025

Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene

 

Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. 

Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman

Feb 12, 2025

Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman, passed away on February 12, 2025. Bertie was born in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana on June 2, 1932, to Roland and Sylvia (Hinds) Updike.

In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her husband, W. M. “Butch” Herman, and her brother, Donald R. Updike.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Herman; son, Brandal...

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Feb 12, 2025

Louise Dolle Fuselier

Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.  

She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Doyle Hinds, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

 Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Marilyn Mary Thacker

Feb 12, 2025

Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.

 Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. 

 Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.

 Born on...

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