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Paul S. LaBossiere

Paul S. LaBossiere

Jul 19, 2016

Paul S. LaBossiere, 80, of Beaumont passed away at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, July 18, 2016. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Mr. LaBossiere was born in Woonsocket, RI on September 23, 1935 to Calixte Arthur and Eva (Paquin) LaBossiere. He served honorably in the United...

Eugene "Gene" Matthew Guillotte

Eugene "Gene" Matthew Guillotte

Jul 18, 2016

Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 22, 1925, he was the son of Oscar Matthew Guillotte and Blanche (Daigle) Guillotte. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after many years of loyal service. Gene was a veteran of...

Jackie Savoy Pachuca

Jackie Savoy Pachuca

Jul 17, 2016

Jackie Savoy Pachuca Jackie Savoy Pachuca, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Nelson Joseph...

Annette Tanner

Annette Tanner

Jul 13, 2016

Funeral services for Nada Annette Tanner, 75, of Beaumont will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the funeral home. Annette was born September 20, 1940 in Arkansas and passed away July 13,...

Johnny Lee Barton

Johnny Lee Barton

Jul 13, 2016

Johnny Lee Barton Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

John Richey

John Richey

Jul 12, 2016

John Richey, 73, of Sour Lake passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont beginning at 12:30 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Joseph Doughary of Trinity Baptist Church...

Rev. James Edward Sliger

Rev. James Edward Sliger

Jul 11, 2016

A Service of Worship honoring the life of Rev. James Edward Sliger will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of friends and family will be on Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Brother Jim was born August...

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary

Jul 11, 2016

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary Dr. Tommy Alan Cary, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2016, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest...

Amos R. "Ray" Chrisco

Amos R. "Ray" Chrisco

Jul 11, 2016

Amos R. “Ray” Chrisco, 92, of Beaumont, TX and formerly of Dayton, OH passed away at his home, Monday, July 11, 2016. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Clayar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, TX. Officiating will be Monsignor Jerry McGrath of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Chrisco...

Rodney Wade McGee

Rodney Wade McGee

Jul 10, 2016

Rodney Wade McGee Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee, 65, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Southeast Texas Medical Center of Texas in Port Arthur surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Thursday, July 14 with visitation from 5:00. to 7:00 p.m. and the service immediately following....

Bruce Allen Birdwell

Bruce Allen Birdwell

Jul 9, 2016

Bruce Allen Birdwell Bruce Allen Birdwell, born May 13, 1936, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away July 9, 2016. Bruce was born in Cushing, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Deweyville. Bruce was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Deweyville and served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works...

Lavinia Weber Brown

Lavinia Weber Brown

Jul 8, 2016

Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange, Texas with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Cremation will follow services with her final resting place at...

Barbara Gale Rhoades

Barbara Gale Rhoades

Jul 7, 2016

Barbara Gale Rhoades, 57, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Bobby Granger and Rudy Elizondo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes

Jul 7, 2016

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Edwards, of True Faith Tabernacle in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

R.L. "Tonker" Hoosier

R.L. "Tonker" Hoosier

Jul 5, 2016

R. L. “Tonker” Hoosier, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at the KC Hall in Bridge City. (770 Ave. A Bridge City, TX 77611) Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1934, he was the son of David M. Hoosier...

Lewanda June Thompson

Lewanda June Thompson

Jul 4, 2016

Lewanda June Thompson 1931-2016 Lewanda June Thompson, 84, of Vidor, died July 4, 2016. She was born on July 16, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Elah Hughes Daw and Bronson Cooper Daw. June grew up in Nederland, graduated from Nederland High School, and Abilene Christian College. She married the love of her life Jack Thompson on June 22, 1951,...

Barbara Ann Copes

Barbara Ann Copes

Jul 4, 2016

Another Voice Has Been Added to Heavens Choir. Barbara Ann Copes (nee Peterson, & formerly Craig) left us to enter the Embrace of her Lord Jesus the Christ. It was appropriate that she gained her freedom from her battle with Alzheimer's on Independence Day. She made her passing surrounded by family and loving caregivers. Funeral services will be held at...

Virginia "Gina" Blanton

Virginia "Gina" Blanton

Jul 4, 2016

Virginia “Gina” Blanton, 74, of Silsbee passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in Beaumont after a courageous fight with Breast Cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Silsbee, TX at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Prior to the memorial service there will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 12:00...

Olivia Cantu Dillow

Olivia Cantu Dillow

Jul 4, 2016

Olivia Cantu Dillow Olivia Cantu Dillow, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 8, 2016, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Jim McClintock of St. Mary Catholic Church in Fannett....

Dr. Homer Stuntz, MD

Dr. Homer Stuntz, MD

Jul 3, 2016

Dr. Homer, Stuntz, M.D., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2016, in College Station, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Paul S. LaBossiere

Paul S. LaBossiere

Jul 19, 2016

Paul S. LaBossiere, 80, of Beaumont passed away at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, July 18, 2016. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Mr. LaBossiere was born in Woonsocket, RI on September 23, 1935 to Calixte Arthur and Eva (Paquin) LaBossiere. He served honorably in the United...

Eugene "Gene" Matthew Guillotte

Eugene "Gene" Matthew Guillotte

Jul 18, 2016

Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 22, 1925, he was the son of Oscar Matthew Guillotte and Blanche (Daigle) Guillotte. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after many years of loyal service. Gene was a veteran of...

Jackie Savoy Pachuca

Jackie Savoy Pachuca

Jul 17, 2016

Jackie Savoy Pachuca Jackie Savoy Pachuca, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Nelson Joseph...

Annette Tanner

Annette Tanner

Jul 13, 2016

Funeral services for Nada Annette Tanner, 75, of Beaumont will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the funeral home. Annette was born September 20, 1940 in Arkansas and passed away July 13,...

Johnny Lee Barton

Johnny Lee Barton

Jul 13, 2016

Johnny Lee Barton Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

John Richey

John Richey

Jul 12, 2016

John Richey, 73, of Sour Lake passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont beginning at 12:30 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Joseph Doughary of Trinity Baptist Church...

Rev. James Edward Sliger

Rev. James Edward Sliger

Jul 11, 2016

A Service of Worship honoring the life of Rev. James Edward Sliger will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of friends and family will be on Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Brother Jim was born August...

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary

Jul 11, 2016

Dr. Tommy Alan Cary Dr. Tommy Alan Cary, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2016, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest...

Amos R. "Ray" Chrisco

Amos R. "Ray" Chrisco

Jul 11, 2016

Amos R. “Ray” Chrisco, 92, of Beaumont, TX and formerly of Dayton, OH passed away at his home, Monday, July 11, 2016. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Clayar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, TX. Officiating will be Monsignor Jerry McGrath of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont, TX. Mr. Chrisco...

Rodney Wade McGee

Rodney Wade McGee

Jul 10, 2016

Rodney Wade McGee Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee, 65, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Southeast Texas Medical Center of Texas in Port Arthur surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Thursday, July 14 with visitation from 5:00. to 7:00 p.m. and the service immediately following....

Bruce Allen Birdwell

Bruce Allen Birdwell

Jul 9, 2016

Bruce Allen Birdwell Bruce Allen Birdwell, born May 13, 1936, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away July 9, 2016. Bruce was born in Cushing, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Deweyville. Bruce was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Deweyville and served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works...

Lavinia Weber Brown

Lavinia Weber Brown

Jul 8, 2016

Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange, Texas with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Cremation will follow services with her final resting place at...

Barbara Gale Rhoades

Barbara Gale Rhoades

Jul 7, 2016

Barbara Gale Rhoades, 57, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Bobby Granger and Rudy Elizondo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes

Jul 7, 2016

Vera Tracy Brister Hughes, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Edwards, of True Faith Tabernacle in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

R.L. "Tonker" Hoosier

R.L. "Tonker" Hoosier

Jul 5, 2016

R. L. “Tonker” Hoosier, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at the KC Hall in Bridge City. (770 Ave. A Bridge City, TX 77611) Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1934, he was the son of David M. Hoosier...

Lewanda June Thompson

Lewanda June Thompson

Jul 4, 2016

Lewanda June Thompson 1931-2016 Lewanda June Thompson, 84, of Vidor, died July 4, 2016. She was born on July 16, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Elah Hughes Daw and Bronson Cooper Daw. June grew up in Nederland, graduated from Nederland High School, and Abilene Christian College. She married the love of her life Jack Thompson on June 22, 1951,...

Barbara Ann Copes

Barbara Ann Copes

Jul 4, 2016

Another Voice Has Been Added to Heavens Choir. Barbara Ann Copes (nee Peterson, & formerly Craig) left us to enter the Embrace of her Lord Jesus the Christ. It was appropriate that she gained her freedom from her battle with Alzheimer's on Independence Day. She made her passing surrounded by family and loving caregivers. Funeral services will be held at...

Virginia "Gina" Blanton

Virginia "Gina" Blanton

Jul 4, 2016

Virginia “Gina” Blanton, 74, of Silsbee passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in Beaumont after a courageous fight with Breast Cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Silsbee, TX at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Prior to the memorial service there will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 12:00...

Olivia Cantu Dillow

Olivia Cantu Dillow

Jul 4, 2016

Olivia Cantu Dillow Olivia Cantu Dillow, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 8, 2016, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Jim McClintock of St. Mary Catholic Church in Fannett....

Dr. Homer Stuntz, MD

Dr. Homer Stuntz, MD

Jul 3, 2016

Dr. Homer, Stuntz, M.D., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2016, in College Station, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

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