Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jack Tisdale
Jan 25, 2016
Jack A. Tisdale Jack Arthur Tisdale, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at First Assembly of God in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Robby Holland and Keith Maloy. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00pm. Born in...
Eva Bass
Jan 25, 2016
Eva Jewel Bass Eva Jewel Bass, 95, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church Mauriceville and Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church Deweyville. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00...
Mittie LeDoux
Jan 24, 2016
Mittie Burch LeDoux, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lake...
Rosel Pousson
Jan 23, 2016
Rosel Pousson Rosel Pousson, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, January 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 6:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. A Rosary...
Patsy Cochran Ramey
Jan 23, 2016
Patsy Eloise Cochran Patsy Eloise Cochran, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Monday, January 25, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Larry David. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin 1:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ramsey Adams
Jan 23, 2016
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ramsey Adams passed quietly on January 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Born February 21, 1935, to Morris Desmond Ramsey and Gussie Lee Hammett Ramsey in Bossier City, LA, Gwen and her family relocated to Orange shortly thereafter, where she remained a lifelong resident. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at...
James Curtis Laughlin
Jan 22, 2016
James Curtis Laughlin, age 70,died January 22, 2016. He was born on 1-6-1946 in Orangefield,Texas to Curtis Laughlin and Eudolie (Dora Lee)Dequeant Laughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Cindy Major and gandsons John James Laughlin, Patrick(Buddy Lee) Wiggins and James Russell (Jimbo) Whitney. He is survived by his wife Linda Lea (Ginger)Werth Laughlin, his sons...
Nancy A. Boling
Jan 21, 2016
Nancy A. Boling Nancy A. Boling, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on October 15, 1956, she was the daughter of Frank T. Collins and Lurline (Lafosse) Collins. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband who she loved tremendously. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister,...
Gretchen R. Boyett
Jan 21, 2016
Arrangements are pending at this time. Complete details should be available by noon on Monday.
Marty Smith
Jan 20, 2016
Marty Smith Marty Smith, 52, of Orange passed away in Beaumont at Harbor Hospice on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She was born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Jack and Lucy (Gregg) Waller and was a homemaker. Marty is survived by her husband, Blum Smith III; her children, Eathen Blum Smith and Nichole Beth Smith and her grandchildren, Kayden Garcia...
Dorothy Louise Ballance
Jan 20, 2016
Dorothy Louise Haese Ballance, 70, passed away January 20, 2016 in Vidor, Texas. She was born September 19, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Alfred W. and Dora Hease. Mrs. Ballance is survived by her daughter, Deborah J. Leonard and her husband, Joe, of Vidor, Texas; sons Rodney W. Ballance and his wife, Janice, of Spring Branch, Texas and Jeffrey...
Veronica Sue Istre
Jan 19, 2016
Sue Istre Veronica Sue Istre, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services will be officiated by David Myer of Abundant Life Sanctuary of Groves, Texas. Cremation will...
Jon Richard Seaux
Jan 19, 2016
Jon Richard Seaux, 68, of Orange was born October 22, 1947 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Monta Louise (Leewright) Seaux and passed away at his residence in Orange on January 19, 2015. Mr. Seaux was self-employed and was a US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Seaux. Those left...
Elizabeth Ann Heermans Carnelly
Jan 16, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Heermans Carnelly Elizabeth Carnelly, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 16, 2016, in Pearland, Texas. Born in Parkersberg, West Virginia, on July 5, 1921, she was the daughter of William H. Heermans and Nell Wells Heermans. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of West Virginia in 1943. Elizabeth (Betty) and Ray moved...
Russell Dale Morris
Jan 15, 2016
Russell Dale Morris, 100, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2016, in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Bethel, Texas, on October 25, 1915,...
Clarence E. "Poley" Davis
Jan 14, 2016
Clarence “Poley” Davis, 69, of Beaumont was born May 10, 1946 and passed away Jan. 14, 2016 at his residence. Poley was a retired diesel mechanic and a lifelong resident of Beaumont. Poley was preceded in death by one son, Paul Davis; and wife, Joyce Edmondson. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Coyle; daughter, Bonnie Arellano; son, Daniel Davis;...
Robert Wade Meriwether
Jan 14, 2016
Robert Wade Meriwether, 57, of Beaumont passed away on January 14, 2016. He was born on June 5, 1958 to Frances Wade and Betty Loyce (Hulin) Meriwether. Robert was a graduate of Forest Park High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He worked for many years in the oil and gas industry. Robert also worked at Classic Chevrolet...
MIchael Hoke
Jan 13, 2016
Michael Hoke had the official honors to prove he was an outstanding science teacher, but the certificates can never show the love of learning he instilled in thousands of students. Hoke died Wednesday, January 13, at the age of 67 after dedicating his adult life to preserving nature and teaching future generations to be kind to the world. Funeral services...
Ann Louise Bryant
Jan 13, 2016
Ann Louise Bryant, 86, long time music and piano teacher of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at Winfree Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Beulah Narans
Jan 13, 2016
Beulah Narans, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Eric Coley, of River City Hospice. A graveside service and interment will be held that afternoon at 12:30pm, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh, Louisiana....
Jack Tisdale
Jan 25, 2016
Jack A. Tisdale Jack Arthur Tisdale, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at First Assembly of God in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Robby Holland and Keith Maloy. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00pm. Born in...
Eva Bass
Jan 25, 2016
Eva Jewel Bass Eva Jewel Bass, 95, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church Mauriceville and Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church Deweyville. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00...
Mittie LeDoux
Jan 24, 2016
Mittie Burch LeDoux, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lake...
Rosel Pousson
Jan 23, 2016
Rosel Pousson Rosel Pousson, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, January 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 6:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. A Rosary...
Patsy Cochran Ramey
Jan 23, 2016
Patsy Eloise Cochran Patsy Eloise Cochran, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Monday, January 25, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Larry David. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin 1:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ramsey Adams
Jan 23, 2016
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ramsey Adams passed quietly on January 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Born February 21, 1935, to Morris Desmond Ramsey and Gussie Lee Hammett Ramsey in Bossier City, LA, Gwen and her family relocated to Orange shortly thereafter, where she remained a lifelong resident. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at...
James Curtis Laughlin
Jan 22, 2016
James Curtis Laughlin, age 70,died January 22, 2016. He was born on 1-6-1946 in Orangefield,Texas to Curtis Laughlin and Eudolie (Dora Lee)Dequeant Laughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Cindy Major and gandsons John James Laughlin, Patrick(Buddy Lee) Wiggins and James Russell (Jimbo) Whitney. He is survived by his wife Linda Lea (Ginger)Werth Laughlin, his sons...
Nancy A. Boling
Jan 21, 2016
Nancy A. Boling Nancy A. Boling, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on October 15, 1956, she was the daughter of Frank T. Collins and Lurline (Lafosse) Collins. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband who she loved tremendously. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister,...
Gretchen R. Boyett
Jan 21, 2016
Arrangements are pending at this time. Complete details should be available by noon on Monday.
Marty Smith
Jan 20, 2016
Marty Smith Marty Smith, 52, of Orange passed away in Beaumont at Harbor Hospice on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She was born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Jack and Lucy (Gregg) Waller and was a homemaker. Marty is survived by her husband, Blum Smith III; her children, Eathen Blum Smith and Nichole Beth Smith and her grandchildren, Kayden Garcia...
Dorothy Louise Ballance
Jan 20, 2016
Dorothy Louise Haese Ballance, 70, passed away January 20, 2016 in Vidor, Texas. She was born September 19, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Alfred W. and Dora Hease. Mrs. Ballance is survived by her daughter, Deborah J. Leonard and her husband, Joe, of Vidor, Texas; sons Rodney W. Ballance and his wife, Janice, of Spring Branch, Texas and Jeffrey...
Veronica Sue Istre
Jan 19, 2016
Sue Istre Veronica Sue Istre, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services will be officiated by David Myer of Abundant Life Sanctuary of Groves, Texas. Cremation will...
Jon Richard Seaux
Jan 19, 2016
Jon Richard Seaux, 68, of Orange was born October 22, 1947 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Monta Louise (Leewright) Seaux and passed away at his residence in Orange on January 19, 2015. Mr. Seaux was self-employed and was a US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Seaux. Those left...
Elizabeth Ann Heermans Carnelly
Jan 16, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Heermans Carnelly Elizabeth Carnelly, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 16, 2016, in Pearland, Texas. Born in Parkersberg, West Virginia, on July 5, 1921, she was the daughter of William H. Heermans and Nell Wells Heermans. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of West Virginia in 1943. Elizabeth (Betty) and Ray moved...
Russell Dale Morris
Jan 15, 2016
Russell Dale Morris, 100, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2016, in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Bethel, Texas, on October 25, 1915,...
Clarence E. "Poley" Davis
Jan 14, 2016
Clarence “Poley” Davis, 69, of Beaumont was born May 10, 1946 and passed away Jan. 14, 2016 at his residence. Poley was a retired diesel mechanic and a lifelong resident of Beaumont. Poley was preceded in death by one son, Paul Davis; and wife, Joyce Edmondson. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Coyle; daughter, Bonnie Arellano; son, Daniel Davis;...
Robert Wade Meriwether
Jan 14, 2016
Robert Wade Meriwether, 57, of Beaumont passed away on January 14, 2016. He was born on June 5, 1958 to Frances Wade and Betty Loyce (Hulin) Meriwether. Robert was a graduate of Forest Park High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He worked for many years in the oil and gas industry. Robert also worked at Classic Chevrolet...
MIchael Hoke
Jan 13, 2016
Michael Hoke had the official honors to prove he was an outstanding science teacher, but the certificates can never show the love of learning he instilled in thousands of students. Hoke died Wednesday, January 13, at the age of 67 after dedicating his adult life to preserving nature and teaching future generations to be kind to the world. Funeral services...
Ann Louise Bryant
Jan 13, 2016
Ann Louise Bryant, 86, long time music and piano teacher of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at Winfree Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal of Winfree Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Beulah Narans
Jan 13, 2016
Beulah Narans, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Eric Coley, of River City Hospice. A graveside service and interment will be held that afternoon at 12:30pm, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh, Louisiana....