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

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Jun 24, 2023

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Jun 24, 2023

Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...

Maydel Sheppard

Maydel Sheppard

Jun 24, 2023

Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Jun 23, 2023

Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Harlan Ellington Walker

Harlan Ellington Walker

Jun 23, 2023

Harlan Ellington Walker Harlan Ellington Walker, 89, of Buna, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Kirbyville, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Gregory Graham

Gregory Graham

Jun 22, 2023

Gregory Allen Graham, 62 of Beaumont, TX, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Beaumont. Greg was born in Beaumont on July 31, 1960 to J.W. Graham and Patricia Graham. He was the second born son of 5 children. In his youth, Greg speed skated competitively for Manning’s Texas on Wheels with his brother Dale, played baseball at South Park...

Janice Clark Smith

Janice Clark Smith

Jun 22, 2023

Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...

Joyce Frances Chesser Head

Joyce Frances Chesser Head

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Frances Chesser Head Joyce Frances Chesser Head, 97, of Beaumont and Houston, died June 21, 2023. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in September. During the Covid pandemic Joyce resided in Cypress with her family. For the last 20 months she was a resident of Bayou Manor Healthcare Center in Houston. Born and raised in Beaumont, she graduated...

Carrie James Guidry

Carrie James Guidry

Jun 21, 2023

Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...

Larry Alton Barry

Larry Alton Barry

Jun 19, 2023

Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...

Sandra Jean Caraway

Sandra Jean Caraway

Jun 19, 2023

Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...

Claude Thomas Richards

Claude Thomas Richards

Jun 18, 2023

Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...

James Wesley Paul

James Wesley Paul

Jun 17, 2023

James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...

Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows

Jun 16, 2023

Mark Meadows, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place before the service at...

Hilda May Ellender

Hilda May Ellender

Jun 15, 2023

Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...

Marjorie "Latance" Burch

Marjorie "Latance" Burch

Jun 15, 2023

Marjorie “Latance” Burch, 90, of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Jarrell, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Friday,...

Charles Edwin Tomlin

Charles Edwin Tomlin

Jun 15, 2023

Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...

Shirley Butcher Burney

Shirley Butcher Burney

Jun 13, 2023

Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Kelly Joe Cordova

Kelly Joe Cordova

Jun 12, 2023

Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...

Leon Wayne Terry

Leon Wayne Terry

Jun 11, 2023

Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Jun 24, 2023

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Jun 24, 2023

Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...

Maydel Sheppard

Maydel Sheppard

Jun 24, 2023

Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Jun 23, 2023

Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Harlan Ellington Walker

Harlan Ellington Walker

Jun 23, 2023

Harlan Ellington Walker Harlan Ellington Walker, 89, of Buna, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Kirbyville, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Gregory Graham

Gregory Graham

Jun 22, 2023

Gregory Allen Graham, 62 of Beaumont, TX, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Beaumont. Greg was born in Beaumont on July 31, 1960 to J.W. Graham and Patricia Graham. He was the second born son of 5 children. In his youth, Greg speed skated competitively for Manning’s Texas on Wheels with his brother Dale, played baseball at South Park...

Janice Clark Smith

Janice Clark Smith

Jun 22, 2023

Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...

Joyce Frances Chesser Head

Joyce Frances Chesser Head

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Frances Chesser Head Joyce Frances Chesser Head, 97, of Beaumont and Houston, died June 21, 2023. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in September. During the Covid pandemic Joyce resided in Cypress with her family. For the last 20 months she was a resident of Bayou Manor Healthcare Center in Houston. Born and raised in Beaumont, she graduated...

Carrie James Guidry

Carrie James Guidry

Jun 21, 2023

Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...

Larry Alton Barry

Larry Alton Barry

Jun 19, 2023

Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...

Sandra Jean Caraway

Sandra Jean Caraway

Jun 19, 2023

Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...

Claude Thomas Richards

Claude Thomas Richards

Jun 18, 2023

Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...

James Wesley Paul

James Wesley Paul

Jun 17, 2023

James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...

Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows

Jun 16, 2023

Mark Meadows, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place before the service at...

Hilda May Ellender

Hilda May Ellender

Jun 15, 2023

Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...

Marjorie "Latance" Burch

Marjorie "Latance" Burch

Jun 15, 2023

Marjorie “Latance” Burch, 90, of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Jarrell, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Friday,...

Charles Edwin Tomlin

Charles Edwin Tomlin

Jun 15, 2023

Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...

Shirley Butcher Burney

Shirley Butcher Burney

Jun 13, 2023

Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Kelly Joe Cordova

Kelly Joe Cordova

Jun 12, 2023

Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...

Leon Wayne Terry

Leon Wayne Terry

Jun 11, 2023

Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...

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