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

Betty Wallace

Betty Wallace

Apr 7, 2015

Betty Wallace Betty Wallace, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2015, at the Family Care Group Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Alan Wallace. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday,...

Ricky Louis Manuel

Ricky Louis Manuel

Apr 6, 2015

Ricky Louis Manuel Ricky Louis Manuel was born on August 13, 1958, in Orange, Texas to Louis Manuel, Jr. and Aleene Miller Manuel. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Manuel, Jr.; grandmother, Mrs. Willie Miller; grandfather, Grady Miller; grandmother, Mrs. Olivia Manuel; grandfather, Louis Manuel, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Aleene Manuel; daughter, Kristina Manuel;...

Von Ella "Bonnie" Broussard

Von Ella "Bonnie" Broussard

Apr 6, 2015

Von Ella “Bonnie” Broussard, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 6, 2015, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Cody Hogden. Burial will follow at Mary William Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at...

Ludie Mae Temple Mota

Ludie Mae Temple Mota

Apr 5, 2015

Ludie Mae Temple Mota went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was born January 20, 1947, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to Thomas Eugene and Mary Evelyn Temple. Ludie loved many things: family, friends, hummingbirds, butterflies, bells, flowers, nature, and holidays, especially Christmas. She always had room at her table for a good plate of homemade food...

Marie Noel

Marie Noel

Apr 4, 2015

Marie Noel, 85, of Bridge City, passed away on April 4, 2015, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday from...

Gertie M. Frazier

Gertie M. Frazier

Apr 3, 2015

Gertie Marie Frazier died peacefully at her home on, April 3, 2015 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1942 to her parents Paul A. Burch Sr. and Mary M. Burch. Gertie and Jerry met at church in 1951, they soon became friends and childhood sweethearts. They later wed...

L. Wayne Prouse

L. Wayne Prouse

Apr 3, 2015

L. Wayne Prouse, 69, of Orange, died Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Reverend J.B. Prouse officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the funeral home in Orange....

James G. "Jim" Ehlert

James G. "Jim" Ehlert

Mar 31, 2015

James G. “Jim” Ehlert, 91, of Orange, passed away on March 31, 2015, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Billy Watson of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Claybar Funeral...

Leon Martin Noel

Leon Martin Noel

Mar 30, 2015

Leon Martin Noel Leon Martin Noel, 76, of Orange, passed away on March 30, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Marty Boddie. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home. Born...

Marguerite Richardson

Marguerite Richardson

Mar 29, 2015

Marguerite Richardson, 96, of Houston, passed away on March 29, 2015, in Houston. A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 31st, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Thomas Neal Brown

Thomas Neal Brown

Mar 29, 2015

Thomas Neal Brown, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on March 29, 2015, at Senior Rehabilitation in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Brown of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Claybar...

Betty Marshall Jones

Betty Marshall Jones

Mar 27, 2015

Betty Marshall Jones, 83, of Beaumont was born November 13, 1931 in San Augustine County, Texas to Marie Yancey and Glen M. Marshall and passed away March 27, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. She was a former resident of Silsbee. Betty retired from Lamar University and Oil City Brass Works, Inc. She is a member of North End Baptist Church, Shriners...

Edward M. Minner

Edward M. Minner

Mar 26, 2015

Edward M. Minner, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed from life through death and into eternity on Thursday, the 26th of March 2015. He is now absent from the body and face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ. Ed was born on the 1st of February 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas, to E.M. and Vesta O’Grady Minner. He was...

Jim Hunter

Jim Hunter

Mar 25, 2015

Jim Hunter Jim Hunter, 80, of Orange, passed away on March 25, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Born in Orange,...

James Allen "Sarge" Sargent II

James Allen "Sarge" Sargent II

Mar 22, 2015

James Allen “Sarge” Sargent II, 63, of Orange, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loved ones in his home on Sunday, March 22, 2015. A memorial gathering will be Sunday, March 29, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Orange Boat Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and a friend to so many....

Richard Neal Sistrunk

Richard Neal Sistrunk

Mar 22, 2015

Richard Neal Sistrunk, formerly of Vidor, TX, was born November 2, 1953 in Beaumont, TX to Glenn and Jean Sistrunk. A memorial service to honor his memory will be held on March 31, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, TX. Richard enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his...

Orville W. "Beaux" Nimitz Jr.

Orville W. "Beaux" Nimitz Jr.

Mar 21, 2015

Orville W. “Beaux” Nimitz, Jr., 85, of Orange, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at The Meadows in Orange. Born in Orange on July 30, 1929, he was the son of Orville W. Nimitz, Sr. and Frankie (Gott) Nimitz. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had worked as an iron worker. Beaux is survived by his...

Anna Virginia Sandefer

Anna Virginia Sandefer

Mar 21, 2015

Virginia “Jenny” Sandefer, 87, of Orange, passed away on March 21, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jason Sandefer of Gentiva Hospice in Livingston, Texas. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015 at Shiloh Cemetery in...

Johny James

Johny James

Mar 20, 2015

Johny James, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2015, at his home in Mauriceville surrounded by family, friends and his pastor. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Born in Truscott, Texas, on June 18,...

Jean Knipp

Jean Knipp

Mar 20, 2015

Ina Jean McCabe Knipp, 76, of Orange, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The service will be officiated by Reverend Mike Umbenhaur, pastor of...

Betty Wallace

Betty Wallace

Apr 7, 2015

Betty Wallace Betty Wallace, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2015, at the Family Care Group Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Alan Wallace. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday,...

Ricky Louis Manuel

Ricky Louis Manuel

Apr 6, 2015

Ricky Louis Manuel Ricky Louis Manuel was born on August 13, 1958, in Orange, Texas to Louis Manuel, Jr. and Aleene Miller Manuel. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Manuel, Jr.; grandmother, Mrs. Willie Miller; grandfather, Grady Miller; grandmother, Mrs. Olivia Manuel; grandfather, Louis Manuel, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Aleene Manuel; daughter, Kristina Manuel;...

Von Ella "Bonnie" Broussard

Von Ella "Bonnie" Broussard

Apr 6, 2015

Von Ella “Bonnie” Broussard, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 6, 2015, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Cody Hogden. Burial will follow at Mary William Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at...

Ludie Mae Temple Mota

Ludie Mae Temple Mota

Apr 5, 2015

Ludie Mae Temple Mota went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was born January 20, 1947, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to Thomas Eugene and Mary Evelyn Temple. Ludie loved many things: family, friends, hummingbirds, butterflies, bells, flowers, nature, and holidays, especially Christmas. She always had room at her table for a good plate of homemade food...

Marie Noel

Marie Noel

Apr 4, 2015

Marie Noel, 85, of Bridge City, passed away on April 4, 2015, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday from...

Gertie M. Frazier

Gertie M. Frazier

Apr 3, 2015

Gertie Marie Frazier died peacefully at her home on, April 3, 2015 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1942 to her parents Paul A. Burch Sr. and Mary M. Burch. Gertie and Jerry met at church in 1951, they soon became friends and childhood sweethearts. They later wed...

L. Wayne Prouse

L. Wayne Prouse

Apr 3, 2015

L. Wayne Prouse, 69, of Orange, died Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with the Reverend J.B. Prouse officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the funeral home in Orange....

James G. "Jim" Ehlert

James G. "Jim" Ehlert

Mar 31, 2015

James G. “Jim” Ehlert, 91, of Orange, passed away on March 31, 2015, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Billy Watson of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Claybar Funeral...

Leon Martin Noel

Leon Martin Noel

Mar 30, 2015

Leon Martin Noel Leon Martin Noel, 76, of Orange, passed away on March 30, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Marty Boddie. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home. Born...

Marguerite Richardson

Marguerite Richardson

Mar 29, 2015

Marguerite Richardson, 96, of Houston, passed away on March 29, 2015, in Houston. A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 31st, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Thomas Neal Brown

Thomas Neal Brown

Mar 29, 2015

Thomas Neal Brown, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on March 29, 2015, at Senior Rehabilitation in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Brown of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Claybar...

Betty Marshall Jones

Betty Marshall Jones

Mar 27, 2015

Betty Marshall Jones, 83, of Beaumont was born November 13, 1931 in San Augustine County, Texas to Marie Yancey and Glen M. Marshall and passed away March 27, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. She was a former resident of Silsbee. Betty retired from Lamar University and Oil City Brass Works, Inc. She is a member of North End Baptist Church, Shriners...

Edward M. Minner

Edward M. Minner

Mar 26, 2015

Edward M. Minner, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed from life through death and into eternity on Thursday, the 26th of March 2015. He is now absent from the body and face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ. Ed was born on the 1st of February 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas, to E.M. and Vesta O’Grady Minner. He was...

Jim Hunter

Jim Hunter

Mar 25, 2015

Jim Hunter Jim Hunter, 80, of Orange, passed away on March 25, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Born in Orange,...

James Allen "Sarge" Sargent II

James Allen "Sarge" Sargent II

Mar 22, 2015

James Allen “Sarge” Sargent II, 63, of Orange, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loved ones in his home on Sunday, March 22, 2015. A memorial gathering will be Sunday, March 29, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Orange Boat Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and a friend to so many....

Richard Neal Sistrunk

Richard Neal Sistrunk

Mar 22, 2015

Richard Neal Sistrunk, formerly of Vidor, TX, was born November 2, 1953 in Beaumont, TX to Glenn and Jean Sistrunk. A memorial service to honor his memory will be held on March 31, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, TX. Richard enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his...

Orville W. "Beaux" Nimitz Jr.

Orville W. "Beaux" Nimitz Jr.

Mar 21, 2015

Orville W. “Beaux” Nimitz, Jr., 85, of Orange, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at The Meadows in Orange. Born in Orange on July 30, 1929, he was the son of Orville W. Nimitz, Sr. and Frankie (Gott) Nimitz. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had worked as an iron worker. Beaux is survived by his...

Anna Virginia Sandefer

Anna Virginia Sandefer

Mar 21, 2015

Virginia “Jenny” Sandefer, 87, of Orange, passed away on March 21, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jason Sandefer of Gentiva Hospice in Livingston, Texas. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015 at Shiloh Cemetery in...

Johny James

Johny James

Mar 20, 2015

Johny James, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2015, at his home in Mauriceville surrounded by family, friends and his pastor. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Born in Truscott, Texas, on June 18,...

Jean Knipp

Jean Knipp

Mar 20, 2015

Ina Jean McCabe Knipp, 76, of Orange, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The service will be officiated by Reverend Mike Umbenhaur, pastor of...

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