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

Robert Turner Winfrey

Robert Turner Winfrey

Aug 21, 2014

Richard Turner Winfrey, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2014, at Orange Villa Nursing & Rehab in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 2, 1939, he was the son of Richard Ray Winfrey and Lela Turner Winfrey. Turner is survived by his sister, Walline Haley of Orange; niece, Teri Duos and husband, John of Orange; nephews, Dean...

Jerry Ann Melancon

Jerry Ann Melancon

Aug 21, 2014

Jerry Ann Melancon, 65, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away on August 21, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August, 26, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-10:00 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie

Aug 20, 2014

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie, 84, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Price and Dr. Bob Webb. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday at...

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young

Aug 19, 2014

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young, 89, of Orange, Texas went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2014. She was born on October 9, 1924 to Rodney C. and Bertha F. (Barron) Girlinghouse in Nebo, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Walton Elroy Young, Sr.; parents, Rodney and Bertha Girlinghouse; brothers, Bud and Johnny Girlinghouse;...

Jose Ignacio Parra

Jose Ignacio Parra

Aug 18, 2014

Jose Ignacio Parra, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 18, 2014. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Cremation will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday August 21st at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 5, 1975, he was...

Margaret Broussard Conway

Margaret Broussard Conway

Aug 17, 2014

Margaret Broussard Conway, 81, of Hemphill and formerly of Orange passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Hemphill Care Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 10:00 am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00-9:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jennie Roberta Witherell

Jennie Roberta Witherell

Aug 15, 2014

Jennie Roberta Witherell, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 15, 2013, at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest. Born in Miami, Florida, on June 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Elvin J. Larpenteur and Roberta Waters Larpenteur....

Melba D. Long

Melba D. Long

Aug 15, 2014

A celebration of the life of Melba D. Long, 97, of Beaumont will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Church of Christ. Beginning with a service of remembrance at 2:30 p.m., the celebration will continue with a reception and time of fellowship until 4:30 p.m. Melba was born December 27, 1916 in Horatio, Arkansas and went to...

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb

Aug 13, 2014

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb, 65, of Beaumont, passed away on August 13, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Turnage of Victory Temple of Beaumont. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 PM, Sunday August 17th at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Robert Dean Shaw

Robert Dean Shaw

Aug 13, 2014

Robert Dean Shaw, 53, of Orange, passed away on August 13, 2014, at his home. A Memorial service will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Agape Christian Fellowship in Groves. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 15, 1960, he was the son of Edward Shaw and...

Billy Withrow

Billy Withrow

Aug 12, 2014

Billy Paul Withrow Billy Paul Withrow, 79, a 65 year resident of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Gene Harrison

Gene Harrison

Aug 11, 2014

Gene Harrison Gene Harrison, 85, of Orange passed away in Houston on Monday, August 11, 2014. There will be a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield. Interment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A...

Mable Rost

Mable Rost

Aug 11, 2014

Mable Rost, 97, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...

John (Johnny) W. Guidry Sr.

John (Johnny) W. Guidry Sr.

Aug 11, 2014

John Guidry Sr., 66, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 13th from 6:00-9:00 PM at Claybar...

Kay Cunningham

Kay Cunningham

Aug 10, 2014

Kay Ellen Brake was born on August 16, 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Her father left when she was a baby. But she was fortunate to soon become a member of the Heller family with her brother Greg Heller (wife Cee) and sister Michelle Heller Barron, and was raised by a loving extended family. She met Stonie O. Clay while he...

Pat Smith

Pat Smith

Aug 9, 2014

Pat Smith, 74, of Orange, passed away on August 9, 2014, at M D Anderson in Houston. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in McKinney, Texas, on October 1, 1940, she was...

Michael Andrus

Michael Andrus

Aug 9, 2014

Michael Andrus, 62, of Orange, passed away on August 9, 2014, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Heartburg Baptist Church. Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on September 3, 1951, he was the son of Howard Joseph Andrus and Louise (Smith) Andrus. Michael was self-employed as a truck driver...

George Jack Jones

George Jack Jones

Aug 9, 2014

Jack Jones George Jack Jones, 86, of Orange, died Saturday, August 9, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with the Reverend John Warren, pastor, officiating. Masonic graveside rites will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Alex Sarda

Alex Sarda

Aug 9, 2014

Alex Sarda, 26, of Beaumont, passed away. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Miami, FL., on January 4, 1988, he was the son of Felipe Antonio Sarda and Gina Maria Noriega. He attended The Evelyn Roger American School...

Les L. Phillips

Les L. Phillips

Aug 7, 2014

Les L. Phillips Les L. Phillips, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2014. Les was born on July 17, 1962, in Brownwood, Texas to Earl Phillips and Nelda (Ezra) Phillips. He retired after 25 years as an Associate Warden for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and most recently worked as a pumper in the oilfield for BHP...

Robert Turner Winfrey

Robert Turner Winfrey

Aug 21, 2014

Richard Turner Winfrey, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2014, at Orange Villa Nursing & Rehab in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 2, 1939, he was the son of Richard Ray Winfrey and Lela Turner Winfrey. Turner is survived by his sister, Walline Haley of Orange; niece, Teri Duos and husband, John of Orange; nephews, Dean...

Jerry Ann Melancon

Jerry Ann Melancon

Aug 21, 2014

Jerry Ann Melancon, 65, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away on August 21, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August, 26, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-10:00 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie

Aug 20, 2014

Bobbie Nell Evans Kordie, 84, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Price and Dr. Bob Webb. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday at...

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young

Aug 19, 2014

Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young, 89, of Orange, Texas went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2014. She was born on October 9, 1924 to Rodney C. and Bertha F. (Barron) Girlinghouse in Nebo, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Walton Elroy Young, Sr.; parents, Rodney and Bertha Girlinghouse; brothers, Bud and Johnny Girlinghouse;...

Jose Ignacio Parra

Jose Ignacio Parra

Aug 18, 2014

Jose Ignacio Parra, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 18, 2014. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Cremation will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday August 21st at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 5, 1975, he was...

Margaret Broussard Conway

Margaret Broussard Conway

Aug 17, 2014

Margaret Broussard Conway, 81, of Hemphill and formerly of Orange passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Hemphill Care Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 10:00 am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19th from 7:00-9:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jennie Roberta Witherell

Jennie Roberta Witherell

Aug 15, 2014

Jennie Roberta Witherell, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 15, 2013, at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest. Born in Miami, Florida, on June 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Elvin J. Larpenteur and Roberta Waters Larpenteur....

Melba D. Long

Melba D. Long

Aug 15, 2014

A celebration of the life of Melba D. Long, 97, of Beaumont will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Ridgewood Church of Christ. Beginning with a service of remembrance at 2:30 p.m., the celebration will continue with a reception and time of fellowship until 4:30 p.m. Melba was born December 27, 1916 in Horatio, Arkansas and went to...

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb

Aug 13, 2014

Leslie Carol (Cox) Balcomb, 65, of Beaumont, passed away on August 13, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Turnage of Victory Temple of Beaumont. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 PM, Sunday August 17th at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Robert Dean Shaw

Robert Dean Shaw

Aug 13, 2014

Robert Dean Shaw, 53, of Orange, passed away on August 13, 2014, at his home. A Memorial service will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Agape Christian Fellowship in Groves. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 15, 1960, he was the son of Edward Shaw and...

Billy Withrow

Billy Withrow

Aug 12, 2014

Billy Paul Withrow Billy Paul Withrow, 79, a 65 year resident of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Gene Harrison

Gene Harrison

Aug 11, 2014

Gene Harrison Gene Harrison, 85, of Orange passed away in Houston on Monday, August 11, 2014. There will be a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield. Interment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A...

Mable Rost

Mable Rost

Aug 11, 2014

Mable Rost, 97, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...

John (Johnny) W. Guidry Sr.

John (Johnny) W. Guidry Sr.

Aug 11, 2014

John Guidry Sr., 66, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 13th from 6:00-9:00 PM at Claybar...

Kay Cunningham

Kay Cunningham

Aug 10, 2014

Kay Ellen Brake was born on August 16, 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Her father left when she was a baby. But she was fortunate to soon become a member of the Heller family with her brother Greg Heller (wife Cee) and sister Michelle Heller Barron, and was raised by a loving extended family. She met Stonie O. Clay while he...

Pat Smith

Pat Smith

Aug 9, 2014

Pat Smith, 74, of Orange, passed away on August 9, 2014, at M D Anderson in Houston. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in McKinney, Texas, on October 1, 1940, she was...

Michael Andrus

Michael Andrus

Aug 9, 2014

Michael Andrus, 62, of Orange, passed away on August 9, 2014, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Heartburg Baptist Church. Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on September 3, 1951, he was the son of Howard Joseph Andrus and Louise (Smith) Andrus. Michael was self-employed as a truck driver...

George Jack Jones

George Jack Jones

Aug 9, 2014

Jack Jones George Jack Jones, 86, of Orange, died Saturday, August 9, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with the Reverend John Warren, pastor, officiating. Masonic graveside rites will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Alex Sarda

Alex Sarda

Aug 9, 2014

Alex Sarda, 26, of Beaumont, passed away. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Miami, FL., on January 4, 1988, he was the son of Felipe Antonio Sarda and Gina Maria Noriega. He attended The Evelyn Roger American School...

Les L. Phillips

Les L. Phillips

Aug 7, 2014

Les L. Phillips Les L. Phillips, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2014. Les was born on July 17, 1962, in Brownwood, Texas to Earl Phillips and Nelda (Ezra) Phillips. He retired after 25 years as an Associate Warden for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and most recently worked as a pumper in the oilfield for BHP...

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