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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...

Karen Miller Sanders

Karen Miller Sanders

Aug 6, 2014

In search of the Heavenly home she long and passionately sought, Karen Miller Sanders departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas, with family members at her side. Karen Ruth Miller was born Feb. 20, 1951, in Eunice, La., to Vera Brasseaux and Roy Joseph Miller Sr. She grew up in the Lake...

Ronald Lynn Robison

Ronald Lynn Robison

Aug 6, 2014

Ronald Lynn Robison Ronald Lynn Robison, 69, finished his journey on this earth on August 6, 2014. Ronnie was born on June 27, 1945 in Orange, TX. He was the older of two sons born to Malcolm and Lillian Robison. He retired from DuPont as a Machinist after 33 years of employment. He loved hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and was...

Evelyn Crochet

Evelyn Crochet

Aug 6, 2014

Evelyn Crochet, 84, of Beaumont was born July 23, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas and passed away August 6, 2014 at her residence in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Southeast, Texas, Mrs. Crochet was a retired cafeteria worker with the Beaumont Independent School District and a member of the Apostolic Church in Beaumont. She was preceded in death by her...

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald

Aug 5, 2014

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald, 76, of Orange, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, from her home. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, August 9, 2014, at North Orange Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be her son, Reverend Gregary C. Gerald, her brother Reverend Glen Barnhill, as well as other ministers and friends. Burial will follow...

Howard Richard Kern

Howard Richard Kern

Aug 3, 2014

Howard Richard Kern, 87, of Lumberton was born October 7, 1926 in Beaumont Texas to Jules and Ollie Mae Kern and passed away at his residence on August 3, 2014. Mr. Kern retired as a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and US Army and served during WWII and Vietnam. Following his military service, he retired from the K-Mart...

Shirley Trahan

Shirley Trahan

Aug 2, 2014

Shirley Trahan (Primeaux, Scherry) 73 of Orange, passed away on August 2, 2014 at Magnolia Manor in Groves, Texas. Shirley was born on May 21, 1941 in Lafayette, La to Aurelien Primeaux and Mable Sonnier Maureen. She was a 43 year resident of Groves prior to moving to Orange 12 years ago. Shirley attended Midland High class of 1957. She...

Ronda Kay Martin

Ronda Kay Martin

Aug 1, 2014

Ronda Kay Young Martin, 35, of Orange, passed away on August 1, 2014, at her home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Storey of Family Worship Center in Orange. Born in Odessa, Texas, on July 22, 1979, she was the daughter of Richard Young...

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk

Aug 1, 2014

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk, 79, of Channelview, Texas passed away at his home. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., August 9, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Tony Hoefner of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. A gathering of remembrance will be on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at the...

June Ellen Guidry

June Ellen Guidry

Aug 1, 2014

June Ellen Guidry, 58, of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, in San Antonio. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2014 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home...

Nadine "Bobbie" Mendoza

Nadine "Bobbie" Mendoza

Jul 31, 2014

Bobbie Mendoza, 88, longtime resident of Orange, passed away on July 31, 2014, at Assisted Living Center at Sendera Ranch in Magnolia. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommie Gore. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Monday, August 4, 2014...

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr.

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr.

Jul 30, 2014

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr., 82, longtime resident of Orange, passed away on July 30, 2014, at his residence in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M.,...

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...

Karen Miller Sanders

Karen Miller Sanders

Aug 6, 2014

In search of the Heavenly home she long and passionately sought, Karen Miller Sanders departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas, with family members at her side. Karen Ruth Miller was born Feb. 20, 1951, in Eunice, La., to Vera Brasseaux and Roy Joseph Miller Sr. She grew up in the Lake...

Ronald Lynn Robison

Ronald Lynn Robison

Aug 6, 2014

Ronald Lynn Robison Ronald Lynn Robison, 69, finished his journey on this earth on August 6, 2014. Ronnie was born on June 27, 1945 in Orange, TX. He was the older of two sons born to Malcolm and Lillian Robison. He retired from DuPont as a Machinist after 33 years of employment. He loved hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and was...

Evelyn Crochet

Evelyn Crochet

Aug 6, 2014

Evelyn Crochet, 84, of Beaumont was born July 23, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas and passed away August 6, 2014 at her residence in Beaumont. A lifelong resident of Southeast, Texas, Mrs. Crochet was a retired cafeteria worker with the Beaumont Independent School District and a member of the Apostolic Church in Beaumont. She was preceded in death by her...

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald

Aug 5, 2014

Mozelle Barnhill Gerald, 76, of Orange, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, from her home. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, August 9, 2014, at North Orange Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be her son, Reverend Gregary C. Gerald, her brother Reverend Glen Barnhill, as well as other ministers and friends. Burial will follow...

Howard Richard Kern

Howard Richard Kern

Aug 3, 2014

Howard Richard Kern, 87, of Lumberton was born October 7, 1926 in Beaumont Texas to Jules and Ollie Mae Kern and passed away at his residence on August 3, 2014. Mr. Kern retired as a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and US Army and served during WWII and Vietnam. Following his military service, he retired from the K-Mart...

Shirley Trahan

Shirley Trahan

Aug 2, 2014

Shirley Trahan (Primeaux, Scherry) 73 of Orange, passed away on August 2, 2014 at Magnolia Manor in Groves, Texas. Shirley was born on May 21, 1941 in Lafayette, La to Aurelien Primeaux and Mable Sonnier Maureen. She was a 43 year resident of Groves prior to moving to Orange 12 years ago. Shirley attended Midland High class of 1957. She...

Ronda Kay Martin

Ronda Kay Martin

Aug 1, 2014

Ronda Kay Young Martin, 35, of Orange, passed away on August 1, 2014, at her home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Storey of Family Worship Center in Orange. Born in Odessa, Texas, on July 22, 1979, she was the daughter of Richard Young...

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk

Aug 1, 2014

Franklin Eugene VanBuskirk, 79, of Channelview, Texas passed away at his home. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., August 9, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Tony Hoefner of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. A gathering of remembrance will be on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at the...

June Ellen Guidry

June Ellen Guidry

Aug 1, 2014

June Ellen Guidry, 58, of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, in San Antonio. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2014 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home...

Nadine "Bobbie" Mendoza

Nadine "Bobbie" Mendoza

Jul 31, 2014

Bobbie Mendoza, 88, longtime resident of Orange, passed away on July 31, 2014, at Assisted Living Center at Sendera Ranch in Magnolia. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommie Gore. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be Monday, August 4, 2014...

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr.

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr.

Jul 30, 2014

Thomas Allen Thornton Sr., 82, longtime resident of Orange, passed away on July 30, 2014, at his residence in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M.,...

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