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Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Bruce D. Kelfstrom
Jun 28, 2014
Bruce Douglas Kelfstrom, 76, of Mauriceville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Marie (Scanlon) Kelfstrom and Arthur Kelfstrom. Bruce was a United States Army veteran serving as a Military Police Officer with the K-9 unit. He retired in 2003 from IBEW local 134,...
Merna Loy Chance-Stanger
Jun 28, 2014
Merna Loy Chance Stanger, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...
Jerry Smith
Jun 27, 2014
Jerry passed away on June 27, 2014. He was 87 years old and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He retired from Bethlehem and lived in Vidor most of his life. He leaves behind his loving wife Mary; his twin brother Gene Smith of Detroit, Michigan; four sons; one daughter; and many grand and great grandkids that will miss their “paw...
John T. "Pete" Powell Jr.
Jun 27, 2014
John T. “Pete” Powell, Jr., 90, of Wallisville, and a former longtime resident of West Orange, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joe Orr, and the eulogy will be given by...
Bobby Gerald Permenter
Jun 26, 2014
Bobby Permenter, 70, of Orange, passed away on June 26, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be his niece, Alicia Kae Permenter of Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home...
William Herbert Simonton
Jun 25, 2014
William Herbert Simonton, 89, was born February 8, 1925, to William and Ada Simonton, and passed away on June 25, 2014 in his son’s home in Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from Orange High School and studied at Rice University before going to the South Pacific to serve in the navy during World War II. He worked over 35 years at...
Fannie Mae Clem
Jun 23, 2014
Fannie Mae Clem, 88, was born April 25, 1926 in Gravel Hill, Sabine County, TX to Charles and Madgie (Palmer) Conn and passed away June 23, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Clem was a lady of great energy who loved and enjoyed life to its fullest. Even in her later years, she enjoyed square dancing, round dancing, and line dancing...
James Edgar "Eddie" Johnson
Jun 23, 2014
James Edgar “Eddie” Johnson James Edgar “Eddie” Johnson, 91, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Chipola Nursing Pavilion. Born in Huntington, Texas, on September 30, 1922, he was the son of Perry Edward Johnson and Montie Ann Collins Johnson. Mr. Johnson had resided in Marianna for the past 16 years. He was a United States Army Air...
Robert Keith Kessell
Jun 22, 2014
Robert Keith Kessell, 81 years old, passed into eternal life on Sunday, 22 June, 2014 while in care at Harbor Hospice. Keith was born to Naomi Ruth Kessell in 1932, and was raised in Dunbar, West Virginia. After completing High School, Keith met and fell in love with Mary Josephine Merideth. Keith and Mary shared 59 years of loving marriage...
James Daniel Dronett
Jun 20, 2014
James Daniel (J.D.) Dronett passed away on June 20, 2014 in Boca Raton Florida, from complications of open heart surgery. Born to Sidney and Lorena (Boudreaux) Dronett on May 22, 1932, he was raised in Orangefield. He lived in Cali Colombia and Boca Raton. J.D.served in the US Army, spending most of the time in Alaska. He spent his life...
Lester Colley Brizendine Jr.
Jun 20, 2014
Mr. Lester C. Brizendine, Jr., 86, passed away June 20, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A service celebrating his life will be held Sunday, June 22, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Sour Lake at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Brizendine is survived by his daughter, Colette Turner; son, Stuart Brizendine; grandchildren,...
Laverne Speights Gellatly
Jun 20, 2014
Ruby Laverne Speights Gellatly was born May 3, 1919 in Hemphill, Texas and went to be with her heavenly Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughter, Dorine Gellatly Gordy of Houston; four grandchildren, Cheryl R. Gordy of Spring, Chrystie M. Gordy Vickery and husband, Jason of Richmond, Cheri E. Gordy Turney...
Tina Lien "Linda" Nguyen
Jun 19, 2014
Tina "Linda" Nguyen, 58, of Nederland was born May 4, 1956 in Saigon, Viet Nam and died June 19, 2014 in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 N. 11th St., Beaumont, Texas. Ms. Nguyen had resided in Texas since 1996, was a former resident...
Juanita Jones Mangham
Jun 19, 2014
Juanita Jones Mangham, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 19, 2014, at The Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation in Orange. Born in Bess May, Texas, on January 8, 1927, she was the daughter of William C. Jones and Thelma Ausela (Clark) Jones. Juanita graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree and she worked as a teacher for 34 years...
Gordon Jules Fontenot
Jun 18, 2014
Funeral services for Gordon J. Fontenot, 71, of Beaumont will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church Beaumont with Rev. Bill Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Friday, June20, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mr. Fontenot is survived...
Sam W. Boaze III
Jun 18, 2014
Sam Whitfield Boaze III, 68, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in his home in Beaumont, TX. Sam was born July 1, 1945 to Sam W. Boaze Jr and Rebecca W. Boaze. He graduated from Beaumont High School and from Lamar University. Sam served in the US Army with distinction as a helicopter pilot where he received the Purple Heart...
Virginia "Jinkie" Lummus
Jun 17, 2014
Virginia “Jinkie” Lummus, 76, of Orange, passed away on June 17, 2014, at Vidor Nursing and Rehab in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Toney Miller of First United Methodist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas. Visitation will be...
Dorothy Marie Race
Jun 17, 2014
Services for Dorothy Marie Race, 90, of Beaumont, TX will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mausoleum of Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Friday, June 20, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dorothy was born October 23, 1923 and passed away June 17, 2014 in...
Glenda Faye Franklin
Jun 16, 2014
Glenda Faye Franklin, 70, of Buna, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jason White of Parkwood Missionary Baptist Church in Buna. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday June 19, 2014 at Claybar Funeral...
Felecia Michele Johnson
Jun 16, 2014
Felecia Michele Johnson, 52, of Deweyville, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in Nichols Creek. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday...
Bruce D. Kelfstrom
Jun 28, 2014
Bruce Douglas Kelfstrom, 76, of Mauriceville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Marie (Scanlon) Kelfstrom and Arthur Kelfstrom. Bruce was a United States Army veteran serving as a Military Police Officer with the K-9 unit. He retired in 2003 from IBEW local 134,...
Merna Loy Chance-Stanger
Jun 28, 2014
Merna Loy Chance Stanger, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00...
Jerry Smith
Jun 27, 2014
Jerry passed away on June 27, 2014. He was 87 years old and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He retired from Bethlehem and lived in Vidor most of his life. He leaves behind his loving wife Mary; his twin brother Gene Smith of Detroit, Michigan; four sons; one daughter; and many grand and great grandkids that will miss their “paw...
John T. "Pete" Powell Jr.
Jun 27, 2014
John T. “Pete” Powell, Jr., 90, of Wallisville, and a former longtime resident of West Orange, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joe Orr, and the eulogy will be given by...
Bobby Gerald Permenter
Jun 26, 2014
Bobby Permenter, 70, of Orange, passed away on June 26, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be his niece, Alicia Kae Permenter of Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home...
William Herbert Simonton
Jun 25, 2014
William Herbert Simonton, 89, was born February 8, 1925, to William and Ada Simonton, and passed away on June 25, 2014 in his son’s home in Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from Orange High School and studied at Rice University before going to the South Pacific to serve in the navy during World War II. He worked over 35 years at...
Fannie Mae Clem
Jun 23, 2014
Fannie Mae Clem, 88, was born April 25, 1926 in Gravel Hill, Sabine County, TX to Charles and Madgie (Palmer) Conn and passed away June 23, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Clem was a lady of great energy who loved and enjoyed life to its fullest. Even in her later years, she enjoyed square dancing, round dancing, and line dancing...
James Edgar "Eddie" Johnson
Jun 23, 2014
James Edgar “Eddie” Johnson James Edgar “Eddie” Johnson, 91, of Marianna, Florida died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Chipola Nursing Pavilion. Born in Huntington, Texas, on September 30, 1922, he was the son of Perry Edward Johnson and Montie Ann Collins Johnson. Mr. Johnson had resided in Marianna for the past 16 years. He was a United States Army Air...
Robert Keith Kessell
Jun 22, 2014
Robert Keith Kessell, 81 years old, passed into eternal life on Sunday, 22 June, 2014 while in care at Harbor Hospice. Keith was born to Naomi Ruth Kessell in 1932, and was raised in Dunbar, West Virginia. After completing High School, Keith met and fell in love with Mary Josephine Merideth. Keith and Mary shared 59 years of loving marriage...
James Daniel Dronett
Jun 20, 2014
James Daniel (J.D.) Dronett passed away on June 20, 2014 in Boca Raton Florida, from complications of open heart surgery. Born to Sidney and Lorena (Boudreaux) Dronett on May 22, 1932, he was raised in Orangefield. He lived in Cali Colombia and Boca Raton. J.D.served in the US Army, spending most of the time in Alaska. He spent his life...
Lester Colley Brizendine Jr.
Jun 20, 2014
Mr. Lester C. Brizendine, Jr., 86, passed away June 20, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A service celebrating his life will be held Sunday, June 22, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Sour Lake at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Brizendine is survived by his daughter, Colette Turner; son, Stuart Brizendine; grandchildren,...
Laverne Speights Gellatly
Jun 20, 2014
Ruby Laverne Speights Gellatly was born May 3, 1919 in Hemphill, Texas and went to be with her heavenly Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughter, Dorine Gellatly Gordy of Houston; four grandchildren, Cheryl R. Gordy of Spring, Chrystie M. Gordy Vickery and husband, Jason of Richmond, Cheri E. Gordy Turney...
Tina Lien "Linda" Nguyen
Jun 19, 2014
Tina "Linda" Nguyen, 58, of Nederland was born May 4, 1956 in Saigon, Viet Nam and died June 19, 2014 in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 N. 11th St., Beaumont, Texas. Ms. Nguyen had resided in Texas since 1996, was a former resident...
Juanita Jones Mangham
Jun 19, 2014
Juanita Jones Mangham, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 19, 2014, at The Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation in Orange. Born in Bess May, Texas, on January 8, 1927, she was the daughter of William C. Jones and Thelma Ausela (Clark) Jones. Juanita graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree and she worked as a teacher for 34 years...
Gordon Jules Fontenot
Jun 18, 2014
Funeral services for Gordon J. Fontenot, 71, of Beaumont will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church Beaumont with Rev. Bill Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Friday, June20, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mr. Fontenot is survived...
Sam W. Boaze III
Jun 18, 2014
Sam Whitfield Boaze III, 68, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in his home in Beaumont, TX. Sam was born July 1, 1945 to Sam W. Boaze Jr and Rebecca W. Boaze. He graduated from Beaumont High School and from Lamar University. Sam served in the US Army with distinction as a helicopter pilot where he received the Purple Heart...
Virginia "Jinkie" Lummus
Jun 17, 2014
Virginia “Jinkie” Lummus, 76, of Orange, passed away on June 17, 2014, at Vidor Nursing and Rehab in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Toney Miller of First United Methodist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas. Visitation will be...
Dorothy Marie Race
Jun 17, 2014
Services for Dorothy Marie Race, 90, of Beaumont, TX will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mausoleum of Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Friday, June 20, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dorothy was born October 23, 1923 and passed away June 17, 2014 in...
Glenda Faye Franklin
Jun 16, 2014
Glenda Faye Franklin, 70, of Buna, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jason White of Parkwood Missionary Baptist Church in Buna. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday June 19, 2014 at Claybar Funeral...
Felecia Michele Johnson
Jun 16, 2014
Felecia Michele Johnson, 52, of Deweyville, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in Nichols Creek. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday...
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