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

Sterling Henry Simoneaux

Sterling Henry Simoneaux

Sep 18, 2023

Sterling Henry Simoneaux, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Military Honors will be provided by the United...

Sarah Diana Juda

Sarah Diana Juda

Sep 16, 2023

Sarah Diana Juda Sarah Diana Juda, 41, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on Febuary 16, 1982, she was...

Herbert Jessy Beers

Herbert Jessy Beers

Sep 16, 2023

Herbert Jessy Beers Herbert Jessy Beers, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Salmon, Idaho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be...

Gerald Lee Bird

Gerald Lee Bird

Sep 16, 2023

Gerald Lee Bird Gerald Lee Bird (Preacher), 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully in Cloudcroft, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October...

Lee Ottice Berry

Lee Ottice Berry

Sep 15, 2023

Lee Ottice Berry Lee Ottice Berry, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, peacefully at home. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at New Hope Cemetery in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Jones. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on January 7, 1937, he was the son of Ottice Houston Berry...

Linda Faye Tibbitts

Linda Faye Tibbitts

Sep 15, 2023

Linda Faye Tibbitts, 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jacob Smith. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from...

Mary Kennedy

Mary Kennedy

Sep 13, 2023

Mary Kennedy Mary Kennedy was born in the small town of Olean, New York to Norbert and Mabel Weber on September 24, 1927, and passed away in her home in Orange on September 13th with family members by her side. She first remembered meeting her future husband Cornelius (Con) Kennedy at the skating rink where he was a skating instructor...

Jean Campbell

Jean Campbell

Sep 12, 2023

Henri Jean Campbell (but you better call her Jean!) was born on February 3, 1935, and went home to be with our Lord on September 12, 2023. Visitation for friends of the family will be at Claybar Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept 17, from 2-3pm with the Celebration of Life starting at 3pm. Private Graveside services for the family will...

Danny Melvin Zernial

Danny Melvin Zernial

Sep 11, 2023

Danny Melvin Zernial Danny Melvin Zernial, 81, of Kountze, Texas, passed away peacefully September 11, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 14, 1942, he was the son of Benny Zernial and Mildred Bailey Zernial. Danny was known for being a hard worker, having been a cabinet maker and later a pipefitter. As a pipefitter Danny and his...

Ella Elizabeth "Beth" Rach

Ella Elizabeth "Beth" Rach

Sep 10, 2023

Beth Rach, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2023, at her home with family by her side. Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Garison. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday September 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...

Micki Carpenter

Micki Carpenter

Sep 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Micki Carpenter A celebration of Micki’s life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:00pm at Calder Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Calder Baptist Church. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly exceptional woman, Micki Carpenter, who dedicated her life...

Sean Patrick Horton

Sean Patrick Horton

Sep 8, 2023

Sean Patrick Horton, 38, of Orange TX passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, with services immediately following at 3 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiant will be Reverend Stephen Hudnall. Sean was born in Orange, TX on May 5, 1985. He was the son of...

Michael Allen Jacob

Michael Allen Jacob

Sep 6, 2023

Michael Allen Jacob, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Nederland, Texas, on October 30, 1950, he was the son of Herman and Leona Jacob. Everyone who knew Michael, knew he was a very private man. He was deeply loved and will be missed dearly by those who knew him. He is...

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams

Sep 5, 2023

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams Kristi Rai Eastin Williams, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Kristi was born February 13, 1967, in Port Arthur, Texas at St. Mary Hospital as...

Tammy Lynn Vincent

Tammy Lynn Vincent

Sep 4, 2023

Tammy Lynn Vincent Tammy Lynn Vincent, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. Born in Denton, Texas, on May 31, 1960. Tammy had a wonderful and feisty soul and often told you what she thought no matter what. She loved fishing and being outside. Tammy will be deeply missed by all...

Gary L Kemp

Gary L Kemp

Sep 4, 2023

Gary Lawrence Kemp, 72, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, in Bridge City, Texas. A memorial service will be Sunday September 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Brother Damon Bickham officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Sunday September 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas....

Wanda Lucy Lynn

Wanda Lucy Lynn

Sep 3, 2023

Wanda Lucy Lynn, 85, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will begin with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m., with a visitation to follow at 9:30 a.m., and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend...

Ruth Pietuszka

Ruth Pietuszka

Sep 2, 2023

Ruth Chef DeHotel Pietuszka, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St Mary Mausoleum in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Chance Gordon Pace

Chance Gordon Pace

Sep 1, 2023

Chance Gordon Pace The life of the party and a friend to all, Chance Gordon Pace, 35, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home. Chance was the first face customers saw at Flipper’s Skin Flix Tattoo Shop for the last 13 years. His bearded, scowling face gave off a much grumpier disposition than was his...

Molly Anne Theriot

Molly Anne Theriot

Sep 1, 2023

Molly Anne Tucker Theriot, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2023. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Charlton Tucker and Charlotte Trahant Tucker. Molly worked in the Orange County Clerk’s Office for 33 years. Her last 13 as County Clerk. In her time, Molly enjoyed traveling and cooking. She...

Sterling Henry Simoneaux

Sterling Henry Simoneaux

Sep 18, 2023

Sterling Henry Simoneaux, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Military Honors will be provided by the United...

Sarah Diana Juda

Sarah Diana Juda

Sep 16, 2023

Sarah Diana Juda Sarah Diana Juda, 41, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on Febuary 16, 1982, she was...

Herbert Jessy Beers

Herbert Jessy Beers

Sep 16, 2023

Herbert Jessy Beers Herbert Jessy Beers, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Salmon, Idaho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be...

Gerald Lee Bird

Gerald Lee Bird

Sep 16, 2023

Gerald Lee Bird Gerald Lee Bird (Preacher), 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully in Cloudcroft, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October...

Lee Ottice Berry

Lee Ottice Berry

Sep 15, 2023

Lee Ottice Berry Lee Ottice Berry, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, peacefully at home. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at New Hope Cemetery in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Jones. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on January 7, 1937, he was the son of Ottice Houston Berry...

Linda Faye Tibbitts

Linda Faye Tibbitts

Sep 15, 2023

Linda Faye Tibbitts, 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jacob Smith. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from...

Mary Kennedy

Mary Kennedy

Sep 13, 2023

Mary Kennedy Mary Kennedy was born in the small town of Olean, New York to Norbert and Mabel Weber on September 24, 1927, and passed away in her home in Orange on September 13th with family members by her side. She first remembered meeting her future husband Cornelius (Con) Kennedy at the skating rink where he was a skating instructor...

Jean Campbell

Jean Campbell

Sep 12, 2023

Henri Jean Campbell (but you better call her Jean!) was born on February 3, 1935, and went home to be with our Lord on September 12, 2023. Visitation for friends of the family will be at Claybar Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept 17, from 2-3pm with the Celebration of Life starting at 3pm. Private Graveside services for the family will...

Danny Melvin Zernial

Danny Melvin Zernial

Sep 11, 2023

Danny Melvin Zernial Danny Melvin Zernial, 81, of Kountze, Texas, passed away peacefully September 11, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 14, 1942, he was the son of Benny Zernial and Mildred Bailey Zernial. Danny was known for being a hard worker, having been a cabinet maker and later a pipefitter. As a pipefitter Danny and his...

Ella Elizabeth "Beth" Rach

Ella Elizabeth "Beth" Rach

Sep 10, 2023

Beth Rach, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2023, at her home with family by her side. Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Garison. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday September 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...

Micki Carpenter

Micki Carpenter

Sep 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Micki Carpenter A celebration of Micki’s life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 12:00pm at Calder Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Calder Baptist Church. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly exceptional woman, Micki Carpenter, who dedicated her life...

Sean Patrick Horton

Sean Patrick Horton

Sep 8, 2023

Sean Patrick Horton, 38, of Orange TX passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, with services immediately following at 3 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiant will be Reverend Stephen Hudnall. Sean was born in Orange, TX on May 5, 1985. He was the son of...

Michael Allen Jacob

Michael Allen Jacob

Sep 6, 2023

Michael Allen Jacob, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Nederland, Texas, on October 30, 1950, he was the son of Herman and Leona Jacob. Everyone who knew Michael, knew he was a very private man. He was deeply loved and will be missed dearly by those who knew him. He is...

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams

Sep 5, 2023

Kristi Rai Eastin Williams Kristi Rai Eastin Williams, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Kristi was born February 13, 1967, in Port Arthur, Texas at St. Mary Hospital as...

Tammy Lynn Vincent

Tammy Lynn Vincent

Sep 4, 2023

Tammy Lynn Vincent Tammy Lynn Vincent, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. Born in Denton, Texas, on May 31, 1960. Tammy had a wonderful and feisty soul and often told you what she thought no matter what. She loved fishing and being outside. Tammy will be deeply missed by all...

Gary L Kemp

Gary L Kemp

Sep 4, 2023

Gary Lawrence Kemp, 72, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, in Bridge City, Texas. A memorial service will be Sunday September 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Brother Damon Bickham officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Sunday September 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas....

Wanda Lucy Lynn

Wanda Lucy Lynn

Sep 3, 2023

Wanda Lucy Lynn, 85, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will begin with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m., with a visitation to follow at 9:30 a.m., and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend...

Ruth Pietuszka

Ruth Pietuszka

Sep 2, 2023

Ruth Chef DeHotel Pietuszka, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St Mary Mausoleum in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Chance Gordon Pace

Chance Gordon Pace

Sep 1, 2023

Chance Gordon Pace The life of the party and a friend to all, Chance Gordon Pace, 35, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home. Chance was the first face customers saw at Flipper’s Skin Flix Tattoo Shop for the last 13 years. His bearded, scowling face gave off a much grumpier disposition than was his...

Molly Anne Theriot

Molly Anne Theriot

Sep 1, 2023

Molly Anne Tucker Theriot, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2023. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 1939, she was the daughter of Charlton Tucker and Charlotte Trahant Tucker. Molly worked in the Orange County Clerk’s Office for 33 years. Her last 13 as County Clerk. In her time, Molly enjoyed traveling and cooking. She...

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