Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Bonnie Anita Holbrook
Sep 21, 2013
Bonnie Anita Holbrook, 66, of Orange passed away at her home Saturday, September 21, 2013. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Immediately following the Graveside service will be a dinner at the OutLaw Church on Hwy 408 in Bridge City for all Family and Friends. And anyone...
Jane Robbins Brown
Sep 20, 2013
Jane Robbins Brown, 91, of Orange passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at her home. Born in Wichita Falls on March 15, 1922, she was the daughter of Walter Long and Mary Gilchrist (Blanks) Robbins. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and their choir and also served 20 years on the disaster committee with the Red Cross....
Orys C. "Gunny" Gunstream, Jr.
Sep 20, 2013
On September 20, 2013, the world lost a gentleman and a friend to all. Orys Gunstream slipped the bonds of earth after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Orange, Texas, born August 8, 1926. Orys was known as a family man who loved family gatherings, was a master machinist, was one of the Great Generation of WWII and...
Doris Weisiger Kelley
Sep 19, 2013
Doris Weisiger Kelley, 91, mother of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley and Dorothy Kelley Patterson, wife of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson, died Sept. 19 at her home in New Orleans. Mrs. Kelley was born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 25, 1922, to Hood Daniel Weisiger and Emily Julia Pancoast English Weisiger. After she...
Eileen Kuhl Gronning
Sep 18, 2013
Eileen Gronning, 81 was born February 22, 1932 in Beaumont, TX to Ellen Tanner Kuhl and Walter Kuhl and passed away September 18, 2013 in Silsbee, TX. Mrs. Gronning was a long-time resident of Beaumont prior to relocating for a brief period of time in Silsbee. She was employed as a draftsman with Dollinger Steel prior to her retirement. A...
Katie Vee LaBry
Sep 16, 2013
Katie Vee LaBry, 64, lifelong resident of Orange passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orange on October 14, 1948, she...
Robert H. Wallace
Sep 14, 2013
Robert H. Wallace, 91, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Allen Wallace and Chuck Osborne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday...
Goldie Maudean Johnson
Sep 14, 2013
Goldie M. Johnson, age 89, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family. She was born October 12th, 1923 to Mamie and Charlie Trammel of Mittie, LA. She was raised in Mittie and graduated from Fairview High School in Grant, LA. She married A.C. Johnson on March 1st, 1942. They had three children. Goldie is preceded in death by her husband...
William “Bill” Hartmann
Sep 13, 2013
William “Bill” Hartmann, 84, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. A graveside service will be 10:30am, Monday, September 23, 2013 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas with interment to follow. Born in Fredricksburg, Texas, on April 28, 1929, William was the son of Bruno Hartmann and Emilie Meurer Hartmann. He...
George F. Zirlott Sr.
Sep 13, 2013
George F. Zirlott, Sr., 81, of Orange, died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11am, Monday, September 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reggie Brandonburg of Family Outreach Church of God in Buna. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be from 10am...
Phyllis Lavern Taylor
Sep 13, 2013
Phyllis Lavern Taylor, 75, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, in her home. A memorial service will be 6pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in West Columbia, Texas, on July 30, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of Clyde Leslie Duncan and Judy...
Norma Jean McCarty Procell
Sep 12, 2013
Norma Jean McCarty Procell, 69, of Orange, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 2pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Barry Jones of 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation...
Rose C. Bourgeois
Sep 11, 2013
Rose C. Bourgeois, 93, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Saturday, September 14, 2013, at St. Helen Catholic Church; 8105 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father George Kidangen. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm,...
Billie Jean Smith Sylvester
Sep 10, 2013
Billie Jean Smith Sylvester 84, of Orange passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh, pastor of North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Beaumont...
Grady Laverne Smith
Sep 9, 2013
Grady Laverne Smith, 58 of Port Arthur passed away Monday, September 9, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Collier, pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as...
Alban "Buddy" Richardson
Sep 5, 2013
Alban “Buddy” Richardson passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on 11th St., Beaumont, TX on Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Wright...
Lambert L. Barkman
Sep 4, 2013
Lambert L. Barkman, 91 was born December 27, 1921 in Fouke, AR to Lambert and Mable Lynn Barkman and passed away September 4, 2013 in Beaumont, TX. A gathering of friends and family will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 12 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow the gathering at 7:00 PM....
Mary Doris Shelton
Sep 4, 2013
Mary Doris Shelton, 87, a former resident of Orange, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at her home in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo, pastor, serving as celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...
Garlan Roy Franklin
Sep 3, 2013
Garlan Roy Franklin, 72, of Buna, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Steve Neesley officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Franklin, Wade Barron, Kody Fisette, Joshua Sims, Jess...
Daisy M Smith
Sep 3, 2013
Daisy McGrew Smith, 85, of West Orange, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in a private care facility in Conroe. Friends are cordially invited to join the family for a funeral service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church. A...
Bonnie Anita Holbrook
Sep 21, 2013
Bonnie Anita Holbrook, 66, of Orange passed away at her home Saturday, September 21, 2013. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Immediately following the Graveside service will be a dinner at the OutLaw Church on Hwy 408 in Bridge City for all Family and Friends. And anyone...
Jane Robbins Brown
Sep 20, 2013
Jane Robbins Brown, 91, of Orange passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at her home. Born in Wichita Falls on March 15, 1922, she was the daughter of Walter Long and Mary Gilchrist (Blanks) Robbins. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and their choir and also served 20 years on the disaster committee with the Red Cross....
Orys C. "Gunny" Gunstream, Jr.
Sep 20, 2013
On September 20, 2013, the world lost a gentleman and a friend to all. Orys Gunstream slipped the bonds of earth after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Orange, Texas, born August 8, 1926. Orys was known as a family man who loved family gatherings, was a master machinist, was one of the Great Generation of WWII and...
Doris Weisiger Kelley
Sep 19, 2013
Doris Weisiger Kelley, 91, mother of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Chuck Kelley and Dorothy Kelley Patterson, wife of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson, died Sept. 19 at her home in New Orleans. Mrs. Kelley was born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 25, 1922, to Hood Daniel Weisiger and Emily Julia Pancoast English Weisiger. After she...
Eileen Kuhl Gronning
Sep 18, 2013
Eileen Gronning, 81 was born February 22, 1932 in Beaumont, TX to Ellen Tanner Kuhl and Walter Kuhl and passed away September 18, 2013 in Silsbee, TX. Mrs. Gronning was a long-time resident of Beaumont prior to relocating for a brief period of time in Silsbee. She was employed as a draftsman with Dollinger Steel prior to her retirement. A...
Katie Vee LaBry
Sep 16, 2013
Katie Vee LaBry, 64, lifelong resident of Orange passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orange on October 14, 1948, she...
Robert H. Wallace
Sep 14, 2013
Robert H. Wallace, 91, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Allen Wallace and Chuck Osborne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday...
Goldie Maudean Johnson
Sep 14, 2013
Goldie M. Johnson, age 89, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family. She was born October 12th, 1923 to Mamie and Charlie Trammel of Mittie, LA. She was raised in Mittie and graduated from Fairview High School in Grant, LA. She married A.C. Johnson on March 1st, 1942. They had three children. Goldie is preceded in death by her husband...
William “Bill” Hartmann
Sep 13, 2013
William “Bill” Hartmann, 84, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. A graveside service will be 10:30am, Monday, September 23, 2013 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas with interment to follow. Born in Fredricksburg, Texas, on April 28, 1929, William was the son of Bruno Hartmann and Emilie Meurer Hartmann. He...
George F. Zirlott Sr.
Sep 13, 2013
George F. Zirlott, Sr., 81, of Orange, died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11am, Monday, September 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reggie Brandonburg of Family Outreach Church of God in Buna. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be from 10am...
Phyllis Lavern Taylor
Sep 13, 2013
Phyllis Lavern Taylor, 75, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, in her home. A memorial service will be 6pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in West Columbia, Texas, on July 30, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of Clyde Leslie Duncan and Judy...
Norma Jean McCarty Procell
Sep 12, 2013
Norma Jean McCarty Procell, 69, of Orange, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 2pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Barry Jones of 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation...
Rose C. Bourgeois
Sep 11, 2013
Rose C. Bourgeois, 93, of Orangefield, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Saturday, September 14, 2013, at St. Helen Catholic Church; 8105 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father George Kidangen. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm,...
Billie Jean Smith Sylvester
Sep 10, 2013
Billie Jean Smith Sylvester 84, of Orange passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh, pastor of North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Beaumont...
Grady Laverne Smith
Sep 9, 2013
Grady Laverne Smith, 58 of Port Arthur passed away Monday, September 9, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Collier, pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as...
Alban "Buddy" Richardson
Sep 5, 2013
Alban “Buddy” Richardson passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on 11th St., Beaumont, TX on Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Wright...
Lambert L. Barkman
Sep 4, 2013
Lambert L. Barkman, 91 was born December 27, 1921 in Fouke, AR to Lambert and Mable Lynn Barkman and passed away September 4, 2013 in Beaumont, TX. A gathering of friends and family will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 12 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow the gathering at 7:00 PM....
Mary Doris Shelton
Sep 4, 2013
Mary Doris Shelton, 87, a former resident of Orange, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at her home in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo, pastor, serving as celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...
Garlan Roy Franklin
Sep 3, 2013
Garlan Roy Franklin, 72, of Buna, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Steve Neesley officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Franklin, Wade Barron, Kody Fisette, Joshua Sims, Jess...
Daisy M Smith
Sep 3, 2013
Daisy McGrew Smith, 85, of West Orange, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in a private care facility in Conroe. Friends are cordially invited to join the family for a funeral service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church. A...
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