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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Melvin Dudley Levingston

Melvin Dudley Levingston

Sep 3, 2012

Melvin Dudley Levingston, 66, of Orange passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2012, at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church with Pastor W.W. Smith officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Dudley was born June 23, 1946, in Orange to Melvin and Jean Perkins...

Gary L. Kratz

Gary L. Kratz

Sep 1, 2012

Gary L. Kratz, 64, of Kerrville, was born, October, 9, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Otto and Leah Kratz and passed away September 1, 2012 in The Colony, Texas. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Gary's life will be held on Saturday, September 8, from 3-5:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Gary graduated from the...

Woodrow Wilson Broussard

Woodrow Wilson Broussard

Sep 1, 2012

Woodrow Wilson "Bruce" Broussard, 93, of Sour Lake, Texas, passed away after a long illness on September 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on November 5, 1918, he served in the United States Navy during WWII, and later was employed by Gulf Oil Corp., now Chevron, for over 40 years. Bruce served as...

Janet Cristopher

Janet Cristopher

Sep 1, 2012

Janet Cristopher, 93, of Orange, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. Graveside services will be 11am Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Ted Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Culleoka, Texas, on August 29, 1919, Janet was the daughter of...

H. Dale Thompson

H. Dale Thompson

Aug 31, 2012

Hammon Dale Thompson, Sr., 84, died on August 31, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Tx after a short illness. All of his children and remaining brother were at his side when he passed. Dale will be remembered by his many friends, which was anyone he ever met. Services are scheduled at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx, with visitation...

Marguerite Agnes Force

Marguerite Agnes Force

Aug 31, 2012

Marguerite Agnes Force, 84, of Orange, died Friday, August 31, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00pm Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Monsignor William Manger. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, with a...

Christine E. DeRouen

Christine E. DeRouen

Aug 30, 2012

Christine E. DeRouen, 91, of Bridge City, TX, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland. Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Monday at Claybar Funeral...

Anna Lee Richard Garza

Anna Lee Richard Garza

Aug 29, 2012

Anna Lee Richard Garza, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Father Tom Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Local arrangements were held under...

Raymond Alonzo Knight

Raymond Alonzo Knight

Aug 29, 2012

Raymond Alonzo Knight, Sr., went to be with his Lord on August 29, 2012. Raymond was a graduate of Beaumont High School and a World War II and Korean Conflict Navy Veteran. He worked at Mobil Oil for 38 years and retired as a Senior Planner. He loved to garden, but the greatest love of his life was Beverly Johnson...

Willie Billie Franklin Vincent

Willie Billie Franklin Vincent

Aug 29, 2012

Willie "Billie" Franklin Vincent Willie "Billie" Franklin Vincent, 86, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Dwane Kelley of First Baptist Church in Sour Lake and Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at...

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill

Aug 29, 2012

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill, 80, of Orange died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at The Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church Deweyville officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Rowat H. Smith

Rowat H. Smith

Aug 28, 2012

Rev. Rowat H. Smith, 88, of Lumberton, Texas, departed this life to rest in the arms of our Savior, August 27, 2012. He was born November 9, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa. At the age of 2, he and his parents moved to Houston, Texas. It is there that he met his wife of 59 years, Alice M. Smith. Together...

Annie Brinkman

Annie Brinkman

Aug 26, 2012

Annie Brinkman, 94, of Kirbyville, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service on Tuesday....

Mary Frances Aunt Ducky Broussard

Mary Frances Aunt Ducky Broussard

Aug 26, 2012

Mary Frances "Aunt Ducky" Broussard, 95, of Vinton, Louisiana died Sunday, August 26, 2012, The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Vinton, Louisiana with Reverend Kathy Fitzhugh officiating. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Zelma Mildred Jeanise

Zelma Mildred Jeanise

Aug 26, 2012

Zelma Mildred Jeanise, 86, of Bridge City died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 27, 2012 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Franklin, Tennessee on November 6, 1925,...

Wiley Homer Brown Jr.

Wiley Homer Brown Jr.

Aug 25, 2012

Wiley Homer Brown Jr., 58, of Beaumont, TX passed away August 25th, 2012 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis with his family by his side at his home in Beaumont, TX. Wiley was born January 3rd in Beaumont to Juanita Lundberg Brown and Wiley Homer Brown Sr. Wiley was a member of Pipefitters Local 195 and worked as a...

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas

Aug 25, 2012

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Hildegarde was born on January 13, 1928 in Orange, Texas and where she was a lifelong resident. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, homemaker and friend that will be dearly missed. She was a lifelong active member...

Claudie Marie Jones

Claudie Marie Jones

Aug 25, 2012

Claudie Marie Jones, 76, of Orange passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00...

Robert Lynn Wing

Robert Lynn Wing

Aug 25, 2012

Robert Lynn Wing, 63, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Spring Creek Manor in Beaumont with close friends by his side. Robert was born May 23, 1949 in Wilson, Kansas to Robert S. Wing and Laura M. Wing, who have both preceded him in death. Robert was a hairdresser in Beaumont for over 40 years. He loved...

James T. Ballard

James T. Ballard

Aug 25, 2012

James T. Ballard, 72, was born August 31, 1939 in Marshall, TX to Ruben Ballard and Gussie Mae Flowers and passed away August 25, 2012 in Houston, TX. James was a US Navy veteran and also was employed with the Merchant Marine as a seaman for Sabine Towing Company. James was a long time member of Beaumont prior to moving...

Melvin Dudley Levingston

Melvin Dudley Levingston

Sep 3, 2012

Melvin Dudley Levingston, 66, of Orange passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2012, at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church with Pastor W.W. Smith officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Dudley was born June 23, 1946, in Orange to Melvin and Jean Perkins...

Gary L. Kratz

Gary L. Kratz

Sep 1, 2012

Gary L. Kratz, 64, of Kerrville, was born, October, 9, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Otto and Leah Kratz and passed away September 1, 2012 in The Colony, Texas. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Gary's life will be held on Saturday, September 8, from 3-5:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Gary graduated from the...

Woodrow Wilson Broussard

Woodrow Wilson Broussard

Sep 1, 2012

Woodrow Wilson "Bruce" Broussard, 93, of Sour Lake, Texas, passed away after a long illness on September 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on November 5, 1918, he served in the United States Navy during WWII, and later was employed by Gulf Oil Corp., now Chevron, for over 40 years. Bruce served as...

Janet Cristopher

Janet Cristopher

Sep 1, 2012

Janet Cristopher, 93, of Orange, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. Graveside services will be 11am Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Ted Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Culleoka, Texas, on August 29, 1919, Janet was the daughter of...

H. Dale Thompson

H. Dale Thompson

Aug 31, 2012

Hammon Dale Thompson, Sr., 84, died on August 31, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Tx after a short illness. All of his children and remaining brother were at his side when he passed. Dale will be remembered by his many friends, which was anyone he ever met. Services are scheduled at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx, with visitation...

Marguerite Agnes Force

Marguerite Agnes Force

Aug 31, 2012

Marguerite Agnes Force, 84, of Orange, died Friday, August 31, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00pm Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Monsignor William Manger. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, with a...

Christine E. DeRouen

Christine E. DeRouen

Aug 30, 2012

Christine E. DeRouen, 91, of Bridge City, TX, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland. Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Monday at Claybar Funeral...

Anna Lee Richard Garza

Anna Lee Richard Garza

Aug 29, 2012

Anna Lee Richard Garza, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Father Tom Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Local arrangements were held under...

Raymond Alonzo Knight

Raymond Alonzo Knight

Aug 29, 2012

Raymond Alonzo Knight, Sr., went to be with his Lord on August 29, 2012. Raymond was a graduate of Beaumont High School and a World War II and Korean Conflict Navy Veteran. He worked at Mobil Oil for 38 years and retired as a Senior Planner. He loved to garden, but the greatest love of his life was Beverly Johnson...

Willie Billie Franklin Vincent

Willie Billie Franklin Vincent

Aug 29, 2012

Willie "Billie" Franklin Vincent Willie "Billie" Franklin Vincent, 86, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Dwane Kelley of First Baptist Church in Sour Lake and Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at...

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill

Aug 29, 2012

Myrtle Francis Blackmon Sherrill, 80, of Orange died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at The Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church Deweyville officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Rowat H. Smith

Rowat H. Smith

Aug 28, 2012

Rev. Rowat H. Smith, 88, of Lumberton, Texas, departed this life to rest in the arms of our Savior, August 27, 2012. He was born November 9, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa. At the age of 2, he and his parents moved to Houston, Texas. It is there that he met his wife of 59 years, Alice M. Smith. Together...

Annie Brinkman

Annie Brinkman

Aug 26, 2012

Annie Brinkman, 94, of Kirbyville, died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service on Tuesday....

Mary Frances Aunt Ducky Broussard

Mary Frances Aunt Ducky Broussard

Aug 26, 2012

Mary Frances "Aunt Ducky" Broussard, 95, of Vinton, Louisiana died Sunday, August 26, 2012, The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Vinton, Louisiana with Reverend Kathy Fitzhugh officiating. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Zelma Mildred Jeanise

Zelma Mildred Jeanise

Aug 26, 2012

Zelma Mildred Jeanise, 86, of Bridge City died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 27, 2012 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Franklin, Tennessee on November 6, 1925,...

Wiley Homer Brown Jr.

Wiley Homer Brown Jr.

Aug 25, 2012

Wiley Homer Brown Jr., 58, of Beaumont, TX passed away August 25th, 2012 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis with his family by his side at his home in Beaumont, TX. Wiley was born January 3rd in Beaumont to Juanita Lundberg Brown and Wiley Homer Brown Sr. Wiley was a member of Pipefitters Local 195 and worked as a...

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas

Aug 25, 2012

Carolyn Hildegarde Ulm Bulovas, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Hildegarde was born on January 13, 1928 in Orange, Texas and where she was a lifelong resident. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, homemaker and friend that will be dearly missed. She was a lifelong active member...

Claudie Marie Jones

Claudie Marie Jones

Aug 25, 2012

Claudie Marie Jones, 76, of Orange passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00...

Robert Lynn Wing

Robert Lynn Wing

Aug 25, 2012

Robert Lynn Wing, 63, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Spring Creek Manor in Beaumont with close friends by his side. Robert was born May 23, 1949 in Wilson, Kansas to Robert S. Wing and Laura M. Wing, who have both preceded him in death. Robert was a hairdresser in Beaumont for over 40 years. He loved...

James T. Ballard

James T. Ballard

Aug 25, 2012

James T. Ballard, 72, was born August 31, 1939 in Marshall, TX to Ruben Ballard and Gussie Mae Flowers and passed away August 25, 2012 in Houston, TX. James was a US Navy veteran and also was employed with the Merchant Marine as a seaman for Sabine Towing Company. James was a long time member of Beaumont prior to moving...

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