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

Jun 5, 2024

Charles Wesley Phillips

Charles “Charlie” Wesley Phillips, 89, was called to his Heavenly Father on June 5, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.  Born with a servant’s heart and the desire to help others, Charlie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Charlie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patsy Phillips, daughter Jody Broussard, son Wade Phillips and wife Theresa, second...

Jun 1, 2024

Leida Alicia Garcia

Leida Alicia Garcia, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2024, at her home in Orange. 

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, with a Rosary being said at 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

 

Born in San Nicolas De Los Garzas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on June 14, 1968, she...

May 31, 2024

Granville “Louis” Bland, 82, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2024, at his home in Orangefield. 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange.

 

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m....

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Richard “Ricky” Allen Vincent , 62, of Village Mills, Texas, succumbed to his battle with cancer on May 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. 

 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on April 12, 1962, he was the son of Basil Vincent and Marcia Rooney...

May 24, 2024

Albert “LJ” Joseph Doucet, 82, of Bridge City, TX passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Groves, TX. 

 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio with Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, TX.

 

Visitation will be at...

May 21, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Ray Sanders , age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after an almost twenty years courageous living with Parkinson’s Disease. During that time he never once complained or gave up and ALWAYS had a smile on his face. He was born October 22, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Carl H. Sanders...

May 19, 2024

Connie Clark Velasquez

Connie Clark Velasquez, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

 

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church at 3274 Little Cypress Dr, Orange, TX 77632. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Inurnment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn at 2312 Irving...

May 19, 2024

Rena Claire Brannon

Rena Claire Brannon, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Port Arthur Medical Center in Port Arthur. 



Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 4, 1946, she was the daughter of Edwin Quinn and Lucille Norris Quinn. Rena lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Her selfless nature and unwavering kindness...

May 19, 2024

Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle. 

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at...

May 18, 2024

Ernest Paul Dronnet

Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.

 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00...

May 17, 2024

Mollie E. Willis



Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

 

Friends and former co-workers are...

May 16, 2024

Grayson Scott Journeay

Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024. 

 

Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay.  He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his...

May 14, 2024

Lester J. Ryall

Lester Joseph Ryall, 94, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on May 14. 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Saturday May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas. The celebrant will be Reverend Polycarp Otieno of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Burial will follow at Haven of...

May 13, 2024

Scott Overstreet

Jeffrey Scott Overstreet, 58, of Hull, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. 

 

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 20, 1965, he was the son of Harry Major and Mary Overstreet. He will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his incredibly playful personality. Scott was known for his strong character, enjoying a good...

May 12, 2024

Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. 

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. 

 

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge...

May 11, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her...

May 11, 2024

Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray...

May 11, 2024

Debrah Davis Fontenot

Debrah Davis Fontenot, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Houston, Texas. 

 

Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Halliburton. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.

 

Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Claybar...

May 9, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr.

Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 5, 1962, he was the son of Jerry Childress and Alita Childress. Kenny...