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

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin

Aug 4, 2012

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin, 89, of Orange, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Boutte of First Christian Church of Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, Monday at the funeral...

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue

Aug 4, 2012

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue, 50, of Orange, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port...

Margaret Bower Dragoo

Margaret Bower Dragoo

Aug 3, 2012

Margaret Bower Dragoo, 96, passed away August 3, 2012 in Kingwood, TX. Mrs. Dragoo was born September 22, 1915 in Call, TX to Wilte Olin and Ruby Lowe Bower. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:00 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with a celebration of her life to take place at...

Bruce Allen Smith

Bruce Allen Smith

Aug 1, 2012

Bruce Allen Smith, 57, of Orange passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at...

Frank Butch Hryhorchuk

Frank Butch Hryhorchuk

Aug 1, 2012

Frank "Butch" Hryhorchuk, 80, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Dean Self

Dean Self

Jul 30, 2012

Dean Self, 83, of Orange passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Michael Wayne Jones

Michael Wayne Jones

Jul 29, 2012

Michael Wayne Jones, 57, was born December 19, 1954 in Columbus, GA and passed away July 29, 2012 in Houston, TX. Michael served in the US Army with the Airborne Rangers before moving to Orange, TX where he resided for the past 17 years. He was employed as a carpenter/roofing contractor after his discharge from the military. Michael is survived...

Evans Blane Crocker

Evans Blane Crocker

Jul 28, 2012

Evans Blane Crocker, 86, of Pinehurst passed from this life Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home in Pinehurst. Evans was born December 19, 1925 in Bruce Mississippi to Ira and Martha Blount Crocker. Funeral services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange at 10am Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Officiating will be Reverend Ray McDowell of Orange First Church...

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard

Jul 26, 2012

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard passed away July 26, 2012 in Dallas Texas. He was born in Galveston, Texas on November 18, 1911. He was fortunate to have celebrated his 100th birthday in Beaumont this past November with many friends and family members. Dr. Erhard practiced medicine in Beaumont for over 39 years before retiring in 1987. After graduating from the...

Ralph Henry Sauter

Ralph Henry Sauter

Jul 26, 2012

Ralph Sauter, 84, was born July 25, 1928 in Aurelia, IA to Evan and Ruby Stephens Sauter and passed away July 26, 2012 in Vidor, TX. Ralph served with the US Air Force as a cryptographer during the Korean War. After completion of his military service, he worked as a dockworker with Wonder Bread for many years. For those wishing...

M. G. Bartlett

M. G. Bartlett

Jul 26, 2012

Graveside services for M.G. Bartlett, 83, of Beaumont will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 30 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. M.G. was born April 9, 1929 in San Antonio, TX and passed away July 26, 2012 at Beaumont Health Care Center. He was an Air...

Jason Eugene Reed

Jason Eugene Reed

Jul 25, 2012

Jason Eugene Reed, 40, of Orange passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 3 to 7:00 p.m. at the...

Charles Ray Block II

Charles Ray Block II

Jul 24, 2012

Charles Ray Block II, 34, of Orange passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Andy Burns, minister of Ridgewood Church of Christ in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home in Orange. Born...

Martha Louise Modlin

Martha Louise Modlin

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Louise Modlin, 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas on July 26, 1920 to John and Theresa Covney Malestky. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Modlin; her son, Mason Randel Weaver, Jr.; and her grandsons, Chris and Clint Weaver. She is survived by her...

Martha Louise Parker

Martha Louise Parker

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Louise Modlin, 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas on July 26, 1920 to John and Theresa Covney Malestky. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Modlin; her son, Mason Randel Weaver, Jr.; and her grandsons, Chris and Clint Weaver. She is survived by her...

Martha Marie Cooper

Martha Marie Cooper

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Marie Cooper, 66, of Bridge City passed away Monday July 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Interment will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Orange. Mrs. Cooper was born in Orange to...

Cathye Louise Lieby

Cathye Louise Lieby

Jul 19, 2012

Cathye Louise Eldridge-Lieby, 59, passed away Thursday July 19, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a battle with Leukemia, surrounded in love by her husband, son and daughter-in-law. A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel in Beaumont Saturday, July 28, 2012. Officiating will be Reverend Brenda Warren of First Christian Church...

Kathryn R. Cherry

Kathryn R. Cherry

Jul 19, 2012

Kathryn Ruth Cherry died as she lived with courage, vigor, and faith. In the early hours of Thursday, July 19, 2012, Kathryn passed away in her home where she had lived graciously for 67 years surrounded by her "family." She was born of pioneer stock in Throckmorton, Texas, August 3, 1919. Kathryn was an active member of First United Methodist...

Ethel May Emmons

Ethel May Emmons

Jul 19, 2012

Mrs. Ethel May Moore Emmons, 94, died on Thursday, July 19, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center in Waco, Texas. She was born Ethel May Moore on March 4, 1918, to Luther Carter Moore and Ida Wallace Moore of Minden, La. She attended Louisiana College in Pineville and was active in choir and debate. She graduated with a degree in Latin and...

Bianca Marie Rugani

Bianca Marie Rugani

Jul 17, 2012

Bianca Marie Rugani, 81, of Orange passed away July 17, 2012, at Orange Baptist Hospial. Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home in Bakersfield, California. Born in Monroe, New York on November 17, 1930, Bianca was the daughter of Paul and Anna Marchetti Rugani. She was a devoted daughter, loving sister and a blessed aunt. Bianca is...

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin

Aug 4, 2012

James "Jimmy" "Tar Baby" Laughlin, 89, of Orange, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Boutte of First Christian Church of Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, Monday at the funeral...

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue

Aug 4, 2012

Kurt Cordell Rodrigue, 50, of Orange, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port...

Margaret Bower Dragoo

Margaret Bower Dragoo

Aug 3, 2012

Margaret Bower Dragoo, 96, passed away August 3, 2012 in Kingwood, TX. Mrs. Dragoo was born September 22, 1915 in Call, TX to Wilte Olin and Ruby Lowe Bower. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 3:00 – 5:00 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with a celebration of her life to take place at...

Bruce Allen Smith

Bruce Allen Smith

Aug 1, 2012

Bruce Allen Smith, 57, of Orange passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at...

Frank Butch Hryhorchuk

Frank Butch Hryhorchuk

Aug 1, 2012

Frank "Butch" Hryhorchuk, 80, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Dean Self

Dean Self

Jul 30, 2012

Dean Self, 83, of Orange passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Michael Wayne Jones

Michael Wayne Jones

Jul 29, 2012

Michael Wayne Jones, 57, was born December 19, 1954 in Columbus, GA and passed away July 29, 2012 in Houston, TX. Michael served in the US Army with the Airborne Rangers before moving to Orange, TX where he resided for the past 17 years. He was employed as a carpenter/roofing contractor after his discharge from the military. Michael is survived...

Evans Blane Crocker

Evans Blane Crocker

Jul 28, 2012

Evans Blane Crocker, 86, of Pinehurst passed from this life Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home in Pinehurst. Evans was born December 19, 1925 in Bruce Mississippi to Ira and Martha Blount Crocker. Funeral services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange at 10am Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Officiating will be Reverend Ray McDowell of Orange First Church...

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard

Jul 26, 2012

Dr. Peter Sims Erhard passed away July 26, 2012 in Dallas Texas. He was born in Galveston, Texas on November 18, 1911. He was fortunate to have celebrated his 100th birthday in Beaumont this past November with many friends and family members. Dr. Erhard practiced medicine in Beaumont for over 39 years before retiring in 1987. After graduating from the...

Ralph Henry Sauter

Ralph Henry Sauter

Jul 26, 2012

Ralph Sauter, 84, was born July 25, 1928 in Aurelia, IA to Evan and Ruby Stephens Sauter and passed away July 26, 2012 in Vidor, TX. Ralph served with the US Air Force as a cryptographer during the Korean War. After completion of his military service, he worked as a dockworker with Wonder Bread for many years. For those wishing...

M. G. Bartlett

M. G. Bartlett

Jul 26, 2012

Graveside services for M.G. Bartlett, 83, of Beaumont will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 30 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. M.G. was born April 9, 1929 in San Antonio, TX and passed away July 26, 2012 at Beaumont Health Care Center. He was an Air...

Jason Eugene Reed

Jason Eugene Reed

Jul 25, 2012

Jason Eugene Reed, 40, of Orange passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 3 to 7:00 p.m. at the...

Charles Ray Block II

Charles Ray Block II

Jul 24, 2012

Charles Ray Block II, 34, of Orange passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Andy Burns, minister of Ridgewood Church of Christ in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home in Orange. Born...

Martha Louise Modlin

Martha Louise Modlin

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Louise Modlin, 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas on July 26, 1920 to John and Theresa Covney Malestky. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Modlin; her son, Mason Randel Weaver, Jr.; and her grandsons, Chris and Clint Weaver. She is survived by her...

Martha Louise Parker

Martha Louise Parker

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Louise Modlin, 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas on July 26, 1920 to John and Theresa Covney Malestky. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Modlin; her son, Mason Randel Weaver, Jr.; and her grandsons, Chris and Clint Weaver. She is survived by her...

Martha Marie Cooper

Martha Marie Cooper

Jul 23, 2012

Martha Marie Cooper, 66, of Bridge City passed away Monday July 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Interment will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Orange. Mrs. Cooper was born in Orange to...

Cathye Louise Lieby

Cathye Louise Lieby

Jul 19, 2012

Cathye Louise Eldridge-Lieby, 59, passed away Thursday July 19, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a battle with Leukemia, surrounded in love by her husband, son and daughter-in-law. A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel in Beaumont Saturday, July 28, 2012. Officiating will be Reverend Brenda Warren of First Christian Church...

Kathryn R. Cherry

Kathryn R. Cherry

Jul 19, 2012

Kathryn Ruth Cherry died as she lived with courage, vigor, and faith. In the early hours of Thursday, July 19, 2012, Kathryn passed away in her home where she had lived graciously for 67 years surrounded by her "family." She was born of pioneer stock in Throckmorton, Texas, August 3, 1919. Kathryn was an active member of First United Methodist...

Ethel May Emmons

Ethel May Emmons

Jul 19, 2012

Mrs. Ethel May Moore Emmons, 94, died on Thursday, July 19, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center in Waco, Texas. She was born Ethel May Moore on March 4, 1918, to Luther Carter Moore and Ida Wallace Moore of Minden, La. She attended Louisiana College in Pineville and was active in choir and debate. She graduated with a degree in Latin and...

Bianca Marie Rugani

Bianca Marie Rugani

Jul 17, 2012

Bianca Marie Rugani, 81, of Orange passed away July 17, 2012, at Orange Baptist Hospial. Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home in Bakersfield, California. Born in Monroe, New York on November 17, 1930, Bianca was the daughter of Paul and Anna Marchetti Rugani. She was a devoted daughter, loving sister and a blessed aunt. Bianca is...

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