Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Carrie Wallace Walpole

Carrie Wallace Walpole

Nov 27, 2011

Carrie Wallace Walpole, 35, of Groves, passed away suddenly of a brain aneurism in Houston on Sunday, November 27, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven L. Leger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and...

Jerry Wayne Lunsford

Jerry Wayne Lunsford

Nov 24, 2011

Jerry Wayne Lunsford, 71, of Orange, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Darrell Powell, minister of West Orange Church of Christ. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory....

Margaret Frances McNamara

Margaret Frances McNamara

Nov 24, 2011

Margaret Peggie Frances McNamara, 91, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida and a former resident of DeRidder, Louisiana and Orange, Texas, died Thursday, November 24, 2011. A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Frank McNamara. Born in Northbridge, Massachusetts on July 13, 1920,...

Lenard Duwane Smith

Lenard Duwane Smith

Nov 24, 2011

Lenard Duwane Smith, 83, of Orange, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Pinehurst Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011, at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Marv Howland. Born in Hereford, Texas on April 23, 1928, Lenard was the son of Otto George and Molinda Ruth Harris Smith. He served in the...

Donald L. Smith

Donald L. Smith

Nov 24, 2011

Donald Lester Smith, 79, of Lumberton, passed away November 24, 2011. A celebration of his life, with his nephew, Rev. Todd Francois, pastor of Gateway Tabernacle Church officiating, will be held Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with burial and military honors to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. There will...

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong

Nov 23, 2011

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong, 93, of Simpson, Louisiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2011 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church, and eulogy will be given by her grandson, Glenn Hughes....

Oldin Jack Taylor

Oldin Jack Taylor

Nov 21, 2011

Oldin Jack Taylor, 99, a resident of Orange for 69 years and a former resident of Shelby County, died Monday, November 21, 2011, at his home. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W.C. Hall, former pastor of First United Methodist Church, and Reverend Barry Bradley,...

Clarke Clyde C.C. Dubose

Clarke Clyde C.C. Dubose

Nov 20, 2011

Clarke Clyde ?C.C.? Dubose, 85, of Bridge City passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Brad Morgan of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m....

Arthur F. Brossette

Arthur F. Brossette

Nov 20, 2011

Arthur F. Brossette, 82, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ with Dr. Barry Jones officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral...

Charlie Lewis Dial

Charlie Lewis Dial

Nov 19, 2011

Charlie Lewis Dial, 57, of Bridge City, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at his home. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Mr. Bud Davis of Commonground Community Church in Bridge City officiating. Born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 15, 1954, Charlie was the son of Charlie James...

Fannie Bea Tandberg

Fannie Bea Tandberg

Nov 18, 2011

Fannie Bea Tandberg was born August 21, 1922, in Orange, Texas. She passed on to her eternal reward November 18, 2011 in Pearland, Texas. She lived on this earth 89 years. A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home with Steve Slover son in law and Doug Belisle grandson in law...

Lucille Wilson Breeden

Lucille Wilson Breeden

Nov 16, 2011

Funeral services for Lucille Wilson Breeden, 84, of Sour Lake, Texas will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Sour Lake. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Mrs. Breeden was born May 29, 1927 in...

Wilson "Blackie" Vayon

Wilson "Blackie" Vayon

Nov 15, 2011

Funeral services for Wilson ?Blackie? Vayon, 81, of Fannett, will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, November 18, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Wilson was born January 15, 1930 in Stowell, TX to Eddie and May Fontenot Vayon...

Dorothy Patrick

Dorothy Patrick

Nov 15, 2011

Dorothy Patrick, 68, of Orange, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Bexar County, Texas on May 8, 1943, Dorothy was the daughter of Homer Edgar and Lillie Mae Wheaton Patrick. She was preceded in death by...

Lydia Maria Perez

Lydia Maria Perez

Nov 14, 2011

Lydia Maria Perez was born September 16, 1929 to Vincente & Victoria Perez in Beeville, TX and passed away November 14, 2011 at her residence in Beaumont. A gathering of friends and family will be on Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 ? 8:30 pm at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Friday, November 18 at...

Delia Thornell

Delia Thornell

Nov 14, 2011

Delia Thornell, ?Susie?, died at age 86 at her residence November 14, 2011 after a long illness. She was one of three children born in Port Arthur to Thomas Aleman and Isabel Martinez. In her early 20?s she was married to Joe Gonzales and had her only son, Thomas G. Gonzales. Delia made her mark in history being one of...

Richard Ricky Dale Britnell, Jr.

Richard Ricky Dale Britnell, Jr.

Nov 14, 2011

Richard ?Ricky? Dale Britnell, Jr., 54, of Orange, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Born in...

Otis Jesse Bolton

Otis Jesse Bolton

Nov 13, 2011

Otis Jesse Bolton, 91, of Beaumont died Sunday, November 13, 2011 peacefully at home. Born February 11, 1920 to Jesse Pierce and Tillie Peters Bolton in New Baden, TX, he was a resident of Beaumont for more than 60 years. Otis started an industrial painting company and retired in 1984. He was a longtime member of Westgate Church of Christ....

Khanh Van Le

Khanh Van Le

Nov 13, 2011

Khanh Van Le, 65, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Mr. Le was born in Binh Dinh, Vietnam...

Dorothy Lee Bland Barras

Dorothy Lee Bland Barras

Nov 11, 2011

Beloved wife and mother, Dorothy Barras, 85, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Before her illness, Dorothy was active in the choir at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City and the Legion of Mary. Her angelic voice will be missed. Dorothy was born in Beaumont, Texas and has lived in the...

Carrie Wallace Walpole

Carrie Wallace Walpole

Nov 27, 2011

Carrie Wallace Walpole, 35, of Groves, passed away suddenly of a brain aneurism in Houston on Sunday, November 27, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven L. Leger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and...

Jerry Wayne Lunsford

Jerry Wayne Lunsford

Nov 24, 2011

Jerry Wayne Lunsford, 71, of Orange, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Darrell Powell, minister of West Orange Church of Christ. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory....

Margaret Frances McNamara

Margaret Frances McNamara

Nov 24, 2011

Margaret Peggie Frances McNamara, 91, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida and a former resident of DeRidder, Louisiana and Orange, Texas, died Thursday, November 24, 2011. A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Frank McNamara. Born in Northbridge, Massachusetts on July 13, 1920,...

Lenard Duwane Smith

Lenard Duwane Smith

Nov 24, 2011

Lenard Duwane Smith, 83, of Orange, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Pinehurst Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011, at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Marv Howland. Born in Hereford, Texas on April 23, 1928, Lenard was the son of Otto George and Molinda Ruth Harris Smith. He served in the...

Donald L. Smith

Donald L. Smith

Nov 24, 2011

Donald Lester Smith, 79, of Lumberton, passed away November 24, 2011. A celebration of his life, with his nephew, Rev. Todd Francois, pastor of Gateway Tabernacle Church officiating, will be held Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with burial and military honors to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. There will...

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong

Nov 23, 2011

Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong, 93, of Simpson, Louisiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2011 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church, and eulogy will be given by her grandson, Glenn Hughes....

Oldin Jack Taylor

Oldin Jack Taylor

Nov 21, 2011

Oldin Jack Taylor, 99, a resident of Orange for 69 years and a former resident of Shelby County, died Monday, November 21, 2011, at his home. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W.C. Hall, former pastor of First United Methodist Church, and Reverend Barry Bradley,...

Clarke Clyde C.C. Dubose

Clarke Clyde C.C. Dubose

Nov 20, 2011

Clarke Clyde ?C.C.? Dubose, 85, of Bridge City passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Brad Morgan of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m....

Arthur F. Brossette

Arthur F. Brossette

Nov 20, 2011

Arthur F. Brossette, 82, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ with Dr. Barry Jones officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral...

Charlie Lewis Dial

Charlie Lewis Dial

Nov 19, 2011

Charlie Lewis Dial, 57, of Bridge City, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at his home. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Mr. Bud Davis of Commonground Community Church in Bridge City officiating. Born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 15, 1954, Charlie was the son of Charlie James...

Fannie Bea Tandberg

Fannie Bea Tandberg

Nov 18, 2011

Fannie Bea Tandberg was born August 21, 1922, in Orange, Texas. She passed on to her eternal reward November 18, 2011 in Pearland, Texas. She lived on this earth 89 years. A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home with Steve Slover son in law and Doug Belisle grandson in law...

Lucille Wilson Breeden

Lucille Wilson Breeden

Nov 16, 2011

Funeral services for Lucille Wilson Breeden, 84, of Sour Lake, Texas will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Sour Lake. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Mrs. Breeden was born May 29, 1927 in...

Wilson "Blackie" Vayon

Wilson "Blackie" Vayon

Nov 15, 2011

Funeral services for Wilson ?Blackie? Vayon, 81, of Fannett, will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, November 18, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Wilson was born January 15, 1930 in Stowell, TX to Eddie and May Fontenot Vayon...

Dorothy Patrick

Dorothy Patrick

Nov 15, 2011

Dorothy Patrick, 68, of Orange, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Bexar County, Texas on May 8, 1943, Dorothy was the daughter of Homer Edgar and Lillie Mae Wheaton Patrick. She was preceded in death by...

Lydia Maria Perez

Lydia Maria Perez

Nov 14, 2011

Lydia Maria Perez was born September 16, 1929 to Vincente & Victoria Perez in Beeville, TX and passed away November 14, 2011 at her residence in Beaumont. A gathering of friends and family will be on Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 ? 8:30 pm at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Friday, November 18 at...

Delia Thornell

Delia Thornell

Nov 14, 2011

Delia Thornell, ?Susie?, died at age 86 at her residence November 14, 2011 after a long illness. She was one of three children born in Port Arthur to Thomas Aleman and Isabel Martinez. In her early 20?s she was married to Joe Gonzales and had her only son, Thomas G. Gonzales. Delia made her mark in history being one of...

Richard Ricky Dale Britnell, Jr.

Richard Ricky Dale Britnell, Jr.

Nov 14, 2011

Richard ?Ricky? Dale Britnell, Jr., 54, of Orange, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Born in...

Otis Jesse Bolton

Otis Jesse Bolton

Nov 13, 2011

Otis Jesse Bolton, 91, of Beaumont died Sunday, November 13, 2011 peacefully at home. Born February 11, 1920 to Jesse Pierce and Tillie Peters Bolton in New Baden, TX, he was a resident of Beaumont for more than 60 years. Otis started an industrial painting company and retired in 1984. He was a longtime member of Westgate Church of Christ....

Khanh Van Le

Khanh Van Le

Nov 13, 2011

Khanh Van Le, 65, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Mr. Le was born in Binh Dinh, Vietnam...

Dorothy Lee Bland Barras

Dorothy Lee Bland Barras

Nov 11, 2011

Beloved wife and mother, Dorothy Barras, 85, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Before her illness, Dorothy was active in the choir at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City and the Legion of Mary. Her angelic voice will be missed. Dorothy was born in Beaumont, Texas and has lived in the...

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