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

Mary Alice Morgan

Mary Alice Morgan

Aug 17, 2011

Mary Alice Morgan, 76, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Danny Brack of Calvary Christian Center in Pinehurst. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Luther Bennett, Jr.

Luther Bennett, Jr.

Aug 15, 2011

Luther Bennett, Jr., 74, of Orange, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at M.D. Anderson in Houston. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend David Turner officiating of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Chester LeLeux

Chester LeLeux

Aug 15, 2011

Chester LeLeux, 74, of Orange, died Monday, August 15, 2011, in Lake Charles. Born in Kaplan, Louisiana on December 30, 1936, Chester was the son of Otto and Estelle Guidry LeLeux. He worked as a trucker and welder with Triangle Cartrage and Levingston Shipbuilding. Preceded in death by his wife, Laura LeLeux in 1991; Chester is survived by his son,...

Charlotte Faye Janis

Charlotte Faye Janis

Aug 15, 2011

Charlotte Faye Janis, 70, of Bridge City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana on November 22, 1940, Charlotte was the daughter of John Henry Austin and Zell Sneed Austin. She loved children and taking care...

Merlin Broussard

Merlin Broussard

Aug 13, 2011

On August 13, 2011, Merlin Anthony Broussard passed away peacefully at his home. Born on September 6, 1925 in Rayne, Louisiana, to Jules and Mathilde LeBlanc Broussard, Merlin lived a fulfilling life involved in many activities. A young sailor in WWII, he was very proud of his Navy affiliation and still maintained a relationship with his comrades. After the war,...

Rudon Hayes Martin

Rudon Hayes Martin

Aug 13, 2011

Rudon Hayes Martin, 85, was born October 11, 1925 in Hillsboro, TX to Joe Frank Martin and Myrtle Hayes Martin. Mr. Martin was a US Army WWII veteran and also served in the Navy Reserves. Rudon worked as a plumber and pipefitter with Union Local 195, working on construction jobs across the United States. He loved cycling, completing the MS150...

Dollie Hogden

Dollie Hogden

Aug 12, 2011

Dollie Hogden, 82, lifelong resident of West Orange passed away at her home on Friday, August 12, 2011 surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Harris Cemetery in West Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 9:00 p.m., Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr.

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr.

Aug 11, 2011

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr., 78, of Orange, died Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Keith Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday...

Reggie Davis Franklin

Reggie Davis Franklin

Aug 10, 2011

Reginald Davis ?Reggie? Franklin, 67, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Trinkle, Chaplain with Baptist Hospital in Orange. Visitation will be...

Jesse Charles Chuck McLain, Jr.

Jesse Charles Chuck McLain, Jr.

Aug 10, 2011

Jesse Charles ?Chuck? McLain, Jr., 42, of Orange died Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Born October 26, 1968, to Antoinette and Jesse C. McLain in Port Arthur; he was the Director of Management Information Systems in Orange County. Chuck was the loving husband of Stephanie McLain and wonderful father to their two daughters, Chelsea Marie McLain and Jessica Leigh McLain. Chuck...

Wilbur Glenn McCown

Wilbur Glenn McCown

Aug 10, 2011

Wilbur Glenn McCown, 80, of Silsbee, passed away August 10, 2011. Mr. McCown was born on February 1, 1931 in China, Texas to Enos and Nannie Murff McCown. He retired as a mechanic with Texas Gulf Sulphur after 35 years. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor...

Billie Denman

Billie Denman

Aug 9, 2011

Billie Denman, 81, of Orange and a former resident of North Zulch passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor E. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. A graveside service will follow...

Essie Marie J. Fontenot

Essie Marie J. Fontenot

Aug 8, 2011

August 8, 2011 after a lengthy illness Essie Marie J. Fontenot ended 84 years of love, devotion and commitment to her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Reverend Tom Phelan will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery. A gathering of family...

Joseph F. Boudreaux

Joseph F. Boudreaux

Aug 8, 2011

Joseph F. Boudreaux, 59, of Vidor, passed away August 8, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born April 26, 1952 in Beaumont to W.C. Tim & Birdie Johnson Boudreaux. A graveside service will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...

Thomas Bryan Tom Taliaferro, Sr.

Thomas Bryan Tom Taliaferro, Sr.

Aug 8, 2011

Thomas Bryan ?Tom? Taliaferro, Sr., 76, of Orange, died Monday, August 8, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with the Reverend John Warren, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Grace Richardson Swindell

Grace Richardson Swindell

Aug 8, 2011

Grace Richardson Swindell, 84, of Orange passed away Monday, August 8, 2011, surrounded by her family at The Meadows. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pastor Randall Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange will officiate. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A...

William Davis Billy Fontenot

William Davis Billy Fontenot

Aug 7, 2011

A funeral service for William Davis ?Billy? Fontenot, 52, of Nederland will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m Thursday prior to the service. Billy was born July 21, 1959 in Orange, Texas and passed away August 7, 2011 at his residence in...

Jacqueline Blincoe

Jacqueline Blincoe

Aug 6, 2011

Jacqueline ?Jackie? Blincoe, 77 of Beaumont, passed away at her home Saturday, August 6, 2011, surrounded by many of those who loved her. She was born October 8, 1933 in Pineland, Texas. After working for Market Basket Grocery stores for many years Jackie retired and spent the rest of her life caring for and about her family to whom she...

Wanda J Wismer

Wanda J Wismer

Aug 6, 2011

Wanda Jean Green Wismer went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2011. She is survived by her husband Elmer Thomas Wismer and two children James and Jeannie. Wanda is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Talbert and Kay Mullins, and one brother, Russell Green, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was born June 30, 1939, in Elizabeth, Louisiana...

James W. Wayman

James W. Wayman

Aug 5, 2011

James W. Wayman, 84, of Orange passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at his home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Deborah Wayman officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, also at...

Mary Alice Morgan

Mary Alice Morgan

Aug 17, 2011

Mary Alice Morgan, 76, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Danny Brack of Calvary Christian Center in Pinehurst. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Luther Bennett, Jr.

Luther Bennett, Jr.

Aug 15, 2011

Luther Bennett, Jr., 74, of Orange, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at M.D. Anderson in Houston. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend David Turner officiating of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Chester LeLeux

Chester LeLeux

Aug 15, 2011

Chester LeLeux, 74, of Orange, died Monday, August 15, 2011, in Lake Charles. Born in Kaplan, Louisiana on December 30, 1936, Chester was the son of Otto and Estelle Guidry LeLeux. He worked as a trucker and welder with Triangle Cartrage and Levingston Shipbuilding. Preceded in death by his wife, Laura LeLeux in 1991; Chester is survived by his son,...

Charlotte Faye Janis

Charlotte Faye Janis

Aug 15, 2011

Charlotte Faye Janis, 70, of Bridge City, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana on November 22, 1940, Charlotte was the daughter of John Henry Austin and Zell Sneed Austin. She loved children and taking care...

Merlin Broussard

Merlin Broussard

Aug 13, 2011

On August 13, 2011, Merlin Anthony Broussard passed away peacefully at his home. Born on September 6, 1925 in Rayne, Louisiana, to Jules and Mathilde LeBlanc Broussard, Merlin lived a fulfilling life involved in many activities. A young sailor in WWII, he was very proud of his Navy affiliation and still maintained a relationship with his comrades. After the war,...

Rudon Hayes Martin

Rudon Hayes Martin

Aug 13, 2011

Rudon Hayes Martin, 85, was born October 11, 1925 in Hillsboro, TX to Joe Frank Martin and Myrtle Hayes Martin. Mr. Martin was a US Army WWII veteran and also served in the Navy Reserves. Rudon worked as a plumber and pipefitter with Union Local 195, working on construction jobs across the United States. He loved cycling, completing the MS150...

Dollie Hogden

Dollie Hogden

Aug 12, 2011

Dollie Hogden, 82, lifelong resident of West Orange passed away at her home on Friday, August 12, 2011 surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Harris Cemetery in West Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 9:00 p.m., Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr.

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr.

Aug 11, 2011

Johnny Ray Fults, Sr., 78, of Orange, died Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Reverend Keith Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday...

Reggie Davis Franklin

Reggie Davis Franklin

Aug 10, 2011

Reginald Davis ?Reggie? Franklin, 67, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Trinkle, Chaplain with Baptist Hospital in Orange. Visitation will be...

Jesse Charles Chuck McLain, Jr.

Jesse Charles Chuck McLain, Jr.

Aug 10, 2011

Jesse Charles ?Chuck? McLain, Jr., 42, of Orange died Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Born October 26, 1968, to Antoinette and Jesse C. McLain in Port Arthur; he was the Director of Management Information Systems in Orange County. Chuck was the loving husband of Stephanie McLain and wonderful father to their two daughters, Chelsea Marie McLain and Jessica Leigh McLain. Chuck...

Wilbur Glenn McCown

Wilbur Glenn McCown

Aug 10, 2011

Wilbur Glenn McCown, 80, of Silsbee, passed away August 10, 2011. Mr. McCown was born on February 1, 1931 in China, Texas to Enos and Nannie Murff McCown. He retired as a mechanic with Texas Gulf Sulphur after 35 years. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor...

Billie Denman

Billie Denman

Aug 9, 2011

Billie Denman, 81, of Orange and a former resident of North Zulch passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor E. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. A graveside service will follow...

Essie Marie J. Fontenot

Essie Marie J. Fontenot

Aug 8, 2011

August 8, 2011 after a lengthy illness Essie Marie J. Fontenot ended 84 years of love, devotion and commitment to her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Reverend Tom Phelan will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery. A gathering of family...

Joseph F. Boudreaux

Joseph F. Boudreaux

Aug 8, 2011

Joseph F. Boudreaux, 59, of Vidor, passed away August 8, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born April 26, 1952 in Beaumont to W.C. Tim & Birdie Johnson Boudreaux. A graveside service will be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...

Thomas Bryan Tom Taliaferro, Sr.

Thomas Bryan Tom Taliaferro, Sr.

Aug 8, 2011

Thomas Bryan ?Tom? Taliaferro, Sr., 76, of Orange, died Monday, August 8, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with the Reverend John Warren, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. The family will receive friends for visitation...

Grace Richardson Swindell

Grace Richardson Swindell

Aug 8, 2011

Grace Richardson Swindell, 84, of Orange passed away Monday, August 8, 2011, surrounded by her family at The Meadows. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pastor Randall Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange will officiate. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A...

William Davis Billy Fontenot

William Davis Billy Fontenot

Aug 7, 2011

A funeral service for William Davis ?Billy? Fontenot, 52, of Nederland will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m Thursday prior to the service. Billy was born July 21, 1959 in Orange, Texas and passed away August 7, 2011 at his residence in...

Jacqueline Blincoe

Jacqueline Blincoe

Aug 6, 2011

Jacqueline ?Jackie? Blincoe, 77 of Beaumont, passed away at her home Saturday, August 6, 2011, surrounded by many of those who loved her. She was born October 8, 1933 in Pineland, Texas. After working for Market Basket Grocery stores for many years Jackie retired and spent the rest of her life caring for and about her family to whom she...

Wanda J Wismer

Wanda J Wismer

Aug 6, 2011

Wanda Jean Green Wismer went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2011. She is survived by her husband Elmer Thomas Wismer and two children James and Jeannie. Wanda is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Talbert and Kay Mullins, and one brother, Russell Green, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was born June 30, 1939, in Elizabeth, Louisiana...

James W. Wayman

James W. Wayman

Aug 5, 2011

James W. Wayman, 84, of Orange passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at his home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Reverend Deborah Wayman officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, also at...

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