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Obituaries for

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

Erla Ruth Rumsey

Erla Ruth Rumsey

Feb 13, 2010

Erla Ruth Rumsey, 88, of West Orange, died Saturday, February 13, 2010, at her home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner with Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home....

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr.

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr.

Feb 12, 2010

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr., T.C. to his friends and family, 80, of Orange, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 12, 2010, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Reverend Rob Tibbitts officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will...

Ken Thayer

Ken Thayer

Feb 11, 2010

Kenneth Charles Thayer, 57, a lifelong resident of Orange, died on February 11 at 3:49 a.m. in Little Rock, Ark. where he was being treated for the rare blood disease light chain deposition disease. He was known by everyone as a family man who truly loved life. His loss will be felt within the entire Orange community. Thayer was born...

Paula Mason

Paula Mason

Feb 10, 2010

Paula Britain Mason, 81, of Beaumont passed away February 10, 2010, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel at 6:00 p.m. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4:00 p.m. until service time. Mrs. Mason was born October 8,...

Fred Joseph Jody Fusilier, III

Fred Joseph Jody Fusilier, III

Feb 10, 2010

Fred Joseph "Jody" Fusilier, III, 45, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Mr. Jamie Tyler officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at the...

Bernice Lounsberry

Bernice Lounsberry

Feb 10, 2010

Bernice Lounsberry, 95, of Beaumont passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010, in Orange at Loving Care that is owned by her great granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 12,...

Louise McRae

Louise McRae

Feb 10, 2010

Alice Louise McRae, 79, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Harbor Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with burial following at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born in...

Leontine Elizabeth Standley

Leontine Elizabeth Standley

Feb 9, 2010

Funeral services for Leontine Elizabeth Standley, 87, of Beaumont, will be held Friday, February 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. A 4:00 p.m. graveside service will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Double Bayou, TX. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Ken Ballard

Ken Ballard

Feb 8, 2010

Kenneth Rahn Ballard, 72, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at North Orange Baptist Church with Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, retired pastor and Reverend Scott McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Viola C. Allen

Viola C. Allen

Feb 7, 2010

Viola Allen, 92, of Beaumont died February 7, 2010. She was born in Hickory Hill, Texas and spent most of her life in the Beaumont area. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings and one step-son, John Michael Allen. Viola is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim H. Allen; son, Larry L. Cole of Dallas;...

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz

Feb 6, 2010

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz, 83, of Bridge City, died, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Green, Reverend Anita Green, and Reverend Brad Morgan. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at...

Mary Ilene Fontenot

Mary Ilene Fontenot

Feb 5, 2010

Mary Ilene Fontenot, 58, of Bridge City, passed on Friday, February 5, 2010 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor George Cruse, Jr. Family will receive guests to celebrate her life from 5:00 p.m. till the time of service. Mary was...

Isaac Acosta

Isaac Acosta

Feb 4, 2010

Isaac Acosta, 69, of Orange, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, in Houston. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a...

Joseph William Bolton, Sr.

Joseph William Bolton, Sr.

Feb 1, 2010

Joseph William Bolton, Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2010, at Winfree Baptist Church under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Keith Royal officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m....

Winston B. Harris

Winston B. Harris

Feb 1, 2010

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Winston B. Harris, 89, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 in Beaumont, TX with his loving family at his side. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with services following at 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be...

Sam Hopkins, Jr.

Sam Hopkins, Jr.

Jan 31, 2010

Samuel Allen Hopkins, Jr., 53, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 31, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with burial following at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Orange. Born in Orange on August 8,...

Richard Malcolm Starkey, DOC

Richard Malcolm Starkey, DOC

Jan 31, 2010

Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on Sept. 14th, 1916, to Ralph M. Starkey and Florence Johnson Starkey, of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Both preceded him in death, along with his beloved step-father, Marshall L. Drew, of Orange; also, an infant sister, Naomi. Most recently deceased was his wife of 65 years, Dorothy K. Starkey. Richard is mourned by his children: Richard Lawrence Starkey...

Lillie Burch

Lillie Burch

Jan 31, 2010

Lillie Burch, 99, of West Orange, died Sunday, January 31, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. A more detailed obit will be posted Monday afternoon.

Lillie Laura Bill Burch

Lillie Laura Bill Burch

Jan 31, 2010

Lillie Laura Bill Burch was born on April 18, 1910, in Shelby County, Texas. She was the second child born to the union of Willie and Callie Withers Belsha. She died on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was reared in the Anacoca and Hornbeck area of Louisiana. She lived...

Creola Virgie Poole

Creola Virgie Poole

Jan 29, 2010

Funeral services for Creola Virgie Poole, 83, of Vidor, TX, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., February 3, 2010, at The Apostolic Church with Rev. Marvin Cole officiating and Pastor Jonathan Elms assisting. Pallbearers for the service will be Terrell Kendall, Alton Kendall, Richard R. Dyson, Jr., Shawn Hawthorne, Michael Bearden II, Nathanael Shriner, Dalton Odom, Joseph Chapman and...

Erla Ruth Rumsey

Erla Ruth Rumsey

Feb 13, 2010

Erla Ruth Rumsey, 88, of West Orange, died Saturday, February 13, 2010, at her home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner with Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home....

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr.

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr.

Feb 12, 2010

Thomas Richard Calvert, Sr., T.C. to his friends and family, 80, of Orange, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 12, 2010, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Reverend Rob Tibbitts officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will...

Ken Thayer

Ken Thayer

Feb 11, 2010

Kenneth Charles Thayer, 57, a lifelong resident of Orange, died on February 11 at 3:49 a.m. in Little Rock, Ark. where he was being treated for the rare blood disease light chain deposition disease. He was known by everyone as a family man who truly loved life. His loss will be felt within the entire Orange community. Thayer was born...

Paula Mason

Paula Mason

Feb 10, 2010

Paula Britain Mason, 81, of Beaumont passed away February 10, 2010, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel at 6:00 p.m. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 4:00 p.m. until service time. Mrs. Mason was born October 8,...

Fred Joseph Jody Fusilier, III

Fred Joseph Jody Fusilier, III

Feb 10, 2010

Fred Joseph "Jody" Fusilier, III, 45, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Mr. Jamie Tyler officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at the...

Bernice Lounsberry

Bernice Lounsberry

Feb 10, 2010

Bernice Lounsberry, 95, of Beaumont passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010, in Orange at Loving Care that is owned by her great granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 12,...

Louise McRae

Louise McRae

Feb 10, 2010

Alice Louise McRae, 79, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Harbor Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with burial following at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born in...

Leontine Elizabeth Standley

Leontine Elizabeth Standley

Feb 9, 2010

Funeral services for Leontine Elizabeth Standley, 87, of Beaumont, will be held Friday, February 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. A 4:00 p.m. graveside service will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Double Bayou, TX. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Ken Ballard

Ken Ballard

Feb 8, 2010

Kenneth Rahn Ballard, 72, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at North Orange Baptist Church with Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, retired pastor and Reverend Scott McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Viola C. Allen

Viola C. Allen

Feb 7, 2010

Viola Allen, 92, of Beaumont died February 7, 2010. She was born in Hickory Hill, Texas and spent most of her life in the Beaumont area. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings and one step-son, John Michael Allen. Viola is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim H. Allen; son, Larry L. Cole of Dallas;...

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz

Feb 6, 2010

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz, 83, of Bridge City, died, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Green, Reverend Anita Green, and Reverend Brad Morgan. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at...

Mary Ilene Fontenot

Mary Ilene Fontenot

Feb 5, 2010

Mary Ilene Fontenot, 58, of Bridge City, passed on Friday, February 5, 2010 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor George Cruse, Jr. Family will receive guests to celebrate her life from 5:00 p.m. till the time of service. Mary was...

Isaac Acosta

Isaac Acosta

Feb 4, 2010

Isaac Acosta, 69, of Orange, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, in Houston. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a...

Joseph William Bolton, Sr.

Joseph William Bolton, Sr.

Feb 1, 2010

Joseph William Bolton, Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2010, at Winfree Baptist Church under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Keith Royal officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m....

Winston B. Harris

Winston B. Harris

Feb 1, 2010

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Winston B. Harris, 89, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 in Beaumont, TX with his loving family at his side. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with services following at 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be...

Sam Hopkins, Jr.

Sam Hopkins, Jr.

Jan 31, 2010

Samuel Allen Hopkins, Jr., 53, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 31, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with burial following at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Orange. Born in Orange on August 8,...

Richard Malcolm Starkey, DOC

Richard Malcolm Starkey, DOC

Jan 31, 2010

Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on Sept. 14th, 1916, to Ralph M. Starkey and Florence Johnson Starkey, of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Both preceded him in death, along with his beloved step-father, Marshall L. Drew, of Orange; also, an infant sister, Naomi. Most recently deceased was his wife of 65 years, Dorothy K. Starkey. Richard is mourned by his children: Richard Lawrence Starkey...

Lillie Burch

Lillie Burch

Jan 31, 2010

Lillie Burch, 99, of West Orange, died Sunday, January 31, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. A more detailed obit will be posted Monday afternoon.

Lillie Laura Bill Burch

Lillie Laura Bill Burch

Jan 31, 2010

Lillie Laura Bill Burch was born on April 18, 1910, in Shelby County, Texas. She was the second child born to the union of Willie and Callie Withers Belsha. She died on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was reared in the Anacoca and Hornbeck area of Louisiana. She lived...

Creola Virgie Poole

Creola Virgie Poole

Jan 29, 2010

Funeral services for Creola Virgie Poole, 83, of Vidor, TX, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., February 3, 2010, at The Apostolic Church with Rev. Marvin Cole officiating and Pastor Jonathan Elms assisting. Pallbearers for the service will be Terrell Kendall, Alton Kendall, Richard R. Dyson, Jr., Shawn Hawthorne, Michael Bearden II, Nathanael Shriner, Dalton Odom, Joseph Chapman and...

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