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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

John William West

John William West

May 2, 2008

Funeral services for J.W. "Johnny" West were held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with an interment service at 2:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Reverend F. E. Derryberry, pastor of Suburban Acres Baptist Church officiated. Visitation was from 4 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Johnny was...

Susan Denise Morton

Susan Denise Morton

May 1, 2008

Susan Denise Morton, 51, of Payson AZ, was called to rest in heaven on May 1st, 2008. Susan was born in Orange, TX on Dec. 25th, 1956. She was a graduate of Vidor High School and lived in the Vidor area for about 28 years. In the early 90's she moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ and resided in...

Mary Virginia Jean Smith

Mary Virginia Jean Smith

Apr 30, 2008

Mary Virginia Jean Smith, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at her home. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Reverend Wesley Blanton of Oakwood Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the...

Allen Eugene Burch

Allen Eugene Burch

Apr 29, 2008

Funeral services for Allen Eugene Burch, 94, of Beaumont, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in Jeanerette Methodist Cemetery in Jeanerette, LA. Mr. Burch was...

J.T. Harrison

J.T. Harrison

Apr 29, 2008

J.T. Harrison, 85, long time resident of West Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas following a lengthy illness. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008, at...

Jewel Regan

Jewel Regan

Apr 28, 2008

Jewel "Judy" Campbell Regan, Granny, 88, of Orange, entered her eternal rest on Monday, April 28, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. Francis Catholic Community, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas. Father Michael Strother will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation...

Eunice Ernst

Eunice Ernst

Apr 28, 2008

Eunice "Polly" Gibson Ernst, 77, of Orange, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Interment will be at Fountain Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Polly was born February 16, 1931, in...

Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey

Apr 27, 2008

Susan "Sue" Bailey, 84, of Bridge City, passed away, on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Reverend Bob Boone of First Baptist Church in Bridge City will officiate. Interment will follow at Stephenson Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m....

Rachel E. Smith

Rachel E. Smith

Apr 27, 2008

Rachel E. Smith 81, of Bridge City died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Orange. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mel Ervin. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April...

John Lacy Creswell

John Lacy Creswell

Apr 26, 2008

John Lacy "Cres" Creswell, 91, of Bridge City, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Reverend Jim McClintock will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral...

Paul Dennis Baker, Sr.

Paul Dennis Baker, Sr.

Apr 26, 2008

Paul "Pop" Baker, Sr., 65, a lifelong resident of Loeb, Texas passed away April 26, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of Amith "Pugh" Baker and Louise Snider Baker. He retired from Blume Tree Service. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Leatherwood...

Ray Herman

Ray Herman

Apr 25, 2008

Raymond John "Ray" Herman, 84, of Orange, entered his eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2008, after a long and lengthy illness. He fought a courageous fight and was steadfast in his faith and was determined to regain his health. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

William Bill White, Jr

William Bill White, Jr

Apr 23, 2008

Memorial services for William "Bill" White, 71, of Orange, TX and formerly of Beaumont, TX, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive guests that morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pastor Ruby Nelson of St. Paul's United Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. White was born September 18,...

Alberta DeMary

Alberta DeMary

Apr 23, 2008

Alberta "Bert" DeMary, 93, of the McLewis Community, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with the Reverend Keith Royal, pastor of Winfree Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in the McLewis Community. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Friday at...

Richard L. Turner

Richard L. Turner

Apr 22, 2008

Richard L. Turner, 86, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, TX. Reverend Martin Smith of Bandera Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will follow at Bandera Cemetery in Bandera, TX. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at...

Pam Graves

Pam Graves

Apr 21, 2008

Pam Graves, 53, lifelong resident of Port Arthur passed away April 21, 2008. She was born June 10, 1954 in Port Arthur to Vernon L. and Essie Mae Graves. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie; father, Vernon Graves, and brother, Ralph Graves. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Essie Mae and Cliff Ward of Port...

Pam Graves

Pam Graves

Apr 21, 2008

Pam Graves, 53, lifelong resident of Port Arthur passed away April 21, 2008. She was born June 10, 1954 in Port Arthur to Vernon L. and Essie Mae Graves. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie; father, Vernon Graves, and brother, Ralph Graves. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Essie Mae and Cliff Ward of Port...

Aaron Jacks

Aaron Jacks

Apr 21, 2008

Aaron Jacks, 89, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at Orange Villa in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Pastor Rocky Guerrero, chaplain of Harbor Hospice will officiate. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home....

Margaret Sutherland Davis

Margaret Sutherland Davis

Apr 20, 2008

Margaret Sutherland Davis, 80, of Bridge City, died peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Orange. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Miller of First Baptist Church in Groves. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will...

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff

Apr 19, 2008

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff, 78, formerly of Orange passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her home in Bridge City. Funeral service will be held at11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held...

John William West

John William West

May 2, 2008

Funeral services for J.W. "Johnny" West were held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with an interment service at 2:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Reverend F. E. Derryberry, pastor of Suburban Acres Baptist Church officiated. Visitation was from 4 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Johnny was...

Susan Denise Morton

Susan Denise Morton

May 1, 2008

Susan Denise Morton, 51, of Payson AZ, was called to rest in heaven on May 1st, 2008. Susan was born in Orange, TX on Dec. 25th, 1956. She was a graduate of Vidor High School and lived in the Vidor area for about 28 years. In the early 90's she moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ and resided in...

Mary Virginia Jean Smith

Mary Virginia Jean Smith

Apr 30, 2008

Mary Virginia Jean Smith, 63, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at her home. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Reverend Wesley Blanton of Oakwood Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at the...

Allen Eugene Burch

Allen Eugene Burch

Apr 29, 2008

Funeral services for Allen Eugene Burch, 94, of Beaumont, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in Jeanerette Methodist Cemetery in Jeanerette, LA. Mr. Burch was...

J.T. Harrison

J.T. Harrison

Apr 29, 2008

J.T. Harrison, 85, long time resident of West Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas following a lengthy illness. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008, at...

Jewel Regan

Jewel Regan

Apr 28, 2008

Jewel "Judy" Campbell Regan, Granny, 88, of Orange, entered her eternal rest on Monday, April 28, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. Francis Catholic Community, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas. Father Michael Strother will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation...

Eunice Ernst

Eunice Ernst

Apr 28, 2008

Eunice "Polly" Gibson Ernst, 77, of Orange, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Interment will be at Fountain Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Polly was born February 16, 1931, in...

Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey

Apr 27, 2008

Susan "Sue" Bailey, 84, of Bridge City, passed away, on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Reverend Bob Boone of First Baptist Church in Bridge City will officiate. Interment will follow at Stephenson Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m....

Rachel E. Smith

Rachel E. Smith

Apr 27, 2008

Rachel E. Smith 81, of Bridge City died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Orange. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mel Ervin. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April...

John Lacy Creswell

John Lacy Creswell

Apr 26, 2008

John Lacy "Cres" Creswell, 91, of Bridge City, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Reverend Jim McClintock will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral...

Paul Dennis Baker, Sr.

Paul Dennis Baker, Sr.

Apr 26, 2008

Paul "Pop" Baker, Sr., 65, a lifelong resident of Loeb, Texas passed away April 26, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of Amith "Pugh" Baker and Louise Snider Baker. He retired from Blume Tree Service. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Leatherwood...

Ray Herman

Ray Herman

Apr 25, 2008

Raymond John "Ray" Herman, 84, of Orange, entered his eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2008, after a long and lengthy illness. He fought a courageous fight and was steadfast in his faith and was determined to regain his health. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

William Bill White, Jr

William Bill White, Jr

Apr 23, 2008

Memorial services for William "Bill" White, 71, of Orange, TX and formerly of Beaumont, TX, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive guests that morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pastor Ruby Nelson of St. Paul's United Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. White was born September 18,...

Alberta DeMary

Alberta DeMary

Apr 23, 2008

Alberta "Bert" DeMary, 93, of the McLewis Community, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with the Reverend Keith Royal, pastor of Winfree Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in the McLewis Community. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Friday at...

Richard L. Turner

Richard L. Turner

Apr 22, 2008

Richard L. Turner, 86, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, TX. Reverend Martin Smith of Bandera Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will follow at Bandera Cemetery in Bandera, TX. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at...

Pam Graves

Pam Graves

Apr 21, 2008

Pam Graves, 53, lifelong resident of Port Arthur passed away April 21, 2008. She was born June 10, 1954 in Port Arthur to Vernon L. and Essie Mae Graves. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie; father, Vernon Graves, and brother, Ralph Graves. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Essie Mae and Cliff Ward of Port...

Pam Graves

Pam Graves

Apr 21, 2008

Pam Graves, 53, lifelong resident of Port Arthur passed away April 21, 2008. She was born June 10, 1954 in Port Arthur to Vernon L. and Essie Mae Graves. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie; father, Vernon Graves, and brother, Ralph Graves. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Essie Mae and Cliff Ward of Port...

Aaron Jacks

Aaron Jacks

Apr 21, 2008

Aaron Jacks, 89, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at Orange Villa in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Pastor Rocky Guerrero, chaplain of Harbor Hospice will officiate. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home....

Margaret Sutherland Davis

Margaret Sutherland Davis

Apr 20, 2008

Margaret Sutherland Davis, 80, of Bridge City, died peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Orange. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Miller of First Baptist Church in Groves. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will...

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff

Apr 19, 2008

Norma Lee Pearson Gilbert Cardiff, 78, formerly of Orange passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her home in Bridge City. Funeral service will be held at11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held...

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