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

Hugh Dean Ray

Hugh Dean Ray

Jul 30, 2021

Hugh Dean Ray, 77, of Orange, passed away on July 30, 2021, in New Braunfels. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Chip Anthony. Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on October 3, 1943, he was the son of Noble Ray and...

Larry Jackson Potter Sr.

Larry Jackson Potter Sr.

Jul 30, 2021

Larry Jackson Potter, Sr. Larry Potter, Sr., 74, of Sulphur, passed away on July 30, 2021, in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will be held under the direction...

Susie Ann James

Susie Ann James

Jul 29, 2021

Susie Ann James, 66, of Orange, passed away July 29, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

William Franklin Sharp IV

William Franklin Sharp IV

Jul 29, 2021

William Franklin Sharp IV, 91, of China, Texas passed away on July 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., August 4, 2021, at Davilla Cemetery in Davilla, Texas. Born...

James Ewell Jackson

James Ewell Jackson

Jul 28, 2021

James Ewell Jackson II., 77, of Orange, passed away on July 28, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Dolton, Alabama, on April 3, 1944, he was the son of James Ewell Jackson and Theresa (Willis) Jackson. James professionally raced motocross for years and enjoyed every thrilling second of it. He and his wife drove trucks cross country, making memories through every...

Max Wilburn Staudt

Max Wilburn Staudt

Jul 27, 2021

Max Wilburn Staudt, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2021 Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5th. Mass services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Sinclair Oubre officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko

Jul 26, 2021

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko, 58, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 26th, 2021 with family in West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Damon Bickham, pastor...

Amber Lekeysha Levette

Amber Lekeysha Levette

Jul 25, 2021

Amber Lekeysha Levette, 29, of Orange, passed away on July 25, 2021, in Beaumont. Home going services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks and First Lady Abigal Brooks of Full Gospel Holy Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Joel Patrick Jennings

Joel Patrick Jennings

Jul 24, 2021

Joel Patrick Jennings, 71, of Port Neches, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 17, 1950, he was the son of Joel H. Jennings and Mattie Jeweline (Cooper) Jennings. Joel loved maintaining his yard and spending time with his dogs, Beauregard and Babe. He enjoyed fishing at Toledo Bend Lake with EB and...

Charles Louis Bauer

Charles Louis Bauer

Jul 24, 2021

Charles Louis Bauer, 82, of Beaumont, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo, Texas. Born in Wharton, Texas, on March 13, 1939, he was the son of Willam Bauer and Lola Elizabeth (Byerley) Bauer. Charles retired from Southland...

Tuff Randall Fuselier

Tuff Randall Fuselier

Jul 22, 2021

Tuff Fuselier, 1, of Bridge City, passed away on July 22, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...

Homer Bennett "Ben" Thomas Jr.

Homer Bennett "Ben" Thomas Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

Homer Bennett “Ben” Thomas, Jr., 69, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed away on July 22, 2021, from complications of Covid-19. There are no adequate words to describe what he meant to his family and friends. He leaves behind a lasting legacy that we can all strive to attain because of the lessons he taught us while on Earth. “Dear Heavenly Father,...

Claudia Ann Sager

Claudia Ann Sager

Jul 21, 2021

Claudia Ann Sager, 79, of China, passed away on July 21, 2021, in Beaumont. We are asking friends and family to join us at Claybar Funeral Home, in Beaumont, on August 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., to gather and celebrate her life. We will have coffee, tea, and desserts (her favorites) available. Memorial service will begin at...

Patsy Kibbe Gifford

Patsy Kibbe Gifford

Jul 21, 2021

Patsy Kibbe Gifford, 89, of Bridge City, passed away on July 21, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jack Comer, services will be concluded at the church and Patsy’s final resting place will be Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m.,...

Bobbie Jean Harvey

Bobbie Jean Harvey

Jul 20, 2021

Bobbie Jean Harvey, 89, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away July 20, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. July 27, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City with Bro. Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m., 1 hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in...

Francis Tucker

Francis Tucker

Jul 17, 2021

Francis Tucker, 84, of Orange, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Logan of Word of Life Church in Groves. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July...

Doris Faye Welch

Doris Faye Welch

Jul 15, 2021

Doris Faye Welch, 87, of Orange, passed away on July 15, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday July 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Pastor Dale Lee of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

Ronald Perea

Ronald Perea

Jul 15, 2021

Ronald Perea, 77, of Orange,Texas, went home to rest on July 15, 2021, in Katy, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m.,Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m....

Robert W. Olson

Robert W. Olson

Jul 13, 2021

Robert W. Olson, 79, of Beaumont, passed away on July 13, 2021. A graveside service for Robert will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Born in Gladewater, Texas, on April 5, 1942, he was the son of Oliver Wendell Olson and Wilma Elizabeth Fuchs. Robert graduated from Nederland High School...

Martha Beard

Martha Beard

Jul 13, 2021

Martha Beard, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on July 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a rosary starting at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, at Claybar...

Hugh Dean Ray

Hugh Dean Ray

Jul 30, 2021

Hugh Dean Ray, 77, of Orange, passed away on July 30, 2021, in New Braunfels. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Chip Anthony. Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on October 3, 1943, he was the son of Noble Ray and...

Larry Jackson Potter Sr.

Larry Jackson Potter Sr.

Jul 30, 2021

Larry Jackson Potter, Sr. Larry Potter, Sr., 74, of Sulphur, passed away on July 30, 2021, in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will be held under the direction...

Susie Ann James

Susie Ann James

Jul 29, 2021

Susie Ann James, 66, of Orange, passed away July 29, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

William Franklin Sharp IV

William Franklin Sharp IV

Jul 29, 2021

William Franklin Sharp IV, 91, of China, Texas passed away on July 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., August 4, 2021, at Davilla Cemetery in Davilla, Texas. Born...

James Ewell Jackson

James Ewell Jackson

Jul 28, 2021

James Ewell Jackson II., 77, of Orange, passed away on July 28, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Dolton, Alabama, on April 3, 1944, he was the son of James Ewell Jackson and Theresa (Willis) Jackson. James professionally raced motocross for years and enjoyed every thrilling second of it. He and his wife drove trucks cross country, making memories through every...

Max Wilburn Staudt

Max Wilburn Staudt

Jul 27, 2021

Max Wilburn Staudt, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2021 Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5th. Mass services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Sinclair Oubre officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko

Jul 26, 2021

Tammie Marie Hollis Zerko, 58, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 26th, 2021 with family in West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Damon Bickham, pastor...

Amber Lekeysha Levette

Amber Lekeysha Levette

Jul 25, 2021

Amber Lekeysha Levette, 29, of Orange, passed away on July 25, 2021, in Beaumont. Home going services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks and First Lady Abigal Brooks of Full Gospel Holy Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Joel Patrick Jennings

Joel Patrick Jennings

Jul 24, 2021

Joel Patrick Jennings, 71, of Port Neches, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 17, 1950, he was the son of Joel H. Jennings and Mattie Jeweline (Cooper) Jennings. Joel loved maintaining his yard and spending time with his dogs, Beauregard and Babe. He enjoyed fishing at Toledo Bend Lake with EB and...

Charles Louis Bauer

Charles Louis Bauer

Jul 24, 2021

Charles Louis Bauer, 82, of Beaumont, passed away on July 24, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in El Campo, Texas. Born in Wharton, Texas, on March 13, 1939, he was the son of Willam Bauer and Lola Elizabeth (Byerley) Bauer. Charles retired from Southland...

Tuff Randall Fuselier

Tuff Randall Fuselier

Jul 22, 2021

Tuff Fuselier, 1, of Bridge City, passed away on July 22, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...

Homer Bennett "Ben" Thomas Jr.

Homer Bennett "Ben" Thomas Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

Homer Bennett “Ben” Thomas, Jr., 69, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed away on July 22, 2021, from complications of Covid-19. There are no adequate words to describe what he meant to his family and friends. He leaves behind a lasting legacy that we can all strive to attain because of the lessons he taught us while on Earth. “Dear Heavenly Father,...

Claudia Ann Sager

Claudia Ann Sager

Jul 21, 2021

Claudia Ann Sager, 79, of China, passed away on July 21, 2021, in Beaumont. We are asking friends and family to join us at Claybar Funeral Home, in Beaumont, on August 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., to gather and celebrate her life. We will have coffee, tea, and desserts (her favorites) available. Memorial service will begin at...

Patsy Kibbe Gifford

Patsy Kibbe Gifford

Jul 21, 2021

Patsy Kibbe Gifford, 89, of Bridge City, passed away on July 21, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jack Comer, services will be concluded at the church and Patsy’s final resting place will be Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m.,...

Bobbie Jean Harvey

Bobbie Jean Harvey

Jul 20, 2021

Bobbie Jean Harvey, 89, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away July 20, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. July 27, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City with Bro. Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m., 1 hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in...

Francis Tucker

Francis Tucker

Jul 17, 2021

Francis Tucker, 84, of Orange, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Logan of Word of Life Church in Groves. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July...

Doris Faye Welch

Doris Faye Welch

Jul 15, 2021

Doris Faye Welch, 87, of Orange, passed away on July 15, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday July 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Pastor Dale Lee of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

Ronald Perea

Ronald Perea

Jul 15, 2021

Ronald Perea, 77, of Orange,Texas, went home to rest on July 15, 2021, in Katy, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m.,Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m....

Robert W. Olson

Robert W. Olson

Jul 13, 2021

Robert W. Olson, 79, of Beaumont, passed away on July 13, 2021. A graveside service for Robert will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Born in Gladewater, Texas, on April 5, 1942, he was the son of Oliver Wendell Olson and Wilma Elizabeth Fuchs. Robert graduated from Nederland High School...

Martha Beard

Martha Beard

Jul 13, 2021

Martha Beard, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on July 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a rosary starting at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, at Claybar...

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