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

Tommy Lynn Henry

Tommy Lynn Henry

Dec 25, 2020

Tommy Lynn Henry, 74, of Orange, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony with McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Jimmy Glenn LaComb

Jimmy Glenn LaComb

Dec 23, 2020

Jimmy Glenn LaComb, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his son’s home in Bridge City, Texas. Jimmy was born on March 24, 1956 in Orange, Texas to Glenn John LaComb and Faye Martin LaComb. He was a 1974 graduate of Bridge City High School and graduated with a master’s degree in Psychology from Lamar University. In his early...

Jason Christopher Beard

Jason Christopher Beard

Dec 23, 2020

Jason Christopher Beard, 40, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away after his battle with cancer, on December 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas to Marion “Bubba” Beard and Paula Jones Ferguson, Jason grew up to be the embodiment of a southern gentleman. He attended Coahoma High School and graduated from Lamar University. Jason was a member of the...

Sue Ellen Ferguson

Sue Ellen Ferguson

Dec 23, 2020

Sue Ellen Ferguson, 77, passed peacefully on December 23, 2020 due to Covid complications. She was born on September 21, 1943 to Harold Rials and Mildred Gallien Allen in Orange, Texas. She attended Bridge City High School, where she met her future spouse, Texas Wayne Ferguson. They were married on September 8, 1962, after graduation. She gave birth to her...

Jimmy "Bo" Neal Hamrick Jr.

Jimmy "Bo" Neal Hamrick Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

Jimmy “Bo” Neal Hamrick, Jr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2020, in Starks, Louisiana. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 27, 1965, he was the son of Jimmy N. Hamrick, Sr. and Charlene (Williams) Hamrick. Bo worked as a sandblaster and painter for Brock Industries for many years. He was an avid horseback rider, with many...

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier, 39, of Bridge City, passed away on December 22, 2020. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Claybar...

Robert H. Couser

Robert H. Couser

Dec 22, 2020

Robert H. Couser was born on January 18, 1931 in Prosper, TX. He was raised working on the family farm land until Bob’s father’s death when Bob was twelve. After his death, his Mother moved the family to McKinney to work in nursing. He graduated from McKinney High School where he played on the football team. Shortly after graduation, he...

Charles "Bill" Bellard

Charles "Bill" Bellard

Dec 21, 2020

Charles “Bill” Bellard, 73, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Claybar...

Dusty Fenner

Dusty Fenner

Dec 21, 2020

Dusty Fenner, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Texas, on April 11, 1949, she was the daughter of Dorothy “Dot” (Bailey) Brand. Dusty was a kindhearted woman who loved her family immensely. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was proud to be their Meme. Dusty always enjoyed having her...

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith

Dec 21, 2020

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith, 72, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will begin prior to the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Lonney Lee Lawrence

Lonney Lee Lawrence

Dec 20, 2020

Lonney Lee Lawrence, 69, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2020, in Beaumont. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 1, 1951, he was the son of Bobby G. Lawrence and Phyllis R. (Bolles) Lawrence. Lonney graduated from Bridge...

James "Jimmy" Charles Jones

James "Jimmy" Charles Jones

Dec 20, 2020

James Charles Jones, 80, of Orange, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, December 20, 2020. Jimmy was born March 24, 1940 in Annona, Texas. He was the son of Homer Grady and Mary (Warthan) Jones. After graduating Stark High School, Jimmy served his country in the United States Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Chevron...

Annie Lee Belanger

Annie Lee Belanger

Dec 19, 2020

Annie Lee Belanger, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2020, in Austin, Texas. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont for the family. Born in Pulaski, Tennessee, on April 17, 1929, she was the daughter of Robert Clinton and Ethel Mae (Durham) Carvell. Annie loved tending to her yard, including...

Jerry Wayne Belcher

Jerry Wayne Belcher

Dec 18, 2020

Jerry Wayne Belcher, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 23, 1945, he was the son of Boyd and Edith (Harrison) Belcher. For the majority of his life, Jerry was a bricklayer, alongside his brothers and father. Some of his passions outside of work...

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn

Dec 17, 2020

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn, 98, of Beaumont, died Thursday, December 17, 2020. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Monday, December 21, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Officiating will be Mr. Dennis Gunn and Bishop Kevin Malouf. Born in...

Linda Lou Nichols

Linda Lou Nichols

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Lou Nichols, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 25, 1947, she was the daughter of Charles Mitchell Sweezy and Agnes (Tompkins) Sweezy. Linda was a graduate of Little Cypress...

Debra "Debbie" Sue Howes

Debra "Debbie" Sue Howes

Dec 16, 2020

Debra “Debbie” Sue Howes, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2020, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. Born in Wichita, Texas,...

Donna Lee Jenkins

Donna Lee Jenkins

Dec 16, 2020

Donna Lee Jenkins, 75, of Hull, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on October 2, 1945, she was the daughter of Jim Lee Plant and Dorothy (Jackie) Kendrick. Donna was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the owner of the J Bar J Ranch. Donna was a strong...

Harry Henderson Corbett, II

Harry Henderson Corbett, II

Dec 16, 2020

Harry Henderson Corbett II, 70, of Orange, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jon Brinlee of Winfree Baptist Church. Born in Burnett, Texas,...

Mark E. "Chuck" Burch

Mark E. "Chuck" Burch

Dec 16, 2020

Mark E. “Chuck” Burch, 85, of Orange, passed away on December 16, 2020, at his home of nearly 50 years, with his loving wife, Cora Sue, by his side. Born on October 20, 1935, in Orange, Texas, Chuck was raised in a strong, loving home that prioritized family, faith and hard work. He met Cora Sue Roberts, the love of...

Tommy Lynn Henry

Tommy Lynn Henry

Dec 25, 2020

Tommy Lynn Henry, 74, of Orange, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony with McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Jimmy Glenn LaComb

Jimmy Glenn LaComb

Dec 23, 2020

Jimmy Glenn LaComb, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his son’s home in Bridge City, Texas. Jimmy was born on March 24, 1956 in Orange, Texas to Glenn John LaComb and Faye Martin LaComb. He was a 1974 graduate of Bridge City High School and graduated with a master’s degree in Psychology from Lamar University. In his early...

Jason Christopher Beard

Jason Christopher Beard

Dec 23, 2020

Jason Christopher Beard, 40, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away after his battle with cancer, on December 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas to Marion “Bubba” Beard and Paula Jones Ferguson, Jason grew up to be the embodiment of a southern gentleman. He attended Coahoma High School and graduated from Lamar University. Jason was a member of the...

Sue Ellen Ferguson

Sue Ellen Ferguson

Dec 23, 2020

Sue Ellen Ferguson, 77, passed peacefully on December 23, 2020 due to Covid complications. She was born on September 21, 1943 to Harold Rials and Mildred Gallien Allen in Orange, Texas. She attended Bridge City High School, where she met her future spouse, Texas Wayne Ferguson. They were married on September 8, 1962, after graduation. She gave birth to her...

Jimmy "Bo" Neal Hamrick Jr.

Jimmy "Bo" Neal Hamrick Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

Jimmy “Bo” Neal Hamrick, Jr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2020, in Starks, Louisiana. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 27, 1965, he was the son of Jimmy N. Hamrick, Sr. and Charlene (Williams) Hamrick. Bo worked as a sandblaster and painter for Brock Industries for many years. He was an avid horseback rider, with many...

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth Nicole Sonnier, 39, of Bridge City, passed away on December 22, 2020. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Claybar...

Robert H. Couser

Robert H. Couser

Dec 22, 2020

Robert H. Couser was born on January 18, 1931 in Prosper, TX. He was raised working on the family farm land until Bob’s father’s death when Bob was twelve. After his death, his Mother moved the family to McKinney to work in nursing. He graduated from McKinney High School where he played on the football team. Shortly after graduation, he...

Charles "Bill" Bellard

Charles "Bill" Bellard

Dec 21, 2020

Charles “Bill” Bellard, 73, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Claybar...

Dusty Fenner

Dusty Fenner

Dec 21, 2020

Dusty Fenner, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Texas, on April 11, 1949, she was the daughter of Dorothy “Dot” (Bailey) Brand. Dusty was a kindhearted woman who loved her family immensely. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was proud to be their Meme. Dusty always enjoyed having her...

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith

Dec 21, 2020

Dr. Sheila (Donnaud) Smith, 72, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will begin prior to the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Lonney Lee Lawrence

Lonney Lee Lawrence

Dec 20, 2020

Lonney Lee Lawrence, 69, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2020, in Beaumont. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 1, 1951, he was the son of Bobby G. Lawrence and Phyllis R. (Bolles) Lawrence. Lonney graduated from Bridge...

James "Jimmy" Charles Jones

James "Jimmy" Charles Jones

Dec 20, 2020

James Charles Jones, 80, of Orange, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, December 20, 2020. Jimmy was born March 24, 1940 in Annona, Texas. He was the son of Homer Grady and Mary (Warthan) Jones. After graduating Stark High School, Jimmy served his country in the United States Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Chevron...

Annie Lee Belanger

Annie Lee Belanger

Dec 19, 2020

Annie Lee Belanger, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2020, in Austin, Texas. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont for the family. Born in Pulaski, Tennessee, on April 17, 1929, she was the daughter of Robert Clinton and Ethel Mae (Durham) Carvell. Annie loved tending to her yard, including...

Jerry Wayne Belcher

Jerry Wayne Belcher

Dec 18, 2020

Jerry Wayne Belcher, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 23, 1945, he was the son of Boyd and Edith (Harrison) Belcher. For the majority of his life, Jerry was a bricklayer, alongside his brothers and father. Some of his passions outside of work...

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn

Dec 17, 2020

Jessie Margaret Pennington Gunn, 98, of Beaumont, died Thursday, December 17, 2020. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Monday, December 21, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Officiating will be Mr. Dennis Gunn and Bishop Kevin Malouf. Born in...

Linda Lou Nichols

Linda Lou Nichols

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Lou Nichols, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 25, 1947, she was the daughter of Charles Mitchell Sweezy and Agnes (Tompkins) Sweezy. Linda was a graduate of Little Cypress...

Debra "Debbie" Sue Howes

Debra "Debbie" Sue Howes

Dec 16, 2020

Debra “Debbie” Sue Howes, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2020, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. Born in Wichita, Texas,...

Donna Lee Jenkins

Donna Lee Jenkins

Dec 16, 2020

Donna Lee Jenkins, 75, of Hull, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on October 2, 1945, she was the daughter of Jim Lee Plant and Dorothy (Jackie) Kendrick. Donna was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the owner of the J Bar J Ranch. Donna was a strong...

Harry Henderson Corbett, II

Harry Henderson Corbett, II

Dec 16, 2020

Harry Henderson Corbett II, 70, of Orange, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jon Brinlee of Winfree Baptist Church. Born in Burnett, Texas,...

Mark E. "Chuck" Burch

Mark E. "Chuck" Burch

Dec 16, 2020

Mark E. “Chuck” Burch, 85, of Orange, passed away on December 16, 2020, at his home of nearly 50 years, with his loving wife, Cora Sue, by his side. Born on October 20, 1935, in Orange, Texas, Chuck was raised in a strong, loving home that prioritized family, faith and hard work. He met Cora Sue Roberts, the love of...

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