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  • Rhonda Martin Patricia Brickey, 64, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Rhonda Martin Patricia Brickey, age 64 passed away at her home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, she was the daughter of Huey and Betty Martin. Rhonda devoted her life to creating a warm and loving home to her loved ones. Born with a love for sports, Rhonda’s journey in basketball began from an early age and continued with that passion to be a devoted fan throughout her life. While sports held a special place in her heart, Rhonda’s talents extended beyond the court. She had an...

  • Maxie Harold Neely, Sr., 86, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 5, 2024

    Maxie Harold Neely, Sr., 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on August 9, 1937, he was the son of Walter Jake...

  • Jonathon Ray Candelaria, 37, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 5, 2024

    Jonathon Ray Candelaria, 37, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2024, at home. Jon was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 28, 1986, to proud parents Leandro Candelaria and Denna Funderburk Baronet (Candelaria). He was a resident of Orange with his loving wife, Melanie James. Jon loved visiting family and friends more than anything. He loved to go swimming and canoeing, listening to music and drawing his artwork. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting...

  • Cheryl Marie Granger, 71, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 1, 2024

    Cheryl Marie Granger, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Rosary service will begin at...

  • Michele Moore, 83 Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 1, 2024

    Michele Moore, 83 of Orange, TX passed away peacefully on the morning of January 28, 2024. An informal visitation will be held for Michele from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral home in Orange on the afternoon of Friday February 2, 2024. Her cremains will be laid to rest at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery at a later date. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born to Jim and Mollie Selman of Orange on 02/12/40. Throughout her...

  • Christian Garcia, 51, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 30, 2024

    Christian Garcia, 51, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Dawson County, Texas, on January 13, 1973, he was the son of Tony Hernandez and Mary Louise Hernandez. Christian had a special talent for doing Scooby Doo impressions, which never failed to make everyone laugh. He also had a green thumb and possessed an undeniable love for nature. He found great solace in gardening and nurturing plants. In the kitchen, Christian...

  • Ruby Jean Wimberley, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 29, 2024

    Ruby Jean Wimberley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM., then a vigil from 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM, and a Rosary from 1:40 PM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 14, 1936; her mother was Jeanette E. Reynolds Mozingo...

  • Geraldine "Jerry" Buxton Reedy, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 29, 2024

    Geraldine “Jerry” Buxton Reedy, a former longtime resident of Orange, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. She had been a resident of Arvada for the last seven years. Born in Starks, Louisiana on January 21, 1927, Jerry was the daughter of Haston Buxton and Georgiana (Doiron) Buxton and was a graduate of Starks High School. In 1945, Jerry moved to Orange where on June 5, 1951, she married Thomas Wilson Reedy. She was a homemaker and member of First Uni...

  • Jeannie Marie Lobb, 75, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 23, 2024

    Jeannie Marie Lobb, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Clear Lake, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother of Cowboy Church in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Edgerly, Louisiana, on April 17, 1948, she was the daughter of John...

  • Cedric Stout, 102 , Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 23, 2024

    Cedric Stout, 102 years old, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Leonville, Louisiana, on November 7, 1921, he was...

  • James Darrell Royer, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 22, 2024

    James Darrell Royer, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on March 14, 1942, he was the son of Adolph Royer and Genevieve (Foux) Royer. Throughout his career, Darrell served as a security guard for Patriots Security. His commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of others was commendable. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Darrell was known for his warm and affectionate nature. He...

  • Landon Joseph Delahoussaye, 18, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 22, 2024

    Landon Joseph Delahoussaye, 18, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A Rosary will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with a visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. In cherished memory of Landon Joseph Delahoussaye, a bright soul who left us too soon. He came into the world...

  • Peggy Ann Harrison, 84, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 22, 2024

    Peggy Ann Harrison, 84 of Orange passed away on January 18, 2024 by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday January 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Rowena Tx, on May 20, 1939, she was the daughter of Ervin...

  • Robert Joseph Crew, 93,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 18, 2024

    Away from the body… at home with our Lord. Robert Joseph Crew, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bobby was born October 16th to Irma and Henry Crew in Orange Texas where he lived and worked his entire life. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School where he excelled at basketball. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, J...

  • Robert Jeffery, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 16, 2024

    Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along with Pastor Keith who led his congregation at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Having been born in Joliet, Illinois and growing up in Texas, how can we tel...

  • Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, Zwolle, Louisiana

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 15, 2024

    Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of work that kept him busy. One could often find him pursuing his favorite pastime – fishing. His love for boating went hand in h...

  • Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2024

    Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...

  • Richard Dale "Bubba" Cheatwood, Jr., 41, Deweyville

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 11, 2024

    Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Ora...

  • Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 11, 2024

    Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 22, 1953, he was the son of Cliff Joseph and...

  • Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, 86, Spring

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, age 86, passed into the arms of Jesus from her home in Spring, Texas on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 28, 1937, in Orange, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen Lilly. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...

  • Alfred Lavail Perkins, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    Alfred Lavail Perkins, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on September 11, 1947, he was the son of Willard Perkins and Stella Mae (Verdine) Perkins. Alfred began his career as an insulator and dedicated many years to honing his craft. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alfred's true legacy lies in the love he shared with his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Katie and a caring father to...

  • Patricia Ann Hudson, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    Patricia Ann Hudson passed away peacefully at her home in Orange on December 23, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1935, to parents Leander Chauffepied and Grace Miller Linder. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted mother and homemaker, she also ran a daycare and worked for her church for many years. She was a very charitable person who donated to several charities. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents,...

  • Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr., 90, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 9, 2024

    Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas passed from this life into the portals of heaven, December 31, 2023. He was born to Amos Leonard Dorsey and Vira Parrish Dorsey in East Texas, October 10, 1933. Known as “Bill” to family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents A. L. and Vira Dorsey, stepmother, Lula Simmons Dorsey and by the love of his life, Moyse Sellers Dorsey. She passed just nine months prior to his death. He is survived by two sons, Clifton Lav...

  • Brandon D. Willingham, 59, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 5, 2024

    Brandon D. Willingham died on January 3rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was known for his practical jokes and funny disposition. He suffered a lifetime of diabetes and later in life kidney failure. Brandon was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1964. He shared an adventurous life with his friends, never failing a dare and never backing down from leading the "boys" to do more. He met the love of his life Denise, in 1989, and never looked back. They shared 2...

  • Irene Marie Stevens, 96, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    Irene Marie Stevens, 96, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with...

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