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  • 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...

  • Linda Lee Currie, 82, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    Linda Lee Currie, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 3, 1941,...

  • Mary Ruth Brown Frazier, 83, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    Mary Ruth Brown Frazier, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 6, 1940, she was...

  • Nancy Susan Chester Monson Martin, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 2, 2024

    Nancy Susan Chester Monson Martin of Orange passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Nancy, lovingly known to everyone as Sue, was born on...

  • Kenneth Lee Dupuis, 78, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 26, 2023

    Kenneth Lee Dupuis, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery (On County Road 062 Jasper, Texas off of Hwy 255 Sam Rayburn Pkwy) at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Claybar...

  • Roberta Draughn, 75, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    Roberta Draughn, a long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, and formerly of North Bend, Ohio, died on December 12, 2023. Roberta was born on October 17, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to Clifford Robert Meyer and Francis Parcher. Roberta spent her early life in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio areas. Roberta was a beautician by trade and a mother by choice. Roberta met, married, and began a family with the love of her life, Steve Nelson Draughn. They had been married for 55 years at...

  • David Huerta, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 19, 2023

    David Huerta was born on March 22nd, 1969, in Orange, Texas, to Daniel Huerta Sr. and Cristela Riojas Huerta and died Thursday, December 7th, 2023, in Houston. Texas David embarked on his journey with the Lord around 23 years ago, dedicating his time, mind, and soul to spread the word of God to anyone who would listen During his time among family and friends, he married his best friend and love, Belinda Pesina Huerta, and raised three sons. David Huerta built his small...

  • Thelma Whitehead Lusignan, 95, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 18, 2023

    Thelma Whitehead Lusignan, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December. 15, 2023 at the home she lived in for 68 years. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Claybar...

  • Milton Doyle Vallery, 66, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 14, 2023

    Milton Doyle Vallery, 66, a longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Long Beach, California, on February 26, 1957, he was the son...

  • Ray Joseph Berard, 97, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Ray Joseph Berard, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Rosary and Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Ray was...

  • Maxine O'Neal, 93, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Maxine O’Neal, 93, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Pelican Bay Assisted Living in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Elmer, Louisiana, on January 28, 1930, she was the daughter of R...

  • Clarence Joseph "Joey" Duhon, Jr., 67, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Clarence Joseph “Joey” Duhon, Jr., 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2023, at his home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 14, 1956, he was the son of Clarence Duhon, Sr. and Dolores Free Duhon. Joey was married to the love of his life, Beverly, for 48 years. Family was the most important thing to him. He loved having family time whenever he could. He absolutely adored his grandchildren. Joey was also a care group leader for many years. In his dow...

  • Billy G. Henagan, 89, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Billy G. Henagan, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on April 29, 1934, he...

  • Alice Ann Daniel Brennan Williams, 76, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Alice Ann Daniel Brennan Williams, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 5, 1947, she was the daughter of James Edwin Daniel and Lillie Marie Turner Daniel. Alice was the first woman to work at Gulf/Chevron, working there as an operator for 10 years. She also worked at various businesses in customer service before managing Classy Peacock for about 20 years. Alice was a devout member of Second...

  • Phillip Charles "Fuzz" Stoy, 84, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    Phillip Charles “Fuzz” Stoy, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Lance Faulkner. Born in Wann, Oklahoma, on June 19, 1939, he was the son of Fred Stoy, Sr. and Orpha (Sumner) Stoy. Phil attended Bridge Point Fellowship with his wife, Betty. He loved watching football and western movies, especially John W...

  • Harris Don Willey, 81, Mauriceville

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Harris Don Willey, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Revered Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Eaves Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Mauric...

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