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  • J. Merritt Ayers, 89, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 15, 2023

    J. Merritt Ayers, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on...

  • David "Pipaw" McPherson, 59, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 15, 2023

    David “Pipaw” McPherson, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Ronnie and Kathy’s home: 4800 Candlewick Dr. Orange, Texas 77630. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 1, 1964, he was the son of Fenton McPherson and Betty (Fontenot) McPherson. David always did his best to live his life to the fullest. He had a huge bucket list and worked hard to enjoy his time on this ea...

  • Hayden "Tank" Moore, 17, Mauriceville

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Hayden “Tank” Moore, 17, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow the service at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on Mar...

  • Gary Dean Phillips Sr., 75, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Gary Dean Phillips Sr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 11th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a 7-month battle with cancer. Gary was born on January 21st, 1948, in Norman, Oklahoma, and later moved to Texas with his mother. After graduating from Allen Military Academy, Gary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966. An injury resulted in his honorable discharge from the Marines that same year. Gary worked as an underwater welder in the Livings...

  • Terry Columbus Jacobs, Jr., 88, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Terry Columbus Jacobs, Jr., 88 of Orange, Texas passed away on August 11, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be his grandsons, Reverend Jeremy Jacobs and Reverend Timothy Jacobs. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Poplarville, Mississippi on January 1,...

  • Edna Ruth Green, 86, Deweyville

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Edna Ruth Green, age 86, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services, under the care of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Trout Creek Cemetery; Bro. Damon Bickham officiating Ruth was born on March 20, 1937, in Belgrade, Texas, to Edna (Cochran) and Amidee Woodard. She enjoyed traveling and spur of the moment road trips with Buddy, he would tell her let’s take a ride. She e...

  • Norma Jean "Jeanie" Norwood, 80, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 8, 2023

    Norma Jean “Jeanie” Norwood, 80, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 10, 1942, Jeanie was the daughter of Norman and Audrey Ellen (Ousley) Stephenson. She was a very loving woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her determination and strong willpower to accomplish anything she set her mind to. She was preceded in death by her parents; sis...

  • Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 7, 2023

    Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, of Orange, Tx, passed away on 7/30/2023 at 12:34, at St. Davids in Austin, Texas. In lieu of traditional Funeral services, we will be celebrating her life at 3 pm on August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. There will be snow cones and confetti. Bring your best whacky sunglasses and a silly hat. Born in Orange, Tx, on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of William Thrailkille and Ruby Hinch. She was a lifelong performer...

  • Rose Marie Russell, 80, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 3, 2023

    Rose Marie Russell, of Orange Texas, was born on June, 28, 1943 in Lafayette, La. She peacefully transitioned from this earth at home surrounded by loved ones on July, 31, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She had unwavering love for her family, especially her grandchildren, which she adored. Rose was an avid sports fan, and particularly loved the Dallas Cowboys and LCM Battlin’ Bears. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, cruising around the world, and going d...

  • Frances Ellen Ming, 90, Mauriceville

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 3, 2023

    Frances Ellen Ming, 90, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Shelbyville,...

  • Mildred Hebert Bozeman, 93, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 1, 2023

    Mildred Hebert Bozeman, 93, of Orange, Texas passed peacefully on July 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Larry Haynes and Keith Giblin. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 15, 1929, she was the...

  • Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 31, 2023

    Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on vacations to discover different zoo’s, Marion was a huge lover of animals. She also enjoyed furthering her education. She graduated from L...

  • Belinda Sue Sharp, 62, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 31, 2023

    Belinda Sue Sharp, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 22, 1961, she was the daughter...

  • David Gareth Purdon, Jr., 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 31, 2023

    David Gareth Purdon, Jr., 76, of Orange passed away on July 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Gathering will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Military Honors at 3:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 22, 1947, he was the son of David Gareth Purdon, Sr. and Nancy (Allen) Purdon. David proudly served his country in the United States Army from January 25, 1967, to January 24, 1969, fighting in...

  • Marietta Howington, 93, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 28, 2023

    Marietta Howington, 93, of Orange, Texas, also known as “Maya” to her grandchildren, family, and friends, passed away July 25, 2023, at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 5:00 pm to 8 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church of Orange will officiate. Burial will be Saturday, August 5 at 2:00 pm at Gre...

  • Allen Roy Romero, 80, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    Allen Roy Romero, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 23, 1942, he...

  • Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 25, 1963, he was the...

  • Evelyn Marie Forehand Denham, 88, Conroe

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    Evelyn Marie Forehand Denham was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 2, 1934. She went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2023, at her home in Conroe, Texas. She was devoted to the care of her children and grandchildren. She loved music, gardening, and most especially, the Lord. Her biggest passion in life was reading and watching British murder mysteries and true crime documentaries. Mrs. Denham also greatly enjoyed her ladies’ group at her church, especially when they w...

  • Eula Mae Campbell, 81, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on September 30, 1941, she was the daughter of Paul Bourliea and Isabel (Broussard)...

  • James Lloyd McNeil, 41, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 25, 2023

    James Lloyd McNeil, 41, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2023. A memorial service for James Lloyd McNeil will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at American Legion in Orange. Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on November 26, 1981, he was the son of James Ruffle McNeil and Denise Ann Plaisance. J ames was employed as a boilermaker and pipefitter for Turner Industries. During his free time, he enjoyed being by his pool, watching football and baseball, and...

  • Paula Pennington, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 24, 2023

    Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and GK Sampson. Paula had a very kind and caring soul. She was a teacher at West Orange-Stark Middle School and loved all of her students like her...

  • Sylvia Podjed, 92, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 24, 2023

    Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School and Harcum Jr. College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Throughout her life she volunteered for various groups, including The Exchange Club. She enjoyed...

  • Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 24, 2023

    Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be l1:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A visitation will be held before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The rosary will follow at 10:30am. Bom in Toledo, Ohio, on October 26, 1945, he was the son of Albert and Martha (Lutes)...

  • Thomas William Kinder, 64, Birchwood, Tennessee

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 24, 2023

    Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Eastland County, Texas, on October 5, 1958, he was the son of Raymond Kinder and Martha...

  • Maurine Bell, 94, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jul 20, 2023

    Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2023, at Providence Cemetery in Jacksonville, Texas. Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on November 4, 1928, she was the daughter of...

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