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Susan Lee Martin

Susan Lee Martin

Mar 20, 2025

Susan Lee Martin, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Darrell Martin and Reverend Matthew Tuttle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 11:00...

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Mar 20, 2025

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.

A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.

Larry had a passion for...

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Mar 16, 2025

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston, Texas, on...

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey

Mar 16, 2025

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.

Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...

Patricia Nell Hall

Patricia Nell Hall

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia N. Hall

Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mar 13, 2025

Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation...

Virginia Custer

Virginia Custer

Mar 13, 2025

Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...

Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Mar 12, 2025

Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....

Harold L. Hearn

Harold L. Hearn

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr., 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sally Burman.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar...

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Mar 5, 2025

Kyle Johnson Cooper, 84, of Vidor, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on March 5, 2025, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on September 22, 1940, he was the son of Doc Frank Cooper and Ruth Cooper Bishop. Kyle was a longtime supervisor at Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange...

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmie Louise Hunt, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14,...

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Mar 3, 2025

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann, 87, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.

Born in Vernonia, Oregon, on...

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

Glenn Leo Dutton

Glenn Leo Dutton

Mar 1, 2025



Glenn Leo Dutton, 86, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Clay Dutton, and his daughter-in-law, Sherry Dutton, on March 1, 2025.

He will be remembered at a graveside service held at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at Magnolia Creek Baptist Church...

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Feb 28, 2025

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Port Arthur. 

Born in Fort Worth , Texas, on August 29, 1962, she was the daughter of John Lester Tyson and Ruby Mae Soares Tyson. Vivian dedicated her life to caring for others, particularly through her long and fulfilling career as a nurse in...

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder

Feb 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at...

Susan Lee Martin

Susan Lee Martin

Mar 20, 2025

Susan Lee Martin, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Darrell Martin and Reverend Matthew Tuttle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 11:00...

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty

Mar 20, 2025

Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.

A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.

Larry had a passion for...

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Mar 16, 2025

Christopher Wynn Bilbo

Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston, Texas, on...

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey

Mar 16, 2025

Patrece Ramey

Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.

Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...

Patricia Nell Hall

Patricia Nell Hall

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia N. Hall

Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mickey Glen Taylor

Mar 13, 2025

Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation...

Virginia Custer

Virginia Custer

Mar 13, 2025

Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...

Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Mar 12, 2025

Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....

Harold L. Hearn

Harold L. Hearn

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

John Carroll Callahan, Jr.

John Carroll Callahan, Jr., 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sally Burman.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Claybar...

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Kyle Johnson Cooper

Mar 5, 2025

Kyle Johnson Cooper, 84, of Vidor, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on March 5, 2025, at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on September 22, 1940, he was the son of Doc Frank Cooper and Ruth Cooper Bishop. Kyle was a longtime supervisor at Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange...

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Jimmie Louise Hunt

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmie Louise Hunt, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14,...

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Mar 3, 2025

Alice Irene Wiszmann

Alice Irene Wiszmann, 87, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.

Born in Vernonia, Oregon, on...

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Trent Eric Dunbar

Trent Eric Dunbar, 17, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., March 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald Frank Rach

Gerald Frank Rach, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother and Deacon Tim Istre. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West...

Glenn Leo Dutton

Glenn Leo Dutton

Mar 1, 2025



Glenn Leo Dutton, 86, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, Clay Dutton, and his daughter-in-law, Sherry Dutton, on March 1, 2025.

He will be remembered at a graveside service held at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial service at Magnolia Creek Baptist Church...

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Feb 28, 2025

Vivian Lee Sedtal

Vivian Lee Sedtal, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Port Arthur. 

Born in Fort Worth , Texas, on August 29, 1962, she was the daughter of John Lester Tyson and Ruby Mae Soares Tyson. Vivian dedicated her life to caring for others, particularly through her long and fulfilling career as a nurse in...

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder

Feb 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Crowder

Margaret Ann Crowder, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at...

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