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Mary "Babe" Shull

Mary "Babe" Shull

Apr 29, 2019

Mary “Babe” Shull, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 29, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 12:00 p.m....

James "Jim" Harold Sell

James "Jim" Harold Sell

Apr 29, 2019

James “Jim” Harold Sell, 87, of Clive, Iowa, and former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, suddenly passed away on April 29, 2019. Jim and his loving wife of 67 years, Grace Eileen Sell, moved to Iowa following Hurricane Harvey. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

James Samuel "Jimmy" Carter, III

James Samuel "Jimmy" Carter, III

Apr 28, 2019

James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Albert Champagne and Cole Clark. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Gracie Glynel Turner

Gracie Glynel Turner

Apr 27, 2019

Gracie Glynel Turner, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2019, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas with burial will follow. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk

Apr 25, 2019

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 28, 1947, he was the son of Martin Eugene Walk and Nellie Vander Kaay Walk. Jacob worked for a shipyard and served his country in the United States Military. He enjoyed fishing, shooting at targets with his...

Paul Calhoon

Paul Calhoon

Apr 22, 2019

Paul Calhoon, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Susanne "Susie" Austin Haley

Susanne "Susie" Austin Haley

Apr 21, 2019

Susanne “Susie” Austin Haley, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A private family burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 27, 1951, she was the daughter of Charles Austin and Nedra (Patterson) Austin....

Margie Marie (Kelley) "Worthy" Christopher

Margie Marie (Kelley) "Worthy" Christopher

Apr 21, 2019

Margie Marie (Kelley) “Worthy” Christopher left this world on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 to meet her heavenly Father at 73 years of age. Margie was born December 11, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from French High School and Angelo’s Business College in Beaumont. Margie married her first love and beloved husband, Edward C Worthy in 1965. God blessed...

Betty Ann Credeur

Betty Ann Credeur

Apr 20, 2019

Betty Ann Credeur Betty Ann Credeur, 58, of Bon Wier, Texas, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Rusk County, Texas, on June...

Rutha Mae Behan Riley

Rutha Mae Behan Riley

Apr 20, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Rutha Mae Behan Riley, was called home to our Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born February 8, 1926 to Thomas William and Cora Belle McDaniel Behan, Rutha was a caring, faithful individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was truly a strong woman of faith, who loved our God through her service...

Danny Glenn Seale

Danny Glenn Seale

Apr 20, 2019

Danny Glenn Seale, 72, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2019, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will be from prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on December...

Christopher Michael "Mike" Welsh

Christopher Michael "Mike" Welsh

Apr 18, 2019

Christopher “Mike” Michael Welsh, 46, of Mauriceville, passed away on April 18, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Paul Rose of First Pentecostal Church of Starks and Reverend Michael Orange of Deweyville Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...

Harry George Fulton, Jr.

Harry George Fulton, Jr.

Apr 17, 2019

Harry George Fulton, Jr. Harry George Fulton, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Mausoleum in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:00...

Harold F. "Freddy" Lee, Jr.

Harold F. "Freddy" Lee, Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

Harold F. “Freddy” Lee, Jr., 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2019, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Jerry Dwight Vickers

Jerry Dwight Vickers

Apr 13, 2019

Jerry Dwight Vickers, 67, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. An additional visitation hour will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Port Arthur,...

Charlie Maxine Fields

Charlie Maxine Fields

Apr 13, 2019

Charlie Maxine Fields Charlie Maxine Fields, 94, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Kenton, Tennessee, on August 1, 1924, she was the daughter of Charles Edwards and Nitia (McAfee) Edwards. Charlie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph...

Paul Chisum

Paul Chisum

Apr 12, 2019

Paul Chisum, 29 (for 35 years), of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral...

Jewel Juanita Magnuson

Jewel Juanita Magnuson

Apr 12, 2019

Jewel Juanita Magnuson, 88, of Pipecreek, Texas, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the loving presence of family, in the early morning hours of Friday, April 12, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will follow...

James C. Beard, Sr.

James C. Beard, Sr.

Apr 11, 2019

James C. Beard, Sr., 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2019, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson

Apr 11, 2019

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson, 79, of Lumberton, passed away on April 11, 2019, at Kountze Nursing Center in Kountze. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Monday, April 15, 2019, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sunday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Born in...

Mary "Babe" Shull

Mary "Babe" Shull

Apr 29, 2019

Mary “Babe” Shull, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 29, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 12:00 p.m....

James "Jim" Harold Sell

James "Jim" Harold Sell

Apr 29, 2019

James “Jim” Harold Sell, 87, of Clive, Iowa, and former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, suddenly passed away on April 29, 2019. Jim and his loving wife of 67 years, Grace Eileen Sell, moved to Iowa following Hurricane Harvey. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

James Samuel "Jimmy" Carter, III

James Samuel "Jimmy" Carter, III

Apr 28, 2019

James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III James Samuel “Jimmy” Carter, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Albert Champagne and Cole Clark. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Gracie Glynel Turner

Gracie Glynel Turner

Apr 27, 2019

Gracie Glynel Turner, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2019, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas with burial will follow. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk

Apr 25, 2019

Jacob Ernest Martin Walk, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 28, 1947, he was the son of Martin Eugene Walk and Nellie Vander Kaay Walk. Jacob worked for a shipyard and served his country in the United States Military. He enjoyed fishing, shooting at targets with his...

Paul Calhoon

Paul Calhoon

Apr 22, 2019

Paul Calhoon, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Susanne "Susie" Austin Haley

Susanne "Susie" Austin Haley

Apr 21, 2019

Susanne “Susie” Austin Haley, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A private family burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 27, 1951, she was the daughter of Charles Austin and Nedra (Patterson) Austin....

Margie Marie (Kelley) "Worthy" Christopher

Margie Marie (Kelley) "Worthy" Christopher

Apr 21, 2019

Margie Marie (Kelley) “Worthy” Christopher left this world on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 to meet her heavenly Father at 73 years of age. Margie was born December 11, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from French High School and Angelo’s Business College in Beaumont. Margie married her first love and beloved husband, Edward C Worthy in 1965. God blessed...

Betty Ann Credeur

Betty Ann Credeur

Apr 20, 2019

Betty Ann Credeur Betty Ann Credeur, 58, of Bon Wier, Texas, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Rusk County, Texas, on June...

Rutha Mae Behan Riley

Rutha Mae Behan Riley

Apr 20, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Rutha Mae Behan Riley, was called home to our Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born February 8, 1926 to Thomas William and Cora Belle McDaniel Behan, Rutha was a caring, faithful individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was truly a strong woman of faith, who loved our God through her service...

Danny Glenn Seale

Danny Glenn Seale

Apr 20, 2019

Danny Glenn Seale, 72, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2019, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will be from prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on December...

Christopher Michael "Mike" Welsh

Christopher Michael "Mike" Welsh

Apr 18, 2019

Christopher “Mike” Michael Welsh, 46, of Mauriceville, passed away on April 18, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Paul Rose of First Pentecostal Church of Starks and Reverend Michael Orange of Deweyville Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...

Harry George Fulton, Jr.

Harry George Fulton, Jr.

Apr 17, 2019

Harry George Fulton, Jr. Harry George Fulton, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2019, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Mausoleum in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:00...

Harold F. "Freddy" Lee, Jr.

Harold F. "Freddy" Lee, Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

Harold F. “Freddy” Lee, Jr., 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2019, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Jerry Dwight Vickers

Jerry Dwight Vickers

Apr 13, 2019

Jerry Dwight Vickers, 67, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. An additional visitation hour will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Port Arthur,...

Charlie Maxine Fields

Charlie Maxine Fields

Apr 13, 2019

Charlie Maxine Fields Charlie Maxine Fields, 94, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Kenton, Tennessee, on August 1, 1924, she was the daughter of Charles Edwards and Nitia (McAfee) Edwards. Charlie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph...

Paul Chisum

Paul Chisum

Apr 12, 2019

Paul Chisum, 29 (for 35 years), of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral...

Jewel Juanita Magnuson

Jewel Juanita Magnuson

Apr 12, 2019

Jewel Juanita Magnuson, 88, of Pipecreek, Texas, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the loving presence of family, in the early morning hours of Friday, April 12, 2019. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will follow...

James C. Beard, Sr.

James C. Beard, Sr.

Apr 11, 2019

James C. Beard, Sr., 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2019, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson

Apr 11, 2019

Bobbie (Coussou) Johnson, 79, of Lumberton, passed away on April 11, 2019, at Kountze Nursing Center in Kountze. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Monday, April 15, 2019, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sunday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Born in...

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