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Tina Sue Faul

Tina Sue Faul

Dec 25, 2017

Tina Sue Faul, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Flipper Doolittle, of Outlaw Bible Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Bobbie Jo McGuire

Bobbie Jo McGuire

Dec 23, 2017

Bobbie Jo McGuire, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2017, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Royal. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2017, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange....

John David Raughton Sr.

John David Raughton Sr.

Dec 22, 2017

John David Raughton, Sr., 68, of Gist, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2017, at his home. A cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Century, Florida, on October 31, 1949, he was the son of Loyce Dallas “L.D” Raughton, Sr. and Mattie Lou (Braxton) Raughton. John worked for West Orange Stark...

Roger Brister

Roger Brister

Dec 21, 2017

Roger Brister, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 26,...

Larry Milton Harris

Larry Milton Harris

Dec 21, 2017

Larry Milton Harris, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,...

Mary Joyce Guidry

Mary Joyce Guidry

Dec 21, 2017

Mary Joyce Guidry, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Greg Edwards. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Nelda Rose Morgan

Nelda Rose Morgan

Dec 21, 2017

Nelda Rose Morgan, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on February 13, 1944, she was the daughter of Tootie and Inez Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert Morgan; nephew, John Sonnier; sister, Florence Sonnier;...

Sam L. Street

Sam L. Street

Dec 21, 2017

Sam L. Street, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Magnolia, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017...

Louis "L.C." Gossett

Louis "L.C." Gossett

Dec 20, 2017

Louis C. Gossett, 91, of West Orange, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Robbie Puckett,...

Donald Blair Thomas

Donald Blair Thomas

Dec 20, 2017

Donald Blair Thomas, 83, of Austin, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 11, 1934, he was the son of Blair Alton Thomas and Elenor Gladys (Kimball) Thomas. He worked as an engineer for Lower Colorado River Authority. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blair and Elenor Thomas; and...

Carmen Delores "Los" Watson

Carmen Delores "Los" Watson

Dec 20, 2017

Carmen Delores “Los” Watson, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...

Nina Belle Harris

Nina Belle Harris

Dec 20, 2017

Nina Belle Harris was born March 1, 1929 in Glenmora, Louisiana to parents, Mayo and Amanda Cloud Henderson. The family moved to Orange, Texas when she was a teenager. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings: Kurth Henderson, Ruby Martin, Joe Haner, Creal Henderson, Earl Henderson, Pearl Hunt Rigby and R.L. Henderson. She is survived by...

Betty Carolyn Cates

Betty Carolyn Cates

Dec 20, 2017

Betty Carolyn Cates, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017 in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar...

Sarah Jean Peddy

Sarah Jean Peddy

Dec 18, 2017

Sarah Jean Peddy, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas....

Albert "Al" Dana Gore

Albert "Al" Dana Gore

Dec 18, 2017

Albert Dana Gore, “Al” of Bridge City, TX, passed away at his home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was a long time resident of Bridge City and served the community as an educator and civic leader. His thirty-four year career in education included teaching chemistry and biology in Kountze, Port Arthur, and Bridge City Independent School Districts, serving as...

Joyce (Freeman) Savage

Joyce (Freeman) Savage

Dec 17, 2017

Joyce (Freeman) Savage Joyce Savage, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2017, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at First Church of the Nazarene in Orange with Reverend Ray McDowell officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Dudley "D.J." James LeBlanc, Sr.

Dudley "D.J." James LeBlanc, Sr.

Dec 17, 2017

Dudley “D.J.” James LeBlanc, Sr. Dudley James LeBlanc, Sr. (86) passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 17, 2017. He was born August 2, 1931 in Port Arthur, TX. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a switchman at KCS Railroad for 35 years. Dudley married Jewel Padgett on January 29, 1954. They were married for 64 years....

Gladys Williams Arnold

Gladys Williams Arnold

Dec 17, 2017

Gladys Williams Arnold, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Lewis of Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior...

David Silva

David Silva

Dec 16, 2017

David Silva, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2017, at his home. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 15, 1935, he was the son of Emmett Silva and Josephine (Escobor) Silva. David worked at Sprad’s Boat Town for 37 years and loved to fish and go hunting. He was a member of the VFW as well as...

Larry Elliott Rice

Larry Elliott Rice

Dec 15, 2017

Larry Elliott Rice “Pappy” Larry Elliot Rice, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Rusty Dollar and Reverend Larry Lormand. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

Tina Sue Faul

Tina Sue Faul

Dec 25, 2017

Tina Sue Faul, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Flipper Doolittle, of Outlaw Bible Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Bobbie Jo McGuire

Bobbie Jo McGuire

Dec 23, 2017

Bobbie Jo McGuire, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2017, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Royal. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2017, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange....

John David Raughton Sr.

John David Raughton Sr.

Dec 22, 2017

John David Raughton, Sr., 68, of Gist, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2017, at his home. A cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Century, Florida, on October 31, 1949, he was the son of Loyce Dallas “L.D” Raughton, Sr. and Mattie Lou (Braxton) Raughton. John worked for West Orange Stark...

Roger Brister

Roger Brister

Dec 21, 2017

Roger Brister, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 26,...

Larry Milton Harris

Larry Milton Harris

Dec 21, 2017

Larry Milton Harris, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.,...

Mary Joyce Guidry

Mary Joyce Guidry

Dec 21, 2017

Mary Joyce Guidry, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Greg Edwards. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Nelda Rose Morgan

Nelda Rose Morgan

Dec 21, 2017

Nelda Rose Morgan, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on February 13, 1944, she was the daughter of Tootie and Inez Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert Morgan; nephew, John Sonnier; sister, Florence Sonnier;...

Sam L. Street

Sam L. Street

Dec 21, 2017

Sam L. Street, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2017, in Magnolia, Texas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2017...

Louis "L.C." Gossett

Louis "L.C." Gossett

Dec 20, 2017

Louis C. Gossett, 91, of West Orange, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Robbie Puckett,...

Donald Blair Thomas

Donald Blair Thomas

Dec 20, 2017

Donald Blair Thomas, 83, of Austin, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 11, 1934, he was the son of Blair Alton Thomas and Elenor Gladys (Kimball) Thomas. He worked as an engineer for Lower Colorado River Authority. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blair and Elenor Thomas; and...

Carmen Delores "Los" Watson

Carmen Delores "Los" Watson

Dec 20, 2017

Carmen Delores “Los” Watson, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation...

Nina Belle Harris

Nina Belle Harris

Dec 20, 2017

Nina Belle Harris was born March 1, 1929 in Glenmora, Louisiana to parents, Mayo and Amanda Cloud Henderson. The family moved to Orange, Texas when she was a teenager. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings: Kurth Henderson, Ruby Martin, Joe Haner, Creal Henderson, Earl Henderson, Pearl Hunt Rigby and R.L. Henderson. She is survived by...

Betty Carolyn Cates

Betty Carolyn Cates

Dec 20, 2017

Betty Carolyn Cates, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2017 in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar...

Sarah Jean Peddy

Sarah Jean Peddy

Dec 18, 2017

Sarah Jean Peddy, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas....

Albert "Al" Dana Gore

Albert "Al" Dana Gore

Dec 18, 2017

Albert Dana Gore, “Al” of Bridge City, TX, passed away at his home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was a long time resident of Bridge City and served the community as an educator and civic leader. His thirty-four year career in education included teaching chemistry and biology in Kountze, Port Arthur, and Bridge City Independent School Districts, serving as...

Joyce (Freeman) Savage

Joyce (Freeman) Savage

Dec 17, 2017

Joyce (Freeman) Savage Joyce Savage, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2017, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at First Church of the Nazarene in Orange with Reverend Ray McDowell officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Dudley "D.J." James LeBlanc, Sr.

Dudley "D.J." James LeBlanc, Sr.

Dec 17, 2017

Dudley “D.J.” James LeBlanc, Sr. Dudley James LeBlanc, Sr. (86) passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 17, 2017. He was born August 2, 1931 in Port Arthur, TX. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a switchman at KCS Railroad for 35 years. Dudley married Jewel Padgett on January 29, 1954. They were married for 64 years....

Gladys Williams Arnold

Gladys Williams Arnold

Dec 17, 2017

Gladys Williams Arnold, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Lewis of Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior...

David Silva

David Silva

Dec 16, 2017

David Silva, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2017, at his home. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 15, 1935, he was the son of Emmett Silva and Josephine (Escobor) Silva. David worked at Sprad’s Boat Town for 37 years and loved to fish and go hunting. He was a member of the VFW as well as...

Larry Elliott Rice

Larry Elliott Rice

Dec 15, 2017

Larry Elliott Rice “Pappy” Larry Elliot Rice, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Rusty Dollar and Reverend Larry Lormand. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

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