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Frank Alphonse Srubar

Frank Alphonse Srubar

Feb 10, 2019

Frank Alphonse Srubar, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in East Benard, Texas, on August 2, 1940, he was the son of Frank Allen Srubar and...

Bettie T. Durham

Bettie T. Durham

Feb 8, 2019

Bettie T. Durham, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2019, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr.

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr.

Feb 6, 2019

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr. Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr., 62, of Nederland, Texas, passed away at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Born in...

Essie Theresa Creel

Essie Theresa Creel

Feb 6, 2019

Essie met Carl D Creel through her brother Frank in 1951. They were married on September 23, 1952 in Lufkin, Texas. Together they raised 5 children: Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, Elizabeth Brock, Bruce Creel and David Creel. Essie is survived by Sister Effie Buesing, Daughters Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, and Elizabeth (Donald) Brock, Sons Bruce (Lee) Creel and David (Karen)...

H.D. "Doug" Burch

H.D. "Doug" Burch

Feb 6, 2019

H.D. “Doug” Burch H.D. “Doug” Burch, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother John Sims, of Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

David Rodney Bussell

David Rodney Bussell

Feb 5, 2019

David Rodney Bussell, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church and Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn. Visitation will...

Gladys Gooch Johnson

Gladys Gooch Johnson

Feb 5, 2019

Gladys Gooch Johnson Gladys Gooch Johnson, age 94, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, after suffering a prolonged illness. She was born on January 26, 1925, in Hemphill, Texas to Walter Lee Gooch and Beulah Youngblood Gooch. She married James E. Johnson on October 3, 1943, in a military wedding chapel...

Marie J. "Jean" Robinson Braus

Marie J. "Jean" Robinson Braus

Feb 5, 2019

Marie J. “Jean” Robinson Braus Marie J. “Jean” Robinson Braus, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2019, at The Meadows in Orange, Texas, after a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger....

Myra B. Courts

Myra B. Courts

Feb 4, 2019

Myra B. Courts, 81, of Beaumont, passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00am, with a visitation starting at 9:00am, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland, Texas. Born in Beaumont,...

James E. "Cowboy" Segura

James E. "Cowboy" Segura

Feb 4, 2019

James E. “Cowboy” Segura passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born to Lydia LeBoeuf and Francis Segura June 4, 1933, and lived 85 years to the fullest. After graduation from French High School, he went into the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening, hunting fishing and antiquing. He also...

Cathy Conley

Cathy Conley

Feb 2, 2019

Cathy Conley Cathy Conley, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2019, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Duncan Woods. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7,...

Bill "Mr. Bill" Hardee

Bill "Mr. Bill" Hardee

Jan 31, 2019

Bill “Mr. Bill” Hardee, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation...

Eula Bandy LaGrone

Eula Bandy LaGrone

Jan 30, 2019

Eula Bandy LaGrone, 92, of West Orange, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation...

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson

Jan 28, 2019

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Keszeg. Burial will follow the service at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Melvin Lee Becker

Melvin Lee Becker

Jan 26, 2019

Melvin Lee Becker, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Tom Haas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Ruby Angela Bradley

Ruby Angela Bradley

Jan 25, 2019

Ruby Angela Bradley, 52, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Laurel Williams. Visitation will be held prior to the service, starting 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Slidell, Louisiana, on May...

Carlton "Wes" Wesley Bland

Carlton "Wes" Wesley Bland

Jan 25, 2019

Carlton “Wes” Wesley Bland, 87, of Orange, Texas, joined the Lord on January 25, 2019, in Beaumont. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...

Edward "Ray" Buxton

Edward "Ray" Buxton

Jan 24, 2019

Edward “Ray” Buxton, born on June 25, 1944, in Orange, Texas, to parents Mary and Orvel Buxton. He passed to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Orvel Buxton; and his loving wife of 38 years, Glenda Louise Johnson; Those left...

Roy Edward Kastner

Roy Edward Kastner

Jan 23, 2019

Roy Edward Kastner, 84, of Silsbee, passed away on January 23, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:30pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas, 6300 W William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. Officiating will be Reverend David Jackson and Reverend Wayne Jackson. Born in McDade, Texas, on September 6,...

Nanette Hamberlin

Nanette Hamberlin

Jan 23, 2019

Nanette Hamberlin, 93, of Beaumont passed away on January 23, 2019, at home in Beaumont. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of John and Mamie (Shull) O’Banion. Nanette was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaumont for over 60 years and was a volunteer for many years at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont...







Frank Alphonse Srubar

Frank Alphonse Srubar

Feb 10, 2019

Frank Alphonse Srubar, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in East Benard, Texas, on August 2, 1940, he was the son of Frank Allen Srubar and...

Bettie T. Durham

Bettie T. Durham

Feb 8, 2019

Bettie T. Durham, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2019, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr.

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr.

Feb 6, 2019

Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr. Mark Alan Bonnin, Sr., 62, of Nederland, Texas, passed away at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Born in...

Essie Theresa Creel

Essie Theresa Creel

Feb 6, 2019

Essie met Carl D Creel through her brother Frank in 1951. They were married on September 23, 1952 in Lufkin, Texas. Together they raised 5 children: Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, Elizabeth Brock, Bruce Creel and David Creel. Essie is survived by Sister Effie Buesing, Daughters Nell Clark, Rnell Bryant, and Elizabeth (Donald) Brock, Sons Bruce (Lee) Creel and David (Karen)...

H.D. "Doug" Burch

H.D. "Doug" Burch

Feb 6, 2019

H.D. “Doug” Burch H.D. “Doug” Burch, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother John Sims, of Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

David Rodney Bussell

David Rodney Bussell

Feb 5, 2019

David Rodney Bussell, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church and Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn. Visitation will...

Gladys Gooch Johnson

Gladys Gooch Johnson

Feb 5, 2019

Gladys Gooch Johnson Gladys Gooch Johnson, age 94, of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, after suffering a prolonged illness. She was born on January 26, 1925, in Hemphill, Texas to Walter Lee Gooch and Beulah Youngblood Gooch. She married James E. Johnson on October 3, 1943, in a military wedding chapel...

Marie J. "Jean" Robinson Braus

Marie J. "Jean" Robinson Braus

Feb 5, 2019

Marie J. “Jean” Robinson Braus Marie J. “Jean” Robinson Braus, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2019, at The Meadows in Orange, Texas, after a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger....

Myra B. Courts

Myra B. Courts

Feb 4, 2019

Myra B. Courts, 81, of Beaumont, passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00am, with a visitation starting at 9:00am, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Cothen of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland, Texas. Born in Beaumont,...

James E. "Cowboy" Segura

James E. "Cowboy" Segura

Feb 4, 2019

James E. “Cowboy” Segura passed away on February 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born to Lydia LeBoeuf and Francis Segura June 4, 1933, and lived 85 years to the fullest. After graduation from French High School, he went into the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening, hunting fishing and antiquing. He also...

Cathy Conley

Cathy Conley

Feb 2, 2019

Cathy Conley Cathy Conley, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2019, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Duncan Woods. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7,...

Bill "Mr. Bill" Hardee

Bill "Mr. Bill" Hardee

Jan 31, 2019

Bill “Mr. Bill” Hardee, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation...

Eula Bandy LaGrone

Eula Bandy LaGrone

Jan 30, 2019

Eula Bandy LaGrone, 92, of West Orange, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation...

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson

Jan 28, 2019

Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Keszeg. Burial will follow the service at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Melvin Lee Becker

Melvin Lee Becker

Jan 26, 2019

Melvin Lee Becker, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Tom Haas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Ruby Angela Bradley

Ruby Angela Bradley

Jan 25, 2019

Ruby Angela Bradley, 52, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Laurel Williams. Visitation will be held prior to the service, starting 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Slidell, Louisiana, on May...

Carlton "Wes" Wesley Bland

Carlton "Wes" Wesley Bland

Jan 25, 2019

Carlton “Wes” Wesley Bland, 87, of Orange, Texas, joined the Lord on January 25, 2019, in Beaumont. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...

Edward "Ray" Buxton

Edward "Ray" Buxton

Jan 24, 2019

Edward “Ray” Buxton, born on June 25, 1944, in Orange, Texas, to parents Mary and Orvel Buxton. He passed to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Orvel Buxton; and his loving wife of 38 years, Glenda Louise Johnson; Those left...

Roy Edward Kastner

Roy Edward Kastner

Jan 23, 2019

Roy Edward Kastner, 84, of Silsbee, passed away on January 23, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:30pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas, 6300 W William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. Officiating will be Reverend David Jackson and Reverend Wayne Jackson. Born in McDade, Texas, on September 6,...

Nanette Hamberlin

Nanette Hamberlin

Jan 23, 2019

Nanette Hamberlin, 93, of Beaumont passed away on January 23, 2019, at home in Beaumont. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of John and Mamie (Shull) O’Banion. Nanette was a member of First Baptist Church in Beaumont for over 60 years and was a volunteer for many years at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont...




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