Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Joe L. Raburn
Jul 30, 2013
Joe L. Raburn, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 3rd at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church...
Valerie Lynn Sanford
Jul 29, 2013
Valerie Lynn Sanford, 64, of Orange, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at her residence. Born in San Diego, California on May 21, 1949, Valerie was the daughter of Calvet James Perkins and Margaret Mary Richards. She was an office manager at Alcode Plumbing for fifteen years. Valerie enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and sewing. She also enjoyed bowling, playing pool, dancing, bingo...
Melvin E. Ohnheiser
Jul 29, 2013
Melvin E. Ohnheiser, 74, of Bridge City, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. He was born April 22, 1939, to Joe Ohnheiser and Erna (Kaase) Ohnheiser in LaGrange, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Coastal Guard in 1979, as a Chief Petty Officer E7 Boatswain Mate. His grandchildren were the light of his life....
Peggy J. Tucker Lundy
Jul 27, 2013
Peggy J. Tucker Lundy, 84, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chad Kibodeaux of Mauriceville Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be from...
Baby Ruth Teal Hobden
Jul 27, 2013
Baby Ruth Teal Hobden, 94, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. A graveside service will be at 10 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Born in Hartburg, Texas, on June 7, 1919, Ruth was the daughter of Eugene Lester Teal and Emma Hilliard Teal. She was a long time member...
Claude Thompson
Jul 27, 2013
Claude Thompson, 94, of Orange, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at his home. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Thompson’s nephew, Craig Chitty. Pallbearers will be Marcus Thompson, Michael Thompson, Darin Landry, Jason...
William Dempsey Leonard, Sr.
Jul 26, 2013
Dempsey Leonard, Sr., 66, of Deweyville, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, in his home. A memorial gathering will be 5pm, Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 176 Private Road 8210, Deweyville, Texas. Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on February 5, 1947, Dempsey was the son of Archie Leroy Leonard and Clara Morris. He was self-employed with his own roofing company.
Glynn D. Kirkland
Jul 24, 2013
Glynn D. Kirkland, born in Magee, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited at 7:00...
Dottie Dishman Couser
Jul 23, 2013
Dottie Dishman Couser, 79, of Orange, TX passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2013. Dottie was born September 8th, 1933 in Beaumont to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. (Jack) Dishman. She graduated from Beaumont High in 1951, and the University of North Texas with a degree in Speech Therapy. UNT held a special place in her heart as she met and married...
Brenda Sue Wall
Jul 20, 2013
Brenda Sue Wall, 57, of Orange, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 13,...
Katherine Myers Colhour
Jul 18, 2013
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Katherine Myers Colhour went to her heavenly home. She was the daughter of Hugh and Ruby Myers and was born on December 3, 1925, in Orange, Texas. She was preceded in death by her three sisters Ruby Lee Pierce, Lillie Mae Petry, and Mary Belle Haire and grandsons Shane Hickey and Riley Hickey. She is...
David Berkheimer
Jul 17, 2013
One of God’s faithful servants graduated and today we want to honor him in fulfilling his dream. As a celebration of life; FREE COFFEE AND GOD TALK will be held from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 720 South Wheeler, Jasper. David Berkheimer came into this world on October 17, 1936. He met the Lord at a young...
Nova Dolores Hall
Jul 16, 2013
Nova Dolores Hall, (also known as Mimi and Toopie to many), lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at her home. This date was also the anniversary of marriage to her beloved husband’s it would have been their 62nd. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 PM at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange....
Patsy Ruth Evans Flanagan
Jul 14, 2013
Patsy Ruth Evans Flanagan, 75, of Orange passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home. She was born January 30, 1938 in Henderson to Van Dale and Ella Mae (Jeans) Evans. She graduated Stark High School in 1956 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Flanagan was also a member at the VFW for 30 years and...
Barbara Miller Peveto
Jul 14, 2013
Barbara Miller Peveto, 79, of Orange passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls, pastor of Silver Oaks Baptist Church. A gathering of family and friends will be at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on...
Shirley Smith
Jul 13, 2013
Shirley Smith, 77, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was born on December 26, 1935 in Shelby County. She was a church secretary at Winfree Baptist Church for 35 years. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in...
Walda Ann Bland Crites
Jul 12, 2013
Walda Ann Bland Crites, 85, of Orange passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at The Meadows. She was born August 20, 1927 in Orange and later moved to the Houston area before settling in Spring. She was the property manager for several different banks and was never bashful when it came to working. Mrs. Crites enjoyed deer hunting and cooking,...
Elton Joseph Guilbeaux
Jul 7, 2013
Elton Joseph Guilbeaux, 89, of Orange, passed away at his home, Sunday, July 7, 2013. A graveside service and inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Born in Bosco, LA on March 31, 1924, Elton was the...
Doris Ketterman
Jul 7, 2013
Doris Ketterman, 86, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Charles “Butch” Thurman, of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving...
Stephanie Broussard Phillips
Jul 6, 2013
Stephanie Broussard Phillips, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at her residence. Memorial Service will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City with Pastor Lance Faulkner officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory and Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Stephanie was born...
Joe L. Raburn
Jul 30, 2013
Joe L. Raburn, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 3rd at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Reverend Bob Boone. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church...
Valerie Lynn Sanford
Jul 29, 2013
Valerie Lynn Sanford, 64, of Orange, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at her residence. Born in San Diego, California on May 21, 1949, Valerie was the daughter of Calvet James Perkins and Margaret Mary Richards. She was an office manager at Alcode Plumbing for fifteen years. Valerie enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and sewing. She also enjoyed bowling, playing pool, dancing, bingo...
Melvin E. Ohnheiser
Jul 29, 2013
Melvin E. Ohnheiser, 74, of Bridge City, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. He was born April 22, 1939, to Joe Ohnheiser and Erna (Kaase) Ohnheiser in LaGrange, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Coastal Guard in 1979, as a Chief Petty Officer E7 Boatswain Mate. His grandchildren were the light of his life....
Peggy J. Tucker Lundy
Jul 27, 2013
Peggy J. Tucker Lundy, 84, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chad Kibodeaux of Mauriceville Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be from...
Baby Ruth Teal Hobden
Jul 27, 2013
Baby Ruth Teal Hobden, 94, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Baptist Orange Hospital. A graveside service will be at 10 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Born in Hartburg, Texas, on June 7, 1919, Ruth was the daughter of Eugene Lester Teal and Emma Hilliard Teal. She was a long time member...
Claude Thompson
Jul 27, 2013
Claude Thompson, 94, of Orange, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at his home. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Thompson’s nephew, Craig Chitty. Pallbearers will be Marcus Thompson, Michael Thompson, Darin Landry, Jason...
William Dempsey Leonard, Sr.
Jul 26, 2013
Dempsey Leonard, Sr., 66, of Deweyville, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, in his home. A memorial gathering will be 5pm, Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 176 Private Road 8210, Deweyville, Texas. Born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on February 5, 1947, Dempsey was the son of Archie Leroy Leonard and Clara Morris. He was self-employed with his own roofing company.
Glynn D. Kirkland
Jul 24, 2013
Glynn D. Kirkland, born in Magee, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited at 7:00...
Dottie Dishman Couser
Jul 23, 2013
Dottie Dishman Couser, 79, of Orange, TX passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2013. Dottie was born September 8th, 1933 in Beaumont to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. (Jack) Dishman. She graduated from Beaumont High in 1951, and the University of North Texas with a degree in Speech Therapy. UNT held a special place in her heart as she met and married...
Brenda Sue Wall
Jul 20, 2013
Brenda Sue Wall, 57, of Orange, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 13,...
Katherine Myers Colhour
Jul 18, 2013
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Katherine Myers Colhour went to her heavenly home. She was the daughter of Hugh and Ruby Myers and was born on December 3, 1925, in Orange, Texas. She was preceded in death by her three sisters Ruby Lee Pierce, Lillie Mae Petry, and Mary Belle Haire and grandsons Shane Hickey and Riley Hickey. She is...
David Berkheimer
Jul 17, 2013
One of God’s faithful servants graduated and today we want to honor him in fulfilling his dream. As a celebration of life; FREE COFFEE AND GOD TALK will be held from 1pm to 5pm, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 720 South Wheeler, Jasper. David Berkheimer came into this world on October 17, 1936. He met the Lord at a young...
Nova Dolores Hall
Jul 16, 2013
Nova Dolores Hall, (also known as Mimi and Toopie to many), lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at her home. This date was also the anniversary of marriage to her beloved husband’s it would have been their 62nd. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 PM at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange....
Patsy Ruth Evans Flanagan
Jul 14, 2013
Patsy Ruth Evans Flanagan, 75, of Orange passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her home. She was born January 30, 1938 in Henderson to Van Dale and Ella Mae (Jeans) Evans. She graduated Stark High School in 1956 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Flanagan was also a member at the VFW for 30 years and...
Barbara Miller Peveto
Jul 14, 2013
Barbara Miller Peveto, 79, of Orange passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls, pastor of Silver Oaks Baptist Church. A gathering of family and friends will be at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on...
Shirley Smith
Jul 13, 2013
Shirley Smith, 77, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was born on December 26, 1935 in Shelby County. She was a church secretary at Winfree Baptist Church for 35 years. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in...
Walda Ann Bland Crites
Jul 12, 2013
Walda Ann Bland Crites, 85, of Orange passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at The Meadows. She was born August 20, 1927 in Orange and later moved to the Houston area before settling in Spring. She was the property manager for several different banks and was never bashful when it came to working. Mrs. Crites enjoyed deer hunting and cooking,...
Elton Joseph Guilbeaux
Jul 7, 2013
Elton Joseph Guilbeaux, 89, of Orange, passed away at his home, Sunday, July 7, 2013. A graveside service and inurnment will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Born in Bosco, LA on March 31, 1924, Elton was the...
Doris Ketterman
Jul 7, 2013
Doris Ketterman, 86, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Charles “Butch” Thurman, of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving...
Stephanie Broussard Phillips
Jul 6, 2013
Stephanie Broussard Phillips, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at her residence. Memorial Service will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City with Pastor Lance Faulkner officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory and Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Stephanie was born...
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