Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
JoAnn Ross
Jul 6, 2013
JoAnn Ross, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Hogg and Dr. Bob Webb of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...
Ricky Gene Goats
Jul 5, 2013
Ricky Gene Goats, 58 was born November 21, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bridge City High School, being part of the class of ‘75. He also attended Lamar University. Ricky was a long time resident of Lake Jackson, where he owned a successful painting business. "Uncle Rick" was best known for his generosity and his ever-positive...
William E. Pearson
Jul 5, 2013
William E. Pearson William E. Pearson, 78, a former resident of Bridge City, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, Washington. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be Reverend...
Cecelia Kleinot Kabala
Jul 3, 2013
Cecelia Kleinot Kabala, 92, went to Heaven peacefully from her home in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Hoefner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until...
Janette LeBlanc Owens
Jul 3, 2013
Janette LeBlanc Owens, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 3, 2013. Janette was born on January 1, 1929 in Port Acres, TX. She was the seventh child of Simon LeBlanc and Noeda Thibodeaux. Janette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul R. Owens, sons Carl David Owens and Paul Roderick Owens, Jr. and siblings Verna...
Mayo R. Perry
Jul 2, 2013
Mayo Royce Perry, Sr., 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. A Graveside Service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman, pastor of Dry Prong Baptist Church. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Wilkerson, Christopher Allen, Randy Allen, Casey Allen, Ben...
James Michael "Mike" Clark
Jul 1, 2013
Mike Clark, 54, of Orange, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 6 pm, Monday, July 8, 2013, at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on July 13, 1958, Mike was the son of James Edward Clark and Dorothy Mae (Tucker) Yust. Mike is survived by his father, Freddie Yust,...
John F. Clinton
Jun 30, 2013
John F. Clinton, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, July 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Mr. Charles Chesson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4 pm...
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...
JoAnn Ross
Jul 6, 2013
JoAnn Ross, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Hogg and Dr. Bob Webb of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...
Ricky Gene Goats
Jul 5, 2013
Ricky Gene Goats, 58 was born November 21, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bridge City High School, being part of the class of ‘75. He also attended Lamar University. Ricky was a long time resident of Lake Jackson, where he owned a successful painting business. "Uncle Rick" was best known for his generosity and his ever-positive...
William E. Pearson
Jul 5, 2013
William E. Pearson William E. Pearson, 78, a former resident of Bridge City, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, Washington. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be Reverend...
Cecelia Kleinot Kabala
Jul 3, 2013
Cecelia Kleinot Kabala, 92, went to Heaven peacefully from her home in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Hoefner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until...
Janette LeBlanc Owens
Jul 3, 2013
Janette LeBlanc Owens, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 3, 2013. Janette was born on January 1, 1929 in Port Acres, TX. She was the seventh child of Simon LeBlanc and Noeda Thibodeaux. Janette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul R. Owens, sons Carl David Owens and Paul Roderick Owens, Jr. and siblings Verna...
Mayo R. Perry
Jul 2, 2013
Mayo Royce Perry, Sr., 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. A Graveside Service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman, pastor of Dry Prong Baptist Church. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Wilkerson, Christopher Allen, Randy Allen, Casey Allen, Ben...
James Michael "Mike" Clark
Jul 1, 2013
Mike Clark, 54, of Orange, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 6 pm, Monday, July 8, 2013, at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on July 13, 1958, Mike was the son of James Edward Clark and Dorothy Mae (Tucker) Yust. Mike is survived by his father, Freddie Yust,...
John F. Clinton
Jun 30, 2013
John F. Clinton, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, July 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Mr. Charles Chesson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4 pm...



