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Essie Mae Mott

Essie Mae Mott

Feb 24, 2014

Essie Mae Mott, 54, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at her home. A memorial service will be 11am, Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor, Dr. John H. Smith, Jr. of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Orange and Assistant Pastor Willie Celestine of St. Paul CME in Orange. Cremation...

Jo Lynn Withrow

Jo Lynn Withrow

Feb 24, 2014

Jo Lynn Burns Peveto Withrow, 68, of Orange, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be John Withrow, Greg Withrow, Frank Quilici,...

Rita Marie (Lonergan) Kelley

Rita Marie (Lonergan) Kelley

Feb 21, 2014

March 23, 1935 - February 21, 2014 Memorial funeral services to celebrate the life of Rita Marie Kelley (nee Lonergan) of Beaumont, TX will be held at a later time in Davenport, IA. Honoring Rita’s wish, cremation rites have been held. Rita passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. She was a resident of...

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on February 20, 2014 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a...

Myrtle Breaux Dorman-Blake

Myrtle Breaux Dorman-Blake

Feb 20, 2014

Myrtle Breaux Dorman Blake Myrtle Breaux Dorman Blake, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on February 20, 2014 at her daughter’s residence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire of New Century Hospice. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Walker,...

Jesse Lee (Pates) Turner Jr.

Jesse Lee (Pates) Turner Jr.

Feb 20, 2014

Jesse Lee (J.L., Pates) Turner, Jr, a resident of Sour Lake, TX died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the VA Hospital, Houston, TX, from complications of a broken hip. He is survived by his sister, Ruby Lee Turner Ott of Beaumont; nieces, Linda Ott Reed, and her husband Ron, of Grapeland, TX, Charlotte Ott Hare and husband Rick, of Humble,...

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Feb 19, 2014

Richard Eugene Tucker, 64, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 4, 1950, Richard was the son of John Reese and Gloria Mae (Cooper) Tucker. He was a project manager in the construction field. He was a very loving and compassionate man who enjoyed life...

Richard James Vassar

Richard James Vassar

Feb 19, 2014

Richard James Vassar, 72, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away on February 19, 2014 at his residence. Richard was born in Toomey Louisiana on March 16, 1941. He was the son of Winzey and Duna (Hebert) Vassar. After retiring from Certainteed Corporation, he enjoyed traveling full time with his loving wife. He served as a member of the Knights of Columbus,...

Millie Gordy

Millie Gordy

Feb 18, 2014

Millie Gordy, 77, of Orangefield, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 12:00p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jacob Fitzgerald of First Baptist Church in Zavalla. A graveside...

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto

Feb 18, 2014

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto, 72, of Orange, passed away Tuesday of February 18, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 12:00, Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be...

Vernon Williams Sr.

Vernon Williams Sr.

Feb 18, 2014

Vernon Williams Sr., 71, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at his residence. Born in Buna, Texas, on May 12, 1942, Vernon was the son of Chris and Ethel (Sheppard) Williams. He was assistant police chief for the city of Pinehurst and later worked for Welch’s and Ferrell LP Gas. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....

Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson

Feb 18, 2014

Glen Johnson, 87, was born March 31, 1926 in Oakdale, LA to Wilburn and Mamie (Riley) Johnson and passed away February 18, 2014 in Silsbee, TX. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Beaumont prior to relocating to Kountze in 2002. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Mobil Oil in 1983 as an electrician with 33...

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley

Feb 18, 2014

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Quigley, Cory Quigley, Cody Quigley, Jeff Burton, Patrick Scott, and Clint...

Evelyn Rose Nobles

Evelyn Rose Nobles

Feb 14, 2014

Evelyn Rose Nobles, 93, of The Woodlands and longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, in The Woodlands. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Slade Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan T. Hannon of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands. Cremation was...

Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.

Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.

Feb 14, 2014

Reverend Tunney Vercher, Sr, 86, of Orange, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, in his home. Funeral services will be 11AM, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Doucet assisted by Brother Walter Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30-9:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Claybar...

Marjorie Grace Lewis

Marjorie Grace Lewis

Feb 12, 2014

Marjorie Grace Lewis, 86, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. A Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at...

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman

Feb 10, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman, 74, of Orangefield, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Burial will follow at W.R. Granger Cemetery in Orangefield....

Scott Cutler

Scott Cutler

Feb 10, 2014

Scott Cutler, 64, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville with Reverend Damon Bickham officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Serving as Pallbearers will be Jayson Villanueva, Kenny Bahnsen, Jody Bahnsen, Keith Miller, Craig Lisle and Jason...

Janis Abigail Vercher

Janis Abigail Vercher

Feb 9, 2014

Janis Abigail Vercher, 63, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Sellers, pastor of Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg, Texas. Born in Jena, Louisiana on April 26, 1950, Janis was the daughter of Clifton Breland,...

Pam Tucker

Pam Tucker

Feb 9, 2014

Pamela Rene Tucker, 52, of Mauriceville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire with New Century Hospice in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Born...

Essie Mae Mott

Essie Mae Mott

Feb 24, 2014

Essie Mae Mott, 54, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014, at her home. A memorial service will be 11am, Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor, Dr. John H. Smith, Jr. of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Orange and Assistant Pastor Willie Celestine of St. Paul CME in Orange. Cremation...

Jo Lynn Withrow

Jo Lynn Withrow

Feb 24, 2014

Jo Lynn Burns Peveto Withrow, 68, of Orange, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be John Withrow, Greg Withrow, Frank Quilici,...

Rita Marie (Lonergan) Kelley

Rita Marie (Lonergan) Kelley

Feb 21, 2014

March 23, 1935 - February 21, 2014 Memorial funeral services to celebrate the life of Rita Marie Kelley (nee Lonergan) of Beaumont, TX will be held at a later time in Davenport, IA. Honoring Rita’s wish, cremation rites have been held. Rita passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. She was a resident of...

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on February 20, 2014 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a...

Myrtle Breaux Dorman-Blake

Myrtle Breaux Dorman-Blake

Feb 20, 2014

Myrtle Breaux Dorman Blake Myrtle Breaux Dorman Blake, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on February 20, 2014 at her daughter’s residence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire of New Century Hospice. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Walker,...

Jesse Lee (Pates) Turner Jr.

Jesse Lee (Pates) Turner Jr.

Feb 20, 2014

Jesse Lee (J.L., Pates) Turner, Jr, a resident of Sour Lake, TX died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the VA Hospital, Houston, TX, from complications of a broken hip. He is survived by his sister, Ruby Lee Turner Ott of Beaumont; nieces, Linda Ott Reed, and her husband Ron, of Grapeland, TX, Charlotte Ott Hare and husband Rick, of Humble,...

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Feb 19, 2014

Richard Eugene Tucker, 64, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 4, 1950, Richard was the son of John Reese and Gloria Mae (Cooper) Tucker. He was a project manager in the construction field. He was a very loving and compassionate man who enjoyed life...

Richard James Vassar

Richard James Vassar

Feb 19, 2014

Richard James Vassar, 72, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away on February 19, 2014 at his residence. Richard was born in Toomey Louisiana on March 16, 1941. He was the son of Winzey and Duna (Hebert) Vassar. After retiring from Certainteed Corporation, he enjoyed traveling full time with his loving wife. He served as a member of the Knights of Columbus,...

Millie Gordy

Millie Gordy

Feb 18, 2014

Millie Gordy, 77, of Orangefield, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 12:00p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jacob Fitzgerald of First Baptist Church in Zavalla. A graveside...

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto

Feb 18, 2014

Bonnie Lee Pepper Peveto, 72, of Orange, passed away Tuesday of February 18, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be 12:00, Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be...

Vernon Williams Sr.

Vernon Williams Sr.

Feb 18, 2014

Vernon Williams Sr., 71, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at his residence. Born in Buna, Texas, on May 12, 1942, Vernon was the son of Chris and Ethel (Sheppard) Williams. He was assistant police chief for the city of Pinehurst and later worked for Welch’s and Ferrell LP Gas. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....

Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson

Feb 18, 2014

Glen Johnson, 87, was born March 31, 1926 in Oakdale, LA to Wilburn and Mamie (Riley) Johnson and passed away February 18, 2014 in Silsbee, TX. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Beaumont prior to relocating to Kountze in 2002. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Mobil Oil in 1983 as an electrician with 33...

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley

Feb 18, 2014

Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Quigley, Cory Quigley, Cody Quigley, Jeff Burton, Patrick Scott, and Clint...

Evelyn Rose Nobles

Evelyn Rose Nobles

Feb 14, 2014

Evelyn Rose Nobles, 93, of The Woodlands and longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, in The Woodlands. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Slade Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan T. Hannon of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands. Cremation was...

Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.

Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.

Feb 14, 2014

Reverend Tunney Vercher, Sr, 86, of Orange, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, in his home. Funeral services will be 11AM, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Doucet assisted by Brother Walter Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30-9:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Claybar...

Marjorie Grace Lewis

Marjorie Grace Lewis

Feb 12, 2014

Marjorie Grace Lewis, 86, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. A Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at...

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman

Feb 10, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman, 74, of Orangefield, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Burial will follow at W.R. Granger Cemetery in Orangefield....

Scott Cutler

Scott Cutler

Feb 10, 2014

Scott Cutler, 64, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville with Reverend Damon Bickham officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Serving as Pallbearers will be Jayson Villanueva, Kenny Bahnsen, Jody Bahnsen, Keith Miller, Craig Lisle and Jason...

Janis Abigail Vercher

Janis Abigail Vercher

Feb 9, 2014

Janis Abigail Vercher, 63, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Sellers, pastor of Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg, Texas. Born in Jena, Louisiana on April 26, 1950, Janis was the daughter of Clifton Breland,...

Pam Tucker

Pam Tucker

Feb 9, 2014

Pamela Rene Tucker, 52, of Mauriceville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire with New Century Hospice in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Born...

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