Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Mary Lou Dillon
Jun 12, 2013
Mary L. Dillon, 72, was born February 21, 1941 in Salem, IL to James David and Ruby Lucille Moore Pogue and passed away June 12, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Mrs. Dillon worked as an administrative assistant/secretary for many years and last worked for the Federal...
Debby VanGent
Jun 12, 2013
Deborah Carlotta “Debby” VanGent, 57, of Vidor, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation to be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow on Tuesday at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Orange....
J.B. Heiselbetz
Jun 11, 2013
John B. Heiselbetz, 87, was born April 15, 1926 in Beaumont to Herman and Lena Heiselbetz Sr. and passed away June 11, 2013 at Baptist Hospital. He was a life-time resident of Beaumont, owning and operating his service station on Mariposa (now MLK) for many years. J.B. served his country as a machinist mate (MM3C) with the US Navy during...
Rosie Marie Peveto
Jun 11, 2013
Rosie Marie Peveto, 81, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on March 27, 1932, Rosie was the...
Felicia “Nickie” Jenkins Chevalier
Jun 11, 2013
Felicia “Nickie” Jenkins Chevalier, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange...
Rose Ella Fuselier
Jun 9, 2013
Rose Ella Fuselier, 70, of Orange, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Orange Villa Nursing Home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Horace Hebert of Triangle Baptist Church in Orangefield. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be...
Helen P. Peddy
Jun 9, 2013
Helen P. Peddy, 92, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at her residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home....
Mary Frances Bourgeois
Jun 9, 2013
Mary Frances Bourgeois, 79, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...
Ellie Stephenson
Jun 8, 2013
Born April 13 2010 and died June 8 2013; only 3years old, Ellie Stephenson passed at her home in Orange, TX surrounded by those who loved her. In her short life she has touch all of those that were lucky enough to have met her and knew her fight with cancer. Ellie’s family wishes to thank all of those who...
Margaret Faye (Vesser) Herzberg
Jun 6, 2013
Margaret Faye Vesser Herzberg, 93, of Beaumont passed away at her residence June 6, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Beaumont with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends is planned on June 9, 2013 from 6...
Gwendolyn Lea "Gwen" Massey
Jun 6, 2013
Gwen Massey was born January 12, 1941 and died June 6, 2013 in the Clear Lake Medical Center in Clear Lake, Texas. A resident of Houston, Gwen was a former resident of Beaumont for many years. She was a homemaker, loving and devoted “preacher’s” wife, mother and grandmother. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11:00...
Marjorie Holden
Jun 3, 2013
Marjorie Holden, 60, of Orange, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner, pastor of Bridge Point Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...
Bessie Elizabeth Jones
Jun 1, 2013
Bessie Elizabeth Jones, 86, of West Orange, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with visitation beginning at 9:00. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelbyville. Born in Dayton, Ohio on October 31, 1926, Bessie was...
Audrey Lois Hudson
Jun 1, 2013
Audrey Lois Hudson, 89, of Vidor, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...
Jenni Taylor
May 31, 2013
Jenni Taylor, 62, of Orange, passed away at her home Friday, May 31, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor was born March 15, 1951 in Orange to Melvin...
Jaycee Grace
May 31, 2013
Jaycee Grace, 19 months, was born October 25, 2011 in Houston, TX and went to be with the Lord May 31, 2013 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Even though she was a heart transplant recipient, Jaycee enjoyed and showed her love for life, family, friends and church services. She was a delight to behold as music was played in...
Bernice Heyd Hymes
May 30, 2013
Bernice Heyd Hymes, 84, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was born on March 13, 1929 in LeBleu Settlement, Louisiana. Bernice was the daughter of Ferdinand Heyd, Jr. and Elizabeth Hebert Heyd. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Mertin Hymes. Those who will most cherish her memory are her children: Elizabeth...
Marvin C. Slick Sanders
May 29, 2013
Marvin C. "Slick" Sanders, 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with military honors provided...
Fred Cervelli
May 29, 2013
Fred Cervelli, 79, once a leading sports writer in Texas and former public relations director of the Texas AFLCIO passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2013. Fred was a 30 year resident of Orange, Texas before moving to Austin in 1972. Cervelli was educated with honors in journalism and leadership at Baylor University. In 1962 he was...
Becky Russell
May 28, 2013
Rebbecca Jean "Becky" Russell, 49, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Friends are invited to join the family as they celebrate her life at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on June 2, 1963, Becky was the daughter of J.D. "Doug" and...
Mary Lou Dillon
Jun 12, 2013
Mary L. Dillon, 72, was born February 21, 1941 in Salem, IL to James David and Ruby Lucille Moore Pogue and passed away June 12, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Mrs. Dillon worked as an administrative assistant/secretary for many years and last worked for the Federal...
Debby VanGent
Jun 12, 2013
Deborah Carlotta “Debby” VanGent, 57, of Vidor, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation to be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow on Tuesday at Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Orange....
J.B. Heiselbetz
Jun 11, 2013
John B. Heiselbetz, 87, was born April 15, 1926 in Beaumont to Herman and Lena Heiselbetz Sr. and passed away June 11, 2013 at Baptist Hospital. He was a life-time resident of Beaumont, owning and operating his service station on Mariposa (now MLK) for many years. J.B. served his country as a machinist mate (MM3C) with the US Navy during...
Rosie Marie Peveto
Jun 11, 2013
Rosie Marie Peveto, 81, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on March 27, 1932, Rosie was the...
Felicia “Nickie” Jenkins Chevalier
Jun 11, 2013
Felicia “Nickie” Jenkins Chevalier, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange...
Rose Ella Fuselier
Jun 9, 2013
Rose Ella Fuselier, 70, of Orange, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Orange Villa Nursing Home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Horace Hebert of Triangle Baptist Church in Orangefield. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be...
Helen P. Peddy
Jun 9, 2013
Helen P. Peddy, 92, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at her residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home....
Mary Frances Bourgeois
Jun 9, 2013
Mary Frances Bourgeois, 79, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...
Ellie Stephenson
Jun 8, 2013
Born April 13 2010 and died June 8 2013; only 3years old, Ellie Stephenson passed at her home in Orange, TX surrounded by those who loved her. In her short life she has touch all of those that were lucky enough to have met her and knew her fight with cancer. Ellie’s family wishes to thank all of those who...
Margaret Faye (Vesser) Herzberg
Jun 6, 2013
Margaret Faye Vesser Herzberg, 93, of Beaumont passed away at her residence June 6, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Beaumont with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends is planned on June 9, 2013 from 6...
Gwendolyn Lea "Gwen" Massey
Jun 6, 2013
Gwen Massey was born January 12, 1941 and died June 6, 2013 in the Clear Lake Medical Center in Clear Lake, Texas. A resident of Houston, Gwen was a former resident of Beaumont for many years. She was a homemaker, loving and devoted “preacher’s” wife, mother and grandmother. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11:00...
Marjorie Holden
Jun 3, 2013
Marjorie Holden, 60, of Orange, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner, pastor of Bridge Point Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...
Bessie Elizabeth Jones
Jun 1, 2013
Bessie Elizabeth Jones, 86, of West Orange, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with visitation beginning at 9:00. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelbyville. Born in Dayton, Ohio on October 31, 1926, Bessie was...
Audrey Lois Hudson
Jun 1, 2013
Audrey Lois Hudson, 89, of Vidor, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...
Jenni Taylor
May 31, 2013
Jenni Taylor, 62, of Orange, passed away at her home Friday, May 31, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor was born March 15, 1951 in Orange to Melvin...
Jaycee Grace
May 31, 2013
Jaycee Grace, 19 months, was born October 25, 2011 in Houston, TX and went to be with the Lord May 31, 2013 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Even though she was a heart transplant recipient, Jaycee enjoyed and showed her love for life, family, friends and church services. She was a delight to behold as music was played in...
Bernice Heyd Hymes
May 30, 2013
Bernice Heyd Hymes, 84, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was born on March 13, 1929 in LeBleu Settlement, Louisiana. Bernice was the daughter of Ferdinand Heyd, Jr. and Elizabeth Hebert Heyd. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Mertin Hymes. Those who will most cherish her memory are her children: Elizabeth...
Marvin C. Slick Sanders
May 29, 2013
Marvin C. "Slick" Sanders, 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with military honors provided...
Fred Cervelli
May 29, 2013
Fred Cervelli, 79, once a leading sports writer in Texas and former public relations director of the Texas AFLCIO passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2013. Fred was a 30 year resident of Orange, Texas before moving to Austin in 1972. Cervelli was educated with honors in journalism and leadership at Baylor University. In 1962 he was...
Becky Russell
May 28, 2013
Rebbecca Jean "Becky" Russell, 49, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Friends are invited to join the family as they celebrate her life at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on June 2, 1963, Becky was the daughter of J.D. "Doug" and...
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