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Stephen Paul Dronnet

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Eula Mae Campbell

Eula Mae Campbell

Jul 21, 2023

Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...

Albert Arthur Chesson

Albert Arthur Chesson

Jul 20, 2023

Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...

George Martin Sweezy

George Martin Sweezy

Jul 20, 2023

George Martin Sweezy, 66 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Opal Hawley

Opal Hawley

Jul 20, 2023

Opal White Hawley, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Arlington Heartis Ellington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, with Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Born in Lanette, Alabama, on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Herbert White...

Sylvia Ann Podjed

Sylvia Ann Podjed

Jul 20, 2023

SYLVIA ANN GUERRISI PODJED Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School...

Patsy Granger Johnson

Patsy Granger Johnson

Jul 19, 2023

Patsy Granger Johnson Patsy Granger Johnson, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger and Julia (Hill) Granger. Patsy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She had a kind heart and soul. Patsy made...

Thomas William Kinder

Thomas William Kinder

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle

Jul 18, 2023

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on...

Michael "Mike" Bean

Michael "Mike" Bean

Jul 17, 2023

Mike Bean, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his home in Orange. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Jay Thomas officiating. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 27, 1949, he was the son of Joe and Bessie Bean. Mike...

Thomas Norman Thayer

Thomas Norman Thayer

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas Norman Thayer, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Francis Gervaise Thayer and Rena Alena (Jobe) Thayer. Thomas proudly served over 20 years in the United States Navy before retiring and going on to work as an Instrument Technician...

John "Wayne" Baker

John "Wayne" Baker

Jul 13, 2023

John “Wayne” Baker John “Wayne” Baker, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, at his home. A memorial service for John “Wayne” Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Born in Munester, Texas, on February 4, 1936, he was the son of Ambrose Wesley...

Maurine Bell

Maurine Bell

Jul 13, 2023

Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...

Robert "Bobby" Anderson

Robert "Bobby" Anderson

Jul 12, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...

Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson

Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson

Jul 12, 2023

Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...

Georgia Leone

Georgia Leone

Jul 10, 2023

Georgia Leone, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2023, at Gospel Tabernacle in Beaumont, with Pastor Mike Labrie officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at Gospel Tabernacle. Born in San...

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck Sr.

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck Sr.

Jul 10, 2023

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck, Sr., 70, of Sour Lake, Tx, passed away on July 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Tx. Graveside services will be 10:00am, Friday, July 14, 2023, at Breaux Family Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Tx. Born in Bemidji, MN, on December 27, 1952, he was...

Norma Lavonne Cobbs

Norma Lavonne Cobbs

Jul 9, 2023

Norma Lavonne Cobbs Norma Lavonne Cobbs, 88, of Beaumont, Tx, passed away on July 9, 2023, in Beaumont, Tx. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Tx. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Vick. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Tx. Visitation will be 10:00am, Wednesday, at Claybar...

Pearl Guillotte

Pearl Guillotte

Jul 8, 2023

Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Eula Mae Campbell

Eula Mae Campbell

Jul 21, 2023

Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...

Albert Arthur Chesson

Albert Arthur Chesson

Jul 20, 2023

Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...

George Martin Sweezy

George Martin Sweezy

Jul 20, 2023

George Martin Sweezy, 66 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Opal Hawley

Opal Hawley

Jul 20, 2023

Opal White Hawley, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Arlington Heartis Ellington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, with Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Born in Lanette, Alabama, on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Herbert White...

Sylvia Ann Podjed

Sylvia Ann Podjed

Jul 20, 2023

SYLVIA ANN GUERRISI PODJED Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School...

Patsy Granger Johnson

Patsy Granger Johnson

Jul 19, 2023

Patsy Granger Johnson Patsy Granger Johnson, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger and Julia (Hill) Granger. Patsy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She had a kind heart and soul. Patsy made...

Thomas William Kinder

Thomas William Kinder

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle

Jul 18, 2023

Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on...

Michael "Mike" Bean

Michael "Mike" Bean

Jul 17, 2023

Mike Bean, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his home in Orange. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Jay Thomas officiating. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 27, 1949, he was the son of Joe and Bessie Bean. Mike...

Thomas Norman Thayer

Thomas Norman Thayer

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas Norman Thayer, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Francis Gervaise Thayer and Rena Alena (Jobe) Thayer. Thomas proudly served over 20 years in the United States Navy before retiring and going on to work as an Instrument Technician...

John "Wayne" Baker

John "Wayne" Baker

Jul 13, 2023

John “Wayne” Baker John “Wayne” Baker, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, at his home. A memorial service for John “Wayne” Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Born in Munester, Texas, on February 4, 1936, he was the son of Ambrose Wesley...

Maurine Bell

Maurine Bell

Jul 13, 2023

Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...

Robert "Bobby" Anderson

Robert "Bobby" Anderson

Jul 12, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...

Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson

Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson

Jul 12, 2023

Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...

Georgia Leone

Georgia Leone

Jul 10, 2023

Georgia Leone, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2023, at Gospel Tabernacle in Beaumont, with Pastor Mike Labrie officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at Gospel Tabernacle. Born in San...

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck Sr.

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck Sr.

Jul 10, 2023

Thomas Leo Hasbrouck, Sr., 70, of Sour Lake, Tx, passed away on July 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Tx. Graveside services will be 10:00am, Friday, July 14, 2023, at Breaux Family Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Tx. Born in Bemidji, MN, on December 27, 1952, he was...

Norma Lavonne Cobbs

Norma Lavonne Cobbs

Jul 9, 2023

Norma Lavonne Cobbs Norma Lavonne Cobbs, 88, of Beaumont, Tx, passed away on July 9, 2023, in Beaumont, Tx. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Tx. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Vick. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Tx. Visitation will be 10:00am, Wednesday, at Claybar...

Pearl Guillotte

Pearl Guillotte

Jul 8, 2023

Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...

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