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Clara O'Neil Odom
Oct 28, 2023
Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will...
Novie Jo Williamson
Oct 26, 2023
Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at...
William Don Wade
Oct 25, 2023
William Don Wade William Don Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army,...
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse
Oct 24, 2023
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but...
Pauline Farrar
Oct 22, 2023
Pauline Farrar Mildred Pauline Farrar, 100, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Henry Smith. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023,...
Billie Allen
Oct 22, 2023
Billie Allen, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas and Brandon Brashear of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will follow...
Margaret Audrey Mueller
Oct 22, 2023
Margaret Audrey Mueller Margaret Audrey Mueller, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Cement City, Michigan, on March 9, 1936, she was the daughter of Clarire Rathbun and Audrey Rathbun. Margaret was a long-time member of Turning Point Church in Adrian, Michigan for many years. She was everyone’s friend, mother, grandmother, advocate,...
Joyce Daville
Oct 21, 2023
Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...
Ben F. Lee
Oct 18, 2023
Ben F. Lee Ben Lee was born in Beaumont, Texas, July 11, 1944, to Lydia Voyd Frank Lee and Benjamin Franklin Lee, who have both preceded him in death. Ben went to be with Jesus, holding hands with his family, October 18, 2023, at the age of 79 after complications from previous medical conditions added to covid. Funeral services will...
Sarah Dunkin McNamara
Oct 17, 2023
Sarah Dunkin McNamara Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett...
Ruth Henrietta Ebert-Wade
Oct 16, 2023
Ruth Henrietta Ebert Wade, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday October 16, 2023, at Carriage Inn Independent Living Facility in Katy, Texas. Ruth was born in Schertz, Texas, and then moved to Seguin,Texas, until she graduated from high school. She attended Texas Lutheran College and graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a degree in Education. She began...
Mitlon Ray Mahon
Oct 14, 2023
Milton Ray Mahon Milton Ray Mahon, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 30, 1949, he was the son of Robert Mahon and Mary-Kate (Miller) Mahon. Milton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and loved his family very much. He spent most of his life...
William "Bill" McIlrath
Oct 12, 2023
WILLIAM “BILL” McILRATH Bill McIlrath, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, stepped into everlasting life on October 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas ( https://saintandy.org/ ). A fellowship reception will be held at the church directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family...
Margie Oswalt Cutaia
Oct 11, 2023
Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...
Betty Jean Worthen
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...
Patsy June Reese
Oct 6, 2023
Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...
Gail Ann Moody
Oct 5, 2023
Gail Ann Moody Gail Ann Moody, 50, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in North Kansas City, Missouri, on January 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Roger and Diann Thompson. Gail was a loving and bubbly person, always making people smile and laugh. She adored her family, always looking forward to family...
Bettye Lee Melton
Oct 4, 2023
Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...
Walter Ray Cox
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...
Clara O'Neil Odom
Oct 28, 2023
Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will...
Novie Jo Williamson
Oct 26, 2023
Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at...
William Don Wade
Oct 25, 2023
William Don Wade William Don Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army,...
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse
Oct 24, 2023
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but...
Pauline Farrar
Oct 22, 2023
Pauline Farrar Mildred Pauline Farrar, 100, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Henry Smith. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023,...
Billie Allen
Oct 22, 2023
Billie Allen, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas and Brandon Brashear of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will follow...
Margaret Audrey Mueller
Oct 22, 2023
Margaret Audrey Mueller Margaret Audrey Mueller, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Cement City, Michigan, on March 9, 1936, she was the daughter of Clarire Rathbun and Audrey Rathbun. Margaret was a long-time member of Turning Point Church in Adrian, Michigan for many years. She was everyone’s friend, mother, grandmother, advocate,...
Joyce Daville
Oct 21, 2023
Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...
Ben F. Lee
Oct 18, 2023
Ben F. Lee Ben Lee was born in Beaumont, Texas, July 11, 1944, to Lydia Voyd Frank Lee and Benjamin Franklin Lee, who have both preceded him in death. Ben went to be with Jesus, holding hands with his family, October 18, 2023, at the age of 79 after complications from previous medical conditions added to covid. Funeral services will...
Sarah Dunkin McNamara
Oct 17, 2023
Sarah Dunkin McNamara Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett...
Ruth Henrietta Ebert-Wade
Oct 16, 2023
Ruth Henrietta Ebert Wade, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday October 16, 2023, at Carriage Inn Independent Living Facility in Katy, Texas. Ruth was born in Schertz, Texas, and then moved to Seguin,Texas, until she graduated from high school. She attended Texas Lutheran College and graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, with a degree in Education. She began...
Mitlon Ray Mahon
Oct 14, 2023
Milton Ray Mahon Milton Ray Mahon, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 30, 1949, he was the son of Robert Mahon and Mary-Kate (Miller) Mahon. Milton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and loved his family very much. He spent most of his life...
William "Bill" McIlrath
Oct 12, 2023
WILLIAM “BILL” McILRATH Bill McIlrath, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, stepped into everlasting life on October 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas ( https://saintandy.org/ ). A fellowship reception will be held at the church directly after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family...
Margie Oswalt Cutaia
Oct 11, 2023
Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...
Betty Jean Worthen
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...
Patsy June Reese
Oct 6, 2023
Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...
Gail Ann Moody
Oct 5, 2023
Gail Ann Moody Gail Ann Moody, 50, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in North Kansas City, Missouri, on January 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Roger and Diann Thompson. Gail was a loving and bubbly person, always making people smile and laugh. She adored her family, always looking forward to family...
Bettye Lee Melton
Oct 4, 2023
Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...
Walter Ray Cox
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...
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