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Mildred Granger Saucier

Mildred Granger Saucier

Apr 20, 2010

Mildred Granger Saucier, 88, of Orange, Texas died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her home with Dianne Bankston and family by her side. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Speakers will be Jensen Ritter, Slade Hunt, and Dan Lynd. Cremation...

Lucille Fisher

Lucille Fisher

Apr 18, 2010

Lucille Fisher, 85, a longtime resident of Beaumont, passed away April 18, 2010 at Harbor Hospice, surrounded by her family. A native of Goldthwaite, TX, she was born on March 8, 1925, to Nora Katy and A. B. Sheppard. Lucille loved her family dearly and was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was a longtime member of Forest Park...

William Christopher Laudano

William Christopher Laudano

Apr 17, 2010

William Christopher "Chris" Laudano, 35, of Call, died April 17, 2010. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ashley Hammonds of Golden Triangle Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, before the service at the...

Philip David Blackburn

Philip David Blackburn

Apr 17, 2010

Graveside services for Philip David Blackburn, 79, of Lumberton, TX will be held Thursday, April 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., in Magnolia Cemetery. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Mr. Blackburn was born December 15, 1930 in Beaumont, to Sidney and Gladys Blackburn and passed away...

Olga Mae Alford

Olga Mae Alford

Apr 16, 2010

Olga Mae "Sissie" Alford, 82, of Orangefield, died Friday, April 16, 2010. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield and Reverend Bobby Granger. Burial will follow at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday,...

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart

Apr 15, 2010

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart, 79, of Bridge City, Texas died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday April 24 at Freeman's home, 2255 Granger Dr. in Bridge City. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Houston, Texas on December...

Billy Ralph LeBlanc

Billy Ralph LeBlanc

Apr 15, 2010

Billy Ralph LeBlanc, 55, of Orange, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Silsbee. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00, Sunday, with a Rosary...

Irene Pattie

Irene Pattie

Apr 13, 2010

A memorial services for Irene Pattie, 83, of Beaumont will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mrs. Pattie was born Sept. 19, 1926 in New Iberia, LA to Nora and Lena Migues Savoie and passed away April...

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis

Apr 13, 2010

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis, 83, a former resident of Bridge City, Texas went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at her home in Buna. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Robert "Huck" Carter of Genesis Baptist Church of Buna. A graveside...

Robert G. Leonard

Robert G. Leonard

Apr 12, 2010

Robert G. Leonard, 75, of Beaumont died Monday, April 12, 2010 at Baptist Hospital of Beaumont after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Robert, or "Bob" as everyone...

Annie L. Kern

Annie L. Kern

Apr 11, 2010

Annie L. Kern, 96, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13th, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randall R. Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday....

Billy Ray Holland, Jr.

Billy Ray Holland, Jr.

Apr 11, 2010

Billy Ray Holland, Jr., 46, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Born in Tyler, Texas on...

Timothy Ray Rowe

Timothy Ray Rowe

Apr 11, 2010

Timothy Ray Rowe, 59, of Bridge City, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at St. Luke's Episcopal in Houston. Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 18, 1950, Timothy was the son...

Willie 'Buck' Elmore

Willie 'Buck' Elmore

Apr 11, 2010

Willie "Buck" Elmore, 89, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Leo Anderson of First Apostolic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 -...

Pauline â??Pollyâ?? Layton Forgey

Pauline â??Pollyâ?? Layton Forgey

Apr 10, 2010

Long time area resident and hairdresser, Pauline Forgey went to meet our Lord April 10, 2010, at the age of 90 and 10 days. Born April 1, 1920 in Corsicana, Texas, Pauline moved to the Orange area in 1944 with her husband, Ira T. Forgey, and to Bridge City in 1951. Pauline graduated from Athens High School in 1936, and...

Ferrel Wayne Massey

Ferrel Wayne Massey

Apr 10, 2010

Ferrel Wayne Massey, 73, of Beaumont passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Reverend Mel Rowell officiating. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Massey was born...

Al Blake

Al Blake

Apr 9, 2010

Al Blake, 74, of Hemphill, Texas died Friday, April 9, 2010, at his daughter's home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Monday at the funeral home in...

Rev. Mr. M.R. Smith, Sr.

Rev. Mr. M.R. Smith, Sr.

Apr 8, 2010

Thanks and praise be to God for the life and gift of Rev. Mr. M.R. "Boobie" Smith, Sr., age 79. He was a retired Deacon of St. Helen Catholic Church, Orangefield. Boobie, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10:36 a.m. at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. His Catholic funeral...

Annie Laura Lakey

Annie Laura Lakey

Apr 8, 2010

Funeral services for Annie Laura Lakey, 91, of Vidor, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2010, in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with burial at 5:00 p.m. in the Brookeland Cemetery in Brookeland, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Lakey passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Village Creek...

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr.

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr.

Apr 8, 2010

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Kissel of Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from...







Mildred Granger Saucier

Mildred Granger Saucier

Apr 20, 2010

Mildred Granger Saucier, 88, of Orange, Texas died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her home with Dianne Bankston and family by her side. A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Speakers will be Jensen Ritter, Slade Hunt, and Dan Lynd. Cremation...

Lucille Fisher

Lucille Fisher

Apr 18, 2010

Lucille Fisher, 85, a longtime resident of Beaumont, passed away April 18, 2010 at Harbor Hospice, surrounded by her family. A native of Goldthwaite, TX, she was born on March 8, 1925, to Nora Katy and A. B. Sheppard. Lucille loved her family dearly and was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was a longtime member of Forest Park...

William Christopher Laudano

William Christopher Laudano

Apr 17, 2010

William Christopher "Chris" Laudano, 35, of Call, died April 17, 2010. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ashley Hammonds of Golden Triangle Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, before the service at the...

Philip David Blackburn

Philip David Blackburn

Apr 17, 2010

Graveside services for Philip David Blackburn, 79, of Lumberton, TX will be held Thursday, April 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., in Magnolia Cemetery. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Mr. Blackburn was born December 15, 1930 in Beaumont, to Sidney and Gladys Blackburn and passed away...

Olga Mae Alford

Olga Mae Alford

Apr 16, 2010

Olga Mae "Sissie" Alford, 82, of Orangefield, died Friday, April 16, 2010. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield and Reverend Bobby Granger. Burial will follow at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday,...

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart

Apr 15, 2010

Freeman E. 'Moose' Peart, 79, of Bridge City, Texas died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday April 24 at Freeman's home, 2255 Granger Dr. in Bridge City. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Houston, Texas on December...

Billy Ralph LeBlanc

Billy Ralph LeBlanc

Apr 15, 2010

Billy Ralph LeBlanc, 55, of Orange, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Silsbee. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00, Sunday, with a Rosary...

Irene Pattie

Irene Pattie

Apr 13, 2010

A memorial services for Irene Pattie, 83, of Beaumont will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mrs. Pattie was born Sept. 19, 1926 in New Iberia, LA to Nora and Lena Migues Savoie and passed away April...

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis

Apr 13, 2010

Mary Alice Dickens Ellis, 83, a former resident of Bridge City, Texas went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at her home in Buna. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Robert "Huck" Carter of Genesis Baptist Church of Buna. A graveside...

Robert G. Leonard

Robert G. Leonard

Apr 12, 2010

Robert G. Leonard, 75, of Beaumont died Monday, April 12, 2010 at Baptist Hospital of Beaumont after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Robert, or "Bob" as everyone...

Annie L. Kern

Annie L. Kern

Apr 11, 2010

Annie L. Kern, 96, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13th, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randall R. Branch, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday....

Billy Ray Holland, Jr.

Billy Ray Holland, Jr.

Apr 11, 2010

Billy Ray Holland, Jr., 46, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Born in Tyler, Texas on...

Timothy Ray Rowe

Timothy Ray Rowe

Apr 11, 2010

Timothy Ray Rowe, 59, of Bridge City, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at St. Luke's Episcopal in Houston. Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 18, 1950, Timothy was the son...

Willie 'Buck' Elmore

Willie 'Buck' Elmore

Apr 11, 2010

Willie "Buck" Elmore, 89, of Orange, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Leo Anderson of First Apostolic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 -...

Pauline â??Pollyâ?? Layton Forgey

Pauline â??Pollyâ?? Layton Forgey

Apr 10, 2010

Long time area resident and hairdresser, Pauline Forgey went to meet our Lord April 10, 2010, at the age of 90 and 10 days. Born April 1, 1920 in Corsicana, Texas, Pauline moved to the Orange area in 1944 with her husband, Ira T. Forgey, and to Bridge City in 1951. Pauline graduated from Athens High School in 1936, and...

Ferrel Wayne Massey

Ferrel Wayne Massey

Apr 10, 2010

Ferrel Wayne Massey, 73, of Beaumont passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Reverend Mel Rowell officiating. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Massey was born...

Al Blake

Al Blake

Apr 9, 2010

Al Blake, 74, of Hemphill, Texas died Friday, April 9, 2010, at his daughter's home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Monday at the funeral home in...

Rev. Mr. M.R. Smith, Sr.

Rev. Mr. M.R. Smith, Sr.

Apr 8, 2010

Thanks and praise be to God for the life and gift of Rev. Mr. M.R. "Boobie" Smith, Sr., age 79. He was a retired Deacon of St. Helen Catholic Church, Orangefield. Boobie, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10:36 a.m. at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. His Catholic funeral...

Annie Laura Lakey

Annie Laura Lakey

Apr 8, 2010

Funeral services for Annie Laura Lakey, 91, of Vidor, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2010, in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with burial at 5:00 p.m. in the Brookeland Cemetery in Brookeland, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Lakey passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Village Creek...

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr.

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr.

Apr 8, 2010

Noble Weaver Wise, Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Kissel of Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from...




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