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Rebecca Tennison Sparks
Feb 19, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks
Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025
Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...
Jerrie Nell Cady
Feb 18, 2025
Jerrie Nell Cady
Jerrie Nell Cady, 91, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Steven Riley James
Feb 17, 2025
Steven Riley James
Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...
Winona Wiley Word
Feb 16, 2025
Winona Wiley Word
Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...
Gladys Pearl Howard
Feb 15, 2025
Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.
Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...
Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene
Feb 13, 2025
Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene
Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...
Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman
Feb 12, 2025
Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman, passed away on February 12, 2025. Bertie was born in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana on June 2, 1932, to Roland and Sylvia (Hinds) Updike.
In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her husband, W. M. “Butch” Herman, and her brother, Donald R. Updike.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Herman; son, Brandal...
Louise Dolle Fuselier
Feb 12, 2025
Louise Dolle Fuselier
Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.
She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...
Doyle Hinds, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...
Marilyn Mary Thacker
Feb 12, 2025
Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.
Born on...
Thomas Whitney Hebert
Feb 11, 2025
Thomas Whitney Hebert, 76, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at...
Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan
Feb 9, 2025
PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN
Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...
Charlotte Vigeon Warren
Feb 9, 2025
Charlotte Vigeon Warren, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Born on February 15, 1946, Charlotte spent her life dedicated to her family, and her friends.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Nicholas; her son, Charles Warren, Jr. and wife Karin; her daughter, Shirleyann Hogg; her grandchild, Kalli...
Anne Winfree
Feb 7, 2025
A visitation to celebrate Anne's life will be held on February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, Texas, 77702.
Anne Winfree, a beloved figure known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her family, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April...
Johnny Paul Ray
Feb 7, 2025
Johnny Paul Ray
Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...
Marilyn Carol Prewitt
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...
Janet Lee Hebert
Feb 7, 2025
Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...
Mark Allen Lakey
Feb 7, 2025
Mark Allen Lakey, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness
Feb 6, 2025
James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Rebecca Tennison Sparks
Feb 19, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Tennison Sparks
Born on September 28, 1959 – Passed away on February 19, 2025
Becky was born in Lubbock, Texas, to parents William “Bill” Tennison and Darlene Burrows Tennison.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Darlene Tennison; her paternal grandparents, Lillie Mae Keen Tennison and Willie Tennison; her maternal grandparents, Beulah and Dr. Lilburn Burrows; her father-in-law...
Jerrie Nell Cady
Feb 18, 2025
Jerrie Nell Cady
Jerrie Nell Cady, 91, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Steven Riley James
Feb 17, 2025
Steven Riley James
Steven Riley James, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura and Johnny Miller.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2025, at...
Winona Wiley Word
Feb 16, 2025
Winona Wiley Word
Winona Wiley Word, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Chalk. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at...
Gladys Pearl Howard
Feb 15, 2025
Gladys Pearl Howard Roebuck peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 79.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Friendship Baptist Church at 6750 Hwy 105, Beaumont, TX 77708.
Born on December 2, 1945, in Beaumont, she...
Rebecca "Becki" Diane Keene
Feb 13, 2025
Rebecca “Becki” Diane Keene
Becki Keene, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Harbor Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Pasadena, Texas, on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Robert Carlos and...
Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman
Feb 12, 2025
Elberta “Bertie” Updike Herman, passed away on February 12, 2025. Bertie was born in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana on June 2, 1932, to Roland and Sylvia (Hinds) Updike.
In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by her husband, W. M. “Butch” Herman, and her brother, Donald R. Updike.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Herman; son, Brandal...
Louise Dolle Fuselier
Feb 12, 2025
Louise Dolle Fuselier
Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025.
She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from...
Doyle Hinds, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Doyle Hinds, Jr., 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Artell John "A.J." Lemoine, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
A.J. was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side. A.J. adored his family and friends with all of his heart. He was a retired pipefitter, Local 195. A.J. never met a stranger and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great...
Marilyn Mary Thacker
Feb 12, 2025
Marilyn Mary Thacker, 74, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702.
Born on...
Thomas Whitney Hebert
Feb 11, 2025
Thomas Whitney Hebert, 76, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2025, at...
Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan
Feb 9, 2025
PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN
Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...
Charlotte Vigeon Warren
Feb 9, 2025
Charlotte Vigeon Warren, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Born on February 15, 1946, Charlotte spent her life dedicated to her family, and her friends.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Nicholas; her son, Charles Warren, Jr. and wife Karin; her daughter, Shirleyann Hogg; her grandchild, Kalli...
Anne Winfree
Feb 7, 2025
A visitation to celebrate Anne's life will be held on February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, located at 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, Texas, 77702.
Anne Winfree, a beloved figure known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her family, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on April...
Johnny Paul Ray
Feb 7, 2025
Johnny Paul Ray
Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...
Marilyn Carol Prewitt
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...
Janet Lee Hebert
Feb 7, 2025
Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...
Mark Allen Lakey
Feb 7, 2025
Mark Allen Lakey, 67, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness
Feb 6, 2025
James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
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