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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...

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...

Debra Lea French Ball

Debra Lea French Ball

Jul 7, 2023

Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...

Jeanelle H. Montet

Jeanelle H. Montet

Jul 6, 2023

Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...

Paula Pennington

Paula Pennington

Jul 5, 2023

Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...

Caleb Dylan Underwood

Caleb Dylan Underwood

Jul 5, 2023

Caleb Dylan Underwood was born prematurely on August 9th, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed July 5th, 2023. As a child Caleb was always curious, funny, happy and was always trying to learn new things. When he got into high school, he joined the choir and studied welding. He graduated from West Brook High School in Beaumont Texas in...

John Morgan Pittman, Jr.

John Morgan Pittman, Jr.

Jul 4, 2023

John Morgan Pittman, Jr. John Morgan Pittman, Jr., 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023,...

Joan Dubord

Joan Dubord

Jul 3, 2023

Joan Dubord Joan Dubord, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, peacefully at her home at Rolling Rivers Assisted Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery...

Edwin Enoch Hyatt

Edwin Enoch Hyatt

Jun 30, 2023

Edwin Enoch Hyatt, Sr., born on August 7, 1921, to Thomas and Nettie Hyatt in Singer, Louisiana, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange, Texas, at the age of 101. Edwin graduated class valedictorian from DeQuincy High School in 1939. Having first attended McNeese Junior College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he graduated from Louisiana State University,...

Mickey John Poisel

Mickey John Poisel

Jun 25, 2023

Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Jun 24, 2023

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Maydel Sheppard

Maydel Sheppard

Jun 24, 2023

Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Jun 24, 2023

Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Jun 23, 2023

Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Janice Clark Smith

Janice Clark Smith

Jun 22, 2023

Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...

Carrie James Guidry

Carrie James Guidry

Jun 21, 2023

Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...

Sandra Jean Caraway

Sandra Jean Caraway

Jun 19, 2023

Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...

James Wesley Paul

James Wesley Paul

Jun 17, 2023

James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...

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...

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...

Debra Lea French Ball

Debra Lea French Ball

Jul 7, 2023

Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...

Jeanelle H. Montet

Jeanelle H. Montet

Jul 6, 2023

Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...

Paula Pennington

Paula Pennington

Jul 5, 2023

Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...

Caleb Dylan Underwood

Caleb Dylan Underwood

Jul 5, 2023

Caleb Dylan Underwood was born prematurely on August 9th, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed July 5th, 2023. As a child Caleb was always curious, funny, happy and was always trying to learn new things. When he got into high school, he joined the choir and studied welding. He graduated from West Brook High School in Beaumont Texas in...

John Morgan Pittman, Jr.

John Morgan Pittman, Jr.

Jul 4, 2023

John Morgan Pittman, Jr. John Morgan Pittman, Jr., 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023,...

Joan Dubord

Joan Dubord

Jul 3, 2023

Joan Dubord Joan Dubord, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, peacefully at her home at Rolling Rivers Assisted Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery...

Edwin Enoch Hyatt

Edwin Enoch Hyatt

Jun 30, 2023

Edwin Enoch Hyatt, Sr., born on August 7, 1921, to Thomas and Nettie Hyatt in Singer, Louisiana, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange, Texas, at the age of 101. Edwin graduated class valedictorian from DeQuincy High School in 1939. Having first attended McNeese Junior College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he graduated from Louisiana State University,...

Mickey John Poisel

Mickey John Poisel

Jun 25, 2023

Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson

Jun 24, 2023

Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Maydel Sheppard

Maydel Sheppard

Jun 24, 2023

Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman

Jun 24, 2023

Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Luther Albert Bradley Jr.

Jun 23, 2023

Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Janice Clark Smith

Janice Clark Smith

Jun 22, 2023

Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...

Carrie James Guidry

Carrie James Guidry

Jun 21, 2023

Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...

Sandra Jean Caraway

Sandra Jean Caraway

Jun 19, 2023

Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...

James Wesley Paul

James Wesley Paul

Jun 17, 2023

James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...

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