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Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Aug 25, 2022

Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery....

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Aug 24, 2022

Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022,...

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Aug 24, 2022

Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for...

Lola Pickett Bingham

Lola Pickett Bingham

Aug 23, 2022

Lola Pickett Bingham, 96, of Orange, passed away on August 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Aaron Lejeune

Aaron Lejeune

Aug 23, 2022

Aaron James Lejeune, 28, of Bridge City, passed away on August 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Sheila F. Morris

Sheila F. Morris

Aug 22, 2022

Sheila F. Morris, 59, passed away on August 22, 2022. A gathering of friends and family will be held in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Orange, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sheila was happiest on the river or in the bayou. She also loved playing pool with her...

Rita Anderson

Rita Anderson

Aug 22, 2022

Rita Anderson, 89, of Bridge City, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00...

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare...

Julianna Wingate

Julianna Wingate

Aug 21, 2022

Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of...

Virginia May Plotts Holt

Virginia May Plotts Holt

Aug 20, 2022

Virginia May Plotts Holt Born October 14, 1929 Died August 20, 2022 At the age of 92 (93 on October 14, 2022), Virginia May Plotts Holt has transitioned into the arms of her Heavenly Father and will be missed by many. She lived a long, full life and will be remembered for her love of music, her tenacity in learning...

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield

Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield

Aug 19, 2022

Richard “Ricky” Allen Benefield, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral...

Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.

Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.

Aug 16, 2022

Ronnie Dale bishop, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Claybar...

Yvonne Lenhard

Yvonne Lenhard

Aug 16, 2022

Yvonne Lenhard, 81, of Orange, peacefully received her angel wings on August 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend...

Euel Norwood

Euel Norwood

Aug 16, 2022

Euel Norwood, 91, a 58 year resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August...

Patricia Pollard Lawson

Patricia Pollard Lawson

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia Pollard Lawson, born May 24, 1939, to William E. and Annie Jane Pollard, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

ElRay Philen, Sr.

ElRay Philen, Sr.

Aug 14, 2022

ElRay Philen, Sr., 79, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at...

Steve Worster

Steve Worster

Aug 13, 2022

Steve Worster, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Steve...

Michael Douglass Porter

Michael Douglass Porter

Aug 13, 2022

Michael Douglass Porter, 65, of Orange, TX passed away on August 13, 2022 at the Southeast Medical Center after a long health battle. Michael was born on August 25, 1956, in Bath, New York to Edward and Gladys Porter. He was married to his wife, Vickie Porter for 46 wonderful years. Michael work for the West Orange Water Office for...

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Aug 25, 2022

Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery....

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Aug 24, 2022

Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022,...

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Aug 24, 2022

Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for...

Lola Pickett Bingham

Lola Pickett Bingham

Aug 23, 2022

Lola Pickett Bingham, 96, of Orange, passed away on August 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Aaron Lejeune

Aaron Lejeune

Aug 23, 2022

Aaron James Lejeune, 28, of Bridge City, passed away on August 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Sheila F. Morris

Sheila F. Morris

Aug 22, 2022

Sheila F. Morris, 59, passed away on August 22, 2022. A gathering of friends and family will be held in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Orange, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sheila was happiest on the river or in the bayou. She also loved playing pool with her...

Rita Anderson

Rita Anderson

Aug 22, 2022

Rita Anderson, 89, of Bridge City, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00...

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare...

Julianna Wingate

Julianna Wingate

Aug 21, 2022

Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of...

Virginia May Plotts Holt

Virginia May Plotts Holt

Aug 20, 2022

Virginia May Plotts Holt Born October 14, 1929 Died August 20, 2022 At the age of 92 (93 on October 14, 2022), Virginia May Plotts Holt has transitioned into the arms of her Heavenly Father and will be missed by many. She lived a long, full life and will be remembered for her love of music, her tenacity in learning...

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...

Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield

Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield

Aug 19, 2022

Richard “Ricky” Allen Benefield, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral...

Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.

Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.

Aug 16, 2022

Ronnie Dale bishop, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Claybar...

Yvonne Lenhard

Yvonne Lenhard

Aug 16, 2022

Yvonne Lenhard, 81, of Orange, peacefully received her angel wings on August 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend...

Euel Norwood

Euel Norwood

Aug 16, 2022

Euel Norwood, 91, a 58 year resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August...

Patricia Pollard Lawson

Patricia Pollard Lawson

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia Pollard Lawson, born May 24, 1939, to William E. and Annie Jane Pollard, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

ElRay Philen, Sr.

ElRay Philen, Sr.

Aug 14, 2022

ElRay Philen, Sr., 79, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at...

Steve Worster

Steve Worster

Aug 13, 2022

Steve Worster, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Steve...

Michael Douglass Porter

Michael Douglass Porter

Aug 13, 2022

Michael Douglass Porter, 65, of Orange, TX passed away on August 13, 2022 at the Southeast Medical Center after a long health battle. Michael was born on August 25, 1956, in Bath, New York to Edward and Gladys Porter. He was married to his wife, Vickie Porter for 46 wonderful years. Michael work for the West Orange Water Office for...

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