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Paul Alexander Roy Jr.

Paul Alexander Roy Jr.

May 25, 2022

Paul Alexander Roy, Jr, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, June 1, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio and Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Lacy Leon Carter

Lacy Leon Carter

May 24, 2022

Leon Carter, 95, of Orange, passed away on May 24, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch and Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May...

Kelly Smith Simmons

Kelly Smith Simmons

May 24, 2022

Kelly Smith Simmons, formerly of Orange and Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022, at her home in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 60. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene at 3810 MLK Drive, Orange, TX 77632 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kelly...

William Walter Williams

William Walter Williams

May 23, 2022

William was born on June 8, 1923 in Savannah, Tennessee. His parents were William Walter Williams, Sr. and Kate DeShazier Williams. He was the youngest of seven children and his mother’s favorite. He grew up in Anguilla, Mississippi. His parents were sharecroppers and he started picking and working cotton at eight years of age. He attended one month of school...

George Arnold Stone

George Arnold Stone

May 22, 2022

George Arnold Stone went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born on April 27, 1941, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was the son of Arnold Stone and Georgie Elizabeth Stone. He was a member of the Bridge City High School Class of 1959. He graduated Highest Ranking Boy, was a...

Mary Edna Richard Russell

Mary Edna Richard Russell

May 22, 2022

On May 22, 2022 her work on earth was now done. Mary Edna Richard Russell closed her eyes in this world and opened her eyes to God’s Glory. Mary was born on July 9, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Eddie and Mary Lou Richard. She was married to Billy Russell for 60 years and they had four children. Mary was...

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift

May 21, 2022

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Coldspring, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Jon Brinley. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 2, 1927, she was the daughter of Robert...

Gene Landry

Gene Landry

May 21, 2022

Gene Landry, 79, of Deweyville, passed away on May 21, 2022 at his home. Gene was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on December 26, 1942, he was the son of Steven J. and Sadie Budd Landry. True to his birth-state, he was a huge New Orleans Saints fan. Gene never met a stranger and was known for his witty comebacks...

Harley Nicole Laughlin

Harley Nicole Laughlin

May 19, 2022

Harley Nicole Laughlin, 32, of Orange, passed away on May 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Harley was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, on April 16, 1990,...

Shirley Lea Conley

Shirley Lea Conley

May 16, 2022

Shirley Lea Conley, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2022, at Highland Meadows Health and Rehab in Rockwall, Texas. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Ben Wineinger. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Claybar...

Robert Cardenas Molina

Robert Cardenas Molina

May 15, 2022

Robert Cardenas Molina was born in Edna, Texas on September 25, 1927. After a lengthy illness, Robert entered Heaven's gates on May 15, 2022 welcomed by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosey Molina; father and mother, Robert Molina Sr. and Victoria Molina; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Onesimo and Cecilia Abrego, and his grandson, David Foreman Molina. A hard-working man,...

Emma Hardin

Emma Hardin

May 13, 2022

Emma Hardin, 88, of Orange, passed away on May 13, 2022, in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Emma was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on March 10, 1934, she was the daughter of A.J. Provost and Nola (Broussard) Provost. Emma loved to spend time at...

Alice Joy Fisette

Alice Joy Fisette

May 12, 2022

Heaven received a beautiful angel on May 12, 2022. Alice Joy was born on January 4, 1945, but everyone called her Joy. Her parents were Fred and Helen Rash. She was married to Billy W. Fisette for 53 years and she loved him dearly. She was 78 years young though, she would never admit to it! She was a very...

Susan An MacCammond

Susan An MacCammond

May 11, 2022

Susan An MacCammond, 64, of Bridge City, passed away on May 11, 2022, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Memorial services will be 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 17th with visitation starting at 3:00 P.M., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rudy Elizondo of Well of Hope in Bridge City. Visitation will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, at Claybar...

Nina Bess

Nina Bess

May 8, 2022

Nina Jean Murphy Bess, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be from 5:00 to 8:00p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Nina was born in Orange, Texas, on October 15, 1959, she was the daughter of Dalton and Dorothy Farris Murphy. She was a...

Bruce Denham

Bruce Denham

May 8, 2022

Bruce Denham, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2022, in Orange. Bruce was born in Riverside, California, on January 31, 1960, he was the son of Bobby Bruce and Mary Dee Denham. He enjoyed fishing and building or fixing things, he liked being able to work with his hands. Bruce was known for being a good ol’ hard...

Mary Ann Broussard

Mary Ann Broussard

May 3, 2022

Mary Ann Broussard (nee, Bailey) was born 10/17/1937, to Manning and Trudie Bailey in Groveton, TX. She passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 84. She was the youngest of nine children, all who predeceased her. Mary was always the life of the party wherever she was. She had a quick wit and never...

Cynthia Ballard

Cynthia Ballard

Apr 30, 2022

Cynthia Sadler Ballard, 84, of Orange, passed away on April 30, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Jason Ballard. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Scherry Becker

Scherry Becker

Apr 29, 2022

Scherry Becker, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Kathryn Stelly

Kathryn Stelly

Apr 29, 2022

Kathryn Lyn Stelly, 59, of Jasper and longtime resident of Orange County, passed away on April 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from...

Paul Alexander Roy Jr.

Paul Alexander Roy Jr.

May 25, 2022

Paul Alexander Roy, Jr, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on May 25, 2022 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, June 1, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio and Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Lacy Leon Carter

Lacy Leon Carter

May 24, 2022

Leon Carter, 95, of Orange, passed away on May 24, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch and Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May...

Kelly Smith Simmons

Kelly Smith Simmons

May 24, 2022

Kelly Smith Simmons, formerly of Orange and Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022, at her home in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 60. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene at 3810 MLK Drive, Orange, TX 77632 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kelly...

William Walter Williams

William Walter Williams

May 23, 2022

William was born on June 8, 1923 in Savannah, Tennessee. His parents were William Walter Williams, Sr. and Kate DeShazier Williams. He was the youngest of seven children and his mother’s favorite. He grew up in Anguilla, Mississippi. His parents were sharecroppers and he started picking and working cotton at eight years of age. He attended one month of school...

George Arnold Stone

George Arnold Stone

May 22, 2022

George Arnold Stone went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born on April 27, 1941, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was the son of Arnold Stone and Georgie Elizabeth Stone. He was a member of the Bridge City High School Class of 1959. He graduated Highest Ranking Boy, was a...

Mary Edna Richard Russell

Mary Edna Richard Russell

May 22, 2022

On May 22, 2022 her work on earth was now done. Mary Edna Richard Russell closed her eyes in this world and opened her eyes to God’s Glory. Mary was born on July 9, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Eddie and Mary Lou Richard. She was married to Billy Russell for 60 years and they had four children. Mary was...

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift

May 21, 2022

Mary Elaine Rumsey Swift, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Coldspring, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Jon Brinley. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 2, 1927, she was the daughter of Robert...

Gene Landry

Gene Landry

May 21, 2022

Gene Landry, 79, of Deweyville, passed away on May 21, 2022 at his home. Gene was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on December 26, 1942, he was the son of Steven J. and Sadie Budd Landry. True to his birth-state, he was a huge New Orleans Saints fan. Gene never met a stranger and was known for his witty comebacks...

Harley Nicole Laughlin

Harley Nicole Laughlin

May 19, 2022

Harley Nicole Laughlin, 32, of Orange, passed away on May 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Harley was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, on April 16, 1990,...

Shirley Lea Conley

Shirley Lea Conley

May 16, 2022

Shirley Lea Conley, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2022, at Highland Meadows Health and Rehab in Rockwall, Texas. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Ben Wineinger. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Claybar...

Robert Cardenas Molina

Robert Cardenas Molina

May 15, 2022

Robert Cardenas Molina was born in Edna, Texas on September 25, 1927. After a lengthy illness, Robert entered Heaven's gates on May 15, 2022 welcomed by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosey Molina; father and mother, Robert Molina Sr. and Victoria Molina; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Onesimo and Cecilia Abrego, and his grandson, David Foreman Molina. A hard-working man,...

Emma Hardin

Emma Hardin

May 13, 2022

Emma Hardin, 88, of Orange, passed away on May 13, 2022, in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Emma was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on March 10, 1934, she was the daughter of A.J. Provost and Nola (Broussard) Provost. Emma loved to spend time at...

Alice Joy Fisette

Alice Joy Fisette

May 12, 2022

Heaven received a beautiful angel on May 12, 2022. Alice Joy was born on January 4, 1945, but everyone called her Joy. Her parents were Fred and Helen Rash. She was married to Billy W. Fisette for 53 years and she loved him dearly. She was 78 years young though, she would never admit to it! She was a very...

Susan An MacCammond

Susan An MacCammond

May 11, 2022

Susan An MacCammond, 64, of Bridge City, passed away on May 11, 2022, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Memorial services will be 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 17th with visitation starting at 3:00 P.M., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rudy Elizondo of Well of Hope in Bridge City. Visitation will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, at Claybar...

Nina Bess

Nina Bess

May 8, 2022

Nina Jean Murphy Bess, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be from 5:00 to 8:00p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Nina was born in Orange, Texas, on October 15, 1959, she was the daughter of Dalton and Dorothy Farris Murphy. She was a...

Bruce Denham

Bruce Denham

May 8, 2022

Bruce Denham, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2022, in Orange. Bruce was born in Riverside, California, on January 31, 1960, he was the son of Bobby Bruce and Mary Dee Denham. He enjoyed fishing and building or fixing things, he liked being able to work with his hands. Bruce was known for being a good ol’ hard...

Mary Ann Broussard

Mary Ann Broussard

May 3, 2022

Mary Ann Broussard (nee, Bailey) was born 10/17/1937, to Manning and Trudie Bailey in Groveton, TX. She passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 84. She was the youngest of nine children, all who predeceased her. Mary was always the life of the party wherever she was. She had a quick wit and never...

Cynthia Ballard

Cynthia Ballard

Apr 30, 2022

Cynthia Sadler Ballard, 84, of Orange, passed away on April 30, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Jason Ballard. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Scherry Becker

Scherry Becker

Apr 29, 2022

Scherry Becker, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Kathryn Stelly

Kathryn Stelly

Apr 29, 2022

Kathryn Lyn Stelly, 59, of Jasper and longtime resident of Orange County, passed away on April 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from...

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