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David Glenn Cooper

David Glenn Cooper

Jun 8, 2021

David Glenn Cooper, 48, of Orange, passed away on June 8, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services with masonic services conducted by the Madison Masonic Lodge 126 will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...

Larry McClure

Larry McClure

Jun 7, 2021

Larry McClure, 76, of Bridge City, passed away on June 7, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas, with burial to follow. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 14, 1945, he was the son of Bubby and Loreen McClure. He worked as a computer...

Marcus Gil Rector

Marcus Gil Rector

Jun 7, 2021

Gil Rector, 85, of Orange, passed away on June 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

James Ward Gammill

James Ward Gammill

Jun 5, 2021

James Ward Gammill, 70, of Bridge City, passed away on June 5, 2021, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Jack Comer, of Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Susan Marie Hilliard Foote

Susan Marie Hilliard Foote

Jun 5, 2021

Susan Foote, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2021, in Port Arthur, Texas. Under Ms. Foote’s request there will be no services at this time. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 7, 1954, she was the daughter of John Pierce Hilliard and Mary Lou (Trueblood) Hilliard. Susan was a loving woman; devoted to her family and...

Edgar Willis McGuire

Edgar Willis McGuire

Jun 3, 2021

Edgar Willis McGuire, 93, of Orange, passed away on June 3, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jon Brinlee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...

Frances Ann Wilson Chester

Frances Ann Wilson Chester

Jun 1, 2021

Frances Ann Wilson Chester, 91, of Bridge City, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Bridge City, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service, at...

Joyce Ann Sonnier

Joyce Ann Sonnier

May 31, 2021

Joyce Ann Sonnier, precious wife, mother and Nana, passed peacefully into Heaven’s gates on the morning of May 31, 2021, after a day surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren and visits from lifelong friends. The daughter of Henry and Milady Valigura, Joyce grew up in the small town of Caldwell, Texas, where she was voted Class Favorite in...

Vanessa Dawn Peacock

Vanessa Dawn Peacock

May 30, 2021

Vanessa Dawn Peacock, 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on May 30, 2021, at her sons’ home. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 16, 1961, she was the daughter of Robert Foreman and Susan Theresa Foreman. Vanessa enjoyed tending to her garden, fishing, and camping. She loved her dogs and always wanted to be doing something outside getting her...

Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis

May 27, 2021

Wayne Davis, 68, of Bridge City, passed away on May 27, 2021, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 18, 1953, he was the son of Wilbur Davis and Edith Whitten. Wayne worked as a welder for many years. He loved his family dearly and left an impact on many lives. Wayne will be dearly missed by those...

Cheryl "Janis" Willborn

Cheryl "Janis" Willborn

May 27, 2021

Cheryl “Janis” Willborn, known as “Nana”, passed into the arms of our heavenly father on the evening of May 27, 2021, in her home surrounded by her husband, son and daughter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m....

Myra Lou Stakes

Myra Lou Stakes

May 25, 2021

Myra Stakes, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on May 25, 2021, in Orange, TX. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, TX. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home Born in Clark Co, Arkansas, on May 7, 1933, she was the daughter of...

Donald Wayne Tarver

Donald Wayne Tarver

May 24, 2021

Donald Tarver, 81, of Orange, TX, passed away on May 24, 2021, in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown and Reverend Paul Southerlan of Faith Community Hospice LLC Chaplain. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker

May 24, 2021

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker, 85, died May 24, 2021 in Germfask Township, Michigan. Mrs. Barker was born on March 13, 1936 in Hamlin, Texas. She was the daughter of Lawrence Harold Smith and Verby LaVerne Clay Smith. She was reared in Orange and moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1966. She retired from the city of Houston where she was a...

Sharon Ann DuBose

Sharon Ann DuBose

May 23, 2021

Sharon Ann DuBose, 76, of Orange, passed away on May 23, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Claybar...

Kirby E. Procell

Kirby E. Procell

May 22, 2021

Kirby E. Procell, 83, of Orange, passed away on May 22, 2021, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Orange. Officiating will be his brother, Quincy Procell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Colfax, Louisiana, on...

Monty Ulys Jarrett

Monty Ulys Jarrett

May 21, 2021

Monty Ulys Jarrett Monty Ulys Jarrett, 63, of Bridge City, TX passed from this life May 21, 2021, in Beaumont, TX. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Liberty Baptist Church Sanctuary of Bridge City, TX officiated by Jeremy Bradshaw. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Orange, TX. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. to...

Judy Bembry

Judy Bembry

May 19, 2021

Judy Bembry, 53, of Bridge City, passed away on May 19, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Steven Michael McGill

Steven Michael McGill

May 18, 2021

Steven Michael McGill, Jr., 43, of Orange, passed away on May 18, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Scott Hawk of Praise Church in Beaumont. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at...

Betty Lou Perry

Betty Lou Perry

May 17, 2021

Betty Lou Perry, 90, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, with burial to follow at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will begin prior to the graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at Winfree Cemetery. Born in Brewer Community, Orange, Texas, on...

David Glenn Cooper

David Glenn Cooper

Jun 8, 2021

David Glenn Cooper, 48, of Orange, passed away on June 8, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services with masonic services conducted by the Madison Masonic Lodge 126 will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...

Larry McClure

Larry McClure

Jun 7, 2021

Larry McClure, 76, of Bridge City, passed away on June 7, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas, with burial to follow. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 14, 1945, he was the son of Bubby and Loreen McClure. He worked as a computer...

Marcus Gil Rector

Marcus Gil Rector

Jun 7, 2021

Gil Rector, 85, of Orange, passed away on June 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

James Ward Gammill

James Ward Gammill

Jun 5, 2021

James Ward Gammill, 70, of Bridge City, passed away on June 5, 2021, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Jack Comer, of Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Susan Marie Hilliard Foote

Susan Marie Hilliard Foote

Jun 5, 2021

Susan Foote, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2021, in Port Arthur, Texas. Under Ms. Foote’s request there will be no services at this time. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 7, 1954, she was the daughter of John Pierce Hilliard and Mary Lou (Trueblood) Hilliard. Susan was a loving woman; devoted to her family and...

Edgar Willis McGuire

Edgar Willis McGuire

Jun 3, 2021

Edgar Willis McGuire, 93, of Orange, passed away on June 3, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jon Brinlee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...

Frances Ann Wilson Chester

Frances Ann Wilson Chester

Jun 1, 2021

Frances Ann Wilson Chester, 91, of Bridge City, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Bridge City, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service, at...

Joyce Ann Sonnier

Joyce Ann Sonnier

May 31, 2021

Joyce Ann Sonnier, precious wife, mother and Nana, passed peacefully into Heaven’s gates on the morning of May 31, 2021, after a day surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren and visits from lifelong friends. The daughter of Henry and Milady Valigura, Joyce grew up in the small town of Caldwell, Texas, where she was voted Class Favorite in...

Vanessa Dawn Peacock

Vanessa Dawn Peacock

May 30, 2021

Vanessa Dawn Peacock, 60, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on May 30, 2021, at her sons’ home. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 16, 1961, she was the daughter of Robert Foreman and Susan Theresa Foreman. Vanessa enjoyed tending to her garden, fishing, and camping. She loved her dogs and always wanted to be doing something outside getting her...

Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis

May 27, 2021

Wayne Davis, 68, of Bridge City, passed away on May 27, 2021, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 18, 1953, he was the son of Wilbur Davis and Edith Whitten. Wayne worked as a welder for many years. He loved his family dearly and left an impact on many lives. Wayne will be dearly missed by those...

Cheryl "Janis" Willborn

Cheryl "Janis" Willborn

May 27, 2021

Cheryl “Janis” Willborn, known as “Nana”, passed into the arms of our heavenly father on the evening of May 27, 2021, in her home surrounded by her husband, son and daughter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m....

Myra Lou Stakes

Myra Lou Stakes

May 25, 2021

Myra Stakes, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on May 25, 2021, in Orange, TX. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, TX. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home Born in Clark Co, Arkansas, on May 7, 1933, she was the daughter of...

Donald Wayne Tarver

Donald Wayne Tarver

May 24, 2021

Donald Tarver, 81, of Orange, TX, passed away on May 24, 2021, in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown and Reverend Paul Southerlan of Faith Community Hospice LLC Chaplain. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker

May 24, 2021

Shirley Evelyn Smith Barker, 85, died May 24, 2021 in Germfask Township, Michigan. Mrs. Barker was born on March 13, 1936 in Hamlin, Texas. She was the daughter of Lawrence Harold Smith and Verby LaVerne Clay Smith. She was reared in Orange and moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1966. She retired from the city of Houston where she was a...

Sharon Ann DuBose

Sharon Ann DuBose

May 23, 2021

Sharon Ann DuBose, 76, of Orange, passed away on May 23, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Claybar...

Kirby E. Procell

Kirby E. Procell

May 22, 2021

Kirby E. Procell, 83, of Orange, passed away on May 22, 2021, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Orange. Officiating will be his brother, Quincy Procell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Colfax, Louisiana, on...

Monty Ulys Jarrett

Monty Ulys Jarrett

May 21, 2021

Monty Ulys Jarrett Monty Ulys Jarrett, 63, of Bridge City, TX passed from this life May 21, 2021, in Beaumont, TX. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Liberty Baptist Church Sanctuary of Bridge City, TX officiated by Jeremy Bradshaw. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Orange, TX. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. to...

Judy Bembry

Judy Bembry

May 19, 2021

Judy Bembry, 53, of Bridge City, passed away on May 19, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Steven Michael McGill

Steven Michael McGill

May 18, 2021

Steven Michael McGill, Jr., 43, of Orange, passed away on May 18, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Scott Hawk of Praise Church in Beaumont. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at...

Betty Lou Perry

Betty Lou Perry

May 17, 2021

Betty Lou Perry, 90, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, with burial to follow at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will begin prior to the graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at Winfree Cemetery. Born in Brewer Community, Orange, Texas, on...

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