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Mary Alice Jacoway

Mary Alice Jacoway

Apr 16, 2021

Mary Alice Jacoway, 89, of Orange, passed away on April 16, 2021 in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Evergreen Cemetery. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1931, she was the daughter of Howard Roy Jacoway and Laura Alma (Bunn). Mary started working for South Western Bell, now AT&T on May 15,...

John "J.D" Diores Gallet

John "J.D" Diores Gallet

Apr 16, 2021

John Diores Gallet, 86, of Orange, passed away on April 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jean Karasik

Jean Karasik

Apr 14, 2021

Jean Karasik, 90, of Orange, passed away April 14, 2021 in Georgetown. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Bobby Daniel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in New...

Clarence Leon Taylor

Clarence Leon Taylor

Apr 14, 2021

Clarence Leon Taylor, 87, of Kirbyville, passed away on April 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Randy Thomas Johnson

Randy Thomas Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

Randy Thomas Johnson, 71, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 13,2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Chris LeLeux

Chris LeLeux

Apr 12, 2021

Chris LeLeux, 45, of Orange, passed away on April 12, 2021, in Orange. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Ronnie Hennigan. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on July...

George Reginald Parker

George Reginald Parker

Apr 11, 2021

George Reginald Parker, 90, of Orange, peacefully passed through the gates of heaven on April 11, 2021, at his home in Orange, with his loving wife Shirley by his side. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan....

Edward "Ed" S. Shaw

Edward "Ed" S. Shaw

Apr 11, 2021

Ed Shaw, 92, of Bridge City, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Port Arthur. Born in Talladega, Alabama, on June 16, 1928, he was the son of John Shaw and Mamie (Lybrand) Shaw. Ed proudly and honorably served in the United States Army Air Force and went on to work as a maintenance foreman at Dupont for over 30...

Sherie Murphy

Sherie Murphy

Apr 11, 2021

Sherie Murphy, 41, of Bridge City, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Michael Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Trisha-Lee "Sharp" Dollery

Trisha-Lee "Sharp" Dollery

Apr 10, 2021

Trisha-Lee “Sharp” Dollery, 74, of Mauriceville, passed away on April 10, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Claybar...

Mary Elizabeth Bolner

Mary Elizabeth Bolner

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Bolner passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 10, 2021 surrounded by her adoring family at home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Ed Rawls. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service,...

Essa Jones Duplechain

Essa Jones Duplechain

Apr 9, 2021

Essa Jones-Duplechain was summoned from life on April 9, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born May 22, 1925 in Liberty, Texas to the late Joe Jones and Lillian Monroe. Essa lived in Orange, Texas for many years. Essa was a member of Starlight Baptist Church #1 for many years. Family & friends will often recall the times shared...

Shannah Lynn Heard

Shannah Lynn Heard

Apr 8, 2021

Shannah Lynn Heard, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony and Reverend Clifton Rankin. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Ricky Steven Lynn

Ricky Steven Lynn

Apr 7, 2021

Ricky Steven Lynn Ricky Steven Lynn, 63, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 9, 1957, he was the son of William Wesley Lynn and Kathern (Gurganus) Lynn. Ricky was a graduate of Little Cypress High School and loved Harley motorcycles. He worked as an industrial electrician. Ricky left an impact...

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair

Apr 7, 2021

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair, 86, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at...

Mertie Fay Singleton

Mertie Fay Singleton

Apr 7, 2021

Mertie Fay Singleton, loving mother, sister and grandmother made her journey into Heaven April 7, 2021. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen Hudnall of Oak Grove Tabernacle. Cremation will follow funeral services. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Dorothy Lousie Grappe Dans

Dorothy Lousie Grappe Dans

Apr 7, 2021

Dorothy Louise Dans, 89, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Tyler. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend Stephen Hudnall. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at First Baptist...

Margarito "Mike" Calderon

Margarito "Mike" Calderon

Apr 7, 2021

Margarito “Mike” Calderon, 87, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. A graveside service for Mike will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Grace Memorial Chapel at Heritage...

William "Bill" Robert Hughes Jr.

William "Bill" Robert Hughes Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

William “Bill” Robert Hughes, Jr. On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1960, William “Bill” Robert Hughes, Jr. was born to William Robert Hughes, Sr. and Martha Louise (Monroe) Hughes at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. In 1962 the family moved to Orange, Texas where Bill flourished with his wife and nine children until his untimely passing on April 6, 2021....

Patrick Howard Hammond

Patrick Howard Hammond

Apr 6, 2021

Patrick Howard Hammond, 52, of Port Arthur, passed away on April 6, 2021, in Port Arthur. A memorial service for Patrick will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Victory Life Church of Orange at 7708 St. Hwy 87 Orange, Texas 77632. Born in Oregon, on July 15, 1968, he was the son of...

Mary Alice Jacoway

Mary Alice Jacoway

Apr 16, 2021

Mary Alice Jacoway, 89, of Orange, passed away on April 16, 2021 in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Evergreen Cemetery. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1931, she was the daughter of Howard Roy Jacoway and Laura Alma (Bunn). Mary started working for South Western Bell, now AT&T on May 15,...

John "J.D" Diores Gallet

John "J.D" Diores Gallet

Apr 16, 2021

John Diores Gallet, 86, of Orange, passed away on April 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jean Karasik

Jean Karasik

Apr 14, 2021

Jean Karasik, 90, of Orange, passed away April 14, 2021 in Georgetown. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Bobby Daniel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in New...

Clarence Leon Taylor

Clarence Leon Taylor

Apr 14, 2021

Clarence Leon Taylor, 87, of Kirbyville, passed away on April 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Randy Thomas Johnson

Randy Thomas Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

Randy Thomas Johnson, 71, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 13,2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Chris LeLeux

Chris LeLeux

Apr 12, 2021

Chris LeLeux, 45, of Orange, passed away on April 12, 2021, in Orange. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Ronnie Hennigan. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on July...

George Reginald Parker

George Reginald Parker

Apr 11, 2021

George Reginald Parker, 90, of Orange, peacefully passed through the gates of heaven on April 11, 2021, at his home in Orange, with his loving wife Shirley by his side. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan....

Edward "Ed" S. Shaw

Edward "Ed" S. Shaw

Apr 11, 2021

Ed Shaw, 92, of Bridge City, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Port Arthur. Born in Talladega, Alabama, on June 16, 1928, he was the son of John Shaw and Mamie (Lybrand) Shaw. Ed proudly and honorably served in the United States Army Air Force and went on to work as a maintenance foreman at Dupont for over 30...

Sherie Murphy

Sherie Murphy

Apr 11, 2021

Sherie Murphy, 41, of Bridge City, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Michael Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Trisha-Lee "Sharp" Dollery

Trisha-Lee "Sharp" Dollery

Apr 10, 2021

Trisha-Lee “Sharp” Dollery, 74, of Mauriceville, passed away on April 10, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Claybar...

Mary Elizabeth Bolner

Mary Elizabeth Bolner

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Bolner passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 10, 2021 surrounded by her adoring family at home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Ed Rawls. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service,...

Essa Jones Duplechain

Essa Jones Duplechain

Apr 9, 2021

Essa Jones-Duplechain was summoned from life on April 9, 2021 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born May 22, 1925 in Liberty, Texas to the late Joe Jones and Lillian Monroe. Essa lived in Orange, Texas for many years. Essa was a member of Starlight Baptist Church #1 for many years. Family & friends will often recall the times shared...

Shannah Lynn Heard

Shannah Lynn Heard

Apr 8, 2021

Shannah Lynn Heard, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony and Reverend Clifton Rankin. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Ricky Steven Lynn

Ricky Steven Lynn

Apr 7, 2021

Ricky Steven Lynn Ricky Steven Lynn, 63, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 9, 1957, he was the son of William Wesley Lynn and Kathern (Gurganus) Lynn. Ricky was a graduate of Little Cypress High School and loved Harley motorcycles. He worked as an industrial electrician. Ricky left an impact...

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair

Apr 7, 2021

Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair, 86, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at...

Mertie Fay Singleton

Mertie Fay Singleton

Apr 7, 2021

Mertie Fay Singleton, loving mother, sister and grandmother made her journey into Heaven April 7, 2021. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen Hudnall of Oak Grove Tabernacle. Cremation will follow funeral services. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Dorothy Lousie Grappe Dans

Dorothy Lousie Grappe Dans

Apr 7, 2021

Dorothy Louise Dans, 89, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Tyler. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend Stephen Hudnall. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at First Baptist...

Margarito "Mike" Calderon

Margarito "Mike" Calderon

Apr 7, 2021

Margarito “Mike” Calderon, 87, of Orange, passed away on April 7, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. A graveside service for Mike will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Grace Memorial Chapel at Heritage...

William "Bill" Robert Hughes Jr.

William "Bill" Robert Hughes Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

William “Bill” Robert Hughes, Jr. On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1960, William “Bill” Robert Hughes, Jr. was born to William Robert Hughes, Sr. and Martha Louise (Monroe) Hughes at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. In 1962 the family moved to Orange, Texas where Bill flourished with his wife and nine children until his untimely passing on April 6, 2021....

Patrick Howard Hammond

Patrick Howard Hammond

Apr 6, 2021

Patrick Howard Hammond, 52, of Port Arthur, passed away on April 6, 2021, in Port Arthur. A memorial service for Patrick will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Victory Life Church of Orange at 7708 St. Hwy 87 Orange, Texas 77632. Born in Oregon, on July 15, 1968, he was the son of...

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