Martha Jean Bagley Hall, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Orange, with her girls by her side. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Molander. A reception will follow at the Claybar Reception Center next door to Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Ross Bagley and...
Jeffrey Lynn Anderson, 59, Orange
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Jeffrey was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1964. He was the son of Tommy Lee and Beverly Mathews Anderson. He was a loving, kind, and hard-working person. He never met a stranger that he wouldn’t talk to. Jeff worked at Wilson Warehouse for over 30 years. Jeff enjoyed bowling and watching football, the 49ers were his favorite team. Jeff and his wife Darlene had one daughter, Courtney, who he loved dearly. Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Anderson; his s...
Joel Edward Steirman, 80, of Orange
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Joel Edward Steirman, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rabbi Barry Weinstein. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 19, 1943, he was the son of Ken Lewitter and Ruth Lewitter....
Berkley James "Jimmy" Lemoine, Jr., 81, of Bridge City
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Berkley James “Jimmy” Lemoine, Jr., 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2024, at Birchwood in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 6, 1943, he was the son of Berkley James Lemoine, Sr. and Mable Marie Theriot Lemoine. Jimmy, known to his grandchildren as "Paw Paw," had a deep affection for antiques and classic cars. His love for vehicles, especially Corvettes and Camaros, was evident to all who knew him. Whether he was admiring these cla...
Robert Edward Broadus, 50, Vidor
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Robert Edward Broadus passed away on March 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on August 28, 1973, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Earl and Ella (Broussard) Broadus. Robert was a man with a rough exterior, but those who knew him loved him for his huge heart. He loved racing cars, especially at the Evadale Raceway and enjoyed spending peaceful moments fishing. He was a member of the Outlaw Bible Church in Vidor and was working towards becoming a preacher. He is survived by his...
Wilifred Allen Tabor, 75, Port Neches
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Wilifred Allen Tabor, 75, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2024, peacefully at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Dr. Jordan Rogers. Wilifred was born on February 23, 1949, in Moultrie, Georgia, to Leila Jewell and James Samuel Tabor from Coolidge, Georgia. He attended Central High School in Thomasville Georgia. After graduation in 1968, he joined the...
Harry Oliver Franklin, 60, of Orange
Updated Apr 2, 2024
Harry Oliver Franklin, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, at his residence in Orange. The family is holding a memorial service at a later date. Born in Texas City, Texas, on August 27, 1963, he was the son of Albert Lee Franklin and Carrie Inez Sarver Franklin. Harry's passion for working on model airplanes was well-known among his friends and family. His attention to detail shone through in every project he undertook. In addition to his hobby of working on...
Wayne "Byrd" Warren, 61, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Apr 2, 2024
Wayne “Byrd” Warren, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Baytown Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton at noon. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on March 2, 1963, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore and Barbara Jean Roff Moore. Way...
Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, Call
Staff Report|Updated Apr 2, 2024
Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, passed away peacefully at her home in Call, Texas on March 28, 2024. Patti was born in Orange, Texas on November 21, 1951. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1970 and went on to Tyler Jr. College. There she was an Apache Belle and performed with the Belles at Dallas Cowboys football games several times. She and several other Belles appeared on the cover of Parade Magazine with Bob Hope. Patti’s mother would frequently drive to Houston t...
Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade,Orange
Staff Report|Updated Apr 1, 2024
Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade passed peacefully in the arms of their mother on March 25, 2024. During their brief time here on Earth, they touched many lives and were loved deeply by their family. Before they went to meet their Heavenly Father, they were wrapped in the warmth of their parent’s love. Their loved ones are eternally grateful for the special time they had with them. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts. Kodi and Karsyn were gre...
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God; to them that are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) Norma “Josephine” Crew, age 92, passed away in Austin, Texas, on March 23, 2024. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. Josephine was born November 13, 1931, to Joseph Wesley and Pauline Fitchett in Henderson, Texas, where she lived until 1942, when her family moved to Orange, Texas, for the war effort. She gra...
Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, Lufkin
Staff Report|Updated Mar 26, 2024
Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Hospice in the Pines. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Ambrose Berliew, Sr. and Georgia (Bilbo) Berliew. Described as very loving and a precious angel on earth, Barbara was known for her deep affection for her...
Carl Parker, 89, Port Arthur
Updated Mar 26, 2024
Senator Carl Allen Parker, distinguished lawyer, statesmen, and devoted native son of Port Arthur, Texas, died peacefully in his home on March 22, 2024, following a long illness. He was 89 years old. A life-long public servant, Carl will best be remembered for his 34 years as a member of the Texas Legislature, starting with his election to the House of Representatives in 1962 and later to the Texas Senate, where he served until 1995. A staunch, unwavering, and wholly...
Patsy Wynne Wingate, 74, formerly of West Orange
Updated Mar 25, 2024
Patricia Wynne Wingate, 74, of Beaumont, died Wednesday March 20 of complications following surgery for cancer on Feb. 6. Patsy was born March 1, 1950, in Orange, and grew up there. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1968, earned her B.A. from Lamar University in 1973, and continued working on an M.A. in History there. As fate would have it, she met a wonderful man, John Doucet, Jr., on a blind date in July 1977, and they married that December. Although they were...
Russell Allen Roberts, 60, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 25, 2024
Russell Allen Roberts, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2024, at his home in Orange. The family will be holding a memorial service for Russell at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 29, 2024, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Born on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Arlon Roy Roberts and Donna Jackson Roberts. In his leisure time, Russell found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, finding solace in nature's beauty....
Sherri Renee Jones, 63, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 25, 2024
Sherri Renee Jones, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry Godeaux. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Groves, Texas, on March 24, 1960, she was the daughter of William H. Owens and Vivian Lois Freeland Richard. Sherri wa...
Elizabeth "Ann" McLelland, 89, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 25, 2024
Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Marion County, Texas, on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye A. Wyatt Wolaver. Ann was known for her unwavering devotion to her loved ones. Family was at the core of her being, and she found immense joy in sp...
Barbara Ann Augustine, 82, Orange
Roy Dunn|Updated Mar 19, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and family member. In loving memory of Barbara Ann Augustine, we are saddened to announce her passing into her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s arms on March 12, 2024. Barbara was born on June 12, 1942, to Ora Lee and Fred Alexander in Meridian, Mississippi. A life so beautifully lived, deserves to be beautifully remembered. She was the sweetest soul who loved her sweets a...
Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, Bridge City
Updated Mar 19, 2024
Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on August 10,...
Sammy Burnell Mills, 64, Orange
Updated Mar 19, 2024
Sammy Burnell Mills, 64, of Orange TX, passed away on February 19, 2024. Sammy was born on August 30, 1959 to Arlene Luther Mills and Lee Samuel Mills in Orange, TX. After graduated from Bridge City High School in 1977, he went on to study at Lamar University. After graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice and Business Administration, he started his first job in his desired occupation with Orange County Sheriff Office as a Deputy and then to Jefferson County Sheriff...
Mary Frances Scarborough, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 19, 2024
Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on August 10,...
Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, Nederland
Staff Report|Updated Mar 18, 2024
Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 7, 1957, Joel was th...
David C. Nimmo, 76, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 18, 2024
David C. Nimmo, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Amarillo, Texas, on February 20, 1948, he was the son of Alfred and Dana Nimmo. David was a dedicated tournament-level bass...
Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Mar 13, 2024
Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2024, at home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on February 7, 1986, he was the son of Earl Paul Johnson, Sr. and Coleathia “Kristy” (Purcell) Johnson. Earl was the eldest son, the eldest grandson, brother, cousin, and friend to many. He was a kindhearted, old soul. He loved laughing, vid...
Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Mar 8, 2024
Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024, at home. A Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, on March 20, 1945, he was the son of Jose Carlos de la Puente and Leonor Riveron de la Puente. Alberto was a Naval Architect and Mechanical Engineer with three master’s degrees. He was a brilliant individual who had a passion for his work a...
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