Connie Clark Velasquez, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church at 3274 Little Cypress Dr, Orange, TX 77632. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Inurnment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn at 2312 Irving St, West Orange, TX 77630. Born in Kenova, West Virginia, on July 27, 1950, she was the daughter of Paul...
Rachel Marie Curry, 52, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Jun 14, 2024
Rachel Marie Curry, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Victoria, Texas, on July 30, 1971, she was the daughter of Joe Aleman, Jr. and Sandra (Baros) Ross. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was known her warm and caring nature, always ready to lend a helping hand no matter what. Rachel cherished her family dearly and made it a tradition to have family dinners every Sunday. She found joy in spending quality time with her loved...
Charles "Charlie" Wesley Phillips, 89
Staff Report|Updated Jun 11, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Wesley Phillips, 89, was called to his Heavenly Father on June 5, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born with a servant’s heart and the desire to help others, Charlie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Charlie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patsy Phillips, daughter Jody Broussard, son Wade Phillips and wife Theresa, second son Curt Leger and wife Jodie, grandchildren Jared Broussard and wife Becca, Taylor Phillips, Caeden Brous...
Lance Lee Honeycutt III, 55, Bridge City
Updated Jun 11, 2024
Lance Lee Honeycutt III, 55 of Bridge City, Texas passed away peacefully June 2, 2024 at home. A small private family viewing was held June 7, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 13 at 11am at the KC Hall in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Galveston, Texas on January 16, 1969. He was the son of Lance Lee Honeycutt Jr and Colleen Vivien Gill(Buckley). Lance is a beloved son(a momma’s boy), brother, husband, father, g...
Tom Hardy, 87, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Jun 11, 2024
In loving memory of Tom Hardy, 87 of Orange, Texas, who passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Jefferson Skilled Nursing Home in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tom will be laid to rest at Cushing Cemetery surrounded by his family. Born in Cushing, Texas on March 4, 1937, Tom was the middle son of Marcus and Juanita Hardy. He was raised in Cushing with his siblings and met his...
John Henry Williams, 76, Vidor
Staff Report|Updated Jun 10, 2024
John Henry Williams, 76, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 31, 1948, he was the son of Williford Burton...
Leida Alicia Garcia 55, de Orange
Staff Report|Updated Jun 6, 2024
Leida Alicia Garcia 55, de Orange, Texas, falleció Junio 1,del 2024 en su casa en Orange . Visitaciones serán de 5:00PM a 8:pm, jueves Junio 6 ,2024, con un rosario a las 7:00pm en Claybar Funeral Home en Orange. Nacida en San Nicolas De Los Garzas, Nuevo León, México, El 14 de junio del 1968 ella era hija de Felipe Alcalá y María Luisa Cárdenas. Ella era una querida Madre, Esposa, abuela y amiga de mucha gente. Sera recordada por los platillos y comidas que hacía y traían...
Stephen "Steve" Ray Sanders , 72, Orange
Updated May 30, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Ray Sanders , age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after an almost twenty years courageous living with Parkinson’s Disease. During that time he never once complained or gave up and ALWAYS had a smile on his face. He was born October 22, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Carl H. Sanders and Winona B. Sanders. Steve attended Bridge City schools and was active in many clubs, activities and sports, where he was a standout. He wa...
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, Orange
Staff Report|Updated May 28, 2024
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on January 3, 1938, he was the son of...
Albert “LJ” Joseph Doucet, 82, of Bridge City, TX passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Groves, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio with Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, TX. Visitation will be at 9:00 am -11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Church Point, LA, on Nov...
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, Azle
Updated May 21, 2024
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Taylor Co. Texas, on April 16, 1933, she was the daughter of Clint Maddera and Pearlie B...
Grayson Scott Journeay
Staff Report|Updated May 20, 2024
Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024. Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay. He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Justin and Hannah Journeay; his...
Mollie E. Willis
Staff Report|Updated May 20, 2024
Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Friends and former co-workers are invited to attend visitation at First Church of Orange on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Miss Mollie, 92, of Orange, Texas, posted her address change...
Levi Alexander Brown,Orange
Staff Report|Updated May 14, 2024
Levi Alexander Brown peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024. Levi was the precious son of Joshua and Mayajean Brown. Far too perfect for this world, he only knew the love beyond measure his family surrounded him in. Levi touched the lives of those blessed to know his sweet presence and will continue to remain in the hearts of all who adored him. “If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” - Winnie...
Kenneth Clyde Wyatt, 82
Updated May 14, 2024
Kenneth Clyde Wyatt, beloved husband, father, son and friend; left his earthly body on May 2, 2024 in Montgomery TX and will be forever missed by those he left behind. He was born on October 8,1942 in San Jose, CA. He fought illness for several years but ultimately kidney cancer took him. Predeceasing Ken are his father and mother, Clyde G. Wyatt of Carroll TN and Arta Wann Wyatt Miller of Bridge City TX, his sister Marsha Lyn Alexander of San Luis Obispo CA, maternal grandpar...
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, Bridge City
Updated May 14, 2024
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 28, 1954, she was the daughter of Don Sparks and Ann Duval Sparks. Diana...
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, Orange
Staff Report|Updated May 14, 2024
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Texas City, Texas, on March 7, 1953, she was the daughter of Anthony Francis Cantone and Evelyn Conjetta (Spalma) Nichols....
Ray Hearn, 83, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated May 14, 2024
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray established deep roots in the community, where he spent over seven decades of his life. His upbringing fostered enduring friendships,...
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, Orange
Staff Report|Updated May 14, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her free time, Mary enjoyed playing bingo and indulging in the thrill of gambling. These hobbies brought her immense joy and allowed her to socialize with...
Daniel "Dan" Albert Hock, 70, Orange
Staff Report|Updated May 14, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024, at home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Buddy Hock and Connie Hock. Dan was a man of many passions and traits that endeared him to those around him. His love for westerns and animals was evident to all who knew him, as was deep commitment to his famil...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green, 55, Orange
Updated May 14, 2024
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary. She was a Lamar University graduate with a bachelors degree, after many years of teaching Melody opened her own...
Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Feb 13, 2024
Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on February 7, 2024 at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 23 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Charles was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 21, 1955 to Donald Earl Hall, Jr....
Lois Marie Judice, 95, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Dec 4, 2023
Lois Marie Judice, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2023, in Port Neches, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, D...
Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, Bridge City
Staff Report|Updated Dec 4, 2023
Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, of Bridge City, TX, passed on through the heavenly gates on November 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, notifications will be updated through Facebook. Fred was born on May 26, 1954, to Fred Joseph Doiron Jr and Gustine Reynolds Doiron. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1972 and by trade was pipe designer, draftsmen and home builder. To know Fred was to love him. He was a wheeler dealer and loved...
Kathleen "Kathy" Longron Block, 72, Orange
Staff Report|Updated Nov 30, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date with Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1951, she was the daughter of Sidney Howard Longron and Elva Jane Granger Gordy. Kathy was a very caring and loving woman who adored her family. She enjoyed going to the casino and going dancing. She absolutely loved having big family gatherings. Kathy will be greatly mis...
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