Robert Bob William Merritt, Sr.

Robert Bob William Merritt, Sr.

Jun 9, 2010

Robert William Merritt, Sr., 78, of Orange, Texas died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey on January 3, 1932, Robert was the son of Florence Engroff and Oscar Merritt. He served in the Navy during the...

Vivian Maurine Parsley Brown

Vivian Maurine Parsley Brown

Jun 8, 2010

Vivian Maurine Parsley Brown of Vidor, Texas was born March 8, 1914 and went to be with her Savior Tuesday June 8, 2010 at the blessed age of 96 years. Her legacy is richly survived and continued through her two daughters Maurine Brown Clower and Debra Brown Garcia; sons-in-law Doug Clower and Jesus Garcia; grandchildren Jody Heyroth, Jeremy Garcia, Elena...

Harry Land

Harry Land

Jun 6, 2010

Harry Land., 66, of Bridge City, a devoted grandfather to Camden and Caleb DuBois, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2010, due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident. The memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange, with Reverend Keith Royal, pastor, officiating. Born in Port Arthur...

Adolph Hryhorchuk

Adolph Hryhorchuk

Jun 2, 2010

Adolph Hryhorchuk, 83, of Orange, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Community Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Ronnie Johnson, David Berkheimer and Daniel Rose. The eulogy will be given by Mr. Johnny Hawkins. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m....

Betty Shoemaker

Betty Shoemaker

Jun 1, 2010

Betty Shoemaker, 76, of Orange, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Harbor Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Pastor Kirk Ellender, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born on May 27,...

Gertrude McGuire Mimi Childers

Gertrude McGuire Mimi Childers

May 31, 2010

Gertrude Naomi McGuire Childers, passed peacefully from this world on May 31, 2010, on the eve of her 105th birthday, surrounded by family. She was born at home on June 1, 1905, in West Orange, Texas, the daughter of Lamar and Belle Terry McGuire. A graduate of Orange High School, she attended college before marrying Everett M. Childers in 1922....

Richard David Coit, Sr.

Richard David Coit, Sr.

May 31, 2010

Richard David Coit, Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas died Monday, May 31, 2010, at St. Luke Hospital in Houston. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home in Orange. Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island on October 10, 1939,...

Regina Ray Mills

Regina Ray Mills

May 30, 2010

Regina Ray Mills, 47, of Orange, Texas died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at John Sealey Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 17, 1963, Regina was the daughter of Joyce Orr and Lamar Benson. She was preceded in death by...

Betty Jane Lindsey

Betty Jane Lindsey

May 30, 2010

Betty Jane Lindsey, 79, of Orange, Texas died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Eddie Blankenstein. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the...

Larry Dewayne Martel I

Larry Dewayne Martel I

May 30, 2010

Funeral services for Larry Dewayne Martel I, 55, of Sour Lake, will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Sour Lake with interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Mr. Martel was born May 3, 1955...

Jimmy Gene Watson

Jimmy Gene Watson

May 29, 2010

Jim Watson, 79 of Beaumont and born in Mexia, TX passed away May 29, 2010. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Friday, June 4, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at St.Stephen's Episcopal Church. He was a salesman working with electrical supplies and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He is survived by...

Margaret Ann Randall

Margaret Ann Randall

May 29, 2010

Margaret Ann Randall was born in Beaumont, TX on October 19, 1931 to Thelma and Curtis Shelton and passed away in her home on May 29, 2010. She was a graduate of Beaumont High School and Lamar State University. She worked for the state in AFDC and day care licensing. She was a devoted wife and mother who will be...

Davy Joe Spector

Davy Joe Spector

May 28, 2010

Davy Joe Spector, 53, of Newton, died Friday, May 28, 2010, in his home. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Johnny Granger of Call Junction Cowboy Church. Born on October 21, 1956, in Orange, Texas, Davy was the son of Willie Joe Spector and Patsy...

Marjorie M. Storms Swinburn

Marjorie M. Storms Swinburn

May 28, 2010

Marjorie M. Storms Swinburn, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 in her home, following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Ozark, Arkansas, born to Ethel and Philip Storms, and had lived in Orange since 1957. Mrs. Swinburn was a longtime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her...

Vee Chisum

Vee Chisum

May 27, 2010

Funeral services for Vee Chisum, 65, of Beaumont will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Rev. Elvis Davis, officiating. Visitation will begin Saturday at 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Vee was born November 13, 1944 in Pineland, Texas and passed away May 27, 2010 in Beaumont. A longtime resident of...

Mildred Ophelia Seago

Mildred Ophelia Seago

May 25, 2010

Mildred Ophelia Seago, 87, of Orange, died Monday, May 25, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Chris Eppler of Mauriceville Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 2:00-9:00...

Gussie Leona Burnett

Gussie Leona Burnett

May 24, 2010

Gussie L. Burnett, 93, of Beaumont passed away, Monday, May 24, 2010 at her home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m.at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Reverend Brenda Warren of First Christian Church in Beaumont officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday from 6:00 until...

Abigail Lea White

Abigail Lea White

May 23, 2010

Abigail Lea White, of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Jett Cemetery in Orange with Reverend Roy Lee Johnson officiating. Born in Houston, Texas on April 22, 2010, Abigail was the daughter of Michael David White and Amanda Kay Johnson White. Preceded...

Cyril CJ Parigi

Cyril CJ Parigi

May 23, 2010

Memorial services for Cyril Joseph "CJ" Parigi, 66, of Beaumont, will be held June 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church in China, TX. Mr. Parigi was born April 28, 1944 in Beaumont to John and Stella Parigi and passed away May 23, 2010 in Houston. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard in the...

Jackie L. Miller

Jackie L. Miller

May 22, 2010

Jackie L. Miller, 74, of Orange, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery in Bon Wier, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, at...