Bernie Joe Cook, 76, of Beaumont, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. He was born September 27, 1932 in Clyde, TX. He married Laura Weber Cook on June 14, 1958 in Port Arthur, TX and then moved to Beaumont. Bernie was a graduate of Lamar University with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation, he worked in the accounting...
N.J. "Vick" Vicknair, Jr. 71, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be his brother, Deacon Tommy Vicknair. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, beginning at...
Frank Swinford. Hatton, 86, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church and Reverend Bill Collier, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Turner...
Maxine Guidry Woolner 7 January 1924 – 6 September 2009 Maxine Guidry Woolner, age 85, passed away peacefully and in comfort in her apartment at the Clare Bridge Community in Troutdale, Oregon, on 6 September 2009. She died from complications of renal failure. Maxine was the daughter of Joseph Villeré Guidry and Rosa neé Hollier Guidry. She grew up in...
Betty Ruth Gabbard Smith went to be with her Lord on September 5, 2009. Betty was 72 years of age, born on February 18, 1937 in Foreman, Arkansas to Everett and Idell Gabbard. Betty and William Elmer Smith married December 23, 1952 and they were blessed with two children. One son, Bruce Dewayne Smith and wife, Renee of Mauriceville, Texas...
Pauline "Polly" Trevathan, 84, of Lumberton, Texas passed away September 5, 2009 in Beaumont, TX. She was born August 22, 1925 in Minden, LA to Claude and Lucille Temple. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jason and Shanna Trevathan, Amber Renee' Trevathan, Shannon Trevathan and Sean Trevathan; great-grandchildren, Madeline Nicole Trevathan, Kinsley Erin Moore and Abigail Rae Trevathan, all of...
Gerald F. "Jerry" Pesson, 67, of Woodville, passed away September 3, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. A resident of Woodville for the past 11 years, he was a former longtime resident of Bridge City. Jerry was born in New Iberia, LA and raised in Seguin, TX. He met his wife while serving his country in the US Army. Together they raised...
Laura May Nichols, 75, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Friday, September, 4 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Following services, cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Laura...
Elaine C. Townes, 78, of Bridge City, died August 27, 2009, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, with Reverend Bob Boone, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, at the...
Michael Allen "Mike" Smith, 58, of Beaumont passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodland Baptist Church with Brother Jim Sliger officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Westlake Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Westlake, LA. Visitation will be on Friday from 7-9 p.m....
Myrtle Helen Smith Broussard, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Answered Prayer Living Facility in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Sunday, August 30, 2009, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....
George "G.C." Wilson, 77, of Orange, went home to Jesus, Monday, August 24, 2009, in his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Community Church with Reverend David Berkheimer officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. George was...
David J. Broussard He was born the third child of PH and Agatha Broussard on May 18, 1933 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Shortly after his birth, his growing family moved to Southeast Texas, where he lived for much of his 76 years. David was a true son of his French heritage, with an abiding love of life, friends and family....
Faye A. DuBois, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, died on August 23, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City....
Louise Goforth, 84, a lifelong residence of Orange, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral...
Irene Fisher Patterson Irene Fisher Patterson, 84, of Orange, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Chaplain Mike Eaves officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, at the...
Helene Litton, 78, of Bridge City, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, at her residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Reverend Jim McClintock, serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday...
A memorial service for David Michael Ebach, 45 of Beaumont, TX will be held Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. David was born July 18, 1964 in North Dakota and passed away August 21, 2009 in Zavalla, Texas. David was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Agatha Parker. He is survived by his...
Captain Robert L. "Bob" Reinhardt, 66, died at his residence in Hemphill, TX and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2009. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange on Thursday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan George of the Six Mile Baptist Church officiating. Graveside Services will...
Hiram Norsworthy, Jr., 86, of Orange, died Friday, August 21, 2009 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Hiram was born on March 10, 1923 in Groveton, TX. He was the son of Hiram Norsworthy, Sr. and Pearl...