Hazel Baggett Embler
Jun 30, 2013
Hazel Embler, 87, was born December 6, 1925 in Lavonia, GA to Bartow and Rose Wright Minyard and passed away June 30, 2013 in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 5th at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM,...
Lillian Elizabeth Bourque
Jun 24, 2013
Lillian Bourque passed into God’s glory at her home in Beaumont after a short illness on June 24th, 2013 at the age of 91. Lillian was born in Sour Lake, TX on May 16, 1922 to Will L. and Lillian Smith. She was the youngest of five children in the family and the sister of State Representative, Will L. Smith....
Billy Randle Cole Sr.
Jun 23, 2013
Billy Randle Cole Sr., 84, was born February 1, 1929 to George and Merle Hampton Cole in Kaufman, TX and passed away June 23, 2013 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Billy was a long-time resident of Orange, TX for almost 45 years and was employed at DuPont -...
Margie Booker Gray
Jun 16, 2013
Margie Booker Gray died June 16, 2013, at the age of 93 in St. Elizabeth’s hospital, Beaumont, after fighting a good fight to recover from a scooter injury she sustained while in Portugal, almost completing her transatlantic European three week cruise. Margie lived a wonderful life. She was born in Brookeland, Texas to Zelma & Elijah Booker, May 6, 1920....
Randy Scott Lindsey Jr.
Jun 15, 2013
Randy Scott Lindsey, Jr. was born August 24, 2011 in Beaumont, Texas to Krystle Bob and Randy Scott Lindsey, Sr. After a courageous fight Randy passed away June 15, 2013 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held Saturday June 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home...
Ruth Stella Shellenberger
Jun 13, 2013
Ruth Stella Shellenberger passed away Thursday, June 13th in Wimberly, TX. Ruth was born January 21, 1923 in Welsh, LA, the only child of Clarence and Elsie Monger. After growing up on her family’s rice farm near Fenton, LA, Ruth attended Northwestern State University, graduating with a degree in education. She married Rex Shellenger in 1945 and moved to Waco,...
Mary Lou Dillon
Jun 12, 2013
Mary L. Dillon, 72, was born February 21, 1941 in Salem, IL to James David and Ruby Lucille Moore Pogue and passed away June 12, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Mrs. Dillon worked as an administrative assistant/secretary for many years and last worked for the Federal...
J.B. Heiselbetz
Jun 11, 2013
John B. Heiselbetz, 87, was born April 15, 1926 in Beaumont to Herman and Lena Heiselbetz Sr. and passed away June 11, 2013 at Baptist Hospital. He was a life-time resident of Beaumont, owning and operating his service station on Mariposa (now MLK) for many years. J.B. served his country as a machinist mate (MM3C) with the US Navy during...
Margaret Faye (Vesser) Herzberg
Jun 6, 2013
Margaret Faye Vesser Herzberg, 93, of Beaumont passed away at her residence June 6, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Beaumont with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends is planned on June 9, 2013 from 6...
Gwendolyn Lea "Gwen" Massey
Jun 6, 2013
Gwen Massey was born January 12, 1941 and died June 6, 2013 in the Clear Lake Medical Center in Clear Lake, Texas. A resident of Houston, Gwen was a former resident of Beaumont for many years. She was a homemaker, loving and devoted “preacher’s” wife, mother and grandmother. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 11:00...
Bessie Elizabeth Jones
Jun 1, 2013
Bessie Elizabeth Jones, 86, of West Orange, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with visitation beginning at 9:00. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelbyville. Born in Dayton, Ohio on October 31, 1926, Bessie was...
Audrey Lois Hudson
Jun 1, 2013
Audrey Lois Hudson, 89, of Vidor, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...
Jenni Taylor
May 31, 2013
Jenni Taylor, 62, of Orange, passed away at her home Friday, May 31, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor was born March 15, 1951 in Orange to Melvin...
Jaycee Grace
May 31, 2013
Jaycee Grace, 19 months, was born October 25, 2011 in Houston, TX and went to be with the Lord May 31, 2013 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Even though she was a heart transplant recipient, Jaycee enjoyed and showed her love for life, family, friends and church services. She was a delight to behold as music was played in...
Bernice Heyd Hymes
May 30, 2013
Bernice Heyd Hymes, 84, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was born on March 13, 1929 in LeBleu Settlement, Louisiana. Bernice was the daughter of Ferdinand Heyd, Jr. and Elizabeth Hebert Heyd. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Mertin Hymes. Those who will most cherish her memory are her children: Elizabeth...
Marvin C. Slick Sanders
May 29, 2013
Marvin C. "Slick" Sanders, 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with military honors provided...
Fred Cervelli
May 29, 2013
Fred Cervelli, 79, once a leading sports writer in Texas and former public relations director of the Texas AFLCIO passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2013. Fred was a 30 year resident of Orange, Texas before moving to Austin in 1972. Cervelli was educated with honors in journalism and leadership at Baylor University. In 1962 he was...
Becky Russell
May 28, 2013
Rebbecca Jean "Becky" Russell, 49, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Friends are invited to join the family as they celebrate her life at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on June 2, 1963, Becky was the daughter of J.D. "Doug" and...
Clifford Leon Lyons
May 27, 2013
Clifford Leon Lyons, 83, of Bridge City passed away at his home Monday, May 27, 2013. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday May 30, 2013 at the funeral home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. David...
Thomas D. Bourgeois
May 26, 2013
Thomas D. "Tommy" Bourgeois, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 in Cedar Park, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas, with Reverend Brad Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be Wednesday, May...