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Thomas Fulton Allen Jr., (Tommy) lived his dash 1932-2024 to the fullest for 92 Years. The line between the day we're born and the day we leave this earth. In that little dash is a lifetime of laughter, love and tears. Tommy was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and moved to Port Arthur, TX at a young age. He built a home in Bridge City, TX where he lived with his wife Joycelynn Allen, and three daughters, Susan Rhodes, Ruth Lawless and Lori Dickman. He was living in the Toledo...
On April 7, 1987 Kelley and Sabrina (Moss) Burch were truly blessed with a son KELLEY BREVON MALACHI. His three older sisters loved to instruct him. And the gentle giant he was, he let them. February 13, 1999 was a date he would not forget, that is, when he symbolized his dedication to Jehovah God. He remained a faithful servant until his death from a ruptured appendix October 25, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents A.G. and Virginia Burch, Myrna Byrd and Gene...
Stella Mae “Katie” Mulhollan of Bridge City left this earth on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Services for Katie were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. There was a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, Nov.7 at 10am, with funeral services immediately following at 11. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church Orange officiated. Katie was laid to rest at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orang...
Ronald Wayne Norwood, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial followed at Harris Cemetery in Orange. Cove Baptist Church served lunch after. Visitation was held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 27, 1955, he was the son...
James Harold Bull, Jr., 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Oct. 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Rusty Dollar of North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 1, 1947, he was the son of James Harold Bull, Sr. and Jimmy Jacqueline Bull. Harold...
James Griffin, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Oct.4, 2024. He was an all around talent for building,mechanics. His passion was cooking. He is survived by his parents Thomas Griffin Sr and Emma Griffin of Bridge City, Texas; brothers, Larry Griffin and wife Denise of Orange,Texas, Roger and Rhonda Griffin of Pineland, Texas, Thomas Griffin, Jr. of Bridge City, Texas and sister, Sandra Griffin of Bridge City, Texas. James also leaves behind 6 sons, 2 daughters and...
Bertha Garcia Werkheiser, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Oct.1, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Vigil to be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Louise,...
Zilda Sue Darby Bland, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Terry Wright. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 11, 1942, she was the daughter of...
Barbara Ann (Lambert) (Herron) Lassiter, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September21, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur. Born on July 30, 1939, in Georgetown, South Carolina to Ruth (Neeley) and John Marion Lambert. Barbara was raised by her father and stepmother Cristabell Lambert. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Cindy Lee Sanders of Vidor, Texas, Lori Denise Philpott and her husband Clarence of Bridge City, Texas, and Jamie...
JoAnn Bradley, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. JoAnn Godeaux Bradley, or Jo, as so many called her, lived a life full of love and...
James Arden “Jimmy” Jenkins, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by family at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating was Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial followed at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Born in Village Mills, Texas, on September 18, 1942, he was the son of Raymond Odis Jenkins and Lucille (Mc...
Charles "Charley" Joseph Hartman of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sept. 20, 2024 in Houston, Texas, the age of 75. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Born on February 22, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas, Charles dedicated...
Luther Daniel (Danny) Brack, age 82, of Orange, Texas passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Pennington. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Leesville, Louisiana on...
William Randy Lynch, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 11a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on Aug. 30, 1961, he was the son of William Travis Lynch and Monnie Smith Lynch. William...
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Mary Jo Wiler McClain, 98, of Bridge City transitioned to Heaven, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will by held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Pastor Samuel Karunanithi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the same location. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Formerly of Brashear, Texas in Hopkins County, Mrs. McClain was...
George A. Cruse Jr. was born July 28, 1954, and passed away August 26, 2024, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Kirby Cruse; sons, George A. Cruse III and wife Cameron and Justin Ridley Cruse; grandchildren, Colt Cruse and Riley Cruse; and sister, Debbie Soiett and husband Dana. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Allison Cruse Sr. and Peggy Cruse; and sister, Connie Dickey. Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service...
Florence Winifred Bales Ward, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Aug. 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Galveston, Texas, on Oct.10, 1937, she was the daughter of Wayne F. Bales and Anna Bell (Gidley) Bales. Florence's...
Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr., 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Calvin W. Stakes, Sr. and Bobbie Jean Granger Stakes. Calvin spent his professional life as an electrician, owner, and operator of Stakes Electric. His hard work and...
Thelma Jean Hebert, 86, of Orange, passed away on Aug. 21, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Thelma will be placed in her final resting place in Wetumka, Oklahoma, at a later date. Born in Honey Grove, Texas, on June 20, 1938, she was the daughter of Fred Sanders and Audie Mae Patterson. Thelma devoted her life to her family, her career as a cosmetologist, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Throughout her life, Thelma found immense joy in being a grandmother to...
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Aug. 8, 2024, at home. Memorial services will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at VFW Post 2775 in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on Nov. 16, 1958, she was the daughter of Steve Laughlin Jr. and LaDonna Laughlin (Webb). Sherry's talents extended far beyond the walls of her home. Her green thumb was evident in her greenhouse, where she could be found tending to her plants with care and dedication....
Debrah Helen McAbee, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in San Diego, California, on July 8, 1953, she was the daughter of Wallace Lute and Opal (Cox) Lute....
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, 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, 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, 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...