It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie Haycock Clarius, who left us on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born on December 31, 1924, Bonnie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and community.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Pineville with Reverend Donnie Kuzma officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball under the direction of Hixson Brothers in Pineville.

Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate Bonnie’s remarkable life. A public viewing will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville on Monday, May 18, 2026,  from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Rosary service will take place at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. that same evening.

Pallbearers will be Steven Clarius, Doug Gates, Austin Handorf, Codie Bond, David Thornton, Matt Snook, Chris Wesner, and Dalton Schisler.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brady Schisler, Jayson Gates, and Rick Lofton.

Bonnie was a cherished member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Pineville where she found joy and fulfillment in her faith and the friendships she nurtured. She dedicated herself to family, always making time for those she loved, and her warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. Even into her 90’s she crocheted lap robes for the nursing homes. Bonnie was a member of the Tuesday afternoon prayer group at Sacred Heart and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Court Bishop Greco #2072.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, John William Clarius, Sr.; parents, Chester and Antoinette DeCuir Haycock; sons, John William Clarius, Jr., and James Lee (Jimmy) Clarius.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, George Russell Clarius (Vimmi), Jay Jeffery Clarius (Susan), and Joey Wayne Clarius; daughters, Jane Marie Clarius, and Judy Ann Clarius Thornton (Larry); daughters-in-law, Lisa Clarius, and Monique Clarius; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends; Rascal, her faithful “4-legged human” who has been her constant companion.

Bonnie Clarius will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever live on in the love she shared with her family and friends.

A special thanks to the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice especially Ashley Wells, Karen Thompson, and Vickie Brossett for their tender care, and Deacon Mike Young for all of his spiritual direction and dedication.