Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Ramona Ellen Hunt
May 28, 2025
Ramona Ellen Hunt: A Life of Love, Learning, and Laughter
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ramona Ellen Hunt, affectionately known as Mona, departed this world at the age of 80, returning to her Heavenly Father. Residing in Sugar Land, Texas, Mona lived a life rich with purpose, adventure, and boundless love.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on August 25, 1944, Mona...
Jacob "Jake" August Cialona
Jul 19, 2025
Jacob August Cialona, affectionately known as Jake, was born on July 10, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. After a fulfilling life, he passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on July 19, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of kindness and compassion.
Jake enjoyed a dedicated career as a maintenance mechanic, retiring in 2005 from Goodyear. His professional journey was marked by his...
Joyce Victoria Burton
Jul 18, 2025
Joyce Victoria Burton, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar...
Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann
Jul 16, 2025
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.
Born in...
Ruth Ann Wallace
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Wallace, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Beth Welch
Jul 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Welch, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown and Reverend Ed Rawls.
There will no graveside service after the funeral.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025,...
Willis Clayton "Bill" Livingston
Jul 13, 2025
Willis Clayton "Bill" Livingston, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 100. Born on December 8, 1924, in Merryville, Louisiana, he was the son of Floyd Livingston and Maudie Corine Mysell. Bill lived a life full of love, service, and dedication.
For 35 years,...
Gary Raymond Johnson
Jul 13, 2025
Gary Raymond Johnson reached the end of his earthly trail on July 13, 2025. .
A memorial service honoring Gary will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Born on September 25, 1936 in Crowley, Louisiana, Gary was the beloved son...
Carol Kay Lyons
Jul 11, 2025
Carol Kay Lyons, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Pflugerville, Texas, on August 27, 1945, she was the daughter of William Harrison and Lillian (Pounders) Harrison. Throughout her life, Carol found joy in sewing and crafting, expressing her creativity through her many projects. Her proudest accomplishment was being a grandmother,...
Louis "Big Lou" Gerard Moore
Jul 11, 2025
Louis “Big Lou” Gerard Moore, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Baylor St. Lukes in Houston.
A celebration of life for Louis Moore, affectionately known as "Big Lou," will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Orange, officiated by Reverend Josh Fults. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to...
Johnnie Marie Smith
Jul 11, 2025
Johnnie Marie Smith, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,...
Horace Arville Stroud
Jul 11, 2025
Horace Arville Stroud, born August 20, 1944, age, 80, in Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., in Hospice care at Stonewood in Orange, Texas. He married Janet Sue Niffen Stroud on October 5, 1963, in Louisiana, Missouri. Horace was a pipeliner for Pentizen Corp for 15 years. He then started his roofing company called Pride...
Crikette Blair Welch
Jul 10, 2025
Crikette Blair Welch, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Turning Point Church in Vidor Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Brandon Burns of Turning Point Church in Vidor.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on May 9, 1987, she was the beloved daughter...
Robert Earl Lash III
Jul 10, 2025
Robert Earl Lash III, 72, of Groves, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Hector Maldonado. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Norma Jean Fusilier
Jul 8, 2025
Norma Jean Fusilier, 93, of Bridge City, Tx passed away on July 8, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls and burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00...
Benjamin "Talbert" Meadows
Jul 8, 2025
Benjamin “Talbert” Meadows, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2025, at home.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a memorial service to follow.
Born in Silsbee, Texas, on March 7, 1944, he was the son of Talbert Lee Meadows and Laverne Roberts...
Velma Jean Couture
Jul 7, 2025
Velma Jean Couture, born on October 26, 1934, in Orangefield, Texas to Jobe and Genie Waldrep, peacefully departed this life on July 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. A devoted homemaker, Velma’s loving spirit and culinary talents left an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and friends.
After marrying Edward Couture, Velma moved to various locations across the country, including...
Beverly Jean Reeh
Jul 7, 2025
Beverly Jean Reeh, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Robert Dean Dunigan
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Dean Dunigan, aka Deanie and Wrongway, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Mark Taylor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Dorothy Jean Calvert
Jul 6, 2025
Dorothy Jean Calvert, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at King Cemetery in Orange (Hartburg Community), with a visitation starting beforehand at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Brad Bickham.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter...
Ramona Ellen Hunt
May 28, 2025
Ramona Ellen Hunt: A Life of Love, Learning, and Laughter
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ramona Ellen Hunt, affectionately known as Mona, departed this world at the age of 80, returning to her Heavenly Father. Residing in Sugar Land, Texas, Mona lived a life rich with purpose, adventure, and boundless love.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on August 25, 1944, Mona...
Jacob "Jake" August Cialona
Jul 19, 2025
Jacob August Cialona, affectionately known as Jake, was born on July 10, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. After a fulfilling life, he passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on July 19, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of kindness and compassion.
Jake enjoyed a dedicated career as a maintenance mechanic, retiring in 2005 from Goodyear. His professional journey was marked by his...
Joyce Victoria Burton
Jul 18, 2025
Joyce Victoria Burton, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar...
Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann
Jul 16, 2025
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.
Born in...
Ruth Ann Wallace
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Wallace, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Beth Welch
Jul 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Welch, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown and Reverend Ed Rawls.
There will no graveside service after the funeral.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025,...
Willis Clayton "Bill" Livingston
Jul 13, 2025
Willis Clayton "Bill" Livingston, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 100. Born on December 8, 1924, in Merryville, Louisiana, he was the son of Floyd Livingston and Maudie Corine Mysell. Bill lived a life full of love, service, and dedication.
For 35 years,...
Gary Raymond Johnson
Jul 13, 2025
Gary Raymond Johnson reached the end of his earthly trail on July 13, 2025. .
A memorial service honoring Gary will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Born on September 25, 1936 in Crowley, Louisiana, Gary was the beloved son...
Carol Kay Lyons
Jul 11, 2025
Carol Kay Lyons, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Pflugerville, Texas, on August 27, 1945, she was the daughter of William Harrison and Lillian (Pounders) Harrison. Throughout her life, Carol found joy in sewing and crafting, expressing her creativity through her many projects. Her proudest accomplishment was being a grandmother,...
Louis "Big Lou" Gerard Moore
Jul 11, 2025
Louis “Big Lou” Gerard Moore, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Baylor St. Lukes in Houston.
A celebration of life for Louis Moore, affectionately known as "Big Lou," will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Orange, officiated by Reverend Josh Fults. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to...
Johnnie Marie Smith
Jul 11, 2025
Johnnie Marie Smith, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,...
Horace Arville Stroud
Jul 11, 2025
Horace Arville Stroud, born August 20, 1944, age, 80, in Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., in Hospice care at Stonewood in Orange, Texas. He married Janet Sue Niffen Stroud on October 5, 1963, in Louisiana, Missouri. Horace was a pipeliner for Pentizen Corp for 15 years. He then started his roofing company called Pride...
Crikette Blair Welch
Jul 10, 2025
Crikette Blair Welch, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Turning Point Church in Vidor Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Brandon Burns of Turning Point Church in Vidor.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on May 9, 1987, she was the beloved daughter...
Robert Earl Lash III
Jul 10, 2025
Robert Earl Lash III, 72, of Groves, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Hector Maldonado. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Norma Jean Fusilier
Jul 8, 2025
Norma Jean Fusilier, 93, of Bridge City, Tx passed away on July 8, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls and burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00...
Benjamin "Talbert" Meadows
Jul 8, 2025
Benjamin “Talbert” Meadows, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2025, at home.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a memorial service to follow.
Born in Silsbee, Texas, on March 7, 1944, he was the son of Talbert Lee Meadows and Laverne Roberts...
Velma Jean Couture
Jul 7, 2025
Velma Jean Couture, born on October 26, 1934, in Orangefield, Texas to Jobe and Genie Waldrep, peacefully departed this life on July 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. A devoted homemaker, Velma’s loving spirit and culinary talents left an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and friends.
After marrying Edward Couture, Velma moved to various locations across the country, including...
Beverly Jean Reeh
Jul 7, 2025
Beverly Jean Reeh, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Robert Dean Dunigan
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Dean Dunigan, aka Deanie and Wrongway, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Mark Taylor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Dorothy Jean Calvert
Jul 6, 2025
Dorothy Jean Calvert, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at King Cemetery in Orange (Hartburg Community), with a visitation starting beforehand at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Brad Bickham.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter...
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