Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich

Apr 30, 2025

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich, 25, died on April 30, 2025, in Fort Cavazos, Texas, where he was a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army at Fort Cavazos. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 23, 1999. Jeremy was raised by his mother Karin and stepfather Douglas Klein. Jeremy grew up in Vidor, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Kittery,...

Sonya René LeBlanc

Sonya René LeBlanc

May 19, 2025

Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...

Lonnie Lester Givens

Lonnie Lester Givens

May 17, 2025

Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.

The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.

Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...

Henry England Cole

Henry England Cole

May 16, 2025

Henry England Cole, 90 years old, died peacefully in his home, Friday, May 16, 2025

Born August 14, 1934 in Longview, Texas to John Francis Cole and Mildred Dorothy Winkelmann, Henry spent most of his early years traveling with his younger brothers John and Dick to places that would always be special in their hearts: Brenham, to visit their grandmother Katie...

Susan Lynn Cannon

Susan Lynn Cannon

May 15, 2025

Susan Lynn Cannon, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 7, 1962, she was the daughter of William “ Billy” Cannon and Nancy Corder Breaux. Throughout her life, Susan dedicated herself to...

Laura Belle Dupuis

Laura Belle Dupuis

May 14, 2025

Laura Belle Dupuis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Laura was born on December 18, 1936, in Eunice, Louisiana. Laura lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering faith that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Laura was a devoted wife...

Richard Lee LeBlanc

Richard Lee LeBlanc

May 14, 2025

Richard Lee LeBlanc, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at St Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m....

Tony Dallas

Tony Dallas

May 14, 2025

Tony was born January 31, 1966, and died on May 14, 2025. Born to the late Bennie Owens and later adopted by John Dallas, he lived the majority of his life in Orange, Texas.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025 at West Orange-Cove CISD Event Center in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley.

Visitation will begin...

Delbert Ray Taylor

Delbert Ray Taylor

May 14, 2025

Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.

A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore

May 13, 2025

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.

Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus

May 13, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.

Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.

Beth Braus was born...

Erena Rose Peveto

Erena Rose Peveto

May 12, 2025

Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...

Brenda Gail Fisher

Brenda Gail Fisher

May 11, 2025

Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 2:00...

Lily James Thibodeaux

Lily James Thibodeaux

May 9, 2025

Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.

God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...

Esther Sifuentes Castro

Esther Sifuentes Castro

May 9, 2025

Esther Sifuentes Castro

February 6, 1920 – May 9, 2025

Esther Sifuentes Castro, of Beaumont, 105 years loved, passed on May 9, 2025,

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St....

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

May 9, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service...

Quincy Rex Procell

Quincy Rex Procell

May 8, 2025

Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Billy Raye Russell

Billy Raye Russell

May 8, 2025

Billy Raye Russell

The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.

Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free

May 5, 2025

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...

Charles Elliott Atkinson

Charles Elliott Atkinson

May 5, 2025

Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich

Apr 30, 2025

Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich, 25, died on April 30, 2025, in Fort Cavazos, Texas, where he was a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army at Fort Cavazos. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 23, 1999. Jeremy was raised by his mother Karin and stepfather Douglas Klein. Jeremy grew up in Vidor, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Kittery,...

Sonya René LeBlanc

Sonya René LeBlanc

May 19, 2025

Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...

Lonnie Lester Givens

Lonnie Lester Givens

May 17, 2025

Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.

The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.

Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...

Henry England Cole

Henry England Cole

May 16, 2025

Henry England Cole, 90 years old, died peacefully in his home, Friday, May 16, 2025

Born August 14, 1934 in Longview, Texas to John Francis Cole and Mildred Dorothy Winkelmann, Henry spent most of his early years traveling with his younger brothers John and Dick to places that would always be special in their hearts: Brenham, to visit their grandmother Katie...

Susan Lynn Cannon

Susan Lynn Cannon

May 15, 2025

Susan Lynn Cannon, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 7, 1962, she was the daughter of William “ Billy” Cannon and Nancy Corder Breaux. Throughout her life, Susan dedicated herself to...

Laura Belle Dupuis

Laura Belle Dupuis

May 14, 2025

Laura Belle Dupuis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Laura was born on December 18, 1936, in Eunice, Louisiana. Laura lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering faith that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Laura was a devoted wife...

Richard Lee LeBlanc

Richard Lee LeBlanc

May 14, 2025

Richard Lee LeBlanc, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.

A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at St Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m....

Tony Dallas

Tony Dallas

May 14, 2025

Tony was born January 31, 1966, and died on May 14, 2025. Born to the late Bennie Owens and later adopted by John Dallas, he lived the majority of his life in Orange, Texas.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025 at West Orange-Cove CISD Event Center in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley.

Visitation will begin...

Delbert Ray Taylor

Delbert Ray Taylor

May 14, 2025

Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.

A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore

May 13, 2025

Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.

Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus

May 13, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.

Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.

Beth Braus was born...

Erena Rose Peveto

Erena Rose Peveto

May 12, 2025

Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...

Brenda Gail Fisher

Brenda Gail Fisher

May 11, 2025

Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 2:00...

Lily James Thibodeaux

Lily James Thibodeaux

May 9, 2025

Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.

God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...

Esther Sifuentes Castro

Esther Sifuentes Castro

May 9, 2025

Esther Sifuentes Castro

February 6, 1920 – May 9, 2025

Esther Sifuentes Castro, of Beaumont, 105 years loved, passed on May 9, 2025,

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St....

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

Judith Ann "Judy" Morris

May 9, 2025

Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service...

Quincy Rex Procell

Quincy Rex Procell

May 8, 2025

Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Billy Raye Russell

Billy Raye Russell

May 8, 2025

Billy Raye Russell

The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.

Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free

May 5, 2025

Norma Rae Free

Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...

Charles Elliott Atkinson

Charles Elliott Atkinson

May 5, 2025

Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...

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