Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Irene Pachuca

Irene Pachuca

Sep 9, 2025

Irene Pachuca, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2025, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 12,...

Larry Lam Tran

Larry Lam Tran

Sep 3, 2025

Larry Lam Tran, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A private family service and committal will follow. Officiating will be Rev. Ernie J. K. Carpio of St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

Born...

Cody Malosi Wilson

Cody Malosi Wilson

Aug 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cody Wilson

Cody Malosi Wilson of Orange, Texas passed away on August 31st, 2025, in Orange at the age of 30.

Cody was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on December 10th, 1994, to Jerry Wilson and Mo’o Wilson. Cody graduated from Mountain View High School in 2013. At that time, he was already an avid storyteller and jokester who...

Joyce Elaine Stansbury

Joyce Elaine Stansbury

Aug 30, 2025

Joyce Elaine Stansbury, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2025, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Haynes. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September...

Billie Lou Delaney Leger

Billie Lou Delaney Leger

Aug 28, 2025

Billie Lou Delaney Leger, 92 of Orange, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28,2025 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was born June 23,1933 in Orange, Texas to James Kenneth Delaney and Ester Elizabeth Hale Delaney.

Billie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Her love for others was evident and she...

Elizabeth "Betty" Patten

Elizabeth "Betty" Patten

Aug 28, 2025

Elizabeth Betty Patten, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary to be held at 6:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Mary...

Winona Mae Stark

Winona Mae Stark

Aug 26, 2025

Winona Mae Gibson Stark, born September 14, 1945, in Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Orange, she was deeply rooted in the community she loved and called home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Andrew Gibson and Vivian Winona Arledge Gibson, and her sister, Nan Andrea Gibson.

Winona is survived by her...

Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks

Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks

Aug 22, 2025

Katherine Lee “Kathy” Hanks, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in...

Rick Simmons

Rick Simmons

Aug 21, 2025

Rick Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas—beloved musician, friend, father, and partner—passed away peacefully, August 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Wales of First Baptist Church on Carlyss. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior...

Barbara Jean Whitrock

Barbara Jean Whitrock

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Whitrock, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2025, at home.

Born in Champagne County, Ohio, on June 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Gould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Whitrock; parents, Richard and Elizabeth Gould; brothers Richard Gould and Buddy Gould; grandchildren, Leah Whitrock and Timothy Whitrock.

She...

Wade Alexander Schisler

Wade Alexander Schisler

Aug 12, 2025

Wade Alexander Schisler passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Wade was born on October 20, 2021, in Beaumont, and from the very beginning, he brought boundless joy, laughter, and light to all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving parents, Adam Schisler (and girlfriend, Angela Miller) and Ashley Schisler (and...

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Aug 10, 2025

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Entombment will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

David Dewitt Holter, Sr.

David Dewitt Holter, Sr.

Aug 8, 2025

David Dewitt Holter, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on July 4, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, David was a spirited individual known for his fun-loving nature and zest for life.

David had a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the maritime industry....

James Rigby, Jr.

James Rigby, Jr.

Jul 31, 2025

William James Rigby, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, at home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur.

Born in Jefferson County, Texas, on April 30, 1961, he was the son of Wiliam J. Rigby, Sr., and Ginger Rigby. James received a...

Robert Scott Welton

Robert Scott Welton

Jul 31, 2025

Robert Scott Welton, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Cremation to follow.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Arlie Noreta Barbre

Arlie Noreta Barbre

Jul 29, 2025

Arlie Noreta Barbre, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hartburg Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Procella and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery.

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

Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez

Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Irene Grace Martinez & Emma Grace Martinez

Born into the arms of angels on July 28, 2025, our precious twin daughters, Irene Grace and Emma Grace Martinez, were stillborn but deeply loved by their parents, Enrique Martinez and Victoria Cantu.

Though their time on this earth was brief, Irene and Emma were eagerly anticipated and made an everlasting...

Robert "Bob" Acey Walker

Robert "Bob" Acey Walker

Jul 28, 2025

Robert Acey “Bob” Walker passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Orange County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Eaves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00...

Darlene Faye Bray

Darlene Faye Bray

Jul 28, 2025

Darlene Faye Bray, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at...

Patricia Broussard

Patricia Broussard

Jul 27, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Broussard, after a long and courageous battle with COPD and its complications. Patricia passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 7, 1949, she was the daughter of Clarence Joseph Monceaux and Jewel Gregory Monceaux. Pat was a...

Irene Pachuca

Irene Pachuca

Sep 9, 2025

Irene Pachuca, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2025, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 12,...

Larry Lam Tran

Larry Lam Tran

Sep 3, 2025

Larry Lam Tran, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A private family service and committal will follow. Officiating will be Rev. Ernie J. K. Carpio of St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

Born...

Cody Malosi Wilson

Cody Malosi Wilson

Aug 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cody Wilson

Cody Malosi Wilson of Orange, Texas passed away on August 31st, 2025, in Orange at the age of 30.

Cody was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on December 10th, 1994, to Jerry Wilson and Mo’o Wilson. Cody graduated from Mountain View High School in 2013. At that time, he was already an avid storyteller and jokester who...

Joyce Elaine Stansbury

Joyce Elaine Stansbury

Aug 30, 2025

Joyce Elaine Stansbury, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2025, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Haynes. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September...

Billie Lou Delaney Leger

Billie Lou Delaney Leger

Aug 28, 2025

Billie Lou Delaney Leger, 92 of Orange, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28,2025 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was born June 23,1933 in Orange, Texas to James Kenneth Delaney and Ester Elizabeth Hale Delaney.

Billie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Her love for others was evident and she...

Elizabeth "Betty" Patten

Elizabeth "Betty" Patten

Aug 28, 2025

Elizabeth Betty Patten, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary to be held at 6:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Mary...

Winona Mae Stark

Winona Mae Stark

Aug 26, 2025

Winona Mae Gibson Stark, born September 14, 1945, in Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Orange, she was deeply rooted in the community she loved and called home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Andrew Gibson and Vivian Winona Arledge Gibson, and her sister, Nan Andrea Gibson.

Winona is survived by her...

Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks

Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks

Aug 22, 2025

Katherine Lee “Kathy” Hanks, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Houston.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in...

Rick Simmons

Rick Simmons

Aug 21, 2025

Rick Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas—beloved musician, friend, father, and partner—passed away peacefully, August 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Wales of First Baptist Church on Carlyss. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior...

Barbara Jean Whitrock

Barbara Jean Whitrock

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Whitrock, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2025, at home.

Born in Champagne County, Ohio, on June 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Gould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Whitrock; parents, Richard and Elizabeth Gould; brothers Richard Gould and Buddy Gould; grandchildren, Leah Whitrock and Timothy Whitrock.

She...

Wade Alexander Schisler

Wade Alexander Schisler

Aug 12, 2025

Wade Alexander Schisler passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Wade was born on October 20, 2021, in Beaumont, and from the very beginning, he brought boundless joy, laughter, and light to all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving parents, Adam Schisler (and girlfriend, Angela Miller) and Ashley Schisler (and...

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Aug 10, 2025

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.

Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Entombment will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

David Dewitt Holter, Sr.

David Dewitt Holter, Sr.

Aug 8, 2025

David Dewitt Holter, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on July 4, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, David was a spirited individual known for his fun-loving nature and zest for life.

David had a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the maritime industry....

James Rigby, Jr.

James Rigby, Jr.

Jul 31, 2025

William James Rigby, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, at home.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur.

Born in Jefferson County, Texas, on April 30, 1961, he was the son of Wiliam J. Rigby, Sr., and Ginger Rigby. James received a...

Robert Scott Welton

Robert Scott Welton

Jul 31, 2025

Robert Scott Welton, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Cremation to follow.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...

Arlie Noreta Barbre

Arlie Noreta Barbre

Jul 29, 2025

Arlie Noreta Barbre, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hartburg Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Procella and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery.

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

Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez

Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Irene Grace Martinez & Emma Grace Martinez

Born into the arms of angels on July 28, 2025, our precious twin daughters, Irene Grace and Emma Grace Martinez, were stillborn but deeply loved by their parents, Enrique Martinez and Victoria Cantu.

Though their time on this earth was brief, Irene and Emma were eagerly anticipated and made an everlasting...

Robert "Bob" Acey Walker

Robert "Bob" Acey Walker

Jul 28, 2025

Robert Acey “Bob” Walker passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Orange County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Eaves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00...

Darlene Faye Bray

Darlene Faye Bray

Jul 28, 2025

Darlene Faye Bray, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at...

Patricia Broussard

Patricia Broussard

Jul 27, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Broussard, after a long and courageous battle with COPD and its complications. Patricia passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 7, 1949, she was the daughter of Clarence Joseph Monceaux and Jewel Gregory Monceaux. Pat was a...

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