Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Emma Lou Slater
Mar 1, 2026
Emma Lou Slater, 85, recently of Portland, Oregon who long lived in Orange, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Forest City, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on June 3, 1940, she was the daughter of Joseph Cormier and Estelle (Comeaux)...
Douglas Alan Fields
Mar 9, 2026
Douglas Alan Fields
April 13, 1951 – March 9, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Alan Fields passed away on March 9, 2026, after a life lived with ambition, adventure, and an enduring love of the open water.
Born on April 13, 1951, in Bridge City, Texas, Doug was raised with a strong work ethic instilled by his father, Joe Fields, alongside whom he learned the...
Marie Rhame Mitchell
Mar 9, 2026
Marie Rhame Mitchell, 96, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Larry Wayne Padgett
Mar 9, 2026
Larry Wayne Padgett, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at Claybar Funeral...
Allan Kent Henagan
Mar 8, 2026
Allan “Kent” Henagan, born on May 31, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas, as he went to be with the Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and love that will be cherished by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Funeral services will be...
Michelle "Shell" Mathis
Mar 8, 2026
Michelle “Shell” Mathis, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Houston, wrapped in her husband’s arms.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born on June 19, 1980,...
Kerry Stephen Caillouet
Mar 4, 2026
Kerry Stephen Caillouet
Kerry Stephen Caillouet, age 61, was born on January 10, 1965, and passed away on March 4, 2026—made whole and forever healed. Thank you, God!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Woodrow Shelton Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Woodrow “Shelton” Brown, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Sandra Ann Ross
Feb 28, 2026
Sandra Ann Ross, 74, of Deweyville, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Deweyville, Tx.
Born in El Campo, Texas, on February 20, 1952, she was the daughter of Laddie Baros and Dorothy Burmeister. Throughout her life, Sandra was a beacon of warmth and kindness. Her love for life was infectious. She possessed a unique ability to bring people together, often...
Fredna "Nan" Marie LeBlanc
Feb 27, 2026
Fredna “Nan” Marie LeBlanc, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Rosary prior to services at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio concelebrated with Father Steven Leger. Entombment will follow...
Wayne Earl Hebert
Feb 27, 2026
Wayne Earl Hebert, 84, of Orange, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Houma, Louisiana on December 19, 1941, he was the son of Earl Joseph Hebert and Ruby Ella Mae (Benoit) Hebert. Wayne was an operator at Firestone for over 42 years, a testament to his strong work ethic, and he even took on...
Wayne Edgar Dionne
Feb 25, 2026
Wayne Edgar Dionne, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Golden Years in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Dale Gordon Hutson
Feb 22, 2026
Dale Gordon Hutson, 90, passed away on February 22nd, 2026, in his apartment at Spring Cypress Senior Living in Cypress, TX surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Gordon was born in 1935 to Thomas Preston Hutson and Thelma Hutson. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School and went to Stephen F. Austin University, where he graduated with...
Curtis Francis Jeanis
Feb 22, 2026
Curtis F. Jeanis, a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 22,2026, in Orange, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on October 28, 1931, in Crowley, Louisiana, Curtis lived a life marked by dedication, service, and warmth to his family, friends and the Community.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
Bill Edd Dixon, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
Bill Edd Dixon, Jr., 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Beaumont.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange, with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 28, 1955, he was the son...
W.E. "Bill" Belcher
Feb 21, 2026
Willie Ewing "Bill" Belcher was born in Lebanon, TN on March 25,1927 and departed his earthly life on February 21, 2026, one month shy of his 99th birthday. After a childhood spent in Lebanon and Old Hickory, TN, his family was transferred to Vinita, Oklahoma in 1942. At Vinita High School, Bill was the student body president, played football, and...
Michael T. Garrett
Feb 20, 2026
Michael T. Garrett, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Orange.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 11, 1947, he was the son of G.L. Garrett and Ella Mae Sparks Garrett. Michael spent many years working at Print Pack, where he was respected and admired for...
Winnie Russell Ewing, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Winnie Russell Ewing, Jr., 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2026, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Darrell Segura and Brother John Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Chris Simmons
Feb 18, 2026
Chris Simmons, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Silsbee, Texas. Born on December 25, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas, Chris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a firm commitment to his work and family.
Chris dedicated many years to serving as an Inspector for the Texas...
Samuel Joseph Lucia
Feb 17, 2026
Samuel Joseph Lucia (Sam), 90, died in his sleep at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Orange, Texas. He was the son of John J. Lucia, Sr. and Celestine (Malley) Lucia, who preceded him in death. His only sibling and best friend was his little brother, John J. Lucia, Jr. (wife Glenda).
Sam was born in Hotel Dieu Hospital in...
Emma Lou Slater
Mar 1, 2026
Emma Lou Slater, 85, recently of Portland, Oregon who long lived in Orange, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Forest City, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on June 3, 1940, she was the daughter of Joseph Cormier and Estelle (Comeaux)...
Douglas Alan Fields
Mar 9, 2026
Douglas Alan Fields
April 13, 1951 – March 9, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Alan Fields passed away on March 9, 2026, after a life lived with ambition, adventure, and an enduring love of the open water.
Born on April 13, 1951, in Bridge City, Texas, Doug was raised with a strong work ethic instilled by his father, Joe Fields, alongside whom he learned the...
Marie Rhame Mitchell
Mar 9, 2026
Marie Rhame Mitchell, 96, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Larry Wayne Padgett
Mar 9, 2026
Larry Wayne Padgett, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, at Claybar Funeral...
Allan Kent Henagan
Mar 8, 2026
Allan “Kent” Henagan, born on May 31, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas, as he went to be with the Lord. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and love that will be cherished by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Funeral services will be...
Michelle "Shell" Mathis
Mar 8, 2026
Michelle “Shell” Mathis, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Houston, wrapped in her husband’s arms.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born on June 19, 1980,...
Kerry Stephen Caillouet
Mar 4, 2026
Kerry Stephen Caillouet
Kerry Stephen Caillouet, age 61, was born on January 10, 1965, and passed away on March 4, 2026—made whole and forever healed. Thank you, God!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Woodrow Shelton Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Woodrow “Shelton” Brown, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Sandra Ann Ross
Feb 28, 2026
Sandra Ann Ross, 74, of Deweyville, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Deweyville, Tx.
Born in El Campo, Texas, on February 20, 1952, she was the daughter of Laddie Baros and Dorothy Burmeister. Throughout her life, Sandra was a beacon of warmth and kindness. Her love for life was infectious. She possessed a unique ability to bring people together, often...
Fredna "Nan" Marie LeBlanc
Feb 27, 2026
Fredna “Nan” Marie LeBlanc, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Rosary prior to services at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio concelebrated with Father Steven Leger. Entombment will follow...
Wayne Earl Hebert
Feb 27, 2026
Wayne Earl Hebert, 84, of Orange, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Houma, Louisiana on December 19, 1941, he was the son of Earl Joseph Hebert and Ruby Ella Mae (Benoit) Hebert. Wayne was an operator at Firestone for over 42 years, a testament to his strong work ethic, and he even took on...
Wayne Edgar Dionne
Feb 25, 2026
Wayne Edgar Dionne, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Golden Years in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Dale Gordon Hutson
Feb 22, 2026
Dale Gordon Hutson, 90, passed away on February 22nd, 2026, in his apartment at Spring Cypress Senior Living in Cypress, TX surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Gordon was born in 1935 to Thomas Preston Hutson and Thelma Hutson. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School and went to Stephen F. Austin University, where he graduated with...
Curtis Francis Jeanis
Feb 22, 2026
Curtis F. Jeanis, a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 22,2026, in Orange, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on October 28, 1931, in Crowley, Louisiana, Curtis lived a life marked by dedication, service, and warmth to his family, friends and the Community.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
Bill Edd Dixon, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
Bill Edd Dixon, Jr., 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Beaumont.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange, with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 28, 1955, he was the son...
W.E. "Bill" Belcher
Feb 21, 2026
Willie Ewing "Bill" Belcher was born in Lebanon, TN on March 25,1927 and departed his earthly life on February 21, 2026, one month shy of his 99th birthday. After a childhood spent in Lebanon and Old Hickory, TN, his family was transferred to Vinita, Oklahoma in 1942. At Vinita High School, Bill was the student body president, played football, and...
Michael T. Garrett
Feb 20, 2026
Michael T. Garrett, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Orange.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 11, 1947, he was the son of G.L. Garrett and Ella Mae Sparks Garrett. Michael spent many years working at Print Pack, where he was respected and admired for...
Winnie Russell Ewing, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Winnie Russell Ewing, Jr., 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2026, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Darrell Segura and Brother John Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Chris Simmons
Feb 18, 2026
Chris Simmons, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Silsbee, Texas. Born on December 25, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas, Chris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a firm commitment to his work and family.
Chris dedicated many years to serving as an Inspector for the Texas...
Samuel Joseph Lucia
Feb 17, 2026
Samuel Joseph Lucia (Sam), 90, died in his sleep at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Orange, Texas. He was the son of John J. Lucia, Sr. and Celestine (Malley) Lucia, who preceded him in death. His only sibling and best friend was his little brother, John J. Lucia, Jr. (wife Glenda).
Sam was born in Hotel Dieu Hospital in...
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