Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jeanne Arden Davies
Dec 26, 2024
Jeanne Arden Davies, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, where she attended Lamar University obtaining two bachelor’s degrees, in nursing and psychology, and later put her skills to use tending to her elderly mother in her later years. More recently assisting fellow residents of A...
Matthew Alan Colvin
Dec 24, 2024
Matthew Alan Colvin, 43, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 7, 1981, he was the son of Carmon Colvin and Billie Fike Colvin. An intelligent, strong, and outgoing man, Matthew was known for his generosity and loving heart. He truly never met a stranger, and everyone who crossed his path loved him.
Matthew was very proud...
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Dec 23, 2024
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Redkey. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Robert Thomas Stanfield
Dec 19, 2024
Robert (Thomas) Stanfield, a devoted family man, skilled tradesman, and proud veteran, passed away December 19th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born on August 22,1945, Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating his career as a pipe fitter with Pipefitters Local 195. His hard work, craftsmanship, and commitment to his trade left an enduring legacy...
Lillie Frances Bourge
Dec 18, 2024
Lillie Frances Bourge
Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...
Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin
Dec 17, 2024
Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Christopher Paul Weber
Dec 16, 2024
Christopher Paul Weber, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1959, he was the son of Alton L. Weber and Lavenia (Guerra) Weber. Christopher worked and later retired from Higman Towing after 30 years there. He was a hard worker and a caring man, known for his wonderful cooking...
James Weldon Trahan
Dec 15, 2024
James Weldon Trahan
James Weldon Trahan, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the same location. Cremation will follow under the care of Claybar...
Kim Denise Leonard
Dec 15, 2024
Kim Denise Leonard, 64, of Orange, passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tony Story. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at...
Sharron Rae Dragulski
Dec 15, 2024
Sharron Rae Dragulski
Sharron Rae Dragulski, 88, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Adam Van Arsdale.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...
Memories and Miracles
Dec 13, 2024
Memories and Miracles is a special event we hold for the families who have lost a loved one. If you are unable to attend the service we are holding on December 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. We will be live streaming it, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Mary Frances Montgomery
Dec 13, 2024
Mary Frances Montgomery
Mary Frances Montgomery, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Orange.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham.
Born on September 4, 1942, in Taylor, Texas, she was the daughter of Hilton Carr and...
Debra "Gail" Adams
Dec 13, 2024
Debra “Gail” Adams, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Beaumont.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 2, 1958, she was the daughter of Mac McMackins and Melva Oliver. In the words of her husband: Gail was a strawberry blonde, lightly freckled beauty that captured my heart for forty years. My wife, friend, partner, nurse, accountant, advisor,...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris
Dec 13, 2024
Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris
Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris, 70, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Kingwood.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ronnie Hennigan. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow cemetery in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes
Dec 13, 2024
Maudie “Arlean” Hawkes, Born February 15, 1929, to Willis Shelby Sanders and Carrie Eddie (Moore) Sanders in Otto, Texas. She married Charles William Hawkes on November 26, 1946, in Travis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband and her sons Gary (Marcia), Marshall (Barbara) and her daughter-in-law, Sandra. Her survivors include C. Keith Hawkes (Sandra) and Donna Hawkes....
Michael Creath Wilson
Dec 12, 2024
Michael Creath Wilson
Michael Creath Wilson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024, at his home in Orange surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...
Kimberly Jean Sanders
Dec 10, 2024
Kimberly Jean Sanders
Kimberly Jean Sanders, 59, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Kimberly was born on August 10, 1965, to Edwina Norwood in Dallas, Texas. She loved traveling and spending time with her family, but she especially loved D.J., her chihuahua. She was a member of Powderly Church of God in Paris, Texas.
She was...
Charles "Red" Ted Leggett
Dec 8, 2024
Charles “Red” Ted Leggett
Charles “Red” Ted Leggett, 66, of Orange Texas passed from this life on December 8, 2024 and is now dancing with heavenly angels. Red was born September 06,1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the middle of 11 children. He was devoted to his loving wife Stephanie of 38 years and their family of 14; Adam and Samantha Leggett and...
Oakleigh Jayde Abshire
Dec 7, 2024
Oakleigh Jayde Abshire, born October 25, 2024, became Heavens most beautiful angel when she passed away Dec. 7, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
She was a beautiful little girl...
Amanda Marie Jugovatz
Dec 7, 2024
Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Jeanne Arden Davies
Dec 26, 2024
Jeanne Arden Davies, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, where she attended Lamar University obtaining two bachelor’s degrees, in nursing and psychology, and later put her skills to use tending to her elderly mother in her later years. More recently assisting fellow residents of A...
Matthew Alan Colvin
Dec 24, 2024
Matthew Alan Colvin, 43, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 7, 1981, he was the son of Carmon Colvin and Billie Fike Colvin. An intelligent, strong, and outgoing man, Matthew was known for his generosity and loving heart. He truly never met a stranger, and everyone who crossed his path loved him.
Matthew was very proud...
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Dec 23, 2024
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Redkey. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Robert Thomas Stanfield
Dec 19, 2024
Robert (Thomas) Stanfield, a devoted family man, skilled tradesman, and proud veteran, passed away December 19th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born on August 22,1945, Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating his career as a pipe fitter with Pipefitters Local 195. His hard work, craftsmanship, and commitment to his trade left an enduring legacy...
Lillie Frances Bourge
Dec 18, 2024
Lillie Frances Bourge
Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...
Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin
Dec 17, 2024
Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Christopher Paul Weber
Dec 16, 2024
Christopher Paul Weber, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1959, he was the son of Alton L. Weber and Lavenia (Guerra) Weber. Christopher worked and later retired from Higman Towing after 30 years there. He was a hard worker and a caring man, known for his wonderful cooking...
James Weldon Trahan
Dec 15, 2024
James Weldon Trahan
James Weldon Trahan, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the same location. Cremation will follow under the care of Claybar...
Kim Denise Leonard
Dec 15, 2024
Kim Denise Leonard, 64, of Orange, passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tony Story. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at...
Sharron Rae Dragulski
Dec 15, 2024
Sharron Rae Dragulski
Sharron Rae Dragulski, 88, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Adam Van Arsdale.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...
Memories and Miracles
Dec 13, 2024
Memories and Miracles is a special event we hold for the families who have lost a loved one. If you are unable to attend the service we are holding on December 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. We will be live streaming it, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Mary Frances Montgomery
Dec 13, 2024
Mary Frances Montgomery
Mary Frances Montgomery, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Orange.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham.
Born on September 4, 1942, in Taylor, Texas, she was the daughter of Hilton Carr and...
Debra "Gail" Adams
Dec 13, 2024
Debra “Gail” Adams, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Beaumont.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 2, 1958, she was the daughter of Mac McMackins and Melva Oliver. In the words of her husband: Gail was a strawberry blonde, lightly freckled beauty that captured my heart for forty years. My wife, friend, partner, nurse, accountant, advisor,...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris
Dec 13, 2024
Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris
Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris, 70, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Kingwood.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ronnie Hennigan. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow cemetery in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes
Dec 13, 2024
Maudie “Arlean” Hawkes, Born February 15, 1929, to Willis Shelby Sanders and Carrie Eddie (Moore) Sanders in Otto, Texas. She married Charles William Hawkes on November 26, 1946, in Travis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband and her sons Gary (Marcia), Marshall (Barbara) and her daughter-in-law, Sandra. Her survivors include C. Keith Hawkes (Sandra) and Donna Hawkes....
Michael Creath Wilson
Dec 12, 2024
Michael Creath Wilson
Michael Creath Wilson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024, at his home in Orange surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...
Kimberly Jean Sanders
Dec 10, 2024
Kimberly Jean Sanders
Kimberly Jean Sanders, 59, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Kimberly was born on August 10, 1965, to Edwina Norwood in Dallas, Texas. She loved traveling and spending time with her family, but she especially loved D.J., her chihuahua. She was a member of Powderly Church of God in Paris, Texas.
She was...
Charles "Red" Ted Leggett
Dec 8, 2024
Charles “Red” Ted Leggett
Charles “Red” Ted Leggett, 66, of Orange Texas passed from this life on December 8, 2024 and is now dancing with heavenly angels. Red was born September 06,1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the middle of 11 children. He was devoted to his loving wife Stephanie of 38 years and their family of 14; Adam and Samantha Leggett and...
Oakleigh Jayde Abshire
Dec 7, 2024
Oakleigh Jayde Abshire, born October 25, 2024, became Heavens most beautiful angel when she passed away Dec. 7, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
She was a beautiful little girl...
Amanda Marie Jugovatz
Dec 7, 2024
Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
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