Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan
Feb 9, 2025
PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN
Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...
Johnny Paul Ray
Feb 7, 2025
Johnny Paul Ray
Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...
Marilyn Carol Prewitt
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...
Janet Lee Hebert
Feb 7, 2025
Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...
James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness
Feb 6, 2025
James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler
Feb 5, 2025
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler
November 24, 1952 – February 5, 2025
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5th at the age of 72. Born on November 24, 1952, in Orange, Texas, to Barbara Ella Smith Kelly and Earl Lemiel Kelley, Judy grew up surrounded by the love of her six siblings—Laura Ann,...
Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway
Feb 5, 2025
Donald “Don” Ray Dunaway, 85, of Buna, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at his home in Buna.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Anne Arsenault Granger
Feb 5, 2025
Anne Arsenault Granger
Anne Arsenault Granger, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025,...
John Ellis Murdock, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
John Ellis Murdock, Jr.
John Ellis Murdock, Jr., 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Dewey Dean Boling
Feb 4, 2025
Dewey “Dean” Boling
Dewey “Dean” Boling, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Services to be announced at a later date.
Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on March 11, 1953, he was the son of Robert Dewey Boling and Euna Bernice (Ashmore) Boling. He had a fulfilling career as a Construction Superintendent at Mason Construction...
Jerry Arcade Melancon
Feb 2, 2025
Jerry Arcade Melancon
Jerry Arcade Melancon, 85, of Bridge City Texas entered into eternal rest February 2, 2025, at his home following a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born in Port Arthur TX on August 21, 1939, to parents Fred and Ruby Melancon.
Jerry was a Master Electrician by trade retiring from American Petrofina in 1995 after 20 years of service....
Angela Michelle Granger
Feb 1, 2025
Angela Michelle Granger, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Bobby Granger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar...
Linda Sue Vaughn
Jan 31, 2025
Linda Sue (Simon) Vaughn was born in Pasadena, Texas on November 12, 1950 to Melvin and Lucy Simon. She unexpectedly passed away in Mansfield, Texas on January 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, of First Baptist Church Mauriceville. Burial will...
Ester Lucille Jeans
Jan 30, 2025
Ester Lucille Crain Jeans, age 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1946, in Orange, Texas, to Ira and Lucille Crain, who preceded her in death. Ester was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kindness, strong faith, and love for her community.
For many years, Ester served...
Barbara Jean Welch
Jan 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Roberts Welch
Born in September 1943, Barbara (a.k.a. Bobbie) was raised in Orange in a loving home with her parents and four sisters. Her parents gave each of the five “Roberts girls” nicknames and her nickname of Bobbie stuck with her through all these years. Bobbie was the 3rd of the five sisters. When asked, she’d always point out...
Oscar Edward Dixon
Jan 29, 2025
Oscar Edward Dixon
Oscar Edward Dixon, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Bobbie Gene Shelton, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Bobbie Gene Shelton, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Orange, Texas, on August 18, 1960, the son of Bobbie Gene Shelton, Sr., and JoAnn (Freeman) Denmon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will be...
Sharon Renee Jarrett
Jan 21, 2025
Sharon Renee’ Cooper Jarrett, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church (2717 W. Roundbunch Rd. Orange, Texas), with visitation at the church immediately preceding the service, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Brother Andrew Stallworth,...
Belle Louise Carter
Jan 19, 2025
Belle Louise Beck-Carter, 91, of Beaumont, passed away on January 19, 2025.
Throughout her life, Belle was known for her warm smile and kind-hearted nature. She dedicated a significant part of her career to serving others at the YWCA in Beaumont, where her patience and communication skills made a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of working with her....
John Whitney Stine III
Jan 19, 2025
John Whitney Stine III, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Beaumont.
Born in Orange, Texas, on December 6, 1948, he was the son of William “Bill” Stine and Vernice Stine. John was a dedicated and skilled Operator at Chevron, where he made significant contributions throughout his career. Beyond his professional life, John proudly served in the United...
Phyllis Anne Jackman Ryan
Feb 9, 2025
PHYLLIS ANNE JACKMAN RYAN
Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 2, 1927, the family moved to farm in Kossuth County, Iowa when Phyllis was 7 years old. She grew up attending a one-room country school and, determined to go to college, her parents moved to Ames, Iowa so that she could attend Iowa State. She married soon after graduation and moved...
Johnny Paul Ray
Feb 7, 2025
Johnny Paul Ray
Johnny Paul Ray, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Beaumont.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 24, 1971, he was the son of Paul Ray and Shirley Sellers. Johnny made a name for himself as a skilled boat motor mechanic, a career...
Marilyn Carol Prewitt
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Carol Hilliard Prewitt, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 72 in her home surrounded by family. Her warmth, generosity, and love will forever be cherished by all...
Janet Lee Hebert
Feb 7, 2025
Our mother, Janet Lee Graves Hebert, 86, passed away on February 7, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
She was born in Forrest City, Missouri...
James "Bubba" Leslie Harkness
Feb 6, 2025
James “Bubba” Leslie Harkness, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Seth Williams. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler
Feb 5, 2025
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler
November 24, 1952 – February 5, 2025
Judy Gayle Kelly Chandler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5th at the age of 72. Born on November 24, 1952, in Orange, Texas, to Barbara Ella Smith Kelly and Earl Lemiel Kelley, Judy grew up surrounded by the love of her six siblings—Laura Ann,...
Donald "Don" Ray Dunaway
Feb 5, 2025
Donald “Don” Ray Dunaway, 85, of Buna, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at his home in Buna.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Anne Arsenault Granger
Feb 5, 2025
Anne Arsenault Granger
Anne Arsenault Granger, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025,...
John Ellis Murdock, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
John Ellis Murdock, Jr.
John Ellis Murdock, Jr., 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Dewey Dean Boling
Feb 4, 2025
Dewey “Dean” Boling
Dewey “Dean” Boling, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Services to be announced at a later date.
Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on March 11, 1953, he was the son of Robert Dewey Boling and Euna Bernice (Ashmore) Boling. He had a fulfilling career as a Construction Superintendent at Mason Construction...
Jerry Arcade Melancon
Feb 2, 2025
Jerry Arcade Melancon
Jerry Arcade Melancon, 85, of Bridge City Texas entered into eternal rest February 2, 2025, at his home following a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born in Port Arthur TX on August 21, 1939, to parents Fred and Ruby Melancon.
Jerry was a Master Electrician by trade retiring from American Petrofina in 1995 after 20 years of service....
Angela Michelle Granger
Feb 1, 2025
Angela Michelle Granger, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Bobby Granger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar...
Linda Sue Vaughn
Jan 31, 2025
Linda Sue (Simon) Vaughn was born in Pasadena, Texas on November 12, 1950 to Melvin and Lucy Simon. She unexpectedly passed away in Mansfield, Texas on January 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, of First Baptist Church Mauriceville. Burial will...
Ester Lucille Jeans
Jan 30, 2025
Ester Lucille Crain Jeans, age 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1946, in Orange, Texas, to Ira and Lucille Crain, who preceded her in death. Ester was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kindness, strong faith, and love for her community.
For many years, Ester served...
Barbara Jean Welch
Jan 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Roberts Welch
Born in September 1943, Barbara (a.k.a. Bobbie) was raised in Orange in a loving home with her parents and four sisters. Her parents gave each of the five “Roberts girls” nicknames and her nickname of Bobbie stuck with her through all these years. Bobbie was the 3rd of the five sisters. When asked, she’d always point out...
Oscar Edward Dixon
Jan 29, 2025
Oscar Edward Dixon
Oscar Edward Dixon, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Bobbie Gene Shelton, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Bobbie Gene Shelton, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Orange, Texas, on August 18, 1960, the son of Bobbie Gene Shelton, Sr., and JoAnn (Freeman) Denmon.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will be...
Sharon Renee Jarrett
Jan 21, 2025
Sharon Renee’ Cooper Jarrett, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church (2717 W. Roundbunch Rd. Orange, Texas), with visitation at the church immediately preceding the service, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Brother Andrew Stallworth,...
Belle Louise Carter
Jan 19, 2025
Belle Louise Beck-Carter, 91, of Beaumont, passed away on January 19, 2025.
Throughout her life, Belle was known for her warm smile and kind-hearted nature. She dedicated a significant part of her career to serving others at the YWCA in Beaumont, where her patience and communication skills made a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of working with her....
John Whitney Stine III
Jan 19, 2025
John Whitney Stine III, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Beaumont.
Born in Orange, Texas, on December 6, 1948, he was the son of William “Bill” Stine and Vernice Stine. John was a dedicated and skilled Operator at Chevron, where he made significant contributions throughout his career. Beyond his professional life, John proudly served in the United...
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