Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Christopher Shawn Rashall
Jun 25, 2020
Christopher Shawn Rashall, 44, of Orange, passed away on June 25, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 23, 1975, he was the son of Bobby Morris and Christine Rashall Rhodes. Growing up, Shawn served as mentor, teacher & supporter of his younger brother, Jesse. In spite of all of life’s storms, he was continuously there for his...
Helen Walles Clark
Jun 24, 2020
Helen Walles Clark, 81, started packing her bags for her last adventure on May 31. She caught the last flight out on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mary Williams...
Davis Paul Foreman, Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
Davis Paul Foreman, Sr., 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in...
Robert Baca
Jun 24, 2020
Robert Baca, 84, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 6:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, on December 20, 1935, he was the son of Pedro Baca...
David Jacob Dearing
Jun 23, 2020
David Jacob Dearing, 30, of Orange, passed away on June 23, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Matthew Chandler of Life Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral...
James Brooks Hill
Jun 23, 2020
James Brooks Hill (October 3, 1941 – June 23, 2020) James Brooks Hill, 78, of Orange, Texas died June 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Brooks was born in Warren, Arkansas to the late Henry Alvin Hill and Carmon (Thomason) Hill Davis on October 3, 1941. Brooks was a longtime resident of Orange, Texas. His family moved to Orange...
Ellen Fleming
Jun 21, 2020
Ellen Fleming, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning...
Winford B. Smith
Jun 19, 2020
Winford B. Smith, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Lindsay, Oklahoma, on May 16, 1930, he was the son of George and Alice Smith. Winford was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange. He...
Alton David Clark
Jun 18, 2020
Alton David Clark, 79, of Orange, passed away on June 18, 2020, in Port Arthur. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on March 20, 1941, he was the son of Warren Earl Clark and Oma (Greer) Clark. He loved attending church and serving his Lord at Eastgate Pentecostal Church in Vidor and United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Alton honorably served in the...
Wilda Mary Hidalgo Force Conway Hart
Jun 17, 2020
Wilda Mary Hidalgo Force Conway Hart Wilda Hart, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2020, at her home in Orange. Born May 31, 1925 to Elvira Clotilde Thibodeaux Hidalgo and Felix Joseph Hidalgo in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will...
Juanita Barbre Banse
Jun 17, 2020
Juanita Barbre Banse, 89, of Orange, passed away on June 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Brent Alan Barbre. A graveside service and burial will follow at Sudduth Cemetery in Newton County at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...
Robert James Jackson
Jun 13, 2020
Robert James Jackson, 45, of Orange, passed away on June 13, 2020. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on May 28, 1975, he was the son of Janie Lee Curtis. Robert was an extremely talented welder and he took great pride in his work. His favorite place was in the kitchen,...
Norma Joy Brack Been
Jun 12, 2020
Norma Joy Brack Been, 94, of Singer, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Henry Pink and Mary Barber. Joy was a faithful saint of God and a devoted and loving mother who gave all she could to her family and those around her. She...
Janette "Honey Bee" Evelyn Carney
Jun 10, 2020
Janette “Honey Bee” Evelyn Carney, 77, of Bridge City, passed away on June 10, 2020, at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 13, 1942, she was the daughter of Willis Terry and Wannie Terry. Janette was a local beekeeper affectionately known as “Honey Bee”. She left an imprint on so many lives and will be dearly missed by all...
Mary "Lynne" Greenwell
Jun 10, 2020
Lynne Greenwell, 69, of Orange, passed away on June 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas on January 29, 1951, she was the daughter of Dennis “Ace” Amodeo and Betty Jo (Shoemaker) Amodeo. Lynne was a graduate of Kelley High School. She worked as a nursing assistant for Greenacres in Bridge City, where she was able to lovingly...
Jaxon Taylor Savoy
Jun 10, 2020
Jaxon Taylor Savoy, 6, of Vidor, passed away on June 9, 2020, in Houston. A celebration of Jaxon’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Savoy. Please join the family to release balloons and bubbles to greet Jaxon in heaven. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Karen Messer Meaux
Jun 9, 2020
Karen Messer Meaux, 69, of Bridge City, passed away on June 9, 2020, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020,...
Neisha Michele Hamilton
Jun 8, 2020
Neisha Michele Hamilton, 51, of Mauriceville, passed away on June 8, 2020, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Harold Winston Gunter
Jun 6, 2020
Harold Winston Gunter, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2020, in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Mike Jones. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.,...
Bert Lydell Davis
Jun 3, 2020
Bert Lydell Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020. Bert was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 8, 1926 to William Clyde Davis, Sr. and Estelle (Duggar) Davis. Bert was raised in Port Acres, Texas, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18...
Christopher Shawn Rashall
Jun 25, 2020
Christopher Shawn Rashall, 44, of Orange, passed away on June 25, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 23, 1975, he was the son of Bobby Morris and Christine Rashall Rhodes. Growing up, Shawn served as mentor, teacher & supporter of his younger brother, Jesse. In spite of all of life’s storms, he was continuously there for his...
Helen Walles Clark
Jun 24, 2020
Helen Walles Clark, 81, started packing her bags for her last adventure on May 31. She caught the last flight out on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mary Williams...
Davis Paul Foreman, Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
Davis Paul Foreman, Sr., 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in...
Robert Baca
Jun 24, 2020
Robert Baca, 84, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 6:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, on December 20, 1935, he was the son of Pedro Baca...
David Jacob Dearing
Jun 23, 2020
David Jacob Dearing, 30, of Orange, passed away on June 23, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Matthew Chandler of Life Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral...
James Brooks Hill
Jun 23, 2020
James Brooks Hill (October 3, 1941 – June 23, 2020) James Brooks Hill, 78, of Orange, Texas died June 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Brooks was born in Warren, Arkansas to the late Henry Alvin Hill and Carmon (Thomason) Hill Davis on October 3, 1941. Brooks was a longtime resident of Orange, Texas. His family moved to Orange...
Ellen Fleming
Jun 21, 2020
Ellen Fleming, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning...
Winford B. Smith
Jun 19, 2020
Winford B. Smith, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Lindsay, Oklahoma, on May 16, 1930, he was the son of George and Alice Smith. Winford was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange. He...
Alton David Clark
Jun 18, 2020
Alton David Clark, 79, of Orange, passed away on June 18, 2020, in Port Arthur. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on March 20, 1941, he was the son of Warren Earl Clark and Oma (Greer) Clark. He loved attending church and serving his Lord at Eastgate Pentecostal Church in Vidor and United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Alton honorably served in the...
Wilda Mary Hidalgo Force Conway Hart
Jun 17, 2020
Wilda Mary Hidalgo Force Conway Hart Wilda Hart, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2020, at her home in Orange. Born May 31, 1925 to Elvira Clotilde Thibodeaux Hidalgo and Felix Joseph Hidalgo in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will...
Juanita Barbre Banse
Jun 17, 2020
Juanita Barbre Banse, 89, of Orange, passed away on June 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Brent Alan Barbre. A graveside service and burial will follow at Sudduth Cemetery in Newton County at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...
Robert James Jackson
Jun 13, 2020
Robert James Jackson, 45, of Orange, passed away on June 13, 2020. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on May 28, 1975, he was the son of Janie Lee Curtis. Robert was an extremely talented welder and he took great pride in his work. His favorite place was in the kitchen,...
Norma Joy Brack Been
Jun 12, 2020
Norma Joy Brack Been, 94, of Singer, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Henry Pink and Mary Barber. Joy was a faithful saint of God and a devoted and loving mother who gave all she could to her family and those around her. She...
Janette "Honey Bee" Evelyn Carney
Jun 10, 2020
Janette “Honey Bee” Evelyn Carney, 77, of Bridge City, passed away on June 10, 2020, at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 13, 1942, she was the daughter of Willis Terry and Wannie Terry. Janette was a local beekeeper affectionately known as “Honey Bee”. She left an imprint on so many lives and will be dearly missed by all...
Mary "Lynne" Greenwell
Jun 10, 2020
Lynne Greenwell, 69, of Orange, passed away on June 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas on January 29, 1951, she was the daughter of Dennis “Ace” Amodeo and Betty Jo (Shoemaker) Amodeo. Lynne was a graduate of Kelley High School. She worked as a nursing assistant for Greenacres in Bridge City, where she was able to lovingly...
Jaxon Taylor Savoy
Jun 10, 2020
Jaxon Taylor Savoy, 6, of Vidor, passed away on June 9, 2020, in Houston. A celebration of Jaxon’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Savoy. Please join the family to release balloons and bubbles to greet Jaxon in heaven. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Karen Messer Meaux
Jun 9, 2020
Karen Messer Meaux, 69, of Bridge City, passed away on June 9, 2020, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020,...
Neisha Michele Hamilton
Jun 8, 2020
Neisha Michele Hamilton, 51, of Mauriceville, passed away on June 8, 2020, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Harold Winston Gunter
Jun 6, 2020
Harold Winston Gunter, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2020, in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Mike Jones. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.,...
Bert Lydell Davis
Jun 3, 2020
Bert Lydell Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020. Bert was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 8, 1926 to William Clyde Davis, Sr. and Estelle (Duggar) Davis. Bert was raised in Port Acres, Texas, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18...