Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Margie Fontenot Bean
Apr 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margie Fontenot Bean, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping, on April 25, 2020 in Lafayette, Louisiana, at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. Margie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 6, 1931. She moved to Orange, Texas in...
David Lee Erway
Apr 25, 2020
David Lee Erway, 42, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service,...
Maxwell Brent Pelham
Apr 24, 2020
Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Florala, Alabama, on December 28, 1942, he was the son of Curtis Pelham and Clara (McCloud) Pelham. Maxwell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work for DuPont Sabine River Works...
Jace Mackenzie "Moose" Prescott
Apr 23, 2020
Jace “Moose” Prescott, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on May 10, 1988, he was the son of Nathaniel Prescott and Margaret “Peggy” Prescott. Moose graduated in 2007 from Haughton High School in Louisiana. From an early age he had a passion for sports, especially football and played...
Larry Gene Martin
Apr 22, 2020
Larry Gene Martin, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2020, at his home. Born in Silsbee, Texas, on September 13, 1952, he was the son of Everett Martin and Dorothy (Welch) Martin. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then went on to work as a planner for the MeadWestvaco paper mill. Larry...
Helen Purvis Bass
Apr 21, 2020
Helen Purvis Bass, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2020, at her home. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 14, 1930, she was the daughter of Ray and Inez Purvis. Helen was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served her Lord faithfully. She received her homemaking major and enjoyed sewing – often making...
Don O. Covington
Apr 20, 2020
Don O. Covington, 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020. Born on June 23, 1934, Don graduated from French High School in 1952. Soon after, he married Claire Fogal and joined the Army’s Special Forces. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Don and Claire settled in Orange where they would raise...
Mary Lou Bertrand
Apr 18, 2020
Mary Lou Bertrand, 82 of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Homer Boone and Ophelia (Darbone) Boone. Mary was a teacher for 37 years at LCM-CISD. She will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love her. She was...
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux
Apr 18, 2020
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Dewey Leo Fontenot and Thelma (McCauley) Fontenot. Patty graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She faithfully served God at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....
Donna Ann Bufford
Apr 18, 2020
Donna Ann Bufford, 58, of Vidor, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Dewey Cox and Anna (Livingston) Cox. Donna enjoyed fishing, cooking, and listening to music. Being surrounded by her loved ones brought her the most joy, with family reunions being a time she...
Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman
Apr 17, 2020
Pauline “Polly” Frances Hartman, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on April 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Pritchard, Alabama, on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of Lenious Davenport and Camoleet (Jones) Davenport. Polly was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City for a number of years. She loved gardening...
James "Mike" Michael Donnaud
Apr 17, 2020
James “Mike” Michael Donnaud AKA PeePaw, 68, of Orange, passed away on April 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 19, 1951, he was the son of Ray Joseph Donnaud and Laura Sue (Nations) Donnaud. Mike graduated from the last class of Little Cypress High School Class of 1970. After high school he honorably served in...
Carrie Evelyn Stone
Apr 14, 2020
Carrie Evelyn Stone, 85, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Orange. She was born in Cobleskill, New York, on February 16, 1935. Carrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandsons. Carrie loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake. She will be dearly missed...
Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy
Apr 13, 2020
Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Mildred was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 4, 1917. Mildred is the daughter of Aminthe Marie Pitre and...
Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.
Apr 11, 2020
Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1957, he was the son of Melvin Maurice Boyett, Sr. and Ann Boyett. Melvin was the owner and operator of Boyett Construction. He was a licensed scuba diver and enjoyed being in the water whenever he...
Angela Marie Stevens
Apr 11, 2020
Angela Marie Stevens, 32, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 22, 1987, she was the daughter Tammy (Vincent) David and Mitchel David. Angela worked as a medical assistant and was passionate about providing care for others. She loved dogs and considered her yellow lab, Goldie, to be...
Delores Ann Hardin Stephens
Apr 10, 2020
Our dear momma, Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on this Good Friday, April 10, 2020, joining her precious grandson, parents, siblings and other family members that she has missed so much. She was born the baby of 13 children on March 6, 1942, to Frank and Rosa Hardin. She was spoiled rotten...
Sylvia Myers
Apr 10, 2020
Sylvia Myers, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Converse, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Norman and Pauline Bossier. Sylvia treasured her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. She enjoyed crocheting afghans to gift her family and...
John Steven "Steve" Byerly
Apr 9, 2020
Steve Byerly, 77, of Orange, passed away on April 9, 2020, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Jessie Valentine Byerly and Ladema Grace (Mayer) Byerly. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and in the reserves for an additional 3 years. He went on to...
Odin Paul Hickman
Apr 9, 2020
Odin Paul Hickman Odin Paul Hickman, infant son of Alexis and Joshua Hickman, passed peacefully on April 9, 2020 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Draven Wilson; great grandfather, Jody Paul Hickman; great grandmothers, Marie Hamor, Anita Brady, and Sue Ferrando; and cousin, Dallen Elmore. He is survived by his loving parents, Alexis...
Margie Fontenot Bean
Apr 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margie Fontenot Bean, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping, on April 25, 2020 in Lafayette, Louisiana, at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. Margie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 6, 1931. She moved to Orange, Texas in...
David Lee Erway
Apr 25, 2020
David Lee Erway, 42, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service,...
Maxwell Brent Pelham
Apr 24, 2020
Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Florala, Alabama, on December 28, 1942, he was the son of Curtis Pelham and Clara (McCloud) Pelham. Maxwell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work for DuPont Sabine River Works...
Jace Mackenzie "Moose" Prescott
Apr 23, 2020
Jace “Moose” Prescott, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on May 10, 1988, he was the son of Nathaniel Prescott and Margaret “Peggy” Prescott. Moose graduated in 2007 from Haughton High School in Louisiana. From an early age he had a passion for sports, especially football and played...
Larry Gene Martin
Apr 22, 2020
Larry Gene Martin, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2020, at his home. Born in Silsbee, Texas, on September 13, 1952, he was the son of Everett Martin and Dorothy (Welch) Martin. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then went on to work as a planner for the MeadWestvaco paper mill. Larry...
Helen Purvis Bass
Apr 21, 2020
Helen Purvis Bass, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2020, at her home. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 14, 1930, she was the daughter of Ray and Inez Purvis. Helen was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served her Lord faithfully. She received her homemaking major and enjoyed sewing – often making...
Don O. Covington
Apr 20, 2020
Don O. Covington, 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020. Born on June 23, 1934, Don graduated from French High School in 1952. Soon after, he married Claire Fogal and joined the Army’s Special Forces. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Don and Claire settled in Orange where they would raise...
Mary Lou Bertrand
Apr 18, 2020
Mary Lou Bertrand, 82 of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Homer Boone and Ophelia (Darbone) Boone. Mary was a teacher for 37 years at LCM-CISD. She will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love her. She was...
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux
Apr 18, 2020
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Dewey Leo Fontenot and Thelma (McCauley) Fontenot. Patty graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She faithfully served God at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....
Donna Ann Bufford
Apr 18, 2020
Donna Ann Bufford, 58, of Vidor, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Dewey Cox and Anna (Livingston) Cox. Donna enjoyed fishing, cooking, and listening to music. Being surrounded by her loved ones brought her the most joy, with family reunions being a time she...
Pauline "Polly" Frances Hartman
Apr 17, 2020
Pauline “Polly” Frances Hartman, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on April 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Pritchard, Alabama, on February 13, 1925, she was the daughter of Lenious Davenport and Camoleet (Jones) Davenport. Polly was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City for a number of years. She loved gardening...
James "Mike" Michael Donnaud
Apr 17, 2020
James “Mike” Michael Donnaud AKA PeePaw, 68, of Orange, passed away on April 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 19, 1951, he was the son of Ray Joseph Donnaud and Laura Sue (Nations) Donnaud. Mike graduated from the last class of Little Cypress High School Class of 1970. After high school he honorably served in...
Carrie Evelyn Stone
Apr 14, 2020
Carrie Evelyn Stone, 85, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2020, in Orange. She was born in Cobleskill, New York, on February 16, 1935. Carrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandsons. Carrie loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake. She will be dearly missed...
Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy
Apr 13, 2020
Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Mildred was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 4, 1917. Mildred is the daughter of Aminthe Marie Pitre and...
Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr.
Apr 11, 2020
Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1957, he was the son of Melvin Maurice Boyett, Sr. and Ann Boyett. Melvin was the owner and operator of Boyett Construction. He was a licensed scuba diver and enjoyed being in the water whenever he...
Angela Marie Stevens
Apr 11, 2020
Angela Marie Stevens, 32, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 22, 1987, she was the daughter Tammy (Vincent) David and Mitchel David. Angela worked as a medical assistant and was passionate about providing care for others. She loved dogs and considered her yellow lab, Goldie, to be...
Delores Ann Hardin Stephens
Apr 10, 2020
Our dear momma, Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on this Good Friday, April 10, 2020, joining her precious grandson, parents, siblings and other family members that she has missed so much. She was born the baby of 13 children on March 6, 1942, to Frank and Rosa Hardin. She was spoiled rotten...
Sylvia Myers
Apr 10, 2020
Sylvia Myers, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Converse, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Norman and Pauline Bossier. Sylvia treasured her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. She enjoyed crocheting afghans to gift her family and...
John Steven "Steve" Byerly
Apr 9, 2020
Steve Byerly, 77, of Orange, passed away on April 9, 2020, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Jessie Valentine Byerly and Ladema Grace (Mayer) Byerly. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and in the reserves for an additional 3 years. He went on to...
Odin Paul Hickman
Apr 9, 2020
Odin Paul Hickman Odin Paul Hickman, infant son of Alexis and Joshua Hickman, passed peacefully on April 9, 2020 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Draven Wilson; great grandfather, Jody Paul Hickman; great grandmothers, Marie Hamor, Anita Brady, and Sue Ferrando; and cousin, Dallen Elmore. He is survived by his loving parents, Alexis...
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