Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Bettye M. Benefield

Bettye M. Benefield

Nov 30, 2019

Bettye M. Benefield, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Bettye was born in Orange, Texas, on September 11, 1935. In her younger years, she was a resident of Girls Haven Home in Orange and went on to attend TWU in Denton before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Huey Paul Benefield....

Gerald "Buster" Powell

Gerald "Buster" Powell

Nov 28, 2019

Gerald “Buster” Powell, 86, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Judge Dennis Powell. A graveside service and burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Visitation will be held prior...

Edward Michael "Mike" Green

Edward Michael "Mike" Green

Nov 27, 2019

Edward Michael “Mike” Green, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2019, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Ben Terry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Charles Joyner

Charles Joyner

Nov 27, 2019

Charles Joyner, 84, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A funeral service honoring Charles will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m.,...

Joshua Earl Hardy

Joshua Earl Hardy

Nov 26, 2019

Joshua Earl Hardy, 24, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November, 26, 2019. A memorial service to honor Joshua’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Ed Rawls officiating. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 27, 1994, he was the son of Lamar Wells and Karen Silva....

Bo Lavoy Riley

Bo Lavoy Riley

Nov 26, 2019

Bo Lavoy Riley, 26, of Orange, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Mauriceville. Bo was born on July 20, 1993 in Clearfield, Utah. He was the son of Larry Copeland and Heidi (Hooley) Rasmussen and worked as a laborer. He and his wife, Daedra, were looking forward to the birth of their first baby, Logan Joseph Riley, in January, 2020....

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr.

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr.

Nov 25, 2019

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 3, 1958, Robby was the son of Alvin Paul Brevell and Patricia Faye (Turner) Brevell...

Peggy O'Quinn Mortimer

Peggy O'Quinn Mortimer

Nov 24, 2019

Peggy O’Quinn Mortimer, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Beatrice Orta Chesson

Beatrice Orta Chesson

Nov 23, 2019

Beatrice Orta Chesson, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell

Nov 23, 2019

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell, 90, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...

Shirley Ann Simon

Shirley Ann Simon

Nov 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Simon, 67, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2019, in Silsbee, Texas. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 5, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of Shirley Wooldridge and Betty Strickland Wooldridge. She enjoyed spending sunny days at the beach, cooking for her family and friends, and doing all types of crafts. Shirley’s memory will be...

Joe Parkhurst

Joe Parkhurst

Nov 22, 2019

Joe Parkhurst, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2019. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Chandler of Life Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at North...

John Roy Frederick, Sr.

John Roy Frederick, Sr.

Nov 21, 2019

John Roy Frederick, Sr., 76, lifelong resident of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church-Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Linscomb Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will...

Veronika "Ronnie" Richard

Veronika "Ronnie" Richard

Nov 20, 2019

Veronika “Ronnie” Richard Veronika “Ronnie” Richard, 83, of Orange, passed away on November 20, 2019, at The Medical Center of South East Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

Joseph Pitre, Jr.

Joseph Pitre, Jr.

Nov 20, 2019

Joseph Pitre, Jr., 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2019, at his home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2019, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held...

Mildred Mobley Pfluger

Mildred Mobley Pfluger

Nov 19, 2019

Mildred Pfluger, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior...

Ira Lee Zerko

Ira Lee Zerko

Nov 18, 2019

Ira Lee Zerko Ira Lee Zerko, 88, of Orange, passed away on November 18, 2019, at The Oaks of Beaumont. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Charles Empey. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Charlotte Anne Conn

Charlotte Anne Conn

Nov 16, 2019

Charlotte Anne Conn, 86, of Orange, passed away on November 16, 2019, at Heartfelt Embrace in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Dianne Rene Cross

Dianne Rene Cross

Nov 15, 2019

Dianne René Cross, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Houston, Texas on January 10, 1971, she was the daughter of Muncey Bascom Cross, Jr. and Joyce (Kirkland) Cross. Dianne was a “strong presence” in the lives of all who knew her and was known for her generous spirit....

Louise Dickey Flurry

Louise Dickey Flurry

Nov 13, 2019

Louise Dickey Flurry, 89, of West Orange, passed away on November 13, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 2402 Western Avenue, West Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden, in Orange. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Calvary Baptist...

Bettye M. Benefield

Bettye M. Benefield

Nov 30, 2019

Bettye M. Benefield, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Bettye was born in Orange, Texas, on September 11, 1935. In her younger years, she was a resident of Girls Haven Home in Orange and went on to attend TWU in Denton before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Huey Paul Benefield....

Gerald "Buster" Powell

Gerald "Buster" Powell

Nov 28, 2019

Gerald “Buster” Powell, 86, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Judge Dennis Powell. A graveside service and burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Visitation will be held prior...

Edward Michael "Mike" Green

Edward Michael "Mike" Green

Nov 27, 2019

Edward Michael “Mike” Green, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2019, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Ben Terry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Charles Joyner

Charles Joyner

Nov 27, 2019

Charles Joyner, 84, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A funeral service honoring Charles will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m.,...

Joshua Earl Hardy

Joshua Earl Hardy

Nov 26, 2019

Joshua Earl Hardy, 24, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November, 26, 2019. A memorial service to honor Joshua’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Ed Rawls officiating. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 27, 1994, he was the son of Lamar Wells and Karen Silva....

Bo Lavoy Riley

Bo Lavoy Riley

Nov 26, 2019

Bo Lavoy Riley, 26, of Orange, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Mauriceville. Bo was born on July 20, 1993 in Clearfield, Utah. He was the son of Larry Copeland and Heidi (Hooley) Rasmussen and worked as a laborer. He and his wife, Daedra, were looking forward to the birth of their first baby, Logan Joseph Riley, in January, 2020....

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr.

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr.

Nov 25, 2019

Robby Paul Brevell, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 3, 1958, Robby was the son of Alvin Paul Brevell and Patricia Faye (Turner) Brevell...

Peggy O'Quinn Mortimer

Peggy O'Quinn Mortimer

Nov 24, 2019

Peggy O’Quinn Mortimer, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Beatrice Orta Chesson

Beatrice Orta Chesson

Nov 23, 2019

Beatrice Orta Chesson, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell

Nov 23, 2019

Dora Ellen Barte Barnwell, 90, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...

Shirley Ann Simon

Shirley Ann Simon

Nov 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Simon, 67, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2019, in Silsbee, Texas. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 5, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of Shirley Wooldridge and Betty Strickland Wooldridge. She enjoyed spending sunny days at the beach, cooking for her family and friends, and doing all types of crafts. Shirley’s memory will be...

Joe Parkhurst

Joe Parkhurst

Nov 22, 2019

Joe Parkhurst, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2019. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Chandler of Life Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at North...

John Roy Frederick, Sr.

John Roy Frederick, Sr.

Nov 21, 2019

John Roy Frederick, Sr., 76, lifelong resident of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church-Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Linscomb Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will...

Veronika "Ronnie" Richard

Veronika "Ronnie" Richard

Nov 20, 2019

Veronika “Ronnie” Richard Veronika “Ronnie” Richard, 83, of Orange, passed away on November 20, 2019, at The Medical Center of South East Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

Joseph Pitre, Jr.

Joseph Pitre, Jr.

Nov 20, 2019

Joseph Pitre, Jr., 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2019, at his home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2019, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held...

Mildred Mobley Pfluger

Mildred Mobley Pfluger

Nov 19, 2019

Mildred Pfluger, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch, of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior...

Ira Lee Zerko

Ira Lee Zerko

Nov 18, 2019

Ira Lee Zerko Ira Lee Zerko, 88, of Orange, passed away on November 18, 2019, at The Oaks of Beaumont. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Charles Empey. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Charlotte Anne Conn

Charlotte Anne Conn

Nov 16, 2019

Charlotte Anne Conn, 86, of Orange, passed away on November 16, 2019, at Heartfelt Embrace in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Dianne Rene Cross

Dianne Rene Cross

Nov 15, 2019

Dianne René Cross, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Houston, Texas on January 10, 1971, she was the daughter of Muncey Bascom Cross, Jr. and Joyce (Kirkland) Cross. Dianne was a “strong presence” in the lives of all who knew her and was known for her generous spirit....

Louise Dickey Flurry

Louise Dickey Flurry

Nov 13, 2019

Louise Dickey Flurry, 89, of West Orange, passed away on November 13, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 2402 Western Avenue, West Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden, in Orange. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Calvary Baptist...

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