Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto
May 20, 2020
Robert “Robbie” Marshall Peveto, 60, of Newton, passed away on May 20, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in...
Burneat "Neat" T. Paul
May 20, 2020
Burneat “Neat” T. Paul, 98, of Orange, passed away on May 20, 2020, at her home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., with a rosary at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Oberlin, Louisiana, on August 28, 1921, she was...
Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna
May 19, 2020
Pompilio “Pio” Lezama Luna, 68, caught up on the years missed in heaven with his loving parents and passed siblings on May 19,2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm., Saturday,...
Jonathan Lewis Dowden
May 18, 2020
Jonathan Lewis Dowden, age 44, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2020, at home. He was born August 21, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a 1994 graduate of Bridge City High School and also M. Weeks Welding School in Nederland. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father John Lewis Dowden, maternal grandparents, Homer...
Raymond Lewis Martin
May 18, 2020
A warrior to the end, Raymond Martin of Orange passed away Monday, May 22, 2020, at home in the arms of loved ones. He had overcome cancer, continuing to struggle against diabetes, heart trouble and Parkinson’s for decades. To the amazement of all his doctors, he survived to the age of 82. His last words to his wife that morning...
Morie Shane Whitmire
May 17, 2020
Morie Shane “Nana” Whitmire, 50, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Cowboy Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Miller of Cowboy Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at China Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa
May 17, 2020
Charles Pete “Chuck” DeVersa, 61, of Lumberton, passed away on May 17, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 4, 1958, Chuck was the son of Sidney and Betty (Brooks) DeVersa. When Chuck was younger, he worked as a boilermaker and enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by...
Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves
May 17, 2020
Berchman “Bert” Lee Reaves, 84, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at...
Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley
May 17, 2020
Kimberly “Kimmie” Sue Dolley Kimmie Sue Dolley, 48, of Bridge City, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Port Arthur. Kimmie was born in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1972, she was the daughter of James Tumey and Glenda (Cormier) Tumey. If you knew Kimmie then you know. She was preceded in death by her father, James Tumey. She...
Dewisa Nell Coleman
May 17, 2020
Dewisa Nell Coleman, 61, of Orangefield, passed away on May 17, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Fregia. A graveside service and burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Benjamin Cisneros
May 15, 2020
Benjamin Cisneros, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on August 18, 1946. He was the son of Pablo Cisneros and Louisa Mendoza. He worked as maintenance for Sunset Grove Country Club. Benjamin loved spending time with his animals, his friends, and his family. He also loved his job and...
Derwood E. Stakes Jr.
May 15, 2020
Derwood E. Stakes, Jr., affectionately known as “Speedy”, was born on August 30, 1952 in Orange, Texas. He was the youngest of three children to Mary Lou and Derwood Stakes, Sr. He passed on May 15, 2020 in Port Arthur, Texas. Speedy graduated from West Orange High School. After graduating from high school, he attended training in the construction craft...
Rayda Sue Neswick
May 14, 2020
Rayda Sue Neswick, 82, of Orange, passed away on May 14, 2020, peacefully at her home. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a private service to follow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Memorial Garden. Born in Dallas, Texas, on March 26, 1938, she was the daughter of Jesse Ray York, Sr. and Emma Pearl...
Sharon Piggott Segura
May 13, 2020
Sharon Piggott Segura, 69, of Bridge City, passed away at home peacefully on May 13, 2020. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Everyone is welcome in joining the family as they remember the beautiful...
Darlene Kaye Robins
May 13, 2020
Darlene Kaye Vance Robins, 68, of Bridge City, passed away on May 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 7, 1951, she was the daughter of Everett Franklin Vance and Violet Christene (Sneed) Vance. Darlene worked for the Post Office for many years. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her flower...
Robert Earl (Bob) Hollier
May 13, 2020
Update: A memorial service for Bob will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Please bring a mask. Robert Earl (Bob) Hollier, age 75, passed away on May 13, 2020, following difficulties with his heart. Bob was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 23, 1944, during World War II, but...
Anthony Michael Young
May 13, 2020
Anthony Michael Young, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Pearland, Texas on May 13, 2020. He was born to Clarence and Earline Young on October 12, 1955 in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services...
Thomas "Tom" Alvin Baxter
May 13, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Alvin Baxter, 78, of Vidor, passed away on May 13, 2020, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 8, 1942, he was the son of Williard Lee Baxter and Virginia (Erwin) Baxter. Thomas was a knick-knack collector and enjoyed watching NASCAR, sports, and Westerns. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Thomas was a baseball and...
Sarah Ann Lawson
May 11, 2020
Sarah Ann Lawson, 43 of Orange, TX, went home to be with Jesus on May 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday May 18, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville, TX. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Sarah...
Laura Emily Willey
May 11, 2020
Laura Emily Willey, 39, of Orange, passed away on May 11, 2020, in Port Arthur. A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2020, at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pat Clark, Jr. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home...
Robert "Robbie" Marshall Peveto
May 20, 2020
Robert “Robbie” Marshall Peveto, 60, of Newton, passed away on May 20, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in...
Burneat "Neat" T. Paul
May 20, 2020
Burneat “Neat” T. Paul, 98, of Orange, passed away on May 20, 2020, at her home. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., with a rosary at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Oberlin, Louisiana, on August 28, 1921, she was...
Pompilio "Pio" Lezama Luna
May 19, 2020
Pompilio “Pio” Lezama Luna, 68, caught up on the years missed in heaven with his loving parents and passed siblings on May 19,2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm., Saturday,...
Jonathan Lewis Dowden
May 18, 2020
Jonathan Lewis Dowden, age 44, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2020, at home. He was born August 21, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a 1994 graduate of Bridge City High School and also M. Weeks Welding School in Nederland. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father John Lewis Dowden, maternal grandparents, Homer...
Raymond Lewis Martin
May 18, 2020
A warrior to the end, Raymond Martin of Orange passed away Monday, May 22, 2020, at home in the arms of loved ones. He had overcome cancer, continuing to struggle against diabetes, heart trouble and Parkinson’s for decades. To the amazement of all his doctors, he survived to the age of 82. His last words to his wife that morning...
Morie Shane Whitmire
May 17, 2020
Morie Shane “Nana” Whitmire, 50, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Cowboy Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kenny Miller of Cowboy Church on the Rock. Burial will follow at China Cemetery in China, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Charles "Chuck" Pete DeVersa
May 17, 2020
Charles Pete “Chuck” DeVersa, 61, of Lumberton, passed away on May 17, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 4, 1958, Chuck was the son of Sidney and Betty (Brooks) DeVersa. When Chuck was younger, he worked as a boilermaker and enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by...
Berchman "Bert" Lee Reaves
May 17, 2020
Berchman “Bert” Lee Reaves, 84, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at...
Kimberly "Kimmie" Sue Dolley
May 17, 2020
Kimberly “Kimmie” Sue Dolley Kimmie Sue Dolley, 48, of Bridge City, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Port Arthur. Kimmie was born in Galveston, Texas on January 20, 1972, she was the daughter of James Tumey and Glenda (Cormier) Tumey. If you knew Kimmie then you know. She was preceded in death by her father, James Tumey. She...
Dewisa Nell Coleman
May 17, 2020
Dewisa Nell Coleman, 61, of Orangefield, passed away on May 17, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Fregia. A graveside service and burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Benjamin Cisneros
May 15, 2020
Benjamin Cisneros, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on August 18, 1946. He was the son of Pablo Cisneros and Louisa Mendoza. He worked as maintenance for Sunset Grove Country Club. Benjamin loved spending time with his animals, his friends, and his family. He also loved his job and...
Derwood E. Stakes Jr.
May 15, 2020
Derwood E. Stakes, Jr., affectionately known as “Speedy”, was born on August 30, 1952 in Orange, Texas. He was the youngest of three children to Mary Lou and Derwood Stakes, Sr. He passed on May 15, 2020 in Port Arthur, Texas. Speedy graduated from West Orange High School. After graduating from high school, he attended training in the construction craft...
Rayda Sue Neswick
May 14, 2020
Rayda Sue Neswick, 82, of Orange, passed away on May 14, 2020, peacefully at her home. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a private service to follow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Memorial Garden. Born in Dallas, Texas, on March 26, 1938, she was the daughter of Jesse Ray York, Sr. and Emma Pearl...
Sharon Piggott Segura
May 13, 2020
Sharon Piggott Segura, 69, of Bridge City, passed away at home peacefully on May 13, 2020. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Everyone is welcome in joining the family as they remember the beautiful...
Darlene Kaye Robins
May 13, 2020
Darlene Kaye Vance Robins, 68, of Bridge City, passed away on May 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 7, 1951, she was the daughter of Everett Franklin Vance and Violet Christene (Sneed) Vance. Darlene worked for the Post Office for many years. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her flower...
Robert Earl (Bob) Hollier
May 13, 2020
Update: A memorial service for Bob will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Please bring a mask. Robert Earl (Bob) Hollier, age 75, passed away on May 13, 2020, following difficulties with his heart. Bob was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 23, 1944, during World War II, but...
Anthony Michael Young
May 13, 2020
Anthony Michael Young, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Pearland, Texas on May 13, 2020. He was born to Clarence and Earline Young on October 12, 1955 in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, May 29, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services...
Thomas "Tom" Alvin Baxter
May 13, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Alvin Baxter, 78, of Vidor, passed away on May 13, 2020, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 8, 1942, he was the son of Williard Lee Baxter and Virginia (Erwin) Baxter. Thomas was a knick-knack collector and enjoyed watching NASCAR, sports, and Westerns. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Thomas was a baseball and...
Sarah Ann Lawson
May 11, 2020
Sarah Ann Lawson, 43 of Orange, TX, went home to be with Jesus on May 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday May 18, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville, TX. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Sarah...
Laura Emily Willey
May 11, 2020
Laura Emily Willey, 39, of Orange, passed away on May 11, 2020, in Port Arthur. A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2020, at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pat Clark, Jr. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home...