Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Dec 7, 2024

Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...

Charles Ray Thurman

Charles Ray Thurman

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Ray Thurman, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bubba Thurman. 

 Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

 Born in Orange,...

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price

Dec 2, 2024

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price, 73, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, Texas. She referred to the staff there as being, “as good as gold.” Sandra was a life long resident of Port Arthur, Texas for 72 years. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at...

Jessie Argus Terry

Jessie Argus Terry

Dec 2, 2024

Jessie Argus Terry 

Jessie Argus Terry, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas surrounded by family.  

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Shamrock,...

Billy Reginald Allen

Billy Reginald Allen

Dec 1, 2024

Billy R. Allen

Billy R. Allen, 85, of Orange died Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Houston.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bud Davis, Pastor of Commonground Community Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Old...

Tracy Lea Delome

Tracy Lea Delome

Nov 30, 2024

Tracy Lea Delome, 89, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Cowboy Church of Orange County in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee, retired pastor of the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near...

Anthony John Stevens

Anthony John Stevens

Nov 26, 2024

Anthony John Stevens, 56, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. 

 Born in Orange, Texas, on June 30, 1968, he was the son of Glenn Anthony Stevens and Linda Louise LeBoyteaux Stevens. Anthony was a proud graduate of Bridge City High School. After graduating, he had a rewarding career as a production operator, contributing...

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Nov 23, 2024

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Pauline Bullitt Cooper, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1,2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Tami Lorae Rawls

Tami Lorae Rawls

Nov 23, 2024

Tami Lorae Rawls 

Tami Lorae Rawls, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, peacefully at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Ebenezer Cemetery in...

Karen Jo Rider Henry

Karen Jo Rider Henry

Nov 21, 2024

Karen J Rider Henry, 79, of Orange, TX, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a short illness.

 While growing up, her father Charles Conner and mother Josephine “Jo” Dunkin Hewitt took her to a number of states for her father’s work. She continued to follow in her father’s footsteps and travel until she finally settled...

Clyde "Langston" Frederick

Clyde "Langston" Frederick

Nov 21, 2024

Clyde “Langston” Frederick

Clyde “Langston” Frederick, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., November 25, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. 

Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on July 24, 1936, he was the son of Clyde Lee Frederick and Dollie Lunsford Frederick. Langston was a beloved...

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)

Nov 18, 2024

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr. (Landau)

October 31, 1946 – November 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we honor the life of Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr., a devoted father, decorated Army veteran, retired medical doctor, and a man of unwavering faith whose compassion, wisdom, and kindness left an indelible mark on countless lives.

Patrick was born on October 31, 1946, to Dewey...

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Nov 18, 2024

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Darleen Bradley Thompson, 91, passed away on November 18, 2024, with her beloved husband Fred at her side. In addition to Fred, her husband of 72 years, Darleen is survived by her three children, Rick, David (Kris), and Terri (Rich), six grandchildren Matthew, Morgan (Brandon), Kyle, Ryan (Monica), Kathryn, and Cullen (Allie), and three great-grandchildren Everly, Riley, and...

Rosetta Morgan

Rosetta Morgan

Nov 18, 2024

Rosetta Morgan

Rosetta Morgan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Houston Methodist. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wyatt Wier. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November...

Ray Linscomb

Ray Linscomb

Nov 18, 2024

Ray Linscomb

Ray Linscomb, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Doug Frederick. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...

James Lewis Scott

James Lewis Scott

Nov 17, 2024

James Lewis Scott, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. A reception will follow at St. Paul Methodist Church’s Family Activity Center. 

 Born in Anson, Texas,...

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Nov 12, 2024

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Vicki Sue Thebeau, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

The family will be holding a private memorial service Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m.

Born in Channelview, Texas, on March 10, 1967, she was the daughter of Walter Broxson and Patricia Basham. Vicki served as a dedicated home health aide,...

Masako "Mickey" Woodruff

Masako "Mickey" Woodruff

Nov 10, 2024

Masako “Mickey” Woodruff

Masako “Mickey” Woodruff, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur. 

Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a private graveside service to follow at a later date.

Born in Yokohama, Japan, on May 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Shigeo Iida and Tokuko...

Jerry Rodriguez

Jerry Rodriguez

Nov 9, 2024

Jerry Rodriguez

Jerry Rodriguez, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Memorial service will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Eckols Funeral Home at 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas, 78119. Officiating will be Lupe Cantu. 

Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 17, 1949, he was the...

Theresa Delores Swift

Theresa Delores Swift

Nov 9, 2024

Theresa Delores Swift, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024,...

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Dec 7, 2024

Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...

Charles Ray Thurman

Charles Ray Thurman

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Ray Thurman, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bubba Thurman. 

 Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

 Born in Orange,...

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price

Dec 2, 2024

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price, 73, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, Texas. She referred to the staff there as being, “as good as gold.” Sandra was a life long resident of Port Arthur, Texas for 72 years. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at...

Jessie Argus Terry

Jessie Argus Terry

Dec 2, 2024

Jessie Argus Terry 

Jessie Argus Terry, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas surrounded by family.  

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Shamrock,...

Billy Reginald Allen

Billy Reginald Allen

Dec 1, 2024

Billy R. Allen

Billy R. Allen, 85, of Orange died Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Houston.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bud Davis, Pastor of Commonground Community Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Old...

Tracy Lea Delome

Tracy Lea Delome

Nov 30, 2024

Tracy Lea Delome, 89, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Cowboy Church of Orange County in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee, retired pastor of the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near...

Anthony John Stevens

Anthony John Stevens

Nov 26, 2024

Anthony John Stevens, 56, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. 

 Born in Orange, Texas, on June 30, 1968, he was the son of Glenn Anthony Stevens and Linda Louise LeBoyteaux Stevens. Anthony was a proud graduate of Bridge City High School. After graduating, he had a rewarding career as a production operator, contributing...

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Nov 23, 2024

Pauline Bullitt Cooper

Pauline Bullitt Cooper, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1,2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Tami Lorae Rawls

Tami Lorae Rawls

Nov 23, 2024

Tami Lorae Rawls 

Tami Lorae Rawls, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, peacefully at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Ebenezer Cemetery in...

Karen Jo Rider Henry

Karen Jo Rider Henry

Nov 21, 2024

Karen J Rider Henry, 79, of Orange, TX, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a short illness.

 While growing up, her father Charles Conner and mother Josephine “Jo” Dunkin Hewitt took her to a number of states for her father’s work. She continued to follow in her father’s footsteps and travel until she finally settled...

Clyde "Langston" Frederick

Clyde "Langston" Frederick

Nov 21, 2024

Clyde “Langston” Frederick

Clyde “Langston” Frederick, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., November 25, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. 

Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on July 24, 1936, he was the son of Clyde Lee Frederick and Dollie Lunsford Frederick. Langston was a beloved...

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)

Nov 18, 2024

Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr. (Landau)

October 31, 1946 – November 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we honor the life of Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr., a devoted father, decorated Army veteran, retired medical doctor, and a man of unwavering faith whose compassion, wisdom, and kindness left an indelible mark on countless lives.

Patrick was born on October 31, 1946, to Dewey...

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Nov 18, 2024

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Darleen Bradley Thompson, 91, passed away on November 18, 2024, with her beloved husband Fred at her side. In addition to Fred, her husband of 72 years, Darleen is survived by her three children, Rick, David (Kris), and Terri (Rich), six grandchildren Matthew, Morgan (Brandon), Kyle, Ryan (Monica), Kathryn, and Cullen (Allie), and three great-grandchildren Everly, Riley, and...

Rosetta Morgan

Rosetta Morgan

Nov 18, 2024

Rosetta Morgan

Rosetta Morgan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Houston Methodist. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wyatt Wier. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November...

Ray Linscomb

Ray Linscomb

Nov 18, 2024

Ray Linscomb

Ray Linscomb, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Doug Frederick. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...

James Lewis Scott

James Lewis Scott

Nov 17, 2024

James Lewis Scott, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. A reception will follow at St. Paul Methodist Church’s Family Activity Center. 

 Born in Anson, Texas,...

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Nov 12, 2024

Vicki Sue Thebeau

Vicki Sue Thebeau, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

The family will be holding a private memorial service Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m.

Born in Channelview, Texas, on March 10, 1967, she was the daughter of Walter Broxson and Patricia Basham. Vicki served as a dedicated home health aide,...

Masako "Mickey" Woodruff

Masako "Mickey" Woodruff

Nov 10, 2024

Masako “Mickey” Woodruff

Masako “Mickey” Woodruff, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur. 

Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a private graveside service to follow at a later date.

Born in Yokohama, Japan, on May 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Shigeo Iida and Tokuko...

Jerry Rodriguez

Jerry Rodriguez

Nov 9, 2024

Jerry Rodriguez

Jerry Rodriguez, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Memorial service will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Eckols Funeral Home at 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas, 78119. Officiating will be Lupe Cantu. 

Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 17, 1949, he was the...

Theresa Delores Swift

Theresa Delores Swift

Nov 9, 2024

Theresa Delores Swift, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024,...

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