Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Delbert Ray Taylor
May 14, 2025
Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.
A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore
May 13, 2025
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.
Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus
May 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.
Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.
Beth Braus was born...
Erena Rose Peveto
May 12, 2025
Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...
Brenda Gail Fisher
May 11, 2025
Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 2:00...
Lily James Thibodeaux
May 9, 2025
Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.
God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...
Judith Ann "Judy" Morris
May 9, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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 begin prior to the service...
Quincy Rex Procell
May 8, 2025
Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...
Billy Raye Russell
May 8, 2025
Billy Raye Russell
The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.
Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...
Norma Rae Free
May 5, 2025
Norma Rae Free
Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...
Charles Elliott Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...
Bruce Wayne Mayfield
May 4, 2025
Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...
Larry Michael Webb
May 4, 2025
Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Wynn Reese
May 3, 2025
Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Leah Rea Johansson
Apr 30, 2025
Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...
Victor John Viator
Apr 28, 2025
Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...
John Henry Patronella
Apr 26, 2025
John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Betty L. Wingate
Apr 25, 2025
Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.
Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...
Barbara Lee Klein
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...
Lillie Lorraine Gordey
Apr 23, 2025
Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...
Delbert Ray Taylor
May 14, 2025
Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.
A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore
May 13, 2025
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.
Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus
May 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.
Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.
Beth Braus was born...
Erena Rose Peveto
May 12, 2025
Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...
Brenda Gail Fisher
May 11, 2025
Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 2:00...
Lily James Thibodeaux
May 9, 2025
Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.
God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...
Judith Ann "Judy" Morris
May 9, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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 begin prior to the service...
Quincy Rex Procell
May 8, 2025
Quincy Rex Procell, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Freddie Anderson of 9th and Elm Church of Christ.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...
Billy Raye Russell
May 8, 2025
Billy Raye Russell
The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.
Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...
Norma Rae Free
May 5, 2025
Norma Rae Free
Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...
Charles Elliott Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...
Bruce Wayne Mayfield
May 4, 2025
Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...
Larry Michael Webb
May 4, 2025
Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Wynn Reese
May 3, 2025
Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Leah Rea Johansson
Apr 30, 2025
Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...
Victor John Viator
Apr 28, 2025
Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...
John Henry Patronella
Apr 26, 2025
John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Betty L. Wingate
Apr 25, 2025
Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.
Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...
Barbara Lee Klein
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...
Lillie Lorraine Gordey
Apr 23, 2025
Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...



