Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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Morris Baker

Morris Baker

Dec 7, 2018

Morris Baker Morris Baker, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial...

Harry Louis "Buddy" Garison

Harry Louis "Buddy" Garison

Dec 6, 2018

Harry Louis “Buddy” Garison, 90, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2018, at his home in Orangefield. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2018, at First Christian Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be The Garison Brothers. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Richard A Simmons

Richard A Simmons

Dec 6, 2018

Richard A. Simmons Richard A. Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2018, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 4, 1941, he was the son of Hoyt Arnold Simmons and Mary Jane Smith Simmons. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp and retired from Entergy as an Instrumentation Technician. He...

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr.

Dec 4, 2018

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr. Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr., 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Chaplain Russell Willis of Kindred Hospice. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Robert "Bob" Myron Cady

Robert "Bob" Myron Cady

Dec 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” Myron Cady, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2018 in Conroe, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church, assisted by Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks...

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier

Dec 3, 2018

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier, 86, of Orange, Texas, former resident of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Meeks of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...

Onita Abernathy

Onita Abernathy

Dec 3, 2018

Onita Abernathy Onita Abernathy, 87, a former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Pastor Rudy Guerrero officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Patrick Michael "Mike" Conn

Patrick Michael "Mike" Conn

Dec 1, 2018

Patrick Michael “Mike” Conn Patrick Michael “Mike” Conn, 77, passed away on December 1, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Umbenhaur of First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 10, 1941,...

Dena Rochelle Bryan

Dena Rochelle Bryan

Dec 1, 2018

Dena Rochelle Bryan, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2018, in New Braunfels, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Michael Procella. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in West...

Norman Prejean

Norman Prejean

Nov 28, 2018

Norman Prejean, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2018, at his home in Bridge City. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 1, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Bridge Point Fellowship Church, 1355 West Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, Texas. The memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Bridge Point Fellowship Church, followed...

Jonathan "Bud" McCormack

Jonathan "Bud" McCormack

Nov 28, 2018

Bud McCormack, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2018, in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 5, 1953, he was the son of James McCormack and Polly (Brooks) McCormack. Bud worked as a heavy equipment...

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn

Nov 27, 2018

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn, 59, of Orange, Texas, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, Texas. Lyn battled cancer with courage and strength; she fought the good fight to the very end. Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ took her home and healed her permanently. Lyn was born January 20, 1959, in Orange, Texas, to Marvin...

Janie Louise Whitehead

Janie Louise Whitehead

Nov 26, 2018

Janie Louise Whitehead, 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Douglas Caldwell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Carol Compete Faulk

Carol Compete Faulk

Nov 24, 2018

Carol Compete Faulk, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning...

Dr. Richard D. Nelson

Dr. Richard D. Nelson

Nov 24, 2018

Dr. Richard D Nelson passed away November 24 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born May 31, 1930 in Clinton, Iowa. He received a B.A. Degree from Cornell College of Iowa in 1952 and a PH.D in Physical Chemistry from Kansas State University in 1956. Dr. Nelson joined the DuPont Company in 1956 where he worked in various research assignments until...

Harvey Glen Sterling

Harvey Glen Sterling

Nov 24, 2018

Harvey Glen Sterling, 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Douglas Shows. Born in Goose Creek, Texas, on March 10, 1946, he was the son of...

Mary Jane Nance

Mary Jane Nance

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Jane Nance Mary Jane Nance, 70, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, at her sister’s home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Barbara Ann Duncan

Barbara Ann Duncan

Nov 23, 2018

Barbara Ann Duncan, 76, formerly of Bridge City and Little Cypress, Texas passed away on November 23, 2018, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Jack Douglas Pepper

Jack Douglas Pepper

Nov 23, 2018

Jack Douglas Pepper Jack Douglas Pepper, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City officiated by Mr. Bill Collier. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior...

David Roy Bergeuax

David Roy Bergeuax

Nov 23, 2018

David Roy Bergeaux David Roy Bergeaux, 39, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. David was born in Galveston, Texas, on December 1, 1978. He worked at a recreational lodge, doing maintenance. In his free time, David liked watching educational videos on YouTube. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and...

Morris Baker

Morris Baker

Dec 7, 2018

Morris Baker Morris Baker, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial...

Harry Louis "Buddy" Garison

Harry Louis "Buddy" Garison

Dec 6, 2018

Harry Louis “Buddy” Garison, 90, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2018, at his home in Orangefield. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2018, at First Christian Church of Orangefield. Officiating will be The Garison Brothers. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Richard A Simmons

Richard A Simmons

Dec 6, 2018

Richard A. Simmons Richard A. Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2018, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 4, 1941, he was the son of Hoyt Arnold Simmons and Mary Jane Smith Simmons. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp and retired from Entergy as an Instrumentation Technician. He...

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr.

Dec 4, 2018

Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr. Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr., 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Chaplain Russell Willis of Kindred Hospice. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....

Robert "Bob" Myron Cady

Robert "Bob" Myron Cady

Dec 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” Myron Cady, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2018 in Conroe, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church, assisted by Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks...

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier

Dec 3, 2018

Laura Jane Ritter Sonnier, 86, of Orange, Texas, former resident of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Meeks of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...

Onita Abernathy

Onita Abernathy

Dec 3, 2018

Onita Abernathy Onita Abernathy, 87, a former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Pastor Rudy Guerrero officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Patrick Michael "Mike" Conn

Patrick Michael "Mike" Conn

Dec 1, 2018

Patrick Michael “Mike” Conn Patrick Michael “Mike” Conn, 77, passed away on December 1, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Umbenhaur of First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 10, 1941,...

Dena Rochelle Bryan

Dena Rochelle Bryan

Dec 1, 2018

Dena Rochelle Bryan, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2018, in New Braunfels, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Michael Procella. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in West...

Norman Prejean

Norman Prejean

Nov 28, 2018

Norman Prejean, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2018, at his home in Bridge City. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 1, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Bridge Point Fellowship Church, 1355 West Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, Texas. The memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Bridge Point Fellowship Church, followed...

Jonathan "Bud" McCormack

Jonathan "Bud" McCormack

Nov 28, 2018

Bud McCormack, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2018, in Houston, Texas. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 5, 1953, he was the son of James McCormack and Polly (Brooks) McCormack. Bud worked as a heavy equipment...

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn

Nov 27, 2018

Anita Lyn Wilkinson Dunn, 59, of Orange, Texas, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, Texas. Lyn battled cancer with courage and strength; she fought the good fight to the very end. Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ took her home and healed her permanently. Lyn was born January 20, 1959, in Orange, Texas, to Marvin...

Janie Louise Whitehead

Janie Louise Whitehead

Nov 26, 2018

Janie Louise Whitehead, 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on November 26, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Douglas Caldwell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Carol Compete Faulk

Carol Compete Faulk

Nov 24, 2018

Carol Compete Faulk, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning...

Dr. Richard D. Nelson

Dr. Richard D. Nelson

Nov 24, 2018

Dr. Richard D Nelson passed away November 24 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born May 31, 1930 in Clinton, Iowa. He received a B.A. Degree from Cornell College of Iowa in 1952 and a PH.D in Physical Chemistry from Kansas State University in 1956. Dr. Nelson joined the DuPont Company in 1956 where he worked in various research assignments until...

Harvey Glen Sterling

Harvey Glen Sterling

Nov 24, 2018

Harvey Glen Sterling, 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Douglas Shows. Born in Goose Creek, Texas, on March 10, 1946, he was the son of...

Mary Jane Nance

Mary Jane Nance

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Jane Nance Mary Jane Nance, 70, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2018, at her sister’s home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Barbara Ann Duncan

Barbara Ann Duncan

Nov 23, 2018

Barbara Ann Duncan, 76, formerly of Bridge City and Little Cypress, Texas passed away on November 23, 2018, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Jack Douglas Pepper

Jack Douglas Pepper

Nov 23, 2018

Jack Douglas Pepper Jack Douglas Pepper, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City officiated by Mr. Bill Collier. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior...

David Roy Bergeuax

David Roy Bergeuax

Nov 23, 2018

David Roy Bergeaux David Roy Bergeaux, 39, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. David was born in Galveston, Texas, on December 1, 1978. He worked at a recreational lodge, doing maintenance. In his free time, David liked watching educational videos on YouTube. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and...

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