Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Ricky Lynn Coon
Jan 10, 2025
Ricky Lynn Coon, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1956, he was the son of Dixie Lou Soape. Ricky's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He devoted many years of his...
Edward Britton Demler
Jan 9, 2025
Edward Britton Demler, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 8, 1939, he was the son of Edward Sonny Demler and Eleese Hilton Demler. Edward worked as a devoted car salesman at JK Chevrolet, where he built lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike....
Charles Carol Petry
Jan 8, 2025
Charles Carol Petry, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at...
Doris Mildred Wood
Jan 6, 2025
Doris Mildred Wood
Doris Mildred Wood, 92, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Orange.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Doris was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of George M. Cook...
Betty Nell Prince Futch
Jan 5, 2025
Betty Nell was born January 22, 1932, in Orange, Texas to Rillius Earl Prince, Sr. and Margaret Harper Prince. She
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Betty Nell graduated from Stark High School where she was a member of the Bengal Guards and later attended
Stephen F. Austin University. While...
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Jan 4, 2025
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Coy Bruce Schubarth, 40, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on August 12, 1984, he was the son of Coy Harold Schubarth and Sylvia Marie (Melancon) Schubarth. Bruce was a beloved figure in his community and carved out a life filled with purpose and service. He...
Ruby Alice Hutson
Jan 3, 2025
Ruby Alice Hutson, 88, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell and Brother David Millner. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...
Mary Ruby Russell
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Ruby Russell
Mary Ruby Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at First Christian Church of Orangefield in Orangefield. Officiating will be Ministers Michael Sullivan and David Garison. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Thomas James Andrus
Jan 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas James Andrus
March 2, 1951 – January 1, 2025
Thomas James Andrus, a man of boundless love and a passion for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 2, 1951, Tommy lived a life rich in love, laughter, and an enduring sense of adventure.
Tommy had a...
Marjorie Marie "Tootsie" Scales
Dec 30, 2024
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Allen Chapin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January...
Stephen "Steve" Dale Carlton
Dec 29, 2024
Stephen Dale “Steve” Carlton
Stephen Dale “Steve” Carlton, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Orange, Texas (which is exactly the way he wanted it, as he was known for doing things his way).
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Turning Point Church in Vidor, Texas....
Linda Marie Raborn Carroll
Dec 28, 2024
Linda Marie Raborn Carroll passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024.
Linda was born November 11, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, to William (Bill) Raborn and Marie Hartley Raborn.
While she spent much of her childhood in the Bahamas, she was a graduate of Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She then attended Florida State University before relocating to Lufkin,...
Judy Gail Guidry
Dec 27, 2024
Judy Gail Guidry, 80, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 20, 1944, in Orange, Texas, Judy was the daughter of Lester Lee "Bud" and Lucy Carolyn Corder. After graduating from West Orange High School in 1962, she spent much of her life living and raising her family across the United States, including...
Jeanne Arden Davies
Dec 26, 2024
Jeanne Arden Davies, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, where she attended Lamar University obtaining two bachelor’s degrees, in nursing and psychology, and later put her skills to use tending to her elderly mother in her later years. More recently assisting fellow residents of A...
Matthew Alan Colvin
Dec 24, 2024
Matthew Alan Colvin, 43, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 7, 1981, he was the son of Carmon Colvin and Billie Fike Colvin. An intelligent, strong, and outgoing man, Matthew was known for his generosity and loving heart. He truly never met a stranger, and everyone who crossed his path loved him.
Matthew was very proud...
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Dec 23, 2024
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Redkey. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Robert Thomas Stanfield
Dec 19, 2024
Robert (Thomas) Stanfield, a devoted family man, skilled tradesman, and proud veteran, passed away December 19th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born on August 22,1945, Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating his career as a pipe fitter with Pipefitters Local 195. His hard work, craftsmanship, and commitment to his trade left an enduring legacy...
Lillie Frances Bourge
Dec 18, 2024
Lillie Frances Bourge
Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...
Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin
Dec 17, 2024
Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Christopher Paul Weber
Dec 16, 2024
Christopher Paul Weber, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1959, he was the son of Alton L. Weber and Lavenia (Guerra) Weber. Christopher worked and later retired from Higman Towing after 30 years there. He was a hard worker and a caring man, known for his wonderful cooking...
Ricky Lynn Coon
Jan 10, 2025
Ricky Lynn Coon, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1956, he was the son of Dixie Lou Soape. Ricky's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He devoted many years of his...
Edward Britton Demler
Jan 9, 2025
Edward Britton Demler, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 8, 1939, he was the son of Edward Sonny Demler and Eleese Hilton Demler. Edward worked as a devoted car salesman at JK Chevrolet, where he built lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike....
Charles Carol Petry
Jan 8, 2025
Charles Carol Petry, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at...
Doris Mildred Wood
Jan 6, 2025
Doris Mildred Wood
Doris Mildred Wood, 92, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Orange.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Doris was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of George M. Cook...
Betty Nell Prince Futch
Jan 5, 2025
Betty Nell was born January 22, 1932, in Orange, Texas to Rillius Earl Prince, Sr. and Margaret Harper Prince. She
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Betty Nell graduated from Stark High School where she was a member of the Bengal Guards and later attended
Stephen F. Austin University. While...
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Jan 4, 2025
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Coy Bruce Schubarth, 40, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on August 12, 1984, he was the son of Coy Harold Schubarth and Sylvia Marie (Melancon) Schubarth. Bruce was a beloved figure in his community and carved out a life filled with purpose and service. He...
Ruby Alice Hutson
Jan 3, 2025
Ruby Alice Hutson, 88, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell and Brother David Millner. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...
Mary Ruby Russell
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Ruby Russell
Mary Ruby Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at First Christian Church of Orangefield in Orangefield. Officiating will be Ministers Michael Sullivan and David Garison. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Thomas James Andrus
Jan 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas James Andrus
March 2, 1951 – January 1, 2025
Thomas James Andrus, a man of boundless love and a passion for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 2, 1951, Tommy lived a life rich in love, laughter, and an enduring sense of adventure.
Tommy had a...
Marjorie Marie "Tootsie" Scales
Dec 30, 2024
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Allen Chapin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January...
Stephen "Steve" Dale Carlton
Dec 29, 2024
Stephen Dale “Steve” Carlton
Stephen Dale “Steve” Carlton, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Orange, Texas (which is exactly the way he wanted it, as he was known for doing things his way).
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Turning Point Church in Vidor, Texas....
Linda Marie Raborn Carroll
Dec 28, 2024
Linda Marie Raborn Carroll passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024.
Linda was born November 11, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, to William (Bill) Raborn and Marie Hartley Raborn.
While she spent much of her childhood in the Bahamas, she was a graduate of Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She then attended Florida State University before relocating to Lufkin,...
Judy Gail Guidry
Dec 27, 2024
Judy Gail Guidry, 80, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 20, 1944, in Orange, Texas, Judy was the daughter of Lester Lee "Bud" and Lucy Carolyn Corder. After graduating from West Orange High School in 1962, she spent much of her life living and raising her family across the United States, including...
Jeanne Arden Davies
Dec 26, 2024
Jeanne Arden Davies, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, where she attended Lamar University obtaining two bachelor’s degrees, in nursing and psychology, and later put her skills to use tending to her elderly mother in her later years. More recently assisting fellow residents of A...
Matthew Alan Colvin
Dec 24, 2024
Matthew Alan Colvin, 43, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 7, 1981, he was the son of Carmon Colvin and Billie Fike Colvin. An intelligent, strong, and outgoing man, Matthew was known for his generosity and loving heart. He truly never met a stranger, and everyone who crossed his path loved him.
Matthew was very proud...
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Dec 23, 2024
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood
Meritta Dawn Taylor Norwood, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Redkey. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Robert Thomas Stanfield
Dec 19, 2024
Robert (Thomas) Stanfield, a devoted family man, skilled tradesman, and proud veteran, passed away December 19th, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born on August 22,1945, Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating his career as a pipe fitter with Pipefitters Local 195. His hard work, craftsmanship, and commitment to his trade left an enduring legacy...
Lillie Frances Bourge
Dec 18, 2024
Lillie Frances Bourge
Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...
Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin
Dec 17, 2024
Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Christopher Paul Weber
Dec 16, 2024
Christopher Paul Weber, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1959, he was the son of Alton L. Weber and Lavenia (Guerra) Weber. Christopher worked and later retired from Higman Towing after 30 years there. He was a hard worker and a caring man, known for his wonderful cooking...
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