Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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Gladys Barbre Nixon

Gladys Barbre Nixon

Aug 5, 2017

Gladys Barbre Nixon, 84, of Orange, passed away on August 5, 2017, at The Meadows in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., August 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Marksville, Louisiana, on...

Leana Marie Broussard

Leana Marie Broussard

Aug 5, 2017

Leana Marie Broussard Leana Marie Broussard, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 5, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 11, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Nazworth. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home on Orange Visitation will be precede the service, starting at 2:00 P.M....

Howard Matthews

Howard Matthews

Aug 4, 2017

Howard Matthews, of Bridge City, Texas graduated to his heavenly home on August 4, 2017. He was born February 26, 1937, to Harlon and Flora Matthews in Jeanerette, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Matthews; sister, Hazel Thomas; and son-in-law, Boo Richard. Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juana; son, Wayne Matthews...

Ollie Ruth Strong

Ollie Ruth Strong

Aug 4, 2017

Ollie Ruth Strong, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2017, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Born in Orange County, Texas, on March 5, 1926, she was the daughter of Louis...

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard

Aug 1, 2017

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard, 56, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2017, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 28, 1961, Linda was the daughter of James Russell Busby and Mary Katherine Marshall. She was a very loving wife and mother who took great care of her husband and her son. Linda enjoyed shopping,...

Gene Shafer

Gene Shafer

Jul 31, 2017

Carl “Gene” Shafer, Jr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Nicholas Colbert, of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Wiergate, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Mary Gier

Mary Gier

Jul 31, 2017

Mary Gier Mary Gier, 87, of Orange, Texas, former resident of Franklin, Louisiana passed away on July 31, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Born in Devine, Texas, on August 9, 1929, Mary was the daughter of George William Evans and Ina Evelyn Griffin. Mary loved to read, sew, and tend to her plants. She worked as a post master for USPS...

Wendell Worthen

Wendell Worthen

Jul 28, 2017

Wendell William Worthen, Jr also know to some as "Headshot" born August 7, 1959 was called home to see his Heavenly Father on July 28, 2017. Wendell is proceeded in death by his adoptive parents Walter “Blackie" and Lillie McCarver, biological parents Wendell Worthen Sr. and Billy Jones. He is survived by his children, Chris Worthen, and his wife DeAnna,...

David Arden Theise

David Arden Theise

Jul 27, 2017

David Arden Theise David Arden Theise, 66, of Orange, passed away on July 27, 2017, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 23, 1951, he was the son of Eugene Theise and Dorothy Theise. David was a loving and wonderful husband,...

Belinda Durio Hill

Belinda Durio Hill

Jul 26, 2017

Belinda Durio Hill, 56, of Vinton, Louisiana, former resident of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Born...

Terianne Chesson

Terianne Chesson

Jul 25, 2017

Terianne Chesson Terianne Chesson, 54, of Orange, passed away after a year long battle with gall bladder cancer, on July 25, 2017. A memorial visitation will begin at 12 P.M., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, followed by a memorial service, starting at 2:00 P.M. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 1, 1963, she was the...

Blum Smith, III

Blum Smith, III

Jul 25, 2017

Blum Smith, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 28, 1960, Blum was the son of Blum Smith, Jr. and Frances Faye (Sharp) Smith. Blum liked to go fishing and riding motorcycle. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by...

Maxine Patin

Maxine Patin

Jul 24, 2017

Maxine Patin, age 82, peacefully went home to the Lord on July 24, 2017, after several years of declining health. Born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas on June 16, 1935, Dorothy Maxine Patin was the eldest daughter of Claby Vernon Allgood and Agnes Earle Humphries. She was preceded in death by her parents and in 2011 by her sister...

Mary Jane White

Mary Jane White

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Jane White, 64, of Hackberry, LA, passed away on July 23, 2017, at Village Creek Nursing Home in Lumberton. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Born in Orange, Texas,...

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto

Jul 23, 2017

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto, 74, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Cecile Blanchard Foreman

Cecile Blanchard Foreman

Jul 22, 2017

Cecile Foreman, 101, of Orange, passed away July 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones., Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...

Betty B. Scales

Betty B. Scales

Jul 22, 2017

Betty B. Scales, 90, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2017, in Orange, Texas Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Oangefield, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jessie G. Sonnier

Jessie G. Sonnier

Jul 21, 2017

Jessie G. Sonnier Jessie G. Sonnier, 84, of Orange, passed away on July 21, 2017, in Vidor. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin 4:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Margaret Addington

Margaret Addington

Jul 21, 2017

Margaret Addington Margaret Addington, 98, of Orange, passed away on July 21, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Born in...

Debbie Bryant

Debbie Bryant

Jul 20, 2017

Debbie Bryant, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on September 24, 1954, Debbie was the daughter of...

Gladys Barbre Nixon

Gladys Barbre Nixon

Aug 5, 2017

Gladys Barbre Nixon, 84, of Orange, passed away on August 5, 2017, at The Meadows in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., August 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Marksville, Louisiana, on...

Leana Marie Broussard

Leana Marie Broussard

Aug 5, 2017

Leana Marie Broussard Leana Marie Broussard, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 5, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 11, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Nazworth. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home on Orange Visitation will be precede the service, starting at 2:00 P.M....

Howard Matthews

Howard Matthews

Aug 4, 2017

Howard Matthews, of Bridge City, Texas graduated to his heavenly home on August 4, 2017. He was born February 26, 1937, to Harlon and Flora Matthews in Jeanerette, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Matthews; sister, Hazel Thomas; and son-in-law, Boo Richard. Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juana; son, Wayne Matthews...

Ollie Ruth Strong

Ollie Ruth Strong

Aug 4, 2017

Ollie Ruth Strong, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2017, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Born in Orange County, Texas, on March 5, 1926, she was the daughter of Louis...

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard

Aug 1, 2017

Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard, 56, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2017, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 28, 1961, Linda was the daughter of James Russell Busby and Mary Katherine Marshall. She was a very loving wife and mother who took great care of her husband and her son. Linda enjoyed shopping,...

Gene Shafer

Gene Shafer

Jul 31, 2017

Carl “Gene” Shafer, Jr., 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Nicholas Colbert, of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Wiergate, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Mary Gier

Mary Gier

Jul 31, 2017

Mary Gier Mary Gier, 87, of Orange, Texas, former resident of Franklin, Louisiana passed away on July 31, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Born in Devine, Texas, on August 9, 1929, Mary was the daughter of George William Evans and Ina Evelyn Griffin. Mary loved to read, sew, and tend to her plants. She worked as a post master for USPS...

Wendell Worthen

Wendell Worthen

Jul 28, 2017

Wendell William Worthen, Jr also know to some as "Headshot" born August 7, 1959 was called home to see his Heavenly Father on July 28, 2017. Wendell is proceeded in death by his adoptive parents Walter “Blackie" and Lillie McCarver, biological parents Wendell Worthen Sr. and Billy Jones. He is survived by his children, Chris Worthen, and his wife DeAnna,...

David Arden Theise

David Arden Theise

Jul 27, 2017

David Arden Theise David Arden Theise, 66, of Orange, passed away on July 27, 2017, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 23, 1951, he was the son of Eugene Theise and Dorothy Theise. David was a loving and wonderful husband,...

Belinda Durio Hill

Belinda Durio Hill

Jul 26, 2017

Belinda Durio Hill, 56, of Vinton, Louisiana, former resident of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Born...

Terianne Chesson

Terianne Chesson

Jul 25, 2017

Terianne Chesson Terianne Chesson, 54, of Orange, passed away after a year long battle with gall bladder cancer, on July 25, 2017. A memorial visitation will begin at 12 P.M., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, followed by a memorial service, starting at 2:00 P.M. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 1, 1963, she was the...

Blum Smith, III

Blum Smith, III

Jul 25, 2017

Blum Smith, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 28, 1960, Blum was the son of Blum Smith, Jr. and Frances Faye (Sharp) Smith. Blum liked to go fishing and riding motorcycle. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by...

Maxine Patin

Maxine Patin

Jul 24, 2017

Maxine Patin, age 82, peacefully went home to the Lord on July 24, 2017, after several years of declining health. Born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas on June 16, 1935, Dorothy Maxine Patin was the eldest daughter of Claby Vernon Allgood and Agnes Earle Humphries. She was preceded in death by her parents and in 2011 by her sister...

Mary Jane White

Mary Jane White

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Jane White, 64, of Hackberry, LA, passed away on July 23, 2017, at Village Creek Nursing Home in Lumberton. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Born in Orange, Texas,...

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto

Jul 23, 2017

Myra Jane Taylor Hutto, 74, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Cecile Blanchard Foreman

Cecile Blanchard Foreman

Jul 22, 2017

Cecile Foreman, 101, of Orange, passed away July 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones., Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...

Betty B. Scales

Betty B. Scales

Jul 22, 2017

Betty B. Scales, 90, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2017, in Orange, Texas Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Oangefield, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Jessie G. Sonnier

Jessie G. Sonnier

Jul 21, 2017

Jessie G. Sonnier Jessie G. Sonnier, 84, of Orange, passed away on July 21, 2017, in Vidor. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin 4:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Margaret Addington

Margaret Addington

Jul 21, 2017

Margaret Addington Margaret Addington, 98, of Orange, passed away on July 21, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. Born in...

Debbie Bryant

Debbie Bryant

Jul 20, 2017

Debbie Bryant, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on September 24, 1954, Debbie was the daughter of...

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