Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller

Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller

May 12, 2017

Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller, 80, of Orange, passed away on May12, 2017. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor E. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Bob Herrin Cemetery near Bon Wier. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Alton Edward Hare

Alton Edward Hare

May 10, 2017

Alton Edward Hare, 83 of Orange, died on May 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. A member of one the founding families of Orange, Alton was born to Henry Edward and Elizabeth “Esther” Hare on April 28, 1934 and was a life-long Orange resident. After graduating from Stark High School, the Detroit Tigers drafted him as a...

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

May 9, 2017

Rodney G. Girlinghouse Rodney G. Girlinghouse, 67, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Barton of City Church Lufkin. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...

Mason Joseph Rose

Mason Joseph Rose

May 9, 2017

Mason Joseph Rose Mason Joseph Rose, 67, of Orange, passed away on May 9, 2017. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on July 10, 1949, he was the son...

Raymond Ben Herman

Raymond Ben Herman

May 8, 2017

Raymond Ben Herman, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

May 8, 2017

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, of Benbrook, Texas, previously of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Ronnie Edward Sharp

Ronnie Edward Sharp

May 6, 2017

Ronnie Edward Sharp, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Orange. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rob Tibbitts of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 27, 1943, he was the son of Jerry Sharp...

Verlin Doyel Ballard

Verlin Doyel Ballard

May 6, 2017

Verlin Doyel Ballard, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow and is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on June 9,...

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

May 3, 2017

Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky” March 18, 1928- May 3, 2017.Car. After a brief illness with fluid on his lungs, Corky went to heaven by way of Mid Jefferson County Hospital – Nederland. He, with family in attendance, went peacefully to heaven at 4:15 am. Visitation will be Friday, May 19th, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Sharon Rowe Belk

Sharon Rowe Belk

May 2, 2017

Sharon Rowe Belk Sharon Rowe Belk, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire, of New Century Hospice. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation...

Brett Lake Campbell

Brett Lake Campbell

Apr 29, 2017

Brett Lake Campbell Brett Lake Campbell, 28, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church of Orange, along with Mr. Kevin Garriga. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Lake...

Donald Ernest Cole

Donald Ernest Cole

Apr 29, 2017

Donald E. Cole Donald E. Cole, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Bridge City. Donald was born April 29, 1926, in Marion, Iowa to Ernest and Violet Cole. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. Burial...

Francis Dean Grasty

Francis Dean Grasty

Apr 28, 2017

Fran Grasty, 64, of Lumberton, passed away on April 28, 2017, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 2:00 PM, at Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Robert Patrick Theriot

Robert Patrick Theriot

Apr 27, 2017

Robert Patrick Theriot Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the...

Ramona Harwood Wall

Ramona Harwood Wall

Apr 27, 2017

Ramona Harwood Wall Ramona Harwood Wall, 85, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at...

Elaine Meyers

Elaine Meyers

Apr 26, 2017

Elaine Meyers, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 26, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Dr. Charles Walton. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Lisa Michelle King

Lisa Michelle King

Apr 24, 2017

Lisa Michelle King, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Susan Franklin...

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Apr 24, 2017

Ella Duhon Ronsonette, of Bridge City, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Port Arthur. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

Verdie Moran Rogers

Verdie Moran Rogers

Apr 21, 2017

Verdie Moran Rogers, 83, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2017, in Baytown. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on April 10, 1934, she was the daughter...

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree

Apr 21, 2017

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree, 95, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 21, 2017, in Irving, Texas with her daughter by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Revered Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at...

Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller

Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller

May 12, 2017

Carolyn Verret Phelps Miller, 80, of Orange, passed away on May12, 2017. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor E. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Bob Herrin Cemetery near Bon Wier. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Alton Edward Hare

Alton Edward Hare

May 10, 2017

Alton Edward Hare, 83 of Orange, died on May 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. A member of one the founding families of Orange, Alton was born to Henry Edward and Elizabeth “Esther” Hare on April 28, 1934 and was a life-long Orange resident. After graduating from Stark High School, the Detroit Tigers drafted him as a...

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

Rodney G. Girlinghouse

May 9, 2017

Rodney G. Girlinghouse Rodney G. Girlinghouse, 67, of Crosby, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Eric Barton of City Church Lufkin. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,...

Mason Joseph Rose

Mason Joseph Rose

May 9, 2017

Mason Joseph Rose Mason Joseph Rose, 67, of Orange, passed away on May 9, 2017. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on July 10, 1949, he was the son...

Raymond Ben Herman

Raymond Ben Herman

May 8, 2017

Raymond Ben Herman, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III

May 8, 2017

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, of Benbrook, Texas, previously of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Ronnie Edward Sharp

Ronnie Edward Sharp

May 6, 2017

Ronnie Edward Sharp, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Orange. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Rob Tibbitts of Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana. Born in Houston, Texas, on February 27, 1943, he was the son of Jerry Sharp...

Verlin Doyel Ballard

Verlin Doyel Ballard

May 6, 2017

Verlin Doyel Ballard, 74, of Orange, passed away on May 6, 2017, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow and is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on June 9,...

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

Carlton "Corky" Harmon

May 3, 2017

Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky” March 18, 1928- May 3, 2017.Car. After a brief illness with fluid on his lungs, Corky went to heaven by way of Mid Jefferson County Hospital – Nederland. He, with family in attendance, went peacefully to heaven at 4:15 am. Visitation will be Friday, May 19th, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Sharon Rowe Belk

Sharon Rowe Belk

May 2, 2017

Sharon Rowe Belk Sharon Rowe Belk, 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire, of New Century Hospice. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation...

Brett Lake Campbell

Brett Lake Campbell

Apr 29, 2017

Brett Lake Campbell Brett Lake Campbell, 28, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church of Orange, along with Mr. Kevin Garriga. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Lake...

Donald Ernest Cole

Donald Ernest Cole

Apr 29, 2017

Donald E. Cole Donald E. Cole, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Bridge City. Donald was born April 29, 1926, in Marion, Iowa to Ernest and Violet Cole. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. Burial...

Francis Dean Grasty

Francis Dean Grasty

Apr 28, 2017

Fran Grasty, 64, of Lumberton, passed away on April 28, 2017, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service starting at 2:00 PM, at Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Robert Patrick Theriot

Robert Patrick Theriot

Apr 27, 2017

Robert Patrick Theriot Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the...

Ramona Harwood Wall

Ramona Harwood Wall

Apr 27, 2017

Ramona Harwood Wall Ramona Harwood Wall, 85, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at...

Elaine Meyers

Elaine Meyers

Apr 26, 2017

Elaine Meyers, 74, of Orange, passed away on April 26, 2017. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Bob Webb and Dr. Charles Walton. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at...

Lisa Michelle King

Lisa Michelle King

Apr 24, 2017

Lisa Michelle King, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lisa was the daughter of Susan Franklin...

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Ella Duhon Ronsonette

Apr 24, 2017

Ella Duhon Ronsonette, of Bridge City, passed away on April 24, 2017, in Port Arthur. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00...

Verdie Moran Rogers

Verdie Moran Rogers

Apr 21, 2017

Verdie Moran Rogers, 83, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2017, in Baytown. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on April 10, 1934, she was the daughter...

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree

Apr 21, 2017

Dorothy Deshautel Dupree, 95, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 21, 2017, in Irving, Texas with her daughter by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Revered Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at...

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