Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Marion Louise Emenhiser
May 4, 2018
Marion Louise Emenhiser, 96, of Beaumont was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Beaumont, TX and passed away May 4, 2018 in Beaumont. Mrs. Emenhiser graduated from South Park High school, worked at Lamb’s Printing Co. and was a member of South Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; sisters, Ina Hille, Marguerite Lemieux and brother,...
Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.
May 1, 2018
Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr. Michael “Mike” Allen, Sr., 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Orange. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield
Apr 30, 2018
Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Judy was born on June 26, 1942, in Orange, TX, and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Arnaud; her brothers, Randy Arnaud and Keith Arnaud and her oldest son, Frank Smart. Judy is survived...
Janie L. Vayon
Apr 29, 2018
Funeral Services for Janie L. Vayon, 88, of Fannett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Vayon was born March 10, 1930 in Fannett, Texas and...
Bobby Joe Brewer
Apr 28, 2018
Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 28, 2018. He was born in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1936, to John D. Brewer and Jimmie L. (Winfree) Brewer. Bobby was the full time unit administrator and honorably served his country as a Command Sergeant Major in the Texas Army National Guard for...
Bessie Shuff Mazzola
Apr 26, 2018
Bessie Shuff Mazzola Bessie Shuff Mazzola, 92, of Orange, Texas, went to her heavenly home April 26, 2018, united with her Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph on his 97th birthday. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo....
Bertha Marie Harrison
Apr 25, 2018
Bertha Marie Harrison, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Rick Linebarger. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April...
Betty Ann White
Apr 25, 2018
Betty Ann White, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away after her third battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on April 25, 2018. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. The family requests that guests please dress casual and wear...
Elmarie Davenport Holt
Apr 24, 2018
Elmaire Davenport Holt, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...
Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner
Apr 24, 2018
Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...
Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish
Apr 22, 2018
Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish, 80, of Pinehurst, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2018, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 21, 1937, she was the daughter of Richard Coke Brackin and Hazel (Shires) Brackin. Paula was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren....
Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens
Apr 21, 2018
Gil would like to let you know his WORK here is done. He received a call on April 21st, an offer he couldn’t refuse, to be reunited with family and friends that he hasn’t seen in a long time. But most importantly to be with Jesus Christ our Lord in his eternal home. Gil’s story started on December 21, 1923....
Lloyd Virgil Hall
Apr 20, 2018
Lloyd Virgil Hall Lloyd Virgil Hall, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at First Church of Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Ruth Launa Gothia
Apr 20, 2018
Ruth Launa Gothia, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Kelly Dunbar
Apr 18, 2018
Kelly Dunbar Kelly Dunbar, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2018, at his home. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 9, 1952, he was the son of Hazel Rushing Dunbar and Lane Dunbar. Kelly worked as a paint foreman by trade until 1999 when he went to work for Foreman’s Construction as a Chemical Applicator...
Hubert "Sprad" Spradling
Apr 17, 2018
A leader of the Marine Industry, Sprad created and founded MRAA (Marine Industry Association of America with 2 other men, Dominic Bonfanti and Don Galey. It was the brain child of these innovative boat dealers to have strength in numbers nationwide so that the large manufacturers would not have all the power. They formed a clandestine group of 11 men...
Joshua O'Brien Teague
Apr 17, 2018
Joshua O’Brien Teague Joshua O’Brien Teague, 20, of Mauriceville, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on April 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Dan Doiron
Apr 16, 2018
Dan Doiron Dan Doiron, 55, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 9, 1962, he was the son of Francis Justin Doiron and Lena Bell Doiron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Bell Doiron; siblings, Maureen Doiron, Patrick Doiron, and William...
Deborah Ann Berwick
Apr 16, 2018
Deborah Ann Berwick Deborah Ann Berwick, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, at Senior Care of West Oak in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April...
Teddy Taylor, Sr.
Apr 15, 2018
Teddy Taylor, Sr. Teddy Taylor, Sr., 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2018, at his home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 17, 1940, he was the son of Clossie Taylor and Nellie Busch Taylor. Teddy worked as an operator for Afton Chemical. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clossie and Nellie Taylor;...
Marion Louise Emenhiser
May 4, 2018
Marion Louise Emenhiser, 96, of Beaumont was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Beaumont, TX and passed away May 4, 2018 in Beaumont. Mrs. Emenhiser graduated from South Park High school, worked at Lamb’s Printing Co. and was a member of South Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; sisters, Ina Hille, Marguerite Lemieux and brother,...
Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.
May 1, 2018
Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr. Michael “Mike” Allen, Sr., 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Orange. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield
Apr 30, 2018
Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Judy was born on June 26, 1942, in Orange, TX, and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Arnaud; her brothers, Randy Arnaud and Keith Arnaud and her oldest son, Frank Smart. Judy is survived...
Janie L. Vayon
Apr 29, 2018
Funeral Services for Janie L. Vayon, 88, of Fannett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Vayon was born March 10, 1930 in Fannett, Texas and...
Bobby Joe Brewer
Apr 28, 2018
Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 28, 2018. He was born in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1936, to John D. Brewer and Jimmie L. (Winfree) Brewer. Bobby was the full time unit administrator and honorably served his country as a Command Sergeant Major in the Texas Army National Guard for...
Bessie Shuff Mazzola
Apr 26, 2018
Bessie Shuff Mazzola Bessie Shuff Mazzola, 92, of Orange, Texas, went to her heavenly home April 26, 2018, united with her Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph on his 97th birthday. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo....
Bertha Marie Harrison
Apr 25, 2018
Bertha Marie Harrison, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Rick Linebarger. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April...
Betty Ann White
Apr 25, 2018
Betty Ann White, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away after her third battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on April 25, 2018. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. The family requests that guests please dress casual and wear...
Elmarie Davenport Holt
Apr 24, 2018
Elmaire Davenport Holt, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...
Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner
Apr 24, 2018
Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...
Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish
Apr 22, 2018
Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish, 80, of Pinehurst, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2018, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 21, 1937, she was the daughter of Richard Coke Brackin and Hazel (Shires) Brackin. Paula was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren....
Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens
Apr 21, 2018
Gil would like to let you know his WORK here is done. He received a call on April 21st, an offer he couldn’t refuse, to be reunited with family and friends that he hasn’t seen in a long time. But most importantly to be with Jesus Christ our Lord in his eternal home. Gil’s story started on December 21, 1923....
Lloyd Virgil Hall
Apr 20, 2018
Lloyd Virgil Hall Lloyd Virgil Hall, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at First Church of Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Ruth Launa Gothia
Apr 20, 2018
Ruth Launa Gothia, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Kelly Dunbar
Apr 18, 2018
Kelly Dunbar Kelly Dunbar, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2018, at his home. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 9, 1952, he was the son of Hazel Rushing Dunbar and Lane Dunbar. Kelly worked as a paint foreman by trade until 1999 when he went to work for Foreman’s Construction as a Chemical Applicator...
Hubert "Sprad" Spradling
Apr 17, 2018
A leader of the Marine Industry, Sprad created and founded MRAA (Marine Industry Association of America with 2 other men, Dominic Bonfanti and Don Galey. It was the brain child of these innovative boat dealers to have strength in numbers nationwide so that the large manufacturers would not have all the power. They formed a clandestine group of 11 men...
Joshua O'Brien Teague
Apr 17, 2018
Joshua O’Brien Teague Joshua O’Brien Teague, 20, of Mauriceville, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on April 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Dan Doiron
Apr 16, 2018
Dan Doiron Dan Doiron, 55, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 9, 1962, he was the son of Francis Justin Doiron and Lena Bell Doiron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Bell Doiron; siblings, Maureen Doiron, Patrick Doiron, and William...
Deborah Ann Berwick
Apr 16, 2018
Deborah Ann Berwick Deborah Ann Berwick, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, at Senior Care of West Oak in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April...
Teddy Taylor, Sr.
Apr 15, 2018
Teddy Taylor, Sr. Teddy Taylor, Sr., 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2018, at his home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 17, 1940, he was the son of Clossie Taylor and Nellie Busch Taylor. Teddy worked as an operator for Afton Chemical. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clossie and Nellie Taylor;...
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