Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Karen Jo Rider Henry
Nov 21, 2024
Karen J Rider Henry, 79, of Orange, TX, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a short illness.
While growing up, her father Charles Conner and mother Josephine “Jo” Dunkin Hewitt took her to a number of states for her father’s work. She continued to follow in her father’s footsteps and travel until she finally settled...
Clyde "Langston" Frederick
Nov 21, 2024
Clyde “Langston” Frederick
Clyde “Langston” Frederick, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., November 25, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on July 24, 1936, he was the son of Clyde Lee Frederick and Dollie Lunsford Frederick. Langston was a beloved...
Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)
Nov 18, 2024
Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr. (Landau)
October 31, 1946 – November 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we honor the life of Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr., a devoted father, decorated Army veteran, retired medical doctor, and a man of unwavering faith whose compassion, wisdom, and kindness left an indelible mark on countless lives.
Patrick was born on October 31, 1946, to Dewey...
Darleen Bradley Thompson
Nov 18, 2024
Darleen Bradley Thompson
Darleen Bradley Thompson, 91, passed away on November 18, 2024, with her beloved husband Fred at her side. In addition to Fred, her husband of 72 years, Darleen is survived by her three children, Rick, David (Kris), and Terri (Rich), six grandchildren Matthew, Morgan (Brandon), Kyle, Ryan (Monica), Kathryn, and Cullen (Allie), and three great-grandchildren Everly, Riley, and...
Rosetta Morgan
Nov 18, 2024
Rosetta Morgan
Rosetta Morgan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Houston Methodist.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wyatt Wier. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November...
Ray Linscomb
Nov 18, 2024
Ray Linscomb
Ray Linscomb, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Doug Frederick. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...
James Lewis Scott
Nov 17, 2024
James Lewis Scott, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. A reception will follow at St. Paul Methodist Church’s Family Activity Center.
Born in Anson, Texas,...
Vicki Sue Thebeau
Nov 12, 2024
Vicki Sue Thebeau
Vicki Sue Thebeau, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a private memorial service Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m.
Born in Channelview, Texas, on March 10, 1967, she was the daughter of Walter Broxson and Patricia Basham. Vicki served as a dedicated home health aide,...
Masako "Mickey" Woodruff
Nov 10, 2024
Masako “Mickey” Woodruff
Masako “Mickey” Woodruff, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a private graveside service to follow at a later date.
Born in Yokohama, Japan, on May 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Shigeo Iida and Tokuko...
Jerry Rodriguez
Nov 9, 2024
Jerry Rodriguez
Jerry Rodriguez, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Memorial service will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Eckols Funeral Home at 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas, 78119. Officiating will be Lupe Cantu.
Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 17, 1949, he was the...
Theresa Delores Swift
Nov 9, 2024
Theresa Delores Swift, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024,...
Patricia "Tricia" Adell Pierce
Nov 8, 2024
Patricia “Tricia” Adell Pierce
Patricia “Tricia” Adell Pierce, 71, of Orange, TX went to be with the lord on November 8th, 2024. She was born February 21, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico to Valerie M. Pierce and Merton E. Pierce.
She lived her first eleven years in Clovis, Littlefield, TX, Santa Fe, NM and Pueblo, CO. She and her sister moved back...
Carlene Cormier Swenson
Nov 7, 2024
Carlene Cormier Swenson
Carlene Cormier Swenson, 82, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz
Nov 6, 2024
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz, 78, of Orange, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on November 6, 2024. Services with military honors will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with visitation on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 4 - 6 pm and service at 6 pm with The Rev. Dr. James M....
Maria Carmen Simon
Nov 6, 2024
Maria Carmen Simon
Maria Carmen Simon, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8::00 p.m.,...
Deanna Kaye Davis
Nov 6, 2024
Deanna Kaye Davis
Deanna Kaye Davis, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday November 10, 2024, at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Officiating will be Kyle Tremblay.
Born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on September 10, 1938, she was the daughter of Billy Bert Deskins...
Stella Mae "Katie" Mulhollan
Nov 2, 2024
Stella Mae “Katie” Mulhollan of Bridge City left this earth on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Services for Katie will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, November 7 at 10am, with funeral services immediately following at 11. Pastor Josh...
Sherry Jean Herman
Oct 31, 2024
Sherry Jean Herman, 74, of Orange entered her eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A memorial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home followed by a luncheon.
Sherry was born May 14, 1950, the daughter of Eva Luneal Hawthorne Watkins and James Leslie Watkins. She grew up on a...
Charles Joseph DuBois, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Charles “Charlie D.” Joseph DuBois, Sr.
Charles "Charlie D." Joseph DuBois, Sr. passed away on October 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor...
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg
Oct 29, 2024
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will...
Karen Jo Rider Henry
Nov 21, 2024
Karen J Rider Henry, 79, of Orange, TX, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a short illness.
While growing up, her father Charles Conner and mother Josephine “Jo” Dunkin Hewitt took her to a number of states for her father’s work. She continued to follow in her father’s footsteps and travel until she finally settled...
Clyde "Langston" Frederick
Nov 21, 2024
Clyde “Langston” Frederick
Clyde “Langston” Frederick, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., November 25, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on July 24, 1936, he was the son of Clyde Lee Frederick and Dollie Lunsford Frederick. Langston was a beloved...
Patrick Nicholas Lawrence, Sr. (Landau)
Nov 18, 2024
Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr. (Landau)
October 31, 1946 – November 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we honor the life of Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr., a devoted father, decorated Army veteran, retired medical doctor, and a man of unwavering faith whose compassion, wisdom, and kindness left an indelible mark on countless lives.
Patrick was born on October 31, 1946, to Dewey...
Darleen Bradley Thompson
Nov 18, 2024
Darleen Bradley Thompson
Darleen Bradley Thompson, 91, passed away on November 18, 2024, with her beloved husband Fred at her side. In addition to Fred, her husband of 72 years, Darleen is survived by her three children, Rick, David (Kris), and Terri (Rich), six grandchildren Matthew, Morgan (Brandon), Kyle, Ryan (Monica), Kathryn, and Cullen (Allie), and three great-grandchildren Everly, Riley, and...
Rosetta Morgan
Nov 18, 2024
Rosetta Morgan
Rosetta Morgan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Houston Methodist.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wyatt Wier. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November...
Ray Linscomb
Nov 18, 2024
Ray Linscomb
Ray Linscomb, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Doug Frederick. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...
James Lewis Scott
Nov 17, 2024
James Lewis Scott, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. A reception will follow at St. Paul Methodist Church’s Family Activity Center.
Born in Anson, Texas,...
Vicki Sue Thebeau
Nov 12, 2024
Vicki Sue Thebeau
Vicki Sue Thebeau, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a private memorial service Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00p.m.
Born in Channelview, Texas, on March 10, 1967, she was the daughter of Walter Broxson and Patricia Basham. Vicki served as a dedicated home health aide,...
Masako "Mickey" Woodruff
Nov 10, 2024
Masako “Mickey” Woodruff
Masako “Mickey” Woodruff, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
Cremation will be performed under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a private graveside service to follow at a later date.
Born in Yokohama, Japan, on May 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Shigeo Iida and Tokuko...
Jerry Rodriguez
Nov 9, 2024
Jerry Rodriguez
Jerry Rodriguez, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Memorial service will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Eckols Funeral Home at 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas, 78119. Officiating will be Lupe Cantu.
Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 17, 1949, he was the...
Theresa Delores Swift
Nov 9, 2024
Theresa Delores Swift, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024,...
Patricia "Tricia" Adell Pierce
Nov 8, 2024
Patricia “Tricia” Adell Pierce
Patricia “Tricia” Adell Pierce, 71, of Orange, TX went to be with the lord on November 8th, 2024. She was born February 21, 1953, in Clovis, New Mexico to Valerie M. Pierce and Merton E. Pierce.
She lived her first eleven years in Clovis, Littlefield, TX, Santa Fe, NM and Pueblo, CO. She and her sister moved back...
Carlene Cormier Swenson
Nov 7, 2024
Carlene Cormier Swenson
Carlene Cormier Swenson, 82, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz
Nov 6, 2024
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz
Dennis Leonard Cerkiewicz, 78, of Orange, TX, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on November 6, 2024. Services with military honors will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with visitation on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 4 - 6 pm and service at 6 pm with The Rev. Dr. James M....
Maria Carmen Simon
Nov 6, 2024
Maria Carmen Simon
Maria Carmen Simon, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8::00 p.m.,...
Deanna Kaye Davis
Nov 6, 2024
Deanna Kaye Davis
Deanna Kaye Davis, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday November 10, 2024, at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Officiating will be Kyle Tremblay.
Born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on September 10, 1938, she was the daughter of Billy Bert Deskins...
Stella Mae "Katie" Mulhollan
Nov 2, 2024
Stella Mae “Katie” Mulhollan of Bridge City left this earth on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Services for Katie will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Thursday, November 7 at 10am, with funeral services immediately following at 11. Pastor Josh...
Sherry Jean Herman
Oct 31, 2024
Sherry Jean Herman, 74, of Orange entered her eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A memorial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home followed by a luncheon.
Sherry was born May 14, 1950, the daughter of Eva Luneal Hawthorne Watkins and James Leslie Watkins. She grew up on a...
Charles Joseph DuBois, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Charles “Charlie D.” Joseph DuBois, Sr.
Charles "Charlie D." Joseph DuBois, Sr. passed away on October 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor...
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg
Oct 29, 2024
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg
Martha Stephenson Manning Vandenberg, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will...



