Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Karen Jo Rider Henry

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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