Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Elmer Thomas Wismer Jr.

Elmer Thomas Wismer Jr.

Nov 9, 2017

Elmer Thomas Wismer, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at Kountze Nursing Center. Elmer was born in Beaumont on October 24, 1932 to Willie Alice Murphy. After graduating from high school, Elmer served in the U.S. Army. Elmer’s wife, Wanda Green Wismer preceded him in death. Elmer is survived by twins born on his...

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins Jr.

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins Jr.

Nov 8, 2017

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins, Jr. Lawrence Andrew Wiggins, Jr., 68, of Orange, Texas, passed from this life on November 8, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family in Mauriceville, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2017, at Cowboy Church of Orange County, in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee with a eulogy delivered...

Brenda Gail Kelley

Brenda Gail Kelley

Nov 8, 2017

Brenda Gail Kelley, 61, of Orange, Texas passed away on November 8, 2017, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Travis Hood officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 21, 1955, Brenda was the daughter of Douglas Theodore Morris and Dorothy Ann (Hebert)...

Wiley Frederick Pierce

Wiley Frederick Pierce

Nov 6, 2017

Wiley Frederick Pierce Wiley Frederick Pierce, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, on October 1, 1941, he was the son of Woodrow Pierce and Melba Jenkins Pierce. Wiley was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City and worked as a truck driver for Central Freight...

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr.

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr.

Nov 6, 2017

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr. was born in Fairmont, Texas on February 16, 1928. He was the son of N.E. Clark and Bertie (Fullen) Clark. After serving his country in the United States Army, Knox went to work as a carpenter. He later established his own custom building business, H.K. Clark and Sons, Inc. An ordained Deacon since September 17, 1968,...

Mary Alice Johnnie

Mary Alice Johnnie

Nov 6, 2017

Mary Alice Johnnie, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Rob Harris. Burial will follow at Granger-Duncanwoods Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Joseph Bishop Stevens Jr.

Joseph Bishop Stevens Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Joseph Bishop Stevens, Jr., 91, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, in The Woodlands. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry McNeil. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from at 2 p.m., Friday, November 10,...

Father Robert Galen Young, OFM

Father Robert Galen Young, OFM

Nov 5, 2017

Father Robert G. Young, OFM, 68, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 in St. Petersburg. The family will receive friends for visitation at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas, Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary...

Nina Vincent Dilbert

Nina Vincent Dilbert

Nov 4, 2017

Nina Vincent Dilbert, 86, of Orange, passed away on November 4, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sharron Sabom. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 2:00 p.m. Born...

Gerald Lee Bland

Gerald Lee Bland

Nov 4, 2017

Gerald Lee Bland, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Harris Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Lannie Wheat. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born...

Pamela Sue King

Pamela Sue King

Nov 3, 2017

Pamela Sue King, 66, of Bridge City, passed away on November 3, 2017, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Frances Marie Vincent

Frances Marie Vincent

Nov 3, 2017

Frances Marie Vincent, of Beaumont, passed away on Friday, November 3. She was born August 20, 1942. She is predeceased by her parents Al and Alice Rose Vincent and siblings Albert Baxter Vincent and Carol Linda Vincent Patton. A native of Beaumont, in her youth Franny was active in the Melody Maids and the Beaumont Community Theater. She was a...

Dennis Anthony "Ratman" Prouse

Dennis Anthony "Ratman" Prouse

Nov 3, 2017

Dennis Anthony “Ratman” Prouse, 76, of Vidor, passed away on November 3, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Paul Sumler. Burial will follow at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 7:00 p.m., and a Rosary will follow at 8:00 p.m.,...

Janis Carol Jackson

Janis Carol Jackson

Nov 1, 2017

Janis Carol Jackson, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Chaplain Scooter Wenner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mary Williams Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday,...

Frances Ann Hoosier

Frances Ann Hoosier

Oct 31, 2017

Frances Ann Hoosier, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Bridge City. Born in Colmesneil, Texas, on March 24, 1936, she was the daughter of Allen Bendy and Maggie (Johnson) Bendy. She ran an in-home daycare for over 20 years, helping to raise...

Johnny Fay Richardson

Johnny Fay Richardson

Oct 30, 2017

Johnny Fay Richardson, 91, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on 11th St., Beaumont, TX on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Funeral services will take place at 11:00a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry...

Ruth Rouse

Ruth Rouse

Oct 30, 2017

Ruth Rouse, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 with family at her side. She was born December 19, 1930, in Elmira, Ontario, Canada the daughter of late Alvin and Esther Borchardt and sister to Roland, Walter, Paul and Barbara. After graduating high school her family moved to the United States, where she soon became a stewardess...

Jeffery Allen Harper

Jeffery Allen Harper

Oct 30, 2017

Jeffery Allen Harper, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017, at his home. Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on June 11, 1962, he was the son of John Edward Harper and Helen Gail (Franklin) Harper. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed spending time fishing. When he met his soul mate, Belinda, he finally found the family...

Alec Wayne Willett Sr.

Alec Wayne Willett Sr.

Oct 30, 2017

Alec Wayne Willett, Sr. Alec Wayne Willett, Sr., 56, passed away on October 30, 2017, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 29, 1961, he was the son of Wayne Willett and Joan (Wilson) Alba. Alec loved his job as a truck driver and enjoyed spending time fishing. He was a devoted father and husband and had...

Victor G. Abrego

Victor G. Abrego

Oct 30, 2017

Victor G. Abrego Victor G. Abrego, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

Elmer Thomas Wismer Jr.

Elmer Thomas Wismer Jr.

Nov 9, 2017

Elmer Thomas Wismer, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at Kountze Nursing Center. Elmer was born in Beaumont on October 24, 1932 to Willie Alice Murphy. After graduating from high school, Elmer served in the U.S. Army. Elmer’s wife, Wanda Green Wismer preceded him in death. Elmer is survived by twins born on his...

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins Jr.

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins Jr.

Nov 8, 2017

Lawrence Andrew Wiggins, Jr. Lawrence Andrew Wiggins, Jr., 68, of Orange, Texas, passed from this life on November 8, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family in Mauriceville, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2017, at Cowboy Church of Orange County, in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee with a eulogy delivered...

Brenda Gail Kelley

Brenda Gail Kelley

Nov 8, 2017

Brenda Gail Kelley, 61, of Orange, Texas passed away on November 8, 2017, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Travis Hood officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 21, 1955, Brenda was the daughter of Douglas Theodore Morris and Dorothy Ann (Hebert)...

Wiley Frederick Pierce

Wiley Frederick Pierce

Nov 6, 2017

Wiley Frederick Pierce Wiley Frederick Pierce, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, on October 1, 1941, he was the son of Woodrow Pierce and Melba Jenkins Pierce. Wiley was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City and worked as a truck driver for Central Freight...

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr.

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr.

Nov 6, 2017

Hiram Knox Clark, Sr. was born in Fairmont, Texas on February 16, 1928. He was the son of N.E. Clark and Bertie (Fullen) Clark. After serving his country in the United States Army, Knox went to work as a carpenter. He later established his own custom building business, H.K. Clark and Sons, Inc. An ordained Deacon since September 17, 1968,...

Mary Alice Johnnie

Mary Alice Johnnie

Nov 6, 2017

Mary Alice Johnnie, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Rob Harris. Burial will follow at Granger-Duncanwoods Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Joseph Bishop Stevens Jr.

Joseph Bishop Stevens Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Joseph Bishop Stevens, Jr., 91, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2017, in The Woodlands. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry McNeil. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from at 2 p.m., Friday, November 10,...

Father Robert Galen Young, OFM

Father Robert Galen Young, OFM

Nov 5, 2017

Father Robert G. Young, OFM, 68, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 in St. Petersburg. The family will receive friends for visitation at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas, Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary...

Nina Vincent Dilbert

Nina Vincent Dilbert

Nov 4, 2017

Nina Vincent Dilbert, 86, of Orange, passed away on November 4, 2017, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sharron Sabom. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 2:00 p.m. Born...

Gerald Lee Bland

Gerald Lee Bland

Nov 4, 2017

Gerald Lee Bland, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Harris Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Lannie Wheat. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born...

Pamela Sue King

Pamela Sue King

Nov 3, 2017

Pamela Sue King, 66, of Bridge City, passed away on November 3, 2017, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Frances Marie Vincent

Frances Marie Vincent

Nov 3, 2017

Frances Marie Vincent, of Beaumont, passed away on Friday, November 3. She was born August 20, 1942. She is predeceased by her parents Al and Alice Rose Vincent and siblings Albert Baxter Vincent and Carol Linda Vincent Patton. A native of Beaumont, in her youth Franny was active in the Melody Maids and the Beaumont Community Theater. She was a...

Dennis Anthony "Ratman" Prouse

Dennis Anthony "Ratman" Prouse

Nov 3, 2017

Dennis Anthony “Ratman” Prouse, 76, of Vidor, passed away on November 3, 2017, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Paul Sumler. Burial will follow at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 7:00 p.m., and a Rosary will follow at 8:00 p.m.,...

Janis Carol Jackson

Janis Carol Jackson

Nov 1, 2017

Janis Carol Jackson, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Chaplain Scooter Wenner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mary Williams Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday,...

Frances Ann Hoosier

Frances Ann Hoosier

Oct 31, 2017

Frances Ann Hoosier, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Bridge City. Born in Colmesneil, Texas, on March 24, 1936, she was the daughter of Allen Bendy and Maggie (Johnson) Bendy. She ran an in-home daycare for over 20 years, helping to raise...

Johnny Fay Richardson

Johnny Fay Richardson

Oct 30, 2017

Johnny Fay Richardson, 91, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on 11th St., Beaumont, TX on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Funeral services will take place at 11:00a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry...

Ruth Rouse

Ruth Rouse

Oct 30, 2017

Ruth Rouse, 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 with family at her side. She was born December 19, 1930, in Elmira, Ontario, Canada the daughter of late Alvin and Esther Borchardt and sister to Roland, Walter, Paul and Barbara. After graduating high school her family moved to the United States, where she soon became a stewardess...

Jeffery Allen Harper

Jeffery Allen Harper

Oct 30, 2017

Jeffery Allen Harper, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017, at his home. Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on June 11, 1962, he was the son of John Edward Harper and Helen Gail (Franklin) Harper. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed spending time fishing. When he met his soul mate, Belinda, he finally found the family...

Alec Wayne Willett Sr.

Alec Wayne Willett Sr.

Oct 30, 2017

Alec Wayne Willett, Sr. Alec Wayne Willett, Sr., 56, passed away on October 30, 2017, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 29, 1961, he was the son of Wayne Willett and Joan (Wilson) Alba. Alec loved his job as a truck driver and enjoyed spending time fishing. He was a devoted father and husband and had...

Victor G. Abrego

Victor G. Abrego

Oct 30, 2017

Victor G. Abrego Victor G. Abrego, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

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