Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks
Aug 22, 2025
Katherine Lee “Kathy” Hanks, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in...
Rick Simmons
Aug 21, 2025
Rick Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas—beloved musician, friend, father, and partner—passed away peacefully, August 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Wales of First Baptist Church on Carlyss. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held prior...
Barbara Jean Whitrock
Aug 19, 2025
Barbara Jean Whitrock, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2025, at home.
Born in Champagne County, Ohio, on June 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Gould.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Whitrock; parents, Richard and Elizabeth Gould; brothers Richard Gould and Buddy Gould; grandchildren, Leah Whitrock and Timothy Whitrock.
She...
Wade Alexander Schisler
Aug 12, 2025
Wade Alexander Schisler passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Wade was born on October 20, 2021, in Beaumont, and from the very beginning, he brought boundless joy, laughter, and light to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving parents, Adam Schisler (and girlfriend, Angela Miller) and Ashley Schisler (and...
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Entombment will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
David Dewitt Holter, Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
David Dewitt Holter, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on July 4, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, David was a spirited individual known for his fun-loving nature and zest for life.
David had a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the maritime industry....
James Rigby, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
William James Rigby, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, at home.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur.
Born in Jefferson County, Texas, on April 30, 1961, he was the son of Wiliam J. Rigby, Sr., and Ginger Rigby. James received a...
Robert Scott Welton
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Scott Welton, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Cremation to follow.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Arlie Noreta Barbre
Jul 29, 2025
Arlie Noreta Barbre, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hartburg Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Procella and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez
Jul 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Irene Grace Martinez & Emma Grace Martinez
Born into the arms of angels on July 28, 2025, our precious twin daughters, Irene Grace and Emma Grace Martinez, were stillborn but deeply loved by their parents, Enrique Martinez and Victoria Cantu.
Though their time on this earth was brief, Irene and Emma were eagerly anticipated and made an everlasting...
Robert "Bob" Acey Walker
Jul 28, 2025
Robert Acey “Bob” Walker passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Orange County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Eaves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00...
Darlene Faye Bray
Jul 28, 2025
Darlene Faye Bray, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Patricia Broussard
Jul 27, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Broussard, after a long and courageous battle with COPD and its complications. Patricia passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 7, 1949, she was the daughter of Clarence Joseph Monceaux and Jewel Gregory Monceaux. Pat was a...
Darlene Fay Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Darlene Fay Bilbo Smith, 87, of Orange, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born February 22, 1938, in Orange County, she resided there most of her life. She spoke often and fondly of playing basketball for her alma mater, Little Cypress High School and was salutatorian of her senior class in 1956. Lifelong friends were made in...
Linda Katherine Thayer
Jul 25, 2025
Linda Katherine Thayer, 78 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Orange.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Marfa, Texas, on May...
Ann and Basil Burns
Jul 21, 2025
Ann Miller Burns, 86, of Orange, Tx., passed away on July 21, 2025, in an automobile accident in Newton County. Her husband, Charles Basil Burns, 90, died July 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx as a result of this same accident.
Ann was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi Jan 3, 1939. Basil was born in Simpson, Louisiana Jan...
Lyla Jean Brown
Jul 20, 2025
Lyla Jean Brown, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, and niece peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2025.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.
Officiating the service will be Jeff Trahan.
Lyla is the daughter of Joshua and Mayajean Brown, who held her with boundless love. Though her life...
Joyce Victoria Burton
Jul 18, 2025
Joyce Victoria Burton, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar...
Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann
Jul 16, 2025
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.
Born in...
Ruth Ann Wallace
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Wallace, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Katherine Lee "Kathy" Hanks
Aug 22, 2025
Katherine Lee “Kathy” Hanks, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in...
Rick Simmons
Aug 21, 2025
Rick Simmons, 77, of Orange, Texas—beloved musician, friend, father, and partner—passed away peacefully, August 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Chris Wales of First Baptist Church on Carlyss. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held prior...
Barbara Jean Whitrock
Aug 19, 2025
Barbara Jean Whitrock, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2025, at home.
Born in Champagne County, Ohio, on June 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Gould.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Whitrock; parents, Richard and Elizabeth Gould; brothers Richard Gould and Buddy Gould; grandchildren, Leah Whitrock and Timothy Whitrock.
She...
Wade Alexander Schisler
Aug 12, 2025
Wade Alexander Schisler passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Wade was born on October 20, 2021, in Beaumont, and from the very beginning, he brought boundless joy, laughter, and light to all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving parents, Adam Schisler (and girlfriend, Angela Miller) and Ashley Schisler (and...
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Entombment will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
David Dewitt Holter, Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
David Dewitt Holter, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on July 4, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, David was a spirited individual known for his fun-loving nature and zest for life.
David had a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the maritime industry....
James Rigby, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
William James Rigby, Jr., 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, at home.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur.
Born in Jefferson County, Texas, on April 30, 1961, he was the son of Wiliam J. Rigby, Sr., and Ginger Rigby. James received a...
Robert Scott Welton
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Scott Welton, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Cremation to follow.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Arlie Noreta Barbre
Jul 29, 2025
Arlie Noreta Barbre, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hartburg Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Procella and Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Irene Grace & Emma Grace Martinez
Jul 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Irene Grace Martinez & Emma Grace Martinez
Born into the arms of angels on July 28, 2025, our precious twin daughters, Irene Grace and Emma Grace Martinez, were stillborn but deeply loved by their parents, Enrique Martinez and Victoria Cantu.
Though their time on this earth was brief, Irene and Emma were eagerly anticipated and made an everlasting...
Robert "Bob" Acey Walker
Jul 28, 2025
Robert Acey “Bob” Walker passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Orange County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Eaves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00...
Darlene Faye Bray
Jul 28, 2025
Darlene Faye Bray, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Patricia Broussard
Jul 27, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia Broussard, after a long and courageous battle with COPD and its complications. Patricia passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 7, 1949, she was the daughter of Clarence Joseph Monceaux and Jewel Gregory Monceaux. Pat was a...
Darlene Fay Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Darlene Fay Bilbo Smith, 87, of Orange, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born February 22, 1938, in Orange County, she resided there most of her life. She spoke often and fondly of playing basketball for her alma mater, Little Cypress High School and was salutatorian of her senior class in 1956. Lifelong friends were made in...
Linda Katherine Thayer
Jul 25, 2025
Linda Katherine Thayer, 78 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Orange.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Marfa, Texas, on May...
Ann and Basil Burns
Jul 21, 2025
Ann Miller Burns, 86, of Orange, Tx., passed away on July 21, 2025, in an automobile accident in Newton County. Her husband, Charles Basil Burns, 90, died July 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx as a result of this same accident.
Ann was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi Jan 3, 1939. Basil was born in Simpson, Louisiana Jan...
Lyla Jean Brown
Jul 20, 2025
Lyla Jean Brown, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, and niece peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2025.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.
Officiating the service will be Jeff Trahan.
Lyla is the daughter of Joshua and Mayajean Brown, who held her with boundless love. Though her life...
Joyce Victoria Burton
Jul 18, 2025
Joyce Victoria Burton, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Claybar...
Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann
Jul 16, 2025
Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in Seattle, Washington.
Born in...
Ruth Ann Wallace
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Wallace, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
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