Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Vernon Williams Sr.
Feb 18, 2014
Vernon Williams Sr., 71, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at his residence. Born in Buna, Texas, on May 12, 1942, Vernon was the son of Chris and Ethel (Sheppard) Williams. He was assistant police chief for the city of Pinehurst and later worked for Welch’s and Ferrell LP Gas. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley
Feb 18, 2014
Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Quigley, Cory Quigley, Cody Quigley, Jeff Burton, Patrick Scott, and Clint...
Evelyn Rose Nobles
Feb 14, 2014
Evelyn Rose Nobles, 93, of The Woodlands and longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, in The Woodlands. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Slade Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan T. Hannon of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands. Cremation was...
Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.
Feb 14, 2014
Reverend Tunney Vercher, Sr, 86, of Orange, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, in his home. Funeral services will be 11AM, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Doucet assisted by Brother Walter Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30-9:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Claybar...
Marjorie Grace Lewis
Feb 12, 2014
Marjorie Grace Lewis, 86, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. A Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at...
Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman
Feb 10, 2014
Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman, 74, of Orangefield, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Burial will follow at W.R. Granger Cemetery in Orangefield....
Scott Cutler
Feb 10, 2014
Scott Cutler, 64, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville with Reverend Damon Bickham officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Serving as Pallbearers will be Jayson Villanueva, Kenny Bahnsen, Jody Bahnsen, Keith Miller, Craig Lisle and Jason...
Janis Abigail Vercher
Feb 9, 2014
Janis Abigail Vercher, 63, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Sellers, pastor of Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg, Texas. Born in Jena, Louisiana on April 26, 1950, Janis was the daughter of Clifton Breland,...
Pam Tucker
Feb 9, 2014
Pamela Rene Tucker, 52, of Mauriceville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire with New Century Hospice in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Born...
Ruth Ann Reed
Feb 8, 2014
Ruth “Ruthie” Ann Bell Reed, 62, of Bridge City passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Orange. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to remember her life at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Cremation was held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Ruthie was born December 1, 1951...
Nickolas "Nick" Alan Franck
Feb 7, 2014
Nicholas “Nick” Alan Franck, 36, of Orange, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2pm, Monday, February 10, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Sam Roe of Colony Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Peveto Cemetery in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be Willie Franck, Daniel Broussard,...
Stephen Faircloth
Feb 7, 2014
Funeral services for Steve Faircloth, 63, retired Bridge City Chief of Police, will be held at 10am, Friday, February 14, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Masonic graveside services and Police Officers Military Honors will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens following the services. In...
Margaret Lee Stout May
Feb 6, 2014
Margaret Lee May, 91, of Bridge City, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, in Orange, Texas. Friends are invited to a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Mr. Tony Goins officiating. There will be no visitation. Born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on March 24, 1922, Margaret was the only...
Elsie Mae Switzer
Feb 6, 2014
Elsie Mae Switzer departed from her earthy family to join her Heavenly Father on the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2014. Elsie was born on June 7, 1917, in Starks, Louisiana, to Ruben Perkins and Sarah Elizabeth Ashworth Perkins. Elsie graduated as valedictorian of Starks High School after having played on the girls' basketball team throughout high school. Elsie was...
Connie Lee Rougeau
Feb 6, 2014
Connie Lee Rougeau, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2014 in Vidor, Texas. Born in Seattle, Washington, Connie lived a young life in Shreveport Louisiana moving to the Mauriceville area in the early 70’s. She enjoyed casino’s, reading and had creative talents unlike her children. She was a superb cook holiday meals were always enjoyed at Connie’s home. She...
Lillie Bell McCarver
Feb 6, 2014
Lillie Bell McCarver, 101, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Gulf Health Care Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Monday, February 10, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:30pm to 5:00pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Tillman, Louisiana,...
Joe R. Banse
Feb 5, 2014
Joe R. Banse, 88, of Orange and formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at The Meadows Nursing Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 pm, Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Weimar, TX. Interment will follow at St. Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Earl Barbre,...
Evelyn (Gran) Ford Bernard
Feb 3, 2014
Evelyn (Gran) Ford Bernard, 79, former resident of Orange and Bridge City resident of 53 years, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steve Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Bonnie Romero
Feb 2, 2014
Bonnie Romero, 73, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at her home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner of Bridge Point Fellowship Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Taylor...
Ernest Gene Steele
Feb 2, 2014
Ernest Gene Steele, 79, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Trinkle and Pastor Jeff Bell. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Chris King, J.B. Lanting, Mark Steele, Jr., Josh...
Vernon Williams Sr.
Feb 18, 2014
Vernon Williams Sr., 71, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at his residence. Born in Buna, Texas, on May 12, 1942, Vernon was the son of Chris and Ethel (Sheppard) Williams. He was assistant police chief for the city of Pinehurst and later worked for Welch’s and Ferrell LP Gas. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley
Feb 18, 2014
Richard Lee “Rusty” Quigley, 84, of Bridge City, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Quigley, Cory Quigley, Cody Quigley, Jeff Burton, Patrick Scott, and Clint...
Evelyn Rose Nobles
Feb 14, 2014
Evelyn Rose Nobles, 93, of The Woodlands and longtime resident of Orange, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, in The Woodlands. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Slade Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan T. Hannon of Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands. Cremation was...
Reverend Tunney Vercher Sr.
Feb 14, 2014
Reverend Tunney Vercher, Sr, 86, of Orange, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, in his home. Funeral services will be 11AM, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Doucet assisted by Brother Walter Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30-9:00PM, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Claybar...
Marjorie Grace Lewis
Feb 12, 2014
Marjorie Grace Lewis, 86, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at The Meadows in Orange. A Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at...
Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman
Feb 10, 2014
Elizabeth “Liz” Merriman, 74, of Orangefield, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Burial will follow at W.R. Granger Cemetery in Orangefield....
Scott Cutler
Feb 10, 2014
Scott Cutler, 64, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville with Reverend Damon Bickham officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg. Serving as Pallbearers will be Jayson Villanueva, Kenny Bahnsen, Jody Bahnsen, Keith Miller, Craig Lisle and Jason...
Janis Abigail Vercher
Feb 9, 2014
Janis Abigail Vercher, 63, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Sellers, pastor of Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg, Texas. Born in Jena, Louisiana on April 26, 1950, Janis was the daughter of Clifton Breland,...
Pam Tucker
Feb 9, 2014
Pamela Rene Tucker, 52, of Mauriceville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her home. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain David Abshire with New Century Hospice in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Born...
Ruth Ann Reed
Feb 8, 2014
Ruth “Ruthie” Ann Bell Reed, 62, of Bridge City passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Orange. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to remember her life at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Cremation was held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Ruthie was born December 1, 1951...
Nickolas "Nick" Alan Franck
Feb 7, 2014
Nicholas “Nick” Alan Franck, 36, of Orange, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2pm, Monday, February 10, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Sam Roe of Colony Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Peveto Cemetery in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be Willie Franck, Daniel Broussard,...
Stephen Faircloth
Feb 7, 2014
Funeral services for Steve Faircloth, 63, retired Bridge City Chief of Police, will be held at 10am, Friday, February 14, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Eaves of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Masonic graveside services and Police Officers Military Honors will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens following the services. In...
Margaret Lee Stout May
Feb 6, 2014
Margaret Lee May, 91, of Bridge City, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, in Orange, Texas. Friends are invited to a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Mr. Tony Goins officiating. There will be no visitation. Born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on March 24, 1922, Margaret was the only...
Elsie Mae Switzer
Feb 6, 2014
Elsie Mae Switzer departed from her earthy family to join her Heavenly Father on the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2014. Elsie was born on June 7, 1917, in Starks, Louisiana, to Ruben Perkins and Sarah Elizabeth Ashworth Perkins. Elsie graduated as valedictorian of Starks High School after having played on the girls' basketball team throughout high school. Elsie was...
Connie Lee Rougeau
Feb 6, 2014
Connie Lee Rougeau, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2014 in Vidor, Texas. Born in Seattle, Washington, Connie lived a young life in Shreveport Louisiana moving to the Mauriceville area in the early 70’s. She enjoyed casino’s, reading and had creative talents unlike her children. She was a superb cook holiday meals were always enjoyed at Connie’s home. She...
Lillie Bell McCarver
Feb 6, 2014
Lillie Bell McCarver, 101, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Gulf Health Care Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Monday, February 10, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:30pm to 5:00pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Tillman, Louisiana,...
Joe R. Banse
Feb 5, 2014
Joe R. Banse, 88, of Orange and formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at The Meadows Nursing Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 pm, Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Weimar, TX. Interment will follow at St. Michaels Catholic Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Earl Barbre,...
Evelyn (Gran) Ford Bernard
Feb 3, 2014
Evelyn (Gran) Ford Bernard, 79, former resident of Orange and Bridge City resident of 53 years, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steve Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Bonnie Romero
Feb 2, 2014
Bonnie Romero, 73, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at her home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner of Bridge Point Fellowship Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Taylor...
Ernest Gene Steele
Feb 2, 2014
Ernest Gene Steele, 79, of Orange, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at his home. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Trinkle and Pastor Jeff Bell. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Chris King, J.B. Lanting, Mark Steele, Jr., Josh...



