Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Larry Anthony Nunez
Aug 16, 2024
Larry Anthony Nunez, 86, of Orangefield, passed away on August 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Polly Bland, Danielle Bland, and Dana Turpin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Ellen Walker Linscomb
Aug 14, 2024
Ellen was born to George Joseph Walker and Alwilda Mae Walker on September 10, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the middle of her eight siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents and also siblings Dorothy Barnard, Clarence “Bud” Gibson, William “Bill” Gibson, Kathryn “Kate” Mastricola, George Walker, Robert “Bob” Walker, and Ethel “Tinker” Santella. She is survived...
James Clayton "Jim" Brown
Aug 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Clayton “Jim” Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left this world August 13, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with burial following at Bland Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Nancy M. Gunstream
Aug 12, 2024
Nancy M. Gunstream
Nancy M. Gunstream, “Nannie”, 91 of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by her children.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. The service will be officiated by Reverend Barry Bradley, with burial to follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation...
Marilyn Avon Wheeler
Aug 11, 2024
Marilyn Avon Wheeler, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Longview, Texas on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Born in Indiana Harbor, Chicago, Illinois, on September 3,...
Tanner James Feagin
Aug 10, 2024
Tanner James Feagin, 27, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2024, in San Augustine, Texas.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 27, 1996, he was the son of Christina and Russell Feagin. Tanner dedicated his life to...
Emma Ann Longlois
Aug 8, 2024
Emma Ann Longlois
Emma Ann Longlois, 82, of Orange, Texas passed away on August 8, 2024, peacefully at home.
A private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown.
Born in Clarksville, Texas, on July 19, 1942, she was the daughter of William Howard Williams and Vivian...
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell
Aug 8, 2024
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2024, at home.
Memorial services will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at VFW Post 2775 in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 16, 1958, she was the daughter of Steve Laughlin, Jr. and LaDonna Laughlin (Webb). Sherry's talents extended far...
Ellen Jane Johnnie
Aug 7, 2024
Ellen Jane Johnnie
Ellen Jane Johnnie, 81, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on August 7, 2024.
Born October 4, 1942, in Orange, Texas, she was the daughter of Clifford and Florence Moreau. She enjoyed cooking, listening to French music, spending time with family, working on word puzzles, and bathing in the sun. She attended nursing school...
Relmon "Buddy" Cotten
Aug 5, 2024
Relmon “Buddy” Cotten, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Life Church in Orange, Texas. To honor Buddy’s memory, his family asks you please wear your Longhorn gear or something that represents his love and loyalty to the University...
John Clinton Granger
Aug 4, 2024
John Clinton Granger
John Clinton Granger, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 4, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Duncan Woods.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...
Stephen Hill Pannell
Aug 2, 2024
Steve Hill Pannell, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at...
Doris Marie Burnitt
Aug 2, 2024
Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt
Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Glenn James. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Billy Royce Hinton
Jul 30, 2024
Billy Royce Hinton
Billy Royce Hinton, 91, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m....
Deborah Helen McAbee
Jul 30, 2024
Deborah Helen McAbee
Debrah Helen McAbee, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2024,...
Karen Lee Phares
Jul 29, 2024
Karen Lee Phares, 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Triumph Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Bishop Randy Clark and Pastor Kirk Ellender.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Pat Henry Williams
Jul 27, 2024
Pat Henry Williams
Pat Henry Williams, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Lilley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden
Jul 22, 2024
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny)
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny), 75 of Orange, Texas.
Brenda was born on November 11, 1948, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was the daughter of Buford and Imogene Parker. She passed away on July 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 26th at 10 a.m. at Claybar...
Wyetta Carter
Jul 19, 2024
Wyetta Carter
Wyetta Carter, 88, of Orange, died Friday, July 19, 2024, the 71st anniversary of her marriage to her husband, Wickie. We will miss her, but we are thankful to God that she is now well and in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at...
Betty Jean Comeaux
Jul 18, 2024
Betty Jean Comeaux
Betty Jean Comeaux, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2024, peacefully at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July...
Larry Anthony Nunez
Aug 16, 2024
Larry Anthony Nunez, 86, of Orangefield, passed away on August 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Polly Bland, Danielle Bland, and Dana Turpin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Ellen Walker Linscomb
Aug 14, 2024
Ellen was born to George Joseph Walker and Alwilda Mae Walker on September 10, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the middle of her eight siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents and also siblings Dorothy Barnard, Clarence “Bud” Gibson, William “Bill” Gibson, Kathryn “Kate” Mastricola, George Walker, Robert “Bob” Walker, and Ethel “Tinker” Santella. She is survived...
James Clayton "Jim" Brown
Aug 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James Clayton “Jim” Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left this world August 13, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with burial following at Bland Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Nancy M. Gunstream
Aug 12, 2024
Nancy M. Gunstream
Nancy M. Gunstream, “Nannie”, 91 of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by her children.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. The service will be officiated by Reverend Barry Bradley, with burial to follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation...
Marilyn Avon Wheeler
Aug 11, 2024
Marilyn Avon Wheeler, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Longview, Texas on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Born in Indiana Harbor, Chicago, Illinois, on September 3,...
Tanner James Feagin
Aug 10, 2024
Tanner James Feagin, 27, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2024, in San Augustine, Texas.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 27, 1996, he was the son of Christina and Russell Feagin. Tanner dedicated his life to...
Emma Ann Longlois
Aug 8, 2024
Emma Ann Longlois
Emma Ann Longlois, 82, of Orange, Texas passed away on August 8, 2024, peacefully at home.
A private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown.
Born in Clarksville, Texas, on July 19, 1942, she was the daughter of William Howard Williams and Vivian...
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell
Aug 8, 2024
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell
Sherry Lynn Griffey Britnell, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2024, at home.
Memorial services will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at VFW Post 2775 in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 16, 1958, she was the daughter of Steve Laughlin, Jr. and LaDonna Laughlin (Webb). Sherry's talents extended far...
Ellen Jane Johnnie
Aug 7, 2024
Ellen Jane Johnnie
Ellen Jane Johnnie, 81, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on August 7, 2024.
Born October 4, 1942, in Orange, Texas, she was the daughter of Clifford and Florence Moreau. She enjoyed cooking, listening to French music, spending time with family, working on word puzzles, and bathing in the sun. She attended nursing school...
Relmon "Buddy" Cotten
Aug 5, 2024
Relmon “Buddy” Cotten, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Life Church in Orange, Texas. To honor Buddy’s memory, his family asks you please wear your Longhorn gear or something that represents his love and loyalty to the University...
John Clinton Granger
Aug 4, 2024
John Clinton Granger
John Clinton Granger, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 4, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Duncan Woods.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...
Stephen Hill Pannell
Aug 2, 2024
Steve Hill Pannell, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at...
Doris Marie Burnitt
Aug 2, 2024
Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt
Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Glenn James. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Billy Royce Hinton
Jul 30, 2024
Billy Royce Hinton
Billy Royce Hinton, 91, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m....
Deborah Helen McAbee
Jul 30, 2024
Deborah Helen McAbee
Debrah Helen McAbee, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2024,...
Karen Lee Phares
Jul 29, 2024
Karen Lee Phares, 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Triumph Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Bishop Randy Clark and Pastor Kirk Ellender.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Pat Henry Williams
Jul 27, 2024
Pat Henry Williams
Pat Henry Williams, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor David Lilley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden
Jul 22, 2024
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny)
Brenda LaVaughn Hogden (Ginny), 75 of Orange, Texas.
Brenda was born on November 11, 1948, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was the daughter of Buford and Imogene Parker. She passed away on July 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 26th at 10 a.m. at Claybar...
Wyetta Carter
Jul 19, 2024
Wyetta Carter
Wyetta Carter, 88, of Orange, died Friday, July 19, 2024, the 71st anniversary of her marriage to her husband, Wickie. We will miss her, but we are thankful to God that she is now well and in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at...
Betty Jean Comeaux
Jul 18, 2024
Betty Jean Comeaux
Betty Jean Comeaux, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2024, peacefully at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July...



