Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Dorothy Marie Morphew

Dorothy Marie Morphew

Dec 9, 2013

Dorothy Marie Morphew, 83, of Orange, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Deacon Melvin Payne officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Bobbie L. Miller

Bobbie L. Miller

Dec 8, 2013

Bobbie L. Miller, 76, of Orange, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Denver, Colorado on September 28, 1937, Bobbie was the daughter of R.T. and Lola Evelyn (Root) McAnally. Bobbie was the very first “Indianette” at Port Neches High School and graduated in 1955. She loved to bowl and play softball. Bobbie...

Billie Louise King

Billie Louise King

Dec 8, 2013

Billie Louise King, 84, of Beaumont passed away December 8, 2013 at Harbor Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. The celebration of Mrs. King’s life will be Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow in Orange...

Itamar DeLafuente

Itamar DeLafuente

Dec 6, 2013

Itamar DeLafuente, 53, of Mauriceville, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. Funeral services will be 1pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at DelRose Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 10am to 1pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in Las Choapas, Veracruz, Mexico, on December 10, 1959, Itamar was the son...

Kenneth M. Hodge

Kenneth M. Hodge

Dec 4, 2013

Kenneth M. Hodge, 78, a lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10am, Saturday, December 7, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. A graveside service and burial will be 3:30pm, Saturday, at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison,...

Victor E. Landig

Victor E. Landig

Dec 2, 2013

Victor E. Landig, 81, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Joyce “Mema” Landig and the many animals in the forest around his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Linda Gayle Severns

Linda Gayle Severns

Nov 30, 2013

Linda Gayle Severns, 71, of Orange, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Barry Jones, minister of 9th & Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will...

Arnold Rudolph Vickers

Arnold Rudolph Vickers

Nov 30, 2013

Arnold Rudolph Vickers, 85, of Orange, died Saturday, November 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be David Curry, minister of Fellowship Church of Christ in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Vickers,...

Alice Ruth Whitton

Alice Ruth Whitton

Nov 29, 2013

Alice Ruth Caffey Whitton was called home to our Lord on November 29, 2013. Alice was born on March 21, 1931 in Corsicana, Tx to William T. & Lillian Fuller Caffey. She moved to Orange in May, 1941. She married her high school sweetheart and soul mate, Harold Curtis Whitton Sr., on November 21, 1946. They were married for 56...

Joyce Poche' Bernard

Joyce Poche' Bernard

Nov 28, 2013

Joyce Poche’ Bernard, 93, of Orange passed away on her birthday Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be...

Bessie Lecompte LaRose

Bessie Lecompte LaRose

Nov 28, 2013

Bessie Lecompte LaRose, 96, of West Orange, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at her residence. A rosary and funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will continue after the service until 9:00 p.m. The graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Helen Phelps

Helen Phelps

Nov 27, 2013

Helen Phelps, 93, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Don Holston. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Serving as Pallbearers will be Charles W....

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton

Nov 25, 2013

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton Angela “Angie” Michelle Shelton, 49, of Orange, beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2013, at her home with her family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Brother...

Timothy Jay Brock

Timothy Jay Brock

Nov 24, 2013

Timothy Jay Brock, 46, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home after a long battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until the memorial service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Tony Hoefner with Pastor...

Thomas Jerrell Ivy

Thomas Jerrell Ivy

Nov 23, 2013

Thomas Jerrell Ivy, 62, of Buna passed away in Beaumont on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Dennis Owens of First Assembly of God Church of Buna. Cremation will follow and be directed by Claybar Funeral Home. A gathering of...

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith

Nov 23, 2013

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith passed away at home surrounded by family on November 23rd 2013. Funeral services will be 1pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be her son...

Gertrude "Trudy" Blair

Gertrude "Trudy" Blair

Nov 22, 2013

Gertrude “Trudy” Blair was born on May 9, 1918 in Hunt County, Texas to William Benjamin and May (Griffin) Stamper. She was the last surviving blood relative of her Stamper Family, pioneers in the Grand Prairie, Texas area. Her grandfather was a well-known mid 18oo’s land owner and cattleman. Trudy maintains the original handdrawing of his patented 1903 plow. Trudy...

Bethel Stephens

Bethel Stephens

Nov 20, 2013

Bethel Stephens, 77, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at her residence. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be...

Linda Elaine Irons

Linda Elaine Irons

Nov 20, 2013

Linda Elaine Irons, 60, of Orange, TX, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at UTMB in Galveston, TX. A graveside service will be 2pm, Monday, November 25, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, TX with interment to follow. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:30pm. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on February 3, 1953, Linda was...

Joyce A. Johnson

Joyce A. Johnson

Nov 20, 2013

Joyce A. Johnson, 85, of Orange, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church Mauriceville. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown with a eulogy by her grandson, Kevin Johnson. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Dorothy Marie Morphew

Dorothy Marie Morphew

Dec 9, 2013

Dorothy Marie Morphew, 83, of Orange, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013, Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Deacon Melvin Payne officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Bobbie L. Miller

Bobbie L. Miller

Dec 8, 2013

Bobbie L. Miller, 76, of Orange, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Denver, Colorado on September 28, 1937, Bobbie was the daughter of R.T. and Lola Evelyn (Root) McAnally. Bobbie was the very first “Indianette” at Port Neches High School and graduated in 1955. She loved to bowl and play softball. Bobbie...

Billie Louise King

Billie Louise King

Dec 8, 2013

Billie Louise King, 84, of Beaumont passed away December 8, 2013 at Harbor Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. The celebration of Mrs. King’s life will be Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow in Orange...

Itamar DeLafuente

Itamar DeLafuente

Dec 6, 2013

Itamar DeLafuente, 53, of Mauriceville, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. Funeral services will be 1pm, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at DelRose Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 10am to 1pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in Las Choapas, Veracruz, Mexico, on December 10, 1959, Itamar was the son...

Kenneth M. Hodge

Kenneth M. Hodge

Dec 4, 2013

Kenneth M. Hodge, 78, a lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10am, Saturday, December 7, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. A graveside service and burial will be 3:30pm, Saturday, at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison,...

Victor E. Landig

Victor E. Landig

Dec 2, 2013

Victor E. Landig, 81, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Joyce “Mema” Landig and the many animals in the forest around his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Linda Gayle Severns

Linda Gayle Severns

Nov 30, 2013

Linda Gayle Severns, 71, of Orange, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Barry Jones, minister of 9th & Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will...

Arnold Rudolph Vickers

Arnold Rudolph Vickers

Nov 30, 2013

Arnold Rudolph Vickers, 85, of Orange, died Saturday, November 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be David Curry, minister of Fellowship Church of Christ in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Vickers,...

Alice Ruth Whitton

Alice Ruth Whitton

Nov 29, 2013

Alice Ruth Caffey Whitton was called home to our Lord on November 29, 2013. Alice was born on March 21, 1931 in Corsicana, Tx to William T. & Lillian Fuller Caffey. She moved to Orange in May, 1941. She married her high school sweetheart and soul mate, Harold Curtis Whitton Sr., on November 21, 1946. They were married for 56...

Joyce Poche' Bernard

Joyce Poche' Bernard

Nov 28, 2013

Joyce Poche’ Bernard, 93, of Orange passed away on her birthday Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be...

Bessie Lecompte LaRose

Bessie Lecompte LaRose

Nov 28, 2013

Bessie Lecompte LaRose, 96, of West Orange, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at her residence. A rosary and funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will continue after the service until 9:00 p.m. The graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Helen Phelps

Helen Phelps

Nov 27, 2013

Helen Phelps, 93, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Don Holston. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Serving as Pallbearers will be Charles W....

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton

Nov 25, 2013

Angela “Angie” Michele Shelton Angela “Angie” Michelle Shelton, 49, of Orange, beloved Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2013, at her home with her family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Brother...

Timothy Jay Brock

Timothy Jay Brock

Nov 24, 2013

Timothy Jay Brock, 46, of Orange passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home after a long battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until the memorial service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Tony Hoefner with Pastor...

Thomas Jerrell Ivy

Thomas Jerrell Ivy

Nov 23, 2013

Thomas Jerrell Ivy, 62, of Buna passed away in Beaumont on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Dennis Owens of First Assembly of God Church of Buna. Cremation will follow and be directed by Claybar Funeral Home. A gathering of...

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith

Nov 23, 2013

Juanita Gerane Thompson Smith passed away at home surrounded by family on November 23rd 2013. Funeral services will be 1pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be her son...

Gertrude "Trudy" Blair

Gertrude "Trudy" Blair

Nov 22, 2013

Gertrude “Trudy” Blair was born on May 9, 1918 in Hunt County, Texas to William Benjamin and May (Griffin) Stamper. She was the last surviving blood relative of her Stamper Family, pioneers in the Grand Prairie, Texas area. Her grandfather was a well-known mid 18oo’s land owner and cattleman. Trudy maintains the original handdrawing of his patented 1903 plow. Trudy...

Bethel Stephens

Bethel Stephens

Nov 20, 2013

Bethel Stephens, 77, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at her residence. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be...

Linda Elaine Irons

Linda Elaine Irons

Nov 20, 2013

Linda Elaine Irons, 60, of Orange, TX, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at UTMB in Galveston, TX. A graveside service will be 2pm, Monday, November 25, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, TX with interment to follow. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:30pm. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on February 3, 1953, Linda was...

Joyce A. Johnson

Joyce A. Johnson

Nov 20, 2013

Joyce A. Johnson, 85, of Orange, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church Mauriceville. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown with a eulogy by her grandson, Kevin Johnson. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be...

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