Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

JoAnn Ross

JoAnn Ross

Jul 6, 2013

JoAnn Ross, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Hogg and Dr. Bob Webb of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Ricky Gene Goats

Ricky Gene Goats

Jul 5, 2013

Ricky Gene Goats, 58 was born November 21, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bridge City High School, being part of the class of ‘75. He also attended Lamar University. Ricky was a long time resident of Lake Jackson, where he owned a successful painting business. "Uncle Rick" was best known for his generosity and his ever-positive...

William E. Pearson

William E. Pearson

Jul 5, 2013

William E. Pearson William E. Pearson, 78, a former resident of Bridge City, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, Washington. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be Reverend...

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala

Jul 3, 2013

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala, 92, went to Heaven peacefully from her home in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Hoefner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until...

Janette LeBlanc Owens

Janette LeBlanc Owens

Jul 3, 2013

Janette LeBlanc Owens, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 3, 2013. Janette was born on January 1, 1929 in Port Acres, TX. She was the seventh child of Simon LeBlanc and Noeda Thibodeaux. Janette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul R. Owens, sons Carl David Owens and Paul Roderick Owens, Jr. and siblings Verna...

Mayo R. Perry

Mayo R. Perry

Jul 2, 2013

Mayo Royce Perry, Sr., 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. A Graveside Service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman, pastor of Dry Prong Baptist Church. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Wilkerson, Christopher Allen, Randy Allen, Casey Allen, Ben...

James Michael "Mike" Clark

James Michael "Mike" Clark

Jul 1, 2013

Mike Clark, 54, of Orange, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 6 pm, Monday, July 8, 2013, at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on July 13, 1958, Mike was the son of James Edward Clark and Dorothy Mae (Tucker) Yust. Mike is survived by his father, Freddie Yust,...

John F. Clinton

John F. Clinton

Jun 30, 2013

John F. Clinton, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, July 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Mr. Charles Chesson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4 pm...

James C. Hall

James C. Hall

Jun 30, 2013

James C. Hall, 77, of Orange Texas, passed away, Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home. Jim was born Sept.15,1935 to the late Charlene Tiner and Clinton P. Hall, September 15, 1935, in Lindale, Texas. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Richard , two children James (Pat) Hall, Paula Hall, and adopted daughter Jane Rawls all...

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier

Jun 29, 2013

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier, 97, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Rosary and funeral services will be 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at...

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley

Jun 27, 2013

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley, 77, of Orange, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Larry David, St. Anthony Cathedral in Beaumont. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the fellow members of the Orange Fire...

Beverly May Guilbeaux

Beverly May Guilbeaux

Jun 27, 2013

Beverly May Guilbeaux, 86, of Orange, died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at her home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Father Tom Phelan serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until...

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia

Jun 26, 2013

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia, 40, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Niblett’s Bluff Cemetery in Niblett’s Bluff, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 9:00 p.m....

Velma Lea Sellers

Velma Lea Sellers

Jun 25, 2013

Velma Lea Cain Sellers, 95, of Hartburg, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James M. Sellers, Jr., Reverend Randy Van Pay and Reverend Glen Landry. Burial will follow at King...

Carl W. Reed

Carl W. Reed

Jun 25, 2013

Carl W. Reed, 80, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Serving as...

Ronald Scott Chauvin

Ronald Scott Chauvin

Jun 25, 2013

Ronald Scott Chauvin Ronald Scott Chauvin, 49, of Orange, Texas passed from his earthly life onto his home in heaven on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Scottie was born on April 19, 1964 in Lakewood, California to Richard and Judy Chauvin. He attended OCARC school in Orange, Texas until the age of 18. Scottie enjoyed...

Christopher Joseph Trahan

Christopher Joseph Trahan

Jun 25, 2013

Christopher Joseph Trahan, the son of Daniel Joseph Trahan and Candice Marie (Richard) Trahan passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will...

Mildred L. Norsworthy

Mildred L. Norsworthy

Jun 25, 2013

Mildred L. Norsworthy, 92, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Andy Pate, pastor of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers...

Charles E. Hudgins

Charles E. Hudgins

Jun 22, 2013

Charles E. Hudgins, 80, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Louie Lawson and Reverend David Berkheimer. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to...

Richard Lee "Dick" Saunders

Richard Lee "Dick" Saunders

Jun 22, 2013

Richard Lee Saunders, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Oaks Groves Nursing Home in Groves, Texas. Funeral service will be 10am, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in New Boston,...

JoAnn Ross

JoAnn Ross

Jul 6, 2013

JoAnn Ross, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Sabine House in Orange surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Hogg and Dr. Bob Webb of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Ricky Gene Goats

Ricky Gene Goats

Jul 5, 2013

Ricky Gene Goats, 58 was born November 21, 1954 in Pasadena, Texas. He attended and graduated from Bridge City High School, being part of the class of ‘75. He also attended Lamar University. Ricky was a long time resident of Lake Jackson, where he owned a successful painting business. "Uncle Rick" was best known for his generosity and his ever-positive...

William E. Pearson

William E. Pearson

Jul 5, 2013

William E. Pearson William E. Pearson, 78, a former resident of Bridge City, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, Washington. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be Reverend...

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala

Jul 3, 2013

Cecelia Kleinot Kabala, 92, went to Heaven peacefully from her home in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tony Hoefner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until...

Janette LeBlanc Owens

Janette LeBlanc Owens

Jul 3, 2013

Janette LeBlanc Owens, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on July 3, 2013. Janette was born on January 1, 1929 in Port Acres, TX. She was the seventh child of Simon LeBlanc and Noeda Thibodeaux. Janette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul R. Owens, sons Carl David Owens and Paul Roderick Owens, Jr. and siblings Verna...

Mayo R. Perry

Mayo R. Perry

Jul 2, 2013

Mayo Royce Perry, Sr., 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. A Graveside Service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman, pastor of Dry Prong Baptist Church. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Wilkerson, Christopher Allen, Randy Allen, Casey Allen, Ben...

James Michael "Mike" Clark

James Michael "Mike" Clark

Jul 1, 2013

Mike Clark, 54, of Orange, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 6 pm, Monday, July 8, 2013, at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Orange on July 13, 1958, Mike was the son of James Edward Clark and Dorothy Mae (Tucker) Yust. Mike is survived by his father, Freddie Yust,...

John F. Clinton

John F. Clinton

Jun 30, 2013

John F. Clinton, 56, of Bridge City, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, July 5, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Mr. Charles Chesson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4 pm...

James C. Hall

James C. Hall

Jun 30, 2013

James C. Hall, 77, of Orange Texas, passed away, Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home. Jim was born Sept.15,1935 to the late Charlene Tiner and Clinton P. Hall, September 15, 1935, in Lindale, Texas. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Richard , two children James (Pat) Hall, Paula Hall, and adopted daughter Jane Rawls all...

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier

Jun 29, 2013

Nona Olean Delno Sonnier, 97, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Rosary and funeral services will be 12:30 pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at...

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley

Jun 27, 2013

Chief Jerry W. Wimberley, 77, of Orange, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Larry David, St. Anthony Cathedral in Beaumont. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the fellow members of the Orange Fire...

Beverly May Guilbeaux

Beverly May Guilbeaux

Jun 27, 2013

Beverly May Guilbeaux, 86, of Orange, died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at her home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Father Tom Phelan serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until...

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia

Jun 26, 2013

Juan Antonio Hernandez Garcia, 40, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Niblett’s Bluff Cemetery in Niblett’s Bluff, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 9:00 p.m....

Velma Lea Sellers

Velma Lea Sellers

Jun 25, 2013

Velma Lea Cain Sellers, 95, of Hartburg, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James M. Sellers, Jr., Reverend Randy Van Pay and Reverend Glen Landry. Burial will follow at King...

Carl W. Reed

Carl W. Reed

Jun 25, 2013

Carl W. Reed, 80, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steve Leger officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Serving as...

Ronald Scott Chauvin

Ronald Scott Chauvin

Jun 25, 2013

Ronald Scott Chauvin Ronald Scott Chauvin, 49, of Orange, Texas passed from his earthly life onto his home in heaven on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont, TX. Scottie was born on April 19, 1964 in Lakewood, California to Richard and Judy Chauvin. He attended OCARC school in Orange, Texas until the age of 18. Scottie enjoyed...

Christopher Joseph Trahan

Christopher Joseph Trahan

Jun 25, 2013

Christopher Joseph Trahan, the son of Daniel Joseph Trahan and Candice Marie (Richard) Trahan passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Phelan, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will...

Mildred L. Norsworthy

Mildred L. Norsworthy

Jun 25, 2013

Mildred L. Norsworthy, 92, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Andy Pate, pastor of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers...

Charles E. Hudgins

Charles E. Hudgins

Jun 22, 2013

Charles E. Hudgins, 80, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Louie Lawson and Reverend David Berkheimer. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to...

Richard Lee "Dick" Saunders

Richard Lee "Dick" Saunders

Jun 22, 2013

Richard Lee Saunders, 79, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Oaks Groves Nursing Home in Groves, Texas. Funeral service will be 10am, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in New Boston,...

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