Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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Joan Chumley Pittman

Joan Chumley Pittman

Sep 1, 2013

Joan Chumley Pittman, age 77, of Bridge City Texas, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Thursday, September 5, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City;...

Kirk David Guyote

Kirk David Guyote

Aug 31, 2013

Kirk Guyote, 62, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be 11am, Friday, September 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Harold Nazworth. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A visitation...

Donald L. Shockley

Donald L. Shockley

Aug 30, 2013

Donald L. Shockley, 75, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A celebration of life will follow immediately at the Orange Boat Club. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Silsbee,...

Hazel Warren Freeman

Hazel Warren Freeman

Aug 30, 2013

Hazel Warren Freeman, 89, of Natchez, Mississippi, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at Azalea Manor in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be at 3:30pm, Friday, September 6, 2013, at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Louisiana with interment to follow. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, on November 20, 1923, Hazel was the daughter of...

Patsy Anita Evans

Patsy Anita Evans

Aug 28, 2013

Patsy Anita Evans, 82, of Bridge City passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Saturday, August 31, 2013, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk Ellender and Pastor Mark Bunch. A graveside service will be 2pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Pinecrest Cemetery...

Ronnie J. Bufford

Ronnie J. Bufford

Aug 27, 2013

Ronnie J. Bufford, 50, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at UTMB Health in Galveston. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Benard Woods, pastor of Faith Harbor Church in Little Cypress. A Graveside Service will be 3:30 p.m. at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville....

Boyce “Butch” Kennon Stephenson, Jr.

Boyce “Butch” Kennon Stephenson, Jr.

Aug 26, 2013

Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Jr., 65, of Orange, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, at his residence after a 13 year long battle with cancer. Born in Orange on July 14, 1948, Butch was the son of Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Sr. and Joyce Ann Gunstream. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years and was an Operator at Chevron. Preceded...

Mildred Mary "Millie" Lemoine

Mildred Mary "Millie" Lemoine

Aug 25, 2013

Mildred Mary “Millie” Lemoine, 83, of Bridge City, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steve Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home...

W. Wayland Payne

W. Wayland Payne

Aug 23, 2013

W. Wayland Payne, 76, of Orange, passed Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Conroe. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Pastor Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday and again...

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman

Aug 23, 2013

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman, 85, of the McLewis Community, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas, pastor of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the...

Mary Louise Hollabaugh

Mary Louise Hollabaugh

Aug 22, 2013

Mary Louise Hollabaugh was born 7 January 1923 in Quinton, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma to Mary (Fisher) Hollabaugh and Zoe Jackson Hollabaugh, Sr. The family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma a year and a half later and then to Wichita Kansas in 1927. She graduated from Wichita High School North in the spring of 1941 and went to University of Kansas...

Joyce Mary Wyrick

Joyce Mary Wyrick

Aug 18, 2013

Joyce Mary Wyrick, 69, of Orange, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013, in her home. A celebration of life will be 2pm, Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the American Legion in Orange. Born in Seattle, Washington, on February 19, 1944, Joyce was the daughter of George Carney and Mary (Stephenson) Carney. She was an avid pool player and member of...

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens

Aug 17, 2013

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens, age 83, passed away peacefully at Autumn Leaves of Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, August 17, 2013. She was born March 3, 1930 in Moore, Oklahoma and was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas prior to moving to Grapevine, TX in 2006 to allow her son to help in her care. She was a member of St....

Charles Anthony Cessac

Charles Anthony Cessac

Aug 15, 2013

Charles Anthony Cessac, 48, of Bridge City, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Monday, August 19, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm, Sunday at Claybar Funeral...

Judy Ann Caillier

Judy Ann Caillier

Aug 15, 2013

Judy Ann Caillier, 67, of Orange, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, in her home. A graveside service will be 11:30am, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with burial to follow. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:30pm to 8pm, Friday at Claybar Funeral...

Francis Rawson

Francis Rawson

Aug 13, 2013

Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his home. Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas. He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. After serving in the South Pacific during WWII, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career...

Lercy Joseph Braus

Lercy Joseph Braus

Aug 12, 2013

Lercy Joseph Braus, 89, of Bridge City, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be James Braus, Jeff Braus, Brad Braus,...

Paul “MB” Babineaux

Paul “MB” Babineaux

Aug 12, 2013

Paul “MB” Babineaux, 73, of Orange, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Babineaux, Billy Babineaux, Brett...

Leon Griffith

Leon Griffith

Aug 10, 2013

Mr. Leon Griffith, 95, of Orange, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Melvin Clifford, Pastor of Christian Life Center in Little Rock, AR. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Don Casey

Don Casey

Aug 10, 2013

Don Casey, 57, of Orange, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as Pallbearers...

Joan Chumley Pittman

Joan Chumley Pittman

Sep 1, 2013

Joan Chumley Pittman, age 77, of Bridge City Texas, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Thursday, September 5, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City;...

Kirk David Guyote

Kirk David Guyote

Aug 31, 2013

Kirk Guyote, 62, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be 11am, Friday, September 6, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Harold Nazworth. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A visitation...

Donald L. Shockley

Donald L. Shockley

Aug 30, 2013

Donald L. Shockley, 75, of Bridge City, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A celebration of life will follow immediately at the Orange Boat Club. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Silsbee,...

Hazel Warren Freeman

Hazel Warren Freeman

Aug 30, 2013

Hazel Warren Freeman, 89, of Natchez, Mississippi, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, at Azalea Manor in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be at 3:30pm, Friday, September 6, 2013, at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Louisiana with interment to follow. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, on November 20, 1923, Hazel was the daughter of...

Patsy Anita Evans

Patsy Anita Evans

Aug 28, 2013

Patsy Anita Evans, 82, of Bridge City passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Saturday, August 31, 2013, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk Ellender and Pastor Mark Bunch. A graveside service will be 2pm, Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Pinecrest Cemetery...

Ronnie J. Bufford

Ronnie J. Bufford

Aug 27, 2013

Ronnie J. Bufford, 50, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at UTMB Health in Galveston. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Benard Woods, pastor of Faith Harbor Church in Little Cypress. A Graveside Service will be 3:30 p.m. at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville....

Boyce “Butch” Kennon Stephenson, Jr.

Boyce “Butch” Kennon Stephenson, Jr.

Aug 26, 2013

Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Jr., 65, of Orange, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, at his residence after a 13 year long battle with cancer. Born in Orange on July 14, 1948, Butch was the son of Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Sr. and Joyce Ann Gunstream. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years and was an Operator at Chevron. Preceded...

Mildred Mary "Millie" Lemoine

Mildred Mary "Millie" Lemoine

Aug 25, 2013

Mildred Mary “Millie” Lemoine, 83, of Bridge City, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steve Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home...

W. Wayland Payne

W. Wayland Payne

Aug 23, 2013

W. Wayland Payne, 76, of Orange, passed Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Conroe. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Pastor Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday and again...

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman

Aug 23, 2013

Wynonah Pattillo Freeman, 85, of the McLewis Community, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas, pastor of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the...

Mary Louise Hollabaugh

Mary Louise Hollabaugh

Aug 22, 2013

Mary Louise Hollabaugh was born 7 January 1923 in Quinton, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma to Mary (Fisher) Hollabaugh and Zoe Jackson Hollabaugh, Sr. The family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma a year and a half later and then to Wichita Kansas in 1927. She graduated from Wichita High School North in the spring of 1941 and went to University of Kansas...

Joyce Mary Wyrick

Joyce Mary Wyrick

Aug 18, 2013

Joyce Mary Wyrick, 69, of Orange, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013, in her home. A celebration of life will be 2pm, Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the American Legion in Orange. Born in Seattle, Washington, on February 19, 1944, Joyce was the daughter of George Carney and Mary (Stephenson) Carney. She was an avid pool player and member of...

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens

Aug 17, 2013

Matalea Marie Todd Stevens, age 83, passed away peacefully at Autumn Leaves of Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, August 17, 2013. She was born March 3, 1930 in Moore, Oklahoma and was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas prior to moving to Grapevine, TX in 2006 to allow her son to help in her care. She was a member of St....

Charles Anthony Cessac

Charles Anthony Cessac

Aug 15, 2013

Charles Anthony Cessac, 48, of Bridge City, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am, Monday, August 19, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm, Sunday at Claybar Funeral...

Judy Ann Caillier

Judy Ann Caillier

Aug 15, 2013

Judy Ann Caillier, 67, of Orange, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, in her home. A graveside service will be 11:30am, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City with burial to follow. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:30pm to 8pm, Friday at Claybar Funeral...

Francis Rawson

Francis Rawson

Aug 13, 2013

Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his home. Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas. He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. After serving in the South Pacific during WWII, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career...

Lercy Joseph Braus

Lercy Joseph Braus

Aug 12, 2013

Lercy Joseph Braus, 89, of Bridge City, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as Pallbearers will be James Braus, Jeff Braus, Brad Braus,...

Paul “MB” Babineaux

Paul “MB” Babineaux

Aug 12, 2013

Paul “MB” Babineaux, 73, of Orange, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Michael Babineaux, Billy Babineaux, Brett...

Leon Griffith

Leon Griffith

Aug 10, 2013

Mr. Leon Griffith, 95, of Orange, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Melvin Clifford, Pastor of Christian Life Center in Little Rock, AR. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Don Casey

Don Casey

Aug 10, 2013

Don Casey, 57, of Orange, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as Pallbearers...

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