Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Robert Lee "Paw" Simonton, Sr.

Robert Lee "Paw" Simonton, Sr.

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Lee “Paw” Simonton, Sr. 

Robert Lee “Paw” Simonton, Sr., 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2024, at home surrounded by family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches....

Norma Peveto Toohey

Norma Peveto Toohey

Sep 12, 2024

Norma Peveto “Gingo” Toohey

Norma Peveto “Gingo” Toohey, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Cherished Years in Orange. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The service will be officiated by her son in law, David Lilley, Pastor of Woodlands Church, Longville, Louisiana. Burial will follow...

Debra Sue Manshack

Debra Sue Manshack

Sep 10, 2024

Debra Sue Manshack

Debbie Sue Manshack, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Houston with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 15,...

Robert Baca, Jr.

Robert Baca, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Robert Baca, Jr.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 22, 1966, Robert was the son of Robert and Marcelina Baca. Robert lived a life marked by dedication to his family and a passionate pursuit of personal excellence. Robert enjoyed a fulfilling career at Motiva, where his character forged deep friendships and relationships with his colleagues. 

 He was a graduate of West Orange...

Coby Lynn Granger

Coby Lynn Granger

Sep 4, 2024

Coby Lynn Granger

Coby Lynn Granger 39 of Orangefield Texas, went to be with His Lord and Savior September 4th, 2024, at his home on Granger Lane.

Coby Lynn was born on May 31, 1985, in Orange, Texas, his parents are Thomas and Peggy Granger. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Deana Hardy Granger, his brother, Thomas “Little Tommy”...

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Sep 3, 2024

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Roger Lopez, Sr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2024, at home. 

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in...

Jimmy Ray Burnitt

Jimmy Ray Burnitt

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmy Ray Burnitt, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2024, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Glen James. Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.

 Visitation will be from 5:00...

Linda Kay Robertson

Linda Kay Robertson

Sep 1, 2024

Linda Kay Robertson

Linda Kay Robertson, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2024, at home.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Weaver. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00...

Kevin Adam "Kevo" Swarers

Kevin Adam "Kevo" Swarers

Aug 31, 2024

Kevin “Kevo” Adam Swarers, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2024. 

 Visitation will begin prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Weaver. 

 Born on June 30, 1979, in Orange,...

Mary Jo McClain

Mary Jo McClain

Aug 30, 2024

Mary Jo Wiler McClain

On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Mary Jo Wiler McClain, 98, of Bridge City transitioned to Heaven, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will by held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Pastor Samuel Karunanithi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6,...

Florence Winifred Bales Ward

Florence Winifred Bales Ward

Aug 30, 2024



Florence Winifred Bales Ward, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston,...

Kenneth "Ken" Adolph Hryhorchuk

Kenneth "Ken" Adolph Hryhorchuk

Aug 28, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Adolph Hryhorchuk

Kenneth Adolph Hryhorchuk, 61, of Orange, Texas, was brought to his eternal home and made whole on August 28, 2024, from his home after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Robert “Bucky” White. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.

Visitation...

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Aug 27, 2024

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Troy Joseph Monceaux, 56, of Groves, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray, Reverend Dennis Clark, Reverend Mark Whitehead, Reverend Ken Gurley, and Reverend Mark Hughes. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 

Visitation will...

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Aug 26, 2024

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Byard Hunter Grubbs, 21, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 1, 2003, he was the son of William Grubbs and Anita Hunter Grubbs. Though Hunter had a tough exterior, if you were fortunate enough to know him you would find he had a big...

Glenda Faye McCauley

Glenda Faye McCauley

Aug 25, 2024

Glenda Faye McCauley

Glenda Faye McCauley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.

 

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar...

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr., 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. 

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. 

Born in Orange, Texas, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Calvin W. Stakes, Sr. and...

Stephen Piccone

Stephen Piccone

Aug 21, 2024

Stephen Piccone, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2024, in Houston, Texas. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Orange Boating Club at 2206 Dupont Dr, Orange, TX 77630. 

 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1963, he was the son of Joseph M. Piccone and Elizabeth...

Thelma Jean Hebert

Thelma Jean Hebert

Aug 21, 2024

Thelma Jean Hebert

Thelma Jean Hebert, 86, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.  

Thelma will be placed in her final resting place in Wetumka, Oklahoma, at a later date.

Born in Honey Grove, Texas, on June 20, 1938, she was the daughter of Fred Sanders and Audie Mae Patterson. Thelma devoted her life to her...

Joey Suire

Joey Suire

Aug 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we announce the passing of Alvin Joseph Suire who left this world on August 20, 2024 at the age of 67. Joey was an irreplaceable part of his family, known for laid back nature, protective heart, and a helping hand to all those around him. 

 Throughout his life, Joey loved fiercely and...

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Aug 20, 2024

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Joanna Margaret Trotti, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2024, in Orange.  

A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. 

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 14, 1937, she was the daughter of Hershel Lindsey and Henrietta (Lindsey) Gibbs. Joanna dedicated her life...

Robert Lee "Paw" Simonton, Sr.

Robert Lee "Paw" Simonton, Sr.

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Lee “Paw” Simonton, Sr. 

Robert Lee “Paw” Simonton, Sr., 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2024, at home surrounded by family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches....

Norma Peveto Toohey

Norma Peveto Toohey

Sep 12, 2024

Norma Peveto “Gingo” Toohey

Norma Peveto “Gingo” Toohey, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Cherished Years in Orange. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The service will be officiated by her son in law, David Lilley, Pastor of Woodlands Church, Longville, Louisiana. Burial will follow...

Debra Sue Manshack

Debra Sue Manshack

Sep 10, 2024

Debra Sue Manshack

Debbie Sue Manshack, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Houston with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 15,...

Robert Baca, Jr.

Robert Baca, Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Robert Baca, Jr.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 22, 1966, Robert was the son of Robert and Marcelina Baca. Robert lived a life marked by dedication to his family and a passionate pursuit of personal excellence. Robert enjoyed a fulfilling career at Motiva, where his character forged deep friendships and relationships with his colleagues. 

 He was a graduate of West Orange...

Coby Lynn Granger

Coby Lynn Granger

Sep 4, 2024

Coby Lynn Granger

Coby Lynn Granger 39 of Orangefield Texas, went to be with His Lord and Savior September 4th, 2024, at his home on Granger Lane.

Coby Lynn was born on May 31, 1985, in Orange, Texas, his parents are Thomas and Peggy Granger. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Deana Hardy Granger, his brother, Thomas “Little Tommy”...

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Sep 3, 2024

Roger Lopez, Sr.

Roger Lopez, Sr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2024, at home. 

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in...

Jimmy Ray Burnitt

Jimmy Ray Burnitt

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmy Ray Burnitt, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2024, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Glen James. Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.

 Visitation will be from 5:00...

Linda Kay Robertson

Linda Kay Robertson

Sep 1, 2024

Linda Kay Robertson

Linda Kay Robertson, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2024, at home.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Weaver. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00...

Kevin Adam "Kevo" Swarers

Kevin Adam "Kevo" Swarers

Aug 31, 2024

Kevin “Kevo” Adam Swarers, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2024. 

 Visitation will begin prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Shane Weaver. 

 Born on June 30, 1979, in Orange,...

Mary Jo McClain

Mary Jo McClain

Aug 30, 2024

Mary Jo Wiler McClain

On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, Mary Jo Wiler McClain, 98, of Bridge City transitioned to Heaven, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will by held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Pastor Samuel Karunanithi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6,...

Florence Winifred Bales Ward

Florence Winifred Bales Ward

Aug 30, 2024



Florence Winifred Bales Ward, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Galveston,...

Kenneth "Ken" Adolph Hryhorchuk

Kenneth "Ken" Adolph Hryhorchuk

Aug 28, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Adolph Hryhorchuk

Kenneth Adolph Hryhorchuk, 61, of Orange, Texas, was brought to his eternal home and made whole on August 28, 2024, from his home after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Robert “Bucky” White. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.

Visitation...

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Aug 27, 2024

Troy Joseph Monceaux

Troy Joseph Monceaux, 56, of Groves, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2024, at United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray, Reverend Dennis Clark, Reverend Mark Whitehead, Reverend Ken Gurley, and Reverend Mark Hughes. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 

Visitation will...

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Aug 26, 2024

Byard Hunter Grubbs

Byard Hunter Grubbs, 21, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 1, 2003, he was the son of William Grubbs and Anita Hunter Grubbs. Though Hunter had a tough exterior, if you were fortunate enough to know him you would find he had a big...

Glenda Faye McCauley

Glenda Faye McCauley

Aug 25, 2024

Glenda Faye McCauley

Glenda Faye McCauley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton County, Texas.

 

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar...

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr.

Calvin Walter Stakes, Jr., 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. 

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, Texas. 

Born in Orange, Texas, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Calvin W. Stakes, Sr. and...

Stephen Piccone

Stephen Piccone

Aug 21, 2024

Stephen Piccone, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2024, in Houston, Texas. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Orange Boating Club at 2206 Dupont Dr, Orange, TX 77630. 

 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1963, he was the son of Joseph M. Piccone and Elizabeth...

Thelma Jean Hebert

Thelma Jean Hebert

Aug 21, 2024

Thelma Jean Hebert

Thelma Jean Hebert, 86, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.  

Thelma will be placed in her final resting place in Wetumka, Oklahoma, at a later date.

Born in Honey Grove, Texas, on June 20, 1938, she was the daughter of Fred Sanders and Audie Mae Patterson. Thelma devoted her life to her...

Joey Suire

Joey Suire

Aug 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we announce the passing of Alvin Joseph Suire who left this world on August 20, 2024 at the age of 67. Joey was an irreplaceable part of his family, known for laid back nature, protective heart, and a helping hand to all those around him. 

 Throughout his life, Joey loved fiercely and...

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Aug 20, 2024

Joanna Margaret Trotti

Joanna Margaret Trotti, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2024, in Orange.  

A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. 

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 14, 1937, she was the daughter of Hershel Lindsey and Henrietta (Lindsey) Gibbs. Joanna dedicated her life...

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