Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Phillip Mark Thomasson
Jun 24, 2024
Phillip Mark Thomasson
Phillip Mark Thomasson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in Houston on June 24. He was born in Borger, Texas on April 30, 1957, to Fred and Kay Thomasson. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Thomasson, and brother Mike. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathy Wood Thomasson, daughter Jennifer and son Dean Thomasson....
Jacob Phillip Martin
Jun 22, 2024
Jacob Phillip Martin
Jacob Phillip Martin, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be his son, Reverend Darrell Martin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Rickie Dean Marshall
Jun 21, 2024
Rickie Dean Marshall, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Clinton, Indiana, on September 28, 1948, he was the son of Vernon Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall (Newnum). Rickie proudly served for the United States Army. He later went to work as a pipefitter for Turner Industries. Rickie was a simple,...
Harold McDonald
Jun 20, 2024
Harold McDonald
Harold McDonald, 91 years old of Orange, Tx. was called to his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2024, in Lumberton, Tx. at The Haven Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00...
Eddie Lamar Hawkins
Jun 17, 2024
Eddie Lamar Hawkins
Eddie Lamar Hawkins, 65, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell.
A memorial gathering will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in...
Shirley Ann Jones
Jun 17, 2024
Shirley Ann Jones
Shirley Ann Jones, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024,...
Carolyn Ann Sonnier
Jun 17, 2024
Carolyn Ann Sonnier, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on June 17th, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home with a Rosary to...
Rick "R.J." Jerald Hampton
Jun 16, 2024
Rick “R.J.” Jerald Hampton
Rick “R.J.” Jerald Hampton, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 22, 2024, at Outlaw Bible Church on Hwy 12 in Mauriceville.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on December 25, 1986, he was the son of Rick Jerald Hampton and Teresa Jefferson (Callahan). R.J. was known for...
Shawn Dylan Dreyer
Jun 16, 2024
Shawn Dylan Dreyer
Shawn Dylan Dreyer, 21, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Starks, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Shayne Gonzales. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 28,...
Judy Ellen (Frair) Herb
Jun 16, 2024
Judy Ellen (Frair) Herb
Judy Ellen (Frain) Herb, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Judy was born in Norwich, New York, on April 14, 1944. She was the third and last child of Walter J. Frair and Vivian (Potter) Frair. She was very involved in the Methodist Church growing up, singing in the...
Raymond Earl McCray
Jun 15, 2024
Raymond Earl McCray
Raymond Earl McCray made his final trip on earth to go be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2024, succumbing to Hairy-cell Leukemia and Melanoma cancer at age 77. Our families will greatly miss “Private Huckleberry” Raymond, especially his wife, "General Huckleberry”, their own little inside joke. Our Great Maker has called him home and...
Clarence Moore
Jun 13, 2024
Clarence Moore
Clarence Moore, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born on February 27, 1934, he was the son of Demos Moore and Louella Moore (Johnson). Clarence was a very good person and a great friend to have, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. He proudly served in the United States...
Rachel Marie Curry
Jun 11, 2024
Rachel Marie Curry
Rachel Marie Curry, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Victoria, Texas, on July 30, 1971, she was the daughter of Joe Aleman, Jr. and Sandra (Baros) Ross. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was known her warm and caring nature, always...
Tom Hardy
Jun 7, 2024
Tom Hardy
In loving memory of Tom Hardy, 87 of Orange, Texas, who passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Jefferson Skilled Nursing Home in Beaumont, Texas.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tom will be laid to rest at Cushing Cemetery surrounded by his family.
Born in...
John Henry Williams
Jun 6, 2024
John Henry Williams
John Henry Williams, 76, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June...
Charles Wesley "Charlie" Phillips
Jun 5, 2024
Charles Wesley Phillips
Charles “Charlie” Wesley Phillips, 89, was called to his Heavenly Father on June 5, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born with a servant’s heart and the desire to help others, Charlie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Charlie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patsy Phillips, daughter Jody Broussard, son Wade Phillips and wife Theresa, second...
Leida Alicia Garcia
Jun 1, 2024
Leida Alicia Garcia
Leida Alicia Garcia, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, with a Rosary being said at 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in San Nicolas De Los Garzas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on June 14, 1968, she...
Granville Louis Bland
May 31, 2024
Granville “Louis” Bland, 82, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2024, at his home in Orangefield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m....
Richard "Ricky" Allen Vincent
May 30, 2024
Richard “Ricky” Allen Vincent , 62, of Village Mills, Texas, succumbed to his battle with cancer on May 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 12, 1962, he was the son of Basil Vincent and Marcia Rooney...
L.J. Doucet
May 24, 2024
Albert “LJ” Joseph Doucet, 82, of Bridge City, TX passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Groves, TX.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio with Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, TX.
Visitation will be at...
Phillip Mark Thomasson
Jun 24, 2024
Phillip Mark Thomasson
Phillip Mark Thomasson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in Houston on June 24. He was born in Borger, Texas on April 30, 1957, to Fred and Kay Thomasson. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Thomasson, and brother Mike. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathy Wood Thomasson, daughter Jennifer and son Dean Thomasson....
Jacob Phillip Martin
Jun 22, 2024
Jacob Phillip Martin
Jacob Phillip Martin, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be his son, Reverend Darrell Martin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Rickie Dean Marshall
Jun 21, 2024
Rickie Dean Marshall, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Clinton, Indiana, on September 28, 1948, he was the son of Vernon Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall (Newnum). Rickie proudly served for the United States Army. He later went to work as a pipefitter for Turner Industries. Rickie was a simple,...
Harold McDonald
Jun 20, 2024
Harold McDonald
Harold McDonald, 91 years old of Orange, Tx. was called to his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2024, in Lumberton, Tx. at The Haven Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00...
Eddie Lamar Hawkins
Jun 17, 2024
Eddie Lamar Hawkins
Eddie Lamar Hawkins, 65, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell.
A memorial gathering will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in...
Shirley Ann Jones
Jun 17, 2024
Shirley Ann Jones
Shirley Ann Jones, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024,...
Carolyn Ann Sonnier
Jun 17, 2024
Carolyn Ann Sonnier, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on June 17th, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home with a Rosary to...
Rick "R.J." Jerald Hampton
Jun 16, 2024
Rick “R.J.” Jerald Hampton
Rick “R.J.” Jerald Hampton, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 22, 2024, at Outlaw Bible Church on Hwy 12 in Mauriceville.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on December 25, 1986, he was the son of Rick Jerald Hampton and Teresa Jefferson (Callahan). R.J. was known for...
Shawn Dylan Dreyer
Jun 16, 2024
Shawn Dylan Dreyer
Shawn Dylan Dreyer, 21, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Starks, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Shayne Gonzales. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 28,...
Judy Ellen (Frair) Herb
Jun 16, 2024
Judy Ellen (Frair) Herb
Judy Ellen (Frain) Herb, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Judy was born in Norwich, New York, on April 14, 1944. She was the third and last child of Walter J. Frair and Vivian (Potter) Frair. She was very involved in the Methodist Church growing up, singing in the...
Raymond Earl McCray
Jun 15, 2024
Raymond Earl McCray
Raymond Earl McCray made his final trip on earth to go be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2024, succumbing to Hairy-cell Leukemia and Melanoma cancer at age 77. Our families will greatly miss “Private Huckleberry” Raymond, especially his wife, "General Huckleberry”, their own little inside joke. Our Great Maker has called him home and...
Clarence Moore
Jun 13, 2024
Clarence Moore
Clarence Moore, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born on February 27, 1934, he was the son of Demos Moore and Louella Moore (Johnson). Clarence was a very good person and a great friend to have, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. He proudly served in the United States...
Rachel Marie Curry
Jun 11, 2024
Rachel Marie Curry
Rachel Marie Curry, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Victoria, Texas, on July 30, 1971, she was the daughter of Joe Aleman, Jr. and Sandra (Baros) Ross. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was known her warm and caring nature, always...
Tom Hardy
Jun 7, 2024
Tom Hardy
In loving memory of Tom Hardy, 87 of Orange, Texas, who passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Jefferson Skilled Nursing Home in Beaumont, Texas.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tom will be laid to rest at Cushing Cemetery surrounded by his family.
Born in...
John Henry Williams
Jun 6, 2024
John Henry Williams
John Henry Williams, 76, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June...
Charles Wesley "Charlie" Phillips
Jun 5, 2024
Charles Wesley Phillips
Charles “Charlie” Wesley Phillips, 89, was called to his Heavenly Father on June 5, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born with a servant’s heart and the desire to help others, Charlie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Charlie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patsy Phillips, daughter Jody Broussard, son Wade Phillips and wife Theresa, second...
Leida Alicia Garcia
Jun 1, 2024
Leida Alicia Garcia
Leida Alicia Garcia, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, with a Rosary being said at 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in San Nicolas De Los Garzas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on June 14, 1968, she...
Granville Louis Bland
May 31, 2024
Granville “Louis” Bland, 82, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2024, at his home in Orangefield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m....
Richard "Ricky" Allen Vincent
May 30, 2024
Richard “Ricky” Allen Vincent , 62, of Village Mills, Texas, succumbed to his battle with cancer on May 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 12, 1962, he was the son of Basil Vincent and Marcia Rooney...
L.J. Doucet
May 24, 2024
Albert “LJ” Joseph Doucet, 82, of Bridge City, TX passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Groves, TX.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio with Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, TX.
Visitation will be at...



