Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Stephen Ray Sanders
May 21, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Ray Sanders , age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after an almost twenty years courageous living with Parkinson’s Disease. During that time he never once complained or gave up and ALWAYS had a smile on his face. He was born October 22, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Carl H. Sanders...
Connie Clark Velasquez
May 19, 2024
Connie Clark Velasquez
Connie Clark Velasquez, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church at 3274 Little Cypress Dr, Orange, TX 77632. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Inurnment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn at 2312 Irving...
Rena Claire Brannon
May 19, 2024
Rena Claire Brannon
Rena Claire Brannon, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Port Arthur Medical Center in Port Arthur.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 4, 1946, she was the daughter of Edwin Quinn and Lucille Norris Quinn. Rena lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Her selfless nature and unwavering kindness...
Lena M. Dodson
May 19, 2024
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at...
Ernest Paul Dronnet
May 18, 2024
Ernest Paul Dronnet
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00...
Mollie Elaine Willis
May 17, 2024
Mollie E. Willis
Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Friends and former co-workers are...
Grayson Scott Journeay
May 16, 2024
Grayson Scott Journeay
Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024.
Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay. He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his...
Mary Diana Bowman
May 12, 2024
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge...
Mary Elizabeth Hardin
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her...
Ray Hearn
May 11, 2024
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Childress
May 9, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 5, 1962, he was the son of Jerry Childress and Alita Childress. Kenny...
Lucille Marie Nichols
May 9, 2024
Lucille Marie Nichols
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green
May 8, 2024
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary....
Daniel Albert "Dan" Hock
May 3, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024, at home.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Buddy Hock and Connie Hock. Dan was a man...
Robert "Rock" Rothrock
May 1, 2024
Robert “Rock” Rothrock
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church Slade Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. A private family burial will be held prior to the service with military honors provided...
Levi Alexander Brown
Apr 30, 2024
Levi Alexander Brown peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.
Levi was the precious son of Joshua and Mayajean Brown. Far too perfect for this world, he only knew the love beyond measure his family surrounded him in. Levi touched the lives of those blessed to know his sweet presence and will continue to remain in the...
Carroll James Benoit
Apr 27, 2024
In loving memory of Carroll Benoit, fondly known as "Charlie”, to his close friends and family, who peacefully departed this world on the morning of April 27, 2024. Born on April 19, 1934, he was a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carroll was the embodiment of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Danetta Elkins
Apr 26, 2024
Danetta Elkins
Danetta Elkins, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Beaumont.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Starks, Louisiana, on June 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Sherman Ashworth and Mary Johnson Ashworth. Danetta worked in home healthcare to...
Xavier Charles Nelson
Apr 26, 2024
Xavier Charles Nelson
Xavier Charles Nelson, 7 weeks, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Houston.
The family will hold a memorial on May 18th, 2024, at Commonground Church in Bridge City at 4pm.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 7, 2024, he was the son of Dondie Nelson and O’Ryann Taylor. He was cherished and awaited with immense love and...
Wynona Ann Johnson
Apr 26, 2024
Wynona Ann Johnson
Wynona Ann Johnson, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas.
Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of T.J. Permenter and Walline Wynona (Clark) Permenter. Wynona dedicated many years of her life working as a lunch lady at Mauriceville Middle School. Her commitment to...
Stephen Ray Sanders
May 21, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Ray Sanders , age 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after an almost twenty years courageous living with Parkinson’s Disease. During that time he never once complained or gave up and ALWAYS had a smile on his face. He was born October 22, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Carl H. Sanders...
Connie Clark Velasquez
May 19, 2024
Connie Clark Velasquez
Connie Clark Velasquez, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church at 3274 Little Cypress Dr, Orange, TX 77632. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Inurnment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn at 2312 Irving...
Rena Claire Brannon
May 19, 2024
Rena Claire Brannon
Rena Claire Brannon, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Port Arthur Medical Center in Port Arthur.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 4, 1946, she was the daughter of Edwin Quinn and Lucille Norris Quinn. Rena lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Her selfless nature and unwavering kindness...
Lena M. Dodson
May 19, 2024
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at...
Ernest Paul Dronnet
May 18, 2024
Ernest Paul Dronnet
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00...
Mollie Elaine Willis
May 17, 2024
Mollie E. Willis
Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Friends and former co-workers are...
Grayson Scott Journeay
May 16, 2024
Grayson Scott Journeay
Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024.
Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay. He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his...
Mary Diana Bowman
May 12, 2024
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge...
Mary Elizabeth Hardin
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her...
Ray Hearn
May 11, 2024
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Childress
May 9, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 5, 1962, he was the son of Jerry Childress and Alita Childress. Kenny...
Lucille Marie Nichols
May 9, 2024
Lucille Marie Nichols
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green
May 8, 2024
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary....
Daniel Albert "Dan" Hock
May 3, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024, at home.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Buddy Hock and Connie Hock. Dan was a man...
Robert "Rock" Rothrock
May 1, 2024
Robert “Rock” Rothrock
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church Slade Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. A private family burial will be held prior to the service with military honors provided...
Levi Alexander Brown
Apr 30, 2024
Levi Alexander Brown peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.
Levi was the precious son of Joshua and Mayajean Brown. Far too perfect for this world, he only knew the love beyond measure his family surrounded him in. Levi touched the lives of those blessed to know his sweet presence and will continue to remain in the...
Carroll James Benoit
Apr 27, 2024
In loving memory of Carroll Benoit, fondly known as "Charlie”, to his close friends and family, who peacefully departed this world on the morning of April 27, 2024. Born on April 19, 1934, he was a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carroll was the embodiment of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Danetta Elkins
Apr 26, 2024
Danetta Elkins
Danetta Elkins, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Beaumont.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Starks, Louisiana, on June 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Sherman Ashworth and Mary Johnson Ashworth. Danetta worked in home healthcare to...
Xavier Charles Nelson
Apr 26, 2024
Xavier Charles Nelson
Xavier Charles Nelson, 7 weeks, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Houston.
The family will hold a memorial on May 18th, 2024, at Commonground Church in Bridge City at 4pm.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 7, 2024, he was the son of Dondie Nelson and O’Ryann Taylor. He was cherished and awaited with immense love and...
Wynona Ann Johnson
Apr 26, 2024
Wynona Ann Johnson
Wynona Ann Johnson, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas.
Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of T.J. Permenter and Walline Wynona (Clark) Permenter. Wynona dedicated many years of her life working as a lunch lady at Mauriceville Middle School. Her commitment to...
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