Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
James Darrell Royer
Jan 14, 2024
James Darrell Royer James Darrell Royer, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on March 14, 1947, he was the son of Adolph Royer and Genevieve (Foux) Royer. Throughout his career, Darrell served as a security guard for Patriots Security. His commitment to ensuring the safety and...
Sherwin Lynn Williams
Jan 13, 2024
Sherwin Lynn Williams, 71, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Beaumont Healthcare in Beaumont. Sherwin was born on February 18, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas to Dorothy Opal Brown Williams and Bobby Sherwin Williams. He was retired from Texaco and Motiva where he worked for forty years. Years later, Sherwin was a parts runner for...
William D Conway Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
William D. Conway “Bill” passed away January 13, 2024. Bill was born on June 29th, 1928, in Prague, Oklahoma and resided in West Orange, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Conway Sr. and Martha Conway, wife Mary “Pansy” Conway of 52 years, daughter Glenda Vincent, son Mike Conway, and his great-grandchildren, Bennet Vincent and Jade Conway....
Audrey M. Fowler
Jan 13, 2024
Audrey Minyard Fowler, 101, passed away in her sleep January 13, 2024. Audrey was born in Mt. Carmel, Texas on June 11, 1922, to William and Lilly Minyard. Audrey was raised by her Aunt Lula Minyard Owens and Uncle Albert Owens along with her sisters, Ledra and Inez, in Colmesneil, Texas. Audrey moved to Beaumont, Texas after graduating from high...
L.E. "Stump" Weatherford
Jan 11, 2024
L. E. “Stump” Weatherford A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for L. E. “Stump” Weatherford, 77, of Orange, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Antony Paulose officiating. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a meal will be served to all at St....
Jerry Thomas Wilson
Jan 11, 2024
Rev Jerry Thomas Wilson August 22, 1939 to 1-11-24 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David D. Abshire. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Linda Ann Ard
Jan 11, 2024
Linda Ann Ard Linda Ann Ard, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, at her home in Silsbee, Texas Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Jordan of Woodcrest Methodist Church in Lumberton, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park...
Darvin Nick Rothering
Jan 11, 2024
Darvin Nick Rothering, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at a later date at Old Cypress Cemetery. The family will be providing refreshments after the service. Born in Alma, Wisconsin, on September 26,...
Darrell Wayne Woodard
Jan 11, 2024
Darrell Wayne Woodard Darrell Wayne Woodard, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. A remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Deweyville Methodist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 1, 1943, he was the son of James Edwin Woodard and Ruby...
John Douglas Landry
Jan 10, 2024
Stranger to none and friend to many, “Big” John Douglas Landry of Port Neches passed away peacefully while holding his beloved wife’s hand on Jan. 10 at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur at the age of 80. He shared his life with Judi Slack Landry since their first date to a Boy Scout Christmas party in the sixth grade. They...
Dorothy Ann Guilhas
Jan 10, 2024
Dorothy Ann Guilhas Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Gary Keith Fontenot
Jan 10, 2024
Gary Keith Fontenot Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January...
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas
Jan 9, 2024
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas Stephen Arthur Bogoyas, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on January 9, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm with the funeral service directly following at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14th at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Robert Jeffrey Mann
Jan 8, 2024
Robert Jeffrey Mann September 14, 1962 - January 8, 2024 Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along...
Melba J. Harken
Jan 7, 2024
Melba J. Harken was an influential, generous, and visionary woman who adored her family, community, and friends. Her strong faith in God was the foundation that carried her through this life. On January 7th, 2024, the world lost a larger than life exceptional human being. Melba expressed grace and warmth to every person she met. She was clear-eyed about death,...
Alexine Boudreaux Adams
Jan 7, 2024
A life-long resident of Orange, Alexine B. Adams passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Richard Dale "Bubba" Cheatwood Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr. Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be...
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning
Jan 5, 2024
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, age 86, passed into the arms of Jesus from her home in Spring, Texas on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 28, 1937, in Orange, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen...
Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins
Jan 5, 2024
Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on September 11, 1947, he was the son of Willard Perkins and Stella Mae (Verdine) Perkins. Alfred began his career as an insulator and dedicated many years to honing his craft. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alfred's...
Thomas Michael Brennan
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of...
James Darrell Royer
Jan 14, 2024
James Darrell Royer James Darrell Royer, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on March 14, 1947, he was the son of Adolph Royer and Genevieve (Foux) Royer. Throughout his career, Darrell served as a security guard for Patriots Security. His commitment to ensuring the safety and...
Sherwin Lynn Williams
Jan 13, 2024
Sherwin Lynn Williams, 71, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Beaumont Healthcare in Beaumont. Sherwin was born on February 18, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas to Dorothy Opal Brown Williams and Bobby Sherwin Williams. He was retired from Texaco and Motiva where he worked for forty years. Years later, Sherwin was a parts runner for...
William D Conway Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
William D. Conway “Bill” passed away January 13, 2024. Bill was born on June 29th, 1928, in Prague, Oklahoma and resided in West Orange, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Conway Sr. and Martha Conway, wife Mary “Pansy” Conway of 52 years, daughter Glenda Vincent, son Mike Conway, and his great-grandchildren, Bennet Vincent and Jade Conway....
Audrey M. Fowler
Jan 13, 2024
Audrey Minyard Fowler, 101, passed away in her sleep January 13, 2024. Audrey was born in Mt. Carmel, Texas on June 11, 1922, to William and Lilly Minyard. Audrey was raised by her Aunt Lula Minyard Owens and Uncle Albert Owens along with her sisters, Ledra and Inez, in Colmesneil, Texas. Audrey moved to Beaumont, Texas after graduating from high...
L.E. "Stump" Weatherford
Jan 11, 2024
L. E. “Stump” Weatherford A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for L. E. “Stump” Weatherford, 77, of Orange, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Antony Paulose officiating. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a meal will be served to all at St....
Jerry Thomas Wilson
Jan 11, 2024
Rev Jerry Thomas Wilson August 22, 1939 to 1-11-24 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David D. Abshire. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Linda Ann Ard
Jan 11, 2024
Linda Ann Ard Linda Ann Ard, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, at her home in Silsbee, Texas Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Jordan of Woodcrest Methodist Church in Lumberton, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park...
Darvin Nick Rothering
Jan 11, 2024
Darvin Nick Rothering, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at a later date at Old Cypress Cemetery. The family will be providing refreshments after the service. Born in Alma, Wisconsin, on September 26,...
Darrell Wayne Woodard
Jan 11, 2024
Darrell Wayne Woodard Darrell Wayne Woodard, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Holly Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sulphur, Louisiana. A remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Deweyville Methodist Church. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 1, 1943, he was the son of James Edwin Woodard and Ruby...
John Douglas Landry
Jan 10, 2024
Stranger to none and friend to many, “Big” John Douglas Landry of Port Neches passed away peacefully while holding his beloved wife’s hand on Jan. 10 at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur at the age of 80. He shared his life with Judi Slack Landry since their first date to a Boy Scout Christmas party in the sixth grade. They...
Dorothy Ann Guilhas
Jan 10, 2024
Dorothy Ann Guilhas Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Gary Keith Fontenot
Jan 10, 2024
Gary Keith Fontenot Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January...
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas
Jan 9, 2024
Stephen Arthur Bogoyas Stephen Arthur Bogoyas, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on January 9, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm with the funeral service directly following at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14th at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Robert Jeffrey Mann
Jan 8, 2024
Robert Jeffrey Mann September 14, 1962 - January 8, 2024 Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along...
Melba J. Harken
Jan 7, 2024
Melba J. Harken was an influential, generous, and visionary woman who adored her family, community, and friends. Her strong faith in God was the foundation that carried her through this life. On January 7th, 2024, the world lost a larger than life exceptional human being. Melba expressed grace and warmth to every person she met. She was clear-eyed about death,...
Alexine Boudreaux Adams
Jan 7, 2024
A life-long resident of Orange, Alexine B. Adams passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Richard Dale "Bubba" Cheatwood Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr. Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be...
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning
Jan 5, 2024
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, age 86, passed into the arms of Jesus from her home in Spring, Texas on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 28, 1937, in Orange, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen...
Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins
Jan 5, 2024
Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins Alfred Levail (Poochie) Perkins, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on September 11, 1947, he was the son of Willard Perkins and Stella Mae (Verdine) Perkins. Alfred began his career as an insulator and dedicated many years to honing his craft. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alfred's...
Thomas Michael Brennan
Jan 5, 2024
Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of...