Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Cheryl Ann Alexion
Apr 25, 2024
Cheryl Ann Alexion, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Born in Atlas, Oklahoma, on August 14, 1956, she was the daughter of George Donald Alexion, Sr. and Hazel Hatcher Alexion. Cheryl was a graduate of Dougherty High School in Albany, Georgia, where she laid the foundation for...
John Thomas Trahan
Apr 23, 2024
John Thomas Trahan, aged 60, of Orange, TX, was tragically taken from us on April 23, 2024, in a devastating auto accident. Born on June 23, 1963, John spent most of his life in or near the town he cherished, making significant contributions through his skilled work as a Senior Piping Designer and other roles in the engineering and construction...
Mary Lou Murphy
Apr 23, 2024
Mary Lou Murphy, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2024, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.
Born in Ged, Louisiana, on July 13, 1931, she was the daughter of Ira Guidry and Alta (Chesson) Guidry. Mary found delight...
Dale Arthur Huston
Apr 22, 2024
Dale Arthur Huston of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Hospital at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, on January 26, 1937, he was the son of Ralph Huston and Carrie Reifsnyder Huston. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was a standout athlete excelling on the football field. His commitment to...
Mike James Turner
Apr 22, 2024
Michael James Turner, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at the VFW in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 2, 1967, he was the son of Jerry Franklin Turner and Gracie (Owers) Turner. Mike was a man of...
Clarence Phillip Williams
Apr 21, 2024
C.P. Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2024, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Brian. Burial will follow at Farmer Cemetery in Silsbee.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at...
Harry Louis Stephens
Apr 21, 2024
Our beloved husband and father, Harry Louis Stephens, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, leaving us lost and heartbroken. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October 14, 1941, to Louis Malcolm and Marion Velma Stephens. He had a very modest upbringing with few opportunities; but with grit, determination, and perseverance, he rose above great hardship to become a man who was larger than life and a hero to us all.
At 17, he joined the...
Janice Marie Simmons
Apr 20, 2024
Janice Marie Simmons, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother of Orange County Cowboy Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Gerald Owen Decker
Apr 19, 2024
Gerald Owen Decker died April 19, 2024 at Harbor Hospice. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City Saturday April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Bruce Vernon McClelland
Apr 18, 2024
Bruce Vernon McClelland, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 9, 1956, he was the son of Vernon McClelland and Maggie (Cooper) McClelland.
Throughout his life, Bruce found joy in the simple things. He was a regular at Whataburger where he would meet a few of his friends every Tuesday for...
Faron Blake Wilson
Apr 18, 2024
Faron Blake Wilson, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist...
James "Pat" Voight
Apr 18, 2024
James “Pat” Voight
James “Pat” Voight, 79, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be James Moore and Reverend Joe Worley with First Baptist Church in Groves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will...
Charlotte Camille Raybon
Apr 15, 2024
Charlotte Camille Raybon
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15. 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,...
Linda Sue Friend
Apr 15, 2024
Linda Sue Friend, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab Center in Vidor, Texas.
Born in Corsicana, Texas, on May 21, 1945, she was the daughter of Alton Everitt Deskin and Louise Calkins Deskin. Linda enjoyed a long career with Walmart, allowing her to meet and befriend many, which she eventually retired from....
Mary Ann McDivitt
Apr 15, 2024
Mary Ann McDivitt, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Olean, New York, on December 15, 1942, she was the daughter of George Bish and Margaret Johnson Bish. Mary Ann dedicated herself to her work as a secretary at Checci News Agency, starting from her teenage years until her well-deserved retirement. Her dedication...
Althie Chrystelle Lingo
Apr 15, 2024
Althie Chrystelle Lingo, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange with Mr. Tony Goins officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Marjorie Ann Frederick
Apr 14, 2024
Marjorie Ann Frederick, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 14, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery, Deweyville, Texas..
Born in Deridder, Louisiana, on January 22, 1944, she was the daughter of William “Bill” Whitaker and Helen Gill Whitaker. Margie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many....
Stacy Darlene Menard
Apr 14, 2024
Stacy Darlene Menard, 52, of Orangefield, Texas passed away surrounded by her family on April 14, 2024 at Houston Methodist Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Stacy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Steve Menard Jr., her daughters Sydnee Allison and Sadie Menard, her granddaughter Elowen Allison, her parents Eddie and Lynda Hollis, her brother Brian...
Billy Edgar Goodman
Apr 12, 2024
Billy Edgar Goodman, 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, at home.
Graveside services will be held at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Skipperville, Alabama, on September 30, 1944, he was the son of William Goodman and...
Violet Lorraine Hunt
Apr 12, 2024
Violet “Sissy” Padgett Hunt, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
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Cheryl Ann Alexion
Apr 25, 2024
Cheryl Ann Alexion, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Born in Atlas, Oklahoma, on August 14, 1956, she was the daughter of George Donald Alexion, Sr. and Hazel Hatcher Alexion. Cheryl was a graduate of Dougherty High School in Albany, Georgia, where she laid the foundation for...
John Thomas Trahan
Apr 23, 2024
John Thomas Trahan, aged 60, of Orange, TX, was tragically taken from us on April 23, 2024, in a devastating auto accident. Born on June 23, 1963, John spent most of his life in or near the town he cherished, making significant contributions through his skilled work as a Senior Piping Designer and other roles in the engineering and construction...
Mary Lou Murphy
Apr 23, 2024
Mary Lou Murphy, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2024, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.
Born in Ged, Louisiana, on July 13, 1931, she was the daughter of Ira Guidry and Alta (Chesson) Guidry. Mary found delight...
Dale Arthur Huston
Apr 22, 2024
Dale Arthur Huston of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Hospital at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, on January 26, 1937, he was the son of Ralph Huston and Carrie Reifsnyder Huston. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was a standout athlete excelling on the football field. His commitment to...
Mike James Turner
Apr 22, 2024
Michael James Turner, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at the VFW in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on November 2, 1967, he was the son of Jerry Franklin Turner and Gracie (Owers) Turner. Mike was a man of...
Clarence Phillip Williams
Apr 21, 2024
C.P. Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2024, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Brian. Burial will follow at Farmer Cemetery in Silsbee.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at...
Harry Louis Stephens
Apr 21, 2024
Our beloved husband and father, Harry Louis Stephens, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, leaving us lost and heartbroken. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October 14, 1941, to Louis Malcolm and Marion Velma Stephens. He had a very modest upbringing with few opportunities; but with grit, determination, and perseverance, he rose above great hardship to become a man who was larger than life and a hero to us all.
At 17, he joined the...
Janice Marie Simmons
Apr 20, 2024
Janice Marie Simmons, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother of Orange County Cowboy Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Gerald Owen Decker
Apr 19, 2024
Gerald Owen Decker died April 19, 2024 at Harbor Hospice. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City Saturday April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Bruce Vernon McClelland
Apr 18, 2024
Bruce Vernon McClelland, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 9, 1956, he was the son of Vernon McClelland and Maggie (Cooper) McClelland.
Throughout his life, Bruce found joy in the simple things. He was a regular at Whataburger where he would meet a few of his friends every Tuesday for...
Faron Blake Wilson
Apr 18, 2024
Faron Blake Wilson, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist...
James "Pat" Voight
Apr 18, 2024
James “Pat” Voight
James “Pat” Voight, 79, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be James Moore and Reverend Joe Worley with First Baptist Church in Groves. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will...
Charlotte Camille Raybon
Apr 15, 2024
Charlotte Camille Raybon
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15. 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,...
Linda Sue Friend
Apr 15, 2024
Linda Sue Friend, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Vidor Health and Rehab Center in Vidor, Texas.
Born in Corsicana, Texas, on May 21, 1945, she was the daughter of Alton Everitt Deskin and Louise Calkins Deskin. Linda enjoyed a long career with Walmart, allowing her to meet and befriend many, which she eventually retired from....
Mary Ann McDivitt
Apr 15, 2024
Mary Ann McDivitt, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Olean, New York, on December 15, 1942, she was the daughter of George Bish and Margaret Johnson Bish. Mary Ann dedicated herself to her work as a secretary at Checci News Agency, starting from her teenage years until her well-deserved retirement. Her dedication...
Althie Chrystelle Lingo
Apr 15, 2024
Althie Chrystelle Lingo, 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange with Mr. Tony Goins officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Marjorie Ann Frederick
Apr 14, 2024
Marjorie Ann Frederick, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 14, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Deweyville Cemetery, Deweyville, Texas..
Born in Deridder, Louisiana, on January 22, 1944, she was the daughter of William “Bill” Whitaker and Helen Gill Whitaker. Margie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many....
Stacy Darlene Menard
Apr 14, 2024
Stacy Darlene Menard, 52, of Orangefield, Texas passed away surrounded by her family on April 14, 2024 at Houston Methodist Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Stacy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Steve Menard Jr., her daughters Sydnee Allison and Sadie Menard, her granddaughter Elowen Allison, her parents Eddie and Lynda Hollis, her brother Brian...
Billy Edgar Goodman
Apr 12, 2024
Billy Edgar Goodman, 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, at home.
Graveside services will be held at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Skipperville, Alabama, on September 30, 1944, he was the son of William Goodman and...
Violet Lorraine Hunt
Apr 12, 2024
Violet “Sissy” Padgett Hunt, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
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