Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Brandon D. Willingham
Jan 3, 2024
Brandon D. Willingham Brandon D. Willingham died on January 3rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was known for his practical jokes and funny disposition. He suffered a lifetime of diabetes and later in life kidney failure. Brandon was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1964. He shared an adventurous life with his friends, never failing a dare and...
Gerald Leroy Sears
Jan 3, 2024
Gerald Leroy Sears Gerald Leroy Sears, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1943, and raised in West Virginia, he was the son of John Roscoe Sears, Jr. and Marguerite (Lamb) Sears. Gerald was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and he displayed bravery and...
Donald Ray Simpson
Jan 1, 2024
Donald Ray “De’Bo” Simpson Donald Ray "De'Bo" Simpson was born, September 5, 1963 to the late parents of Jimmy L. Budwine and Annie Belle Ceasar. He was the oldest siblings of five boys. On January 1st of 2024, at 5:05 pm, at The Medical Center of Southeast, TX, Donald Ray "De'Bo" Simpson was called to his eternal home to be...
Linda Irene Squyres
Jan 1, 2024
Linda Irene Squyres Linda Irene Squyres, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2024. Born in Ranger, Texas, on May 29, 1938, she was the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Roy Plumley and Faye Plumley. Linda was a remarkable individual who lived a life filled with passion and creativity. She loved painting and drawing anything that sparked her imagination....
Clifton Lavon(Bill) Dorsey, Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
Clifton Lavon (Bill) Dorsey, Sr. Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas passed from this life into the portals of heaven, December 31, 2023. He was born to Amos Leonard Dorsey and Vira Parrish Dorsey in East Texas, October 10, 1933. Known as “Bill” to family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents A. L. and...
Billy Brown Bradley
Dec 31, 2023
Billy Brown Bradley of Orange, TX passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2023. He was born June 16, 1932 to Brownie Everett Bradley and Flossie Finetta Hayes Bradley in Pineville, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Curtice Lee Bradley and Wilbur Hayes Bradley. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 72...
Mary Ruth Brown Frazier
Dec 30, 2023
Mary Ruth Brown Frazier Mary Ruth Brown Frazier, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...
Nancy Susan Martin
Dec 29, 2023
Nancy Susan Chester Monson Martin of Orange passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024...
Linda Lee Currie
Dec 27, 2023
Linda Lee Currie, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Hazel Ann Norris
Dec 27, 2023
Hazel Ann Norris Hazel Ann Norris, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at home. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on September 6,...
Irene Marie Stevens
Dec 27, 2023
Irene Marie Stevens Irene Marie Stevens, 96, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens...
Tommy Lynn Day
Dec 26, 2023
Celebrating the Life of Tommy Lynn Day November 9, 1929 – December 26, 2023 Tommy Lynn Day passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023, at his home in Bevil Oaks, Texas, at the age of 94. He was born on November 9, 1929, at home in Center, Texas, to Jiles Cicero Day and Mildred Clyde Carlisle. He...
Cecile Louise Berard
Dec 26, 2023
Cecile Louise Bourgeois Berard, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...
Dale Edward Forse
Dec 25, 2023
Dale Edward Forse Dale Edward Forse, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Patricia Ann Borel
Dec 25, 2023
Patricia Ann Borel Patricia Ann Borel passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on June 6, 1940, in Kokomo, Indiana to parents, Loyd and Marie Jackson. Patricia found joy in various hobbies and interests. She was an active member of the Caring Friends group and cherished opportunities to engage with others. Patricia loved...
Patricia Ann Hudson
Dec 23, 2023
Patricia Ann Hudson Patricia Ann Hudson passed away peacefully at her home in Orange on December 23, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1935, to parents Leander Chauffepied and Grace Miller Linder. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted mother and homemaker, she also ran a daycare and worked...
Portia "Mimi" Cox
Dec 22, 2023
Portia “Mimi” Cox, 74, of Groves, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at her home in Groves, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas,...
Fay Jean Williams
Dec 22, 2023
Fay Alva Jean Williams, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Cazzy Francis of Pathway Church Mid County. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will...
Sharen Ann Kirksey
Dec 20, 2023
Sharen Ann Kirksey was born in Dayton, Texas, to Sara Depuy Kirksey and Turner Kirksey on September 3rd, 1952, on her only sibling's 6th birthday. She joined her parents and her brother again on December 20th, 2023. Sharen graduated from Dayton High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority....
Kenneth Lee Dupuis
Dec 20, 2023
Kenneth Lee Dupuis Kenneth Lee Dupuis, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery (On County Road 062 Jasper, Texas off of Hwy 255 Sam...
Brandon D. Willingham
Jan 3, 2024
Brandon D. Willingham Brandon D. Willingham died on January 3rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was known for his practical jokes and funny disposition. He suffered a lifetime of diabetes and later in life kidney failure. Brandon was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1964. He shared an adventurous life with his friends, never failing a dare and...
Gerald Leroy Sears
Jan 3, 2024
Gerald Leroy Sears Gerald Leroy Sears, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1943, and raised in West Virginia, he was the son of John Roscoe Sears, Jr. and Marguerite (Lamb) Sears. Gerald was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and he displayed bravery and...
Donald Ray Simpson
Jan 1, 2024
Donald Ray “De’Bo” Simpson Donald Ray "De'Bo" Simpson was born, September 5, 1963 to the late parents of Jimmy L. Budwine and Annie Belle Ceasar. He was the oldest siblings of five boys. On January 1st of 2024, at 5:05 pm, at The Medical Center of Southeast, TX, Donald Ray "De'Bo" Simpson was called to his eternal home to be...
Linda Irene Squyres
Jan 1, 2024
Linda Irene Squyres Linda Irene Squyres, 85, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2024. Born in Ranger, Texas, on May 29, 1938, she was the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Roy Plumley and Faye Plumley. Linda was a remarkable individual who lived a life filled with passion and creativity. She loved painting and drawing anything that sparked her imagination....
Clifton Lavon(Bill) Dorsey, Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
Clifton Lavon (Bill) Dorsey, Sr. Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas passed from this life into the portals of heaven, December 31, 2023. He was born to Amos Leonard Dorsey and Vira Parrish Dorsey in East Texas, October 10, 1933. Known as “Bill” to family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents A. L. and...
Billy Brown Bradley
Dec 31, 2023
Billy Brown Bradley of Orange, TX passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2023. He was born June 16, 1932 to Brownie Everett Bradley and Flossie Finetta Hayes Bradley in Pineville, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Curtice Lee Bradley and Wilbur Hayes Bradley. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 72...
Mary Ruth Brown Frazier
Dec 30, 2023
Mary Ruth Brown Frazier Mary Ruth Brown Frazier, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...
Nancy Susan Martin
Dec 29, 2023
Nancy Susan Chester Monson Martin of Orange passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024...
Linda Lee Currie
Dec 27, 2023
Linda Lee Currie, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Hazel Ann Norris
Dec 27, 2023
Hazel Ann Norris Hazel Ann Norris, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at home. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on September 6,...
Irene Marie Stevens
Dec 27, 2023
Irene Marie Stevens Irene Marie Stevens, 96, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens...
Tommy Lynn Day
Dec 26, 2023
Celebrating the Life of Tommy Lynn Day November 9, 1929 – December 26, 2023 Tommy Lynn Day passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023, at his home in Bevil Oaks, Texas, at the age of 94. He was born on November 9, 1929, at home in Center, Texas, to Jiles Cicero Day and Mildred Clyde Carlisle. He...
Cecile Louise Berard
Dec 26, 2023
Cecile Louise Bourgeois Berard, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...
Dale Edward Forse
Dec 25, 2023
Dale Edward Forse Dale Edward Forse, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Patricia Ann Borel
Dec 25, 2023
Patricia Ann Borel Patricia Ann Borel passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on June 6, 1940, in Kokomo, Indiana to parents, Loyd and Marie Jackson. Patricia found joy in various hobbies and interests. She was an active member of the Caring Friends group and cherished opportunities to engage with others. Patricia loved...
Patricia Ann Hudson
Dec 23, 2023
Patricia Ann Hudson Patricia Ann Hudson passed away peacefully at her home in Orange on December 23, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1935, to parents Leander Chauffepied and Grace Miller Linder. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted mother and homemaker, she also ran a daycare and worked...
Portia "Mimi" Cox
Dec 22, 2023
Portia “Mimi” Cox, 74, of Groves, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at her home in Groves, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas,...
Fay Jean Williams
Dec 22, 2023
Fay Alva Jean Williams, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Cazzy Francis of Pathway Church Mid County. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will...
Sharen Ann Kirksey
Dec 20, 2023
Sharen Ann Kirksey was born in Dayton, Texas, to Sara Depuy Kirksey and Turner Kirksey on September 3rd, 1952, on her only sibling's 6th birthday. She joined her parents and her brother again on December 20th, 2023. Sharen graduated from Dayton High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority....
Kenneth Lee Dupuis
Dec 20, 2023
Kenneth Lee Dupuis Kenneth Lee Dupuis, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery (On County Road 062 Jasper, Texas off of Hwy 255 Sam...
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