Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
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....
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...
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....
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