Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Gary James Chauvin
Nov 18, 2023
Gary James Chauvin, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on August...
Freddy Joseph Viator
Nov 17, 2023
Freddy Viator 66 - of Bridge City Texas passed away on November 17, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday November 22 - 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch of Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
William "Paul" Hearnsberger
Nov 16, 2023
Paul Hearnsberger, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 26, 1959, he was the youngest son of Marvin “Pete” Hearnsberger and Betty (Dempsey) Hearnsberger. Paul was a graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and Lamar University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology. He spent many years of...
Beverly Lorance Hulsey
Nov 13, 2023
Beverly Lorance Hulsey, 98, passed away peacefully at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at...
Marshall Todd "Mickey" Davis
Nov 12, 2023
Mickey Davis, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Margaret Light of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...
Nancy Ruth Whiddon
Nov 11, 2023
The Whiddon family lost a mother and prayer warrior last week. Nancy Ruth (Gantt) Whiddon died on November 11, 2023 at the age of 93, In Leander Texas. Nancy will always be remembered as "Nanna" by her family. She was always talking about her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved for her family to send pictures to...
John Ward Stephenson
Nov 11, 2023
John Stepheson, 76, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas with his children by his side. Following John’s wishes, in lieu of a traditional funeral service, friends and family are invited to a dinner in his honor and to share their favorite memories of John. Under the direction of Claybar Funeral...
Mary Darlene Fountain
Nov 10, 2023
Mary Darlene Fountain Mary Darlene Fountain, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November10, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial gathering will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Lloyd Sherrill Rodgers, and Ruth Cornelius (Russell) Rodgers....
Lillian Odell McCullough
Nov 8, 2023
Lillian Odell McCullough Lillian Odell McCullough, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverand Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle...
Larry Ronald Young
Nov 7, 2023
Larry Ronald Young Larry Ronald Young, 79, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home, in Lumberton, Texas. Visitation will be at 6:00pm, Monday, November 13, 2023, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Loeb in Lumberton, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November...
Rose Marie Cox
Nov 6, 2023
Rose Marie Cox Rose Marie Cox, 77, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Dalton Ray Thibodeaux and Maidell (Peveto) Scales. Rose was a wonderful and loving lady. She could make anyone laugh and made friends wherever she went. Rose loved to...
Larry "Wayne" Choate
Nov 6, 2023
Larry “Wayne” Choate Larry ‘Wayne’ Choate, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at The Harbor Hospice Home in Beaumont, Texas. Larry was born on December 25th, 1936, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Alphonse Harry Choate and Hilda Mae Meaux- Choate. Larry then later moved to Prairie View, now Bridge City, Texas. He was a graduate of Stark...
George Clinton Cowart
Nov 4, 2023
George Clinton Cowart George Clinton Cowart, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 18, 1944, he was the son of Joseph Clark Cowart and Vernie Cowart. George was a long-time member of First...
Corbin Breana Green
Nov 4, 2023
Corbin Breana Green Corbin Breana Green, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Larry "Gene" Landry
Nov 3, 2023
Larry “Gene” Landry was born January 7, 1937 in New Iberia, La to Gabriel Landry, Sr. and Irene Meyers Landry. He left this world to live eternal with the Lord November 3, 2023 as a loving husband, father, brother and PawPaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic...
Ivy "Janet" Spell
Nov 3, 2023
Ivy Jeanette “Janet” Spell, 78, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 2 pm, with visitation at 1 pm, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City, 800 Highland Ave. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 4560 State Hwy 87, Orange. Janet, or Mimi to those who knew...
Donald "Donnie" Keith Skidmore
Nov 2, 2023
Donald “Donnie” Keith Skidmore, 62, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Lumberton. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 23, 1960, Donnie was the son of Don Skidmore and Lynn Skidmore Fields. He graduated from Deweyville High School and later from Lamar University as a piping engineer. Donnie was a wise, patient, and talented man whose creative...
Robert "Joe" Vickers
Nov 2, 2023
Robert “Joe” Vickers Joe Vickers, 83, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Uvalde, Texas, on February 13, 1940, he was the son of Fred Eason Vickers and Melba Jane (Davis) Vickers. Joe was a devout Christian who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He was a faithful and loving husband as...
Harold Dean King
Nov 2, 2023
H.D. King, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Dawson, Oklahoma, on October 3, 1934, he was the son of Aubrey King and Mary Alice (Markham) King. H.D King (Harold) spent much of his life in Southern California in various sales positions. He found his way to Southeast Texas in the early...
Marie Searkino Young
Nov 1, 2023
Marie S. Young, 74, of Pine, Louisiana, currently residing in Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2023. Marie was born on June 7, 1949. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, Texas, Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone who mt her. “Come to me, all of you who are weary...
Gary James Chauvin
Nov 18, 2023
Gary James Chauvin, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on August...
Freddy Joseph Viator
Nov 17, 2023
Freddy Viator 66 - of Bridge City Texas passed away on November 17, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday November 22 - 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch of Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
William "Paul" Hearnsberger
Nov 16, 2023
Paul Hearnsberger, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 26, 1959, he was the youngest son of Marvin “Pete” Hearnsberger and Betty (Dempsey) Hearnsberger. Paul was a graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and Lamar University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology. He spent many years of...
Beverly Lorance Hulsey
Nov 13, 2023
Beverly Lorance Hulsey, 98, passed away peacefully at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at...
Marshall Todd "Mickey" Davis
Nov 12, 2023
Mickey Davis, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Margaret Light of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...
Nancy Ruth Whiddon
Nov 11, 2023
The Whiddon family lost a mother and prayer warrior last week. Nancy Ruth (Gantt) Whiddon died on November 11, 2023 at the age of 93, In Leander Texas. Nancy will always be remembered as "Nanna" by her family. She was always talking about her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved for her family to send pictures to...
John Ward Stephenson
Nov 11, 2023
John Stepheson, 76, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas with his children by his side. Following John’s wishes, in lieu of a traditional funeral service, friends and family are invited to a dinner in his honor and to share their favorite memories of John. Under the direction of Claybar Funeral...
Mary Darlene Fountain
Nov 10, 2023
Mary Darlene Fountain Mary Darlene Fountain, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November10, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial gathering will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Lloyd Sherrill Rodgers, and Ruth Cornelius (Russell) Rodgers....
Lillian Odell McCullough
Nov 8, 2023
Lillian Odell McCullough Lillian Odell McCullough, 91, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverand Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Sabine Tabernacle...
Larry Ronald Young
Nov 7, 2023
Larry Ronald Young Larry Ronald Young, 79, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2023, at his home, in Lumberton, Texas. Visitation will be at 6:00pm, Monday, November 13, 2023, with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm, at First Baptist Church of Loeb in Lumberton, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November...
Rose Marie Cox
Nov 6, 2023
Rose Marie Cox Rose Marie Cox, 77, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Dalton Ray Thibodeaux and Maidell (Peveto) Scales. Rose was a wonderful and loving lady. She could make anyone laugh and made friends wherever she went. Rose loved to...
Larry "Wayne" Choate
Nov 6, 2023
Larry “Wayne” Choate Larry ‘Wayne’ Choate, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at The Harbor Hospice Home in Beaumont, Texas. Larry was born on December 25th, 1936, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Alphonse Harry Choate and Hilda Mae Meaux- Choate. Larry then later moved to Prairie View, now Bridge City, Texas. He was a graduate of Stark...
George Clinton Cowart
Nov 4, 2023
George Clinton Cowart George Clinton Cowart, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 18, 1944, he was the son of Joseph Clark Cowart and Vernie Cowart. George was a long-time member of First...
Corbin Breana Green
Nov 4, 2023
Corbin Breana Green Corbin Breana Green, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Larry "Gene" Landry
Nov 3, 2023
Larry “Gene” Landry was born January 7, 1937 in New Iberia, La to Gabriel Landry, Sr. and Irene Meyers Landry. He left this world to live eternal with the Lord November 3, 2023 as a loving husband, father, brother and PawPaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic...
Ivy "Janet" Spell
Nov 3, 2023
Ivy Jeanette “Janet” Spell, 78, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 2 pm, with visitation at 1 pm, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City, 800 Highland Ave. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 4560 State Hwy 87, Orange. Janet, or Mimi to those who knew...
Donald "Donnie" Keith Skidmore
Nov 2, 2023
Donald “Donnie” Keith Skidmore, 62, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Lumberton. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 23, 1960, Donnie was the son of Don Skidmore and Lynn Skidmore Fields. He graduated from Deweyville High School and later from Lamar University as a piping engineer. Donnie was a wise, patient, and talented man whose creative...
Robert "Joe" Vickers
Nov 2, 2023
Robert “Joe” Vickers Joe Vickers, 83, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Uvalde, Texas, on February 13, 1940, he was the son of Fred Eason Vickers and Melba Jane (Davis) Vickers. Joe was a devout Christian who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He was a faithful and loving husband as...
Harold Dean King
Nov 2, 2023
H.D. King, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Dawson, Oklahoma, on October 3, 1934, he was the son of Aubrey King and Mary Alice (Markham) King. H.D King (Harold) spent much of his life in Southern California in various sales positions. He found his way to Southeast Texas in the early...
Marie Searkino Young
Nov 1, 2023
Marie S. Young, 74, of Pine, Louisiana, currently residing in Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2023. Marie was born on June 7, 1949. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, Texas, Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone who mt her. “Come to me, all of you who are weary...