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In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr. of Orange passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Kevin Brown from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

Edith "Edie" Willis

Edith "Edie" Willis

Feb 20, 2024

Edith “Edie” Willis Edith “Edie” Willis, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. A memorial celebration of Edie’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 29, 1943, she was the...

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday,...

Denise Rachal Nichols

Denise Rachal Nichols

Feb 18, 2024

Denise Rachal Nichols, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February...

Joan Shirley Alba

Joan Shirley Alba

Feb 17, 2024

Joan Shirley Alba Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin...

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Feb 16, 2024

Chelsie Dawn Murty, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort...

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Feb 15, 2024

Our beloved Cynthia Ann McKinley, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on February 15, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas after an unexpected medical emergency. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at silver Oaks Baptist Church located at 16460 FM 1442 in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Ed Rawls....

Oda "Odie" Churchill Bell

Oda "Odie" Churchill Bell

Feb 13, 2024

Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery – Duncan Woods. Visitation will...

Bram G. Reed

Bram G. Reed

Feb 13, 2024

Bram G. Reed Bram G. Reed, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Visitation will begin prior at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Jan Eland

Jan Eland

Feb 13, 2024

Jan Eland Jan Eland, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on February 13, 2024, at home. Although the family appreciates the kindness and sympathy of friends and loved ones, they kindly request privacy during this difficult time. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, please...

Judy Catherine Breaux

Judy Catherine Breaux

Feb 12, 2024

Judy Catherine Breaux Judy Catherine Breaux, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Belinda Breaux. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m....

Pauline "Polly" Mazzola Albright

Pauline "Polly" Mazzola Albright

Feb 12, 2024

Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery...

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire

Feb 11, 2024

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Haynes. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Port...

Frances Ann Walker

Frances Ann Walker

Feb 11, 2024

Frances Ann Walker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024, at Focused Care of Orange Assisted Living in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00...

Karolyn Marie Fruge

Karolyn Marie Fruge

Feb 9, 2024

Karolyn Marie Peet Fruge’, 86, of Orange, Tx passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2024 at her home in Orange, Tx in the presence of her family. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. Officiating will be Brother...

Oma "Lynn" Richard

Oma "Lynn" Richard

Feb 8, 2024

Oma “Lynn” Richard Oma “Lynn” Richard, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

John Erik Sanchez

John Erik Sanchez

Feb 8, 2024

John Erik Sanchez, 40, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 17, 1983, he was the son of Karen and Cirilo Martinez, Sr. Growing up at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, John had a great love of the Lord and enjoyed reading the Bible. He was...

Alvin James VanArsdale

Alvin James VanArsdale

Feb 8, 2024

Alvin James VanArsdale, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1951, he was the son of Joseph Alvin VanArsdale and Helen (Slaughter) VanArsdale. Alvin had a deep appreciation for his family and friends. He treasured every moment spent with them and made sure to create lasting memories. Alvin had a...

Charles Kenneth Hall

Charles Kenneth Hall

Feb 7, 2024

Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on February 7, 2024 at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 23...

Phyllis M. Hebert

Phyllis M. Hebert

Feb 6, 2024

Phyllis M. Hebert Phyllis M. Hebert, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Claybar...

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr. of Orange passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Kevin Brown from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

Edith "Edie" Willis

Edith "Edie" Willis

Feb 20, 2024

Edith “Edie” Willis Edith “Edie” Willis, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. A memorial celebration of Edie’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 29, 1943, she was the...

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday,...

Denise Rachal Nichols

Denise Rachal Nichols

Feb 18, 2024

Denise Rachal Nichols, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February...

Joan Shirley Alba

Joan Shirley Alba

Feb 17, 2024

Joan Shirley Alba Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin...

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Feb 16, 2024

Chelsie Dawn Murty, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort...

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Feb 15, 2024

Our beloved Cynthia Ann McKinley, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on February 15, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas after an unexpected medical emergency. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at silver Oaks Baptist Church located at 16460 FM 1442 in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Ed Rawls....

Oda "Odie" Churchill Bell

Oda "Odie" Churchill Bell

Feb 13, 2024

Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell Oda “Odie” Churchill Bell, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery – Duncan Woods. Visitation will...

Bram G. Reed

Bram G. Reed

Feb 13, 2024

Bram G. Reed Bram G. Reed, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Visitation will begin prior at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Jan Eland

Jan Eland

Feb 13, 2024

Jan Eland Jan Eland, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on February 13, 2024, at home. Although the family appreciates the kindness and sympathy of friends and loved ones, they kindly request privacy during this difficult time. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, please...

Judy Catherine Breaux

Judy Catherine Breaux

Feb 12, 2024

Judy Catherine Breaux Judy Catherine Breaux, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Belinda Breaux. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m....

Pauline "Polly" Mazzola Albright

Pauline "Polly" Mazzola Albright

Feb 12, 2024

Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright Pauline “Polly” Mazzola Albright, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery...

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire

Feb 11, 2024

Sheila Gay Newton McGuire, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Haynes. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Port...

Frances Ann Walker

Frances Ann Walker

Feb 11, 2024

Frances Ann Walker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2024, at Focused Care of Orange Assisted Living in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00...

Karolyn Marie Fruge

Karolyn Marie Fruge

Feb 9, 2024

Karolyn Marie Peet Fruge’, 86, of Orange, Tx passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2024 at her home in Orange, Tx in the presence of her family. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. Officiating will be Brother...

Oma "Lynn" Richard

Oma "Lynn" Richard

Feb 8, 2024

Oma “Lynn” Richard Oma “Lynn” Richard, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

John Erik Sanchez

John Erik Sanchez

Feb 8, 2024

John Erik Sanchez, 40, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 17, 1983, he was the son of Karen and Cirilo Martinez, Sr. Growing up at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, John had a great love of the Lord and enjoyed reading the Bible. He was...

Alvin James VanArsdale

Alvin James VanArsdale

Feb 8, 2024

Alvin James VanArsdale, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 13, 1951, he was the son of Joseph Alvin VanArsdale and Helen (Slaughter) VanArsdale. Alvin had a deep appreciation for his family and friends. He treasured every moment spent with them and made sure to create lasting memories. Alvin had a...

Charles Kenneth Hall

Charles Kenneth Hall

Feb 7, 2024

Charles Kenneth Hall, 68, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on February 7, 2024 at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 23...

Phyllis M. Hebert

Phyllis M. Hebert

Feb 6, 2024

Phyllis M. Hebert Phyllis M. Hebert, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Claybar...

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