Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Linda Faye Bray
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Faye Bray Linda Faye Bray, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Focus Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Jerry Andra Griggs
Feb 5, 2024
Jerry Andra Griggs Jerry Andra Griggs, 58, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A memorial service will be held at11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12. 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 14, 1965, he was the son of Willard Griggs...
Cressy Lynn McCauley
Feb 4, 2024
Cressy Lynn McCauley Cressy Lynn McCauley passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on April 23, 1960, in Orange, Texas to his loving parents Wayne McCauley and Glenda McCauley. Cressy was a man who truly embraced life. He had a passion for the outdoors and found solace in hunting, fishing, and spending time...
David Lee Porter
Feb 3, 2024
David Lee Porter, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2024, at his residence in Orange, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Robert Jacob "Bob" Peterson
Feb 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Jacob Peterson, 77, walked through the gates of Heaven rejoicing Feb 3, 2024, with his wife and girls by his side. His mind and body were restored as our Heavenly Father welcomed him into His Kingdom. Bob was born and raised in Orange, TX to the late Doug and Jewis (Bass) Peterson on November 29, 1946. After graduating...
John William Harrell
Feb 2, 2024
John William Harrell, 82, passed away on February 2, 2024, at his home in Spring Texas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiants will be Reverends Murry Ray and David Elms. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the...
Maxie Harold Neely, Sr.
Feb 1, 2024
Maxie Harold Neely, Sr. Maxie Harold Neely, Sr., 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Don Winkler
Feb 1, 2024
Don Winkler, 90, of Groves, Texas passed away on February 1, 2024, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, R.C. Winkler; and his sisters, Naomi Hinds, Mary Green,...
Robert Scott Tankersley
Jan 31, 2024
Robert Scott Tankersley Robert Scott Tankersley, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2024, at home. Born in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 1961, he was the son of Henry Tankersley and Mary (Hebert) Tankersley Granger. Robert was a jack of all trades; he was an ironworker, construction worker, and a metal worker. He became the owner...
Vonda Mae Green
Jan 31, 2024
Vonda Mae Green Vonda Mae Green, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Ninth and Elm Church of Christ, 501 Ninth Street, Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Ben Terry and Freddie Anderson. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral...
Cheryl Marie Granger
Jan 30, 2024
Cheryl Marie Granger Cheryl Marie Granger, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary...
Jonathon Ray Candelaria
Jan 28, 2024
Jonathon Ray Candelaria Jonathon Ray Candelaria, 37, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2024, at home. Jon was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 28, 1986, to proud parents Leandro Candelaria and Denna Funderburk Baronet (Candelaria). He was a resident of Orange with his loving wife, Melanie James. Jon loved visiting family and friends more than anything....
Josephine Michele Selman Moore
Jan 28, 2024
Josephine Michele Selman Moore Michele Moore, 83 of Orange, TX passed away peacefully on the morning of January 28, 2024. An informal visitation will be held for Michele from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral home in Orange on the afternoon of Friday February 2, 2024. Her cremains will be laid to rest at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery at...
Jack Ben Stout II
Jan 26, 2024
Jack Ben Stout, II, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by loved ones at his home on January 26, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 14, 1933, he was the son of John “Jack” Benjamin Stout and Annie Corinne Mackrell Stout. Jack graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas,...
Bryan Abbie Herman Autrey
Jan 26, 2024
Bryan Abbie Herman Autrey, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. A private family burial will be held. Visitation will be prior to the...
Debra Lynne East
Jan 24, 2024
Debra Lynne East, 59, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31,2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Claybar...
Geraldine "Jerry" Buxton Reedy
Jan 24, 2024
Geraldine “Jerry” Buxton Reedy, a former longtime resident of Orange, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. She had been a resident of Arvada for the last seven years. Born in Starks, Louisiana on January 21, 1927, Jerry was the daughter of Haston Buxton and Georgiana (Doiron) Buxton and was a graduate of Starks High School. In 1945, Jerry...
Ruby Jean Wimberley
Jan 24, 2024
Ruby Jean Wimberley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM., then a vigil from 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM, and a Rosary from 1:40 PM to 2:00 PM, Thursday,...
Christian Garcia
Jan 22, 2024
Christian Garcia, 51, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Dawson County, Texas, on January 13, 1973, he was the son of Tony Hernandez and Mary Louise Hernandez. Christian had a special talent for doing Scooby Doo impressions, which never failed to make everyone laugh. He also had a green thumb...
Peggy Ann Harrison
Jan 18, 2024
Peggy Ann Harrison, 84 of Orange passed away on January 18, 2024 by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday January 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair...
Linda Faye Bray
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Faye Bray Linda Faye Bray, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Focus Care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Doug Bray. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Jerry Andra Griggs
Feb 5, 2024
Jerry Andra Griggs Jerry Andra Griggs, 58, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A memorial service will be held at11:00 a.m., Monday, February 12. 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 14, 1965, he was the son of Willard Griggs...
Cressy Lynn McCauley
Feb 4, 2024
Cressy Lynn McCauley Cressy Lynn McCauley passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on April 23, 1960, in Orange, Texas to his loving parents Wayne McCauley and Glenda McCauley. Cressy was a man who truly embraced life. He had a passion for the outdoors and found solace in hunting, fishing, and spending time...
David Lee Porter
Feb 3, 2024
David Lee Porter, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2024, at his residence in Orange, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Robert Jacob "Bob" Peterson
Feb 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Jacob Peterson, 77, walked through the gates of Heaven rejoicing Feb 3, 2024, with his wife and girls by his side. His mind and body were restored as our Heavenly Father welcomed him into His Kingdom. Bob was born and raised in Orange, TX to the late Doug and Jewis (Bass) Peterson on November 29, 1946. After graduating...
John William Harrell
Feb 2, 2024
John William Harrell, 82, passed away on February 2, 2024, at his home in Spring Texas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiants will be Reverends Murry Ray and David Elms. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the...
Maxie Harold Neely, Sr.
Feb 1, 2024
Maxie Harold Neely, Sr. Maxie Harold Neely, Sr., 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Don Winkler
Feb 1, 2024
Don Winkler, 90, of Groves, Texas passed away on February 1, 2024, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, R.C. Winkler; and his sisters, Naomi Hinds, Mary Green,...
Robert Scott Tankersley
Jan 31, 2024
Robert Scott Tankersley Robert Scott Tankersley, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2024, at home. Born in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 1961, he was the son of Henry Tankersley and Mary (Hebert) Tankersley Granger. Robert was a jack of all trades; he was an ironworker, construction worker, and a metal worker. He became the owner...
Vonda Mae Green
Jan 31, 2024
Vonda Mae Green Vonda Mae Green, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Ninth and Elm Church of Christ, 501 Ninth Street, Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Ben Terry and Freddie Anderson. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral...
Cheryl Marie Granger
Jan 30, 2024
Cheryl Marie Granger Cheryl Marie Granger, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary...
Jonathon Ray Candelaria
Jan 28, 2024
Jonathon Ray Candelaria Jonathon Ray Candelaria, 37, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2024, at home. Jon was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 28, 1986, to proud parents Leandro Candelaria and Denna Funderburk Baronet (Candelaria). He was a resident of Orange with his loving wife, Melanie James. Jon loved visiting family and friends more than anything....
Josephine Michele Selman Moore
Jan 28, 2024
Josephine Michele Selman Moore Michele Moore, 83 of Orange, TX passed away peacefully on the morning of January 28, 2024. An informal visitation will be held for Michele from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral home in Orange on the afternoon of Friday February 2, 2024. Her cremains will be laid to rest at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery at...
Jack Ben Stout II
Jan 26, 2024
Jack Ben Stout, II, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by loved ones at his home on January 26, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 14, 1933, he was the son of John “Jack” Benjamin Stout and Annie Corinne Mackrell Stout. Jack graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas,...
Bryan Abbie Herman Autrey
Jan 26, 2024
Bryan Abbie Herman Autrey, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. A private family burial will be held. Visitation will be prior to the...
Debra Lynne East
Jan 24, 2024
Debra Lynne East, 59, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31,2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Claybar...
Geraldine "Jerry" Buxton Reedy
Jan 24, 2024
Geraldine “Jerry” Buxton Reedy, a former longtime resident of Orange, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. She had been a resident of Arvada for the last seven years. Born in Starks, Louisiana on January 21, 1927, Jerry was the daughter of Haston Buxton and Georgiana (Doiron) Buxton and was a graduate of Starks High School. In 1945, Jerry...
Ruby Jean Wimberley
Jan 24, 2024
Ruby Jean Wimberley, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM., then a vigil from 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM, and a Rosary from 1:40 PM to 2:00 PM, Thursday,...
Christian Garcia
Jan 22, 2024
Christian Garcia, 51, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Dawson County, Texas, on January 13, 1973, he was the son of Tony Hernandez and Mary Louise Hernandez. Christian had a special talent for doing Scooby Doo impressions, which never failed to make everyone laugh. He also had a green thumb...
Peggy Ann Harrison
Jan 18, 2024
Peggy Ann Harrison, 84 of Orange passed away on January 18, 2024 by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday January 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair...



