Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Artie Longron

Artie Longron

Oct 29, 2023

Artie Longron, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023,...

Clara O'Neil Odom

Clara O'Neil Odom

Oct 28, 2023

Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will...

Novie Jo Williamson

Novie Jo Williamson

Oct 26, 2023

Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at...

William Don Wade

William Don Wade

Oct 25, 2023

William Don Wade William Don Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army,...

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse

Oct 24, 2023

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but...

Billie Allen

Billie Allen

Oct 22, 2023

Billie Allen, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas and Brandon Brashear of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will follow...

Joyce Daville

Joyce Daville

Oct 21, 2023

Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Sarah Dunkin McNamara

Sarah Dunkin McNamara

Oct 17, 2023

Sarah Dunkin McNamara Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett...

Mitlon Ray Mahon

Mitlon Ray Mahon

Oct 14, 2023

Milton Ray Mahon Milton Ray Mahon, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 30, 1949, he was the son of Robert Mahon and Mary-Kate (Miller) Mahon. Milton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and loved his family very much. He spent most of his life...

Margie Oswalt Cutaia

Margie Oswalt Cutaia

Oct 11, 2023

Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...

Betty Jean Worthen

Betty Jean Worthen

Oct 7, 2023

Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...

Patsy June Reese

Patsy June Reese

Oct 6, 2023

Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...

Bettye Lee Melton

Bettye Lee Melton

Oct 4, 2023

Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...

Walter Ray Cox

Walter Ray Cox

Oct 2, 2023

Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.

Oct 1, 2023

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...

Lettie Jean Blanda

Lettie Jean Blanda

Sep 27, 2023

Lettie Jean Blanda Lettie Jean Blanda, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 27, surrounded by loving family at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose, and eulogy delivered by Deacon Clint Elkins. Burial will follow at...

Logan Maurice Boyett

Logan Maurice Boyett

Sep 26, 2023

Logan Maurice Boyett Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

William Carl Brimm

William Carl Brimm

Sep 25, 2023

William Carl Brimm Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm...

Willard James Lanier

Willard James Lanier

Sep 25, 2023

Willard James Lanier Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil,...

Geneva Wickware

Geneva Wickware

Sep 25, 2023

GENEVA WICKWARE Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in...

Artie Longron

Artie Longron

Oct 29, 2023

Artie Longron, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023,...

Clara O'Neil Odom

Clara O'Neil Odom

Oct 28, 2023

Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will...

Novie Jo Williamson

Novie Jo Williamson

Oct 26, 2023

Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at...

William Don Wade

William Don Wade

Oct 25, 2023

William Don Wade William Don Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army,...

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse

Oct 24, 2023

Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but...

Billie Allen

Billie Allen

Oct 22, 2023

Billie Allen, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastors John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas and Brandon Brashear of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will follow...

Joyce Daville

Joyce Daville

Oct 21, 2023

Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Sarah Dunkin McNamara

Sarah Dunkin McNamara

Oct 17, 2023

Sarah Dunkin McNamara Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett...

Mitlon Ray Mahon

Mitlon Ray Mahon

Oct 14, 2023

Milton Ray Mahon Milton Ray Mahon, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 30, 1949, he was the son of Robert Mahon and Mary-Kate (Miller) Mahon. Milton was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and loved his family very much. He spent most of his life...

Margie Oswalt Cutaia

Margie Oswalt Cutaia

Oct 11, 2023

Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...

Betty Jean Worthen

Betty Jean Worthen

Oct 7, 2023

Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...

Patsy June Reese

Patsy June Reese

Oct 6, 2023

Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...

Bettye Lee Melton

Bettye Lee Melton

Oct 4, 2023

Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...

Walter Ray Cox

Walter Ray Cox

Oct 2, 2023

Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.

Oct 1, 2023

John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...

Lettie Jean Blanda

Lettie Jean Blanda

Sep 27, 2023

Lettie Jean Blanda Lettie Jean Blanda, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 27, surrounded by loving family at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose, and eulogy delivered by Deacon Clint Elkins. Burial will follow at...

Logan Maurice Boyett

Logan Maurice Boyett

Sep 26, 2023

Logan Maurice Boyett Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

William Carl Brimm

William Carl Brimm

Sep 25, 2023

William Carl Brimm Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm...

Willard James Lanier

Willard James Lanier

Sep 25, 2023

Willard James Lanier Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil,...

Geneva Wickware

Geneva Wickware

Sep 25, 2023

GENEVA WICKWARE Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in...

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