Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams

May 14, 2012

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams, 82, died peacefully at her home Monday, May 14th after a lengthy illness. Her daughters and husband were at her side. Elizabeth was born in Austin, Texas on July 3rd, 1929. Her adoptive parents were Grover and Mabel Quillin of San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth was an outstanding student and began San Antonio Community College at the...

Tina Marie Bowen

Tina Marie Bowen

May 13, 2012

Tina Marie Bowen "Tinee", 54, died Sunday, May 13, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Ellis. Born in Orange, Texas on December 9, 1957, Tina was the daughter of Henry Bernard Bowen and Johnnie Louella Granger....

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend

May 11, 2012

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend, 1 month old, died Friday morning, May 11, 2012, in his sleep at home. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Richard Postlewaithe. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday at Claybar Funeral Home...

Robert Glenn Hamilton

Robert Glenn Hamilton

May 11, 2012

Robert "Glenn" Hamilton, 75, of Mauriceville, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Eric Cooley of River City Hospice. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 20,...

Cora Lee Book

Cora Lee Book

May 7, 2012

Cora Lee Book, 84, of Katy, Texas died Monday, May 7, 2012, in Katy. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Crowe, pastor of River Bend Baptist Church in Fulshear, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from...

Kenneth Arlen Johnson

Kenneth Arlen Johnson

May 7, 2012

Kenneth Arlen Johnson, 76, of Orange died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Tom Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00...

Wilton W. Cox

Wilton W. Cox

May 6, 2012

Wilton Weaver Cox, 96 was born November 27, 1915 in Nacogdoches, TX to Will Randolph and Josephine Weaver Cox and passed away May 6, 2012 in Wildwood, TX surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cox was retired from Gulf Oil Company where he was a maintenance superintendent, having worked locally as well as eight years in Kuwait. He started the...

Lillie Mae Myers

Lillie Mae Myers

May 4, 2012

Lillie Mae Myers, 83, of Orangefield passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 in Beaumont. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Orangefield United Pentecostal Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Sanders and Brother James Moore. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. A gathering of family and friends will...

James Jamie T. Cormier

James Jamie T. Cormier

May 4, 2012

James "Jamie" T. Cormier, 58, of Beaumont and former resident of Orangefield, died Friday, May 4, 2012. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Granger Cemetery, Duncan Woods in Orangefield. Officiating will be Pastor Reggie Lloyd of Praise Christian Center in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 11:00-2:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

James Michael Claybar

James Michael Claybar

May 4, 2012

James Michael Claybar, 80, of Orange passed away in the peace of his home on Friday, May 4, 2012 James, an Orange Native, was born on February 27, 1932 to Ambrose Sr. and Bessie Mazzola Claybar. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in the Army Reserve thereafter. James was an entrepreneur, involved as a principal...

Isola Cormier

Isola Cormier

May 4, 2012

Isola Cormier, 90, of Orange, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Reverend Francis Conroy officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange,...

Rebecca Elizabeth Sibley

Rebecca Elizabeth Sibley

May 3, 2012

Rebecca passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Dallas surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born to Nolan and Clara Walker in Clark County, Mississippi May 30, 1917. She met and married the love of her life, George Sibley, when she came to Texas to work. Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband, George; mother, Clara Walker;...

David Wayne Vest

David Wayne Vest

May 3, 2012

David Wayne Vest, 41, of Orange, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at his home. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church...

Zola Inez Bean

Zola Inez Bean

May 3, 2012

Zola Inez Bean, 95, of Bridge City, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana on March 14, 1917, Mrs. Bean was the daughter of Oscar and Celima Fontenot Williams. She...

Johnnie Faye Jeff Hattman

Johnnie Faye Jeff Hattman

May 3, 2012

Johnnie Faye "Jeff" Hattman, 88, of Orange passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 3 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a memorial service beginning promptly at 7:37 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012 at Orange Community Playhouse. A graveside service...

B.D. Buddy Hock

B.D. Buddy Hock

May 2, 2012

B.D. "Buddy" Hock, 79, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Reverend Marv Howland. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be 5:00...

Cesar A. Molina

Cesar A. Molina

May 2, 2012

Cesar A. Molina, 59, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar...

Nelda Francill Letsinger

Nelda Francill Letsinger

May 1, 2012

Nelda F. Letsinger, 74 was born May 23, 1937 in Dawson, TX to J. C. and Laura Beatrice Scarborough and passed away after a lengthy illness May 1, 2012 at Plantation Village Nursing Facility in Altus, OK. Mrs. Letsinger was a long-time resident of Lumberton prior to relocating to Altus about seven years ago. She was employed for many years...

Horace James Rost

Horace James Rost

Apr 30, 2012

Horace James Rost, 77, of Orange, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Wagner, associate minister with Community Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the McLewis...

Earl William Parker

Earl William Parker

Apr 30, 2012

Earl William Parker, 86, of Bridge City went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at First Baptist Church Bridge City with Reverend Bob Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams

May 14, 2012

Mabel Elizabeth Quillin Williams, 82, died peacefully at her home Monday, May 14th after a lengthy illness. Her daughters and husband were at her side. Elizabeth was born in Austin, Texas on July 3rd, 1929. Her adoptive parents were Grover and Mabel Quillin of San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth was an outstanding student and began San Antonio Community College at the...

Tina Marie Bowen

Tina Marie Bowen

May 13, 2012

Tina Marie Bowen "Tinee", 54, died Sunday, May 13, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Ellis. Born in Orange, Texas on December 9, 1957, Tina was the daughter of Henry Bernard Bowen and Johnnie Louella Granger....

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend

May 11, 2012

Glenn Christopher Bradey Townsend, 1 month old, died Friday morning, May 11, 2012, in his sleep at home. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Richard Postlewaithe. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday at Claybar Funeral Home...

Robert Glenn Hamilton

Robert Glenn Hamilton

May 11, 2012

Robert "Glenn" Hamilton, 75, of Mauriceville, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Eric Cooley of River City Hospice. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 20,...

Cora Lee Book

Cora Lee Book

May 7, 2012

Cora Lee Book, 84, of Katy, Texas died Monday, May 7, 2012, in Katy. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Crowe, pastor of River Bend Baptist Church in Fulshear, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be from...

Kenneth Arlen Johnson

Kenneth Arlen Johnson

May 7, 2012

Kenneth Arlen Johnson, 76, of Orange died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Tom Phelan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00...

Wilton W. Cox

Wilton W. Cox

May 6, 2012

Wilton Weaver Cox, 96 was born November 27, 1915 in Nacogdoches, TX to Will Randolph and Josephine Weaver Cox and passed away May 6, 2012 in Wildwood, TX surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cox was retired from Gulf Oil Company where he was a maintenance superintendent, having worked locally as well as eight years in Kuwait. He started the...

Lillie Mae Myers

Lillie Mae Myers

May 4, 2012

Lillie Mae Myers, 83, of Orangefield passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 in Beaumont. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Orangefield United Pentecostal Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Sanders and Brother James Moore. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. A gathering of family and friends will...

James Jamie T. Cormier

James Jamie T. Cormier

May 4, 2012

James "Jamie" T. Cormier, 58, of Beaumont and former resident of Orangefield, died Friday, May 4, 2012. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Granger Cemetery, Duncan Woods in Orangefield. Officiating will be Pastor Reggie Lloyd of Praise Christian Center in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 11:00-2:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

James Michael Claybar

James Michael Claybar

May 4, 2012

James Michael Claybar, 80, of Orange passed away in the peace of his home on Friday, May 4, 2012 James, an Orange Native, was born on February 27, 1932 to Ambrose Sr. and Bessie Mazzola Claybar. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and in the Army Reserve thereafter. James was an entrepreneur, involved as a principal...

Isola Cormier

Isola Cormier

May 4, 2012

Isola Cormier, 90, of Orange, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Reverend Francis Conroy officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange,...

Rebecca Elizabeth Sibley

Rebecca Elizabeth Sibley

May 3, 2012

Rebecca passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Dallas surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born to Nolan and Clara Walker in Clark County, Mississippi May 30, 1917. She met and married the love of her life, George Sibley, when she came to Texas to work. Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband, George; mother, Clara Walker;...

David Wayne Vest

David Wayne Vest

May 3, 2012

David Wayne Vest, 41, of Orange, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at his home. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church...

Zola Inez Bean

Zola Inez Bean

May 3, 2012

Zola Inez Bean, 95, of Bridge City, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at The Meadows in Orange. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana on March 14, 1917, Mrs. Bean was the daughter of Oscar and Celima Fontenot Williams. She...

Johnnie Faye Jeff Hattman

Johnnie Faye Jeff Hattman

May 3, 2012

Johnnie Faye "Jeff" Hattman, 88, of Orange passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange from 3 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a memorial service beginning promptly at 7:37 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012 at Orange Community Playhouse. A graveside service...

B.D. Buddy Hock

B.D. Buddy Hock

May 2, 2012

B.D. "Buddy" Hock, 79, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Reverend Marv Howland. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be 5:00...

Cesar A. Molina

Cesar A. Molina

May 2, 2012

Cesar A. Molina, 59, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar...

Nelda Francill Letsinger

Nelda Francill Letsinger

May 1, 2012

Nelda F. Letsinger, 74 was born May 23, 1937 in Dawson, TX to J. C. and Laura Beatrice Scarborough and passed away after a lengthy illness May 1, 2012 at Plantation Village Nursing Facility in Altus, OK. Mrs. Letsinger was a long-time resident of Lumberton prior to relocating to Altus about seven years ago. She was employed for many years...

Horace James Rost

Horace James Rost

Apr 30, 2012

Horace James Rost, 77, of Orange, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Wagner, associate minister with Community Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in the McLewis...

Earl William Parker

Earl William Parker

Apr 30, 2012

Earl William Parker, 86, of Bridge City went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at First Baptist Church Bridge City with Reverend Bob Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....

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