Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
James Loran Berry, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
James Loran Berry, Jr. James Loran Berry, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in Beaumont, TX. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Wellborn Cemetery in Wellborn, Texas. Officiating will be Tony Pulliam, along with Freddie Anderson and Garry Berry. James Loran Berry, Jr....
Bobbie Joy Myers
Nov 22, 2023
Bobbie Joy Coulter Myers was born January 27, 1936, in Gilmer, Texas and passed away peacefully at her home in Mauriceville, Texas on November 22, 2023. Bobbie was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. She was the quintessential family matriarch - strong, independent, assertive, charismatic, opinionated, and nurturing with a beautiful heart that enveloped...
Eldon Ray Smtih
Nov 22, 2023
Eldon Ray Smith Eldon Ray Smith, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2023, at his home in Orange. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Amber Marie Tucker
Nov 21, 2023
Amber Marie Tucker Amber Marie Tucker, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Tx. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Thomas Lee Martin
Nov 19, 2023
Thomas Lee Martin, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2023, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 22, 1979, he was the son of James Martin and Christine (Wessel) Ham. Thomas was always willing to help anyone in need, and he was known to care for his neighbor’s lawns when they were not able. He loved...
Elwin Keith Daniels
Nov 18, 2023
Elwin “Keith” Daniels, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on November 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at West Orange Christian Church in West Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Granger. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 7, 1955, he was the son of Elbert Lee...
Ronald Ely Slaughter
Nov 18, 2023
Ronald Ely Slaughter Ronnie Slaughter, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Tilden, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
James Loran Berry, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
James Loran Berry, Jr. James Loran Berry, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in Beaumont, TX. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Wellborn Cemetery in Wellborn, Texas. Officiating will be Tony Pulliam, along with Freddie Anderson and Garry Berry. James Loran Berry, Jr....
Bobbie Joy Myers
Nov 22, 2023
Bobbie Joy Coulter Myers was born January 27, 1936, in Gilmer, Texas and passed away peacefully at her home in Mauriceville, Texas on November 22, 2023. Bobbie was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. She was the quintessential family matriarch - strong, independent, assertive, charismatic, opinionated, and nurturing with a beautiful heart that enveloped...
Eldon Ray Smtih
Nov 22, 2023
Eldon Ray Smith Eldon Ray Smith, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2023, at his home in Orange. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Amber Marie Tucker
Nov 21, 2023
Amber Marie Tucker Amber Marie Tucker, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Tx. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Thomas Lee Martin
Nov 19, 2023
Thomas Lee Martin, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2023, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 22, 1979, he was the son of James Martin and Christine (Wessel) Ham. Thomas was always willing to help anyone in need, and he was known to care for his neighbor’s lawns when they were not able. He loved...
Elwin Keith Daniels
Nov 18, 2023
Elwin “Keith” Daniels, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on November 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at West Orange Christian Church in West Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Granger. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 7, 1955, he was the son of Elbert Lee...
Ronald Ely Slaughter
Nov 18, 2023
Ronald Ely Slaughter Ronnie Slaughter, 73, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Tilden, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...



