Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Debbie Denmon

Debbie Denmon

Aug 7, 2023

Debbie Denmon, 71, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Claude Bell and Betty J. (Phillips) Bell. Debbie was the owner and operator of Bell Air Service in Orange, Texas. She was a very determined woman and was known for her...

Carroll Wayne Durio

Carroll Wayne Durio

Aug 7, 2023

Carroll Wayne Durio, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at his home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.,...

Joel Hale Wagnon

Joel Hale Wagnon

Aug 6, 2023

Joel Hale Wagnon, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Deacon Harvey Damian Dubois

Deacon Harvey Damian Dubois

Aug 5, 2023

Harvey Damian Dubois, 82 of Orange, TX, died peacefully surrounded by his family August 5th, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community, in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Fr. Jim Sichko, Papal Missionary for Pope Francis, concelebrating Fr. David Edwards and Rev. Anthony...

Nolan James Hicks

Nolan James Hicks

Aug 5, 2023

Nolan James Hicks, 56, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss, Louisiana. Prior to the service, visitation will...

Norma Jean "Jeanie" Norwood

Norma Jean "Jeanie" Norwood

Aug 4, 2023

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Norwood, 80, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 10, 1942, Jeanie was the daughter of Norman and Audrey Ellen (Ousley) Stephenson. She was a very loving woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be remembered by all who knew her...

Frances Ellen Ming

Frances Ellen Ming

Jul 31, 2023

Frances Ellen Ming, 90, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free

Jul 30, 2023

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, of Orange, Tx, passed away on 7/30/2023 at 12:34, at St. Davids in Austin, Texas. In lieu of traditional Funeral services, we will be celebrating her life at 3 pm on August, 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. There will be snow cones and confetti. Bring your best...

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch

Jul 28, 2023

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch Jeffrey Michael Grutsch, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on...

Mildred Hebert Bozeman

Mildred Hebert Bozeman

Jul 27, 2023

Mildred Hebert Bozeman Mildred Hebert Bozeman, 93, of Orange, Texas passed peacefully on July 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Larry Haynes and Keith Giblin. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at...

David Gareth Purdon, Jr.

David Gareth Purdon, Jr.

Jul 25, 2023

David Gareth Purdon, Jr. David Gareth Purdon, Jr., 76, of Orange passed away on July 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Gathering will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Military Honors at 3:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 22, 1947, he was the son...

A'myah Danielle Hadnot

A'myah Danielle Hadnot

Jul 25, 2023

A’myah Danielle Hadnot met her Heavenly Father on July 25, 2023. A funeral service in A’myah’s honor will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Reverend Randy Redkey officiating. A’myah was the precious daughter of Devon Hadnot and Kelsie Butchee. Far too perfect for this world, she only knew the...

Marietta Howington

Marietta Howington

Jul 25, 2023

Marietta Howingon June 20, 1930 – July 25, 2023 Marietta Howington, 93, of Orange, Texas, also known as “Maya” to her grandchildren, family, and friends, passed away July 25, 2023, at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 5:00 pm to 8 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Her funeral service will be Tuesday,...

Belinda Sue Sharp

Belinda Sue Sharp

Jul 24, 2023

Belinda Sue Sharp, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Allen Roy Romero

Allen Roy Romero

Jul 23, 2023

Allen Roy Romero, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Wanda Joan Simar

Wanda Joan Simar

Jul 23, 2023

Wanda Joan Simar, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at A Place Called Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Eula Mae Campbell

Eula Mae Campbell

Jul 21, 2023

Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...

Albert Arthur Chesson

Albert Arthur Chesson

Jul 20, 2023

Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...

Debbie Denmon

Debbie Denmon

Aug 7, 2023

Debbie Denmon, 71, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Claude Bell and Betty J. (Phillips) Bell. Debbie was the owner and operator of Bell Air Service in Orange, Texas. She was a very determined woman and was known for her...

Carroll Wayne Durio

Carroll Wayne Durio

Aug 7, 2023

Carroll Wayne Durio, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at his home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.,...

Joel Hale Wagnon

Joel Hale Wagnon

Aug 6, 2023

Joel Hale Wagnon, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.,...

Deacon Harvey Damian Dubois

Deacon Harvey Damian Dubois

Aug 5, 2023

Harvey Damian Dubois, 82 of Orange, TX, died peacefully surrounded by his family August 5th, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community, in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Fr. Jim Sichko, Papal Missionary for Pope Francis, concelebrating Fr. David Edwards and Rev. Anthony...

Nolan James Hicks

Nolan James Hicks

Aug 5, 2023

Nolan James Hicks, 56, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss, Louisiana. Prior to the service, visitation will...

Norma Jean "Jeanie" Norwood

Norma Jean "Jeanie" Norwood

Aug 4, 2023

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Norwood, 80, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 10, 1942, Jeanie was the daughter of Norman and Audrey Ellen (Ousley) Stephenson. She was a very loving woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be remembered by all who knew her...

Frances Ellen Ming

Frances Ellen Ming

Jul 31, 2023

Frances Ellen Ming, 90, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free

Jul 30, 2023

Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, of Orange, Tx, passed away on 7/30/2023 at 12:34, at St. Davids in Austin, Texas. In lieu of traditional Funeral services, we will be celebrating her life at 3 pm on August, 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. There will be snow cones and confetti. Bring your best...

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch

Jul 28, 2023

Jeffrey Michael Grutsch Jeffrey Michael Grutsch, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on...

Mildred Hebert Bozeman

Mildred Hebert Bozeman

Jul 27, 2023

Mildred Hebert Bozeman Mildred Hebert Bozeman, 93, of Orange, Texas passed peacefully on July 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Larry Haynes and Keith Giblin. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at...

David Gareth Purdon, Jr.

David Gareth Purdon, Jr.

Jul 25, 2023

David Gareth Purdon, Jr. David Gareth Purdon, Jr., 76, of Orange passed away on July 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Gathering will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Military Honors at 3:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 22, 1947, he was the son...

A'myah Danielle Hadnot

A'myah Danielle Hadnot

Jul 25, 2023

A’myah Danielle Hadnot met her Heavenly Father on July 25, 2023. A funeral service in A’myah’s honor will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church with Reverend Randy Redkey officiating. A’myah was the precious daughter of Devon Hadnot and Kelsie Butchee. Far too perfect for this world, she only knew the...

Marietta Howington

Marietta Howington

Jul 25, 2023

Marietta Howingon June 20, 1930 – July 25, 2023 Marietta Howington, 93, of Orange, Texas, also known as “Maya” to her grandchildren, family, and friends, passed away July 25, 2023, at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 5:00 pm to 8 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Her funeral service will be Tuesday,...

Belinda Sue Sharp

Belinda Sue Sharp

Jul 24, 2023

Belinda Sue Sharp, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Allen Roy Romero

Allen Roy Romero

Jul 23, 2023

Allen Roy Romero, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Wanda Joan Simar

Wanda Joan Simar

Jul 23, 2023

Wanda Joan Simar, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at A Place Called Home in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Stephen Paul Dronnet

Jul 23, 2023

Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...

Eula Mae Campbell

Eula Mae Campbell

Jul 21, 2023

Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...

Albert Arthur Chesson

Albert Arthur Chesson

Jul 20, 2023

Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...

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