Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Glenn Dean Brower
Aug 3, 2023
Glenn Dean Brower, 85, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Coffeeville, Mississippi on December 5,...
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
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...
Bethel Ercell Leslie
Jul 30, 2023
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BETHEL ERCELL LESLIE Bethel Ercell Leslie, 99, entered her heavenly home Sunday, July 30, 2023, after a short illness. She went peacefully surrounded by loves ones. Bethel was born on June 10, 1924, in Bessmay, Texas. She was the daughter of Stephen Wade and Eva Mae Owens. Bethel married James Launcelot Leslie on March 22, 1941....
Sandra Pollreisz Landry
Jul 28, 2023
Sandra Pollreisz Landry Sandra Pollreisz Landry, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Marquette, Michigan on May 16, 1948, she was the daughter of John Pollreisz and Judy (Jewel) Pollreisz. Sandra served her country in the United States Navy before going on to spend many years working as a Procurement Specialist for Entergy...
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas
Jul 24, 2023
Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas, of Beaumont, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 24, 2023. A memorial service in Ah’mora’s honor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wedsnday, August 9, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beamont, Texas. Ah’mora was the precious daughter of Eddie Thomas III and Shordreka Rae’Jeana Gail Anderson. Too...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Glenn Dean Brower
Aug 3, 2023
Glenn Dean Brower, 85, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Coffeeville, Mississippi on December 5,...
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
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...
Bethel Ercell Leslie
Jul 30, 2023
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BETHEL ERCELL LESLIE Bethel Ercell Leslie, 99, entered her heavenly home Sunday, July 30, 2023, after a short illness. She went peacefully surrounded by loves ones. Bethel was born on June 10, 1924, in Bessmay, Texas. She was the daughter of Stephen Wade and Eva Mae Owens. Bethel married James Launcelot Leslie on March 22, 1941....
Sandra Pollreisz Landry
Jul 28, 2023
Sandra Pollreisz Landry Sandra Pollreisz Landry, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2023, in Beaumont. Born in Marquette, Michigan on May 16, 1948, she was the daughter of John Pollreisz and Judy (Jewel) Pollreisz. Sandra served her country in the United States Navy before going on to spend many years working as a Procurement Specialist for Entergy...
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas
Jul 24, 2023
Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas Ah’mora Ice’lynn Thomas, of Beaumont, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 24, 2023. A memorial service in Ah’mora’s honor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wedsnday, August 9, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beamont, Texas. Ah’mora was the precious daughter of Eddie Thomas III and Shordreka Rae’Jeana Gail Anderson. Too...
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
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...