Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Marie Searkino Young
Nov 1, 2023
Marie S. Young, 74, of Pine, Louisiana, currently residing in Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2023. Marie was born on June 7, 1949. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, Texas, Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone who mt her. “Come to me, all of you who are weary...
Frances "Ann" Peasley
Oct 31, 2023
Frances “Ann” Peasley Frances “Ann” Peasley, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning...
Jimmy Meshell
Oct 30, 2023
Jimmy Dalton Meshell passed away peacefully in his home in West Orange, Texas in the early morning hours of October 30, 2023 at the age of 76. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in...
Jane Dupree
Oct 30, 2023
Jane Dupree Jane Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Marie Searkino Young
Nov 1, 2023
Marie S. Young, 74, of Pine, Louisiana, currently residing in Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2023. Marie was born on June 7, 1949. She was a member of Community Church in Orange, Texas, Marie was a loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was loved by everyone who mt her. “Come to me, all of you who are weary...
Frances "Ann" Peasley
Oct 31, 2023
Frances “Ann” Peasley Frances “Ann” Peasley, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning...
Jimmy Meshell
Oct 30, 2023
Jimmy Dalton Meshell passed away peacefully in his home in West Orange, Texas in the early morning hours of October 30, 2023 at the age of 76. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in...
Jane Dupree
Oct 30, 2023
Jane Dupree Jane Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



