Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Mickey John Poisel
Jun 25, 2023
Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson
Jun 24, 2023
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Maydel Sheppard
Jun 24, 2023
Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...
Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman
Jun 24, 2023
Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...
Luther Albert Bradley Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Janice Clark Smith
Jun 22, 2023
Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...
Carrie James Guidry
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...
Sandra Jean Caraway
Jun 19, 2023
Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...
James Wesley Paul
Jun 17, 2023
James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...
Mark Meadows
Jun 16, 2023
Mark Meadows, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place before the service at...
Marjorie "Latance" Burch
Jun 15, 2023
Marjorie “Latance” Burch, 90, of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Jarrell, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Friday,...
Charles Edwin Tomlin
Jun 15, 2023
Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...
Shirley Butcher Burney
Jun 13, 2023
Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Kelly Joe Cordova
Jun 12, 2023
Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...
Leon Wayne Terry
Jun 11, 2023
Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott Shirley was born on December 21, 1938. She died on June 10, 2023. She was the youngest of 8 children born and raised in Vinton, Louisiana. She attended Catholic Elementary School at St. Joseph and Vinton High School. She moved to Orange, Texas in 1959 where she worked at Orange Bank and later at a savings and...
Donald R. Marshall
Jun 9, 2023
Donald R. Marshall, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 9th, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Keith Giblin. There will be a reception and visitation following the service. Born on March 31st, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he...
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt
Jun 9, 2023
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023. Born in Fallon, Nevada, on September 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Howard Joseph Longron and Della Mae Longron. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Orange. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1966 and was voted most beautiful in...
Donald G. Barclay
Jun 9, 2023
Donald G. Barclay Donald G. Barclay, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Parkview Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring, TX. Mr. Barclay was born December 24, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA, the son of Sallie Elizabeth (Haynes) and Robert Franklin Barclay. He graduated from French High School in...
Charles Ray Guilhas
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Ray Guilhas Charles Ray Guilhas, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Mickey John Poisel
Jun 25, 2023
Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson
Jun 24, 2023
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Maydel Sheppard
Jun 24, 2023
Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...
Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman
Jun 24, 2023
Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...
Luther Albert Bradley Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Janice Clark Smith
Jun 22, 2023
Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...
Carrie James Guidry
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...
Sandra Jean Caraway
Jun 19, 2023
Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...
James Wesley Paul
Jun 17, 2023
James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...
Mark Meadows
Jun 16, 2023
Mark Meadows, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place before the service at...
Marjorie "Latance" Burch
Jun 15, 2023
Marjorie “Latance” Burch, 90, of Jarrell, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Jarrell, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Friday,...
Charles Edwin Tomlin
Jun 15, 2023
Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...
Shirley Butcher Burney
Jun 13, 2023
Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Kelly Joe Cordova
Jun 12, 2023
Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...
Leon Wayne Terry
Jun 11, 2023
Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott Shirley was born on December 21, 1938. She died on June 10, 2023. She was the youngest of 8 children born and raised in Vinton, Louisiana. She attended Catholic Elementary School at St. Joseph and Vinton High School. She moved to Orange, Texas in 1959 where she worked at Orange Bank and later at a savings and...
Donald R. Marshall
Jun 9, 2023
Donald R. Marshall, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 9th, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Keith Giblin. There will be a reception and visitation following the service. Born on March 31st, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he...
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt
Jun 9, 2023
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023. Born in Fallon, Nevada, on September 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Howard Joseph Longron and Della Mae Longron. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Orange. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1966 and was voted most beautiful in...
Donald G. Barclay
Jun 9, 2023
Donald G. Barclay Donald G. Barclay, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Parkview Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring, TX. Mr. Barclay was born December 24, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA, the son of Sallie Elizabeth (Haynes) and Robert Franklin Barclay. He graduated from French High School in...
Charles Ray Guilhas
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Ray Guilhas Charles Ray Guilhas, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...