Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Larry Alton Barry
Jun 19, 2023
Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...
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...
Claude Thomas Richards
Jun 18, 2023
Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...
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,...
Hilda May Ellender
Jun 15, 2023
Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...
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,...
Donald R. Troth
Jun 11, 2023
Donald R. Troth We are sad to announce the passing of Donald R. Troth, 92, born in Valley Falls, Kansas. Widow of Betty DeVersa Troth. He passed away with his daughter and granddaughter at his bed side, Sunday June 11, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. May the Lord be with him. Donald was...
Minnie Ethel Powell
Jun 11, 2023
Minnie Ethel Powell Minnie Ethel Powell, 100, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on March 21,1923, she was the daughter of Herman Leon Moses and Addie O. Moses. Minnie was hard working and loved her job working retail for The White House in Beaumont for 17 years. She married the...
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...
Lee "Sugar Mama" Narcisse
Jun 10, 2023
Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away June 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 29, 1949, she was the daughter of Jarrette and Lucy James. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henry Narcisse She is survived by her sons Doffie D. Robinson, of San Antonio,...
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...
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...
Larry Alton Barry
Jun 19, 2023
Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...
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...
Claude Thomas Richards
Jun 18, 2023
Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...
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,...
Hilda May Ellender
Jun 15, 2023
Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...
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,...
Donald R. Troth
Jun 11, 2023
Donald R. Troth We are sad to announce the passing of Donald R. Troth, 92, born in Valley Falls, Kansas. Widow of Betty DeVersa Troth. He passed away with his daughter and granddaughter at his bed side, Sunday June 11, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. May the Lord be with him. Donald was...
Minnie Ethel Powell
Jun 11, 2023
Minnie Ethel Powell Minnie Ethel Powell, 100, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on March 21,1923, she was the daughter of Herman Leon Moses and Addie O. Moses. Minnie was hard working and loved her job working retail for The White House in Beaumont for 17 years. She married the...
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...
Lee "Sugar Mama" Narcisse
Jun 10, 2023
Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away June 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 29, 1949, she was the daughter of Jarrette and Lucy James. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henry Narcisse She is survived by her sons Doffie D. Robinson, of San Antonio,...
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...