Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Margie Oswalt Cutaia
Oct 11, 2023
Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...
Betty Jean Worthen
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...
Patsy June Reese
Oct 6, 2023
Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...
Bettye Lee Melton
Oct 4, 2023
Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...
Walter Ray Cox
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...
Lettie Jean Blanda
Sep 27, 2023
Lettie Jean Blanda Lettie Jean Blanda, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 27, surrounded by loving family at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose, and eulogy delivered by Deacon Clint Elkins. Burial will follow at...
Logan Maurice Boyett
Sep 26, 2023
Logan Maurice Boyett Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
William Carl Brimm
Sep 25, 2023
William Carl Brimm Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm...
Willard James Lanier
Sep 25, 2023
Willard James Lanier Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil,...
Geneva Wickware
Sep 25, 2023
GENEVA WICKWARE Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in...
Mary Kay Castino
Sep 25, 2023
Mary Kay was born June 1, 1929, in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Harry & Alberta Mitchell of Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas in 1947. Mary lived in the Groves for 32 years before moving to Bridge City in 1982 when she resided for 40 years. She moved to live...
Margie Lee Schultz
Sep 24, 2023
Margie Lee Schultz Margie Lee Schultz, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Saturday September 30, 2023, from 9-11am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch. Born...
Deborah Blackman Fontenot
Sep 23, 2023
Deborah Blackman Fontenot, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 23, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Claybar...
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...
Margie Oswalt Cutaia
Oct 11, 2023
Margie Oswalt Cutaia Margie Oswalt Cutaia, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack. A private family burial will take place on Sunday. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m.,...
Betty Jean Worthen
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Jean Worthen, 75, of Deweyville, Texas, was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning October 7, 2023. She fought her battle against Pancreatic cancer with dignity, grace, and strength all while knowing she would win the fight, and she did. She left this earth peacefully and was, without a doubt, met at Heaven’s...
Patsy June Reese
Oct 6, 2023
Patsy June Reese, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9,...
Bettye Lee Melton
Oct 4, 2023
Bettye Lee Davis Melton, who loved music, nature, art, and serving her community, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Orange surrounded by her immediate family. She lived in Orange for more than 60 years and after volunteering as a leader for her daughters in Camp Fire groups, later became assistant director, and art director at...
Walter Ray Cox
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Ray Cox Walter Ray Cox, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on February 22, 1937, he was...
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
John Alfred DeRoche, Jr. John Alfred “Al” DeRoche, Jr., 95, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City,...
Lettie Jean Blanda
Sep 27, 2023
Lettie Jean Blanda Lettie Jean Blanda, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 27, surrounded by loving family at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose, and eulogy delivered by Deacon Clint Elkins. Burial will follow at...
Logan Maurice Boyett
Sep 26, 2023
Logan Maurice Boyett Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
William Carl Brimm
Sep 25, 2023
William Carl Brimm Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm...
Willard James Lanier
Sep 25, 2023
Willard James Lanier Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil,...
Geneva Wickware
Sep 25, 2023
GENEVA WICKWARE Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in...
Mary Kay Castino
Sep 25, 2023
Mary Kay was born June 1, 1929, in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Harry & Alberta Mitchell of Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas in 1947. Mary lived in the Groves for 32 years before moving to Bridge City in 1982 when she resided for 40 years. She moved to live...
Margie Lee Schultz
Sep 24, 2023
Margie Lee Schultz Margie Lee Schultz, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Saturday September 30, 2023, from 9-11am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch. Born...
Deborah Blackman Fontenot
Sep 23, 2023
Deborah Blackman Fontenot, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 23, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Claybar...
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