Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Stephen Paul Dronnet
Jul 23, 2023
Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...
Eula Mae Campbell
Jul 21, 2023
Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...
Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert
Jul 21, 2023
Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...
Albert Arthur Chesson
Jul 20, 2023
Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...
George Martin Sweezy
Jul 20, 2023
George Martin Sweezy, 66 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Opal Hawley
Jul 20, 2023
Opal White Hawley, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Arlington Heartis Ellington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, with Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Born in Lanette, Alabama, on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Herbert White...
Sylvia Ann Podjed
Jul 20, 2023
SYLVIA ANN GUERRISI PODJED Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School...
Patsy Granger Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Patsy Granger Johnson Patsy Granger Johnson, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger and Julia (Hill) Granger. Patsy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She had a kind heart and soul. Patsy made...
Thomas William Kinder
Jul 18, 2023
Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle
Jul 18, 2023
Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on...
Michael "Mike" Bean
Jul 17, 2023
Mike Bean, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his home in Orange. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Jay Thomas officiating. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 27, 1949, he was the son of Joe and Bessie Bean. Mike...
Thomas Norman Thayer
Jul 14, 2023
Thomas Norman Thayer, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Francis Gervaise Thayer and Rena Alena (Jobe) Thayer. Thomas proudly served over 20 years in the United States Navy before retiring and going on to work as an Instrument Technician...
John "Wayne" Baker
Jul 13, 2023
John “Wayne” Baker John “Wayne” Baker, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, at his home. A memorial service for John “Wayne” Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Born in Munester, Texas, on February 4, 1936, he was the son of Ambrose Wesley...
Maurine Bell
Jul 13, 2023
Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...
Robert "Bobby" Anderson
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...
Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson
Jul 12, 2023
Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...
Pearl Guillotte
Jul 8, 2023
Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...
Debra Lea French Ball
Jul 7, 2023
Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...
Jeanelle H. Montet
Jul 6, 2023
Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...
Paula Pennington
Jul 5, 2023
Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...
Stephen Paul Dronnet
Jul 23, 2023
Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior...
Eula Mae Campbell
Jul 21, 2023
Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from...
Ronald D'Wayne "Buddy" Emmert
Jul 21, 2023
Ronald D’Wayne “Buddy” Emmert, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 21, 2023, while celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest...
Albert Arthur Chesson
Jul 20, 2023
Albert Arthur Chesson Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A...
George Martin Sweezy
Jul 20, 2023
George Martin Sweezy, 66 of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Opal Hawley
Jul 20, 2023
Opal White Hawley, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Arlington Heartis Ellington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, with Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Born in Lanette, Alabama, on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Herbert White...
Sylvia Ann Podjed
Jul 20, 2023
SYLVIA ANN GUERRISI PODJED Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School...
Patsy Granger Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Patsy Granger Johnson Patsy Granger Johnson, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger and Julia (Hill) Granger. Patsy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She had a kind heart and soul. Patsy made...
Thomas William Kinder
Jul 18, 2023
Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle
Jul 18, 2023
Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on...
Michael "Mike" Bean
Jul 17, 2023
Mike Bean, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his home in Orange. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange with Reverend Jay Thomas officiating. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 27, 1949, he was the son of Joe and Bessie Bean. Mike...
Thomas Norman Thayer
Jul 14, 2023
Thomas Norman Thayer, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 14, 1947, he was the son of Francis Gervaise Thayer and Rena Alena (Jobe) Thayer. Thomas proudly served over 20 years in the United States Navy before retiring and going on to work as an Instrument Technician...
John "Wayne" Baker
Jul 13, 2023
John “Wayne” Baker John “Wayne” Baker, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, at his home. A memorial service for John “Wayne” Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange. Born in Munester, Texas, on February 4, 1936, he was the son of Ambrose Wesley...
Maurine Bell
Jul 13, 2023
Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...
Robert "Bobby" Anderson
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...
Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson
Jul 12, 2023
Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...
Pearl Guillotte
Jul 8, 2023
Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...
Debra Lea French Ball
Jul 7, 2023
Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...
Jeanelle H. Montet
Jul 6, 2023
Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...
Paula Pennington
Jul 5, 2023
Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...
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