Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away April 21st, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on December 10th, 1923 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, Winfred lived a full life marked by dedication to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Winfred’s childhood and youth was spent in DeQuincy, the youngest of a large family. He shared...
Eugene Lee Coulter
Apr 20, 2025
Eugene Lee Coulter
Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...
Laurie Barnes Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...
Robert Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...
John Richard Rochelle
Apr 17, 2025
ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.
He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...
Marco Antonio Carcamo
Apr 17, 2025
Marco Antonio Carcamo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 88 in Bridge City, Texas. Born on June 23, 1936, in La Ceiba, Honduras, Marco dedicated over 37 years of his life to a fulfilling career as a Merchant Marine, a testament to his hard work and commitment.
He was a...
George William Trigg
Apr 14, 2025
George William Trigg
George William Trigg, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00...
Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Robie Jed Robbins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 23, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, he was the cherished son of Kenneth Burnet Robbins and Donnie Ware.
Robie leaves behind his devoted wife, Sheila Faye Bush, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage....
Kenneth "The Captin' " Roy Ford
Apr 12, 2025
Nov 7, 1960– April 12, 2025
Kenneth Roy Ford passed away peacefully in Beaumont, TX having lived a life of effort, heart, and appreciation for the little things. Born in Port Arthur, TX Kenneth faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and did his best every step of the way. Known for his love of life and the people around him, he...
Sherry Lin Sterns
Apr 12, 2025
Sherry Lin Sterns
On April 10, 2025, Sherry Lin Sterns passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. She grew up on a quarter horse farm in Michigan along with her brother, Gary Lingle. Sherry graduated from Warren high school in 1964 where she was an honor student, and later attended Michigan State University majoring in art. Her sense of humor...
Pat Walton
Apr 12, 2025
Pat Walton
Pat Walton, 86, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Saunders Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Beaux Hinote, Dr. Wes Hinote, and Seth Dorsey. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Stacy Leigh Richoux
Apr 11, 2025
Stacy Leigh Richoux
Stacy Leigh Richoux, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Beaumont.
Family and Friends can pay their respects at Claybar Funeral Home between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21st, 2025 with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1972, she...
Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson
Apr 10, 2025
Ermelinda “GG” Ostonal Jackson, long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, left us to rest on April 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life gathering is being held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church-Bridge City, 200 W Round Bunch Road, Bridge City. Visitation begins at 10:00 am with a service to follow at 11:00 am.
Linda was preceded in death...
Ronald James Dixon
Apr 10, 2025
Ronald James Dixon, age 74, of the McLewis community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025.
Services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Jimmie Gwendola "Gwen" Alborn
Apr 10, 2025
Jimmie Gwendola “Gwen” Alborn, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Kirbyville, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sam Roe. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at...
Doug Sartin
Apr 9, 2025
Doug Sartin
Doug Sartin, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2025, at home.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1969, he was the son of Dale Sartin and Darlene (Ochs) Sartin. Doug was known for...
Judy Kay Hughes - aka JuJu
Apr 5, 2025
Judy Kay Hughes – aka JuJu
Judy Kay Hughes – aka JuJu, 73, passed away on April 5, 2025.
Born on January 21, 1952, she was the daughter of Noble Chester Hughes and Charlie Mae Hughes. Judy served briefly in the Army National Guard. She loved her family. Judy loved cooking, and we were lucky to have had many of her dinners....
Dennis Wayne Schmidt
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis Wayne Schmidt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on November 7, 1949, he was the son of Joseph C. Schmidt and Mildred Jordan (Abide). He was a cherished individual who brought joy to...
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away April 21st, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on December 10th, 1923 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, Winfred lived a full life marked by dedication to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Winfred’s childhood and youth was spent in DeQuincy, the youngest of a large family. He shared...
Eugene Lee Coulter
Apr 20, 2025
Eugene Lee Coulter
Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...
Laurie Barnes Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...
Robert Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...
John Richard Rochelle
Apr 17, 2025
ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.
He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...
Marco Antonio Carcamo
Apr 17, 2025
Marco Antonio Carcamo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 88 in Bridge City, Texas. Born on June 23, 1936, in La Ceiba, Honduras, Marco dedicated over 37 years of his life to a fulfilling career as a Merchant Marine, a testament to his hard work and commitment.
He was a...
George William Trigg
Apr 14, 2025
George William Trigg
George William Trigg, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00...
Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
Robie Jed Robbins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 23, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, he was the cherished son of Kenneth Burnet Robbins and Donnie Ware.
Robie leaves behind his devoted wife, Sheila Faye Bush, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage....
Kenneth "The Captin' " Roy Ford
Apr 12, 2025
Nov 7, 1960– April 12, 2025
Kenneth Roy Ford passed away peacefully in Beaumont, TX having lived a life of effort, heart, and appreciation for the little things. Born in Port Arthur, TX Kenneth faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and did his best every step of the way. Known for his love of life and the people around him, he...
Sherry Lin Sterns
Apr 12, 2025
Sherry Lin Sterns
On April 10, 2025, Sherry Lin Sterns passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. She grew up on a quarter horse farm in Michigan along with her brother, Gary Lingle. Sherry graduated from Warren high school in 1964 where she was an honor student, and later attended Michigan State University majoring in art. Her sense of humor...
Pat Walton
Apr 12, 2025
Pat Walton
Pat Walton, 86, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Saunders Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Beaux Hinote, Dr. Wes Hinote, and Seth Dorsey. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the...
Stacy Leigh Richoux
Apr 11, 2025
Stacy Leigh Richoux
Stacy Leigh Richoux, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Beaumont.
Family and Friends can pay their respects at Claybar Funeral Home between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21st, 2025 with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1972, she...
Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson
Apr 10, 2025
Ermelinda “GG” Ostonal Jackson, long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, left us to rest on April 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life gathering is being held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church-Bridge City, 200 W Round Bunch Road, Bridge City. Visitation begins at 10:00 am with a service to follow at 11:00 am.
Linda was preceded in death...
Ronald James Dixon
Apr 10, 2025
Ronald James Dixon, age 74, of the McLewis community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025.
Services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Jimmie Gwendola "Gwen" Alborn
Apr 10, 2025
Jimmie Gwendola “Gwen” Alborn, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Kirbyville, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sam Roe. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at...
Doug Sartin
Apr 9, 2025
Doug Sartin
Doug Sartin, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2025, at home.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1969, he was the son of Dale Sartin and Darlene (Ochs) Sartin. Doug was known for...
Judy Kay Hughes - aka JuJu
Apr 5, 2025
Judy Kay Hughes – aka JuJu
Judy Kay Hughes – aka JuJu, 73, passed away on April 5, 2025.
Born on January 21, 1952, she was the daughter of Noble Chester Hughes and Charlie Mae Hughes. Judy served briefly in the Army National Guard. She loved her family. Judy loved cooking, and we were lucky to have had many of her dinners....
Dennis Wayne Schmidt
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis Wayne Schmidt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on November 7, 1949, he was the son of Joseph C. Schmidt and Mildred Jordan (Abide). He was a cherished individual who brought joy to...
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