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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr.

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr. 

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2024, at home. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on February 7, 1986, he was the son of Earl Paul Johnson, Sr. and Coleathia “Kristy”...

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Feb 28, 2024

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Donna Hollinhead, 68, of Winnie, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2024. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas

 

Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral...

L.J. Sonier

L.J. Sonier

Feb 27, 2024

L.J. Sonier

L.J. Sonier, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2024, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Big Wood Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.  

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March...

Dorris Ann Norwood

Dorris Ann Norwood

Feb 25, 2024

Dorris Norwood, 89, a 58-year resident of Bridge City, passed away February 25, 2024, in Tomball Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March...

Jules "Penny" Carpenter

Jules "Penny" Carpenter

Feb 25, 2024

Jules “Penny” Carpenter, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Haynes. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.,...

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr. of Orange passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Kevin Brown from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

Noah Allen Carter

Noah Allen Carter

Feb 23, 2024

Noah Allen Carter Noah Allen Carter, 23, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin of Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. A...

Jay Royce Bennett

Jay Royce Bennett

Feb 21, 2024

Jay Royce Bennett Jay Royce Bennett, 68, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 4th, 1955, to Ross Bennett and Millie Bennett, Jay's life was one filled with adventure, passion, and a deep connection to the water that surrounded him. Throughout his life, Jay found joy in...

Edith "Edie" Willis

Edith "Edie" Willis

Feb 20, 2024

Edith “Edie” Willis Edith “Edie” Willis, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. A memorial celebration of Edie’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 29, 1943, she was the...

Addis "A.J." Jerald Harwell

Addis "A.J." Jerald Harwell

Feb 20, 2024

Addis Jerald Harwell, known to many as A.J., has peacefully passed away at the age of 93. A graveside service to honor and remember Addis Jerald Harwell will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Marshall, Texas on July 26, 1930, to James and Tennie Harwell, he was a...

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman

Feb 19, 2024

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 19th, 2024. A Funeral Service to honor Ligia's life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. A Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to...

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday,...

Denise Rachal Nichols

Denise Rachal Nichols

Feb 18, 2024

Denise Rachal Nichols, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February...

Rioh P. Glendinning

Rioh P. Glendinning

Feb 18, 2024

Rioh P. Glendinning also known to many as “Glen” was born July 9, 1932 to John & Marie (Houllion) Glendinning in LosAngeles,CA. He passed from this life, February 18, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2024 , at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be held at...

Timothy Allen Price

Timothy Allen Price

Feb 17, 2024

Timothy Allen Price Timothy Allen Price, 68, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on Febuary 17, 2024, in The Woodlands, Texas. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16th, 11:00am at Tyrrell Park, next door to the Bert and Jack Binks Horticultural Center in Beaumont with a butterfly release in the gardens. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 2, 1955, he...

Joan Shirley Alba

Joan Shirley Alba

Feb 17, 2024

Joan Shirley Alba Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin...

Rhonda Harrington Kelley

Rhonda Harrington Kelley

Feb 17, 2024

Rhonda Harrington Kelley (Dec. 13, 1951—Feb. 17, 2024), who lived a life of devotion and commitment in service to her Lord Jesus Christ that touched the lives of thousands, went to be with her Lord while surrounded by family at home in Fairhope, Alabama. As Rhonda served alongside her beloved husband Chuck Kelley, President Emeritus of New Orleans Baptist Theological...

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Feb 16, 2024

Chelsie Dawn Murty, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort...

Frances Jane Smith

Frances Jane Smith

Feb 16, 2024

Frances Jane Smith, aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 16 at Summer Place in Beaumont, TX where she spent the final years of her life. She was born on February 29, 1940 in Shreveport, LA to Gladys and David Lingenfelter. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and completed a master's in psychiatric...

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Feb 15, 2024

Our beloved Cynthia Ann McKinley, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on February 15, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas after an unexpected medical emergency. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at silver Oaks Baptist Church located at 16460 FM 1442 in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Ed Rawls....

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr.

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr. 

Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2024, at home. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on February 7, 1986, he was the son of Earl Paul Johnson, Sr. and Coleathia “Kristy”...

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Feb 28, 2024

Donna Latrelle Hollinhead

Donna Hollinhead, 68, of Winnie, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2024. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas

 

Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral...

L.J. Sonier

L.J. Sonier

Feb 27, 2024

L.J. Sonier

L.J. Sonier, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2024, at home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Big Wood Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana.  

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March...

Dorris Ann Norwood

Dorris Ann Norwood

Feb 25, 2024

Dorris Norwood, 89, a 58-year resident of Bridge City, passed away February 25, 2024, in Tomball Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March...

Jules "Penny" Carpenter

Jules "Penny" Carpenter

Feb 25, 2024

Jules “Penny” Carpenter, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Haynes. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.,...

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

Lynwood Lane Martin Sr. of Orange passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Kevin Brown from First Baptist Church of Mauriceville officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, February...

Noah Allen Carter

Noah Allen Carter

Feb 23, 2024

Noah Allen Carter Noah Allen Carter, 23, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend James Boykin of Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. A...

Jay Royce Bennett

Jay Royce Bennett

Feb 21, 2024

Jay Royce Bennett Jay Royce Bennett, 68, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 4th, 1955, to Ross Bennett and Millie Bennett, Jay's life was one filled with adventure, passion, and a deep connection to the water that surrounded him. Throughout his life, Jay found joy in...

Edith "Edie" Willis

Edith "Edie" Willis

Feb 20, 2024

Edith “Edie” Willis Edith “Edie” Willis, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Oak Grove Nursing Home. A memorial celebration of Edie’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 29, 1943, she was the...

Addis "A.J." Jerald Harwell

Addis "A.J." Jerald Harwell

Feb 20, 2024

Addis Jerald Harwell, known to many as A.J., has peacefully passed away at the age of 93. A graveside service to honor and remember Addis Jerald Harwell will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Marshall, Texas on July 26, 1930, to James and Tennie Harwell, he was a...

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman

Feb 19, 2024

Ligia Jacqueline Guzman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 19th, 2024. A Funeral Service to honor Ligia's life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. A Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to...

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Barbara Jeff Wilburn

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday,...

Denise Rachal Nichols

Denise Rachal Nichols

Feb 18, 2024

Denise Rachal Nichols, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Focused Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February...

Rioh P. Glendinning

Rioh P. Glendinning

Feb 18, 2024

Rioh P. Glendinning also known to many as “Glen” was born July 9, 1932 to John & Marie (Houllion) Glendinning in LosAngeles,CA. He passed from this life, February 18, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2024 , at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be held at...

Timothy Allen Price

Timothy Allen Price

Feb 17, 2024

Timothy Allen Price Timothy Allen Price, 68, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on Febuary 17, 2024, in The Woodlands, Texas. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16th, 11:00am at Tyrrell Park, next door to the Bert and Jack Binks Horticultural Center in Beaumont with a butterfly release in the gardens. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 2, 1955, he...

Joan Shirley Alba

Joan Shirley Alba

Feb 17, 2024

Joan Shirley Alba Joan Shirley Alba, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Wanda Whitehead. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin...

Rhonda Harrington Kelley

Rhonda Harrington Kelley

Feb 17, 2024

Rhonda Harrington Kelley (Dec. 13, 1951—Feb. 17, 2024), who lived a life of devotion and commitment in service to her Lord Jesus Christ that touched the lives of thousands, went to be with her Lord while surrounded by family at home in Fairhope, Alabama. As Rhonda served alongside her beloved husband Chuck Kelley, President Emeritus of New Orleans Baptist Theological...

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Chelsie Dawn Murty

Feb 16, 2024

Chelsie Dawn Murty, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2024, at her home in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort...

Frances Jane Smith

Frances Jane Smith

Feb 16, 2024

Frances Jane Smith, aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 16 at Summer Place in Beaumont, TX where she spent the final years of her life. She was born on February 29, 1940 in Shreveport, LA to Gladys and David Lingenfelter. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and completed a master's in psychiatric...

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Cynthia Ann McKinley

Feb 15, 2024

Our beloved Cynthia Ann McKinley, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on February 15, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas after an unexpected medical emergency. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at silver Oaks Baptist Church located at 16460 FM 1442 in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Ed Rawls....

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