Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jerry E. Ashby
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry Edmond Ashby, 87, of Bridge City, Texas left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025. Visitation will be held at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM July 5 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. Funeral Services through Claybar Funeral Home will follow at 10:00 AM and be officiated by...
Debra Kay "Debbie" Townsend
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Kay Townsend (Debbie), 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at...
Charles Richard "Dickie" Uzzle
Jun 29, 2025
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, peacefully at his home in Bridge City.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Redkey.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 28, 1943, he was the son of Willard Harold Uzzle and Elizabeth Watkins...
Billy Ray and Genell Torbett
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, husband and wife, Billy and Genell Torbett passed away peacefully together at home. A miracle from God. Bill and Genell grew up together as children in Troup, Texas. Bill went into the Army from 1956 to 1959. Genell went to Texas State College. When Bill returned from the army, he and Genell married in 1960 and...
Charlotte Ilene Petry
Jun 27, 2025
Charlotte Ilene Petry, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Victoria Vela
Jun 23, 2025
Victoria Vela, 22, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July...
Michael Wayne Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Wayne Johnson, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch with St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery...
Angela Kay Pousson
Jun 23, 2025
Angela Kay Pousson, 60, of Lufkin and Orange, Texas, was summoned to her heavenly home on June 23, 2025, in Lufkin, TX. She was born in Orange, TX on August 8, 1964, the youngest of six, to Eugene and Ruth Pousson.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents Eugene H Pousson, Ruth LaCombe Pousson and her brother Benny R. Pousson...
David Ray Poole
Jun 22, 2025
David Ray Poole, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...
Kurt Stephen Wolford
Jun 19, 2025
Kurt Stephen Wolford, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur,...
Debbie Lynn Vidrine
Jun 18, 2025
Debbie Lynn Vidrine, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, with a Rosary to begin at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Curtis Lawrence Green
Jun 17, 2025
Curtis Lawrence Green, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Full Gospel Holy Temple, located at 911 Main St. Orange, Texas. Pastor Larry Brooks Sr. and First Lady Abbigail Brooks will be officiating.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 7, 1959, he...
Horace James Cormier
Jun 15, 2025
Horace James Cormier Sr., 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025, in Bridge City Tx.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Gathering.
Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on...
Willie Richard Rashall
Jun 13, 2025
Willie Richard Rashall was born in Orange, Texas February 26, 1936, and passed away on June 13, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas. He worked as a Truck Driver most of his life until he retired from truck driving then went to work as a warehouseman in Orange, Texas.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Peggy...
Marcia E. Harris
Jun 13, 2025
Marica Edith Harris, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Beaumont.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas.
Born in Horatio, Arkansas, on December 31, 1938, she was the daughter of Sherman Charles James and Verdie Dove Taylor James. Marcia was known for her sweetness and for being a...
Michelle Denise Maddox
Jun 12, 2025
Michelle Denise Maddox, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vidor.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Michelle was born on October 10, 1966, in Beaumont, Texas,...
Janelle Boyd
Jun 12, 2025
Janelle Boyd, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bridge City.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be her nephew, Donald Stevens, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright
Jun 12, 2025
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright, 62, of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Lafayette.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 6, 1963, she was the daughter...
Arnold "Lee" Lilley, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Arnold “Lee” Lilley, Jr., 63, of Call, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Galveston.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Park (117 S. Margaret Ave. Kirbyville, TX 75956). The service will be at the outdoor pavilion, rain or shine. Dress is casual, a meal will be...
Jerry Lee Vincent
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Vincent, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on January 31, 1939, he was the son of Atlas “Coon” Vincent and Estelle (Moore) Granger. Jerry was known for his strong personality; he...
Jerry E. Ashby
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry Edmond Ashby, 87, of Bridge City, Texas left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025. Visitation will be held at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM July 5 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. Funeral Services through Claybar Funeral Home will follow at 10:00 AM and be officiated by...
Debra Kay "Debbie" Townsend
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Kay Townsend (Debbie), 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at...
Charles Richard "Dickie" Uzzle
Jun 29, 2025
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, peacefully at his home in Bridge City.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Redkey.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 28, 1943, he was the son of Willard Harold Uzzle and Elizabeth Watkins...
Billy Ray and Genell Torbett
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, husband and wife, Billy and Genell Torbett passed away peacefully together at home. A miracle from God. Bill and Genell grew up together as children in Troup, Texas. Bill went into the Army from 1956 to 1959. Genell went to Texas State College. When Bill returned from the army, he and Genell married in 1960 and...
Charlotte Ilene Petry
Jun 27, 2025
Charlotte Ilene Petry, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Victoria Vela
Jun 23, 2025
Victoria Vela, 22, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July...
Michael Wayne Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Wayne Johnson, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch with St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery...
Angela Kay Pousson
Jun 23, 2025
Angela Kay Pousson, 60, of Lufkin and Orange, Texas, was summoned to her heavenly home on June 23, 2025, in Lufkin, TX. She was born in Orange, TX on August 8, 1964, the youngest of six, to Eugene and Ruth Pousson.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents Eugene H Pousson, Ruth LaCombe Pousson and her brother Benny R. Pousson...
David Ray Poole
Jun 22, 2025
David Ray Poole, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...
Kurt Stephen Wolford
Jun 19, 2025
Kurt Stephen Wolford, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur,...
Debbie Lynn Vidrine
Jun 18, 2025
Debbie Lynn Vidrine, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, with a Rosary to begin at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Curtis Lawrence Green
Jun 17, 2025
Curtis Lawrence Green, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Full Gospel Holy Temple, located at 911 Main St. Orange, Texas. Pastor Larry Brooks Sr. and First Lady Abbigail Brooks will be officiating.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 7, 1959, he...
Horace James Cormier
Jun 15, 2025
Horace James Cormier Sr., 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025, in Bridge City Tx.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Gathering.
Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on...
Willie Richard Rashall
Jun 13, 2025
Willie Richard Rashall was born in Orange, Texas February 26, 1936, and passed away on June 13, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas. He worked as a Truck Driver most of his life until he retired from truck driving then went to work as a warehouseman in Orange, Texas.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Peggy...
Marcia E. Harris
Jun 13, 2025
Marica Edith Harris, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Beaumont.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas.
Born in Horatio, Arkansas, on December 31, 1938, she was the daughter of Sherman Charles James and Verdie Dove Taylor James. Marcia was known for her sweetness and for being a...
Michelle Denise Maddox
Jun 12, 2025
Michelle Denise Maddox, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vidor.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Michelle was born on October 10, 1966, in Beaumont, Texas,...
Janelle Boyd
Jun 12, 2025
Janelle Boyd, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bridge City.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be her nephew, Donald Stevens, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright
Jun 12, 2025
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright, 62, of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Lafayette.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 6, 1963, she was the daughter...
Arnold "Lee" Lilley, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Arnold “Lee” Lilley, Jr., 63, of Call, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Galveston.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Park (117 S. Margaret Ave. Kirbyville, TX 75956). The service will be at the outdoor pavilion, rain or shine. Dress is casual, a meal will be...
Jerry Lee Vincent
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Vincent, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on January 31, 1939, he was the son of Atlas “Coon” Vincent and Estelle (Moore) Granger. Jerry was known for his strong personality; he...