Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Hilda May Ellender
Jun 15, 2023
Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...
Charles Edwin Tomlin
Jun 15, 2023
Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...
Shirley Butcher Burney
Jun 13, 2023
Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Kelly Joe Cordova
Jun 12, 2023
Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...
Donald R. Troth
Jun 11, 2023
Donald R. Troth We are sad to announce the passing of Donald R. Troth, 92, born in Valley Falls, Kansas. Widow of Betty DeVersa Troth. He passed away with his daughter and granddaughter at his bed side, Sunday June 11, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. May the Lord be with him. Donald was...
Minnie Ethel Powell
Jun 11, 2023
Minnie Ethel Powell Minnie Ethel Powell, 100, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on March 21,1923, she was the daughter of Herman Leon Moses and Addie O. Moses. Minnie was hard working and loved her job working retail for The White House in Beaumont for 17 years. She married the...
Leon Wayne Terry
Jun 11, 2023
Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...
Lee "Sugar Mama" Narcisse
Jun 10, 2023
Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away June 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 29, 1949, she was the daughter of Jarrette and Lucy James. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henry Narcisse She is survived by her sons Doffie D. Robinson, of San Antonio,...
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott Shirley was born on December 21, 1938. She died on June 10, 2023. She was the youngest of 8 children born and raised in Vinton, Louisiana. She attended Catholic Elementary School at St. Joseph and Vinton High School. She moved to Orange, Texas in 1959 where she worked at Orange Bank and later at a savings and...
Donald R. Marshall
Jun 9, 2023
Donald R. Marshall, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 9th, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Keith Giblin. There will be a reception and visitation following the service. Born on March 31st, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he...
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt
Jun 9, 2023
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023. Born in Fallon, Nevada, on September 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Howard Joseph Longron and Della Mae Longron. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Orange. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1966 and was voted most beautiful in...
Donald G. Barclay
Jun 9, 2023
Donald G. Barclay Donald G. Barclay, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Parkview Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring, TX. Mr. Barclay was born December 24, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA, the son of Sallie Elizabeth (Haynes) and Robert Franklin Barclay. He graduated from French High School in...
Charles Ray Guilhas
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Ray Guilhas Charles Ray Guilhas, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
William Jennings "Bill" Moye
Jun 8, 2023
William Jennings Moye William “Bill” Jennings Moye, 80, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on June 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Redman Cemetery in DeQueen, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September...
Anita Marie Jagneaux-Welch-Vidrine
Jun 6, 2023
Anita Marie Jagneaux-Welch-Vidrine 1938 – 2023 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Tim Graham, retired pastor from Junction, Texas, and friend and family of the Welch family. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Billie Rae Ferguson
Jun 6, 2023
Billie Rae Ferguson, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on June 6, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in...
Maurice Lee Richard
Jun 5, 2023
Maurice Lee Richard Maurice Lee Richard, age 83, of LaBelle, Texas, passed away Monday June 5,2023. Born July 12, 1939, he was the oldest son of the seven children of Ivy Primeaux Richard and Clyde Richard; a veteran of the US Marine Corps; a retiree from DuPont Beaumont Works (35 years); and one hard-working man. He rose before the sun...
Phillip Benjamin Thompson
Jun 4, 2023
Phillip Benjamin Thompson, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. His beloved family was by his side after a bravely fought ten-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Hector Maldonado. Visitation will take place...
Marcelle Adams
Jun 3, 2023
Marcelle Adams, 99, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2023, at her place of residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Joshua Sharp. Marcelle’s grandson, Brad Adams Beauchamp, will be presenting the eulogy. Burial will follow at Hillcrest...
Joseph "Joe" Taylor
Jun 2, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Taylor, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Hilda May Ellender
Jun 15, 2023
Hilda May Ellender Hilda May Ellender, 79, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, June 23,, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of George Clinton Ellender and Floy May...
Charles Edwin Tomlin
Jun 15, 2023
Charles Edwin Tomlin was born on July 16,1933 to Jessie Dean Tomlin and Caron LaVerne (Lout) Tomlin in Shelbyville, Texas and passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will...
Shirley Butcher Burney
Jun 13, 2023
Shirley Butcher Burney Shirley Butcher Burney, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paster Gary McCormick of First Christian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Kelly Joe Cordova
Jun 12, 2023
Kelly Joe Cordova Kelly Joe Cordova, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Anderson. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17,...
Donald R. Troth
Jun 11, 2023
Donald R. Troth We are sad to announce the passing of Donald R. Troth, 92, born in Valley Falls, Kansas. Widow of Betty DeVersa Troth. He passed away with his daughter and granddaughter at his bed side, Sunday June 11, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. May the Lord be with him. Donald was...
Minnie Ethel Powell
Jun 11, 2023
Minnie Ethel Powell Minnie Ethel Powell, 100, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on March 21,1923, she was the daughter of Herman Leon Moses and Addie O. Moses. Minnie was hard working and loved her job working retail for The White House in Beaumont for 17 years. She married the...
Leon Wayne Terry
Jun 11, 2023
Leon Wayne Terry Leon Wayne Terry, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Officiating will be Leon’s grandson, Benjamin Terry. Born in Mayfield, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1932, Leon was the son...
Lee "Sugar Mama" Narcisse
Jun 10, 2023
Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse Lee “Sugar Mama” Narcisse, 73, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away June 10, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 29, 1949, she was the daughter of Jarrette and Lucy James. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henry Narcisse She is survived by her sons Doffie D. Robinson, of San Antonio,...
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Manuel-Scott Shirley was born on December 21, 1938. She died on June 10, 2023. She was the youngest of 8 children born and raised in Vinton, Louisiana. She attended Catholic Elementary School at St. Joseph and Vinton High School. She moved to Orange, Texas in 1959 where she worked at Orange Bank and later at a savings and...
Donald R. Marshall
Jun 9, 2023
Donald R. Marshall, 87, of Orange, passed away on June 9th, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Keith Giblin. There will be a reception and visitation following the service. Born on March 31st, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he...
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt
Jun 9, 2023
Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt Shirley Mae Longron Whisenhunt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023. Born in Fallon, Nevada, on September 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Howard Joseph Longron and Della Mae Longron. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Orange. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1966 and was voted most beautiful in...
Donald G. Barclay
Jun 9, 2023
Donald G. Barclay Donald G. Barclay, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Parkview Skilled Care & Rehabilitation Center in Big Spring, TX. Mr. Barclay was born December 24, 1936, in Lake Charles, LA, the son of Sallie Elizabeth (Haynes) and Robert Franklin Barclay. He graduated from French High School in...
Charles Ray Guilhas
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Ray Guilhas Charles Ray Guilhas, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
William Jennings "Bill" Moye
Jun 8, 2023
William Jennings Moye William “Bill” Jennings Moye, 80, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on June 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Redman Cemetery in DeQueen, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September...
Anita Marie Jagneaux-Welch-Vidrine
Jun 6, 2023
Anita Marie Jagneaux-Welch-Vidrine 1938 – 2023 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Tim Graham, retired pastor from Junction, Texas, and friend and family of the Welch family. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bridge City. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Billie Rae Ferguson
Jun 6, 2023
Billie Rae Ferguson, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on June 6, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00pm, Monday, June 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in...
Maurice Lee Richard
Jun 5, 2023
Maurice Lee Richard Maurice Lee Richard, age 83, of LaBelle, Texas, passed away Monday June 5,2023. Born July 12, 1939, he was the oldest son of the seven children of Ivy Primeaux Richard and Clyde Richard; a veteran of the US Marine Corps; a retiree from DuPont Beaumont Works (35 years); and one hard-working man. He rose before the sun...
Phillip Benjamin Thompson
Jun 4, 2023
Phillip Benjamin Thompson, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. His beloved family was by his side after a bravely fought ten-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Hector Maldonado. Visitation will take place...
Marcelle Adams
Jun 3, 2023
Marcelle Adams, 99, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2023, at her place of residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Joshua Sharp. Marcelle’s grandson, Brad Adams Beauchamp, will be presenting the eulogy. Burial will follow at Hillcrest...
Joseph "Joe" Taylor
Jun 2, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Taylor, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...