Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
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...
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...
Audrey McCrory Lapeyrolerie
Jun 2, 2023
Audrey McCrory Lapeyrolerie, 98, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. A visitation will take place prior...
Kevin Allen Sorrels
Jun 2, 2023
Kevin Allen Sorrels Kevin Allen Sorrels, 30, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Sharon Lee Belcher
May 30, 2023
Sharon Lee Belcher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Bro. Terry Wright from First Baptist Church in Vidor. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Tx....
Ralph William Hebert
May 29, 2023
Ralph William Hebert Ralph William Hebert, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehab Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the...
William "Bill" Elmer Smith
May 28, 2023
William "Bill" Elmer Smith, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, dedicated veteran, esteemed community member, and successful entrepreneur, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. His loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and remarkable achievements that will be cherished forever. Funeral services will be held...
Glenda Rose Belcher
May 26, 2023
Glenda Rose Belcher Glenda Rose Belcher, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 26,2023, at her home. A Celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at a later date. Born in Jasper, Texas on February 12, 1946, she was the daughter of William Harvey Bush and Annie Lee (Brooks) Bush. Glenda worked as a beautician for eighteen years and...
Theresa Trammell Davis
May 25, 2023
Theresa Trammell Davis, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2023 A gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 10, 1959, she was the daughter of Jimmy Earl Trammell...
Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr.
May 24, 2023
Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr. Our Dad, Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr. died on May 24, 2023. Joe Payne believed in honesty, hard work, loving his family and following God’s Word and he lived it. He was the son of Oscar F. and Alva Myrel Payne. He was born in Jacksonville, Texas on November 16, 1933. At age 6 Joe began what...
Neil Hudson
May 22, 2023
Neil Hudson Neil Hudson, 83, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar...
Leola "Lee" Ann Dougharty O'Sullivan
May 22, 2023
Leola “Lee” Ann Dougharty O’Sullivan Leola “Lee” Ann O’Sullivan, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00, Friday, June 2, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Strother of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Dougharty Cemetery in Orange, Tx. Born in...
Laura Bell Blackwell
May 21, 2023
Laura Bell Blackwell, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Visitation will be...
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...
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...
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...
Audrey McCrory Lapeyrolerie
Jun 2, 2023
Audrey McCrory Lapeyrolerie, 98, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. A visitation will take place prior...
Kevin Allen Sorrels
Jun 2, 2023
Kevin Allen Sorrels Kevin Allen Sorrels, 30, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Sharon Lee Belcher
May 30, 2023
Sharon Lee Belcher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Bro. Terry Wright from First Baptist Church in Vidor. A burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Tx....
Ralph William Hebert
May 29, 2023
Ralph William Hebert Ralph William Hebert, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehab Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior to the...
William "Bill" Elmer Smith
May 28, 2023
William "Bill" Elmer Smith, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, dedicated veteran, esteemed community member, and successful entrepreneur, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. His loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and remarkable achievements that will be cherished forever. Funeral services will be held...
Glenda Rose Belcher
May 26, 2023
Glenda Rose Belcher Glenda Rose Belcher, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 26,2023, at her home. A Celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at a later date. Born in Jasper, Texas on February 12, 1946, she was the daughter of William Harvey Bush and Annie Lee (Brooks) Bush. Glenda worked as a beautician for eighteen years and...
Theresa Trammell Davis
May 25, 2023
Theresa Trammell Davis, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2023 A gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 10, 1959, she was the daughter of Jimmy Earl Trammell...
Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr.
May 24, 2023
Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr. Our Dad, Joseph Daniel Payne, Sr. died on May 24, 2023. Joe Payne believed in honesty, hard work, loving his family and following God’s Word and he lived it. He was the son of Oscar F. and Alva Myrel Payne. He was born in Jacksonville, Texas on November 16, 1933. At age 6 Joe began what...
Neil Hudson
May 22, 2023
Neil Hudson Neil Hudson, 83, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Claybar...
Leola "Lee" Ann Dougharty O'Sullivan
May 22, 2023
Leola “Lee” Ann Dougharty O’Sullivan Leola “Lee” Ann O’Sullivan, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00, Friday, June 2, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Strother of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Dougharty Cemetery in Orange, Tx. Born in...
Laura Bell Blackwell
May 21, 2023
Laura Bell Blackwell, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Visitation will be...



