Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Maurine Bell
Jul 13, 2023
Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...
Robert "Bobby" Anderson
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...
Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson
Jul 12, 2023
Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...
Pearl Guillotte
Jul 8, 2023
Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...
Debra Lea French Ball
Jul 7, 2023
Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...
Jeanelle H. Montet
Jul 6, 2023
Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...
Paula Pennington
Jul 5, 2023
Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...
Caleb Dylan Underwood
Jul 5, 2023
Caleb Dylan Underwood was born prematurely on August 9th, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed July 5th, 2023. As a child Caleb was always curious, funny, happy and was always trying to learn new things. When he got into high school, he joined the choir and studied welding. He graduated from West Brook High School in Beaumont Texas in...
John Morgan Pittman, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
John Morgan Pittman, Jr. John Morgan Pittman, Jr., 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023,...
Joan Dubord
Jul 3, 2023
Joan Dubord Joan Dubord, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, peacefully at her home at Rolling Rivers Assisted Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery...
Edwin Enoch Hyatt
Jun 30, 2023
Edwin Enoch Hyatt, Sr., born on August 7, 1921, to Thomas and Nettie Hyatt in Singer, Louisiana, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange, Texas, at the age of 101. Edwin graduated class valedictorian from DeQuincy High School in 1939. Having first attended McNeese Junior College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he graduated from Louisiana State University,...
Mickey John Poisel
Jun 25, 2023
Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson
Jun 24, 2023
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Maydel Sheppard
Jun 24, 2023
Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...
Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman
Jun 24, 2023
Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...
Luther Albert Bradley Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Janice Clark Smith
Jun 22, 2023
Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...
Carrie James Guidry
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...
Sandra Jean Caraway
Jun 19, 2023
Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...
James Wesley Paul
Jun 17, 2023
James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...
Maurine Bell
Jul 13, 2023
Maurine Bell Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service...
Robert "Bobby" Anderson
Jul 12, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Anderson Robert “Bobby” Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will...
Aline "Allie" Marie Richardson
Jul 12, 2023
Aline “Allie” Marie Richardson, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 1, 1948, she was the daughter of Lester Langley and Verna Mae (Cormier) Kinnison. Allie was a strong woman with a beautiful heart. She spent her younger years in life living for adventure. Allie loved to travel, especially with...
Pearl Guillotte
Jul 8, 2023
Pearl Guillotte Pearl Guillotte, 96, of Orange, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rosary starting at...
Debra Lea French Ball
Jul 7, 2023
Debra Lea French Ball was born August 7, 1955, to Caleb and Bette French of Orange, Texas, the first of three daughters. From childhood on, she loved the Toro, Louisiana lake house where the family would relax, fish on the banks, and eat grilled food. She adored her parents. Debra’s primary high school activity was band, competing at State UIL...
Jeanelle H. Montet
Jul 6, 2023
Jeanelle H. Montet Jeanelle H. Montet, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A Rosary will...
Paula Pennington
Jul 5, 2023
Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and...
Caleb Dylan Underwood
Jul 5, 2023
Caleb Dylan Underwood was born prematurely on August 9th, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed July 5th, 2023. As a child Caleb was always curious, funny, happy and was always trying to learn new things. When he got into high school, he joined the choir and studied welding. He graduated from West Brook High School in Beaumont Texas in...
John Morgan Pittman, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
John Morgan Pittman, Jr. John Morgan Pittman, Jr., 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023,...
Joan Dubord
Jul 3, 2023
Joan Dubord Joan Dubord, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2023, peacefully at her home at Rolling Rivers Assisted Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery...
Edwin Enoch Hyatt
Jun 30, 2023
Edwin Enoch Hyatt, Sr., born on August 7, 1921, to Thomas and Nettie Hyatt in Singer, Louisiana, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange, Texas, at the age of 101. Edwin graduated class valedictorian from DeQuincy High School in 1939. Having first attended McNeese Junior College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he graduated from Louisiana State University,...
Mickey John Poisel
Jun 25, 2023
Mickey John Poisel Mickey John Poisel, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November...
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson
Jun 24, 2023
Gladys Lavern (Bickham) Johnson, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Rob Tibbitts. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Maydel Sheppard
Jun 24, 2023
Maydel “MeMe” Sheppard, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family asks that you bring your favorite recipes to swap with other guests. Born in Washington, Louisiana, on May 30, 1944, she...
Annie May "Blue Eyes" Neuman
Jun 24, 2023
Annie May “Blue Eyes” Neuman, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler with Steve Neuman and Connor Neuman speaking. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at...
Luther Albert Bradley Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Luther Albert Bradley, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Janice Clark Smith
Jun 22, 2023
Janice Clark Smith Janice Clark Smith, a cherished mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in Austin on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:08 pm. She was born to Artis and Essie Louise Foreman on February 3, 1948, in Orange, TX, where she began a life that radiated with warmth and love. Janice's unwavering spirit touched the lives of...
Carrie James Guidry
Jun 21, 2023
Carrie James Guidry Carrie James Guidry, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born in Hayes, Louisiana, on February 8, 1939, to parents Allen Reed and Mabel (Sonnier) Reed. Carrie had a kind heart and lived every day for her family. A compassionate and hard-working woman, she was always ready...
Sandra Jean Caraway
Jun 19, 2023
Sandra Jean Caraway, 76, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2023, peacefully at her daughter’s home. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Jodie Caraway and Billie Ola...
James Wesley Paul
Jun 17, 2023
James Wesley Paul James Wesley Paul, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at his home of 69 years. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at St. Mary Cemetery...



