Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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,...
Beverly Lorraine Walker
Jun 27, 2023
Beverly Lorraine Walker Beverly Lorraine Walker, 84, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2023, in Lumberton. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Chris Moody and Mark Adams. Burial will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Tx. Visitation will be prior to...
Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins
Jun 26, 2023
Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins peacefully went to be with the lord on June 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born June 25, 2023, Diamond was the precious daughter of Alysha Gaskins and John Mannino. In her time here, she was able to touch the hearts of all who were blessed to know her sweet presence. Diamond only...
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...
Harlan Ellington Walker
Jun 23, 2023
Harlan Ellington Walker Harlan Ellington Walker, 89, of Buna, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Kirbyville, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
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...
Gregory Graham
Jun 22, 2023
Gregory Allen Graham, 62 of Beaumont, TX, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Beaumont. Greg was born in Beaumont on July 31, 1960 to J.W. Graham and Patricia Graham. He was the second born son of 5 children. In his youth, Greg speed skated competitively for Manning’s Texas on Wheels with his brother Dale, played baseball at South Park...
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...
Joyce Frances Chesser Head
Jun 21, 2023
Joyce Frances Chesser Head Joyce Frances Chesser Head, 97, of Beaumont and Houston, died June 21, 2023. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in September. During the Covid pandemic Joyce resided in Cypress with her family. For the last 20 months she was a resident of Bayou Manor Healthcare Center in Houston. Born and raised in Beaumont, she graduated...
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...
Larry Alton Barry
Jun 19, 2023
Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...
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...
Claude Thomas Richards
Jun 18, 2023
Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...
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,...
Beverly Lorraine Walker
Jun 27, 2023
Beverly Lorraine Walker Beverly Lorraine Walker, 84, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2023, in Lumberton. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Chris Moody and Mark Adams. Burial will follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Tx. Visitation will be prior to...
Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins
Jun 26, 2023
Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins Diamond Kay Nicole Gaskins peacefully went to be with the lord on June 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born June 25, 2023, Diamond was the precious daughter of Alysha Gaskins and John Mannino. In her time here, she was able to touch the hearts of all who were blessed to know her sweet presence. Diamond only...
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...
Harlan Ellington Walker
Jun 23, 2023
Harlan Ellington Walker Harlan Ellington Walker, 89, of Buna, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Kirbyville, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
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...
Gregory Graham
Jun 22, 2023
Gregory Allen Graham, 62 of Beaumont, TX, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Beaumont. Greg was born in Beaumont on July 31, 1960 to J.W. Graham and Patricia Graham. He was the second born son of 5 children. In his youth, Greg speed skated competitively for Manning’s Texas on Wheels with his brother Dale, played baseball at South Park...
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...
Joyce Frances Chesser Head
Jun 21, 2023
Joyce Frances Chesser Head Joyce Frances Chesser Head, 97, of Beaumont and Houston, died June 21, 2023. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in September. During the Covid pandemic Joyce resided in Cypress with her family. For the last 20 months she was a resident of Bayou Manor Healthcare Center in Houston. Born and raised in Beaumont, she graduated...
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...
Larry Alton Barry
Jun 19, 2023
Larry Alton Barry, 62, a resident of Lake Ivanhoe, passed away on June 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. A private burial will follow at a future date at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation with the family is 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Larry was...
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...
Claude Thomas Richards
Jun 18, 2023
Claude Thomas Richards Claude Thomas Richards, 91, of Beaumont, passed on to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 18, 2023. Claude was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 9, 1932 to Claude T. Richards and Adina Raper Richards. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. He was in the United States Army and...