Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Judy Jones Turpin
Apr 8, 2023
Judy Jones Turpin, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony and Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, at North Orange Baptist Church. Born on...
James and Judy Turpin
Apr 8, 2023
James and Judy Turpin will be interred on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at Big Island Baptist Church Cemetery, 1329 Sunset Hill Road, Big Island, Virginia. Rev. Don Harvey, husband to James’ niece, Connie Turpin Harvey, will officiate a graveside service and Connie Turpin Harvey will lead a song with a guitar. James Norton Turpin, 85, of Orange,...
Iva Nell Hogg
Apr 8, 2023
Iva Nell Hogg, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Kelly Ferguson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...
Brenda Ellen Nezat
Apr 8, 2023
Brenda Ellen “MeMe” Nezat, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
Sandra Jean Pitre
Apr 6, 2023
Sandra Jean Pitre, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 6, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at...
Gregory "Greg" Wayne Smith
Apr 6, 2023
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Smith, 61, of Orange, TX, went home to Jesus on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Shelby, Michigan, to Wayne and Marie Smith. Greg loved his home and life together with his loving wife, Terry Smith. Greg was a devout Catholic and son of God. Greg was very active in his...
Ronald Edward Miller
Apr 6, 2023
Ronald Edward Miller, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2023, at Beaumont Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 7, 1937, he was the son of Edward Miller and Marie Rossell -Miller. Ron joined the Air Force in 1955 served most of his 4 years in Okinawa, Japan. He enjoyed playing...
Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen
Apr 6, 2023
Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2023, peacefully at home surround by family. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Barbara Cormier Becker
Apr 4, 2023
Barbara Cormier Becker Barbara Cormier Becker, 75 of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2023, in Orange. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, April...
Diane Buchman Lindley
Apr 3, 2023
Diane Buchman Lindley Diane Buchman Lindley, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. The cremated remains of Diane’s husband, Chester Lindley,...
Dean Franklin Taylor
Apr 3, 2023
Dean Franklin Taylor Dean Franklin Taylor, 62, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Stephen McCrate of St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation will...
Martha Dougharty Sparks
Apr 2, 2023
Martha Dougharty Sparks, 80, of Beaumont, Texas, finally ceased badgering her alleged sons on what they should do with their lives on April 2, 2023. To make sure things were complicated, she died in Houston, Texas at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, forcing her two sons to pay for her to have an understandably awkward Uber ride back to her...
Larry S. Jones, Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
Larry S. Jones, Jr., was summons from life came on April 1, 2023, at his home. Born October 28, 1985, in Orange, Texas to Larry S. Jones, Sr. and Mary Lois Davis Jones. Family and friends will often recall the times shared with him, his concern for others and the many days of creating special memories that will continue to...
Earnest Ray Procella
Apr 1, 2023
Coach Earnest Ray Procella Mr. Earnest Ray Procella of Orange, Texas passed away on April 01, 2023, at his grandson’s home in Orange. He was 91. Funeral services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Saturday, April 08, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be one of Mr. Procella’s grandsons, Pastor Michael Procella, and one of Mr. Procella’s...
John Richard Breitenstein
Mar 30, 2023
John Richard Breitenstein, 76, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be The Reverend Keith Giblin. Born in Rahway, New...
Patricia G. Kelley
Mar 30, 2023
Patricia G. Kelley, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at McDonald Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Paster Thomas Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...
Charles M. Castle Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Charles M. Castle Jr. Charles M. Castle Jr., 85, of Nederland, Tx, passed away on March 26, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Glen Casteel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be at 5:00-8:00pm, Friday March 31,...
Johnny Sheppard Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Johnny Sheppard, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on September 17, 1931, he was the son of Johnny Shepherd, Sr. and Grace Granger. Johnny graduated from Orangefield High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Johnny proudly served for four years during the Korean War. He worked...
Graceann (Lindsey) Harrington
Mar 26, 2023
Graceann (Lindsey) Harrington, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Los Angeles,...
Steven Broussard Jr
Mar 26, 2023
Steven Broussard, Jr. Steven Broussard, Jr., 28, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, at his home in Rosharon, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home...
Judy Jones Turpin
Apr 8, 2023
Judy Jones Turpin, 80, of Orange, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony and Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, at North Orange Baptist Church. Born on...
James and Judy Turpin
Apr 8, 2023
James and Judy Turpin will be interred on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at Big Island Baptist Church Cemetery, 1329 Sunset Hill Road, Big Island, Virginia. Rev. Don Harvey, husband to James’ niece, Connie Turpin Harvey, will officiate a graveside service and Connie Turpin Harvey will lead a song with a guitar. James Norton Turpin, 85, of Orange,...
Iva Nell Hogg
Apr 8, 2023
Iva Nell Hogg, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Kelly Ferguson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the...
Brenda Ellen Nezat
Apr 8, 2023
Brenda Ellen “MeMe” Nezat, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
Sandra Jean Pitre
Apr 6, 2023
Sandra Jean Pitre, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 6, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at...
Gregory "Greg" Wayne Smith
Apr 6, 2023
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Smith, 61, of Orange, TX, went home to Jesus on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1961, in Shelby, Michigan, to Wayne and Marie Smith. Greg loved his home and life together with his loving wife, Terry Smith. Greg was a devout Catholic and son of God. Greg was very active in his...
Ronald Edward Miller
Apr 6, 2023
Ronald Edward Miller, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2023, at Beaumont Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 7, 1937, he was the son of Edward Miller and Marie Rossell -Miller. Ron joined the Air Force in 1955 served most of his 4 years in Okinawa, Japan. He enjoyed playing...
Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen
Apr 6, 2023
Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen Doris Elaine Van Benthuysen, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2023, peacefully at home surround by family. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Barbara Cormier Becker
Apr 4, 2023
Barbara Cormier Becker Barbara Cormier Becker, 75 of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2023, in Orange. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, April...
Diane Buchman Lindley
Apr 3, 2023
Diane Buchman Lindley Diane Buchman Lindley, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. The cremated remains of Diane’s husband, Chester Lindley,...
Dean Franklin Taylor
Apr 3, 2023
Dean Franklin Taylor Dean Franklin Taylor, 62, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Stephen McCrate of St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation will...
Martha Dougharty Sparks
Apr 2, 2023
Martha Dougharty Sparks, 80, of Beaumont, Texas, finally ceased badgering her alleged sons on what they should do with their lives on April 2, 2023. To make sure things were complicated, she died in Houston, Texas at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, forcing her two sons to pay for her to have an understandably awkward Uber ride back to her...
Larry S. Jones, Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
Larry S. Jones, Jr., was summons from life came on April 1, 2023, at his home. Born October 28, 1985, in Orange, Texas to Larry S. Jones, Sr. and Mary Lois Davis Jones. Family and friends will often recall the times shared with him, his concern for others and the many days of creating special memories that will continue to...
Earnest Ray Procella
Apr 1, 2023
Coach Earnest Ray Procella Mr. Earnest Ray Procella of Orange, Texas passed away on April 01, 2023, at his grandson’s home in Orange. He was 91. Funeral services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Saturday, April 08, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be one of Mr. Procella’s grandsons, Pastor Michael Procella, and one of Mr. Procella’s...
John Richard Breitenstein
Mar 30, 2023
John Richard Breitenstein, 76, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Officiating will be The Reverend Keith Giblin. Born in Rahway, New...
Patricia G. Kelley
Mar 30, 2023
Patricia G. Kelley, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at McDonald Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Paster Thomas Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,...
Charles M. Castle Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Charles M. Castle Jr. Charles M. Castle Jr., 85, of Nederland, Tx, passed away on March 26, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Glen Casteel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be at 5:00-8:00pm, Friday March 31,...
Johnny Sheppard Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Johnny Sheppard, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on September 17, 1931, he was the son of Johnny Shepherd, Sr. and Grace Granger. Johnny graduated from Orangefield High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Johnny proudly served for four years during the Korean War. He worked...
Graceann (Lindsey) Harrington
Mar 26, 2023
Graceann (Lindsey) Harrington, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Los Angeles,...
Steven Broussard Jr
Mar 26, 2023
Steven Broussard, Jr. Steven Broussard, Jr., 28, of Rosharon, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, at his home in Rosharon, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home...
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