Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Kandy Campbell Sartin
May 20, 2023
Kandy Campbell Sartin, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 14, 1956, she was the daughter of Hiram Kirk Campbell and Alvis (Eubanks) Conrad. Kandy was a...
Doris Jane Hughes Steele
May 19, 2023
Doris Jane Hughes Steele, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....
Scott Owen Smith
May 19, 2023
Scott Owen Smith, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, with his daughter by his side in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 30, 1950, he was the son of Douglas Owen Smith and Lillie Mae Smith Kingery. Scott was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a veteran of the United States Army....
Marilyn Leanne Johnston
May 17, 2023
Marilyn Leanne (Powelson) Johnston of Jasper, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Marilyn was born on April 26, 1950, in McAllen, Texas. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1968. She married Howell Dayne Johnston in Port Arthur, Texas on February 14, 1970. She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in sociology from...
Otis Ray Hennigan
May 17, 2023
Otis Ray Hennigan Otis Ray Hennigan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Brother Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to...
Dickie Mark Plessala
May 14, 2023
Dickie Mark Plessala, 69 of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at...
Kenneth Ray Smith
May 11, 2023
Kenneth Ray Smith, 65, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Corpus Christie, Texas,...
Gloria Pat Barnett Culpepper
May 10, 2023
Gloria Pat Barnett Culpepper, 81, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Georgetown, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed. Gloria was born on January 5, 1942, in Galveston, Texas, to Patsy Belle Wills Barnett and Adrian Clive (A.C.) Barnett and was their only child. Her parents relocated to Orange, Texas, in 1945...
Kirk Bonnin
May 10, 2023
Kirk Bonnin Kirk Bonnin, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, with his two children by his side. Mass of Christian remembrance will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.,...
John David "J.D." Zerko
May 8, 2023
John David “J.D.” Zerko Our beloved father, John David “J.D.” Zerko, 86, of Orange, TX peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Monday, May 8, 2023, with his youngest 2 daughters at his side. Services are entrusted to Claybar Funeral Home with visitation to be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, May 14, 2023, which would...
Mary Lou Syrek
May 8, 2023
Mary Lou Syrek Mary Lou Syrek, 70, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2023, peacefully at home. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Marvin Eugene Brant and...
Jimmie Paul Allen
May 5, 2023
Jimmie Paul Allen was born at home in Angelina County, Texas on January 12, 1940, son of Pauline (Moran) and Garnie Matthews Allen. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas....
Fernecia Fran Bradley
May 4, 2023
Fernecia “Necia” Fran Bradley Fernecia “Necia” Fran Bradley, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
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...
Kandy Campbell Sartin
May 20, 2023
Kandy Campbell Sartin, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 14, 1956, she was the daughter of Hiram Kirk Campbell and Alvis (Eubanks) Conrad. Kandy was a...
Doris Jane Hughes Steele
May 19, 2023
Doris Jane Hughes Steele, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Orange. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Harland Strother of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....
Scott Owen Smith
May 19, 2023
Scott Owen Smith, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2023, with his daughter by his side in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 30, 1950, he was the son of Douglas Owen Smith and Lillie Mae Smith Kingery. Scott was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a veteran of the United States Army....
Marilyn Leanne Johnston
May 17, 2023
Marilyn Leanne (Powelson) Johnston of Jasper, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Marilyn was born on April 26, 1950, in McAllen, Texas. She graduated from McAllen High School in 1968. She married Howell Dayne Johnston in Port Arthur, Texas on February 14, 1970. She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in sociology from...
Otis Ray Hennigan
May 17, 2023
Otis Ray Hennigan Otis Ray Hennigan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Brother Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to...
Dickie Mark Plessala
May 14, 2023
Dickie Mark Plessala, 69 of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at...
Kenneth Ray Smith
May 11, 2023
Kenneth Ray Smith, 65, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Corpus Christie, Texas,...
Gloria Pat Barnett Culpepper
May 10, 2023
Gloria Pat Barnett Culpepper, 81, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Georgetown, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed. Gloria was born on January 5, 1942, in Galveston, Texas, to Patsy Belle Wills Barnett and Adrian Clive (A.C.) Barnett and was their only child. Her parents relocated to Orange, Texas, in 1945...
Kirk Bonnin
May 10, 2023
Kirk Bonnin Kirk Bonnin, 62, of Orange, passed away on May 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, with his two children by his side. Mass of Christian remembrance will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.,...
John David "J.D." Zerko
May 8, 2023
John David “J.D.” Zerko Our beloved father, John David “J.D.” Zerko, 86, of Orange, TX peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Monday, May 8, 2023, with his youngest 2 daughters at his side. Services are entrusted to Claybar Funeral Home with visitation to be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, May 14, 2023, which would...
Mary Lou Syrek
May 8, 2023
Mary Lou Syrek Mary Lou Syrek, 70, of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2023, peacefully at home. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Marvin Eugene Brant and...
Jimmie Paul Allen
May 5, 2023
Jimmie Paul Allen was born at home in Angelina County, Texas on January 12, 1940, son of Pauline (Moran) and Garnie Matthews Allen. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Lani Rousseau First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas....
Fernecia Fran Bradley
May 4, 2023
Fernecia “Necia” Fran Bradley Fernecia “Necia” Fran Bradley, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
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