Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Barbara Babington LaGrappe
Mar 6, 2023
Barbara Babington LaGrappe Barbara Babington LaGrappe, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Helen Weaver
Mar 6, 2023
Helen Weaver of Bridge City, TX, passed away of natural causes on March 6, 2023 (just two weeks before her 96th birthday) surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, March 9, 2023 at First...
Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle
Mar 4, 2023
Melissa “Mickey” Sue Trinkle, 66, of Vidor, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. Born in Lone Star, Texas, on March 16, 1956, Mickey was the daughter of Earl Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sanford) Kennon. Mickey enjoyed her time as a Vidor High Brigadette, and after graduating, she pursued teaching. After spending two years at Lumberton ISD, she went...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon
Mar 3, 2023
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and...
Lucy Broussard Loeve
Mar 2, 2023
Lucy Broussard Loeve Lucy Broussard Loeve passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, in West Orange, Texas, she was 105. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at...
Marie Frances Delcambre
Mar 2, 2023
Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre “Zook”, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2023 at Focused Care in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held starting at 1:00 pm at St....
Bonnie Lousie Burris
Mar 1, 2023
Bonnie Louise Burris Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Donnie Alon Mires
Mar 1, 2023
Donnie Alon Mires Donnie Alon Mires, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow...
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr.
Mar 1, 2023
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr. Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jim Blackwell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4,...
Jackie Lynn Tillery
Feb 28, 2023
Jackie Lynn Tillery Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Liberty, Texas, on December 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Jack Clow and Geneva (Phillips) Clow. Jackie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. In her free time, Jackie loved...
Earl Joseph Angelle
Feb 26, 2023
Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City in the foyer of the church. A Rosary Service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m....
Charles Leroy Bloomfield
Feb 26, 2023
Charles Leroy Bloomfield, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...
Norman Ray Huff
Feb 26, 2023
Norman Ray Huff Norman Ray Huff, 84, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Looney of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1938, he was the son of...
Jenni Barrow
Feb 26, 2023
Jenni Barrow, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forrest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to...
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr.
Feb 26, 2023
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr. Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 3023, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior...
Susie Mae Downs
Feb 24, 2023
Susie Downs passed away on February 24, 2023, she was 87. She was born in Benton, Illinois on October 12, 1935, and was a resident of Beaumont, Texas for the last 10 years. A visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023, with family reflections taking place at 7:00 pm, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in...
Penny Jo Teal Kumse
Feb 24, 2023
Penny Jo Teal Kumse, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Great Lakes, Illinois, on November 23, 1953, she was the daughter of Jesse Joe Teal and Natalie Vivian (Fridley) Teal. Penny was a woman of great faith who was loved by the Lord and was a member at St. Maurice Catholic...
Mario "Ray" Dal Sasso
Feb 23, 2023
Mario “Ray” Dal Sasso passed from this life on February 23, 2023. He was born to Cristiano “Chris” and Madeline Dal Sasso on March 4, 1924, in Clinton, Indiana, after his parents had immigrated to America from Italy. His father worked in the coal mines to support them. It was a tough life, but Ray cherished his childhood, growing up...
Michael Wayne Wiley
Feb 22, 2023
Michael Wayne Wiley, Sr, AKA Papa, passed into the loving arms of those who’ve gone before us and the Lord Jesus on February 22nd, 2023. Mike was born and raised in Orange, TX to Kenneth and Jeanette Wiley on August 27th, 1957. In his 65 years, he led a life of service. He was a pipefitter, guard, inspector, volunteer firefighter,...
Frank William Skeeler
Feb 22, 2023
Frank William Skeeler, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery...
Barbara Babington LaGrappe
Mar 6, 2023
Barbara Babington LaGrappe Barbara Babington LaGrappe, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Helen Weaver
Mar 6, 2023
Helen Weaver of Bridge City, TX, passed away of natural causes on March 6, 2023 (just two weeks before her 96th birthday) surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, March 9, 2023 at First...
Melissa "Mickey" Sue Trinkle
Mar 4, 2023
Melissa “Mickey” Sue Trinkle, 66, of Vidor, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home. Born in Lone Star, Texas, on March 16, 1956, Mickey was the daughter of Earl Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sanford) Kennon. Mickey enjoyed her time as a Vidor High Brigadette, and after graduating, she pursued teaching. After spending two years at Lumberton ISD, she went...
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon
Mar 3, 2023
Ina Jeanne Lockart Neilon, 79, of Vidor, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fayette, Alabama, on July 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Lecil Lockart and Jean (Trammel) Lockart. Ina became an audiologist and...
Lucy Broussard Loeve
Mar 2, 2023
Lucy Broussard Loeve Lucy Broussard Loeve passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2023, in West Orange, Texas, she was 105. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at...
Marie Frances Delcambre
Mar 2, 2023
Marie Frances Gonsoulin Delcambre “Zook”, 81, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 2nd, 2023 at Focused Care in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held starting at 1:00 pm at St....
Bonnie Lousie Burris
Mar 1, 2023
Bonnie Louise Burris Bonnie Louise Burris, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Donnie Alon Mires
Mar 1, 2023
Donnie Alon Mires Donnie Alon Mires, 86, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Father Ernie Carpio, Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow...
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr.
Mar 1, 2023
Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr. Jerry Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jim Blackwell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4,...
Jackie Lynn Tillery
Feb 28, 2023
Jackie Lynn Tillery Jackie Lynn Tillery, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Focus Care in Orange. Born in Liberty, Texas, on December 27, 1944, she was the daughter of Jack Clow and Geneva (Phillips) Clow. Jackie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and grandchildren dearly. In her free time, Jackie loved...
Earl Joseph Angelle
Feb 26, 2023
Earl Joseph Angelle, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City in the foyer of the church. A Rosary Service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m....
Charles Leroy Bloomfield
Feb 26, 2023
Charles Leroy Bloomfield, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...
Norman Ray Huff
Feb 26, 2023
Norman Ray Huff Norman Ray Huff, 84, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Brandon Looney of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1938, he was the son of...
Jenni Barrow
Feb 26, 2023
Jenni Barrow, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Orange Forrest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to...
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr.
Feb 26, 2023
Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr. Norris Paul Jacques Brandon, Sr., 89, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 3023, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin prior...
Susie Mae Downs
Feb 24, 2023
Susie Downs passed away on February 24, 2023, she was 87. She was born in Benton, Illinois on October 12, 1935, and was a resident of Beaumont, Texas for the last 10 years. A visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023, with family reflections taking place at 7:00 pm, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in...
Penny Jo Teal Kumse
Feb 24, 2023
Penny Jo Teal Kumse, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Great Lakes, Illinois, on November 23, 1953, she was the daughter of Jesse Joe Teal and Natalie Vivian (Fridley) Teal. Penny was a woman of great faith who was loved by the Lord and was a member at St. Maurice Catholic...
Mario "Ray" Dal Sasso
Feb 23, 2023
Mario “Ray” Dal Sasso passed from this life on February 23, 2023. He was born to Cristiano “Chris” and Madeline Dal Sasso on March 4, 1924, in Clinton, Indiana, after his parents had immigrated to America from Italy. His father worked in the coal mines to support them. It was a tough life, but Ray cherished his childhood, growing up...
Michael Wayne Wiley
Feb 22, 2023
Michael Wayne Wiley, Sr, AKA Papa, passed into the loving arms of those who’ve gone before us and the Lord Jesus on February 22nd, 2023. Mike was born and raised in Orange, TX to Kenneth and Jeanette Wiley on August 27th, 1957. In his 65 years, he led a life of service. He was a pipefitter, guard, inspector, volunteer firefighter,...
Frank William Skeeler
Feb 22, 2023
Frank William Skeeler, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery...