Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
James "Jim" Walter Miles
May 4, 2023
James “Jim” Walter Miles, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Bobby Edwards of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Waldrep Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Sharon Pearl Thompson
May 4, 2023
Sharon Thompson Sharon Thompson, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully May 4, 2023, with her husband by her side. The family will have a memorial at their home to celebrate the amazing human she was on earth, at a later date. Born in Wilcox, Arizona, on June 23, 1946, she was the daughter of Earl Byrd and Minnie (Crawford) Byrd....
Merline "Pat" Boozer
May 2, 2023
Merline “Pat” Boozer Merline “Pat” Boozer, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed in Beaumont, Texas, on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at McClelland Church Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...
Roy Ellison Bendy
May 2, 2023
Roy Ellison Bendy Roy Ellison Bendy, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Woodville, Texas, on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Allen Bendy and Margaret (Johnson) Bendy. He loved his girls and made sure to teach them to be strong and independent women. He always made sure to look...
John Harold Stephens
May 1, 2023
John Harold Stephens John Harold Stephens, 66, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 12, 1956, he was the son of Harold Aubrey Stephens...
Oscar Ruel "Red" Davis Jr.
Apr 29, 2023
Oscar Ruel “Red” Davis, Jr. of Orangefield passed away quietly in his home on Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2023. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with memorial services in the Claybar Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4. He will be laid to rest beside Valda in Forest Lawn Cemetery, West...
Melvin Roy McGuire
Apr 28, 2023
Melvin Roy McGuire, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Nicholas Joseph Broussard
Apr 27, 2023
Nicholas Joseph Broussard, 80 of West Orange, Texas passed away on April 27, 2023, peacefully at The Medical Center of Southeast, Texas. Born in Rayne, LA on October 20, 1942, he was the son of Blaze Dupre Broussard and Edith (Leger) Broussard. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, stationed in Panama. Nick worked 30 years for...
Edna Ruth James
Apr 27, 2023
Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was...
Henry Leon Miller
Apr 26, 2023
Henry Leon Miller, a beloved member of the Bridge City, Texas community, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 46, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 19, 1977, in Bastrop, Texas, to Gordon Adolph Miller and Charlene Nina Miller. Henry's passion for golf was evident to all who knew him. He dedicated his life...
Charles Elvin Greene Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene,...
Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.
Apr 25, 2023
Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr. Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City...
C. Delle Bates
Apr 24, 2023
“The most interesting thing about artists is how they live.” ~ Marcel Duchamp Clarence Delle Bates, Jr., known to most as ‘C. Delle,’ was an artist who lived an interesting life. Above all, he was an infinitely loving father and grandfather. C. Delle was known for his sweetness, generosity, kindness, gentleness, curiosity, humility, and grace. To know him was to...
Stacy Lynn Cook
Apr 23, 2023
Stacy Lynn Cook of League City, Texas died on April 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 54. Stacy was born on June 22, 1968 in Orange, Texas. She was the eldest child of a large number of siblings. A wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Stacy was baptized...
Tomalee "Tommy" Drake
Apr 23, 2023
Tomalee (Tommy) Drake passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, after battling COPD and other health problems for many years. Mr. Drake was born November 10, 1944. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas and attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamar University. He volunteered for the National Guard and completed his training at Fort Leonard Wood,...
Claire Marie Smith
Apr 22, 2023
Claire Marie Smith, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Inurnment will follow at the Memorial Garden of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A gathering of family and friends...
Evelyn Walker Hughes
Apr 21, 2023
Evelyn Walker Hughes, 91, a former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Wylie, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. The...
Shirley Marie DeCuir
Apr 20, 2023
Shirley Marie DeCuir, 93, of Groves, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Michael Jude Conway
Apr 20, 2023
Michael Jude Conway Michael Jude Conway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Born in Alexander, Virginia, on November 27, 1955, he was the son of William D. Conway, Jr. and Pansy (Caillouet) Conway. Michael worked as a shipping supervisor at Georgetown Steel for many years. He loved being outdoors to fish,...
Daniel Dewey Dodson
Apr 18, 2023
Daniel Dewey Dodson Dan Dodson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A memorial service honoring Dan and his late wife, Joan Dodson, will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will prior to the service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5,...
James "Jim" Walter Miles
May 4, 2023
James “Jim” Walter Miles, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Bobby Edwards of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Waldrep Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Sharon Pearl Thompson
May 4, 2023
Sharon Thompson Sharon Thompson, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully May 4, 2023, with her husband by her side. The family will have a memorial at their home to celebrate the amazing human she was on earth, at a later date. Born in Wilcox, Arizona, on June 23, 1946, she was the daughter of Earl Byrd and Minnie (Crawford) Byrd....
Merline "Pat" Boozer
May 2, 2023
Merline “Pat” Boozer Merline “Pat” Boozer, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed in Beaumont, Texas, on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at McClelland Church Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral...
Roy Ellison Bendy
May 2, 2023
Roy Ellison Bendy Roy Ellison Bendy, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Woodville, Texas, on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Allen Bendy and Margaret (Johnson) Bendy. He loved his girls and made sure to teach them to be strong and independent women. He always made sure to look...
John Harold Stephens
May 1, 2023
John Harold Stephens John Harold Stephens, 66, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 12, 1956, he was the son of Harold Aubrey Stephens...
Oscar Ruel "Red" Davis Jr.
Apr 29, 2023
Oscar Ruel “Red” Davis, Jr. of Orangefield passed away quietly in his home on Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2023. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with memorial services in the Claybar Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4. He will be laid to rest beside Valda in Forest Lawn Cemetery, West...
Melvin Roy McGuire
Apr 28, 2023
Melvin Roy McGuire, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....
Nicholas Joseph Broussard
Apr 27, 2023
Nicholas Joseph Broussard, 80 of West Orange, Texas passed away on April 27, 2023, peacefully at The Medical Center of Southeast, Texas. Born in Rayne, LA on October 20, 1942, he was the son of Blaze Dupre Broussard and Edith (Leger) Broussard. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, stationed in Panama. Nick worked 30 years for...
Edna Ruth James
Apr 27, 2023
Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was...
Henry Leon Miller
Apr 26, 2023
Henry Leon Miller, a beloved member of the Bridge City, Texas community, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 46, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 19, 1977, in Bastrop, Texas, to Gordon Adolph Miller and Charlene Nina Miller. Henry's passion for golf was evident to all who knew him. He dedicated his life...
Charles Elvin Greene Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene,...
Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.
Apr 25, 2023
Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr. Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City...
C. Delle Bates
Apr 24, 2023
“The most interesting thing about artists is how they live.” ~ Marcel Duchamp Clarence Delle Bates, Jr., known to most as ‘C. Delle,’ was an artist who lived an interesting life. Above all, he was an infinitely loving father and grandfather. C. Delle was known for his sweetness, generosity, kindness, gentleness, curiosity, humility, and grace. To know him was to...
Stacy Lynn Cook
Apr 23, 2023
Stacy Lynn Cook of League City, Texas died on April 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 54. Stacy was born on June 22, 1968 in Orange, Texas. She was the eldest child of a large number of siblings. A wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Stacy was baptized...
Tomalee "Tommy" Drake
Apr 23, 2023
Tomalee (Tommy) Drake passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, after battling COPD and other health problems for many years. Mr. Drake was born November 10, 1944. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas and attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamar University. He volunteered for the National Guard and completed his training at Fort Leonard Wood,...
Claire Marie Smith
Apr 22, 2023
Claire Marie Smith, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Inurnment will follow at the Memorial Garden of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A gathering of family and friends...
Evelyn Walker Hughes
Apr 21, 2023
Evelyn Walker Hughes, 91, a former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Wylie, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. The...
Shirley Marie DeCuir
Apr 20, 2023
Shirley Marie DeCuir, 93, of Groves, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Michael Jude Conway
Apr 20, 2023
Michael Jude Conway Michael Jude Conway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Born in Alexander, Virginia, on November 27, 1955, he was the son of William D. Conway, Jr. and Pansy (Caillouet) Conway. Michael worked as a shipping supervisor at Georgetown Steel for many years. He loved being outdoors to fish,...
Daniel Dewey Dodson
Apr 18, 2023
Daniel Dewey Dodson Dan Dodson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A memorial service honoring Dan and his late wife, Joan Dodson, will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will prior to the service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5,...
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