Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Harold Curtis Whitton Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Harold Curtis Whitton, Jr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner and Judge Dennis Powell. Special music by Joe Hudson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest...
Linda Darlene "Patches" Flannery
Feb 20, 2023
Linda Darlene “Patches” Flannery Linda Darlene “Patches” Flannery, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Flipper Doolittle. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26,...
Doug Trammel
Feb 19, 2023
Doug Trammel Doug Trammel, 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jason Broussard. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday. Born in Yell...
Genevieve Cooley Carlock
Feb 18, 2023
Genevieve Cooley Carlock, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2023, at her home. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on December 25, 1927, she was the daughter of Henry Allen Cooley and Victoria Jane Coleman. Genevieve volunteered at Baptist Orange Hospital for 35 years before dedicating her life to her family and her home. During her free time, she...
Billie Don Carter
Feb 18, 2023
Billie Don Carter, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2023, peacefully at home with her family around her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Ellis "Buddy" Oscar Stevens III
Feb 16, 2023
Ellis “Buddy” Oscar Stevens III passed away on February 16, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, and raised in West Orange, Texas. Upon graduation from West Orange High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard – Airborne. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works after 35 years of...
Larry Gene Bush
Feb 14, 2023
Larry Gene Bush Larry Gene Bush, 85, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 2 pm to 3 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Groves, Texas, on November...
Kim Annette Reynolds
Feb 13, 2023
Kim Annette Reynolds, 62, of Orange, passed away on February 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 30, 1960,...
Charles Louis Bigler
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Louis Bigler Charles Louis Bigler, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 13, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. A celebration of life will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....
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...
Harold Curtis Whitton Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Harold Curtis Whitton, Jr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner and Judge Dennis Powell. Special music by Joe Hudson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest...
Linda Darlene "Patches" Flannery
Feb 20, 2023
Linda Darlene “Patches” Flannery Linda Darlene “Patches” Flannery, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Flipper Doolittle. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26,...
Doug Trammel
Feb 19, 2023
Doug Trammel Doug Trammel, 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jason Broussard. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday. Born in Yell...
Genevieve Cooley Carlock
Feb 18, 2023
Genevieve Cooley Carlock, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2023, at her home. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on December 25, 1927, she was the daughter of Henry Allen Cooley and Victoria Jane Coleman. Genevieve volunteered at Baptist Orange Hospital for 35 years before dedicating her life to her family and her home. During her free time, she...
Billie Don Carter
Feb 18, 2023
Billie Don Carter, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2023, peacefully at home with her family around her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Ellis "Buddy" Oscar Stevens III
Feb 16, 2023
Ellis “Buddy” Oscar Stevens III passed away on February 16, 2023 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, and raised in West Orange, Texas. Upon graduation from West Orange High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army National Guard – Airborne. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works after 35 years of...
Larry Gene Bush
Feb 14, 2023
Larry Gene Bush Larry Gene Bush, 85, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 14, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 2 pm to 3 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Groves, Texas, on November...
Kim Annette Reynolds
Feb 13, 2023
Kim Annette Reynolds, 62, of Orange, passed away on February 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 30, 1960,...
Charles Louis Bigler
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Louis Bigler Charles Louis Bigler, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 13, 2023, in Nederland, Texas. A celebration of life will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....



