Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Clint Blackwell
Jun 9, 2025
Clint Blackwell, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home in Webster, Texas, on June 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sallie Christine Turner
Jun 6, 2025
Sallie Christine Turner, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
Born in Nahunta, Georgia, on March 3, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter Charlie Screws and Bertha (Glisson) Screws. Christine was a kind and loving wife to her husband, and a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She was married...
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Jun 6, 2025
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Born on January 18, 1956, in Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness.
Dave was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was employed at Dupont Sabine River Works/ Invista for 35 years as a process operator. During his employment his expertise in writing procedure manuals took him...
John E. Phelps
Jun 4, 2025
Dr. John E. Phelps, 83, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2025, after a brief but fierce illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rebecca; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Stephanie; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Christopher Robinson and his two grandchildren, Misha and Zachary. He is also survived by three sisters, two sisters-in-law,...
James Wesley Crump
Jun 2, 2025
James Wesley Crump, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ken Rutherford. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025,...
Allene W. Hopkins
Jun 2, 2025
In loving memory of Allene W. Hopkins
May 28, 1928 – June 2, 2025 Allene W. Hopkins gained her angel wings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years young. This beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed woman was the true meaning of a “Matriarch” for her family. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, selfless, amazing Mom, mother-in-love...
Michael Lewis Sulsar
Jun 1, 2025
Michael Lewis Sulsar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church located at 3600 Nightingale St.in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange.
Born...
Betty Stimac
May 31, 2025
Betty Stimac gained her angel wings on May 31 surrendered by her family. Betty was 84 years young. She was born on October 9, 1940.
She is the daughter of JD Cooper, Sr and Kathleen Perry.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; by her son, Johnny Stimac Jr.; her brother, Jack Denny Cooper, Jr.; and her sisters, Cynthia Burks and...
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Conroy
May 31, 2025
Charles Wayne “Chuck” Conroy, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Orange surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Judy Lynnell Kreymer
May 30, 2025
Judy Lynnell Kreymer, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Amy Walker.
Born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, on November 7, 1956, she was the daughter of Robert Warren Singleton and Carolyn Inez Chandler Valentine....
Lawrence Earl Huckabay, Sr.
May 29, 2025
Lawrence Earl Huckabay, Sr., 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenlawn...
Ramona Ellen Hunt
May 28, 2025
Ramona Ellen Hunt: A Life of Love, Learning, and Laughter
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ramona Ellen Hunt, affectionately known as Mona, departed this world at the age of 80, returning to her Heavenly Father. Residing in Sugar Land, Texas, Mona lived a life rich with purpose, adventure, and boundless love.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on August 25, 1944, Mona...
Melba Hebert Bodin McCabe
May 28, 2025
Melba Hebert Bodin McCabe, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Bonne Vie Nursing home in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be from 5:00...
Kenneth "Ray Ray" LeBlanc
May 27, 2025
Kenneth “Ray Ray” Leblanc
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Leblanc announces his passing at St. Luke’s hospital in Houston holding his, in his words, awesomely amazing son’s hand on May 28, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on April 21, 1967, in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Paul and Rose Leblanc.
Ray Ray will...
William James "Jimmy" Hubbard, Sr.
May 25, 2025
William James “Jimmy” Hubbard, Sr., 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025,...
Nikki Michelle Whitehead
May 21, 2025
Nikki Michelle Whitehead, 46, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 17, 1978, she was the daughter of Herbert Whitehead and Charlotte Whitehead Cammack. Nikki treasured her family above all else, finding immense joy in the moments shared with them. Her children were the light of her life, and she dedicated herself...
Donald Foy Freeman
May 21, 2025
Donald Foy Freeman, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Bickham.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Purcell, Oklahoma, on March 27,...
Mack Dwight Smith
May 20, 2025
Mack Dwight Smith, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Strother. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025,...
Sonya René LeBlanc
May 19, 2025
Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Lonnie Lester Givens
May 17, 2025
Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.
Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...
Clint Blackwell
Jun 9, 2025
Clint Blackwell, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home in Webster, Texas, on June 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sallie Christine Turner
Jun 6, 2025
Sallie Christine Turner, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
Born in Nahunta, Georgia, on March 3, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter Charlie Screws and Bertha (Glisson) Screws. Christine was a kind and loving wife to her husband, and a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She was married...
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Jun 6, 2025
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Born on January 18, 1956, in Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness.
Dave was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was employed at Dupont Sabine River Works/ Invista for 35 years as a process operator. During his employment his expertise in writing procedure manuals took him...
John E. Phelps
Jun 4, 2025
Dr. John E. Phelps, 83, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2025, after a brief but fierce illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rebecca; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Stephanie; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Christopher Robinson and his two grandchildren, Misha and Zachary. He is also survived by three sisters, two sisters-in-law,...
James Wesley Crump
Jun 2, 2025
James Wesley Crump, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ken Rutherford. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025,...
Allene W. Hopkins
Jun 2, 2025
In loving memory of Allene W. Hopkins
May 28, 1928 – June 2, 2025 Allene W. Hopkins gained her angel wings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years young. This beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed woman was the true meaning of a “Matriarch” for her family. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, selfless, amazing Mom, mother-in-love...
Michael Lewis Sulsar
Jun 1, 2025
Michael Lewis Sulsar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church located at 3600 Nightingale St.in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange.
Born...
Betty Stimac
May 31, 2025
Betty Stimac gained her angel wings on May 31 surrendered by her family. Betty was 84 years young. She was born on October 9, 1940.
She is the daughter of JD Cooper, Sr and Kathleen Perry.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; by her son, Johnny Stimac Jr.; her brother, Jack Denny Cooper, Jr.; and her sisters, Cynthia Burks and...
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Conroy
May 31, 2025
Charles Wayne “Chuck” Conroy, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Orange surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Judy Lynnell Kreymer
May 30, 2025
Judy Lynnell Kreymer, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Amy Walker.
Born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, on November 7, 1956, she was the daughter of Robert Warren Singleton and Carolyn Inez Chandler Valentine....
Lawrence Earl Huckabay, Sr.
May 29, 2025
Lawrence Earl Huckabay, Sr., 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenlawn...
Ramona Ellen Hunt
May 28, 2025
Ramona Ellen Hunt: A Life of Love, Learning, and Laughter
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Ramona Ellen Hunt, affectionately known as Mona, departed this world at the age of 80, returning to her Heavenly Father. Residing in Sugar Land, Texas, Mona lived a life rich with purpose, adventure, and boundless love.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on August 25, 1944, Mona...
Melba Hebert Bodin McCabe
May 28, 2025
Melba Hebert Bodin McCabe, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Bonne Vie Nursing home in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
Visitation will be from 5:00...
Kenneth "Ray Ray" LeBlanc
May 27, 2025
Kenneth “Ray Ray” Leblanc
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Leblanc announces his passing at St. Luke’s hospital in Houston holding his, in his words, awesomely amazing son’s hand on May 28, 2025, at the age of 58. He was born on April 21, 1967, in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Paul and Rose Leblanc.
Ray Ray will...
William James "Jimmy" Hubbard, Sr.
May 25, 2025
William James “Jimmy” Hubbard, Sr., 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025,...
Nikki Michelle Whitehead
May 21, 2025
Nikki Michelle Whitehead, 46, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 17, 1978, she was the daughter of Herbert Whitehead and Charlotte Whitehead Cammack. Nikki treasured her family above all else, finding immense joy in the moments shared with them. Her children were the light of her life, and she dedicated herself...
Donald Foy Freeman
May 21, 2025
Donald Foy Freeman, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Bickham.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Purcell, Oklahoma, on March 27,...
Mack Dwight Smith
May 20, 2025
Mack Dwight Smith, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Strother. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025,...
Sonya René LeBlanc
May 19, 2025
Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Lonnie Lester Givens
May 17, 2025
Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.
Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...
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