Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jimmy Leroy Puckett
Dec 31, 2022
Jimmy Leroy Puckett, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 6, 1950, he was the son of Roland Lee Puckett, Sr. and Lurline M. (Landrum) Kibodeaux. Jimmy was a faithful...
Edward William Higginbotham
Dec 30, 2022
Edward William Higginbotham, 57, of Orange, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Todd Shores. Cremation will follow after the service. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, at Church of Christ in Orange....
Linda Fay Payne
Dec 30, 2022
Linda Fay Payne, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 20, 1962, she was the daughter of Hubert and Mary (McCarver) Guidry. Linda worked in security for G4S Secure Solutions in Nederland, Texas. When she was away from work, she enjoyed crafting and spending time with her beloved...
Glenda Lou Vacker
Dec 29, 2022
Glenda Lou Vacker, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on December 29, 2022, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Handley, Texas, on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles Clifford Routt and Lola Estelle Kee Routt....
Raymond Walter Butler Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Raymond Walter Butler, Jr., 32, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2022. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 19, 1990, He was the son of Myrtle Jeannette (Silva) Davis....
Robert W. Terrell
Dec 28, 2022
Robert W. Terrell Robert W. Terrell, 80, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 23, 1942, he was the son of K.L. “Buddy” Franks and Edwina Franks. Robert served in the Navy. He retired from the Local 22 Insulators and Allied Workers. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was truly...
Elroy Perkins
Dec 28, 2022
Elroy Perkins Elroy Perkins, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 4, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00...
Jerry Clayton Davis
Dec 28, 2022
Jerry Clayton Davis Jerry Clayton Davis, 76, of Bridge City, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner, previously of Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00...
JoAnn Webb
Dec 27, 2022
JoAnn Webb JoAnn Webb, 87, of Orange, passed away on December 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday December 30, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Justin Newell Leemhuis
Dec 27, 2022
Justin Newell Leemhuis, 42, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at his home. Born in Casper, Wyoming, on January 19, 1980, he was the son of Fred Leemhuis and Donna (Dickens) Clements. Justin worked as a pipefitter for many years and was a good provider to his family. He was a great father to his daughter and...
James William Hutchins
Dec 27, 2022
James William “Hutch” Hutchins, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Wesson, Mississippi on May 21, 1940, he was the son of William J. Hutchins and Mattie L. Hutchins. His...
Jorge Luis Cortez
Dec 25, 2022
Jorge Luis Cortez, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2022, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will take place at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Military Honors taking place at 3:30 p.m. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas,...
Denise Sue Townsend
Dec 24, 2022
Denise Sue Townsend Denise Sue Townsend, 69, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2022, in, Vidor, Texas. Memorial Service will be held January 7, 2023, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Trinity Church in Beaumont, Texas. Denise Sue Townsend was born May 4, 1953, in Orange, Texas. Dee was born with Cerebral Palsy. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson high...
Mary Estelle Fisette
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Estelle Fisette, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on December 24, 2022, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to...
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr.
Dec 23, 2022
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr., 80, of Orange, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1942, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Henry) Duhon. Earl worked...
Jay Koch III
Dec 23, 2022
J. D. (Jay) Koch III went to meet his Heavenly Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022. He was at his earthly home with all his family. Memorial services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas....
Tiffany Dawn Williams
Dec 23, 2022
Tiffany Dawn Williams, 51, of Orange, passed away December 23, 2022, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Arnold of Nederland, Texas. A gathering will be held prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 18, 1971, she was...
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee
Dec 23, 2022
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home in Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be her grandchildren, Cary Riche and Tim Riche. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be...
Juanita Timberlake
Dec 22, 2022
Juanita Timberlake 24 June 1927 – 22 December 2022 On Thursday, December 22nd, Juanita Cortines Timberlake, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a devout Catholic praying daily, especially the rosary and her collection of crosses was proudly displayed in her room. Juanita was always welcoming and her smile and giggle were contagious. A seventy-one-year resident of...
Bertha Mae Thomas
Dec 22, 2022
Bertha Mae Thomas, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Gunter, Clay Thomas, Chad Gilbeaux, Charlie Thomas, and Reece Thomas. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on December 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Adrian Peveto and...
Jimmy Leroy Puckett
Dec 31, 2022
Jimmy Leroy Puckett, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 6, 1950, he was the son of Roland Lee Puckett, Sr. and Lurline M. (Landrum) Kibodeaux. Jimmy was a faithful...
Edward William Higginbotham
Dec 30, 2022
Edward William Higginbotham, 57, of Orange, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Memorial Hermann in Houston. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Todd Shores. Cremation will follow after the service. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, at Church of Christ in Orange....
Linda Fay Payne
Dec 30, 2022
Linda Fay Payne, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 20, 1962, she was the daughter of Hubert and Mary (McCarver) Guidry. Linda worked in security for G4S Secure Solutions in Nederland, Texas. When she was away from work, she enjoyed crafting and spending time with her beloved...
Glenda Lou Vacker
Dec 29, 2022
Glenda Lou Vacker, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on December 29, 2022, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Handley, Texas, on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles Clifford Routt and Lola Estelle Kee Routt....
Raymond Walter Butler Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Raymond Walter Butler, Jr., 32, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2022. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 19, 1990, He was the son of Myrtle Jeannette (Silva) Davis....
Robert W. Terrell
Dec 28, 2022
Robert W. Terrell Robert W. Terrell, 80, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 23, 1942, he was the son of K.L. “Buddy” Franks and Edwina Franks. Robert served in the Navy. He retired from the Local 22 Insulators and Allied Workers. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was truly...
Elroy Perkins
Dec 28, 2022
Elroy Perkins Elroy Perkins, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 4, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00...
Jerry Clayton Davis
Dec 28, 2022
Jerry Clayton Davis Jerry Clayton Davis, 76, of Bridge City, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner, previously of Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00...
JoAnn Webb
Dec 27, 2022
JoAnn Webb JoAnn Webb, 87, of Orange, passed away on December 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday December 30, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Justin Newell Leemhuis
Dec 27, 2022
Justin Newell Leemhuis, 42, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at his home. Born in Casper, Wyoming, on January 19, 1980, he was the son of Fred Leemhuis and Donna (Dickens) Clements. Justin worked as a pipefitter for many years and was a good provider to his family. He was a great father to his daughter and...
James William Hutchins
Dec 27, 2022
James William “Hutch” Hutchins, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Wesson, Mississippi on May 21, 1940, he was the son of William J. Hutchins and Mattie L. Hutchins. His...
Jorge Luis Cortez
Dec 25, 2022
Jorge Luis Cortez, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2022, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A Memorial Gathering will take place at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Military Honors taking place at 3:30 p.m. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas,...
Denise Sue Townsend
Dec 24, 2022
Denise Sue Townsend Denise Sue Townsend, 69, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2022, in, Vidor, Texas. Memorial Service will be held January 7, 2023, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Trinity Church in Beaumont, Texas. Denise Sue Townsend was born May 4, 1953, in Orange, Texas. Dee was born with Cerebral Palsy. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson high...
Mary Estelle Fisette
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Estelle Fisette, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on December 24, 2022, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to...
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr.
Dec 23, 2022
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr., 80, of Orange, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1942, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Henry) Duhon. Earl worked...
Jay Koch III
Dec 23, 2022
J. D. (Jay) Koch III went to meet his Heavenly Lord and Savior on December 23, 2022. He was at his earthly home with all his family. Memorial services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas....
Tiffany Dawn Williams
Dec 23, 2022
Tiffany Dawn Williams, 51, of Orange, passed away December 23, 2022, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Arnold of Nederland, Texas. A gathering will be held prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 18, 1971, she was...
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee
Dec 23, 2022
Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home in Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be her grandchildren, Cary Riche and Tim Riche. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be...
Juanita Timberlake
Dec 22, 2022
Juanita Timberlake 24 June 1927 – 22 December 2022 On Thursday, December 22nd, Juanita Cortines Timberlake, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a devout Catholic praying daily, especially the rosary and her collection of crosses was proudly displayed in her room. Juanita was always welcoming and her smile and giggle were contagious. A seventy-one-year resident of...
Bertha Mae Thomas
Dec 22, 2022
Bertha Mae Thomas, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Gunter, Clay Thomas, Chad Gilbeaux, Charlie Thomas, and Reece Thomas. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on December 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Adrian Peveto and...
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