Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
James Willard Jackson
Jan 14, 2023
James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation...
Harold Rudolph Williams
Jan 13, 2023
Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr. Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...
MaryAnn Zerko
Jan 12, 2023
MaryAnn Zerko, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at...
Linda Peveto Heard
Jan 11, 2023
Linda Peveto Heard Linda Peveto Heard, 83, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas after a battle with dementia. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Linda...
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr. Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School,...
Ray J. Fontenot
Jan 9, 2023
Ray Joseph Fontenot, of Orange, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his home. Ray was born on his family farm on January 5, 1921, in Washington, Louisiana, to parents, R.S. and Ada Brignac Fontenot. He attended and graduated from Washington High School. Ray proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps until...
Charles Wendall Frames
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Wendall Frames Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Mary Lynn Campbell
Jan 7, 2023
Mary Lynn Campbell, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 7, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Rudy Elizondo. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Aimwell Cemetery...
Belinda Gail Martin
Jan 5, 2023
Belinda Gail Martin, 60, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 5, 2023, peacefully at home. Native of Jasper, Texas. She had lived in Orange the past 25 years. Born in Jasper, Texas on October 22, 1962, she was the eldest daughter of Jerry and Cynthia (Risenhoover) McCroskey. She attended Jasper High School. Her favorite pass time was fishing. She...
Connie Fay Ammons
Jan 4, 2023
Connie Fay Ammons Connie Fay Ammons, 66, of Orange, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Milton, Florida, on July 22, 1956, she was the daughter of Ebbie Price and Evelyn (Scott) Price. Connie was a loving mother who enjoyed spending her time outdoors and at the casino. She loved animals of all kinds,...
James Burett Hamilton
Jan 3, 2023
James Burett “Blackjack” Hamilton James Burett “Blackjack” Hamilton, (83), of West Orange, Texas, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Celebration of life will be 6:30 pm Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the celebration at 5:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Pikeville, Tennessee, on December...
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...
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....
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...
James Willard Jackson
Jan 14, 2023
James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation...
Harold Rudolph Williams
Jan 13, 2023
Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr. Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...
MaryAnn Zerko
Jan 12, 2023
MaryAnn Zerko, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at...
Linda Peveto Heard
Jan 11, 2023
Linda Peveto Heard Linda Peveto Heard, 83, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas after a battle with dementia. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Linda...
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr. Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School,...
Ray J. Fontenot
Jan 9, 2023
Ray Joseph Fontenot, of Orange, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his home. Ray was born on his family farm on January 5, 1921, in Washington, Louisiana, to parents, R.S. and Ada Brignac Fontenot. He attended and graduated from Washington High School. Ray proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps until...
Charles Wendall Frames
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Wendall Frames Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Mary Lynn Campbell
Jan 7, 2023
Mary Lynn Campbell, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 7, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Rudy Elizondo. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Aimwell Cemetery...
Belinda Gail Martin
Jan 5, 2023
Belinda Gail Martin, 60, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 5, 2023, peacefully at home. Native of Jasper, Texas. She had lived in Orange the past 25 years. Born in Jasper, Texas on October 22, 1962, she was the eldest daughter of Jerry and Cynthia (Risenhoover) McCroskey. She attended Jasper High School. Her favorite pass time was fishing. She...
Connie Fay Ammons
Jan 4, 2023
Connie Fay Ammons Connie Fay Ammons, 66, of Orange, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Milton, Florida, on July 22, 1956, she was the daughter of Ebbie Price and Evelyn (Scott) Price. Connie was a loving mother who enjoyed spending her time outdoors and at the casino. She loved animals of all kinds,...
James Burett Hamilton
Jan 3, 2023
James Burett “Blackjack” Hamilton James Burett “Blackjack” Hamilton, (83), of West Orange, Texas, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Celebration of life will be 6:30 pm Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the celebration at 5:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Pikeville, Tennessee, on December...
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...
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....
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...



