Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Genevieve Cooley Carlock

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Joseph L. "Pete" Runnels

Joseph L. "Pete" Runnels

Feb 11, 2023

Joseph L “Pete” Runnels Joseph L. “Pete” Runnels, 79, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to...

Marie Theresa Bourque

Marie Theresa Bourque

Feb 9, 2023

Marie Theresa Bourque Marie Theresa Bourque, 93, of Beaumont passed away on February 9, 2023, at Calder Woods in Beaumont. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Floyd Lester Teal

Floyd Lester Teal

Feb 9, 2023

Floyd Lester Teal Floyd Lester Teal, 93, of Orange, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Spanish Trails Assisted Living in Silsbee. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, February...

Jessica Eileen Ritter

Jessica Eileen Ritter

Feb 9, 2023

Jessica Eileen Ritter Jessica Eileen Ritter, 36, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...

Addie Cuttrell Wallace

Addie Cuttrell Wallace

Feb 8, 2023

Addie Cuttrell Wallace Addie Cuttrell Wallace, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joshua Sharp, of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Douglas Keith Forsyth

Douglas Keith Forsyth

Feb 7, 2023

Douglas Keith Forsyth (Bubba) Douglas Keith Forsyth (Bubba), 69, born in Mansfield, Louisiana on July 28, 1953. Passed away at home on February 7, 2023. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Paster Lance Faulkner. Keith graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1971 and worked at...

Wanda Jean Wood

Wanda Jean Wood

Feb 6, 2023

Wanda Jean Wood Wanda Jean Wood, 85, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2023, at Rosemary House in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m.., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Marcelle Fay Dearing

Marcelle Fay Dearing

Feb 5, 2023

Marcelle Fay Dearing, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Chandler. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Judith Ann "Judy" Eikenhorst Colebrook

Judith Ann "Judy" Eikenhorst Colebrook

Feb 5, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Eikenhorst Colebrook was born on March 5, 1939, in Caldwell, Texas and passed away on February 5, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehab in Vidor, Texas. Judy was the daughter of Elsie Ann and Ernest H. Eikenhorst. When she was a young child her family moved to Orange, Texas so her father could work in the shipyards....

Jerral Reid Kay

Jerral Reid Kay

Feb 4, 2023

Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his...

Kenneth Ray Ballard

Kenneth Ray Ballard

Feb 4, 2023

Kenneth Ray Ballard Kenneth Ray Ballard, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 24, 1939, he was the son of Horace Edward Ballard and Dathel (Rettman) Ballard. Kenneth had dedicated his life to The Lord and was a member at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange, Texas. He...

Shirley Stovall Lowe

Shirley Stovall Lowe

Feb 4, 2023

Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Mary Rose Granger

Mary Rose Granger

Feb 4, 2023

Mary Rose Granger May Rose Granger, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church of Orangefield. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Wilson Hebert and Emma (LeBouf) Hebert. Mary was self-employed...

Efren Pizano

Efren Pizano

Feb 3, 2023

Efren Pizano, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A visitation to celebrate Efrens’ life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 26, 1961, he was the son of Hilario Pizano and Victoria Guillen. Efren came to the United...

Genevieve Cooley Carlock

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Joseph L. "Pete" Runnels

Joseph L. "Pete" Runnels

Feb 11, 2023

Joseph L “Pete” Runnels Joseph L. “Pete” Runnels, 79, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to...

Marie Theresa Bourque

Marie Theresa Bourque

Feb 9, 2023

Marie Theresa Bourque Marie Theresa Bourque, 93, of Beaumont passed away on February 9, 2023, at Calder Woods in Beaumont. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be...

Floyd Lester Teal

Floyd Lester Teal

Feb 9, 2023

Floyd Lester Teal Floyd Lester Teal, 93, of Orange, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Spanish Trails Assisted Living in Silsbee. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, February...

Jessica Eileen Ritter

Jessica Eileen Ritter

Feb 9, 2023

Jessica Eileen Ritter Jessica Eileen Ritter, 36, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...

Addie Cuttrell Wallace

Addie Cuttrell Wallace

Feb 8, 2023

Addie Cuttrell Wallace Addie Cuttrell Wallace, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joshua Sharp, of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Douglas Keith Forsyth

Douglas Keith Forsyth

Feb 7, 2023

Douglas Keith Forsyth (Bubba) Douglas Keith Forsyth (Bubba), 69, born in Mansfield, Louisiana on July 28, 1953. Passed away at home on February 7, 2023. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship in Bridge City. Officiating will be Paster Lance Faulkner. Keith graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1971 and worked at...

Wanda Jean Wood

Wanda Jean Wood

Feb 6, 2023

Wanda Jean Wood Wanda Jean Wood, 85, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2023, at Rosemary House in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m.., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Marcelle Fay Dearing

Marcelle Fay Dearing

Feb 5, 2023

Marcelle Fay Dearing, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Chandler. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Judith Ann "Judy" Eikenhorst Colebrook

Judith Ann "Judy" Eikenhorst Colebrook

Feb 5, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Eikenhorst Colebrook was born on March 5, 1939, in Caldwell, Texas and passed away on February 5, 2023, at Vidor Health and Rehab in Vidor, Texas. Judy was the daughter of Elsie Ann and Ernest H. Eikenhorst. When she was a young child her family moved to Orange, Texas so her father could work in the shipyards....

Jerral Reid Kay

Jerral Reid Kay

Feb 4, 2023

Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his...

Kenneth Ray Ballard

Kenneth Ray Ballard

Feb 4, 2023

Kenneth Ray Ballard Kenneth Ray Ballard, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 24, 1939, he was the son of Horace Edward Ballard and Dathel (Rettman) Ballard. Kenneth had dedicated his life to The Lord and was a member at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange, Texas. He...

Shirley Stovall Lowe

Shirley Stovall Lowe

Feb 4, 2023

Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Mary Rose Granger

Mary Rose Granger

Feb 4, 2023

Mary Rose Granger May Rose Granger, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church of Orangefield. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Wilson Hebert and Emma (LeBouf) Hebert. Mary was self-employed...

Efren Pizano

Efren Pizano

Feb 3, 2023

Efren Pizano, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A visitation to celebrate Efrens’ life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 26, 1961, he was the son of Hilario Pizano and Victoria Guillen. Efren came to the United...

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