Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Curtis Leroy "Lee" Clark
Jan 17, 2025
Lee Clark, 91, of Orange, Texas departed from his earthly journey on January 17, 2025, to begin his
eternal one with Jesus Christ, whom he accepted as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Lee was
born on December 14, 1933, in Belton, Texas but spent most of his early life in New Braunfels, Texas
before moving to Orange in 1968.
He moved...
Esmeralda Vela
Jan 17, 2025
Esmeralda Vela
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with...
Glenn Ray LeBlanc
Jan 16, 2025
Glenn Ray LeBlanc
Glenn Ray LeBlanc, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas, with a gathering for friends and family to follow.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 16,...
Phillip Louis DeBlanc
Jan 15, 2025
Phillip Louis DeBlanc, 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 15, 2025.
Phillip was born in Orange, Texas on June 9th, 1954, to Edward Marshall DeBlanc and Nadine (Mullen) DeBlanc. A lifelong resident of Orange, Phillip was married to former spouse Lynda Diane (Davis) and had one son, Phillip Joseph.
At an early age Phillip had a curiosity for how things...
Amber Marie D'Arc
Jan 14, 2025
Amber Marie D’Arc
Amber Marie D’Arc, 46, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born on February 23, 1979. Amber was...
Carol Sue Granger
Jan 14, 2025
Carol Sue Granger
Carol Sue Granger, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick. A private graveside for family will follow at Niblett’s Bluff.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Leslie Lee Patin
Jan 13, 2025
Leslie Lee Patin
Leslie Lee Patin, age 91, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Sabine Place Assisted Living in Orange from complications of a stroke in 2023. Les was born in Nederland, Texas, on January 19, 1933, to Emory Joseph Patin and Eva Dronet Patin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Reeves "Clyde" Mize
Jan 13, 2025
Reeves “Clyde” Mize
Reeves “Clyde” Mize, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Ricky Lynn Coon
Jan 10, 2025
Ricky Lynn Coon, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1956, he was the son of Dixie Lou Soape. Ricky's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He devoted many years of his...
Edward Britton Demler
Jan 9, 2025
Edward Britton Demler, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 8, 1939, he was the son of Edward Sonny Demler and Eleese Hilton Demler. Edward worked as a devoted car salesman at JK Chevrolet, where he built lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike....
Charles Carol Petry
Jan 8, 2025
Charles Carol Petry, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at...
John "J.J." Allen Bell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
John "J.J." Allen Bell, Jr., 24, of Sourlake, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 3:00pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 20, 2000, he was the son...
Doris Mildred Wood
Jan 6, 2025
Doris Mildred Wood
Doris Mildred Wood, 92, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Orange.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Doris was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of George M. Cook...
Betty Nell Prince Futch
Jan 5, 2025
Betty Nell was born January 22, 1932, in Orange, Texas to Rillius Earl Prince, Sr. and Margaret Harper Prince. She
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Betty Nell graduated from Stark High School where she was a member of the Bengal Guards and later attended
Stephen F. Austin University. While...
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Jan 4, 2025
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Coy Bruce Schubarth, 40, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on August 12, 1984, he was the son of Coy Harold Schubarth and Sylvia Marie (Melancon) Schubarth. Bruce was a beloved figure in his community and carved out a life filled with purpose and service. He...
Freda Lucille Cormier
Jan 4, 2025
Freda Lucille Cormier, 80, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at New Horizon Church in Beaumont, Texas 880 W Cardinal Dr, Beaumont, TX 77705. Officiating will be Reverend Roderick Bluitt. A private burial will follow at Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at...
Ruby Alice Hutson
Jan 3, 2025
Ruby Alice Hutson, 88, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell and Brother David Millner. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...
Mary Ruby Russell
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Ruby Russell
Mary Ruby Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at First Christian Church of Orangefield in Orangefield. Officiating will be Ministers Michael Sullivan and David Garison. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Thomas James Andrus
Jan 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas James Andrus
March 2, 1951 – January 1, 2025
Thomas James Andrus, a man of boundless love and a passion for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 2, 1951, Tommy lived a life rich in love, laughter, and an enduring sense of adventure.
Tommy had a...
Marjorie Marie "Tootsie" Scales
Dec 30, 2024
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Allen Chapin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January...
Curtis Leroy "Lee" Clark
Jan 17, 2025
Lee Clark, 91, of Orange, Texas departed from his earthly journey on January 17, 2025, to begin his
eternal one with Jesus Christ, whom he accepted as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Lee was
born on December 14, 1933, in Belton, Texas but spent most of his early life in New Braunfels, Texas
before moving to Orange in 1968.
He moved...
Esmeralda Vela
Jan 17, 2025
Esmeralda Vela
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Benjamin Vesuwe. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with...
Glenn Ray LeBlanc
Jan 16, 2025
Glenn Ray LeBlanc
Glenn Ray LeBlanc, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas, with a gathering for friends and family to follow.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 16,...
Phillip Louis DeBlanc
Jan 15, 2025
Phillip Louis DeBlanc, 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 15, 2025.
Phillip was born in Orange, Texas on June 9th, 1954, to Edward Marshall DeBlanc and Nadine (Mullen) DeBlanc. A lifelong resident of Orange, Phillip was married to former spouse Lynda Diane (Davis) and had one son, Phillip Joseph.
At an early age Phillip had a curiosity for how things...
Amber Marie D'Arc
Jan 14, 2025
Amber Marie D’Arc
Amber Marie D’Arc, 46, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born on February 23, 1979. Amber was...
Carol Sue Granger
Jan 14, 2025
Carol Sue Granger
Carol Sue Granger, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick. A private graveside for family will follow at Niblett’s Bluff.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at...
Leslie Lee Patin
Jan 13, 2025
Leslie Lee Patin
Leslie Lee Patin, age 91, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Sabine Place Assisted Living in Orange from complications of a stroke in 2023. Les was born in Nederland, Texas, on January 19, 1933, to Emory Joseph Patin and Eva Dronet Patin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Reeves "Clyde" Mize
Jan 13, 2025
Reeves “Clyde” Mize
Reeves “Clyde” Mize, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Ricky Lynn Coon
Jan 10, 2025
Ricky Lynn Coon, 68, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1956, he was the son of Dixie Lou Soape. Ricky's life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He devoted many years of his...
Edward Britton Demler
Jan 9, 2025
Edward Britton Demler, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 8, 1939, he was the son of Edward Sonny Demler and Eleese Hilton Demler. Edward worked as a devoted car salesman at JK Chevrolet, where he built lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike....
Charles Carol Petry
Jan 8, 2025
Charles Carol Petry, 86, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at...
John "J.J." Allen Bell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
John "J.J." Allen Bell, Jr., 24, of Sourlake, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 3:00pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, January 13, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 20, 2000, he was the son...
Doris Mildred Wood
Jan 6, 2025
Doris Mildred Wood
Doris Mildred Wood, 92, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Orange.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Doris was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of George M. Cook...
Betty Nell Prince Futch
Jan 5, 2025
Betty Nell was born January 22, 1932, in Orange, Texas to Rillius Earl Prince, Sr. and Margaret Harper Prince. She
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Betty Nell graduated from Stark High School where she was a member of the Bengal Guards and later attended
Stephen F. Austin University. While...
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Jan 4, 2025
Coy Bruce Schubarth
Coy Bruce Schubarth, 40, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on August 12, 1984, he was the son of Coy Harold Schubarth and Sylvia Marie (Melancon) Schubarth. Bruce was a beloved figure in his community and carved out a life filled with purpose and service. He...
Freda Lucille Cormier
Jan 4, 2025
Freda Lucille Cormier, 80, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2025.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at New Horizon Church in Beaumont, Texas 880 W Cardinal Dr, Beaumont, TX 77705. Officiating will be Reverend Roderick Bluitt. A private burial will follow at Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at...
Ruby Alice Hutson
Jan 3, 2025
Ruby Alice Hutson, 88, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell and Brother David Millner. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,...
Mary Ruby Russell
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Ruby Russell
Mary Ruby Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at First Christian Church of Orangefield in Orangefield. Officiating will be Ministers Michael Sullivan and David Garison. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Thomas James Andrus
Jan 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas James Andrus
March 2, 1951 – January 1, 2025
Thomas James Andrus, a man of boundless love and a passion for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 2, 1951, Tommy lived a life rich in love, laughter, and an enduring sense of adventure.
Tommy had a...
Marjorie Marie "Tootsie" Scales
Dec 30, 2024
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales
Marjorie Marie “Tootsie” Scales, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Allen Chapin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, January...
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