Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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Gregory William Koci

Gregory William Koci

Sep 9, 2022

Gregory William Koci, 59, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Septemer 9, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Cheryl Lynne Bass

Cheryl Lynne Bass

Sep 8, 2022

It brings our family great sadness to announce the passing of Cheryl Lynne Bass on Thursday, September 8th, 2022, in Kingwood, Texas. Cheryl attended West Orange-Stark High School and received a bachelors degree from Sam Houston State University. After retirement, Cheryl lived in West Orange, Texas. Cheryl is survived by three children: daughter Brett McLeod and husband Keith of Crockett,...

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb

Sep 8, 2022

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb fought a good fight and the race ended on September 8, 2022. He was born in Hartburg, Texas on October 15, 1932, to parents, Neil and Sarah Linscomb. He was full of laughs and a true jokester to his family and friends. Wilbert graduated from Deweyville High School. He later received certifications for water and radiation levels...

Merle Willis Tozer

Merle Willis Tozer

Sep 5, 2022

Merle Willis Tozer, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Cortez, Colorado, on May 12, 1954, he was...

Lorie Ann Meistrell

Lorie Ann Meistrell

Sep 5, 2022

Lorie Ann Meistrell, 57, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 13, 1964, she was the daughter of Herman Joseph Pachuca and Marion Ann (Guillory) Pachuca. Lorie was a free spirit with a loving heart. She loved her family more than anything. Lorie was a wonderful...

Margaret Mary Dyer

Margaret Mary Dyer

Sep 3, 2022

Margaret Mary Dyer, 70, of Orange, passed away on September 3, 2022, in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Cynthia Linn Parish

Cynthia Linn Parish

Sep 1, 2022

Cynthia (Cindy) Linn Parish, 68, of Orange County, Texas, passed away at her home on 2022/09/01. A Memorial Nature Walk will be announced soon in her memory. Cindy was born in Sweetwater, Texas to parents Eddie Thomas and Shirley (Massey) Thomas on 1954/08/24. She moved with her grandparents from Abilene TX to Port Neches as a child, and moved again...

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan

Aug 31, 2022

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2022 at his niece's residence in West Orange. Born in Orange on July 22, 1964, he was the son of Lenis (Jr.) and Helen LeBlanc Trahan. Jerry was a 1983 graduate of WOS High School and a member of a varsity football team. He was a loyal,...

James Carol Henry

James Carol Henry

Aug 27, 2022

James Carol Henry, 63, of Houston, passed away on August 27, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugarland. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reagan Waggoner. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at...

Jason Samuel Browning

Jason Samuel Browning

Aug 26, 2022

Jason Samuel Browning, 43, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2022, at home in Orange. Funeral Services will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Herrin. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July...

Bernice Browning

Bernice Browning

Aug 25, 2022

Bernice Stella Browning, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Bernice was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 22, 1931, she was raised there by her parents, Lloyd and Christina Oliver. She was out going and enjoyed traveling any chance she had. Bernice loved her family more than anything and was...

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Aug 25, 2022

Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery....

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Aug 24, 2022

Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022,...

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Aug 24, 2022

Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for...

Lola Pickett Bingham

Lola Pickett Bingham

Aug 23, 2022

Lola Pickett Bingham, 96, of Orange, passed away on August 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Aaron Lejeune

Aaron Lejeune

Aug 23, 2022

Aaron James Lejeune, 28, of Bridge City, passed away on August 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Sheila F. Morris

Sheila F. Morris

Aug 22, 2022

Sheila F. Morris, 59, passed away on August 22, 2022. A gathering of friends and family will be held in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Orange, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sheila was happiest on the river or in the bayou. She also loved playing pool with her...

Rita Anderson

Rita Anderson

Aug 22, 2022

Rita Anderson, 89, of Bridge City, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00...

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare...

Gregory William Koci

Gregory William Koci

Sep 9, 2022

Gregory William Koci, 59, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Septemer 9, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Cheryl Lynne Bass

Cheryl Lynne Bass

Sep 8, 2022

It brings our family great sadness to announce the passing of Cheryl Lynne Bass on Thursday, September 8th, 2022, in Kingwood, Texas. Cheryl attended West Orange-Stark High School and received a bachelors degree from Sam Houston State University. After retirement, Cheryl lived in West Orange, Texas. Cheryl is survived by three children: daughter Brett McLeod and husband Keith of Crockett,...

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb

Sep 8, 2022

Wilbert Hearn Linscomb fought a good fight and the race ended on September 8, 2022. He was born in Hartburg, Texas on October 15, 1932, to parents, Neil and Sarah Linscomb. He was full of laughs and a true jokester to his family and friends. Wilbert graduated from Deweyville High School. He later received certifications for water and radiation levels...

Merle Willis Tozer

Merle Willis Tozer

Sep 5, 2022

Merle Willis Tozer, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Cortez, Colorado, on May 12, 1954, he was...

Lorie Ann Meistrell

Lorie Ann Meistrell

Sep 5, 2022

Lorie Ann Meistrell, 57, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 13, 1964, she was the daughter of Herman Joseph Pachuca and Marion Ann (Guillory) Pachuca. Lorie was a free spirit with a loving heart. She loved her family more than anything. Lorie was a wonderful...

Margaret Mary Dyer

Margaret Mary Dyer

Sep 3, 2022

Margaret Mary Dyer, 70, of Orange, passed away on September 3, 2022, in Vidor. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 9, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...

Cynthia Linn Parish

Cynthia Linn Parish

Sep 1, 2022

Cynthia (Cindy) Linn Parish, 68, of Orange County, Texas, passed away at her home on 2022/09/01. A Memorial Nature Walk will be announced soon in her memory. Cindy was born in Sweetwater, Texas to parents Eddie Thomas and Shirley (Massey) Thomas on 1954/08/24. She moved with her grandparents from Abilene TX to Port Neches as a child, and moved again...

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan

Aug 31, 2022

Gerald W. (Jerry) Trahan, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2022 at his niece's residence in West Orange. Born in Orange on July 22, 1964, he was the son of Lenis (Jr.) and Helen LeBlanc Trahan. Jerry was a 1983 graduate of WOS High School and a member of a varsity football team. He was a loyal,...

James Carol Henry

James Carol Henry

Aug 27, 2022

James Carol Henry, 63, of Houston, passed away on August 27, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugarland. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reagan Waggoner. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at...

Jason Samuel Browning

Jason Samuel Browning

Aug 26, 2022

Jason Samuel Browning, 43, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2022, at home in Orange. Funeral Services will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Herrin. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July...

Bernice Browning

Bernice Browning

Aug 25, 2022

Bernice Stella Browning, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Bernice was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 22, 1931, she was raised there by her parents, Lloyd and Christina Oliver. She was out going and enjoyed traveling any chance she had. Bernice loved her family more than anything and was...

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Jacqueline Marie Harvey

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon

Aug 25, 2022

Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery....

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Edith Lily Knott Babcock

Aug 24, 2022

Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022,...

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Thomas "Sleepy" Smith

Aug 24, 2022

Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for...

Lola Pickett Bingham

Lola Pickett Bingham

Aug 23, 2022

Lola Pickett Bingham, 96, of Orange, passed away on August 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...

Aaron Lejeune

Aaron Lejeune

Aug 23, 2022

Aaron James Lejeune, 28, of Bridge City, passed away on August 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...

Sheila F. Morris

Sheila F. Morris

Aug 22, 2022

Sheila F. Morris, 59, passed away on August 22, 2022. A gathering of friends and family will be held in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Orange, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sheila was happiest on the river or in the bayou. She also loved playing pool with her...

Rita Anderson

Rita Anderson

Aug 22, 2022

Rita Anderson, 89, of Bridge City, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00...

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Jack Calvin Reynolds II

Aug 22, 2022

Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare...

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