Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Julianna Wingate
Aug 21, 2022
Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of...
Virginia May Plotts Holt
Aug 20, 2022
Virginia May Plotts Holt Born October 14, 1929 Died August 20, 2022 At the age of 92 (93 on October 14, 2022), Virginia May Plotts Holt has transitioned into the arms of her Heavenly Father and will be missed by many. She lived a long, full life and will be remembered for her love of music, her tenacity in learning...
Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter
Aug 20, 2022
Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield
Aug 19, 2022
Richard “Ricky” Allen Benefield, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral...
Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.
Aug 16, 2022
Ronnie Dale bishop, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Claybar...
Yvonne Lenhard
Aug 16, 2022
Yvonne Lenhard, 81, of Orange, peacefully received her angel wings on August 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend...
Euel Norwood
Aug 16, 2022
Euel Norwood, 91, a 58 year resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August...
Patricia Pollard Lawson
Aug 14, 2022
Patricia Pollard Lawson, born May 24, 1939, to William E. and Annie Jane Pollard, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
ElRay Philen, Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
ElRay Philen, Sr., 79, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at...
Steve Worster
Aug 13, 2022
Steve Worster, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Steve...
Michael Douglass Porter
Aug 13, 2022
Michael Douglass Porter, 65, of Orange, TX passed away on August 13, 2022 at the Southeast Medical Center after a long health battle. Michael was born on August 25, 1956, in Bath, New York to Edward and Gladys Porter. He was married to his wife, Vickie Porter for 46 wonderful years. Michael work for the West Orange Water Office for...
Michael "Roy" Follmer
Aug 12, 2022
Michael “Roy” Follmer was born on April 1, 1938 and passed away on August 12, 2022. Roy married the love of his life, Lynda Wainwright Follmer, on July 4, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas. They were married for 58 years. In his early years, he graduated from French High School in 1956 and then proceeded to join the United States Marine...
Lois Rae Wardell
Aug 12, 2022
Lois Rae Wardell, 83, of Katy, Texas, and a former resident of Orange, died Friday, August 12, 2022, in Katy. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. There will be no visitation. Born on November 30, 1938, Mrs. Wardell was a daughter of Hugh...
Delia Justice Conner
Aug 11, 2022
Delia Justice Conner Delia Justice Conner, 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2022, in, Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00am, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home...
Wilson Roberts
Aug 11, 2022
Wilson Roberts, 84, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 7, 1937, he was the son of William and Madeline Roberts. He was a wise man dedicated to his family and community. Wilson started a long and fulfilling career as a Sheriff’s Office Deputy in...
Phillip Muckelrath
Aug 10, 2022
Phillip Muckelrath, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on August 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Phillip was born on September 4, 1938, he was the son of Jonny Ray Muckelrath and Drury Ritchie. He was a simple and...
Michael Christopher Wilkerson
Aug 6, 2022
Michael Christopher Wilkerson, 40, of Orange, passed away on August 6, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial gathering will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Channelview, Texas, on June 28, 1982, he was the son of Randy and Donna Wilkerson. Michael proudly served the...
Joyce Katherine Kelley
Aug 4, 2022
Joyce Katherine Kelley, 80, of Vidor, passed away on August 4, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Terry. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Bobbie Philen
Aug 4, 2022
Bobbie Fay “Nanny” Lonadier Philen, 78, of Bridge City, passed away on August 4, 2022, at home surround by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....
Phillip John Mumbach
Aug 4, 2022
Phillip John Mumbach, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2022, at his home. A Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim McClintock. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...
Julianna Wingate
Aug 21, 2022
Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of...
Virginia May Plotts Holt
Aug 20, 2022
Virginia May Plotts Holt Born October 14, 1929 Died August 20, 2022 At the age of 92 (93 on October 14, 2022), Virginia May Plotts Holt has transitioned into the arms of her Heavenly Father and will be missed by many. She lived a long, full life and will be remembered for her love of music, her tenacity in learning...
Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter
Aug 20, 2022
Shirley Ann Callahan Carpenter, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield
Aug 19, 2022
Richard “Ricky” Allen Benefield, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral...
Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr.
Aug 16, 2022
Ronnie Dale bishop, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Claybar...
Yvonne Lenhard
Aug 16, 2022
Yvonne Lenhard, 81, of Orange, peacefully received her angel wings on August 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend...
Euel Norwood
Aug 16, 2022
Euel Norwood, 91, a 58 year resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August...
Patricia Pollard Lawson
Aug 14, 2022
Patricia Pollard Lawson, born May 24, 1939, to William E. and Annie Jane Pollard, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, in Groves, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
ElRay Philen, Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
ElRay Philen, Sr., 79, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at...
Steve Worster
Aug 13, 2022
Steve Worster, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on August 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Steve...
Michael Douglass Porter
Aug 13, 2022
Michael Douglass Porter, 65, of Orange, TX passed away on August 13, 2022 at the Southeast Medical Center after a long health battle. Michael was born on August 25, 1956, in Bath, New York to Edward and Gladys Porter. He was married to his wife, Vickie Porter for 46 wonderful years. Michael work for the West Orange Water Office for...
Michael "Roy" Follmer
Aug 12, 2022
Michael “Roy” Follmer was born on April 1, 1938 and passed away on August 12, 2022. Roy married the love of his life, Lynda Wainwright Follmer, on July 4, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas. They were married for 58 years. In his early years, he graduated from French High School in 1956 and then proceeded to join the United States Marine...
Lois Rae Wardell
Aug 12, 2022
Lois Rae Wardell, 83, of Katy, Texas, and a former resident of Orange, died Friday, August 12, 2022, in Katy. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. There will be no visitation. Born on November 30, 1938, Mrs. Wardell was a daughter of Hugh...
Delia Justice Conner
Aug 11, 2022
Delia Justice Conner Delia Justice Conner, 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2022, in, Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 10:00am, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home...
Wilson Roberts
Aug 11, 2022
Wilson Roberts, 84, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 7, 1937, he was the son of William and Madeline Roberts. He was a wise man dedicated to his family and community. Wilson started a long and fulfilling career as a Sheriff’s Office Deputy in...
Phillip Muckelrath
Aug 10, 2022
Phillip Muckelrath, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on August 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Phillip was born on September 4, 1938, he was the son of Jonny Ray Muckelrath and Drury Ritchie. He was a simple and...
Michael Christopher Wilkerson
Aug 6, 2022
Michael Christopher Wilkerson, 40, of Orange, passed away on August 6, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial gathering will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Channelview, Texas, on June 28, 1982, he was the son of Randy and Donna Wilkerson. Michael proudly served the...
Joyce Katherine Kelley
Aug 4, 2022
Joyce Katherine Kelley, 80, of Vidor, passed away on August 4, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Terry. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Bobbie Philen
Aug 4, 2022
Bobbie Fay “Nanny” Lonadier Philen, 78, of Bridge City, passed away on August 4, 2022, at home surround by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange....
Phillip John Mumbach
Aug 4, 2022
Phillip John Mumbach, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2022, at his home. A Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim McClintock. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...