Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway

Jan 10, 2022

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway, 77, of Orange, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Allmon. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Ann Glidden Fleming

Ann Glidden Fleming

Jan 10, 2022

Ann Glidden Fleming went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. Ann was born January 20, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Leon Glidden Sr. and Georgia Lucille Glidden. She was the 1960 Valedictorian and Football Sweetheart at Little Cypress High School, where she also played basketball. Ann graduated from Lamar University...

William Lynn Ricks

William Lynn Ricks

Jan 10, 2022

William Lynn Ricks was born at home on May 26, 1939, in Florien, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2022, after an extended illness. Preceding William in death are his parents, Ruby Louise and JB Ricks. William is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Lesa Giarratano and husband Mike; two granddaughters, Rachel Palombo...

Joe Prentice Elam

Joe Prentice Elam

Jan 8, 2022

Joe Prentice Elam, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on January 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Anderson and Mel Erwin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Jan 7, 2022

Glenn Darrell Snipes, 58, of Orange, passed away January 7, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jonathan Snipes. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 1963, he was the son of Cleo Snipes and Jessie Snipes. Glenn worked as a Lieutenant for...

Michael DeRouen

Michael DeRouen

Jan 6, 2022

Michael “Mike” Gregory DeRouen, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his loving wife Dianne; his angel as he often called her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Memory...

Billy Gary Pollard

Billy Gary Pollard

Jan 6, 2022

Billy Gary Pollard, 75, of Gist, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Betty Lou Brashear

Betty Lou Brashear

Jan 5, 2022

Betty Lou Brashear was born on February 26, 1937 and went to be with her loving Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Services will be on Thursday, January 13 at 2:30pm at North Orange Baptist Church, in the sanctuary. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the services. Officiating...

Federico Chavez Guerra

Federico Chavez Guerra

Jan 5, 2022

Federico Chavez Guerra, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, with a rosary starting at 6:30...

George Raymond Peery

George Raymond Peery

Jan 5, 2022

George Raymond Peery, 86, of Bridge City, passed away on January 5, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burrial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, TX. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Jan 4, 2022

Bobby and Emily Duncan Emily Duncan, 80, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, with her beloved husband Bobby Duncan, 84, joining her side in heaven on January 4, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will...

James Shirley Donnaud

James Shirley Donnaud

Jan 3, 2022

James Shirley Donnaud, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service for James will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, he was the son of Charles A. Donnaud and Theo (Brilleaux) Donnaud. James, known by most as “Nutsy” or “Mr. Don”, served bravely in the Army...

Catherine Marie Phillips

Catherine Marie Phillips

Jan 3, 2022

Catherine Marie “Tootsie” (Novosel) Phillips Catherine Marie (Novosel) Phillips departed her loving family on January 3, 2022, at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont, TX. She was a sweet, kind and loving mother, daughter and wife. Catherine will always be remembered as a loving mother, teacher, mentor and friend. She loved her family and made many sacrifices throughout her life for...

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Jan 3, 2022

Velma Agnes Villanoueva, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Beaumont surrounded by her two sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, on Sunday. Born in Morse, Louisiana...

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Jan 2, 2022

Daisy “Vianna” Miller, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 2, 2022, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery in Bon Wier. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022,...

Shane Edward Tesch

Shane Edward Tesch

Jan 1, 2022

Shane Tesch, 43, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Jan 1, 2022

Dorothy Lynne Hudson, 75, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Murray Ray officiating. Born in Colorado City, Texas, on August 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Howard Johnston and Arlene (Summers) Johnston. Dorothy was...

Cynthia Ann Ray

Cynthia Ann Ray

Dec 31, 2021

Cynthia Ray, 58, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, at Maranatha Christian Center in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas,...

LaVerne S. Baldwin

LaVerne S. Baldwin

Dec 31, 2021

LaVerne S. Baldwin, 92, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, at her son’s home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be at...

John Marvin Heard

John Marvin Heard

Dec 30, 2021

John Marvin Heard, 84, of Orange, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange with Reverend Tommy Anthony, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will begin...

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway

Jan 10, 2022

Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway, 77, of Orange, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Allmon. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Ann Glidden Fleming

Ann Glidden Fleming

Jan 10, 2022

Ann Glidden Fleming went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. Ann was born January 20, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Leon Glidden Sr. and Georgia Lucille Glidden. She was the 1960 Valedictorian and Football Sweetheart at Little Cypress High School, where she also played basketball. Ann graduated from Lamar University...

William Lynn Ricks

William Lynn Ricks

Jan 10, 2022

William Lynn Ricks was born at home on May 26, 1939, in Florien, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2022, after an extended illness. Preceding William in death are his parents, Ruby Louise and JB Ricks. William is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Lesa Giarratano and husband Mike; two granddaughters, Rachel Palombo...

Joe Prentice Elam

Joe Prentice Elam

Jan 8, 2022

Joe Prentice Elam, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on January 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Anderson and Mel Erwin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Jan 7, 2022

Glenn Darrell Snipes, 58, of Orange, passed away January 7, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jonathan Snipes. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 1963, he was the son of Cleo Snipes and Jessie Snipes. Glenn worked as a Lieutenant for...

Michael DeRouen

Michael DeRouen

Jan 6, 2022

Michael “Mike” Gregory DeRouen, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his loving wife Dianne; his angel as he often called her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Memory...

Billy Gary Pollard

Billy Gary Pollard

Jan 6, 2022

Billy Gary Pollard, 75, of Gist, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Betty Lou Brashear

Betty Lou Brashear

Jan 5, 2022

Betty Lou Brashear was born on February 26, 1937 and went to be with her loving Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Services will be on Thursday, January 13 at 2:30pm at North Orange Baptist Church, in the sanctuary. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the services. Officiating...

Federico Chavez Guerra

Federico Chavez Guerra

Jan 5, 2022

Federico Chavez Guerra, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, with a rosary starting at 6:30...

George Raymond Peery

George Raymond Peery

Jan 5, 2022

George Raymond Peery, 86, of Bridge City, passed away on January 5, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burrial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, TX. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Jan 4, 2022

Bobby and Emily Duncan Emily Duncan, 80, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, with her beloved husband Bobby Duncan, 84, joining her side in heaven on January 4, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will...

James Shirley Donnaud

James Shirley Donnaud

Jan 3, 2022

James Shirley Donnaud, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service for James will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, he was the son of Charles A. Donnaud and Theo (Brilleaux) Donnaud. James, known by most as “Nutsy” or “Mr. Don”, served bravely in the Army...

Catherine Marie Phillips

Catherine Marie Phillips

Jan 3, 2022

Catherine Marie “Tootsie” (Novosel) Phillips Catherine Marie (Novosel) Phillips departed her loving family on January 3, 2022, at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont, TX. She was a sweet, kind and loving mother, daughter and wife. Catherine will always be remembered as a loving mother, teacher, mentor and friend. She loved her family and made many sacrifices throughout her life for...

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Jan 3, 2022

Velma Agnes Villanoueva, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Beaumont surrounded by her two sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, on Sunday. Born in Morse, Louisiana...

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Jan 2, 2022

Daisy “Vianna” Miller, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 2, 2022, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery in Bon Wier. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022,...

Shane Edward Tesch

Shane Edward Tesch

Jan 1, 2022

Shane Tesch, 43, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Jan 1, 2022

Dorothy Lynne Hudson, 75, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Murray Ray officiating. Born in Colorado City, Texas, on August 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Howard Johnston and Arlene (Summers) Johnston. Dorothy was...

Cynthia Ann Ray

Cynthia Ann Ray

Dec 31, 2021

Cynthia Ray, 58, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, at Maranatha Christian Center in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas,...

LaVerne S. Baldwin

LaVerne S. Baldwin

Dec 31, 2021

LaVerne S. Baldwin, 92, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, at her son’s home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be at...

John Marvin Heard

John Marvin Heard

Dec 30, 2021

John Marvin Heard, 84, of Orange, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange with Reverend Tommy Anthony, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will begin...

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