Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

William Larry Fowler

William Larry Fowler

Feb 18, 2022

Larry Fowler, 75, of Buna, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Februry 23, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Ford Chapel Cemetery in Newton County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Evelyn Morris

Evelyn Morris

Feb 18, 2022

Evelyn Morris, of Deweyville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Fortenberry and Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Wanda Hardee

Wanda Hardee

Feb 18, 2022

Wanda Hardee, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Tyler Ellison of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...

Gene Lummus

Gene Lummus

Feb 18, 2022

Gene Lummus went home to be with the Lord February 18, 2022. Gene was the son of Vertis Lummus, Sr. and Melba Tucker Lummus, born November 19, 1960 in Orange, Texas. He graduated Little Cypress Maruiceville in 1979. Gene enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He was an avid motorspors enthusiast owning various boats, muscle cars and motorcycles over...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner

Feb 15, 2022

Chris Joyner died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 14. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. He was the oldest son of Henry and Chrissie Joyner of Beaumont. Chris had one child, his daughter Samantha Sloane Joyner Odom of Bridge City, and her husband,...

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark

Feb 14, 2022

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark was born on February 11, 1929, in Merryville, Louisiana, to Maudie C. Mysell and Floyd Everitt Livingston. She grew up in Merryville and had several part-time jobs as a teenager. One of the most memorable was when she helped her father gather pulpwood in the woods for him to sell to the paper-making industry. After graduating...

Lula Belle Livingston

Lula Belle Livingston

Feb 12, 2022

Lula Belle Livingston, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on February 12, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Dr. Phil Holder. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from I :30 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at Claybar...

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro

Feb 12, 2022

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro, 43, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Michael Minifie of Cristo Rey Church. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17,...

Nan Touchet

Nan Touchet

Feb 12, 2022

Nan Touchet, 81, of Vidor, passed away on February 12, 2022, in Beaumont A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Chance Residence in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 26, 1940, she was the daughter of Warren Wilson Nereaux and Beulah Mae (Brannon) Nereaux. Nan had a huge heart for all...

Karen Denice Jauer

Karen Denice Jauer

Feb 11, 2022

Karen Denice Boren Jauer, 58, of Kountze, passed away on February 11, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Pasadena, Texas, on January 16, 1964, she was the...

Beth Huckaby Foster

Beth Huckaby Foster

Feb 9, 2022

Beth Huckaby Foster, 59, of Orange, passed away on February 9, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Chris Eppler of Mauriceville Church of Christ and Reverend Carl Smith of First Pentecostal Church in Starks, Louisiana. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Omar Kenneth Swope

Omar Kenneth Swope

Feb 8, 2022

Our beloved father, Omar Kenneth “Sonny” Swope, 85, of Orange, TX, rejoined his loved ones on February 8, 2022, passing away at his home in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral home at 504 N. 5th Street in Orange, TX from 2:30 – 4:30 pm followed immediately by a service from 4:30 –...

Robert Andrew Morgan

Robert Andrew Morgan

Feb 7, 2022

Robert Andrew Morgan (Bob), 79, of Willis, TX passed away on February 7, 2022, in Willis after a long fought illness. He battled for life until the very end while surrounded by cherished family members. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 30, 1942, Robert grew up in Orange, Texas, graduated from Lutcher-Stark High School, and still frequented Stark High Class...

Peter Hamilton

Peter Hamilton

Feb 7, 2022

Peter Hamilton, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on February 7, 2022, in Lumberton. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Minnesota, on September 7, 1946, he was the son of Peter Lewis Hamilton, Sr. and Ruth (Stegall) Hamilton. Peter attended Austin...

Terry Lee James

Terry Lee James

Feb 6, 2022

Terry Lee James, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 6, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and his Uncle, Reverend John Elliott. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Thusnelsda "Mickey" Ellen Stanton

Thusnelsda "Mickey" Ellen Stanton

Feb 6, 2022

Thusnelda “Mickey” Ellen Stanton, 89, of Silsbee, passed away on February 6, 2022, in Silsbee. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Sadie Brink. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Antonio,...

Rhonda McMullen

Rhonda McMullen

Feb 5, 2022

Rhonda McMullen, 59, of Beaumont, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Allen C. Swist. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home...

Elia Salgado

Elia Salgado

Feb 5, 2022

Elia Salgado, 71, of Beaumont, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cristo Rey Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022, at...

Connie Gail Nelson

Connie Gail Nelson

Feb 5, 2022

Connie Gail Nelson Connie Gail Nelson, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Orange. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, on October 23, 1960, she was the daughter of Rudolph Ledford and Marjorie Ledford. Connie loved her family and friends with all her heart, they were all so blessed to have her in their lives. Connie had a...

Johnal Bernard

Johnal Bernard

Feb 3, 2022

Johnal Bernard, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on February 3, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A rosary...

William Larry Fowler

William Larry Fowler

Feb 18, 2022

Larry Fowler, 75, of Buna, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Februry 23, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Ford Chapel Cemetery in Newton County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Evelyn Morris

Evelyn Morris

Feb 18, 2022

Evelyn Morris, of Deweyville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Fortenberry and Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar...

Wanda Hardee

Wanda Hardee

Feb 18, 2022

Wanda Hardee, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 18, 2022, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Tyler Ellison of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...

Gene Lummus

Gene Lummus

Feb 18, 2022

Gene Lummus went home to be with the Lord February 18, 2022. Gene was the son of Vertis Lummus, Sr. and Melba Tucker Lummus, born November 19, 1960 in Orange, Texas. He graduated Little Cypress Maruiceville in 1979. Gene enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He was an avid motorspors enthusiast owning various boats, muscle cars and motorcycles over...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner

Feb 15, 2022

Chris Joyner died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 14. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. He was the oldest son of Henry and Chrissie Joyner of Beaumont. Chris had one child, his daughter Samantha Sloane Joyner Odom of Bridge City, and her husband,...

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark

Feb 14, 2022

Evelyn Pauline Livingston Stark was born on February 11, 1929, in Merryville, Louisiana, to Maudie C. Mysell and Floyd Everitt Livingston. She grew up in Merryville and had several part-time jobs as a teenager. One of the most memorable was when she helped her father gather pulpwood in the woods for him to sell to the paper-making industry. After graduating...

Lula Belle Livingston

Lula Belle Livingston

Feb 12, 2022

Lula Belle Livingston, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on February 12, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Dr. Phil Holder. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from I :30 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at Claybar...

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro

Feb 12, 2022

Jesus Eduardo Alfaro, 43, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Father Michael Minifie of Cristo Rey Church. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17,...

Nan Touchet

Nan Touchet

Feb 12, 2022

Nan Touchet, 81, of Vidor, passed away on February 12, 2022, in Beaumont A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Chance Residence in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 26, 1940, she was the daughter of Warren Wilson Nereaux and Beulah Mae (Brannon) Nereaux. Nan had a huge heart for all...

Karen Denice Jauer

Karen Denice Jauer

Feb 11, 2022

Karen Denice Boren Jauer, 58, of Kountze, passed away on February 11, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Pasadena, Texas, on January 16, 1964, she was the...

Beth Huckaby Foster

Beth Huckaby Foster

Feb 9, 2022

Beth Huckaby Foster, 59, of Orange, passed away on February 9, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Chris Eppler of Mauriceville Church of Christ and Reverend Carl Smith of First Pentecostal Church in Starks, Louisiana. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Omar Kenneth Swope

Omar Kenneth Swope

Feb 8, 2022

Our beloved father, Omar Kenneth “Sonny” Swope, 85, of Orange, TX, rejoined his loved ones on February 8, 2022, passing away at his home in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral home at 504 N. 5th Street in Orange, TX from 2:30 – 4:30 pm followed immediately by a service from 4:30 –...

Robert Andrew Morgan

Robert Andrew Morgan

Feb 7, 2022

Robert Andrew Morgan (Bob), 79, of Willis, TX passed away on February 7, 2022, in Willis after a long fought illness. He battled for life until the very end while surrounded by cherished family members. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 30, 1942, Robert grew up in Orange, Texas, graduated from Lutcher-Stark High School, and still frequented Stark High Class...

Peter Hamilton

Peter Hamilton

Feb 7, 2022

Peter Hamilton, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on February 7, 2022, in Lumberton. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Minnesota, on September 7, 1946, he was the son of Peter Lewis Hamilton, Sr. and Ruth (Stegall) Hamilton. Peter attended Austin...

Terry Lee James

Terry Lee James

Feb 6, 2022

Terry Lee James, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 6, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and his Uncle, Reverend John Elliott. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Thusnelsda "Mickey" Ellen Stanton

Thusnelsda "Mickey" Ellen Stanton

Feb 6, 2022

Thusnelda “Mickey” Ellen Stanton, 89, of Silsbee, passed away on February 6, 2022, in Silsbee. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Sadie Brink. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Antonio,...

Rhonda McMullen

Rhonda McMullen

Feb 5, 2022

Rhonda McMullen, 59, of Beaumont, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Allen C. Swist. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home...

Elia Salgado

Elia Salgado

Feb 5, 2022

Elia Salgado, 71, of Beaumont, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cristo Rey Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022, at...

Connie Gail Nelson

Connie Gail Nelson

Feb 5, 2022

Connie Gail Nelson Connie Gail Nelson, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 5, 2022, in Orange. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, on October 23, 1960, she was the daughter of Rudolph Ledford and Marjorie Ledford. Connie loved her family and friends with all her heart, they were all so blessed to have her in their lives. Connie had a...

Johnal Bernard

Johnal Bernard

Feb 3, 2022

Johnal Bernard, 95, of Bridge City, passed away on February 3, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A rosary...

Griefsteps
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.