Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Denmon
Dec 29, 2021
Michael Loyed Denmon, 40, of Orange, passed away on December 29, 2021, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, January 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 8, 1981, he was the son of Joseph “Mike” Denmon and Thanh “Lee” Grizzle Denmon, and the...
Sheila Kay Hinson
Dec 28, 2021
Sheila Kay Hinson, 66, of Porter, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Kingwood. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, at Porter Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Porter, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Christopher Bankard, Reverend Joel McCoy, Bishop Jerry Green, and Reverend Robert Edwards. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be...
Jacob Thibodeaux
Dec 28, 2021
Jacob Thibodeaux, 44, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to help with the families funeral expenses on Ben or Patrice’s Facebook page GoFundMe or Paypal links. Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/369aa14f Paypal: @tilisathibodeaux Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2021 at Claybar...
Christine Bukowsky
Dec 27, 2021
Christine Bukowsky was born October 14, 1938, in New Iberia, Louisiana; and unexpectedly passed away December 27, 2021, in Galveston, TX. Christine worked as an active nurse for 52 years and touched every single person she came across. She was a sister, a mother, a Nanny, and many other things to many people. She loved to be surrounded by her...
Jean Barnhart
Dec 27, 2021
Jean Barnhart, 85, of Beaumont, passed away on December 27, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn. Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on August 27, 1936, she was the daughter of Felicia Comeaux...
Marsha Sue Strahan Marshall
Dec 26, 2021
Marsha Sue Strahan Marshall, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away after a short illness on December 26, 2021 at 8:15 am. Marsha was born on February 9, 1947 in Center, Texas. After a few years of living in Nacogdoches, Texas, the family moved to Orange, Texas. Marsha graduated from Little Cypress - Mauriceville High School in 1965. In 1970, she...
Joyce Carol Whitstine
Dec 25, 2021
Joyce Carol Whitstine, 76, of Orange, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bishop, Texas, on March 18, 1945, she was the daughter of Bernice “B.H.” Milstead...
Edith D. Vincent Hanks
Dec 25, 2021
Edith D. Vincent Hanks On Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 2021 our sweet Mom, Edith (Dee) Hanks met Jesus with open arms. Mom, 98, was born October 7, 1923, Orange Texas, third daughter of Ludger J. and Lena Moore Vincent. Our Mom, our Grandma Dee, our sister , our Aunt Dee and the sweetest/most caring person is now a shining star...
Joseph "Boo" Darrell Richard
Dec 24, 2021
Joseph “Boo” Darrell Richard, 78, of Orange, passed away on December 24, 2021, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Denmon
Dec 29, 2021
Michael Loyed Denmon, 40, of Orange, passed away on December 29, 2021, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, January 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 8, 1981, he was the son of Joseph “Mike” Denmon and Thanh “Lee” Grizzle Denmon, and the...
Sheila Kay Hinson
Dec 28, 2021
Sheila Kay Hinson, 66, of Porter, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Kingwood. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, at Porter Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Porter, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Christopher Bankard, Reverend Joel McCoy, Bishop Jerry Green, and Reverend Robert Edwards. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be...
Jacob Thibodeaux
Dec 28, 2021
Jacob Thibodeaux, 44, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2021, in Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to help with the families funeral expenses on Ben or Patrice’s Facebook page GoFundMe or Paypal links. Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/369aa14f Paypal: @tilisathibodeaux Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2021 at Claybar...
Christine Bukowsky
Dec 27, 2021
Christine Bukowsky was born October 14, 1938, in New Iberia, Louisiana; and unexpectedly passed away December 27, 2021, in Galveston, TX. Christine worked as an active nurse for 52 years and touched every single person she came across. She was a sister, a mother, a Nanny, and many other things to many people. She loved to be surrounded by her...
Jean Barnhart
Dec 27, 2021
Jean Barnhart, 85, of Beaumont, passed away on December 27, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn. Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on August 27, 1936, she was the daughter of Felicia Comeaux...
Marsha Sue Strahan Marshall
Dec 26, 2021
Marsha Sue Strahan Marshall, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away after a short illness on December 26, 2021 at 8:15 am. Marsha was born on February 9, 1947 in Center, Texas. After a few years of living in Nacogdoches, Texas, the family moved to Orange, Texas. Marsha graduated from Little Cypress - Mauriceville High School in 1965. In 1970, she...
Joyce Carol Whitstine
Dec 25, 2021
Joyce Carol Whitstine, 76, of Orange, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bishop, Texas, on March 18, 1945, she was the daughter of Bernice “B.H.” Milstead...
Edith D. Vincent Hanks
Dec 25, 2021
Edith D. Vincent Hanks On Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 2021 our sweet Mom, Edith (Dee) Hanks met Jesus with open arms. Mom, 98, was born October 7, 1923, Orange Texas, third daughter of Ludger J. and Lena Moore Vincent. Our Mom, our Grandma Dee, our sister , our Aunt Dee and the sweetest/most caring person is now a shining star...
Joseph "Boo" Darrell Richard
Dec 24, 2021
Joseph “Boo” Darrell Richard, 78, of Orange, passed away on December 24, 2021, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with...



