Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Sherrie Loftin Roberts
Sep 24, 2021
Sherrie Loftin Roberts, 70, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on September 24, in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur, on November 3, 1950, Sherrie was the daughter of Forrest “Bud” Loftin and Beverly Lenoir (Spradlin). She was a loving and kind daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and a dear friend to many. She was a music lover and an avid gardener...
Cheryl Valinda Williams Barrera
Sep 24, 2021
Cheryl Valinda Williams Barrera, 62, was born June 18, 1959 in Valdosta, Georgia and died September 24, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. Cheryl loved the word “love” and all it represented. She enjoyed decorating a home and was excellent at it. She had a real eye for color, style and beauty and had her own distinctive and stylish look. She worked...
Bobby Ray Manshack
Sep 23, 2021
Bobby Ray Manshack, 65, of Orange, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 9,...
Kellye Jean Haney Ellis
Sep 23, 2021
Kellye Ellis, 57, of Mauriceville, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...
John Kenneth Smith
Sep 23, 2021
John Smith, 65, of Bridge City, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Patricia Ladell Lancaster
Sep 23, 2021
Patricia Ladell “Pat” Hendry Lancaster, 73, of Spring, Texas was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on September 23, 2021 surrounded by family. Ms. Lancaster made her grand debut into this world on November 26, 1947 in Crockett, Texas. Although she lived in many places (including Europe), Pat always felt Bridge City was her home. Pat proudly graduated in...
April Angela Henderson
Sep 22, 2021
April Angela Henderson, 47, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Port Arthur. A memorial service for April will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the memorial service at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on June...
Jaeva Lynn Peasley
Sep 22, 2021
Jaeva Lynn Peasley, 64, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
James Tanner Hodge Edgerton
Sep 21, 2021
James Tanner Hodge Edgerton, 37, of Orange, passed away on September 21, 2021, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sheral Preston Kay
Sep 20, 2021
Sheral Preston Kay, 79, of Bridge City, passed away on September 20, 2021, in Beaumont. Born on November 17, 1941, he was the son of Solomon Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Sheral served bravely in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 195, he owned Kay’s Auto Repair. He adored his...
Emma Dale Nelms
Sep 19, 2021
Emma Dale Nelms, 83 of Vidor, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Philip Reed. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will be having food for anyone who would like to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in...
Janet Ann Almaguer
Sep 18, 2021
Janet Almaguer, 66, of Orange, was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, September 18, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Mike Boozer of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from...
Charles David Pirtle
Sep 18, 2021
Charles David Pirtle, 83, of Hammond-Hessville, IN, passed away of September 18, 2021. Born August 14, 1938. He was an avid fisherman, in which was his hobby that he loved and enjoyed. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and Harris Farms for many years. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy; loving daughter, Julie Long; loving son, Jerry Hughes; and fond...
Judith "Judi" Ann Brown
Sep 16, 2021
Judi Brown, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Murry Ray of First United Pentecostal in Bridge City. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on...
Butch Wayne Kiser
Sep 16, 2021
“Butch” Wayne Kiser, 61, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Military Honors will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under...
Myrna Dee Ross
Sep 16, 2021
Myrna Dee Ross, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Groves. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 25, 1939, she was the daughter of Nemon Tibbitts and Audrey (Roberts) Tibbitts. Myrna was a stay at home mom...
Donald Wade Perkins
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Wade Perkins, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to...
Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance
Sep 16, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene LaChance, 60, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm for friends and family and the services will start at 2:00. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1961, he was the son of George “Bubba” Byrd and Melva Raye (Cornes) Byrd. He...
Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight
Sep 15, 2021
Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight, age 48 of Bridge City, Texas passed away in her home surrounded by family, on September 15th, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to honor her & give family & friends an opportunity to share memories & stories. Amanda graduated from Bridge City High School Life Skills in 1995 and...
C.N. Buford
Sep 15, 2021
C.N. Buford, 94, of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 15, 2021, in Brenham. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on March 1, 1927, he was the son of Eugene Nelson Buford and Enola (Stelly) Buford. C.N. enjoyed being surrounded by his loved...
Sherrie Loftin Roberts
Sep 24, 2021
Sherrie Loftin Roberts, 70, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on September 24, in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur, on November 3, 1950, Sherrie was the daughter of Forrest “Bud” Loftin and Beverly Lenoir (Spradlin). She was a loving and kind daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and a dear friend to many. She was a music lover and an avid gardener...
Cheryl Valinda Williams Barrera
Sep 24, 2021
Cheryl Valinda Williams Barrera, 62, was born June 18, 1959 in Valdosta, Georgia and died September 24, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. Cheryl loved the word “love” and all it represented. She enjoyed decorating a home and was excellent at it. She had a real eye for color, style and beauty and had her own distinctive and stylish look. She worked...
Bobby Ray Manshack
Sep 23, 2021
Bobby Ray Manshack, 65, of Orange, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 9,...
Kellye Jean Haney Ellis
Sep 23, 2021
Kellye Ellis, 57, of Mauriceville, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...
John Kenneth Smith
Sep 23, 2021
John Smith, 65, of Bridge City, passed away on September 23, 2021, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Patricia Ladell Lancaster
Sep 23, 2021
Patricia Ladell “Pat” Hendry Lancaster, 73, of Spring, Texas was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on September 23, 2021 surrounded by family. Ms. Lancaster made her grand debut into this world on November 26, 1947 in Crockett, Texas. Although she lived in many places (including Europe), Pat always felt Bridge City was her home. Pat proudly graduated in...
April Angela Henderson
Sep 22, 2021
April Angela Henderson, 47, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Port Arthur. A memorial service for April will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to the memorial service at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on June...
Jaeva Lynn Peasley
Sep 22, 2021
Jaeva Lynn Peasley, 64, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on...
James Tanner Hodge Edgerton
Sep 21, 2021
James Tanner Hodge Edgerton, 37, of Orange, passed away on September 21, 2021, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sheral Preston Kay
Sep 20, 2021
Sheral Preston Kay, 79, of Bridge City, passed away on September 20, 2021, in Beaumont. Born on November 17, 1941, he was the son of Solomon Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Sheral served bravely in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 195, he owned Kay’s Auto Repair. He adored his...
Emma Dale Nelms
Sep 19, 2021
Emma Dale Nelms, 83 of Vidor, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Philip Reed. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will be having food for anyone who would like to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in...
Janet Ann Almaguer
Sep 18, 2021
Janet Almaguer, 66, of Orange, was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, September 18, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Mike Boozer of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from...
Charles David Pirtle
Sep 18, 2021
Charles David Pirtle, 83, of Hammond-Hessville, IN, passed away of September 18, 2021. Born August 14, 1938. He was an avid fisherman, in which was his hobby that he loved and enjoyed. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and Harris Farms for many years. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy; loving daughter, Julie Long; loving son, Jerry Hughes; and fond...
Judith "Judi" Ann Brown
Sep 16, 2021
Judi Brown, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Murry Ray of First United Pentecostal in Bridge City. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on...
Butch Wayne Kiser
Sep 16, 2021
“Butch” Wayne Kiser, 61, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Military Honors will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under...
Myrna Dee Ross
Sep 16, 2021
Myrna Dee Ross, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Groves. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 25, 1939, she was the daughter of Nemon Tibbitts and Audrey (Roberts) Tibbitts. Myrna was a stay at home mom...
Donald Wade Perkins
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Wade Perkins, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to...
Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance
Sep 16, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene LaChance, 60, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm for friends and family and the services will start at 2:00. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1961, he was the son of George “Bubba” Byrd and Melva Raye (Cornes) Byrd. He...
Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight
Sep 15, 2021
Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight, age 48 of Bridge City, Texas passed away in her home surrounded by family, on September 15th, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to honor her & give family & friends an opportunity to share memories & stories. Amanda graduated from Bridge City High School Life Skills in 1995 and...
C.N. Buford
Sep 15, 2021
C.N. Buford, 94, of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 15, 2021, in Brenham. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on March 1, 1927, he was the son of Eugene Nelson Buford and Enola (Stelly) Buford. C.N. enjoyed being surrounded by his loved...



