Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Dennis Wayne Schmidt
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis Wayne Schmidt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on November 7, 1949, he was the son of Joseph C. Schmidt and Mildred Jordan (Abide). He was a cherished individual who brought joy to...
Larry Lee Casey
Apr 5, 2025
Larry Lee Casey was born on October 29, 1942, in Orange, Texas, to Edward Durwood Casey and Suewillow (Wilkinson) Casey. He was raised in Tenaha, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1961. After graduation, he attended Panola College in Carthage, Texas. Larry proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Hood.
In 1969, he met...
Oliver Wayne Fox
Mar 29, 2025
Oliver Wayne Fox
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., April 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00 p.m., April 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Clifford Daniel "Danny" Kennedy III
Mar 29, 2025
Clifford Daniel “Danny” Kennedy III
Clifford Daniel “Danny” Kennedy III, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Lyska Ruth Stockholm Shaffer
Mar 28, 2025
Lyska Ruth Stockholm Shaffer, 92, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Lyska was born on June 24, 1932, in Beaumont, Texas, to Ruth Ellen Moye Stockholm and Charles Allan Stockholm. Growing up, her family lived in Beaumont, San Antonio, Daisetta and Honey Island, Texas. Lyska enjoyed the outdoor life and the Honey Island (Spring Fed) Pool that her family...
Elizabeth Christa Bailey
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth Christa Bailey, 89, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Christopher Bailey; and her sons, James Bailey and Brian Bailey.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Mary Ann Flores
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Ann Flores
Mary Ann Flores, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born on November 9, 1952, she was the daughter of Oliver Sterling and Rosemary James Sterling. Mary’s life was one marked by creativity, joy, and a love for simple pleasures. She was a vibrant soul who embraced life with a remarkable passion. She...
Reggie Clenard Allen
Mar 24, 2025
Reggie Clenard Allen
Reggie Clenard Allen, 73, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Royal.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris
Mar 22, 2025
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris, 92, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Kirbyville.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at McDonald Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Tommy Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025,...
Susan Lee Martin
Mar 20, 2025
Susan Lee Martin, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Darrell Martin and Reverend Matthew Tuttle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 11:00...
Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty
Mar 20, 2025
Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.
A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...
Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.
Mar 18, 2025
Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.
Larry had a passion for...
Christopher Wynn Bilbo
Mar 16, 2025
Christopher Wynn Bilbo
Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on...
Patrece Ramey
Mar 16, 2025
Patrece Ramey
Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.
Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...
Patricia Nell Hall
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia N. Hall
Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...
Mickey Glen Taylor
Mar 13, 2025
Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation...
Virginia Custer
Mar 13, 2025
Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.
Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...
Juanita Castillo
Mar 12, 2025
Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....
Harold L. Hearn
Mar 11, 2025
Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...
James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.
Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....
Dennis Wayne Schmidt
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis Wayne Schmidt, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., April 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on November 7, 1949, he was the son of Joseph C. Schmidt and Mildred Jordan (Abide). He was a cherished individual who brought joy to...
Larry Lee Casey
Apr 5, 2025
Larry Lee Casey was born on October 29, 1942, in Orange, Texas, to Edward Durwood Casey and Suewillow (Wilkinson) Casey. He was raised in Tenaha, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1961. After graduation, he attended Panola College in Carthage, Texas. Larry proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Hood.
In 1969, he met...
Oliver Wayne Fox
Mar 29, 2025
Oliver Wayne Fox
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., April 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00 p.m., April 4, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Clifford Daniel "Danny" Kennedy III
Mar 29, 2025
Clifford Daniel “Danny” Kennedy III
Clifford Daniel “Danny” Kennedy III, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Lyska Ruth Stockholm Shaffer
Mar 28, 2025
Lyska Ruth Stockholm Shaffer, 92, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Lyska was born on June 24, 1932, in Beaumont, Texas, to Ruth Ellen Moye Stockholm and Charles Allan Stockholm. Growing up, her family lived in Beaumont, San Antonio, Daisetta and Honey Island, Texas. Lyska enjoyed the outdoor life and the Honey Island (Spring Fed) Pool that her family...
Elizabeth Christa Bailey
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth Christa Bailey, 89, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Christopher Bailey; and her sons, James Bailey and Brian Bailey.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Mary Ann Flores
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Ann Flores
Mary Ann Flores, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born on November 9, 1952, she was the daughter of Oliver Sterling and Rosemary James Sterling. Mary’s life was one marked by creativity, joy, and a love for simple pleasures. She was a vibrant soul who embraced life with a remarkable passion. She...
Reggie Clenard Allen
Mar 24, 2025
Reggie Clenard Allen
Reggie Clenard Allen, 73, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Royal.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris
Mar 22, 2025
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris
Dorothy Scott Fisher Morris, 92, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Kirbyville.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at McDonald Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Tommy Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025,...
Susan Lee Martin
Mar 20, 2025
Susan Lee Martin, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Darrell Martin and Reverend Matthew Tuttle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 11:00...
Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty
Mar 20, 2025
Deborah Ann Nelson Dougharty May 30, 1953 – March 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Nelson Dougharty went in peace to meet the Lord on March 20, 2025. Debbie was born on May 30, 1953, at Parks Air Force Base in California to Bobby F. Nelson and Cecile Perry Nelson who cherished her.
A brilliant child, she quickly excelled! Being an only child,...
Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr.
Mar 18, 2025
Larry Lawrence Guidry, Sr., born on March 23, 1957, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Orange, Texas. He was a dedicated family man, leaving behind his cherished sons Lawrence "L.J." Guidry, and Robert Guidry and his wife Jodi. Larry was a proud grandfather to Trent Guidry, Jenna Rittenhouse, and Amanda Rittenhouse.
Larry had a passion for...
Christopher Wynn Bilbo
Mar 16, 2025
Christopher Wynn Bilbo
Christopher Wynn Bilbo, 30, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on...
Patrece Ramey
Mar 16, 2025
Patrece Ramey
Patrece Ramey, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Trinity, Texas, on March 5, 1955.
Patrece was known for her strong work ethic and nurturing spirit. She dedicated 36 years of her life working as an operator at DuPont before she retired, leaving a legacy of commitment and diligence. She...
Patricia Nell Hall
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia N. Hall
Patricia N. Hall (affectionately known as Patsy) passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Deweyville, Texas. Patsy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hall; her son, Patrick Hall; her granddaughter, Erika...
Mickey Glen Taylor
Mar 13, 2025
Mickey Glen Taylor, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, was called to heaven on the glory train on March 13, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial with military honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation...
Virginia Custer
Mar 13, 2025
Virginia Custer, 95, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025.
Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Father...
Juanita Castillo
Mar 12, 2025
Juanita Sanchez Castillo, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange Texas....
Harold L. Hearn
Mar 11, 2025
Harold Leslie Hearn, 87, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
Harold had three great loves—his family, Youth baseball, and music. Nicknamed “Cornbread”, he also could put away his mom “Nezzie” and sister Janice’s Southern cooking. An Air Force veteran and natural storyteller, he had a...
James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
James Braxton Desormeaux, Sr., 56, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025, at Raymond Gould Community Center, 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX 77662.
Born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1969, he was the son of Leo “Bud” Thomas Desormeaux, Jr....
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