Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Beverly Jean Reeh
Jul 7, 2025
Beverly Jean Reeh, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Robert Dean Dunigan
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Dean Dunigan, aka Deanie and Wrongway, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Mark Taylor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Dorothy Jean Calvert
Jul 6, 2025
Dorothy Jean Calvert, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at King Cemetery in Orange (Hartburg Community), with a visitation starting beforehand at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Brad Bickham.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter...
Leslie Paul Robin
Jul 5, 2025
Leslie Paul Robin, 54, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Nederland, Texas, on August 26, 1970, he was the son of Allen Robin and Kay Robin. Leslie leaves behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and cherished memories. An accomplished guitarist, Leslie demonstrated his love for music in ways that brought joy...
Kenneth Roy "Ken" Hamilton
Jul 4, 2025
Kenneth Roy “Ken” Hamilton, 83, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held to honor Ken on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.
He was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 9, 1941. He lived in Beaumont, graduating from South Park...
Shirlee Nimitz Guice
Jul 2, 2025
Shirlee Nimitz Guice, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Billy Lawson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Michael Laine Cerny
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Laine Cerny
Michael Laine Cerny, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2025, at home.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 3, 1948, he was the son of Laine Donald Cerny and Doris Lee (Fink) Cerny. He was a retired Navy veteran, having served for 22 years. In this time, he reached the esteemed rank of Master Chief...
Richard Lee Kain
Jul 1, 2025
Richard Lee Kain, 71, of Orange, went to his Heavenly rest on July 1st, 2025, peacefully at home in the comfort of his loved one’s embraces.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Samuel Garrett of Love and Truth Church in Vidor, Tx.
Visitation will begin prior...
JoAnn Pace
Jul 1, 2025
JoAnn Pace, 80, of Little Cypress, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Clayton Oaks in Richmond, Texas.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation with the family will begin...
Rebecca Jean Travis
Jul 1, 2025
Rebecca Jean Travis, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 26, 1947, she was the daughter of Ernest Nunez, Sr. and Alice (Estopinal) Nunez. She was a devoted homemaker,...
Kelly Desiree Moore
Jun 30, 2025
Kelly Desiree Trahan Moore, 49, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Jennie Sealy Hospital at UTMB Galveston.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 17, 1976, she was the daughter of Steve Trahan and Donna Gann Trahan Van der Stucken. She was a devoted Assistant City Secretary for the City of Port Arthur, where her warm spirit...
Jerry E. Ashby
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry Edmond Ashby, 87, of Bridge City, Texas left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025. Visitation will be held at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM July 5 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. Funeral Services through Claybar Funeral Home will follow at 10:00 AM and be officiated by...
Debra Kay "Debbie" Townsend
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Kay Townsend (Debbie), 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at...
Charles Richard "Dickie" Uzzle
Jun 29, 2025
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, peacefully at his home in Bridge City.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Redkey.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 28, 1943, he was the son of Willard Harold Uzzle and Elizabeth Watkins...
Billy Ray and Genell Torbett
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, husband and wife, Billy and Genell Torbett passed away peacefully together at home. A miracle from God. Bill and Genell grew up together as children in Troup, Texas. Bill went into the Army from 1956 to 1959. Genell went to Texas State College. When Bill returned from the army, he and Genell married in 1960 and...
Charlotte Ilene Petry
Jun 27, 2025
Charlotte Ilene Petry, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Victoria Vela
Jun 23, 2025
Victoria Vela, 22, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July...
Michael Wayne Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Wayne Johnson, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch with St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery...
Angela Kay Pousson
Jun 23, 2025
Angela Kay Pousson, 60, of Lufkin and Orange, Texas, was summoned to her heavenly home on June 23, 2025, in Lufkin, TX. She was born in Orange, TX on August 8, 1964, the youngest of six, to Eugene and Ruth Pousson.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents Eugene H Pousson, Ruth LaCombe Pousson and her brother Benny R. Pousson...
David Ray Poole
Jun 22, 2025
David Ray Poole, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...
Beverly Jean Reeh
Jul 7, 2025
Beverly Jean Reeh, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2025, at Focused Care in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Robert Dean Dunigan
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Dean Dunigan, aka Deanie and Wrongway, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Mark Taylor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...
Dorothy Jean Calvert
Jul 6, 2025
Dorothy Jean Calvert, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Orange.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at King Cemetery in Orange (Hartburg Community), with a visitation starting beforehand at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Brad Bickham.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter...
Leslie Paul Robin
Jul 5, 2025
Leslie Paul Robin, 54, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2025, at his home in Vidor.
Born in Nederland, Texas, on August 26, 1970, he was the son of Allen Robin and Kay Robin. Leslie leaves behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and cherished memories. An accomplished guitarist, Leslie demonstrated his love for music in ways that brought joy...
Kenneth Roy "Ken" Hamilton
Jul 4, 2025
Kenneth Roy “Ken” Hamilton, 83, passed away on July 4, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will be held to honor Ken on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m.
He was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 9, 1941. He lived in Beaumont, graduating from South Park...
Shirlee Nimitz Guice
Jul 2, 2025
Shirlee Nimitz Guice, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Billy Lawson. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Michael Laine Cerny
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Laine Cerny
Michael Laine Cerny, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2025, at home.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 3, 1948, he was the son of Laine Donald Cerny and Doris Lee (Fink) Cerny. He was a retired Navy veteran, having served for 22 years. In this time, he reached the esteemed rank of Master Chief...
Richard Lee Kain
Jul 1, 2025
Richard Lee Kain, 71, of Orange, went to his Heavenly rest on July 1st, 2025, peacefully at home in the comfort of his loved one’s embraces.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Samuel Garrett of Love and Truth Church in Vidor, Tx.
Visitation will begin prior...
JoAnn Pace
Jul 1, 2025
JoAnn Pace, 80, of Little Cypress, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Clayton Oaks in Richmond, Texas.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation with the family will begin...
Rebecca Jean Travis
Jul 1, 2025
Rebecca Jean Travis, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 26, 1947, she was the daughter of Ernest Nunez, Sr. and Alice (Estopinal) Nunez. She was a devoted homemaker,...
Kelly Desiree Moore
Jun 30, 2025
Kelly Desiree Trahan Moore, 49, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Jennie Sealy Hospital at UTMB Galveston.
Born in Orange, Texas, on January 17, 1976, she was the daughter of Steve Trahan and Donna Gann Trahan Van der Stucken. She was a devoted Assistant City Secretary for the City of Port Arthur, where her warm spirit...
Jerry E. Ashby
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry Edmond Ashby, 87, of Bridge City, Texas left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025. Visitation will be held at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM July 5 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. Funeral Services through Claybar Funeral Home will follow at 10:00 AM and be officiated by...
Debra Kay "Debbie" Townsend
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Kay Townsend (Debbie), 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at...
Charles Richard "Dickie" Uzzle
Jun 29, 2025
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, peacefully at his home in Bridge City.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Redkey.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 28, 1943, he was the son of Willard Harold Uzzle and Elizabeth Watkins...
Billy Ray and Genell Torbett
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, husband and wife, Billy and Genell Torbett passed away peacefully together at home. A miracle from God. Bill and Genell grew up together as children in Troup, Texas. Bill went into the Army from 1956 to 1959. Genell went to Texas State College. When Bill returned from the army, he and Genell married in 1960 and...
Charlotte Ilene Petry
Jun 27, 2025
Charlotte Ilene Petry, 78, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ron Perry. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Victoria Vela
Jun 23, 2025
Victoria Vela, 22, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025, in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July...
Michael Wayne Johnson
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Wayne Johnson, 58, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch with St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery...
Angela Kay Pousson
Jun 23, 2025
Angela Kay Pousson, 60, of Lufkin and Orange, Texas, was summoned to her heavenly home on June 23, 2025, in Lufkin, TX. She was born in Orange, TX on August 8, 1964, the youngest of six, to Eugene and Ruth Pousson.
Angela was preceded in death by her parents Eugene H Pousson, Ruth LaCombe Pousson and her brother Benny R. Pousson...
David Ray Poole
Jun 22, 2025
David Ray Poole, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00...



