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Claybar Funeral Home

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Daniel David Fells Jr.

Daniel David Fells Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

Daniel David Fells Jr. May 20, 1950 – August 25, 2021 Daniel Fells Jr., 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Cristus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on May 20th, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to Daniel David Fells Sr. and Lois Elaine Vincent Fells. Dan was a lifelong resident of...

Joseph "Joe" Bourge

Joseph "Joe" Bourge

Aug 25, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Bourge, 63, of Bridge City, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. Friends are invited to a public viewing starting at 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 25, he was the son of Lee Bourge and Lillie Frances (Callahan) Bourge. Joe graduated from...

Earl "Little Earl" Duhon, III

Earl "Little Earl" Duhon, III

Aug 25, 2021

Earl “Little Earl” Duhon, III, 56, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. A time of sharing memories will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on April...

Carol Dean Johnson Simer

Carol Dean Johnson Simer

Aug 25, 2021

Carol Dean Johnson Simer, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 25, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, August 31, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rusty Dollar and Pastor Chip Anthony. Visitation will be from 1:00 p. m. to 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, August 31, at North Orange Baptist...

Miles Aubrey Hall

Miles Aubrey Hall

Aug 24, 2021

Miles was born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 6, 1930 to Gertha Poole and Miles Hall, Sr. He grew up in Beaumont and moved to Orange with his family as a teenager. He graduated from Stark High School in 1947 and then joined the Merchant Marines. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. In...

Sarah Gelea Bivens

Sarah Gelea Bivens

Aug 24, 2021

Sarah Gelea Bivens, 34, of Vidor, left this earth on August 24th, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1986 to Gary Lynn Powell and Melanie Powell. Sarah was full of life and loved to laugh. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, and spending time with her family. She committed her life to Christ as a young lady in the...

Dennis Merle Peco

Dennis Merle Peco

Aug 24, 2021

Dennis Merle Peco, 77, passed away from Parkinson’s disease on August 24, 2021, at his home in Mauriceville, Texas. Born on July 21, 1944, in Orange, Texas, he graduated from Mauriceville High School. Denny was a proud United States Arm veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He then earned degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University, McNeese State University,...

Mary Ellen Sneed

Mary Ellen Sneed

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Ellen Sneed, 83, of Bridge City, went to her eternal home with Jesus Christ her Savior on August 23, 2021 in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green of Anchor Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation...

SGM Steven Eric Boudreaux

SGM Steven Eric Boudreaux

Aug 23, 2021

Steven Eric Boudreaux, 59, of Port Arthur, passed away on August 23, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Wednesday, September 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Rob Strause. Burial will follow of St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m.,...

Roger Allen Mease

Roger Allen Mease

Aug 22, 2021

Roger Allen Mease, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 22, in Port Arthur. Memorial services will be 12:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m., Tuesday, September 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 31, 1950, he was the son of Lyle Mease and Nancy Belle (Berry) Mease. Roger was a Vietnam Vet...

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson

Aug 21, 2021

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson, 79, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Samuel. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m., Friday, August 27, at...

Nyoka "Grandma" Miller

Nyoka "Grandma" Miller

Aug 21, 2021

Nyoka “Grandma” Miller, 76, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Steve Neal. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Columbus, Indiana, on September 1, 1944,...

Todd Broussard

Todd Broussard

Aug 21, 2021

Todd Broussard, 53, of Lumberton, passed away on August 21, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on March...

Norman Edward "Eddie" Colebrook

Norman Edward "Eddie" Colebrook

Aug 20, 2021

Norman Edward “Eddie” Colebrook March 9, 1936 – August 20, 2021 Known also as “Dad” and “Paw-paw,” Eddie Colebrook was a role model of perseverance and kindness. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and orphaned at an early age. His foster mother, Helen Sandvig, brought him to Orange, Texas just prior to his senior year of high school. There...

Brooke Lorraine Menard

Brooke Lorraine Menard

Aug 20, 2021

Baby Brooke Lorraine Menard was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, August 20, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held in Waco at 10:00 a.m., on Friday September 3, 2021 at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home followed by a...

Joyce Duplissey Young

Joyce Duplissey Young

Aug 20, 2021

Joyce Mae Duplissey Young went to her heavenly home on August 20, 2021 at 96 years of age. She was surrounded by family in her home. Joy was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mattie Duplissey, her husband Louis David Young Jr., her son David Scott Young, her siblings Willie Phanor Duplissey, Dimple Annie Dalton, Inez Memphis Hearn,...

Nova Dee Strickland

Nova Dee Strickland

Aug 19, 2021

Nova Dee Strickland, 87, of Mauriceville, passed away on August 19, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Morse Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville....

Samuel "Mitty" Bonner

Samuel "Mitty" Bonner

Aug 19, 2021

Samuel “Mitty” Bonner, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 19, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, August 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,...

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong

Aug 18, 2021

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong, 35, of Bridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Funeral services (Cúng Cơm; Lễ Khiển Điện) will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Monk Minh Nhat of Quang Dien Temple in Bridge City. Burial ceremony (Hạ Huyệt) will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...

Jimmie Louise James

Jimmie Louise James

Aug 18, 2021

Jimmie Louise James, 83, of Orange, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and Reverend J.R. Mathis. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August...

Daniel David Fells Jr.

Daniel David Fells Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

Daniel David Fells Jr. May 20, 1950 – August 25, 2021 Daniel Fells Jr., 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Cristus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on May 20th, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to Daniel David Fells Sr. and Lois Elaine Vincent Fells. Dan was a lifelong resident of...

Joseph "Joe" Bourge

Joseph "Joe" Bourge

Aug 25, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Bourge, 63, of Bridge City, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. Friends are invited to a public viewing starting at 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 25, he was the son of Lee Bourge and Lillie Frances (Callahan) Bourge. Joe graduated from...

Earl "Little Earl" Duhon, III

Earl "Little Earl" Duhon, III

Aug 25, 2021

Earl “Little Earl” Duhon, III, 56, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2021, in Beaumont. A time of sharing memories will begin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on April...

Carol Dean Johnson Simer

Carol Dean Johnson Simer

Aug 25, 2021

Carol Dean Johnson Simer, 75, of Orange, passed away on August 25, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, August 31, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rusty Dollar and Pastor Chip Anthony. Visitation will be from 1:00 p. m. to 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, August 31, at North Orange Baptist...

Miles Aubrey Hall

Miles Aubrey Hall

Aug 24, 2021

Miles was born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 6, 1930 to Gertha Poole and Miles Hall, Sr. He grew up in Beaumont and moved to Orange with his family as a teenager. He graduated from Stark High School in 1947 and then joined the Merchant Marines. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. In...

Sarah Gelea Bivens

Sarah Gelea Bivens

Aug 24, 2021

Sarah Gelea Bivens, 34, of Vidor, left this earth on August 24th, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1986 to Gary Lynn Powell and Melanie Powell. Sarah was full of life and loved to laugh. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, and spending time with her family. She committed her life to Christ as a young lady in the...

Dennis Merle Peco

Dennis Merle Peco

Aug 24, 2021

Dennis Merle Peco, 77, passed away from Parkinson’s disease on August 24, 2021, at his home in Mauriceville, Texas. Born on July 21, 1944, in Orange, Texas, he graduated from Mauriceville High School. Denny was a proud United States Arm veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He then earned degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University, McNeese State University,...

Mary Ellen Sneed

Mary Ellen Sneed

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Ellen Sneed, 83, of Bridge City, went to her eternal home with Jesus Christ her Savior on August 23, 2021 in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green of Anchor Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation...

SGM Steven Eric Boudreaux

SGM Steven Eric Boudreaux

Aug 23, 2021

Steven Eric Boudreaux, 59, of Port Arthur, passed away on August 23, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Wednesday, September 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Rob Strause. Burial will follow of St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m.,...

Roger Allen Mease

Roger Allen Mease

Aug 22, 2021

Roger Allen Mease, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 22, in Port Arthur. Memorial services will be 12:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m., Tuesday, September 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 31, 1950, he was the son of Lyle Mease and Nancy Belle (Berry) Mease. Roger was a Vietnam Vet...

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson

Aug 21, 2021

Louis Charles (Charlie) Corson, 79, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Samuel. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m., Friday, August 27, at...

Nyoka "Grandma" Miller

Nyoka "Grandma" Miller

Aug 21, 2021

Nyoka “Grandma” Miller, 76, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Steve Neal. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Columbus, Indiana, on September 1, 1944,...

Todd Broussard

Todd Broussard

Aug 21, 2021

Todd Broussard, 53, of Lumberton, passed away on August 21, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on March...

Norman Edward "Eddie" Colebrook

Norman Edward "Eddie" Colebrook

Aug 20, 2021

Norman Edward “Eddie” Colebrook March 9, 1936 – August 20, 2021 Known also as “Dad” and “Paw-paw,” Eddie Colebrook was a role model of perseverance and kindness. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and orphaned at an early age. His foster mother, Helen Sandvig, brought him to Orange, Texas just prior to his senior year of high school. There...

Brooke Lorraine Menard

Brooke Lorraine Menard

Aug 20, 2021

Baby Brooke Lorraine Menard was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, August 20, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held in Waco at 10:00 a.m., on Friday September 3, 2021 at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home followed by a...

Joyce Duplissey Young

Joyce Duplissey Young

Aug 20, 2021

Joyce Mae Duplissey Young went to her heavenly home on August 20, 2021 at 96 years of age. She was surrounded by family in her home. Joy was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mattie Duplissey, her husband Louis David Young Jr., her son David Scott Young, her siblings Willie Phanor Duplissey, Dimple Annie Dalton, Inez Memphis Hearn,...

Nova Dee Strickland

Nova Dee Strickland

Aug 19, 2021

Nova Dee Strickland, 87, of Mauriceville, passed away on August 19, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Morse Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville....

Samuel "Mitty" Bonner

Samuel "Mitty" Bonner

Aug 19, 2021

Samuel “Mitty” Bonner, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 19, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, August 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,...

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong

Aug 18, 2021

Jenny Mui Thanh Vong, 35, of Bridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Funeral services (Cúng Cơm; Lễ Khiển Điện) will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Monk Minh Nhat of Quang Dien Temple in Bridge City. Burial ceremony (Hạ Huyệt) will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...

Jimmie Louise James

Jimmie Louise James

Aug 18, 2021

Jimmie Louise James, 83, of Orange, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and Reverend J.R. Mathis. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August...

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