Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
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...
Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson
Sep 17, 2021
Dennis Wayne Stephenson, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on September 17, in Beaumont. Dennis Stephenson heard the message of the Gospel and surrendered his life to God and received the Holy Ghost on May 2, 1976. Shortly thereafter, he heeded the call to become a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His call to the ministry stretched over a...
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...
Amelia Mary Dugas OFS
Sep 14, 2021
Amelia Mary Dugas OFS, 85, was called home to be with our LORD, September 14, 2021. Amelia was born in North Dakota, May 21, 1936, the 5th child born to William J. and Amelia (Fassel) Kirby. Amelia spent her early years raised with a solid Christian foundation in a farm life setting along with her 3 brothers; Bill, Edward &...
Wayne Mitchell Ferguson
Sep 13, 2021
Wayne Mitchell Ferguson, 91, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021 in his home quietly surrendered by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on May 1, 1930, he was the son of Homer E. Ferguson and Luna Christine Hollis Ferguson. Wayne served bravely in the United States Navy during the Korean war. He worked as the Manager of...
Rosita Orta Reid
Sep 13, 2021
Rosita Orta Reid, 81, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021, in Orange. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a...
Geraldine Linker
Sep 12, 2021
Geraldine E. Linker, 94, of Beaumont, passed away on September 12, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p. m., October 7, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Burial to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, on August 6, 1927, Geraldine was the daughter of L.B. and Loretta Elliott. She graduated St. Anthony High...
Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier
Sep 12, 2021
Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier, left this earth on Sunday, September 12th at 6:10 p.m. to be greeted at Heaven’s gates by Jesus, her Momma, Daddy, Brothers and all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. What a celebration that must have been! She’s longed to be with them for some time now. Becky was born on February...
Edward James Farquhar
Sep 11, 2021
Edward James Farquhar, 73, of Orange, passed away on September 11, 2021, in Port Arthur. Born in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 1948, he was the son of Georgia Farquhar. Edward was a longtime resident of Orange and worked in construction at the refinineries of Port Arthur. He had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by many...
Rosalie Romano
Sep 11, 2021
Rosalie Romano, 86, of Orange, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 20, 1935, she was the daughter of John B. Blanda and Josephine (Zeto) Blanda. She graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and attended Lamar University, where she was Homecoming Queen. Rosalie was a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of...
Douglas Joseph Broussard
Sep 10, 2021
Douglas Joseph Broussard, Jr. 65, of Orange, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Orange. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 17, 1955, he was the son of Douglas Broussard, Sr. and Billie Jean (Tinsley) Stroud. Doug loved to...
Sheelagh Mary Barron
Sep 10, 2021
Sheelagh Mary Barron, 95, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Park St. in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Keith Giblin. Sheelagh was born in Coventry England on May 25, 1926 and was the daughter of Percival John...
Marcus Keith Stephenson
Sep 10, 2021
Marcus Keith Stephenson, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Wood Cemetery in Bronson, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Watson Franks. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 19, 1955, he was the son of William Jennings Stephenson, Jr. and Ovis Colleen (Warner)...
Nicholina Carolina Cappel (Nickie)
Sep 9, 2021
Nicholina Carolina Cappel (Nickie) was born on March 14, 1934 in Deweyville, Texas and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Orange, Texas at the age of 87. Nickie was a beautician for a large portion of her life for her five sisters and to many other women in the Woodville community. Nickie enjoyed collecting flowers from her...
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...
Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson
Sep 17, 2021
Dennis Wayne Stephenson, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on September 17, in Beaumont. Dennis Stephenson heard the message of the Gospel and surrendered his life to God and received the Holy Ghost on May 2, 1976. Shortly thereafter, he heeded the call to become a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His call to the ministry stretched over a...
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...
Amelia Mary Dugas OFS
Sep 14, 2021
Amelia Mary Dugas OFS, 85, was called home to be with our LORD, September 14, 2021. Amelia was born in North Dakota, May 21, 1936, the 5th child born to William J. and Amelia (Fassel) Kirby. Amelia spent her early years raised with a solid Christian foundation in a farm life setting along with her 3 brothers; Bill, Edward &...
Wayne Mitchell Ferguson
Sep 13, 2021
Wayne Mitchell Ferguson, 91, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021 in his home quietly surrendered by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on May 1, 1930, he was the son of Homer E. Ferguson and Luna Christine Hollis Ferguson. Wayne served bravely in the United States Navy during the Korean war. He worked as the Manager of...
Rosita Orta Reid
Sep 13, 2021
Rosita Orta Reid, 81, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021, in Orange. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a...
Geraldine Linker
Sep 12, 2021
Geraldine E. Linker, 94, of Beaumont, passed away on September 12, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p. m., October 7, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Burial to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, on August 6, 1927, Geraldine was the daughter of L.B. and Loretta Elliott. She graduated St. Anthony High...
Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier
Sep 12, 2021
Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier, left this earth on Sunday, September 12th at 6:10 p.m. to be greeted at Heaven’s gates by Jesus, her Momma, Daddy, Brothers and all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. What a celebration that must have been! She’s longed to be with them for some time now. Becky was born on February...
Edward James Farquhar
Sep 11, 2021
Edward James Farquhar, 73, of Orange, passed away on September 11, 2021, in Port Arthur. Born in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 1948, he was the son of Georgia Farquhar. Edward was a longtime resident of Orange and worked in construction at the refinineries of Port Arthur. He had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by many...
Rosalie Romano
Sep 11, 2021
Rosalie Romano, 86, of Orange, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 20, 1935, she was the daughter of John B. Blanda and Josephine (Zeto) Blanda. She graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and attended Lamar University, where she was Homecoming Queen. Rosalie was a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of...
Douglas Joseph Broussard
Sep 10, 2021
Douglas Joseph Broussard, Jr. 65, of Orange, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Orange. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 17, 1955, he was the son of Douglas Broussard, Sr. and Billie Jean (Tinsley) Stroud. Doug loved to...
Sheelagh Mary Barron
Sep 10, 2021
Sheelagh Mary Barron, 95, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Paul Episcopal Church on Park St. in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Keith Giblin. Sheelagh was born in Coventry England on May 25, 1926 and was the daughter of Percival John...
Marcus Keith Stephenson
Sep 10, 2021
Marcus Keith Stephenson, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 10, 2021, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Wood Cemetery in Bronson, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Watson Franks. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 19, 1955, he was the son of William Jennings Stephenson, Jr. and Ovis Colleen (Warner)...
Nicholina Carolina Cappel (Nickie)
Sep 9, 2021
Nicholina Carolina Cappel (Nickie) was born on March 14, 1934 in Deweyville, Texas and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Orange, Texas at the age of 87. Nickie was a beautician for a large portion of her life for her five sisters and to many other women in the Woodville community. Nickie enjoyed collecting flowers from her...
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