Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Kurt Stephen Wolford
Jun 19, 2025
Kurt Stephen Wolford, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur,...
Debbie Lynn Vidrine
Jun 18, 2025
Debbie Lynn Vidrine, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, with a Rosary to begin at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Curtis Lawrence Green
Jun 17, 2025
Curtis Lawrence Green, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Full Gospel Holy Temple, located at 911 Main St. Orange, Texas. Pastor Larry Brooks Sr. and First Lady Abbigail Brooks will be officiating.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 7, 1959, he...
Horace James Cormier
Jun 15, 2025
Horace James Cormier Sr., 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025, in Bridge City Tx.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Gathering.
Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on...
Willie Richard Rashall
Jun 13, 2025
Willie Richard Rashall was born in Orange, Texas February 26, 1936, and passed away on June 13, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas. He worked as a Truck Driver most of his life until he retired from truck driving then went to work as a warehouseman in Orange, Texas.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Peggy...
Marcia E. Harris
Jun 13, 2025
Marica Edith Harris, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Beaumont.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas.
Born in Horatio, Arkansas, on December 31, 1938, she was the daughter of Sherman Charles James and Verdie Dove Taylor James. Marcia was known for her sweetness and for being a...
Michelle Denise Maddox
Jun 12, 2025
Michelle Denise Maddox, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vidor.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Michelle was born on October 10, 1966, in Beaumont, Texas,...
Janelle Boyd
Jun 12, 2025
Janelle Boyd, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bridge City.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be her nephew, Donald Stevens, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright
Jun 12, 2025
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright, 62, of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Lafayette.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 6, 1963, she was the daughter...
Arnold "Lee" Lilley, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Arnold “Lee” Lilley, Jr., 63, of Call, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Galveston.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Park (117 S. Margaret Ave. Kirbyville, TX 75956). The service will be at the outdoor pavilion, rain or shine. Dress is casual, a meal will be...
Jerry Lee Vincent
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Vincent, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on January 31, 1939, he was the son of Atlas “Coon” Vincent and Estelle (Moore) Granger. Jerry was known for his strong personality; he...
Clint Blackwell
Jun 9, 2025
Clint Blackwell, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home in Webster, Texas, on June 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sallie Christine Turner
Jun 6, 2025
Sallie Christine Turner, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
Born in Nahunta, Georgia, on March 3, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter Charlie Screws and Bertha (Glisson) Screws. Christine was a kind and loving wife to her husband, and a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She was married...
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Jun 6, 2025
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Born on January 18, 1956, in Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness.
Dave was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was employed at Dupont Sabine River Works/ Invista for 35 years as a process operator. During his employment his expertise in writing procedure manuals took him...
John E. Phelps
Jun 4, 2025
Dr. John E. Phelps, 83, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2025, after a brief but fierce illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rebecca; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Stephanie; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Christopher Robinson and his two grandchildren, Misha and Zachary. He is also survived by three sisters, two sisters-in-law,...
James Wesley Crump
Jun 2, 2025
James Wesley Crump, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ken Rutherford. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025,...
Allene W. Hopkins
Jun 2, 2025
In loving memory of Allene W. Hopkins
May 28, 1928 – June 2, 2025 Allene W. Hopkins gained her angel wings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years young. This beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed woman was the true meaning of a “Matriarch” for her family. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, selfless, amazing Mom, mother-in-love...
Michael Lewis Sulsar
Jun 1, 2025
Michael Lewis Sulsar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church located at 3600 Nightingale St.in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange.
Born...
Betty Stimac
May 31, 2025
Betty Stimac gained her angel wings on May 31 surrendered by her family. Betty was 84 years young. She was born on October 9, 1940.
She is the daughter of JD Cooper, Sr and Kathleen Perry.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; by her son, Johnny Stimac Jr.; her brother, Jack Denny Cooper, Jr.; and her sisters, Cynthia Burks and...
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Conroy
May 31, 2025
Charles Wayne “Chuck” Conroy, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Orange surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
Kurt Stephen Wolford
Jun 19, 2025
Kurt Stephen Wolford, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Houston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur,...
Debbie Lynn Vidrine
Jun 18, 2025
Debbie Lynn Vidrine, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, with a Rosary to begin at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...
Curtis Lawrence Green
Jun 17, 2025
Curtis Lawrence Green, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Full Gospel Holy Temple, located at 911 Main St. Orange, Texas. Pastor Larry Brooks Sr. and First Lady Abbigail Brooks will be officiating.
Born in Orange, Texas, on April 7, 1959, he...
Horace James Cormier
Jun 15, 2025
Horace James Cormier Sr., 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025, in Bridge City Tx.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Gathering.
Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on...
Willie Richard Rashall
Jun 13, 2025
Willie Richard Rashall was born in Orange, Texas February 26, 1936, and passed away on June 13, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas. He worked as a Truck Driver most of his life until he retired from truck driving then went to work as a warehouseman in Orange, Texas.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Peggy...
Marcia E. Harris
Jun 13, 2025
Marica Edith Harris, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Beaumont.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas.
Born in Horatio, Arkansas, on December 31, 1938, she was the daughter of Sherman Charles James and Verdie Dove Taylor James. Marcia was known for her sweetness and for being a...
Michelle Denise Maddox
Jun 12, 2025
Michelle Denise Maddox, 58, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vidor.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Michelle was born on October 10, 1966, in Beaumont, Texas,...
Janelle Boyd
Jun 12, 2025
Janelle Boyd, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bridge City.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be her nephew, Donald Stevens, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright
Jun 12, 2025
Sherri Ann Hebert Wright, 62, of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Lafayette.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 6, 1963, she was the daughter...
Arnold "Lee" Lilley, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Arnold “Lee” Lilley, Jr., 63, of Call, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Galveston.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Magnolia Park (117 S. Margaret Ave. Kirbyville, TX 75956). The service will be at the outdoor pavilion, rain or shine. Dress is casual, a meal will be...
Jerry Lee Vincent
Jun 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Vincent, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2025, at home.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orangefield, Texas, on January 31, 1939, he was the son of Atlas “Coon” Vincent and Estelle (Moore) Granger. Jerry was known for his strong personality; he...
Clint Blackwell
Jun 9, 2025
Clint Blackwell, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home in Webster, Texas, on June 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Sallie Christine Turner
Jun 6, 2025
Sallie Christine Turner, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Calder Woods in Beaumont.
Born in Nahunta, Georgia, on March 3, 1943, she was the daughter of Walter Charlie Screws and Bertha (Glisson) Screws. Christine was a kind and loving wife to her husband, and a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She was married...
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Jun 6, 2025
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Born on January 18, 1956, in Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness.
Dave was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was employed at Dupont Sabine River Works/ Invista for 35 years as a process operator. During his employment his expertise in writing procedure manuals took him...
John E. Phelps
Jun 4, 2025
Dr. John E. Phelps, 83, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2025, after a brief but fierce illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rebecca; his son and daughter-in-law, John and Stephanie; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Christopher Robinson and his two grandchildren, Misha and Zachary. He is also survived by three sisters, two sisters-in-law,...
James Wesley Crump
Jun 2, 2025
James Wesley Crump, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ken Rutherford. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025,...
Allene W. Hopkins
Jun 2, 2025
In loving memory of Allene W. Hopkins
May 28, 1928 – June 2, 2025 Allene W. Hopkins gained her angel wings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years young. This beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed woman was the true meaning of a “Matriarch” for her family. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, selfless, amazing Mom, mother-in-love...
Michael Lewis Sulsar
Jun 1, 2025
Michael Lewis Sulsar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church located at 3600 Nightingale St.in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Macarthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange.
Born...
Betty Stimac
May 31, 2025
Betty Stimac gained her angel wings on May 31 surrendered by her family. Betty was 84 years young. She was born on October 9, 1940.
She is the daughter of JD Cooper, Sr and Kathleen Perry.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; by her son, Johnny Stimac Jr.; her brother, Jack Denny Cooper, Jr.; and her sisters, Cynthia Burks and...
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Conroy
May 31, 2025
Charles Wayne “Chuck” Conroy, 75, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Orange surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...



