Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Shirley May Young
Jan 18, 2021
Shirley May Young, 85, of Shalimar, Florida, and longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2021, at her home in Shalimar. Born in Charlotte, Michigan, on June 16, 1935, she was the daughter of George and Barbara Thayer. Shirley paved the way for women in the United States Air Force from October...
Grace Borchers Smith
Jan 17, 2021
“Amazing Grace” Grace Borchers Smith age 92 of Orange Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday Jan. 17th at her son David's home in Houma La. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Jan 23rd at the First Church of the Nazarene in Orange with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M. and services starting at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Brad...
Billie Jean Whitaker Colburn
Jan 17, 2021
Billie Jean Whitaker Colburn, 93, of Orange, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by family on January 17, 2021. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Public viewing of the service will be available Monday, January 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. online through Claybar Funeral Home’s...
Mildred "Sissy" Mallett Hebert
Jan 14, 2021
Mildred “Sissy” Mallett Hebert, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 14, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...
Skye Nicole Frederick
Jan 14, 2021
Skye Nicole Frederick, 37, of Orange, passed away on January 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Ruth Burch. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Louise Rae Wood
Jan 13, 2021
Louise Rae Wood, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on March 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Leo Ladner and Winnie (Prather) Ladner. Louise was a longtime member of 2nd Baptist Church in Bridge City where she faithfully served her Lord. She was a master gardener and loved to tend...
Theresa Lavergne Richard
Jan 13, 2021
Theresa Lavergne Richard Theresa Lavergne Richard, 85, of Bridge City, passed away on January 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio and Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
Linda Kay Crump
Jan 13, 2021
Linda Kay Crump, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Loyd Thurman. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at...
Linda Lou Yokum
Jan 13, 2021
Linda Lou Yokum, 70, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021. A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 4, 1950, she was the daughter of R.A. McGuire and Bernice (Hardin) McGuire. Linda graduated from Bridge City high school in...
Weldon Robert Townsend
Jan 13, 2021
Weldon Robert Townsend, 90, of Orange, passed away on January 13th, 2021, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 17th, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Barry Bradley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas. The service will be...
Hollis Hill Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Hollis Boyd Hill, Jr. of Orangefield died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Hollis was born July 9, 1976 in Orange, Texas to Cathy Gearen Hill and Hollis Boyd Hill, Sr. Hollis is survived by his parents, his longtime partner and soulmate – April Hayes, his daughters Madelyn and Amelia Hill, his stepson Dylan Tully, his sister Amanda Feezell and husband...
Jimmy Roy Granger
Jan 12, 2021
Jimmy Roy Granger, 65, of Orangefield, passed away on January 12, 2021, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be held at Granger Cemetery on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 17, 1955, he was the son of Horace David Granger and Sylvania Mary (Dequeant) Granger. He graduated from Bridge City high school....
Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley
Jan 12, 2021
Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Visitation will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in...
Cheryl Anne Barfield
Jan 11, 2021
Cheryl Anne Barfield, 60, of Orangefield, passed away on January 11, 2021, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, with a Cursillo...
Lisa Lynn Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Lisa Lynn Smith, 55, of Vidor, passed away on January 11, 2021, in Orange. Born in Galveston, Texas, on September 16, 1965, she was the daughter of Jack Welder Campbell and Helen Faye (Willis) Campbell. Lisa spent her life taking care of the loves of her life, her two boys. She was a wonderful and nurturing mother and lived her...
Kate Block
Jan 11, 2021
Kate Block, 71, of Vidor, passed away on January 11, 2021. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on May 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Columbus Williams and Philomene (Delory) Williams. Kate loved to travel and work in her yard. She had a...
Paul Alcide Broussard
Jan 11, 2021
Paul Alcide Broussard, 80, of Orange, passed away January 11, 2021, at his home. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 19, 1940, he was the son of Bruce Broussard and Savalla (Nettles) Broussard Prejean. Paul proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for many years. He worked as a mechanic for Dupont Sabine River Works and retired in...
Mary Elizabeth Rush Mazoch
Jan 9, 2021
On January 9, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Rush Mazoch gained her angel wings at the young age of 78. Funeral Services to honor Mary’s Life will be held January 13, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at...
Gary Wayne Kibodeaux
Jan 9, 2021
Gary Wayne Kibodeaux, 63, of Orange, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Orange. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am., Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orange with a rosary held at 10:45 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1957, he was the son of Sidney Lee Kibodeaux and JoAnn (Ousley)...
Debora Lynn Perry
Jan 8, 2021
Debora Lynn Perry, 62, of Orange, passed away on January 8, 2021, in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Florida, on November 20, 1958, she was the daughter of Earl Vidrine and Billie (Heyse) Meade. Debora worked in insurance for many years. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxillary where she enjoyed volunteering and playing bingo with the fellow...
Shirley May Young
Jan 18, 2021
Shirley May Young, 85, of Shalimar, Florida, and longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 18, 2021, at her home in Shalimar. Born in Charlotte, Michigan, on June 16, 1935, she was the daughter of George and Barbara Thayer. Shirley paved the way for women in the United States Air Force from October...
Grace Borchers Smith
Jan 17, 2021
“Amazing Grace” Grace Borchers Smith age 92 of Orange Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday Jan. 17th at her son David's home in Houma La. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Jan 23rd at the First Church of the Nazarene in Orange with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M. and services starting at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Brad...
Billie Jean Whitaker Colburn
Jan 17, 2021
Billie Jean Whitaker Colburn, 93, of Orange, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by family on January 17, 2021. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Public viewing of the service will be available Monday, January 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. online through Claybar Funeral Home’s...
Mildred "Sissy" Mallett Hebert
Jan 14, 2021
Mildred “Sissy” Mallett Hebert, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 14, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the...
Skye Nicole Frederick
Jan 14, 2021
Skye Nicole Frederick, 37, of Orange, passed away on January 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Ruth Burch. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Louise Rae Wood
Jan 13, 2021
Louise Rae Wood, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on March 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Leo Ladner and Winnie (Prather) Ladner. Louise was a longtime member of 2nd Baptist Church in Bridge City where she faithfully served her Lord. She was a master gardener and loved to tend...
Theresa Lavergne Richard
Jan 13, 2021
Theresa Lavergne Richard Theresa Lavergne Richard, 85, of Bridge City, passed away on January 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio and Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...
Linda Kay Crump
Jan 13, 2021
Linda Kay Crump, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Loyd Thurman. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at...
Linda Lou Yokum
Jan 13, 2021
Linda Lou Yokum, 70, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2021. A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 4, 1950, she was the daughter of R.A. McGuire and Bernice (Hardin) McGuire. Linda graduated from Bridge City high school in...
Weldon Robert Townsend
Jan 13, 2021
Weldon Robert Townsend, 90, of Orange, passed away on January 13th, 2021, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, January 17th, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Barry Bradley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas. The service will be...
Hollis Hill Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Hollis Boyd Hill, Jr. of Orangefield died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Hollis was born July 9, 1976 in Orange, Texas to Cathy Gearen Hill and Hollis Boyd Hill, Sr. Hollis is survived by his parents, his longtime partner and soulmate – April Hayes, his daughters Madelyn and Amelia Hill, his stepson Dylan Tully, his sister Amanda Feezell and husband...
Jimmy Roy Granger
Jan 12, 2021
Jimmy Roy Granger, 65, of Orangefield, passed away on January 12, 2021, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be held at Granger Cemetery on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 17, 1955, he was the son of Horace David Granger and Sylvania Mary (Dequeant) Granger. He graduated from Bridge City high school....
Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley
Jan 12, 2021
Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Visitation will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in...
Cheryl Anne Barfield
Jan 11, 2021
Cheryl Anne Barfield, 60, of Orangefield, passed away on January 11, 2021, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, with a Cursillo...
Lisa Lynn Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Lisa Lynn Smith, 55, of Vidor, passed away on January 11, 2021, in Orange. Born in Galveston, Texas, on September 16, 1965, she was the daughter of Jack Welder Campbell and Helen Faye (Willis) Campbell. Lisa spent her life taking care of the loves of her life, her two boys. She was a wonderful and nurturing mother and lived her...
Kate Block
Jan 11, 2021
Kate Block, 71, of Vidor, passed away on January 11, 2021. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on May 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Columbus Williams and Philomene (Delory) Williams. Kate loved to travel and work in her yard. She had a...
Paul Alcide Broussard
Jan 11, 2021
Paul Alcide Broussard, 80, of Orange, passed away January 11, 2021, at his home. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 19, 1940, he was the son of Bruce Broussard and Savalla (Nettles) Broussard Prejean. Paul proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for many years. He worked as a mechanic for Dupont Sabine River Works and retired in...
Mary Elizabeth Rush Mazoch
Jan 9, 2021
On January 9, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Rush Mazoch gained her angel wings at the young age of 78. Funeral Services to honor Mary’s Life will be held January 13, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00. Officiating will be Pastor Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at...
Gary Wayne Kibodeaux
Jan 9, 2021
Gary Wayne Kibodeaux, 63, of Orange, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Orange. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am., Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orange with a rosary held at 10:45 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1957, he was the son of Sidney Lee Kibodeaux and JoAnn (Ousley)...
Debora Lynn Perry
Jan 8, 2021
Debora Lynn Perry, 62, of Orange, passed away on January 8, 2021, in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Florida, on November 20, 1958, she was the daughter of Earl Vidrine and Billie (Heyse) Meade. Debora worked in insurance for many years. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxillary where she enjoyed volunteering and playing bingo with the fellow...