Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Griffin H. Warren
May 19, 2021
Griffin H. Warren of Beaumont, Texas February 28, 1933 - May 19, 2021 A homegoing celebration for Griffin H. Warren, 88, of Beaumont, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Rev. Cky Carrigan and Rev. Adam Carrigan officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle City Cemetery. An additional...
James "Jim" Ferguson
May 18, 2021
James Ferguson James “Jim” Ferguson, 74, of Beaumont, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 18, after battling a long illness. Jim was born in Brady, Texas, May 30, 1946 to Emmy and Marion Ferguson. A graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, he received his BS degree from Lamar University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In that organization...
Steven Michael McGill
May 18, 2021
Steven Michael McGill, Jr., 43, of Orange, passed away on May 18, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Scott Hawk of Praise Church in Beaumont. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at...
Betty Lou Perry
May 17, 2021
Betty Lou Perry, 90, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, with burial to follow at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will begin prior to the graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at Winfree Cemetery. Born in Brewer Community, Orange, Texas, on...
Ralph Thon
May 16, 2021
Ralph Christian Thon, 78, of Bridge City, passed away on May 16, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a celebration of life and service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Born in...
Thelma A. Matthews
May 16, 2021
Thelma A. Matthews, 99, went home to be with the Lord, May 16, 2021. Services will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX, 504 N. 5th St. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Thelma Allie Weatherford was born in Palestine, TX to...
Jordan William Stevenson
May 15, 2021
Beloved husband and father, Jordan Stevenson, 38, passed away on May 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Jordan was raised in Orange, Texas and was overjoyed to finally live in his hometown again. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday May 17, at Claybar Funeral...
Cornelia Tindall Holder
May 15, 2021
Amanda Cornelia Holder was born October 20, 1924 in Desoto Parish, Louisiana, and left this world on May 15, 2021. She lived in Logansport, Louisiana and went to school there. In her early years, she helped her family, who were share croppers. She picked, chopped, and hoed cotton. She told stories of her family starting her with a pillow case...
Janice Lee Landry
May 15, 2021
Janice Lee Landry, 59, of Bridge City, passed away on May 15, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Samuel Sharp. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Elaine Fuselier Marceaux
May 15, 2021
Elaine Fuselier Marceaux, 68, of Orange, TX, passed away on May 15, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Carlton Jackson and Reverend Michael Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be...
Joyce Edna Sanders Lumpkin
May 13, 2021
Joyce Edna Sanders Lumpkin, 90, of Orange, Texas. Joyce went to her Forever Heavenly Home on May 13, 2021 after a brief illness. A visitation for Joyce will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial following at Forest Lawn Cemetery Joyce is survived...
Walter John Webb
May 13, 2021
Walter John Webb, 95, of Vidor, Texas passed away surrounded with love and prayer on May 13, 2021. He was the husband of the late Jeanette Coon Webb for 65 years. Mr. Webb, known as “John”, was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on March 21, 1926the son of John W. Webb and Emma Cates. He grew up there until...
Clara LeBleu Murphy
May 13, 2021
Clara LeBleu Murphy, 82, of Orange, passed away on May 13, 2021, in Port Arthur. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 27, 1939, she was the daughter of Edgar LeBleu and Willie May LeBleu. Clara was a lifelong member of the Orange Boat Club where she regularly...
Carolyn Joyce Parker
May 11, 2021
Carolyn Parker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021, at 5:00 a.m. in her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Kevin Brown....
Patricia Carolyn Esterman
May 10, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Albers Esterman died peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born July 7, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank and Blanche Albers. Pat’s husband of 65 years, Harry Esterman, passed away in 2016. They will be missed by children Sue (Mike) Thaler, Sally (Paul) Lukez, Joyce (Wes) Culbertson, Bob Esterman, and Greg (Michelle) Esterman, as well as...
Anna Patricia (Wistner) Quarles
May 7, 2021
Anna Patricia (Wistner) Quarles, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on 5/7/2021 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Meyer. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Marvin Edward Strickland
May 6, 2021
Marvin Edward Strickland, 77, of Buna, passed away on May 6, at his home, surrounded by family and pastor, Paul Boughan. The family will be having a private graveside service. Born on September 8, 1943, he was the son of I.T. Strickland and Louise (Edwards) Strickland, from Hemphill, Texas. Marvin was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Buna...
Athanase Benoit, Jr.
May 6, 2021
Athanase Benoit, Jr., 91, of Bridge City, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May16, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Bridge City. Born in Gueydan, Louisiana on...
Darrell Lynn Pierce
May 4, 2021
Darrell Lynn Pierce, 59, of Bridge City, passed away on May 4, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Second Baptist Church in...
Ronald Lenn Leonard
May 4, 2021
Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on December 10, 1946, he was the son of Lovelace and Anita (Lemaire) Leonard. Funeral services for Lenn will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Griffin H. Warren
May 19, 2021
Griffin H. Warren of Beaumont, Texas February 28, 1933 - May 19, 2021 A homegoing celebration for Griffin H. Warren, 88, of Beaumont, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Rev. Cky Carrigan and Rev. Adam Carrigan officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle City Cemetery. An additional...
James "Jim" Ferguson
May 18, 2021
James Ferguson James “Jim” Ferguson, 74, of Beaumont, TX, passed away Wednesday, May 18, after battling a long illness. Jim was born in Brady, Texas, May 30, 1946 to Emmy and Marion Ferguson. A graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, he received his BS degree from Lamar University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In that organization...
Steven Michael McGill
May 18, 2021
Steven Michael McGill, Jr., 43, of Orange, passed away on May 18, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Scott Hawk of Praise Church in Beaumont. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at...
Betty Lou Perry
May 17, 2021
Betty Lou Perry, 90, of Orange, passed away on May 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, with burial to follow at Winfree Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Visitation will begin prior to the graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at Winfree Cemetery. Born in Brewer Community, Orange, Texas, on...
Ralph Thon
May 16, 2021
Ralph Christian Thon, 78, of Bridge City, passed away on May 16, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a celebration of life and service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Born in...
Thelma A. Matthews
May 16, 2021
Thelma A. Matthews, 99, went home to be with the Lord, May 16, 2021. Services will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX, 504 N. 5th St. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Thelma Allie Weatherford was born in Palestine, TX to...
Jordan William Stevenson
May 15, 2021
Beloved husband and father, Jordan Stevenson, 38, passed away on May 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Jordan was raised in Orange, Texas and was overjoyed to finally live in his hometown again. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday May 17, at Claybar Funeral...
Cornelia Tindall Holder
May 15, 2021
Amanda Cornelia Holder was born October 20, 1924 in Desoto Parish, Louisiana, and left this world on May 15, 2021. She lived in Logansport, Louisiana and went to school there. In her early years, she helped her family, who were share croppers. She picked, chopped, and hoed cotton. She told stories of her family starting her with a pillow case...
Janice Lee Landry
May 15, 2021
Janice Lee Landry, 59, of Bridge City, passed away on May 15, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Samuel Sharp. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Elaine Fuselier Marceaux
May 15, 2021
Elaine Fuselier Marceaux, 68, of Orange, TX, passed away on May 15, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Carlton Jackson and Reverend Michael Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be...
Joyce Edna Sanders Lumpkin
May 13, 2021
Joyce Edna Sanders Lumpkin, 90, of Orange, Texas. Joyce went to her Forever Heavenly Home on May 13, 2021 after a brief illness. A visitation for Joyce will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial following at Forest Lawn Cemetery Joyce is survived...
Walter John Webb
May 13, 2021
Walter John Webb, 95, of Vidor, Texas passed away surrounded with love and prayer on May 13, 2021. He was the husband of the late Jeanette Coon Webb for 65 years. Mr. Webb, known as “John”, was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on March 21, 1926the son of John W. Webb and Emma Cates. He grew up there until...
Clara LeBleu Murphy
May 13, 2021
Clara LeBleu Murphy, 82, of Orange, passed away on May 13, 2021, in Port Arthur. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 27, 1939, she was the daughter of Edgar LeBleu and Willie May LeBleu. Clara was a lifelong member of the Orange Boat Club where she regularly...
Carolyn Joyce Parker
May 11, 2021
Carolyn Parker, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021, at 5:00 a.m. in her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Kevin Brown....
Patricia Carolyn Esterman
May 10, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Albers Esterman died peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born July 7, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank and Blanche Albers. Pat’s husband of 65 years, Harry Esterman, passed away in 2016. They will be missed by children Sue (Mike) Thaler, Sally (Paul) Lukez, Joyce (Wes) Culbertson, Bob Esterman, and Greg (Michelle) Esterman, as well as...
Anna Patricia (Wistner) Quarles
May 7, 2021
Anna Patricia (Wistner) Quarles, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on 5/7/2021 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Meyer. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....
Marvin Edward Strickland
May 6, 2021
Marvin Edward Strickland, 77, of Buna, passed away on May 6, at his home, surrounded by family and pastor, Paul Boughan. The family will be having a private graveside service. Born on September 8, 1943, he was the son of I.T. Strickland and Louise (Edwards) Strickland, from Hemphill, Texas. Marvin was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Buna...
Athanase Benoit, Jr.
May 6, 2021
Athanase Benoit, Jr., 91, of Bridge City, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May16, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Bridge City. Born in Gueydan, Louisiana on...
Darrell Lynn Pierce
May 4, 2021
Darrell Lynn Pierce, 59, of Bridge City, passed away on May 4, 2021, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Second Baptist Church in...
Ronald Lenn Leonard
May 4, 2021
Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on December 10, 1946, he was the son of Lovelace and Anita (Lemaire) Leonard. Funeral services for Lenn will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....