Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Brenda Gail Fisher
May 11, 2025
Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 2:00...
Esther Sifuentes Castro
May 9, 2025
Esther Sifuentes Castro
February 6, 1920 – May 9, 2025
Esther Sifuentes Castro, of Beaumont, 105 years loved, passed on May 9, 2025,
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St....
Judith Ann "Judy" Morris
May 9, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Billy Raye Russell
May 8, 2025
Billy Raye Russell
The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.
Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...
Norma Rae Free
May 5, 2025
Norma Rae Free
Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...
Charles Elliott Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...
Bruce Wayne Mayfield
May 4, 2025
Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...
Larry Michael Webb
May 4, 2025
Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Wynn Reese
May 3, 2025
Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Leah Rea Johansson
Apr 30, 2025
Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...
Victor John Viator
Apr 28, 2025
Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...
John Henry Patronella
Apr 26, 2025
John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Betty L. Wingate
Apr 25, 2025
Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.
Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...
Harold Henry Clark
Apr 25, 2025
Harold (Chicken Milk) Henry Clark, 85, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Fields,...
Barbara Lee Klein
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...
Lillie Lorraine Gordey
Apr 23, 2025
Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away April 21st, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on December 10th, 1923 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, Winfred lived a full life marked by dedication to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Winfred’s childhood and youth was spent in DeQuincy, the youngest of a large family. He shared...
Eugene Lee Coulter
Apr 20, 2025
Eugene Lee Coulter
Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...
Laurie Barnes Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...
Brenda Gail Fisher
May 11, 2025
Brenda Gail Fisher, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Wyatt Weir. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 2:00...
Esther Sifuentes Castro
May 9, 2025
Esther Sifuentes Castro
February 6, 1920 – May 9, 2025
Esther Sifuentes Castro, of Beaumont, 105 years loved, passed on May 9, 2025,
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St....
Judith Ann "Judy" Morris
May 9, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” Morris, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Billy Raye Russell
May 8, 2025
Billy Raye Russell
The last son of Clarence and Ethel Russell was finally able to join his parents and his 12 siblings for a joyful family reunion in Heaven on May 8, 2025.
Bill and his twin sister Gloria (Sissy) Granger were born on February 6th, 1941, in Swartz, Louisiana. Sissy always joked over the years saying, “It’s the first time he...
Norma Rae Free
May 5, 2025
Norma Rae Free
Norma Rae Free, lovingly known as “Meme” by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born April 2, 1931, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Otho John and Iona Bell Jennings Middleton, she was raised in Marthaville, Louisiana, with a strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work values that shaped...
Charles Elliott Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Charles Elliott Atkinson, 84, of Bridge City, passed away on May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church at 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Holland. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in...
Bruce Wayne Mayfield
May 4, 2025
Bruce “Wayne” Mayfield, 80, of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 15,...
Larry Michael Webb
May 4, 2025
Larry Michael Webb, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025, at 3:12 p.m., surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 74 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,...
Wynn Reese
May 3, 2025
Wyndal Paul “Wynn” Reese, 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Allen. Following Wynn’s wishes, cremation will follow services under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be...
Leah Rea Johansson
Apr 30, 2025
Leah Rea Johansson, 74, a cherished educator, devoted mother, and beloved friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Livingston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at First...
Victor John Viator
Apr 28, 2025
Victor John Viator, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother, of Cowboy Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...
John Henry Patronella
Apr 26, 2025
John Henry Patronella, 87, of Buna, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a rosery to start at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will...
Betty L. Wingate
Apr 25, 2025
Betty L. Wingate, of West Orange, Texas, passed this life Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Haven Assisted Living in Lumberton, Texas.
Betty was born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, to Norman and Eunice Barber and later acquired stepfather, R. D. LaBove. Betty married her love and to be lifelong companion Samuel E. Wingate on August 6, 1944, while...
Harold Henry Clark
Apr 25, 2025
Harold (Chicken Milk) Henry Clark, 85, of Silsbee, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Born in Fields,...
Barbara Lee Klein
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Lee Klein, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Orange.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Forest Park East in League City.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. TO 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in League City, Texas, on October 16, 1945, she was the daughter...
Lillie Lorraine Gordey
Apr 23, 2025
Lillie Lorraine Gordey, 70, of Bridge City Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1954, in Orange, Texas, Lillie was the daughter of Walter D. Hoffpauir and Sarah (Ousley) Hoffpauir. She spent many dedicated years working as a clerk in the insurance industry. Beyond her professional life, Lillie’s heart found its true calling in...
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman
Ruby Iva Lue Weaver Freeman, 82, of Little Cypress, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Freeman was born January 24th, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to Hubert and Ruby Lee (Davis) Weaver. Ruby devoted her life to being a Wife, Mother, and Mawmaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Lloyd Freeman; daughter,...
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Winfred Ray "Smitty" Smith, a beloved member of the Beaumont community, passed away April 21st, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on December 10th, 1923 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, Winfred lived a full life marked by dedication to his family and loyalty to his friends.
Winfred’s childhood and youth was spent in DeQuincy, the youngest of a large family. He shared...
Eugene Lee Coulter
Apr 20, 2025
Eugene Lee Coulter
Eugene Lee Coulter, 84, of Orangefield, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Orangefield.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at McLewis Church of Christ in Orange. Officiating will be Todd Shores. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with military honors at...
Laurie Barnes Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Laurie departed this life April 18, 2025 at her residence, Bridge City, TX after a lengthy illness. She was born in a 17 room mansion in Hendersonville, NC, August 7, 1933. The family relocated to Charlotte and she attended Dilworth Elementary and graduated from Central High School. She had a long career in data processing and worked for IBM, JP...
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