Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Doug Sartin
Apr 9, 2025
Doug Sartin
Doug Sartin, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2025, at home.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1969, he was the son of Dale Sartin and Darlene (Ochs) Sartin. Doug was known for...
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...
Robert Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...
John Richard Rochelle
Apr 17, 2025
ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.
He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...
Marco Antonio Carcamo
Apr 17, 2025
Marco Antonio Carcamo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 88 in Bridge City, Texas. Born on June 23, 1936, in La Ceiba, Honduras, Marco dedicated over 37 years of his life to a fulfilling career as a Merchant Marine, a testament to his hard work and commitment.
He was a...
Doug Sartin
Apr 9, 2025
Doug Sartin
Doug Sartin, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2025, at home.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1969, he was the son of Dale Sartin and Darlene (Ochs) Sartin. Doug was known for...
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...
Robert Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Lee, 88, of Vidor, Tx passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
Robert was born in Mobile, Al, on February 26, 1937, to William T. Lee and Ninnie Waltman Lee. Robert was a retired harbor tugboat captain for Moran Towing of Port Arthur, Tx. If you knew Robert, you knew...
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Edward Lee Henry, Jr.
Edward Lee Henry, Jr., 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Ninth & Elm Church of Christ in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 26, 1935, he was the son of Edward Lee “Duke” Henry, Sr. and...
John Richard Rochelle
Apr 17, 2025
ohn R. Rochelle, 84, of Houma, passed away on April 17, 2025.
He was born to John W. Rochelle and Margie Tunnell Rochelle in Denton, TX on January 7, 1941. John grew up in Orange, TX, where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1959. After graduation he attended his first year of college at North Texas University (NTU) and...
Marco Antonio Carcamo
Apr 17, 2025
Marco Antonio Carcamo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 88 in Bridge City, Texas. Born on June 23, 1936, in La Ceiba, Honduras, Marco dedicated over 37 years of his life to a fulfilling career as a Merchant Marine, a testament to his hard work and commitment.
He was a...
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