Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Roger Phillip Holsomback
Oct 30, 2025
                                Roger Phillip Holsomback, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Norris Landry. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
                                
Linda Anderson Claybar
Oct 30, 2025
                                Linda Anderson Claybar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Orange with Pastor T.J. Gableman officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jack LaTour, Lucy LaTour, Jett Claybar,...
                                
Andrus Credeur, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
                                With hearts heavy yet comforted by faith, we announce the passing of Andrus “JR” Credeur, Jr., age 80, of Bridge City, Texas, on October 29, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his home on the bayou, surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by services at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5,...
                                
Lenora Sue Quinn
Oct 27, 2025
                                Lenora Sue Quinn, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November...
                                
Kristi Burr
Oct 27, 2025
                                Kristi Burr, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Memorial Hermann in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Fuller of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to...
                                
Katherine Iola Perry-Zirlott
Oct 26, 2025
                                Katherine Iola Perry-Zirlott, passed away on October 26, 2025, from this world to glory at home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00...
                                
Gwendolyn Marie Dyson
Oct 25, 2025
                                Gwendolyn Marie Dyson, 76, of Orange, passed away October 25, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10 am on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, July 13, 1949, Gwen was...
                                
Joseph "Joe" Bergeron
Oct 25, 2025
                                Joseph Earl (“Joe”) Bergeron passed away among family on October 25, 2025, at the age of 98. A native and lifelong resident of Orange.
When God decided to create a Cajun, Joe is the person He had in mind. Joe loved his Cajun and Zydeco music, a good bowl of gumbo, and crawfish. He never met a stranger and always had...
                                
Billy A. Singleton
Oct 24, 2025
                                Billy A. Singleton, 95, of Orange, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Orange.
Born in Jennings, Louisiana on November 5,1929, she was the daughter of John D. Atwell and Harriet Josephine Hardy Atwell. Throughout her life, Billy was an entrepreneurial spirit, owning several businesses that showcased her dedication and hard work. Her passion for entrepreneurship not only defined her career...
                                
Kenneth Odeal Craig
Oct 21, 2025
                                Kenneth Odeal Craig, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Orange, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Casey Estler of First Methodist Church of Port Neches, Texas. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest...
                                
Marlene Cenith Ballast
Oct 21, 2025
                                Marlene Ballast, 79, of Orange Texas passed away on October 21, 2025, at family’s home.
Born in Sulphur, Louisiana on September 27, 1946, she was the daughter of Ralph and Vera (Clement) McCord. Marlene retired from Invista as a Safety Coordinator.
Family was very important to her. She was very active in little league activities when her sons were young, volunteering and...
                                
Stephen "Horse" Starring
Oct 18, 2025
                                Stephen “Horse” Starring, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 30, 1961, he...
                                
Jim Lee Stewart
Oct 18, 2025
                                Jim Lee Stewart, 86, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2025, at Oakwood Manor, Vidor, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
                                
Rachel Ann Bilbo DuBois
Oct 18, 2025
                                Rachel Ann Bilbo DuBois passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with graveside services and burial at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2025. Officiating will be Pastor Phil Phifer...
                                
Florence Pelham
Oct 17, 2025
                                Maggie Florence Pelham, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025,...
                                
Betty J. Bell
Oct 17, 2025
                                Betty J. Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 17, 1931, she was the daughter of Arthur Phillips and Lucille Boutte Phillips. Betty lived a life defined by her immense generosity and an unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and faith. Known fondly as "Granny" and "Aunt Betty,"...
                                
Patsy Jane Owers
Oct 17, 2025
                                Patsy Jane Owers, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
                                
John Wayne Clark
Oct 15, 2025
                                John Wayne Clark, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2025, at home.
Born in Hoyt, Texas, on October 23, 1934, he was the son of John Welsey Clark and Dollie Bernice (Foster) Clark. John led a life marked by dedication to his community and a deep love for his family. John spent many years working in newspaper advertising...
                                
Bradford B Lanthier
Oct 13, 2025
                                Bradford B Lanthier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025,...
                                
Roger Phillip Holsomback
Oct 30, 2025
                                Roger Phillip Holsomback, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Norris Landry. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
                                
Linda Anderson Claybar
Oct 30, 2025
                                Linda Anderson Claybar, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Orange with Pastor T.J. Gableman officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jack LaTour, Lucy LaTour, Jett Claybar,...
                                
Andrus Credeur, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
                                With hearts heavy yet comforted by faith, we announce the passing of Andrus “JR” Credeur, Jr., age 80, of Bridge City, Texas, on October 29, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his home on the bayou, surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by services at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5,...
                                
Lenora Sue Quinn
Oct 27, 2025
                                Lenora Sue Quinn, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November...
                                
Kristi Burr
Oct 27, 2025
                                Kristi Burr, 46, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Memorial Hermann in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Fuller of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to...
                                
Katherine Iola Perry-Zirlott
Oct 26, 2025
                                Katherine Iola Perry-Zirlott, passed away on October 26, 2025, from this world to glory at home
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00...
                                
Gwendolyn Marie Dyson
Oct 25, 2025
                                Gwendolyn Marie Dyson, 76, of Orange, passed away October 25, 2025, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10 am on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, July 13, 1949, Gwen was...
                                
Joseph "Joe" Bergeron
Oct 25, 2025
                                Joseph Earl (“Joe”) Bergeron passed away among family on October 25, 2025, at the age of 98. A native and lifelong resident of Orange.
When God decided to create a Cajun, Joe is the person He had in mind. Joe loved his Cajun and Zydeco music, a good bowl of gumbo, and crawfish. He never met a stranger and always had...
                                
Billy A. Singleton
Oct 24, 2025
                                Billy A. Singleton, 95, of Orange, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Orange.
Born in Jennings, Louisiana on November 5,1929, she was the daughter of John D. Atwell and Harriet Josephine Hardy Atwell. Throughout her life, Billy was an entrepreneurial spirit, owning several businesses that showcased her dedication and hard work. Her passion for entrepreneurship not only defined her career...
                                
Kenneth Odeal Craig
Oct 21, 2025
                                Kenneth Odeal Craig, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Orange, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Casey Estler of First Methodist Church of Port Neches, Texas. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest...
                                
Marlene Cenith Ballast
Oct 21, 2025
                                Marlene Ballast, 79, of Orange Texas passed away on October 21, 2025, at family’s home.
Born in Sulphur, Louisiana on September 27, 1946, she was the daughter of Ralph and Vera (Clement) McCord. Marlene retired from Invista as a Safety Coordinator.
Family was very important to her. She was very active in little league activities when her sons were young, volunteering and...
                                
Stephen "Horse" Starring
Oct 18, 2025
                                Stephen “Horse” Starring, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 30, 1961, he...
                                
Jim Lee Stewart
Oct 18, 2025
                                Jim Lee Stewart, 86, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2025, at Oakwood Manor, Vidor, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
                                
Rachel Ann Bilbo DuBois
Oct 18, 2025
                                Rachel Ann Bilbo DuBois passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with graveside services and burial at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2025. Officiating will be Pastor Phil Phifer...
                                
Florence Pelham
Oct 17, 2025
                                Maggie Florence Pelham, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025,...
                                
Betty J. Bell
Oct 17, 2025
                                Betty J. Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 17, 1931, she was the daughter of Arthur Phillips and Lucille Boutte Phillips. Betty lived a life defined by her immense generosity and an unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and faith. Known fondly as "Granny" and "Aunt Betty,"...
                                
Patsy Jane Owers
Oct 17, 2025
                                Patsy Jane Owers, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral...
                                
John Wayne Clark
Oct 15, 2025
                                John Wayne Clark, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2025, at home.
Born in Hoyt, Texas, on October 23, 1934, he was the son of John Welsey Clark and Dollie Bernice (Foster) Clark. John led a life marked by dedication to his community and a deep love for his family. John spent many years working in newspaper advertising...
                                
Bradford B Lanthier
Oct 13, 2025
                                Bradford B Lanthier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Paul Zoch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025,...
                                



