Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Clifford Ray Balsamo
May 2, 2025
Clifford Ray Balsamo, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, at home.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 26, 1962, he was the son of Chris J. Balsamo, Sr. and Carolyn (Hammers). He was a beloved figure in the lives of many who knew him. Clifford had a warm heart and a strong sense of loyalty,...
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich
Apr 30, 2025
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich, 25, died on April 30, 2025, in Fort Cavazos, Texas, where he was a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army at Fort Cavazos. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 23, 1999. Jeremy was raised by his mother Karin and stepfather Douglas Klein. Jeremy grew up in Vidor, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Kittery,...
Donald Foy Freeman
May 21, 2025
Donald Foy Freeman, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Bickham.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Purcell, Oklahoma, on March 27,...
Clara Allyse "Lisa" Wolf
May 20, 2025
Clara Allyse “Lisa” Wolf, born on June 7, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to education, artistry, and community service, embodying a spirit of generosity and compassion throughout her years.
Lisa enjoyed a distinguished career as a teacher, spending over 25 years imparting knowledge in...
Mack Dwight Smith
May 20, 2025
Mack Dwight Smith, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Strother. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025,...
Sonya René LeBlanc
May 19, 2025
Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Lonnie Lester Givens
May 17, 2025
Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.
Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...
Henry England Cole
May 16, 2025
Henry England Cole, 90 years old, died peacefully in his home, Friday, May 16, 2025. Born August 14, 1934 in Longview, Texas to John Francis Cole and Mildred Dorothy Winkelmann, Henry spent most of his early years traveling with his younger brothers John and Dick to places that would always be special in their hearts: Brenham, to visit their grandmother...
Susan Lynn Cannon
May 15, 2025
Susan Lynn Cannon, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Orange.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 7, 1962, she was the daughter of William “ Billy” Cannon and Nancy Corder Breaux. Throughout her life, Susan dedicated herself to...
Laura Belle Dupuis
May 14, 2025
Laura Belle Dupuis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Laura was born on December 18, 1936, in Eunice, Louisiana. Laura lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering faith that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Laura was a devoted wife...
Richard Lee LeBlanc
May 14, 2025
Richard Lee LeBlanc, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at St Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m....
Tony Dallas
May 14, 2025
Tony was born January 31, 1966, and died on May 14, 2025. Born to the late Bennie Owens and later adopted by John Dallas, he lived the majority of his life in Orange, Texas.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025 at West Orange-Cove CISD Event Center in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley.
Visitation will begin...
Delbert Ray Taylor
May 14, 2025
Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.
A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore
May 13, 2025
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.
Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus
May 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.
Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.
Beth Braus was born...
Erena Rose Peveto
May 12, 2025
Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...
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...
Lily James Thibodeaux
May 9, 2025
Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.
God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...
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...
Clifford Ray Balsamo
May 2, 2025
Clifford Ray Balsamo, 62, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025, at home.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 26, 1962, he was the son of Chris J. Balsamo, Sr. and Carolyn (Hammers). He was a beloved figure in the lives of many who knew him. Clifford had a warm heart and a strong sense of loyalty,...
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich
Apr 30, 2025
Corporal Jeremy Michael Pavlich, 25, died on April 30, 2025, in Fort Cavazos, Texas, where he was a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army at Fort Cavazos. He was born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 23, 1999. Jeremy was raised by his mother Karin and stepfather Douglas Klein. Jeremy grew up in Vidor, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Kittery,...
Donald Foy Freeman
May 21, 2025
Donald Foy Freeman, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Bickham.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., May 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Purcell, Oklahoma, on March 27,...
Clara Allyse "Lisa" Wolf
May 20, 2025
Clara Allyse “Lisa” Wolf, born on June 7, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to education, artistry, and community service, embodying a spirit of generosity and compassion throughout her years.
Lisa enjoyed a distinguished career as a teacher, spending over 25 years imparting knowledge in...
Mack Dwight Smith
May 20, 2025
Mack Dwight Smith, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Strother. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025,...
Sonya René LeBlanc
May 19, 2025
Sonya René LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Brooks. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Lonnie Lester Givens
May 17, 2025
Lonnie Lester Givens, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Beaumont.
The family will be holding a celebration of life to honor Lonnie at a later date.
Born in Yellow Pine, Alabama, on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Sweety Givens and Louella Smith Givens. For 17 years, Lonnie was the proud owner of the Capistrano...
Henry England Cole
May 16, 2025
Henry England Cole, 90 years old, died peacefully in his home, Friday, May 16, 2025. Born August 14, 1934 in Longview, Texas to John Francis Cole and Mildred Dorothy Winkelmann, Henry spent most of his early years traveling with his younger brothers John and Dick to places that would always be special in their hearts: Brenham, to visit their grandmother...
Susan Lynn Cannon
May 15, 2025
Susan Lynn Cannon, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Orange.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 7, 1962, she was the daughter of William “ Billy” Cannon and Nancy Corder Breaux. Throughout her life, Susan dedicated herself to...
Laura Belle Dupuis
May 14, 2025
Laura Belle Dupuis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Beaumont, Texas. Laura was born on December 18, 1936, in Eunice, Louisiana. Laura lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering faith that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Laura was a devoted wife...
Richard Lee LeBlanc
May 14, 2025
Richard Lee LeBlanc, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at his home in Bridge City.
A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at St Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m....
Tony Dallas
May 14, 2025
Tony was born January 31, 1966, and died on May 14, 2025. Born to the late Bennie Owens and later adopted by John Dallas, he lived the majority of his life in Orange, Texas.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025 at West Orange-Cove CISD Event Center in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley.
Visitation will begin...
Delbert Ray Taylor
May 14, 2025
Delbert Ray Taylor, born on September 21, 1938, in Hillister, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86 in Orange, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Delbert made a significant impact on both his family and community, exemplifying dedication, humor, and resolve in all his endeavors.
A master carpenter by trade, Delbert travelled across the...
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore
May 13, 2025
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured.
Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Braus
May 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025.
Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating.
Beth Braus was born...
Erena Rose Peveto
May 12, 2025
Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the...
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...
Lily James Thibodeaux
May 9, 2025
Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts.
God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In...
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...
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