Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Doug Sartin

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...

Victor John Viator

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Lee

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.

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

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

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...

George William Trigg

George William Trigg

Apr 14, 2025

George William Trigg

George William Trigg, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00...

Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.

Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

Robie Jed Robbins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 23, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, he was the cherished son of Kenneth Burnet Robbins and Donnie Ware.

Robie leaves behind his devoted wife, Sheila Faye Bush, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage....

Pat Walton

Pat Walton

Apr 12, 2025

Pat Walton

Pat Walton, 86, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Saunders Senior Living.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Beaux Hinote, Dr. Wes Hinote, and Seth Dorsey. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will begin prior to the...

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Apr 11, 2025

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Stacy Leigh Richoux, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Beaumont.

Family and Friends can pay their respects at Claybar Funeral Home between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21st, 2025 with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1972, she...

Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson

Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson

Apr 10, 2025



Ermelinda “GG” Ostonal Jackson, long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, left us to rest on April 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life gathering is being held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church-Bridge City, 200 W Round Bunch Road, Bridge City. Visitation begins at 10:00 am with a service to follow at 11:00 am.

Linda was preceded in death...

Ronald James Dixon

Ronald James Dixon

Apr 10, 2025

Ronald James Dixon, age 74, of the McLewis community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025.

Services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Doug Sartin

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...

Victor John Viator

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Lee

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.

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

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

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...

George William Trigg

George William Trigg

Apr 14, 2025

George William Trigg

George William Trigg, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 4:00...

Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.

Robie Jed Robbins, Sr.

Apr 14, 2025

Robie Jed Robbins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 23, 1960, in Port Arthur, Texas, he was the cherished son of Kenneth Burnet Robbins and Donnie Ware.

Robie leaves behind his devoted wife, Sheila Faye Bush, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage....

Pat Walton

Pat Walton

Apr 12, 2025

Pat Walton

Pat Walton, 86, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Saunders Senior Living.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Beaux Hinote, Dr. Wes Hinote, and Seth Dorsey. A private burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will begin prior to the...

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Apr 11, 2025

Stacy Leigh Richoux

Stacy Leigh Richoux, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Beaumont.

Family and Friends can pay their respects at Claybar Funeral Home between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21st, 2025 with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on October 24, 1972, she...

Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson

Ermelinda "Linda" Jackson

Apr 10, 2025



Ermelinda “GG” Ostonal Jackson, long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, left us to rest on April 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life gathering is being held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First Baptist Church-Bridge City, 200 W Round Bunch Road, Bridge City. Visitation begins at 10:00 am with a service to follow at 11:00 am.

Linda was preceded in death...

Ronald James Dixon

Ronald James Dixon

Apr 10, 2025

Ronald James Dixon, age 74, of the McLewis community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025.

Services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

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