Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Kermit Richard
Jan 27, 2026
Kermit Richard, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 1940, at Bonne Vie Hospice in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at St, Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Palous. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m.,...
Rosa Gonzalez Garza
Jan 24, 2026
Rosa Gonzalez Garza, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Memorial Hermann in Katy, Texas.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on July 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Celso Gonzalez and Eloisa Gonzalez. Rosa was cherished by her family, whom she cared for with...
Tammy Renee Henley
Jan 23, 2026
Tammy Renee Henley, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...
Thelma Lee Laughlin
Jan 22, 2026
Thelma Lee Laughlin, a beloved member of the community and a cherished matriarch, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 93 in Orange, Texas. Born on July 13, 1932, in Newark, Arkansas, Thelma lived a life filled with love, care, and a strong commitment to her family and community.
Thelma dedicated a significant portion of her life to...
Samuel Lee Henry, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Samuel Lee Henry, Jr., 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 2, 1955, he was the son of Samuel Lee Henry, Sr. and Agnes LaPoint Henry. Samuel, known affectionately as "Grandpa Sam" by his grandchildren, was a man of many interests...
Ralph Harold Ewing
Jan 19, 2026
Ralph Harold Ewing, 98, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Joe Hudson.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Perry, Oklahoma,...
Iva Carole Davis
Jan 19, 2026
Iva Carole Davis, 64, of Orange, Texas went home to be with the Lord on 01/19/2026 and joyfully reunited with her parents in Heaven.
Carole was born in Orange, Texas on September 6, 1961, to Bubba and Iva Nell Davis. As a child Carole was a member of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls Bridge City Assembly #331. Carole was...
Richard Lee Malone
Jan 17, 2026
Richard “Ricky” Lee Malone, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Vidor, Texas.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on December 19, 1970, he was the son of Keith Malone and Sheila Meeks. Richard's world revolved around his daughters, who were his everything. He shared countless cherished moments coaching them in softball, starting as early as preschool. Together, they...
Judy Carol Still
Jan 15, 2026
Judy Carol Still, 81, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on December 3, 1944, she was the daughter of Mavis Forrest and Callie Marie (Foreman) Forrest. Judy was full of life and brought energy to every gathering, as she loved others telling stories and reminiscing. Family was everything to her, and she embraced life...
Jimmy Granger, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Jimmy Granger, Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ross Hilton. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Claybar...
Keith Allen Smith
Jan 11, 2026
Keith Allen Smith, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Wyatt Weir. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral...
Tiajuana Irene Smith
Jan 11, 2026
Tiajuana Irene Barnes, born December 22, 1930, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in her home in Mauriceville, Texas, surrounded by her husband and family.
Tiajuana was united in marriage to Johnnie Ray Smith on June 25, 1949. Their marriage of 76 years was a testament to enduring love, commitment, and family. She was deeply devoted to family and the...
Roland Allen Guillot
Jan 10, 2026
Roland Allen Guillot was born on December 24, 1942, in Orange, Texas and he passed away on January 10, 2026. He lived most of his life in Orange, Texas, except for time in the States of Maryland and California.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with Reverend...
Arlene Small
Jan 10, 2026
Arlene Small, age 89, went home to be with her Lord on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1936, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the countryside of Elton, Pennsylvania, a place that shaped her lifelong love for flowers, nature, and the outdoors.
As a teenager, Arlene gave her life to Christ after attending a Billy Graham...
Denetta Dean Gravett
Jan 9, 2026
Denetta Dean Gravett, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Julian, Nebraska, on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of Doris Dean Curtis and Leola Mae Bertwell Curtis. Throughout her life, Denetta...
Nancy Kirkland Procell
Jan 9, 2026
Nancy Kirkland Procell, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Freddie Anderson. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Theresa Cassidy McCollough
Jan 5, 2026
Theresa Cassidy McCollough, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 05, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1946, Theresa was the beloved daughter of Tom and Theresa Cassidy. She grew up with a strong sense of family and faith, values that guided her throughout her life.
On October 27, 1967, she married the love of her life, Douglas McCollough. Together, they...
Laurie Lynn Boyett
Jan 2, 2026
Laurie Lynn Boyett, 70, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Beaumont.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 2, 1955, she was the daughter of Marvin Alton Crawford and Betty Louise Sherman. Throughout her life, she exemplified hard work and resilience. She was known for her love for cooking, particularly breakfast. Laurie brought warmth to many mornings, often...
Janice Marie Guidroz Mathews
Jan 2, 2026
Janice Marie Guidroz Mathews, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at home.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Tx. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial ceremony will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Tx.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Michael Patrick "Paw Paw" Flannigan
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Patrick “Paw Paw” Flannigan, 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at First Church of Orange in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
Kermit Richard
Jan 27, 2026
Kermit Richard, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 1940, at Bonne Vie Hospice in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at St, Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Palous. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m.,...
Rosa Gonzalez Garza
Jan 24, 2026
Rosa Gonzalez Garza, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Memorial Hermann in Katy, Texas.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on July 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Celso Gonzalez and Eloisa Gonzalez. Rosa was cherished by her family, whom she cared for with...
Tammy Renee Henley
Jan 23, 2026
Tammy Renee Henley, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,...
Thelma Lee Laughlin
Jan 22, 2026
Thelma Lee Laughlin, a beloved member of the community and a cherished matriarch, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 93 in Orange, Texas. Born on July 13, 1932, in Newark, Arkansas, Thelma lived a life filled with love, care, and a strong commitment to her family and community.
Thelma dedicated a significant portion of her life to...
Samuel Lee Henry, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Samuel Lee Henry, Jr., 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.
Born in Orange, Texas, on May 2, 1955, he was the son of Samuel Lee Henry, Sr. and Agnes LaPoint Henry. Samuel, known affectionately as "Grandpa Sam" by his grandchildren, was a man of many interests...
Ralph Harold Ewing
Jan 19, 2026
Ralph Harold Ewing, 98, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Joe Hudson.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Perry, Oklahoma,...
Iva Carole Davis
Jan 19, 2026
Iva Carole Davis, 64, of Orange, Texas went home to be with the Lord on 01/19/2026 and joyfully reunited with her parents in Heaven.
Carole was born in Orange, Texas on September 6, 1961, to Bubba and Iva Nell Davis. As a child Carole was a member of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls Bridge City Assembly #331. Carole was...
Richard Lee Malone
Jan 17, 2026
Richard “Ricky” Lee Malone, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Vidor, Texas.
Born in Galveston, Texas, on December 19, 1970, he was the son of Keith Malone and Sheila Meeks. Richard's world revolved around his daughters, who were his everything. He shared countless cherished moments coaching them in softball, starting as early as preschool. Together, they...
Judy Carol Still
Jan 15, 2026
Judy Carol Still, 81, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on December 3, 1944, she was the daughter of Mavis Forrest and Callie Marie (Foreman) Forrest. Judy was full of life and brought energy to every gathering, as she loved others telling stories and reminiscing. Family was everything to her, and she embraced life...
Jimmy Granger, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Jimmy Granger, Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ross Hilton. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Claybar...
Keith Allen Smith
Jan 11, 2026
Keith Allen Smith, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Wyatt Weir. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral...
Tiajuana Irene Smith
Jan 11, 2026
Tiajuana Irene Barnes, born December 22, 1930, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in her home in Mauriceville, Texas, surrounded by her husband and family.
Tiajuana was united in marriage to Johnnie Ray Smith on June 25, 1949. Their marriage of 76 years was a testament to enduring love, commitment, and family. She was deeply devoted to family and the...
Roland Allen Guillot
Jan 10, 2026
Roland Allen Guillot was born on December 24, 1942, in Orange, Texas and he passed away on January 10, 2026. He lived most of his life in Orange, Texas, except for time in the States of Maryland and California.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Orange with Reverend...
Arlene Small
Jan 10, 2026
Arlene Small, age 89, went home to be with her Lord on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1936, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the countryside of Elton, Pennsylvania, a place that shaped her lifelong love for flowers, nature, and the outdoors.
As a teenager, Arlene gave her life to Christ after attending a Billy Graham...
Denetta Dean Gravett
Jan 9, 2026
Denetta Dean Gravett, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Beaumont.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Julian, Nebraska, on June 2, 1940, she was the daughter of Doris Dean Curtis and Leola Mae Bertwell Curtis. Throughout her life, Denetta...
Nancy Kirkland Procell
Jan 9, 2026
Nancy Kirkland Procell, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Freddie Anderson. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Theresa Cassidy McCollough
Jan 5, 2026
Theresa Cassidy McCollough, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 05, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1946, Theresa was the beloved daughter of Tom and Theresa Cassidy. She grew up with a strong sense of family and faith, values that guided her throughout her life.
On October 27, 1967, she married the love of her life, Douglas McCollough. Together, they...
Laurie Lynn Boyett
Jan 2, 2026
Laurie Lynn Boyett, 70, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Beaumont.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 2, 1955, she was the daughter of Marvin Alton Crawford and Betty Louise Sherman. Throughout her life, she exemplified hard work and resilience. She was known for her love for cooking, particularly breakfast. Laurie brought warmth to many mornings, often...
Janice Marie Guidroz Mathews
Jan 2, 2026
Janice Marie Guidroz Mathews, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at home.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Tx. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial ceremony will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Tx.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Michael Patrick "Paw Paw" Flannigan
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Patrick “Paw Paw” Flannigan, 72, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at First Church of Orange in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service...
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