Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Carol Ann Bishop
Jan 1, 2026
Carol Ann Bishop, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2026.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will take place on Thursday January 8, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange with Reverends David Milner and Jeff Bell officiating.
Carol was born on April 29, 1942, in Orange, Texas, to Arthur Carrol...
Robert Edward Lee
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Edward Lee, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lance LaLonde and Lauren LaLonde, Brother John Fortenberry, and Brother Michael Procell. Graveside service and burial will take place at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Ratcliff, Texas on Wednesday, January...
Reverend John Robert Sims
Dec 30, 2025
Reverend John Robert Sims, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Missionary Johnny Woodard. Burial will follow at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in Newton County.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January...
Christopher James Gordon
Dec 27, 2025
Christopher James Gordon, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2025.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 3, 1975, he was the son of Wayne Gordon, Sr. and Cora Ravey Gordon. Christopher's passion for life was evident in everything he did. He had a profound love for motorcycles, finding joy and freedom on the open road. But above all,...
William "Bill" Morris Van
Dec 27, 2025
William Morris “Bill” Van, 86, of Bridge City, died on December 27th, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Christus Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He passed surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and grandchildren.
Bill was born on November 19th, 1939 in Sulphur, Louisiana to Doris and Harold Van where he attended Sulphur High School, graduating in 1957. Shortly after high school, Bill joined...
Mary Jane Dixon
Dec 27, 2025
Mary Jane (Jean) Dixon, 91, of Orange, TX passed away on December 27, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Thomas Dixon. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December...
Gregory Clinton Sisco
Dec 25, 2025
Gregory Clinton “Greg” Sisco, 62, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025, in Houston.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Celebration of Life for Greg will be announced at a later date.
Born in Orange, California, on October 9,...
Mary Joyce Chandler Guillot
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Joyce Chandler Guillot, 96, or Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with...
Madeline Carol Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Madeline Carol Moore, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 9, 1952, she was the daughter of Marshall Lyman Clayton and Martha Elaine (Beckham) Clayton. She dedicated over...
Frank Prothro Greenlees
Dec 21, 2025
Frank Prothro Greenlees, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Memorial Herman in Woodlands, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Poteet,...
Audry Scoggins Lawson
Dec 19, 2025
In loving memory of Audry Scoggins Lawson, who passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on December 19, 2025, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Born on May 11, 1928, in Leesville, Louisiana, Audry was a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to her family and community.
Audry proudly embraced her role as a homemaker, where her love for cooking for family...
Lynda Gayle Williams
Dec 18, 2025
Lynda Gayle Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Kirbyville.
Born in Altus, Oklahoma, on January 1, 1947, she was the daughter of Ocie Reeves and Serena Babbit Reeves. Lynda Williams was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and member of her community. After a long life of service and creativity, she passed away surrounded by the...
Melissa Jessica Gomez
Dec 17, 2025
Melissa Jessica Gomez, 41, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Lillie Mae Henderson
Dec 16, 2025
Lillie Mae LeBlanc Henderson, 91, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
Visitation will be at 1pm on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, followed by funeral services at 2pm. Reverend Lynn Ashcraft will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 4, 1934, she was the daughter...
Ola Almedia Sanders
Dec 11, 2025
Ola Almedia “Media” Sanders, 96, of Longview, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Longview.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Claybar...
Nellie Riene Hubbard
Dec 10, 2025
Nellie Riene Hubbard, 100, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
James Dorsey Willis
Dec 9, 2025
James Dorsey Willis, a beloved father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community passed on December 9, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 26, 1935, James lived a full life marked by his dedication to family, service, and a diverse career that spanned several decades.
After serving honorably in the United States Air Force, James embarked on...
Robert Calvin Dickerson
Dec 9, 2025
Robert Calvin Dickerson, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away on December 9, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on January 28, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob lived a life marked by commitment to his family, his country, and his passions.
Bob honorably served his nation as a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the United States Marine Corps....
Coach Dan Ray Hooks
Dec 9, 2025
Coach Dan Ray Hooks, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at West Orange Cove CISD Event Center. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025,...
Jean Whitley
Dec 7, 2025
Jean Whitley, 93, of Orange, TX passed away on December 7, 2025.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2025, at First United Methodist Church Orange. Officiating will be Pastor TJ Gabelman.
Visitation will be held Saturday December 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m at Claybar Funeral Home.
Born at home in Robeline, LA on April 7, 1932,...
Carol Ann Bishop
Jan 1, 2026
Carol Ann Bishop, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2026.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will take place on Thursday January 8, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange with Reverends David Milner and Jeff Bell officiating.
Carol was born on April 29, 1942, in Orange, Texas, to Arthur Carrol...
Robert Edward Lee
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Edward Lee, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Lance LaLonde and Lauren LaLonde, Brother John Fortenberry, and Brother Michael Procell. Graveside service and burial will take place at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Ratcliff, Texas on Wednesday, January...
Reverend John Robert Sims
Dec 30, 2025
Reverend John Robert Sims, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Missionary Johnny Woodard. Burial will follow at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in Newton County.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January...
Christopher James Gordon
Dec 27, 2025
Christopher James Gordon, 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2025.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 3, 1975, he was the son of Wayne Gordon, Sr. and Cora Ravey Gordon. Christopher's passion for life was evident in everything he did. He had a profound love for motorcycles, finding joy and freedom on the open road. But above all,...
William "Bill" Morris Van
Dec 27, 2025
William Morris “Bill” Van, 86, of Bridge City, died on December 27th, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Christus Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He passed surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and grandchildren.
Bill was born on November 19th, 1939 in Sulphur, Louisiana to Doris and Harold Van where he attended Sulphur High School, graduating in 1957. Shortly after high school, Bill joined...
Mary Jane Dixon
Dec 27, 2025
Mary Jane (Jean) Dixon, 91, of Orange, TX passed away on December 27, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Thomas Dixon. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December...
Gregory Clinton Sisco
Dec 25, 2025
Gregory Clinton “Greg” Sisco, 62, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025, in Houston.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A Celebration of Life for Greg will be announced at a later date.
Born in Orange, California, on October 9,...
Mary Joyce Chandler Guillot
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Joyce Chandler Guillot, 96, or Orange, Texas, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with...
Madeline Carol Moore
Dec 22, 2025
Madeline Carol Moore, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 9, 1952, she was the daughter of Marshall Lyman Clayton and Martha Elaine (Beckham) Clayton. She dedicated over...
Frank Prothro Greenlees
Dec 21, 2025
Frank Prothro Greenlees, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Memorial Herman in Woodlands, Texas.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Poteet,...
Audry Scoggins Lawson
Dec 19, 2025
In loving memory of Audry Scoggins Lawson, who passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on December 19, 2025, in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Born on May 11, 1928, in Leesville, Louisiana, Audry was a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to her family and community.
Audry proudly embraced her role as a homemaker, where her love for cooking for family...
Lynda Gayle Williams
Dec 18, 2025
Lynda Gayle Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Kirbyville.
Born in Altus, Oklahoma, on January 1, 1947, she was the daughter of Ocie Reeves and Serena Babbit Reeves. Lynda Williams was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and member of her community. After a long life of service and creativity, she passed away surrounded by the...
Melissa Jessica Gomez
Dec 17, 2025
Melissa Jessica Gomez, 41, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Lillie Mae Henderson
Dec 16, 2025
Lillie Mae LeBlanc Henderson, 91, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
Visitation will be at 1pm on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, followed by funeral services at 2pm. Reverend Lynn Ashcraft will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 4, 1934, she was the daughter...
Ola Almedia Sanders
Dec 11, 2025
Ola Almedia “Media” Sanders, 96, of Longview, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Longview.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Claybar...
Nellie Riene Hubbard
Dec 10, 2025
Nellie Riene Hubbard, 100, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
James Dorsey Willis
Dec 9, 2025
James Dorsey Willis, a beloved father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community passed on December 9, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 26, 1935, James lived a full life marked by his dedication to family, service, and a diverse career that spanned several decades.
After serving honorably in the United States Air Force, James embarked on...
Robert Calvin Dickerson
Dec 9, 2025
Robert Calvin Dickerson, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away on December 9, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on January 28, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob lived a life marked by commitment to his family, his country, and his passions.
Bob honorably served his nation as a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the United States Marine Corps....
Coach Dan Ray Hooks
Dec 9, 2025
Coach Dan Ray Hooks, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at West Orange Cove CISD Event Center. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025,...
Jean Whitley
Dec 7, 2025
Jean Whitley, 93, of Orange, TX passed away on December 7, 2025.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2025, at First United Methodist Church Orange. Officiating will be Pastor TJ Gabelman.
Visitation will be held Saturday December 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m at Claybar Funeral Home.
Born at home in Robeline, LA on April 7, 1932,...
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