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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Darrell Lee Wolfford

Darrell Lee Wolfford

Aug 19, 2020

Darrell Lee Wolfford, 80, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Lloyd Earl Veal

Lloyd Earl Veal

Aug 18, 2020

Lloyd Earl Veal, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on December 5, 1959. Funeral services will be handled by Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Funeral services to be announced. Lloyd was preceded in death by sister, Renee Ardoin; and brother, Sydney Paul Veal. He will be missed...

Ginger Gunter

Ginger Gunter

Aug 18, 2020

Ginger Ann Gunter, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2020, at her home. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on April 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Nolan Joseph Devillier and Mary Nell (Tate) Devillier....

Carl C. Jordan, Sr.

Carl C. Jordan, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Carl C. Jordan, Sr. It is with great sadness that the family of Carl C. Jordan announces his passing on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 89. He was fondly known as “Babe” to family and friends. Carl was born on February 27, 1931 to Sadie Doty Jordan and her husband, Wallace Payne Jordan in Yazoo City, MS....

James Larry Rogers

James Larry Rogers

Aug 18, 2020

LLarry Rogers, 78 years of age and a resident of West Orange, passed away on August 18, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1941 to Joe and Edna Paysinger Rogers in Fayetteville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother in law, Tommy and Corma Walker. He was a...

Ruth Ann Darder

Ruth Ann Darder

Aug 18, 2020

Ruth Ann Darder, 91, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2020, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at...

Shirley D. Hays

Shirley D. Hays

Aug 17, 2020

Shirley D. Hays, 80, of Orange, passed away on August 17, 2020, in Beaumont. A private family service will be held at a later date. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on April 6, 1940, she was the daughter of William Edward Dowden and Leah Leona Dowden. Shirley was a wonderful and extremely involved Mimi to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Ramona Lea Cockerham

Ramona Lea Cockerham

Aug 16, 2020

Ramona Lea Cockerham, 55, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with loved ones on August 16, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, on September 1, 1964, she was the daughter of Ramon Eugene Davis and Edith Mae (Lingo) Myers. Ramona was a member of The Eagles Club. She loved pink roses, adored her dachshunds, and enjoyed going out...

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross

Aug 16, 2020

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross, 89, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Turner. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland

Aug 15, 2020

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2020. Gayle was born on May 21, 1935 in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was in 1st grade, she moved to Seaford, Delaware with her parents, Rubye and Leo Jackson, when Leo took a job at DuPont in nearby Wilmington. In 1946 when Gayle was in 5th grade, her...

Kevin Lee Hutson

Kevin Lee Hutson

Aug 15, 2020

Kevin Lee Hutson, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held in Kevin’s honor on Saturday, August 22, 2020, 5 P.M. at the family home, 2507 CR 4181, Orange, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Capt. William Mark Wright

Capt. William Mark Wright

Aug 14, 2020

Capt. William Mark Wright, 59, of Bridge City, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Port Arthur on February 9, 1961. He was a son of Irene Tanner Wright and Claude Wright and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Capt. Mark was a Tow Boat Captain and truly enjoyed his job. He is...

Ma Crispina Hernández

Ma Crispina Hernández

Aug 14, 2020

Ma Crispina Hernández, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor José Alvaro Sánchez of Casa de Alabanza. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be held...

Robert "Bobby" Allen Willingham

Robert "Bobby" Allen Willingham

Aug 14, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Allen Willingham, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2020, in Orange, Texas. Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 31, 1963, he was the son of Grady Carlton Willingham and Mary Jo (Baugh) Lamb. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for many years as a metal mechanic insulator. Bobby...

Jeannette Miller Bates

Jeannette Miller Bates

Aug 14, 2020

Jeannette Miller Bates died at her home in Orange, Texas on August 14, 2020 at the age of 99. She was born on February 13, 1921, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana, and lived there until graduating from South Cameron High School, then moved to New Orleans to pursue a degree in nursing. She received her R.N. degree from Hotel Dieu School...

Helen Savoy

Helen Savoy

Aug 13, 2020

Helen Murphree Savoy, 96, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on August 13, 2020, at her daughter’s home. Born on March 16, 1924, in Thomasville, Alabama, and was raised in LeRoy, Alabama. She was the daughter of Fred Murphree and Hessie (Hendricks) Goleman. Maw Maw Helen worked as a CPA tax preparer for 50 years. Her clients were...

Jimmy Carley Umfrid

Jimmy Carley Umfrid

Aug 13, 2020

Jimmy Carley Umfrid, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2020, in Sulphur, Louisiana. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Michael Orange of Deweyville United Pentecostal Church and Brother Bankard of North Orange United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in...

David L. (Larry) O'Keefe

David L. (Larry) O'Keefe

Aug 12, 2020

David L. O’Keefe, 83, of Pinehurst, passed away August 12, 2020 in Beaumont. David L. (Larry) O’Keefe was born May 7, 1937 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. O’Keefe was one of three sons born to Raymond Joseph and Phyllis Mae O’Keefe. He lived in Norris, TN, Jamaica, NY, Santa Monica, CA, and Houston, TX. He attended the University of Houston. While...

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray

Aug 11, 2020

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Alice was born November 1, 1941 at Frances Ann Lutcher Hospital in Orange, Texas to Leo and Rose May (Comeaux) Lavergne. She attended St. Mary’s High School in Orange, Texas, graduating in 1960. After attending Lamar Business School she worked for 30...

Gordon Leigh Brown

Gordon Leigh Brown

Aug 11, 2020

Gordon Leigh Brown, 86, of Kirbyville, Texas passed away on August 11, 2020, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor George Gau of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to...

Darrell Lee Wolfford

Darrell Lee Wolfford

Aug 19, 2020

Darrell Lee Wolfford, 80, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Lloyd Earl Veal

Lloyd Earl Veal

Aug 18, 2020

Lloyd Earl Veal, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on December 5, 1959. Funeral services will be handled by Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Funeral services to be announced. Lloyd was preceded in death by sister, Renee Ardoin; and brother, Sydney Paul Veal. He will be missed...

Ginger Gunter

Ginger Gunter

Aug 18, 2020

Ginger Ann Gunter, 67, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2020, at her home. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on April 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Nolan Joseph Devillier and Mary Nell (Tate) Devillier....

Carl C. Jordan, Sr.

Carl C. Jordan, Sr.

Aug 18, 2020

Carl C. Jordan, Sr. It is with great sadness that the family of Carl C. Jordan announces his passing on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 89. He was fondly known as “Babe” to family and friends. Carl was born on February 27, 1931 to Sadie Doty Jordan and her husband, Wallace Payne Jordan in Yazoo City, MS....

James Larry Rogers

James Larry Rogers

Aug 18, 2020

LLarry Rogers, 78 years of age and a resident of West Orange, passed away on August 18, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1941 to Joe and Edna Paysinger Rogers in Fayetteville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother in law, Tommy and Corma Walker. He was a...

Ruth Ann Darder

Ruth Ann Darder

Aug 18, 2020

Ruth Ann Darder, 91, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2020, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at...

Shirley D. Hays

Shirley D. Hays

Aug 17, 2020

Shirley D. Hays, 80, of Orange, passed away on August 17, 2020, in Beaumont. A private family service will be held at a later date. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on April 6, 1940, she was the daughter of William Edward Dowden and Leah Leona Dowden. Shirley was a wonderful and extremely involved Mimi to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Ramona Lea Cockerham

Ramona Lea Cockerham

Aug 16, 2020

Ramona Lea Cockerham, 55, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with loved ones on August 16, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, on September 1, 1964, she was the daughter of Ramon Eugene Davis and Edith Mae (Lingo) Myers. Ramona was a member of The Eagles Club. She loved pink roses, adored her dachshunds, and enjoyed going out...

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross

Aug 16, 2020

Elizabeth Brazelton Gross, 89, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2020, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be David Turner. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland

Aug 15, 2020

Gayle Elaine Jackson Bland passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2020. Gayle was born on May 21, 1935 in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was in 1st grade, she moved to Seaford, Delaware with her parents, Rubye and Leo Jackson, when Leo took a job at DuPont in nearby Wilmington. In 1946 when Gayle was in 5th grade, her...

Kevin Lee Hutson

Kevin Lee Hutson

Aug 15, 2020

Kevin Lee Hutson, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held in Kevin’s honor on Saturday, August 22, 2020, 5 P.M. at the family home, 2507 CR 4181, Orange, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...

Capt. William Mark Wright

Capt. William Mark Wright

Aug 14, 2020

Capt. William Mark Wright, 59, of Bridge City, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Port Arthur on February 9, 1961. He was a son of Irene Tanner Wright and Claude Wright and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Capt. Mark was a Tow Boat Captain and truly enjoyed his job. He is...

Ma Crispina Hernández

Ma Crispina Hernández

Aug 14, 2020

Ma Crispina Hernández, 81, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor José Alvaro Sánchez of Casa de Alabanza. Burial will follow at The Cemetery in Mauriceville. Visitation will be held...

Robert "Bobby" Allen Willingham

Robert "Bobby" Allen Willingham

Aug 14, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Allen Willingham, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2020, in Orange, Texas. Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 31, 1963, he was the son of Grady Carlton Willingham and Mary Jo (Baugh) Lamb. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for many years as a metal mechanic insulator. Bobby...

Jeannette Miller Bates

Jeannette Miller Bates

Aug 14, 2020

Jeannette Miller Bates died at her home in Orange, Texas on August 14, 2020 at the age of 99. She was born on February 13, 1921, in Grand Chenier, Louisiana, and lived there until graduating from South Cameron High School, then moved to New Orleans to pursue a degree in nursing. She received her R.N. degree from Hotel Dieu School...

Helen Savoy

Helen Savoy

Aug 13, 2020

Helen Murphree Savoy, 96, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on August 13, 2020, at her daughter’s home. Born on March 16, 1924, in Thomasville, Alabama, and was raised in LeRoy, Alabama. She was the daughter of Fred Murphree and Hessie (Hendricks) Goleman. Maw Maw Helen worked as a CPA tax preparer for 50 years. Her clients were...

Jimmy Carley Umfrid

Jimmy Carley Umfrid

Aug 13, 2020

Jimmy Carley Umfrid, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2020, in Sulphur, Louisiana. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Michael Orange of Deweyville United Pentecostal Church and Brother Bankard of North Orange United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in...

David L. (Larry) O'Keefe

David L. (Larry) O'Keefe

Aug 12, 2020

David L. O’Keefe, 83, of Pinehurst, passed away August 12, 2020 in Beaumont. David L. (Larry) O’Keefe was born May 7, 1937 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. O’Keefe was one of three sons born to Raymond Joseph and Phyllis Mae O’Keefe. He lived in Norris, TN, Jamaica, NY, Santa Monica, CA, and Houston, TX. He attended the University of Houston. While...

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray

Aug 11, 2020

Alice Elizabeth Jean (Lavergne) McCray went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Alice was born November 1, 1941 at Frances Ann Lutcher Hospital in Orange, Texas to Leo and Rose May (Comeaux) Lavergne. She attended St. Mary’s High School in Orange, Texas, graduating in 1960. After attending Lamar Business School she worked for 30...

Gordon Leigh Brown

Gordon Leigh Brown

Aug 11, 2020

Gordon Leigh Brown, 86, of Kirbyville, Texas passed away on August 11, 2020, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor George Gau of Turning Point Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to...

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