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Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
William Franklin "Frank" Snipes
May 3, 2020
William Franklin “Frank” Snipes, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2020, at UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on January 7, 1956, he was the son of Cleo Franklin Snipes and Jessie Mae (Robertson) Snipes....
Christopher "Hank" Alan Moore
May 1, 2020
Christopher “Hank” Alan Moore, 36, of Orange, passed away on May 1, 2020, in Killeen. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ennis, Texas, on November 2, 1983, he was the son...
Artie Gail Green
May 1, 2020
Artie “Cowboy” Green, 100, of Silsbee, passed away on May 1, 2020, in Silsbee A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Officiating will be Brother Jim Adkins of the Assembly of God Church in Silsbee. Born in Promise City, Iowa on April 6, 1920, he was the son of Artie...
Brian Patrick Baty
May 1, 2020
Brian Baty, 35, of Mont Belvieu, formerly of Victoria and Vidor, passed away on May 1, 2020, at home surrounded by family. A memorial gathering will be held at a later time. Born in Beaumont, Texas on May 10, 1984, he was the son of Thomas and Fran Baty. He graduated from Vidor High School and went on to get...
Gerald Joseph Oubre
May 1, 2020
Gerald Joseph Oubre, 90, of Groves, passed away on May 1, 2020, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2020, at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclar Oubre. The funeral will be live on Port Arthur International Seafarers Facebook page. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00...
Mary Frances Bobbitt
Apr 30, 2020
Mary Frances Bobbitt, 84, of Lumberton, passed away on April 30, 2020, at her home. Born on January 25, 1936, she was the daughter of J.J. Ritter and Mary (Wright) Ritter. Mary enjoyed playing Nintendo and working in her yard gardening. She loved her family dearly especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary will be missed by all who knew...
Ron R. Moreau
Apr 29, 2020
Ron R. Moreau, 82, passed away on April 29, 2020 at his home in Orangefield, with his beautiful wife Jean by his side. Anyone who knew Ron, knew he loved his land almost as much as he loved Jean. He was the owner and stylist of Ron’s House of Elegance in Bridge City, Port Arthur, and Port Neches for over...
Rose M. Dupuis
Apr 29, 2020
Rose M. Dupuis, 78, of Deweyville, passed away on April 29, 2020, at Pinehurst Nursing Home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on January 14, 1942 she was the daughter of Gethern McDaniel and Celess (Hryhorchuk) McDaniel. Rose was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Deweyville. She was a talented artist who loved painting on wood and commissioned her artwork locally....
Elaine Carol Robertson
Apr 28, 2020
Elaine Carol Robertson, 75, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2020, in Orange. Born in San Francisco, California, on August 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Warren Shelly Prevost and Genevieve Ruth (Figare) Prevost. Elaine loved to read and order QVC. She adored her family and friends and made it a point to keep up with them out...
Margie Fontenot Bean
Apr 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margie Fontenot Bean, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping, on April 25, 2020 in Lafayette, Louisiana, at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. Margie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 6, 1931. She moved to Orange, Texas in...
David Lee Erway
Apr 25, 2020
David Lee Erway, 42, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020, 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 be held prior to the service,...
Maxwell Brent Pelham
Apr 24, 2020
Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Florala, Alabama, on December 28, 1942, he was the son of Curtis Pelham and Clara (McCloud) Pelham. Maxwell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work for DuPont Sabine River Works...
Jace Mackenzie "Moose" Prescott
Apr 23, 2020
Jace “Moose” Prescott, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on May 10, 1988, he was the son of Nathaniel Prescott and Margaret “Peggy” Prescott. Moose graduated in 2007 from Haughton High School in Louisiana. From an early age he had a passion for sports, especially football and played...
Larry Gene Martin
Apr 22, 2020
Larry Gene Martin, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2020, at his home. Born in Silsbee, Texas, on September 13, 1952, he was the son of Everett Martin and Dorothy (Welch) Martin. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then went on to work as a planner for the MeadWestvaco paper mill. Larry...
Helen Purvis Bass
Apr 21, 2020
Helen Purvis Bass, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2020, at her home. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 14, 1930, she was the daughter of Ray and Inez Purvis. Helen was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served her Lord faithfully. She received her homemaking major and enjoyed sewing – often making...
Don O. Covington
Apr 20, 2020
Don O. Covington, 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020. Born on June 23, 1934, Don graduated from French High School in 1952. Soon after, he married Claire Fogal and joined the Army’s Special Forces. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Don and Claire settled in Orange where they would raise...
Ralph N. Chambers
Apr 19, 2020
Ralph N. Chambers Ralph N. Chambers, 82, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on April, 19 2020, at, home surrounded by his friends and family. Ralph was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 1, 1938, the son of Lenzie Chambers and Lottie Chambers. Ralph was a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ralph was a very hard worker and...
Donna Ann Bufford
Apr 18, 2020
Donna Ann Bufford, 58, of Vidor, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Dewey Cox and Anna (Livingston) Cox. Donna enjoyed fishing, cooking, and listening to music. Being surrounded by her loved ones brought her the most joy, with family reunions being a time she...
Mary Lou Bertrand
Apr 18, 2020
Mary Lou Bertrand, 82 of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Homer Boone and Ophelia (Darbone) Boone. Mary was a teacher for 37 years at LCM-CISD. She will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love her. She was...
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux
Apr 18, 2020
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Dewey Leo Fontenot and Thelma (McCauley) Fontenot. Patty graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She faithfully served God at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....
William Franklin "Frank" Snipes
May 3, 2020
William Franklin “Frank” Snipes, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2020, at UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on January 7, 1956, he was the son of Cleo Franklin Snipes and Jessie Mae (Robertson) Snipes....
Christopher "Hank" Alan Moore
May 1, 2020
Christopher “Hank” Alan Moore, 36, of Orange, passed away on May 1, 2020, in Killeen. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ennis, Texas, on November 2, 1983, he was the son...
Artie Gail Green
May 1, 2020
Artie “Cowboy” Green, 100, of Silsbee, passed away on May 1, 2020, in Silsbee A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Officiating will be Brother Jim Adkins of the Assembly of God Church in Silsbee. Born in Promise City, Iowa on April 6, 1920, he was the son of Artie...
Brian Patrick Baty
May 1, 2020
Brian Baty, 35, of Mont Belvieu, formerly of Victoria and Vidor, passed away on May 1, 2020, at home surrounded by family. A memorial gathering will be held at a later time. Born in Beaumont, Texas on May 10, 1984, he was the son of Thomas and Fran Baty. He graduated from Vidor High School and went on to get...
Gerald Joseph Oubre
May 1, 2020
Gerald Joseph Oubre, 90, of Groves, passed away on May 1, 2020, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2020, at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclar Oubre. The funeral will be live on Port Arthur International Seafarers Facebook page. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00...
Mary Frances Bobbitt
Apr 30, 2020
Mary Frances Bobbitt, 84, of Lumberton, passed away on April 30, 2020, at her home. Born on January 25, 1936, she was the daughter of J.J. Ritter and Mary (Wright) Ritter. Mary enjoyed playing Nintendo and working in her yard gardening. She loved her family dearly especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary will be missed by all who knew...
Ron R. Moreau
Apr 29, 2020
Ron R. Moreau, 82, passed away on April 29, 2020 at his home in Orangefield, with his beautiful wife Jean by his side. Anyone who knew Ron, knew he loved his land almost as much as he loved Jean. He was the owner and stylist of Ron’s House of Elegance in Bridge City, Port Arthur, and Port Neches for over...
Rose M. Dupuis
Apr 29, 2020
Rose M. Dupuis, 78, of Deweyville, passed away on April 29, 2020, at Pinehurst Nursing Home. Born in Beaumont, Texas on January 14, 1942 she was the daughter of Gethern McDaniel and Celess (Hryhorchuk) McDaniel. Rose was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Deweyville. She was a talented artist who loved painting on wood and commissioned her artwork locally....
Elaine Carol Robertson
Apr 28, 2020
Elaine Carol Robertson, 75, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2020, in Orange. Born in San Francisco, California, on August 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Warren Shelly Prevost and Genevieve Ruth (Figare) Prevost. Elaine loved to read and order QVC. She adored her family and friends and made it a point to keep up with them out...
Margie Fontenot Bean
Apr 25, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Margie Fontenot Bean, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping, on April 25, 2020 in Lafayette, Louisiana, at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. Margie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 6, 1931. She moved to Orange, Texas in...
David Lee Erway
Apr 25, 2020
David Lee Erway, 42, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home in Vidor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2020, 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 be held prior to the service,...
Maxwell Brent Pelham
Apr 24, 2020
Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Florala, Alabama, on December 28, 1942, he was the son of Curtis Pelham and Clara (McCloud) Pelham. Maxwell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work for DuPont Sabine River Works...
Jace Mackenzie "Moose" Prescott
Apr 23, 2020
Jace “Moose” Prescott, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on May 10, 1988, he was the son of Nathaniel Prescott and Margaret “Peggy” Prescott. Moose graduated in 2007 from Haughton High School in Louisiana. From an early age he had a passion for sports, especially football and played...
Larry Gene Martin
Apr 22, 2020
Larry Gene Martin, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2020, at his home. Born in Silsbee, Texas, on September 13, 1952, he was the son of Everett Martin and Dorothy (Welch) Martin. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then went on to work as a planner for the MeadWestvaco paper mill. Larry...
Helen Purvis Bass
Apr 21, 2020
Helen Purvis Bass, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2020, at her home. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 14, 1930, she was the daughter of Ray and Inez Purvis. Helen was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served her Lord faithfully. She received her homemaking major and enjoyed sewing – often making...
Don O. Covington
Apr 20, 2020
Don O. Covington, 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020. Born on June 23, 1934, Don graduated from French High School in 1952. Soon after, he married Claire Fogal and joined the Army’s Special Forces. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Don and Claire settled in Orange where they would raise...
Ralph N. Chambers
Apr 19, 2020
Ralph N. Chambers Ralph N. Chambers, 82, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on April, 19 2020, at, home surrounded by his friends and family. Ralph was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 1, 1938, the son of Lenzie Chambers and Lottie Chambers. Ralph was a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ralph was a very hard worker and...
Donna Ann Bufford
Apr 18, 2020
Donna Ann Bufford, 58, of Vidor, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Dewey Cox and Anna (Livingston) Cox. Donna enjoyed fishing, cooking, and listening to music. Being surrounded by her loved ones brought her the most joy, with family reunions being a time she...
Mary Lou Bertrand
Apr 18, 2020
Mary Lou Bertrand, 82 of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Homer Boone and Ophelia (Darbone) Boone. Mary was a teacher for 37 years at LCM-CISD. She will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love her. She was...
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux
Apr 18, 2020
Patty Nell Fontenot Thibodeaux, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Beaumont. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 29, 1929, she was the daughter of Dewey Leo Fontenot and Thelma (McCauley) Fontenot. Patty graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana. She faithfully served God at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City....
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