Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Cynthia Thibodeaux
Sep 2, 2020
Cynthia Thibodeaux, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2020, in Orange. Born in Orange, on May 21, 1952, she was the daughter of Percy Keith Clayton and Thelma Jo (Henderson) Clayton. Cynthia was a member of Cove Baptist Church and always loved attending. She enjoyed watching classic western movies, tending to her yard, and solving crossword puzzles....
Maxine Messer Williams
Sep 1, 2020
Maxine Messer Williams, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Williston, Florida on December 7, 1933, she was the daughter of Caroline Sapp Messer and Otis Messer. Maxine grew up in Florida and South Georgia. She married Robert L. Williams on October 16, 1953 in Valdeta, Georgia. Maxine was active in church,...
David Tyrone Heard
Sep 1, 2020
David Tyrone Heard, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 12, 1971, he was the son of David Jack Heard, Sr. and Rosita Alexander. Tyrone was a lifelong resident of Orange and attended high school at West Orange-Stark, where he played varsity basketball. He...
Michael Joseph Thevis
Sep 1, 2020
Michael Joseph Thevis, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service beginning at...
Wanda Madice Addison
Sep 1, 2020
Wanda Madice Addison, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, at her granddaughter’s home in Magnolia, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2020, at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on April 14, 1926, she was the daughter of Olen H. Addison and Lois (Langton)...
Joseph Clard Richard
Aug 31, 2020
Jospeh Clard Richard, 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on April 2, 1960, he was the son of Preston Armstrong and Ella (Richard) Armstrong. Joseph formerly worked as a pipefitter and welder for American Bridge in Orange. He was a man of faith and grew up...
Mack Elden Moore
Aug 30, 2020
Mack Elden Moore, 93, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on August 30, 2020, at his home. Born in Green Forest, Arkansas, on July 30, 1927, he was the son of Willie Barchy Moore and Sylvia (Middaugh) Moore. Mack proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He went on to work within the Aerodynamics Team...
Easton Ryan Lau
Aug 30, 2020
Easton Ryan Lau, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2020, at 19 months old, at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitations will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange...
Dorothy Mae Hoyt Pierce
Aug 29, 2020
Dorothy Mae Hoyt Pierce went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1932, near Wilda, Louisiana, to Hattie Mae Valentine Hoyt and David Eugene Hoyt. Dorothy was the last remaining member of her immediate family that included Leo McBride, Velma Hoyt Walters, Alton Hoyt, James Lloyd Hoyt, David Cornell Hoyt...
Elva Vian Burlin
Aug 26, 2020
Elva Vian Burlin, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on August 26, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Josh Hale. Burial will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 4,...
Linda Rhea Everett
Aug 25, 2020
Linda Rhea Everett, 69, of Orange, Texas passed away on August 25, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on August 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Cecil Ray and Charlene Rogers. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother and business owner who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by...
Ronnie Max Logan
Aug 24, 2020
Ronnie Logan, a longtime resident of Orange, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on the 24th of August, 2020. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Kenneth Logan. He is survived by his son Ron (Rocky) Logan, Jr. of Kingwood, TX, daughter Kelly Murphy of Beaumont, TX, and sisters Carolyn Parker and Tena English of Mauriceville,...
Sharon Kay Waters
Aug 22, 2020
Sharon Kay Waters, 72, of Groves, Texas passed away on August 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00...
Daniel "Dan" Herbert Dark
Aug 21, 2020
Daniel “Dan” Herbert Dark, 65, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be his brother-in-law, Nathan James. Visitation will begin prior to the service, at 1:30 p.m., at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
Bruce "P-Nut" Lane Melancon
Aug 21, 2020
Bruce “P-Nut” Lane Melancon, 60, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2020, at his home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...
Eve LaTaine Mullins
Aug 20, 2020
Eve LaTaine Mullins, 66, of Crystal Beach, Texas lost her battle with cancer on August 20, 2020, at her residence in Crystal Beach. Born in Kirbyville, Texas on October 19, 1953, she was the daughter of Maxie Buckner and Betty Jo (Walker). She was a 1972 graduate of Beaumont High School and went on to graduate from the University of...
Deborah Hennigan Leleux
Aug 20, 2020
Deborah Hennigan Leleux, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2020, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 2, 1956, she was the daughter of...
Marie Therese Landry
Aug 20, 2020
Marie Therese Dupleix Landry, age 99, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at The Abbey Assisted Living in Houston, Tx. Born in Youngsville, Louisiana, November 1,1920. She was the daughter of Louis Ellis Dupleix Sr. and Oleta Dupleix. Marie graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Elementary Education. She began teaching in Youngsville, La., then later...
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
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...
Cynthia Thibodeaux
Sep 2, 2020
Cynthia Thibodeaux, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2020, in Orange. Born in Orange, on May 21, 1952, she was the daughter of Percy Keith Clayton and Thelma Jo (Henderson) Clayton. Cynthia was a member of Cove Baptist Church and always loved attending. She enjoyed watching classic western movies, tending to her yard, and solving crossword puzzles....
Maxine Messer Williams
Sep 1, 2020
Maxine Messer Williams, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Williston, Florida on December 7, 1933, she was the daughter of Caroline Sapp Messer and Otis Messer. Maxine grew up in Florida and South Georgia. She married Robert L. Williams on October 16, 1953 in Valdeta, Georgia. Maxine was active in church,...
David Tyrone Heard
Sep 1, 2020
David Tyrone Heard, 48, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 12, 1971, he was the son of David Jack Heard, Sr. and Rosita Alexander. Tyrone was a lifelong resident of Orange and attended high school at West Orange-Stark, where he played varsity basketball. He...
Michael Joseph Thevis
Sep 1, 2020
Michael Joseph Thevis, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service beginning at...
Wanda Madice Addison
Sep 1, 2020
Wanda Madice Addison, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2020, at her granddaughter’s home in Magnolia, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2020, at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on April 14, 1926, she was the daughter of Olen H. Addison and Lois (Langton)...
Joseph Clard Richard
Aug 31, 2020
Jospeh Clard Richard, 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on April 2, 1960, he was the son of Preston Armstrong and Ella (Richard) Armstrong. Joseph formerly worked as a pipefitter and welder for American Bridge in Orange. He was a man of faith and grew up...
Mack Elden Moore
Aug 30, 2020
Mack Elden Moore, 93, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on August 30, 2020, at his home. Born in Green Forest, Arkansas, on July 30, 1927, he was the son of Willie Barchy Moore and Sylvia (Middaugh) Moore. Mack proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He went on to work within the Aerodynamics Team...
Easton Ryan Lau
Aug 30, 2020
Easton Ryan Lau, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2020, at 19 months old, at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitations will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange...
Dorothy Mae Hoyt Pierce
Aug 29, 2020
Dorothy Mae Hoyt Pierce went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1932, near Wilda, Louisiana, to Hattie Mae Valentine Hoyt and David Eugene Hoyt. Dorothy was the last remaining member of her immediate family that included Leo McBride, Velma Hoyt Walters, Alton Hoyt, James Lloyd Hoyt, David Cornell Hoyt...
Elva Vian Burlin
Aug 26, 2020
Elva Vian Burlin, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on August 26, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Josh Hale. Burial will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 4,...
Linda Rhea Everett
Aug 25, 2020
Linda Rhea Everett, 69, of Orange, Texas passed away on August 25, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on August 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Cecil Ray and Charlene Rogers. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother and business owner who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by...
Ronnie Max Logan
Aug 24, 2020
Ronnie Logan, a longtime resident of Orange, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on the 24th of August, 2020. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and Kenneth Logan. He is survived by his son Ron (Rocky) Logan, Jr. of Kingwood, TX, daughter Kelly Murphy of Beaumont, TX, and sisters Carolyn Parker and Tena English of Mauriceville,...
Sharon Kay Waters
Aug 22, 2020
Sharon Kay Waters, 72, of Groves, Texas passed away on August 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020, at Sabine Tabernacle Church in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00...
Daniel "Dan" Herbert Dark
Aug 21, 2020
Daniel “Dan” Herbert Dark, 65, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be his brother-in-law, Nathan James. Visitation will begin prior to the service, at 1:30 p.m., at Claybar Kelley-Watkins...
Bruce "P-Nut" Lane Melancon
Aug 21, 2020
Bruce “P-Nut” Lane Melancon, 60, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2020, at his home in Bridge City. A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...
Eve LaTaine Mullins
Aug 20, 2020
Eve LaTaine Mullins, 66, of Crystal Beach, Texas lost her battle with cancer on August 20, 2020, at her residence in Crystal Beach. Born in Kirbyville, Texas on October 19, 1953, she was the daughter of Maxie Buckner and Betty Jo (Walker). She was a 1972 graduate of Beaumont High School and went on to graduate from the University of...
Deborah Hennigan Leleux
Aug 20, 2020
Deborah Hennigan Leleux, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2020, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 2, 1956, she was the daughter of...
Marie Therese Landry
Aug 20, 2020
Marie Therese Dupleix Landry, age 99, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at The Abbey Assisted Living in Houston, Tx. Born in Youngsville, Louisiana, November 1,1920. She was the daughter of Louis Ellis Dupleix Sr. and Oleta Dupleix. Marie graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Elementary Education. She began teaching in Youngsville, La., then later...
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
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...