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Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Lena M. Dodson
May 19, 2024
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at...
Ernest Paul Dronnet
May 18, 2024
Ernest Paul Dronnet
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00...
Mollie Elaine Willis
May 17, 2024
Mollie E. Willis
Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Friends and former co-workers are...
Grayson Scott Journeay
May 16, 2024
Grayson Scott Journeay
Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024.
Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay. He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his...
Lester Joseph Ryall
May 14, 2024
Lester J. Ryall
Lester Joseph Ryall, 94, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on May 14. 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Saturday May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas. The celebrant will be Reverend Polycarp Otieno of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Burial will follow at Haven of...
Scott Overstreet
May 13, 2024
Scott Overstreet
Jeffrey Scott Overstreet, 58, of Hull, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Baytown, Texas.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 20, 1965, he was the son of Harry Major and Mary Overstreet. He will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his incredibly playful personality. Scott was known for his strong character, enjoying a good...
Mary Diana Bowman
May 12, 2024
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge...
Mary Elizabeth Hardin
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her...
Ray Hearn
May 11, 2024
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray...
Debrah Davis Fontenot
May 11, 2024
Debrah Davis Fontenot
Debrah Davis Fontenot, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Halliburton. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Claybar...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Childress
May 9, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 5, 1962, he was the son of Jerry Childress and Alita Childress. Kenny...
Lucille Marie Nichols
May 9, 2024
Lucille Marie Nichols
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green
May 8, 2024
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary....
Felix Alameda
May 7, 2024
Felix Alameda has peacefully passed away May 7, 2024, at the age of 89 in Beaumont, Texas.
A Graveside Service to honor him will take place on May 9, 2024, at China Cemetery in China, Texas at 11:00 AM.
Felix was born on May 18, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents Juan Alameda and Selsa Alameda. Living in China for...
Daniel Albert "Dan" Hock
May 3, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024, at home.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Buddy Hock and Connie Hock. Dan was a man...
Velma Inez Fellows
May 2, 2024
Velma Inez Fellows
Velma Inez Fellows, 103, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2024, peacefully at her home in Beaumont,, Texas.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas,...
Robert "Rock" Rothrock
May 1, 2024
Robert “Rock” Rothrock
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church Slade Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. A private family burial will be held prior to the service with military honors provided...
Levi Alexander Brown
Apr 30, 2024
Levi Alexander Brown peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.
Levi was the precious son of Joshua and Mayajean Brown. Far too perfect for this world, he only knew the love beyond measure his family surrounded him in. Levi touched the lives of those blessed to know his sweet presence and will continue to remain in the...
Mike Willard Denby
Apr 28, 2024
Mike Willard Denby
Mike Willard Denby, 56, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 24, 1967, he was the son of Ronald Denby and Brenda Denby. Mike had a wide array of interests, including fishing, watching sports, and above all, he had a good sense of humor that would light up...
Carroll James Benoit
Apr 27, 2024
In loving memory of Carroll Benoit, fondly known as "Charlie”, to his close friends and family, who peacefully departed this world on the morning of April 27, 2024. Born on April 19, 1934, he was a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carroll was the embodiment of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Lena M. Dodson
May 19, 2024
Lena Maddera Dodson, 91, of Azle, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2024, at her home in Azle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be John Bickham. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at...
Ernest Paul Dronnet
May 18, 2024
Ernest Paul Dronnet
Ernest Paul Dronnet, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 18, 2024, at home with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00...
Mollie Elaine Willis
May 17, 2024
Mollie E. Willis
Funeral services for Mollie E. Willis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange, located at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Pastor Gary P. Wheeler will serve as the officiant. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Friends and former co-workers are...
Grayson Scott Journeay
May 16, 2024
Grayson Scott Journeay
Grayson Scott Journeay peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024.
Grayson was born on May 16, 2024, to his adoring parents, Justin Journeay and Hannah Gentzsch Journeay. He was a precious soul cherished endlessly by everyone who knew his presence. Grayson was loved beyond measure every second of every day; his presence was a gift, and his memory will forever be held in the hearts of his...
Lester Joseph Ryall
May 14, 2024
Lester J. Ryall
Lester Joseph Ryall, 94, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on May 14. 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Saturday May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas. The celebrant will be Reverend Polycarp Otieno of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Burial will follow at Haven of...
Scott Overstreet
May 13, 2024
Scott Overstreet
Jeffrey Scott Overstreet, 58, of Hull, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Baytown, Texas.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 20, 1965, he was the son of Harry Major and Mary Overstreet. He will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his incredibly playful personality. Scott was known for his strong character, enjoying a good...
Mary Diana Bowman
May 12, 2024
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge...
Mary Elizabeth Hardin
May 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Hardin, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Focus Care in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Leon Ervell Smith and Jesse Edith (Barber) Smith. Mary was a beacon of light to all who knew her. Her presence and kind spirit touched the lives of many. In her...
Ray Hearn
May 11, 2024
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray...
Debrah Davis Fontenot
May 11, 2024
Debrah Davis Fontenot
Debrah Davis Fontenot, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Halliburton. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Claybar...
Kenneth "Kenny" Earl Childress
May 9, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Childress, Sr., 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 5, 1962, he was the son of Jerry Childress and Alita Childress. Kenny...
Lucille Marie Nichols
May 9, 2024
Lucille Marie Nichols
Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.
Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green
May 8, 2024
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary....
Felix Alameda
May 7, 2024
Felix Alameda has peacefully passed away May 7, 2024, at the age of 89 in Beaumont, Texas.
A Graveside Service to honor him will take place on May 9, 2024, at China Cemetery in China, Texas at 11:00 AM.
Felix was born on May 18, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents Juan Alameda and Selsa Alameda. Living in China for...
Daniel Albert "Dan" Hock
May 3, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock
Daniel “Dan” Albert Hock, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2024, at home.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, on April 11, 1954, he was the son of Buddy Hock and Connie Hock. Dan was a man...
Velma Inez Fellows
May 2, 2024
Velma Inez Fellows
Velma Inez Fellows, 103, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2024, peacefully at her home in Beaumont,, Texas.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas,...
Robert "Rock" Rothrock
May 1, 2024
Robert “Rock” Rothrock
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church Slade Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. A private family burial will be held prior to the service with military honors provided...
Levi Alexander Brown
Apr 30, 2024
Levi Alexander Brown peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.
Levi was the precious son of Joshua and Mayajean Brown. Far too perfect for this world, he only knew the love beyond measure his family surrounded him in. Levi touched the lives of those blessed to know his sweet presence and will continue to remain in the...
Mike Willard Denby
Apr 28, 2024
Mike Willard Denby
Mike Willard Denby, 56, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 24, 1967, he was the son of Ronald Denby and Brenda Denby. Mike had a wide array of interests, including fishing, watching sports, and above all, he had a good sense of humor that would light up...
Carroll James Benoit
Apr 27, 2024
In loving memory of Carroll Benoit, fondly known as "Charlie”, to his close friends and family, who peacefully departed this world on the morning of April 27, 2024. Born on April 19, 1934, he was a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carroll was the embodiment of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
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