Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Harold Winston Gunter
Jun 6, 2020
Harold Winston Gunter, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2020, in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Mike Jones. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.,...
Charlene Beverly Etgen
Jun 5, 2020
Charlene Beverly Etgen, 92, of Beaumont, passed away on June 5, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont. Officiating will be Van Jordan. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelly...
Bert Lydell Davis
Jun 3, 2020
Bert Lydell Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020. Bert was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 8, 1926 to William Clyde Davis, Sr. and Estelle (Duggar) Davis. Bert was raised in Port Acres, Texas, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18...
Catherine Helen Cotten
Jun 2, 2020
Catherine Helen Cotten also lovingly known as “Kitty” went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. The funeral service and burial was held at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Mississippi on Friday, June 5, 2020 with Fr. Suresh Thirumalareddy of St. James Catholic Church presiding over the service. Born in Wilmington, Delaware...
Winona B. Sanders
Jun 2, 2020
Winona B. Sanders, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on June 2, 2020, in Groves. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior...
John W. Welborn
Jun 2, 2020
John W. Welborn, Jr., 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee of the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be...
Wayne Miller Iles
Jun 1, 2020
Wayne Miller Iles was called to his heavenly home June 1, 2020, after a long-fought battle with multiple myeloma. His faith became sight and he has become whole in His presence. Wayne loved life and enjoyed sharing many happy times with his wife of 51 years, Joye Barron Iles, and his 4 beloved children, Michael Wayne Iles of Orange, Pamela...
Michael Stephen Peoples
Jun 1, 2020
Michael Stephen Peoples, 71, of Beaumont, Texas, fell asleep in death on June 1, 2020, with his wife by his side. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on November 16, 1948, he was the third son of Albert and Alice Peoples. Michael’s greatest joy in life was sharing with others Jehovah God’s promise of a future paradise. He is now peacefully awaiting...
Myrtis Ella Waguespack
Jun 1, 2020
Myrtis Ella Waguespack, 79, of Orange, passed away on June 1, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Pasadena, Texas, on November 1, 1940, she was the daughter of George L. Wilkinson and Flora Orene (Elam) Wilkinson. Myrtis was a strong woman of faith. She was an excellent seamstress, perfectionist, and crocheted the most beautiful blankets and ornaments. Myrtis recently finished...
David Allen Harmon
Jun 1, 2020
David Allen Harmon, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2020, at his home in Orange. Born in Orange Texas, on June 15, 1948, he was the son of Carlton Harmon and Opal (Williams) Harmon. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to work for his family’s business,...
Raymond "Sam" Thomas Henry
May 30, 2020
Raymond “Sam” Thomas Henry AKA Shorty, 55, of Orange, passed away on May 30, 2020, in Vidor. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a memorial gathering to be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 10, 1965, he was the son of Kenneth Lawrence Henry and Clara Frances (Johnson) Breaux....
Preston Joseph Moody
May 30, 2020
Preston Joseph Moody, 64, of Orange, passed away on May 30, 2020, in Port Arthur. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a...
Billy Frank Smith
May 27, 2020
Billy Frank Smith, 88, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Larry Lormand and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service from...
Judith "Judy" Louise Hunt
May 27, 2020
Judith “Judy” Louise Hunt, 77, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Claybar...
John Carroll Wilkinson Jr.
May 27, 2020
John Carroll Wilkinson, Jr., 55, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...
Margie Katherine Barry
May 27, 2020
Margie Katherine Barry, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, 13851 US-90, Beaumont, Texas 77713. Born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, on August 3, 1939,...
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Landry
May 25, 2020
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Landry, 59, of Vinton, passed away on May 25, 2020 in Lake Charles. A mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Officiating will be Reverend Carlos Garcia. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, with a rosary at 10:30 a.m.,...
Armani Lynn Smith
May 23, 2020
Armani Lynn Smith, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 in Galveston. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday June 4, 2020 at Community Cemetery 1995 Gill St, Beaumont, TX 77703. Born in Galveston, Texas, on May 23, 2020, she was the beautiful daughter of LaTonya Wells and Ja’Kyi’ren Smith, Sr. Little sweet Armani Smith received...
Michael "Big Mike" Keeney
May 23, 2020
Michael Edward Keeney Sr., 65, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully at home on May 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Floyd E. Keeney, Jr. and Betty Hunter Keeney of Groves. Texas. Mike graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech University where he played...
Cheryl Ann Hardin
May 22, 2020
Cheryl Ann Hardin, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family requests that loved ones bring a copy of their favorite pictures with Cheryl to the gathering. Cheryl was born in Orange, Texas, on...
Harold Winston Gunter
Jun 6, 2020
Harold Winston Gunter, 85, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2020, in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Mike Jones. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.,...
Charlene Beverly Etgen
Jun 5, 2020
Charlene Beverly Etgen, 92, of Beaumont, passed away on June 5, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home, in Beaumont. Officiating will be Van Jordan. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelly...
Bert Lydell Davis
Jun 3, 2020
Bert Lydell Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020. Bert was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 8, 1926 to William Clyde Davis, Sr. and Estelle (Duggar) Davis. Bert was raised in Port Acres, Texas, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School. He joined the U. S. Navy at the age of 18...
Catherine Helen Cotten
Jun 2, 2020
Catherine Helen Cotten also lovingly known as “Kitty” went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. The funeral service and burial was held at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, Mississippi on Friday, June 5, 2020 with Fr. Suresh Thirumalareddy of St. James Catholic Church presiding over the service. Born in Wilmington, Delaware...
Winona B. Sanders
Jun 2, 2020
Winona B. Sanders, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on June 2, 2020, in Groves. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior...
John W. Welborn
Jun 2, 2020
John W. Welborn, Jr., 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee of the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be...
Wayne Miller Iles
Jun 1, 2020
Wayne Miller Iles was called to his heavenly home June 1, 2020, after a long-fought battle with multiple myeloma. His faith became sight and he has become whole in His presence. Wayne loved life and enjoyed sharing many happy times with his wife of 51 years, Joye Barron Iles, and his 4 beloved children, Michael Wayne Iles of Orange, Pamela...
Michael Stephen Peoples
Jun 1, 2020
Michael Stephen Peoples, 71, of Beaumont, Texas, fell asleep in death on June 1, 2020, with his wife by his side. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on November 16, 1948, he was the third son of Albert and Alice Peoples. Michael’s greatest joy in life was sharing with others Jehovah God’s promise of a future paradise. He is now peacefully awaiting...
Myrtis Ella Waguespack
Jun 1, 2020
Myrtis Ella Waguespack, 79, of Orange, passed away on June 1, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Pasadena, Texas, on November 1, 1940, she was the daughter of George L. Wilkinson and Flora Orene (Elam) Wilkinson. Myrtis was a strong woman of faith. She was an excellent seamstress, perfectionist, and crocheted the most beautiful blankets and ornaments. Myrtis recently finished...
David Allen Harmon
Jun 1, 2020
David Allen Harmon, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2020, at his home in Orange. Born in Orange Texas, on June 15, 1948, he was the son of Carlton Harmon and Opal (Williams) Harmon. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to work for his family’s business,...
Raymond "Sam" Thomas Henry
May 30, 2020
Raymond “Sam” Thomas Henry AKA Shorty, 55, of Orange, passed away on May 30, 2020, in Vidor. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with a memorial gathering to be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 10, 1965, he was the son of Kenneth Lawrence Henry and Clara Frances (Johnson) Breaux....
Preston Joseph Moody
May 30, 2020
Preston Joseph Moody, 64, of Orange, passed away on May 30, 2020, in Port Arthur. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, with a...
Billy Frank Smith
May 27, 2020
Billy Frank Smith, 88, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Larry Lormand and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service from...
Judith "Judy" Louise Hunt
May 27, 2020
Judith “Judy” Louise Hunt, 77, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Claybar...
John Carroll Wilkinson Jr.
May 27, 2020
John Carroll Wilkinson, Jr., 55, of Orange, passed away on May 27, 2020, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Dorman Cemetery in Orange with burial to follow. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange,...
Margie Katherine Barry
May 27, 2020
Margie Katherine Barry, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, 13851 US-90, Beaumont, Texas 77713. Born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, on August 3, 1939,...
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Landry
May 25, 2020
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Landry, 59, of Vinton, passed away on May 25, 2020 in Lake Charles. A mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. Officiating will be Reverend Carlos Garcia. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, with a rosary at 10:30 a.m.,...
Armani Lynn Smith
May 23, 2020
Armani Lynn Smith, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 in Galveston. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday June 4, 2020 at Community Cemetery 1995 Gill St, Beaumont, TX 77703. Born in Galveston, Texas, on May 23, 2020, she was the beautiful daughter of LaTonya Wells and Ja’Kyi’ren Smith, Sr. Little sweet Armani Smith received...
Michael "Big Mike" Keeney
May 23, 2020
Michael Edward Keeney Sr., 65, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully at home on May 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Floyd E. Keeney, Jr. and Betty Hunter Keeney of Groves. Texas. Mike graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech University where he played...
Cheryl Ann Hardin
May 22, 2020
Cheryl Ann Hardin, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2020. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The family requests that loved ones bring a copy of their favorite pictures with Cheryl to the gathering. Cheryl was born in Orange, Texas, on...
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