Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Helen Taylor
Sep 16, 2019
Helen Taylor, 89, of Beaumont, passed away on September 16, 2019, in Beaumont. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. The family plans a memorial service next summer in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, where her ashes will be laid to rest in the memorial garden behind her church, alongside her sister’s. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January...
Mary Etta Lipsey Beaty
Sep 15, 2019
Mary Beaty, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Mary was born on a rural farm, September 1, 1924 in Gatesville, Texas to Charles L. and Ruth Moore Lipsey. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary is survived by three sons: Joe Lee...
Delton Paul Fuselier
Sep 15, 2019
Delton Paul Fuselier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Eleanor "Elea" Denise Kaufmann
Sep 15, 2019
Eleanor “Elea” Denise Kaufmann, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of William Edward Wilson, Jr. and Rebecca Ann (Canady) Wilson. Elea was the full time caretaker for her boys when they were growing up and she cherished the memories they...
David B. Cooke
Sep 11, 2019
David B. Cooke, 58, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at M.D. Anderson. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Presidio, California,...
Connie Pike
Sep 10, 2019
Connie Pike, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2019, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1939, she was the daughter of Talmadge Mink Pike, Sr. and Willie Beatrice McKinley Pike. She worked for the food pantry in Orange and was very involved with Wesley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts and was a...
David Santana Rodriguez Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
David Santana Rodriguez, Jr., 77, of Orange, passed away on September 8, 2019, at home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 14, 2019, Saturday, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Helotes, Texas, on November 26, 1941, he was...
Angie "Maw Maw" Ridgaway
Sep 8, 2019
Angie “Maw Maw” Ridgaway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2019, at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with friends and family invited to share memories at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 7,...
Jimmy Randolph Doyen III
Sep 7, 2019
Jimmy Randolph “Randy” Doyen III was born on August 21, 1963 and passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 56. He grew up in Silsbee, TX and was the fourth of six children born to Jimmy Randolph Doyen Jr. and Rita Nell Hanks Doyen. He served his country as a member of the Air Force. He...
Barbara Sue Reinhardt
Sep 7, 2019
Barbara Sue Reinhardt, 79, was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Reverend Kevin Brown will be officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, at Yellowpine Cemetery, south...
Frank Elbert Hannah
Sep 7, 2019
Frank Elbert Hannah, Sr., 92, of Vidor, passed away on September 7, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, at Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...
Lugene D. Peais
Sep 7, 2019
Lugene D. Peais, 64, of Orange, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2019, at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Lugene was born on July 22, 1955 in Newton, Massachusetts. She was...
Morell Grover Foster Jr.
Sep 6, 2019
Morell Grover Foster, Jr. M.G. (Bubby) Foster Jr., 94, was reunited with his beloved wife, Maysel Thomas Foster; parents, MG Foster Sr. and Blanche (Seaholm) Foster; his siblings, Maurelle McDonald and Hebert Foster Sr.; and his dear friend Pat Ramey. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow at...
Andrew Edward Henderson
Sep 6, 2019
Andrew Edward Henderson, 7, of Lumberton, passed away on September 6, 2019. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on December 16, 2011, he was the son of Philip Wayne Henderson and Danielle Toney (Graff) Henderson. Andy loved the trees and being outside. He had his daddy’s eyes, and they shined like stars at night. Andy had the purest heart, and the...
Charles Melvin O'Neal
Sep 5, 2019
Charles Melvin O’Neal, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2019, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Mike Rhodes and Brother Pat Young. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be...
James Edward Harris
Sep 5, 2019
James “Jamie” Edward Harris, 85, of Orange, passed away on September 4, 2019, at his home. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday September 8, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Henry Suche. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Pittsburg, Texas, on August 11,...
James Tingle
Sep 5, 2019
James Tingle James Tingle, 94, of Buna, passed away on September 5, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...
Elaine Bergeron
Sep 4, 2019
Elaine Bergeron, 83, of Buna, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2019, in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019, at Sardis Cemetery, in Center, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Shelby County, Texas, on...
Darlene Brewer
Sep 4, 2019
Darlene Brewer, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2019, at her home in Orange. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on October 18, 1954, she was the daughter of Albert Brewer and Gladys Brewer. Darlene loved listening to music, especially gospel, jazz, and blues. She enjoyed playing on the computer, cooking, fishing, and just being on the water. She...
Gerald Edward Taylor
Sep 3, 2019
Gerald Edward Taylor, 82, of Orange, passed away on September 3, 2019, in Orange, Texas. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, in the Slade Chapel at First United Methodist Church, in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Sardis Cemetery in Hughes Springs, Texas. Born in Hughes Springs, Texas, on...
Helen Taylor
Sep 16, 2019
Helen Taylor, 89, of Beaumont, passed away on September 16, 2019, in Beaumont. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. The family plans a memorial service next summer in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, where her ashes will be laid to rest in the memorial garden behind her church, alongside her sister’s. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January...
Mary Etta Lipsey Beaty
Sep 15, 2019
Mary Beaty, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Mary was born on a rural farm, September 1, 1924 in Gatesville, Texas to Charles L. and Ruth Moore Lipsey. Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary is survived by three sons: Joe Lee...
Delton Paul Fuselier
Sep 15, 2019
Delton Paul Fuselier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Eleanor "Elea" Denise Kaufmann
Sep 15, 2019
Eleanor “Elea” Denise Kaufmann, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 27, 1965, she was the daughter of William Edward Wilson, Jr. and Rebecca Ann (Canady) Wilson. Elea was the full time caretaker for her boys when they were growing up and she cherished the memories they...
David B. Cooke
Sep 11, 2019
David B. Cooke, 58, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at M.D. Anderson. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Presidio, California,...
Connie Pike
Sep 10, 2019
Connie Pike, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 10, 2019, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 17, 1939, she was the daughter of Talmadge Mink Pike, Sr. and Willie Beatrice McKinley Pike. She worked for the food pantry in Orange and was very involved with Wesley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts and was a...
David Santana Rodriguez Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
David Santana Rodriguez, Jr., 77, of Orange, passed away on September 8, 2019, at home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 14, 2019, Saturday, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Helotes, Texas, on November 26, 1941, he was...
Angie "Maw Maw" Ridgaway
Sep 8, 2019
Angie “Maw Maw” Ridgaway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2019, at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with friends and family invited to share memories at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 7,...
Jimmy Randolph Doyen III
Sep 7, 2019
Jimmy Randolph “Randy” Doyen III was born on August 21, 1963 and passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 56. He grew up in Silsbee, TX and was the fourth of six children born to Jimmy Randolph Doyen Jr. and Rita Nell Hanks Doyen. He served his country as a member of the Air Force. He...
Barbara Sue Reinhardt
Sep 7, 2019
Barbara Sue Reinhardt, 79, was called home by her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Reverend Kevin Brown will be officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, at Yellowpine Cemetery, south...
Frank Elbert Hannah
Sep 7, 2019
Frank Elbert Hannah, Sr., 92, of Vidor, passed away on September 7, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at Claybar Kelly Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, at Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...
Lugene D. Peais
Sep 7, 2019
Lugene D. Peais, 64, of Orange, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2019, at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Lugene was born on July 22, 1955 in Newton, Massachusetts. She was...
Morell Grover Foster Jr.
Sep 6, 2019
Morell Grover Foster, Jr. M.G. (Bubby) Foster Jr., 94, was reunited with his beloved wife, Maysel Thomas Foster; parents, MG Foster Sr. and Blanche (Seaholm) Foster; his siblings, Maurelle McDonald and Hebert Foster Sr.; and his dear friend Pat Ramey. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will follow at...
Andrew Edward Henderson
Sep 6, 2019
Andrew Edward Henderson, 7, of Lumberton, passed away on September 6, 2019. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on December 16, 2011, he was the son of Philip Wayne Henderson and Danielle Toney (Graff) Henderson. Andy loved the trees and being outside. He had his daddy’s eyes, and they shined like stars at night. Andy had the purest heart, and the...
Charles Melvin O'Neal
Sep 5, 2019
Charles Melvin O’Neal, 91, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2019, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Mike Rhodes and Brother Pat Young. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be...
James Edward Harris
Sep 5, 2019
James “Jamie” Edward Harris, 85, of Orange, passed away on September 4, 2019, at his home. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Sunday September 8, at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Henry Suche. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Pittsburg, Texas, on August 11,...
James Tingle
Sep 5, 2019
James Tingle James Tingle, 94, of Buna, passed away on September 5, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to...
Elaine Bergeron
Sep 4, 2019
Elaine Bergeron, 83, of Buna, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2019, in Orange, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019, at Sardis Cemetery, in Center, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Shelby County, Texas, on...
Darlene Brewer
Sep 4, 2019
Darlene Brewer, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2019, at her home in Orange. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on October 18, 1954, she was the daughter of Albert Brewer and Gladys Brewer. Darlene loved listening to music, especially gospel, jazz, and blues. She enjoyed playing on the computer, cooking, fishing, and just being on the water. She...
Gerald Edward Taylor
Sep 3, 2019
Gerald Edward Taylor, 82, of Orange, passed away on September 3, 2019, in Orange, Texas. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 7, in the Slade Chapel at First United Methodist Church, in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Sardis Cemetery in Hughes Springs, Texas. Born in Hughes Springs, Texas, on...