Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Maria "Lucy" DeLaLuz Belmonte
Aug 14, 2019
Maria “Lucy” DeLaLuz Belmonte, 70, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2019, in Beaumont. Born in McAllen, Texas, on October 13, 1948, she was the daughter of Rafael Lopez and Mercedes Castro Lopez. Lucy loved to talk and visit with her family and friends. She enjoyed dancing to good music, and laughing every chance she got. Lucy will be...
Ann Jackson Dickerson
Aug 14, 2019
Marjorie Ann Jackson Dickerson February 23, 1942 - August 14, 2019 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and incredible friend was called to her heavenly home on August 14, 2019. She departed surrounded by all those she loved and who also loved her. DeDe, as she was known to those closest to her, was born February 23, 1942 in Natchitoches,...
Ronnie Glen Burton
Aug 10, 2019
Ronnie Glen Burton, age 56, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his home in Vinton, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving wife and 3 fur babies. Ron was born in Orange, Texas on July 8, 1963 to Della Breaux Burton and Rufus Lee Burton, Sr. Ron was a 1981 graduate of Orangefield High School and a 1983 graduate of...
Shirley Louise Cloud
Aug 9, 2019
Shirley Louise Cloud, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral...
Mohan P. Panjwani
Aug 8, 2019
Mohan P. Panjwani, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on August 8, 2019, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Petaro, India, on January 1, 1931, he was the son of Pahelajrai Panjwani and Bhojibal (Balani) Panjwani. Mohan retired from Mobil Chemical as...
Congetta Barbara Osborne
Aug 7, 2019
Congetta Barbara Osborne, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Eugene George Koch
Aug 6, 2019
Eugene “Gene” George Koch, 89, a 44 year resident of Beaumont, TX passed away August 6, 2019. Gene was born on July 2, 1930, in Washington, IL to Arthur and Elsie Thieme Koch. He married Catherine Elsie Holliger on February 12, 1950; she preceded him in death in 2005. Additionally, preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Janice...
Henry Lee Mitchell
Aug 6, 2019
Henry Lee Mitchell passed away on August 6, 2019, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 6, 2019, he was the son...
James Melton "Whitey" White, Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
James Melton “Whitey” White, Sr., 72, of Mauriceville passed away after a lengthy illness on August, 6 2019. James was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, on June 5, 1947, to James Martin and Bonnie Lea White. He lived in Mauriceville for the past 24 years with his wife, Janeene. He was noted for his artistic creativity and craftsmanship with examples throughout...
Terry Ray Evans
Aug 4, 2019
Terry Ray Evans, 62, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange followed by a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Groves, Texas, on December 28, 1956, he was the son of James Edward Evans and Nelda Jean...
Anthony "Tony" R. Milazzo
Aug 4, 2019
Anthony “Tony” R. Milazzo, 89, was called to his heavenly reward on August 4, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1930, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended the public school system and graduated from Lake Charles High School, John McNeese Junior College, and Louisiana State University in 1953, receiving a Bachelor of Science with a degree in Accounting and...
Rita K. James
Aug 2, 2019
Rita K. James, 66, of Newton, passed away on August 2, 2019, in Beaumont. A memorial service for Rita will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Newton, Texas. Born in Toomey, Louisiana, on July 4, 1953, she was the daughter of Elbert Leslie King and Eula Priscilla Ozan King. Rita loved plants,...
Cecil Glen McGuire
Aug 1, 2019
Cecil Glen McGuire, 66, of Orange, passed away on August 1, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas. A celebration of Glen’s life will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Glen was born in Orange, Texas on June 25, 1953. He was a 1972 graduate of Bridge...
Lucy "Memaw" Mae Arnold
Jul 29, 2019
Lucy “Memaw” Mae Arnold, 78, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Woodville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Co-officiating will be Pastors Ed Rawls and Charles Miller. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....
Robert "Bob" B. McKay, Jr.
Jul 29, 2019
Robert “Bob” B. McKay, Jr., 71, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 6, 1948, he was the son of...
Delores "Nana" Ann Perry
Jul 29, 2019
Delores “Nana” Ann Perry, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by her family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Pasadena, Texas,...
Luther Vivian Bennett
Jul 28, 2019
Luther Vivian Bennett, 58, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 28, 2019. He was surrounded by his family after a long and brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor David Turner of Little Cypress...
Joel Christopher Sterling
Jul 28, 2019
Joel (Joey) Christopher Sterling, 64, died July 28, 2019 at his residence in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Born in Alabama on April 23, 1955, Mr. Sterling was a resident...
Levan Myers
Jul 28, 2019
Levan Myers, 96, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2019, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Sanders of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in...
Jan William Bromley
Jul 27, 2019
Jan William Bromley, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
Maria "Lucy" DeLaLuz Belmonte
Aug 14, 2019
Maria “Lucy” DeLaLuz Belmonte, 70, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2019, in Beaumont. Born in McAllen, Texas, on October 13, 1948, she was the daughter of Rafael Lopez and Mercedes Castro Lopez. Lucy loved to talk and visit with her family and friends. She enjoyed dancing to good music, and laughing every chance she got. Lucy will be...
Ann Jackson Dickerson
Aug 14, 2019
Marjorie Ann Jackson Dickerson February 23, 1942 - August 14, 2019 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and incredible friend was called to her heavenly home on August 14, 2019. She departed surrounded by all those she loved and who also loved her. DeDe, as she was known to those closest to her, was born February 23, 1942 in Natchitoches,...
Ronnie Glen Burton
Aug 10, 2019
Ronnie Glen Burton, age 56, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his home in Vinton, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving wife and 3 fur babies. Ron was born in Orange, Texas on July 8, 1963 to Della Breaux Burton and Rufus Lee Burton, Sr. Ron was a 1981 graduate of Orangefield High School and a 1983 graduate of...
Shirley Louise Cloud
Aug 9, 2019
Shirley Louise Cloud, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral...
Mohan P. Panjwani
Aug 8, 2019
Mohan P. Panjwani, 88, of Beaumont, passed away on August 8, 2019, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Petaro, India, on January 1, 1931, he was the son of Pahelajrai Panjwani and Bhojibal (Balani) Panjwani. Mohan retired from Mobil Chemical as...
Congetta Barbara Osborne
Aug 7, 2019
Congetta Barbara Osborne, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Eugene George Koch
Aug 6, 2019
Eugene “Gene” George Koch, 89, a 44 year resident of Beaumont, TX passed away August 6, 2019. Gene was born on July 2, 1930, in Washington, IL to Arthur and Elsie Thieme Koch. He married Catherine Elsie Holliger on February 12, 1950; she preceded him in death in 2005. Additionally, preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Janice...
Henry Lee Mitchell
Aug 6, 2019
Henry Lee Mitchell passed away on August 6, 2019, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 6, 2019, he was the son...
James Melton "Whitey" White, Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
James Melton “Whitey” White, Sr., 72, of Mauriceville passed away after a lengthy illness on August, 6 2019. James was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, on June 5, 1947, to James Martin and Bonnie Lea White. He lived in Mauriceville for the past 24 years with his wife, Janeene. He was noted for his artistic creativity and craftsmanship with examples throughout...
Terry Ray Evans
Aug 4, 2019
Terry Ray Evans, 62, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange followed by a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Groves, Texas, on December 28, 1956, he was the son of James Edward Evans and Nelda Jean...
Anthony "Tony" R. Milazzo
Aug 4, 2019
Anthony “Tony” R. Milazzo, 89, was called to his heavenly reward on August 4, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1930, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended the public school system and graduated from Lake Charles High School, John McNeese Junior College, and Louisiana State University in 1953, receiving a Bachelor of Science with a degree in Accounting and...
Rita K. James
Aug 2, 2019
Rita K. James, 66, of Newton, passed away on August 2, 2019, in Beaumont. A memorial service for Rita will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Newton, Texas. Born in Toomey, Louisiana, on July 4, 1953, she was the daughter of Elbert Leslie King and Eula Priscilla Ozan King. Rita loved plants,...
Cecil Glen McGuire
Aug 1, 2019
Cecil Glen McGuire, 66, of Orange, passed away on August 1, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas. A celebration of Glen’s life will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Glen was born in Orange, Texas on June 25, 1953. He was a 1972 graduate of Bridge...
Lucy "Memaw" Mae Arnold
Jul 29, 2019
Lucy “Memaw” Mae Arnold, 78, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Woodville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Co-officiating will be Pastors Ed Rawls and Charles Miller. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....
Robert "Bob" B. McKay, Jr.
Jul 29, 2019
Robert “Bob” B. McKay, Jr., 71, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 6, 1948, he was the son of...
Delores "Nana" Ann Perry
Jul 29, 2019
Delores “Nana” Ann Perry, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by her family. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Pasadena, Texas,...
Luther Vivian Bennett
Jul 28, 2019
Luther Vivian Bennett, 58, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 28, 2019. He was surrounded by his family after a long and brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Services will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor David Turner of Little Cypress...
Joel Christopher Sterling
Jul 28, 2019
Joel (Joey) Christopher Sterling, 64, died July 28, 2019 at his residence in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Claybar Kelley Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. Born in Alabama on April 23, 1955, Mr. Sterling was a resident...
Levan Myers
Jul 28, 2019
Levan Myers, 96, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2019, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Sanders of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in...
Jan William Bromley
Jul 27, 2019
Jan William Bromley, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...