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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.

Billy Wayne Hester Jr.

Billy Wayne Hester Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Bill passed away peacefully, on March 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1956, in Big Lake, Texas to Billy Wayne Hester, Sr. and Lucille Horton Hester. On Christmas Eve of 1990 he married the love of his life, Martha, and together they had a wonderful life. He hired out to the Union...

Emma Lue Feldman

Emma Lue Feldman

Mar 29, 2024

Emma Lue Feldman

Emma Lue Feldman, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. 

 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Shane Weaver of Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas.

 

Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on...

Jeffrey Lynn Anderson

Jeffrey Lynn Anderson

Mar 29, 2024

Jeffrey was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1964. He was the son of Tommy Lee and Beverly Mathews Anderson. He was a loving, kind, and hard-working person. He never met a stranger that he wouldn’t talk to. Jeff worked at Wilson Warehouse for over 30 years. Jeff enjoyed bowling and watching football, the 49ers were his favorite team....

Harry Oliver Franklin

Harry Oliver Franklin

Mar 28, 2024

Harry Oliver Franklin, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, at his residence in Orange. 

 

The family is holding a memorial service at a later date.

 

Born in Texas City, Texas, on August 27, 1963, he was the son of Albert Lee Franklin and Carrie Inez Sarver Franklin. Harry's passion for working on model airplanes was well-known among his...

Roy David Nance

Roy David Nance

Mar 28, 2024

Roy David Nance, 94 of Beaumont Texas, passed away on March 28th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Funeral Services will be 2:00 Friday April 5th at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 N. 11th St. Beaumont.  Burial will be at Clairette Cemetery at 25271 Highway 6, Hico Texas at 3:00 on Saturday April 6th. 

 

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 at Calder Baptist...

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Mar 28, 2024

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, passed away peacefully at her home in Call, Texas on March 28, 2024.  

 

Patti was born in Orange, Texas on November 21, 1951.     She graduated from West Orange High School in 1970 and 

went on to Tyler Jr. College.  There she was an Apache Belle and performed with the Belles

at Dallas Cowboys football...

Carroll Gene Dupree

Carroll Gene Dupree

Mar 25, 2024

Carroll Gene Dupree

Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 26, 1951, he was the son of Wilfred Dupree and Eva (Logue) Ramos. Carroll was known for his warm and loving personality, always putting his family first. Throughout his life, Carroll had a passion...

Brenda Sue "Honey" Zoch

Brenda Sue "Honey" Zoch

Mar 25, 2024

Brenda Sue Zoch, known affectionately by many as “Honey”, fell asleep in Jesus on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Montgomery, Texas. 

Brenda was born the fourth of six children to Otis Ross and Anna Marie Ferguson on November 22, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas. Ingraining their children with a love of music, a gift for resourcefulness, and a talent for finding the...

Kodi and Karsyn Williams

Kodi and Karsyn Williams

Mar 25, 2024

Kodi and Karsyn Williams 

Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade passed peacefully in the arms of their mother on March 25, 2024. 

 

During their brief time here on Earth, they touched many lives and were loved deeply by their family.  Before they went to meet their Heavenly Father, they were wrapped in the warmth of their parent’s love. Their loved ones are eternally...

Norma "Josephine" Crew

Norma "Josephine" Crew

Mar 23, 2024

Norma Josephine Crew 

 

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God; to them that are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

 

Norma Josephine Crew, age 92, passed away in Austin, Texas, on March 23, 2024. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  

 

Josephine was born November 13, 1931, to Joseph Wesley...

Wayne "Byrd" Warren

Wayne "Byrd" Warren

Mar 22, 2024

Leonard Wayne Warren

Wayne “Byrd” Warren, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Baytown Medical Center.

 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton at noon.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Patricia Wynne Wingate

Patricia Wynne Wingate

Mar 20, 2024

Patricia Wynne Wingate, 74, of Beaumont, died Wednesday March 20 of complications following surgery for cancer on Feb. 6.

 

Patsy was born March 1, 1950, in Orange, and grew up there. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1968, earned her B.A. from Lamar University in 1973, and continued working on an M.A. in History there. As fate would have...

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Mar 19, 2024

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Hospice in the Pines. 

 

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Ambrose Berliew, Sr. and...

Elizabeth "Ann" McLelland

Elizabeth "Ann" McLelland

Mar 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland

Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas. 

 

A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. 

 

Born in Marion County, Texas, on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye A. Wyatt...

Sherri Renee Jones

Sherri Renee Jones

Mar 18, 2024

Sherri Renee Jones

Sherri Renee Jones, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. 

 

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry Godeaux. 

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

 

Born in Groves,...

Russell Allen Roberts

Russell Allen Roberts

Mar 17, 2024

Russell Allen Roberts

Russell Allen Roberts, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 

The family will be holding a memorial service for Russell at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 29, 2024, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange.

 

Born on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Arlon Roy Roberts and Donna Jackson Roberts. In...

Michael T. Lee

Michael T. Lee

Mar 15, 2024

Michael T. Lee

Michael T. Lee, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2024, at home. 

 

Born in Cuero, Texas, on March 15, 1943, she was the daughter of David Towery and Peggy Jo Jones. Michael had a fulfilling career as a librarian in West Orange and Vidor. Michael was known for her warm and welcoming personality, making everyone feel...

Mary Frances Scarborough

Mary Frances Scarborough

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. 

 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Wattie Bickham

Wattie Bickham

Mar 14, 2024

Wattie Bickham

Wattie Bickham, a pillar of faith and strength in this world, is with his family in heaven today. He met the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 90 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Deweyville in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow...

Joel Thomas Freeman

Joel Thomas Freeman

Mar 12, 2024

Joel Thomas Freeman

Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 

A Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. 

 

A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday,...

Billy Wayne Hester Jr.

Billy Wayne Hester Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Bill passed away peacefully, on March 30, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1956, in Big Lake, Texas to Billy Wayne Hester, Sr. and Lucille Horton Hester. On Christmas Eve of 1990 he married the love of his life, Martha, and together they had a wonderful life. He hired out to the Union...

Emma Lue Feldman

Emma Lue Feldman

Mar 29, 2024

Emma Lue Feldman

Emma Lue Feldman, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. 

 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Shane Weaver of Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas.

 

Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on...

Jeffrey Lynn Anderson

Jeffrey Lynn Anderson

Mar 29, 2024

Jeffrey was born in Orange, Texas on July 23, 1964. He was the son of Tommy Lee and Beverly Mathews Anderson. He was a loving, kind, and hard-working person. He never met a stranger that he wouldn’t talk to. Jeff worked at Wilson Warehouse for over 30 years. Jeff enjoyed bowling and watching football, the 49ers were his favorite team....

Harry Oliver Franklin

Harry Oliver Franklin

Mar 28, 2024

Harry Oliver Franklin, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, at his residence in Orange. 

 

The family is holding a memorial service at a later date.

 

Born in Texas City, Texas, on August 27, 1963, he was the son of Albert Lee Franklin and Carrie Inez Sarver Franklin. Harry's passion for working on model airplanes was well-known among his...

Roy David Nance

Roy David Nance

Mar 28, 2024

Roy David Nance, 94 of Beaumont Texas, passed away on March 28th, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Funeral Services will be 2:00 Friday April 5th at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 N. 11th St. Beaumont.  Burial will be at Clairette Cemetery at 25271 Highway 6, Hico Texas at 3:00 on Saturday April 6th. 

 

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 at Calder Baptist...

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Mar 28, 2024

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth

Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, passed away peacefully at her home in Call, Texas on March 28, 2024.  

 

Patti was born in Orange, Texas on November 21, 1951.     She graduated from West Orange High School in 1970 and 

went on to Tyler Jr. College.  There she was an Apache Belle and performed with the Belles

at Dallas Cowboys football...

Carroll Gene Dupree

Carroll Gene Dupree

Mar 25, 2024

Carroll Gene Dupree

Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. 

 

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 26, 1951, he was the son of Wilfred Dupree and Eva (Logue) Ramos. Carroll was known for his warm and loving personality, always putting his family first. Throughout his life, Carroll had a passion...

Brenda Sue "Honey" Zoch

Brenda Sue "Honey" Zoch

Mar 25, 2024

Brenda Sue Zoch, known affectionately by many as “Honey”, fell asleep in Jesus on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Montgomery, Texas. 

Brenda was born the fourth of six children to Otis Ross and Anna Marie Ferguson on November 22, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas. Ingraining their children with a love of music, a gift for resourcefulness, and a talent for finding the...

Kodi and Karsyn Williams

Kodi and Karsyn Williams

Mar 25, 2024

Kodi and Karsyn Williams 

Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade passed peacefully in the arms of their mother on March 25, 2024. 

 

During their brief time here on Earth, they touched many lives and were loved deeply by their family.  Before they went to meet their Heavenly Father, they were wrapped in the warmth of their parent’s love. Their loved ones are eternally...

Norma "Josephine" Crew

Norma "Josephine" Crew

Mar 23, 2024

Norma Josephine Crew 

 

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God; to them that are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

 

Norma Josephine Crew, age 92, passed away in Austin, Texas, on March 23, 2024. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  

 

Josephine was born November 13, 1931, to Joseph Wesley...

Wayne "Byrd" Warren

Wayne "Byrd" Warren

Mar 22, 2024

Leonard Wayne Warren

Wayne “Byrd” Warren, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Baytown Medical Center.

 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton at noon.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Patricia Wynne Wingate

Patricia Wynne Wingate

Mar 20, 2024

Patricia Wynne Wingate, 74, of Beaumont, died Wednesday March 20 of complications following surgery for cancer on Feb. 6.

 

Patsy was born March 1, 1950, in Orange, and grew up there. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1968, earned her B.A. from Lamar University in 1973, and continued working on an M.A. in History there. As fate would have...

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Mar 19, 2024

Barbara Kaye Berliew

Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Hospice in the Pines. 

 

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. 

 

Born in Orange, Texas, on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Ambrose Berliew, Sr. and...

Elizabeth "Ann" McLelland

Elizabeth "Ann" McLelland

Mar 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland

Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas. 

 

A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. 

 

Born in Marion County, Texas, on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye A. Wyatt...

Sherri Renee Jones

Sherri Renee Jones

Mar 18, 2024

Sherri Renee Jones

Sherri Renee Jones, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. 

 

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry Godeaux. 

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

 

Born in Groves,...

Russell Allen Roberts

Russell Allen Roberts

Mar 17, 2024

Russell Allen Roberts

Russell Allen Roberts, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 

The family will be holding a memorial service for Russell at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 29, 2024, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange.

 

Born on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Arlon Roy Roberts and Donna Jackson Roberts. In...

Michael T. Lee

Michael T. Lee

Mar 15, 2024

Michael T. Lee

Michael T. Lee, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2024, at home. 

 

Born in Cuero, Texas, on March 15, 1943, she was the daughter of David Towery and Peggy Jo Jones. Michael had a fulfilling career as a librarian in West Orange and Vidor. Michael was known for her warm and welcoming personality, making everyone feel...

Mary Frances Scarborough

Mary Frances Scarborough

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. 

 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Wattie Bickham

Wattie Bickham

Mar 14, 2024

Wattie Bickham

Wattie Bickham, a pillar of faith and strength in this world, is with his family in heaven today. He met the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 90 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Deweyville in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. Burial will follow...

Joel Thomas Freeman

Joel Thomas Freeman

Mar 12, 2024

Joel Thomas Freeman

Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

 

A Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. 

 

A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday,...

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