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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Dan G. Dumas

Dan G. Dumas

May 9, 2018

Dan G. Dumas Dan G. Dumas, 91, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on May 9, 2018, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m....

Stephen R. Young

Stephen R. Young

May 7, 2018

Stephen R. Young, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2018, in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John David Creamer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018, at...

Brenda King

Brenda King

May 7, 2018

Brenda King, 77, of Beaumont, passed away on May 7, 2018, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 3:00p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 1:00pm-2:00pm, Wednesday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Sour Lake, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Stanley Ray and...

Thomas "Tommy" Chesley Vaughn, II

Thomas "Tommy" Chesley Vaughn, II

May 7, 2018

Thomas Chesley “Tommy” Vaughn, II Thomas Chesley “Tommy” Vaughn, II, 62, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange with Reverend Keith Tilley officiating. Burial will follow the service at The Cemetery, in Mauriceville, Texas. Visitation will...

Wanda Trahan

Wanda Trahan

May 6, 2018

Wanda Jean Trahan, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2018, in Orange. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Pinehurst, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. An Eastern Star Service will be given by Chapter 214, Order of the Eastern...

Margaret Shaw Pokorney

Margaret Shaw Pokorney

May 6, 2018

Margaret Shaw Pokorney, of Lumberton, Texas was born on July 19, 1918 in New York City and went home to be with her Lord on May 6, 2018, she was 99 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pokorney; daughter, Gail Brigman and grandson, Frederick E. Pokorney. She is survived by her 7 sons, Glenn, Gregory,...

Marion Louise Emenhiser

Marion Louise Emenhiser

May 4, 2018

Marion Louise Emenhiser, 96, of Beaumont was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Beaumont, TX and passed away May 4, 2018 in Beaumont. Mrs. Emenhiser graduated from South Park High school, worked at Lamb’s Printing Co. and was a member of South Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; sisters, Ina Hille, Marguerite Lemieux and brother,...

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.

May 1, 2018

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr. Michael “Mike” Allen, Sr., 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Orange. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield

Apr 30, 2018

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Judy was born on June 26, 1942, in Orange, TX, and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Arnaud; her brothers, Randy Arnaud and Keith Arnaud and her oldest son, Frank Smart. Judy is survived...

Janie L. Vayon

Janie L. Vayon

Apr 29, 2018

Funeral Services for Janie L. Vayon, 88, of Fannett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Vayon was born March 10, 1930 in Fannett, Texas and...

Bobby Joe Brewer

Bobby Joe Brewer

Apr 28, 2018

Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 28, 2018. He was born in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1936, to John D. Brewer and Jimmie L. (Winfree) Brewer. Bobby was the full time unit administrator and honorably served his country as a Command Sergeant Major in the Texas Army National Guard for...

Bessie Shuff Mazzola

Bessie Shuff Mazzola

Apr 26, 2018

Bessie Shuff Mazzola Bessie Shuff Mazzola, 92, of Orange, Texas, went to her heavenly home April 26, 2018, united with her Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph on his 97th birthday. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo....

Bertha Marie Harrison

Bertha Marie Harrison

Apr 25, 2018

Bertha Marie Harrison, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Rick Linebarger. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April...

Betty Ann White

Betty Ann White

Apr 25, 2018

Betty Ann White, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away after her third battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on April 25, 2018. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. The family requests that guests please dress casual and wear...

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner

Apr 24, 2018

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Elmarie Davenport Holt

Elmarie Davenport Holt

Apr 24, 2018

Elmaire Davenport Holt, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish

Apr 22, 2018

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish, 80, of Pinehurst, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2018, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 21, 1937, she was the daughter of Richard Coke Brackin and Hazel (Shires) Brackin. Paula was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren....

Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens

Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens

Apr 21, 2018

Gil would like to let you know his WORK here is done. He received a call on April 21st, an offer he couldn’t refuse, to be reunited with family and friends that he hasn’t seen in a long time. But most importantly to be with Jesus Christ our Lord in his eternal home. Gil’s story started on December 21, 1923....

Lloyd Virgil Hall

Lloyd Virgil Hall

Apr 20, 2018

Lloyd Virgil Hall Lloyd Virgil Hall, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at First Church of Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Ruth Launa Gothia

Ruth Launa Gothia

Apr 20, 2018

Ruth Launa Gothia, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Dan G. Dumas

Dan G. Dumas

May 9, 2018

Dan G. Dumas Dan G. Dumas, 91, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on May 9, 2018, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor David Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m....

Stephen R. Young

Stephen R. Young

May 7, 2018

Stephen R. Young, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2018, in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor John David Creamer. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018, at...

Brenda King

Brenda King

May 7, 2018

Brenda King, 77, of Beaumont, passed away on May 7, 2018, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 3:00p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake. Visitation will be from 1:00pm-2:00pm, Wednesday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Sour Lake, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Stanley Ray and...

Thomas "Tommy" Chesley Vaughn, II

Thomas "Tommy" Chesley Vaughn, II

May 7, 2018

Thomas Chesley “Tommy” Vaughn, II Thomas Chesley “Tommy” Vaughn, II, 62, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange with Reverend Keith Tilley officiating. Burial will follow the service at The Cemetery, in Mauriceville, Texas. Visitation will...

Wanda Trahan

Wanda Trahan

May 6, 2018

Wanda Jean Trahan, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2018, in Orange. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Pinehurst, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. An Eastern Star Service will be given by Chapter 214, Order of the Eastern...

Margaret Shaw Pokorney

Margaret Shaw Pokorney

May 6, 2018

Margaret Shaw Pokorney, of Lumberton, Texas was born on July 19, 1918 in New York City and went home to be with her Lord on May 6, 2018, she was 99 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pokorney; daughter, Gail Brigman and grandson, Frederick E. Pokorney. She is survived by her 7 sons, Glenn, Gregory,...

Marion Louise Emenhiser

Marion Louise Emenhiser

May 4, 2018

Marion Louise Emenhiser, 96, of Beaumont was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Beaumont, TX and passed away May 4, 2018 in Beaumont. Mrs. Emenhiser graduated from South Park High school, worked at Lamb’s Printing Co. and was a member of South Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; sisters, Ina Hille, Marguerite Lemieux and brother,...

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr.

May 1, 2018

Michael LaMarr Allen, Sr. Michael “Mike” Allen, Sr., 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2018, in Orange. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield

Apr 30, 2018

Judy Lanette Arnaud Schoolfield went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Judy was born on June 26, 1942, in Orange, TX, and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Arnaud; her brothers, Randy Arnaud and Keith Arnaud and her oldest son, Frank Smart. Judy is survived...

Janie L. Vayon

Janie L. Vayon

Apr 29, 2018

Funeral Services for Janie L. Vayon, 88, of Fannett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Vayon was born March 10, 1930 in Fannett, Texas and...

Bobby Joe Brewer

Bobby Joe Brewer

Apr 28, 2018

Bobby Joe Brewer, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 28, 2018. He was born in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1936, to John D. Brewer and Jimmie L. (Winfree) Brewer. Bobby was the full time unit administrator and honorably served his country as a Command Sergeant Major in the Texas Army National Guard for...

Bessie Shuff Mazzola

Bessie Shuff Mazzola

Apr 26, 2018

Bessie Shuff Mazzola Bessie Shuff Mazzola, 92, of Orange, Texas, went to her heavenly home April 26, 2018, united with her Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph on his 97th birthday. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo....

Bertha Marie Harrison

Bertha Marie Harrison

Apr 25, 2018

Bertha Marie Harrison, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Rick Linebarger. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April...

Betty Ann White

Betty Ann White

Apr 25, 2018

Betty Ann White, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away after her third battle with cancer, surrounded by her family on April 25, 2018. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520. The family requests that guests please dress casual and wear...

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner

Apr 24, 2018

Julie Ann (Bennett) Bonner, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Chip Anthony of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service...

Elmarie Davenport Holt

Elmarie Davenport Holt

Apr 24, 2018

Elmaire Davenport Holt, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2018, in Houston. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be...

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish

Apr 22, 2018

Paula Kay Brackin Green Parish, 80, of Pinehurst, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2018, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 21, 1937, she was the daughter of Richard Coke Brackin and Hazel (Shires) Brackin. Paula was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren....

Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens

Rojo Gilbert "Gil" Owens

Apr 21, 2018

Gil would like to let you know his WORK here is done. He received a call on April 21st, an offer he couldn’t refuse, to be reunited with family and friends that he hasn’t seen in a long time. But most importantly to be with Jesus Christ our Lord in his eternal home. Gil’s story started on December 21, 1923....

Lloyd Virgil Hall

Lloyd Virgil Hall

Apr 20, 2018

Lloyd Virgil Hall Lloyd Virgil Hall, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at First Church of Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Ruth Launa Gothia

Ruth Launa Gothia

Apr 20, 2018

Ruth Launa Gothia, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...

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