Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Mary Ann Stanley
May 10, 2018
On May 10, 2018, we lost our beloved Mother, MawMaw 2, Maw Mary and also G maw. She passed away peacefully at home, as she wished, surrounded by her whole family. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at the Old Family Homeplace, 6300 Marshall Willey Road in Mauriceville. The graveside service will be held at 2:00...
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....
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...
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
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
Mary Ann Stanley
May 10, 2018
On May 10, 2018, we lost our beloved Mother, MawMaw 2, Maw Mary and also G maw. She passed away peacefully at home, as she wished, surrounded by her whole family. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, at the Old Family Homeplace, 6300 Marshall Willey Road in Mauriceville. The graveside service will be held at 2:00...
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....
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...
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
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...