Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Alton Joseph Duhon
Feb 4, 2016
Alton Joseph Duhon Alton Joseph Duhon, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away February 4, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, February 8, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W. W. Smith. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday, at Claybar Funeral...
Donald Stroncheck
Feb 3, 2016
Don Stroncheck, 70, of Bridge City passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Deacon Keith Fontenot will recite the rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Henry...
Sarah Frances Granger
Feb 3, 2016
Sarah Frances Smith Granger, 86, of Orangefield, Texas, took her Heavenly flight to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2016, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Monsignor Francis Conroy. Burial will follow...
Ross Weldon Walker
Feb 2, 2016
Ross Weldon Walker, 78, of Beaumont, passed away on February 2, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1937 in Fastrill, Texas, near Lufkin, to parents Ross and Temple Walker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park....
Ruth LaCombe Pousson
Feb 2, 2016
Ruth LaCombe Pousson Ruth LaCombe Pousson, 84, of Orange, Texas, was lifted into eternal life with her Savior on February 2, 2016, after an illness that she fought with the same incredible strength in which she lived her life. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be...
Jeremiah Spell
Feb 1, 2016
Jeremiah Spell Jeremiah Spell, 37, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry, of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville and Reverend Brad Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery....
Jimmy "Scrap" Hendrix
Jan 31, 2016
Jimmy “Scrap” Hendrix Jimmy “Scrap” Hendrix, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Liz Windham. Military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Bruce Lee Gallet
Jan 31, 2016
Bruce Lee Gallet Bruce Lee Gallet, 45, of West Orange, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his home, after a long illness. Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home, 504 5th St in Orange, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM by Deacon Melvin Payne. A Mass...
Arnold Lee Eaves
Jan 30, 2016
Funeral services for Arnold Lee Eaves, 87, of Beaumont will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Arnold was born June 4, 1928 in Orange, Texas and passed away at his residence January 30, 2016....
Betty Roff
Jan 29, 2016
Betty Lou Roff, 76, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on January 29, 2016 in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Trout Creek Cemetery in Kirbyville. Visitation will be from 5pm-7pm, Monday, February 1st, at...
Catherine Leifeste
Jan 29, 2016
Catherine Lynette Leifeste, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2016, in Nederland. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM. Born in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 1957, she...
Mary McDuff
Jan 28, 2016
Mary Beth McDuff Mary Beth Elizabeth McDuff, 77, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, January 31, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Port Neches. Officiating will be Dr. Wesley Welborn. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be prior to...
Shirley Ann Brandon
Jan 28, 2016
Shirley Ann Brandon, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City....
Gretchen Van Derdoes Boyett
Jan 28, 2016
Mrs. Gretchen Ruth Boyett, 75, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her home in Dallas. She was born January 29, 1940 in Pt. Arthur, Tx to her parents Earl Van Derdoes and Jessie Beatrice Thom Van Derdoes who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Eura (Bob) Boyett. Gretchen and...
Merrilee Rochau
Jan 28, 2016
Merrilee Rochau, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, at her home. Born in Mission City, British Columbia, Canada, on September 7, 1944, she was the daughter of J.W. Harr and Hattie (Faulkner) Muhs. Merrilee was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved her family, her job, and her community. She enjoyed taking care of...
Paul Lowell Boudreaux
Jan 27, 2016
Paul Lowell Boudreaux Paul Lowell Boudreaux, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2016, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00...
Mary Katherine Parker
Jan 27, 2016
Mary Katherine Parker, 76, passed away January 27, 2016 at the Groveton Nursing Home in Groveton, Texas. Mrs. Parker is a former resident of Beaumont, Texas and moved to Groveton in recent years. She was born October 9, 1939 to John Jacob and Eunice Francis (Jaggers) Whittaker. A service celebrating the life of Mrs. Parker will be held Friday, January...
Donald Reid
Jan 27, 2016
Donald Grayson Reid, son of Francis Elizabeth Peveto Reid, passed away January 27th, 2016 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 64 years. He was born November 9th, 1951, in Orange Texas. Donnie is preceded in death by his mother Francis Reid. Although he had no siblings, he was loved as a brother by his first cousins, Cathy and husband...
Gary Sheffield
Jan 25, 2016
Gary Sheffield Gary Wayne Sheffield, 54, of Vidor, passed away on January 25, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning...
Jack Tisdale
Jan 25, 2016
Jack A. Tisdale Jack Arthur Tisdale, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at First Assembly of God in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Robby Holland and Keith Maloy. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00pm. Born in...
Alton Joseph Duhon
Feb 4, 2016
Alton Joseph Duhon Alton Joseph Duhon, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away February 4, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, February 8, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W. W. Smith. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday, at Claybar Funeral...
Donald Stroncheck
Feb 3, 2016
Don Stroncheck, 70, of Bridge City passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Deacon Keith Fontenot will recite the rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Henry...
Sarah Frances Granger
Feb 3, 2016
Sarah Frances Smith Granger, 86, of Orangefield, Texas, took her Heavenly flight to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2016, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield. Officiating will be Monsignor Francis Conroy. Burial will follow...
Ross Weldon Walker
Feb 2, 2016
Ross Weldon Walker, 78, of Beaumont, passed away on February 2, 2016 at his home. He was born August 9, 1937 in Fastrill, Texas, near Lufkin, to parents Ross and Temple Walker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park....
Ruth LaCombe Pousson
Feb 2, 2016
Ruth LaCombe Pousson Ruth LaCombe Pousson, 84, of Orange, Texas, was lifted into eternal life with her Savior on February 2, 2016, after an illness that she fought with the same incredible strength in which she lived her life. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be...
Jeremiah Spell
Feb 1, 2016
Jeremiah Spell Jeremiah Spell, 37, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry, of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville and Reverend Brad Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery....
Jimmy "Scrap" Hendrix
Jan 31, 2016
Jimmy “Scrap” Hendrix Jimmy “Scrap” Hendrix, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Liz Windham. Military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Bruce Lee Gallet
Jan 31, 2016
Bruce Lee Gallet Bruce Lee Gallet, 45, of West Orange, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at his home, after a long illness. Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home, 504 5th St in Orange, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM by Deacon Melvin Payne. A Mass...
Arnold Lee Eaves
Jan 30, 2016
Funeral services for Arnold Lee Eaves, 87, of Beaumont will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Arnold was born June 4, 1928 in Orange, Texas and passed away at his residence January 30, 2016....
Betty Roff
Jan 29, 2016
Betty Lou Roff, 76, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on January 29, 2016 in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Trout Creek Cemetery in Kirbyville. Visitation will be from 5pm-7pm, Monday, February 1st, at...
Catherine Leifeste
Jan 29, 2016
Catherine Lynette Leifeste, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2016, in Nederland. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM. Born in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 1957, she...
Mary McDuff
Jan 28, 2016
Mary Beth McDuff Mary Beth Elizabeth McDuff, 77, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, January 31, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Port Neches. Officiating will be Dr. Wesley Welborn. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be prior to...
Shirley Ann Brandon
Jan 28, 2016
Shirley Ann Brandon, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City....
Gretchen Van Derdoes Boyett
Jan 28, 2016
Mrs. Gretchen Ruth Boyett, 75, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her home in Dallas. She was born January 29, 1940 in Pt. Arthur, Tx to her parents Earl Van Derdoes and Jessie Beatrice Thom Van Derdoes who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Eura (Bob) Boyett. Gretchen and...
Merrilee Rochau
Jan 28, 2016
Merrilee Rochau, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2016, at her home. Born in Mission City, British Columbia, Canada, on September 7, 1944, she was the daughter of J.W. Harr and Hattie (Faulkner) Muhs. Merrilee was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved her family, her job, and her community. She enjoyed taking care of...
Paul Lowell Boudreaux
Jan 27, 2016
Paul Lowell Boudreaux Paul Lowell Boudreaux, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2016, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00...
Mary Katherine Parker
Jan 27, 2016
Mary Katherine Parker, 76, passed away January 27, 2016 at the Groveton Nursing Home in Groveton, Texas. Mrs. Parker is a former resident of Beaumont, Texas and moved to Groveton in recent years. She was born October 9, 1939 to John Jacob and Eunice Francis (Jaggers) Whittaker. A service celebrating the life of Mrs. Parker will be held Friday, January...
Donald Reid
Jan 27, 2016
Donald Grayson Reid, son of Francis Elizabeth Peveto Reid, passed away January 27th, 2016 in Tomball, Texas at the age of 64 years. He was born November 9th, 1951, in Orange Texas. Donnie is preceded in death by his mother Francis Reid. Although he had no siblings, he was loved as a brother by his first cousins, Cathy and husband...
Gary Sheffield
Jan 25, 2016
Gary Sheffield Gary Wayne Sheffield, 54, of Vidor, passed away on January 25, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning...
Jack Tisdale
Jan 25, 2016
Jack A. Tisdale Jack Arthur Tisdale, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at First Assembly of God in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Robby Holland and Keith Maloy. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00pm. Born in...