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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Mary Virginia Coleman

Mary Virginia Coleman

Jan 27, 2014

Mary Virginia Coleman (Hawkins), 89, of Beaumont died peacefully January 27 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. She was born to the late Travis Hawkins and Emma McGaughey (King), September 17, 1924, in Vidor. Mary was a graduate of Vidor High School. She was married to the late Billy Russell Coleman. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. Among her many passions...

Faye Williams Bounds

Faye Williams Bounds

Jan 26, 2014

Faye “Sophie” “Budden” Williams Bounds, 86, of Orange, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Charles Roberts. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, also on Saturday. Born in Lufkin on February 8, 1927, Faye was the daughter...

Josephine Barras

Josephine Barras

Jan 24, 2014

Josephine Barras was born in Orange on March 23, 1913 to Joe and Frances LaRussia. Her parents immigrated to the US around the year 1900 from Sicily Italy. Poppa Joe came to the U.S. first and landed in New York and made his way to Orange, Texas. Once settled, he sent for his family, and they entered the U.S. through...

Andi Rodrigue

Andi Rodrigue

Jan 24, 2014

Andi Rodrigue, 50, of Orangefield, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. A private burial will follow. Serving as Pallbearers will be Scott Peveto, Slayde Martin, Dalton Peveto, Kinnley Rodrigue, Matt Wilmore,...

James Freeman

James Freeman

Jan 24, 2014

James M. Freeman, 91, formerly of Beaumont, passed away peacefully January 24, 2014 in Tomball, TX. James was born January 19, 1923 in Silsbee, TX to Lee and Dula Denby Freeman. James lived in Beaumont until moving closer to his son, Larry, about three years ago. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 60 years. During this...

Lionel Daniel Clippa

Lionel Daniel Clippa

Jan 24, 2014

Lionel Daniel Clippa, 90, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jena, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Brady Williams, Mark Spillers, Cody Hogan, Brandon Hogan, Doug Montoya...

Ruby Alexander

Ruby Alexander

Jan 23, 2014

Ruby Alexander, 46, of Orange, was called to heaven on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She had a burning flame that was indistinguishable for love, fun, and friendship. Ruby was born in Mississippi on June 10, 1967. Like her name, she was like a precious stone that stood out to all for her beauty inside and out, and it was hard...

Gerald Wilburn

Gerald Wilburn

Jan 23, 2014

Gerald Wilburn, 75, of the McLewis Community, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church and his brother-in-law, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will...

Erik Blake Rigsby

Erik Blake Rigsby

Jan 22, 2014

Erik Blake Rigsby, 23, of Orange, was brought to the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, January 22, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Cowboy Church on FM 1078 in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Born in Beaumont on January...

Nolan Joseph Devillier

Nolan Joseph Devillier

Jan 22, 2014

Nolan Joseph Devillier, 82, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Serving ass Pallbearers will be...

Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan

Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan

Jan 21, 2014

Funeral services for Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan, 85, of Lumberton, will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Lois Faye Lafitte Morgan was born on November 10, 1928 to E.C....

Johnnie Sage Sr.

Johnnie Sage Sr.

Jan 20, 2014

Johnnie Sage Sr., 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Kramlick, Nicholas Kramlick, Josh Driskill, Curtis Hanson, Paul Kramlick, and...

Cecil Ray Williams

Cecil Ray Williams

Jan 20, 2014

Cecil Ray Williams, 75, of Call and a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died Monday, January 20, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Father Steven Leger officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Visitation...

Melvin "Satch" Pierce

Melvin "Satch" Pierce

Jan 20, 2014

Melvin “Satch” Pierce, of Beaumont, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Port...

Anita Faye Jay

Anita Faye Jay

Jan 18, 2014

Anita Faye Jay, 82, of Orange, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, in her home. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in Soper, Oklahoma, on July 23, 1931, Anita...

Martha Fae Armstrong

Martha Fae Armstrong

Jan 18, 2014

Martha Fae was born in Orange, Texas to Walter Lee Gunstream and Fannie Mae Winfree Gunstream on August 16, 1921. As the first born of three, she embraced the role of “oldest and wisest”, frequently sharing her childhood wisdom with her younger brother and sister. Though her family moved several times throughout her childhood due to her father’s newspaper job,...

Joyce Ann Powell

Joyce Ann Powell

Jan 17, 2014

Joyce Ann Powell, 58, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland. Funeral services will be 10am, Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be...

Jerry Wayne Lopez

Jerry Wayne Lopez

Jan 17, 2014

Jerry Wayne Lopez, 42, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2014, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend W.W. Smith, pastor of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. Born in Port Arthur on June 16, 1971, Jerry was the son of Jerry...

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr.

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr.

Jan 17, 2014

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr., 87, of Kirbyville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Kirbyville. Funeral services will be 11am, Monday, January 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Arkansas, on September 29, 1926, Otis was the son...

Susan King

Susan King

Jan 15, 2014

Susan King, 62, of Vidor passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard Duhon, Lillia Jane Duhon and father-in-law Ed King. She is survived by her husband Larry King Sr, daughter Beth Lisenby, son Larry King Jr, brother James Edward Duhon, mother-in-law Clara King, 4 grand-children, 1 great grandchild on the way, brothers-in-law,...

Mary Virginia Coleman

Mary Virginia Coleman

Jan 27, 2014

Mary Virginia Coleman (Hawkins), 89, of Beaumont died peacefully January 27 at Silsbee Convalescent Center. She was born to the late Travis Hawkins and Emma McGaughey (King), September 17, 1924, in Vidor. Mary was a graduate of Vidor High School. She was married to the late Billy Russell Coleman. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. Among her many passions...

Faye Williams Bounds

Faye Williams Bounds

Jan 26, 2014

Faye “Sophie” “Budden” Williams Bounds, 86, of Orange, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. A Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Charles Roberts. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, also on Saturday. Born in Lufkin on February 8, 1927, Faye was the daughter...

Josephine Barras

Josephine Barras

Jan 24, 2014

Josephine Barras was born in Orange on March 23, 1913 to Joe and Frances LaRussia. Her parents immigrated to the US around the year 1900 from Sicily Italy. Poppa Joe came to the U.S. first and landed in New York and made his way to Orange, Texas. Once settled, he sent for his family, and they entered the U.S. through...

Andi Rodrigue

Andi Rodrigue

Jan 24, 2014

Andi Rodrigue, 50, of Orangefield, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. A private burial will follow. Serving as Pallbearers will be Scott Peveto, Slayde Martin, Dalton Peveto, Kinnley Rodrigue, Matt Wilmore,...

James Freeman

James Freeman

Jan 24, 2014

James M. Freeman, 91, formerly of Beaumont, passed away peacefully January 24, 2014 in Tomball, TX. James was born January 19, 1923 in Silsbee, TX to Lee and Dula Denby Freeman. James lived in Beaumont until moving closer to his son, Larry, about three years ago. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 60 years. During this...

Lionel Daniel Clippa

Lionel Daniel Clippa

Jan 24, 2014

Lionel Daniel Clippa, 90, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014, at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jena, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Brady Williams, Mark Spillers, Cody Hogan, Brandon Hogan, Doug Montoya...

Ruby Alexander

Ruby Alexander

Jan 23, 2014

Ruby Alexander, 46, of Orange, was called to heaven on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She had a burning flame that was indistinguishable for love, fun, and friendship. Ruby was born in Mississippi on June 10, 1967. Like her name, she was like a precious stone that stood out to all for her beauty inside and out, and it was hard...

Gerald Wilburn

Gerald Wilburn

Jan 23, 2014

Gerald Wilburn, 75, of the McLewis Community, died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church and his brother-in-law, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will...

Erik Blake Rigsby

Erik Blake Rigsby

Jan 22, 2014

Erik Blake Rigsby, 23, of Orange, was brought to the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, January 22, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Cowboy Church on FM 1078 in Orange. A gathering of family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Born in Beaumont on January...

Nolan Joseph Devillier

Nolan Joseph Devillier

Jan 22, 2014

Nolan Joseph Devillier, 82, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Serving ass Pallbearers will be...

Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan

Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan

Jan 21, 2014

Funeral services for Lois Fay Lafitte Morgan, 85, of Lumberton, will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Lois Faye Lafitte Morgan was born on November 10, 1928 to E.C....

Johnnie Sage Sr.

Johnnie Sage Sr.

Jan 20, 2014

Johnnie Sage Sr., 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Kramlick, Nicholas Kramlick, Josh Driskill, Curtis Hanson, Paul Kramlick, and...

Cecil Ray Williams

Cecil Ray Williams

Jan 20, 2014

Cecil Ray Williams, 75, of Call and a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died Monday, January 20, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, with Father Steven Leger officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Visitation...

Melvin "Satch" Pierce

Melvin "Satch" Pierce

Jan 20, 2014

Melvin “Satch” Pierce, of Beaumont, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2pm, Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Port...

Anita Faye Jay

Anita Faye Jay

Jan 18, 2014

Anita Faye Jay, 82, of Orange, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, in her home. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Born in Soper, Oklahoma, on July 23, 1931, Anita...

Martha Fae Armstrong

Martha Fae Armstrong

Jan 18, 2014

Martha Fae was born in Orange, Texas to Walter Lee Gunstream and Fannie Mae Winfree Gunstream on August 16, 1921. As the first born of three, she embraced the role of “oldest and wisest”, frequently sharing her childhood wisdom with her younger brother and sister. Though her family moved several times throughout her childhood due to her father’s newspaper job,...

Joyce Ann Powell

Joyce Ann Powell

Jan 17, 2014

Joyce Ann Powell, 58, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland. Funeral services will be 10am, Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will be...

Jerry Wayne Lopez

Jerry Wayne Lopez

Jan 17, 2014

Jerry Wayne Lopez, 42, of Orange, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2014, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend W.W. Smith, pastor of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. Born in Port Arthur on June 16, 1971, Jerry was the son of Jerry...

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr.

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr.

Jan 17, 2014

Otis Oscar Fisher, Jr., 87, of Kirbyville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Kirbyville. Funeral services will be 11am, Monday, January 20, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Sunday at the funeral home. Born in Arkansas, on September 29, 1926, Otis was the son...

Susan King

Susan King

Jan 15, 2014

Susan King, 62, of Vidor passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard Duhon, Lillia Jane Duhon and father-in-law Ed King. She is survived by her husband Larry King Sr, daughter Beth Lisenby, son Larry King Jr, brother James Edward Duhon, mother-in-law Clara King, 4 grand-children, 1 great grandchild on the way, brothers-in-law,...

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