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Obituaries for

Claybar Funeral Home

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

Melvin Roy McGuire

Melvin Roy McGuire

Apr 28, 2023

Melvin Roy McGuire, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Nicholas Joseph Broussard

Nicholas Joseph Broussard

Apr 27, 2023

Nicholas Joseph Broussard, 80 of West Orange, Texas passed away on April 27, 2023, peacefully at The Medical Center of Southeast, Texas. Born in Rayne, LA on October 20, 1942, he was the son of Blaze Dupre Broussard and Edith (Leger) Broussard. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, stationed in Panama. Nick worked 30 years for...

Robert "Bob" Bienvenu Jr

Robert "Bob" Bienvenu Jr

Apr 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Bienvenu, Jr Robert A. Bienvenu Jr. (Bob), 87, of Beaumont, TX, went to join the Lord and be with his wife Betty Dellene Parish Bienvenu on April 27, 2023. Born in his parent’s home in St. Martinsville, LA, on September 19, 1935, he was the oldest child of Robert A. Bienvenu Sr. and Adolphina Melancon Bienvenu. Bob was...

Edna Ruth James

Edna Ruth James

Apr 27, 2023

Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was...

Henry Leon Miller

Henry Leon Miller

Apr 26, 2023

Henry Leon Miller, a beloved member of the Bridge City, Texas community, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 46, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 19, 1977, in Bastrop, Texas, to Gordon Adolph Miller and Charlene Nina Miller. Henry's passion for golf was evident to all who knew him. He dedicated his life...

Charles Elvin Greene Jr.

Charles Elvin Greene Jr.

Apr 26, 2023

Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene,...

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.

Apr 25, 2023

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr. Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City...

Thomas Lee Harken III

Thomas Lee Harken III

Apr 25, 2023

Thomas (Trace) Lee Harken III passed away Tuesday April 25th 2023. Trace was born in Beaumont Texas on January 5, 1990. He graduated from West Brook High School in 2008 and then attended Lamar University and Texas A&M where he studied business management. Trace loved the service industry and making someones experience a wonderful one. He started out early involved...

C. Delle Bates

C. Delle Bates

Apr 24, 2023

“The most interesting thing about artists is how they live.” ~ Marcel Duchamp Clarence Delle Bates, Jr., known to most as ‘C. Delle,’ was an artist who lived an interesting life. Above all, he was an infinitely loving father and grandfather. C. Delle was known for his sweetness, generosity, kindness, gentleness, curiosity, humility, and grace. To know him was to...

Stacy Lynn Cook

Stacy Lynn Cook

Apr 23, 2023

Stacy Lynn Cook of League City, Texas died on April 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 54. Stacy was born on June 22, 1968 in Orange, Texas. She was the eldest child of a large number of siblings. A wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Stacy was baptized...

Tomalee "Tommy" Drake

Tomalee "Tommy" Drake

Apr 23, 2023

Tomalee (Tommy) Drake passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, after battling COPD and other health problems for many years. Mr. Drake was born November 10, 1944. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas and attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamar University. He volunteered for the National Guard and completed his training at Fort Leonard Wood,...

Claire Marie Smith

Claire Marie Smith

Apr 22, 2023

Claire Marie Smith, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Inurnment will follow at the Memorial Garden of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A gathering of family and friends...

Evelyn Walker Hughes

Evelyn Walker Hughes

Apr 21, 2023

Evelyn Walker Hughes, 91, a former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Wylie, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. The...

Jimmie Lee Roy

Jimmie Lee Roy

Apr 20, 2023

Jimmie Lee Roy Jimmie Lee Roy, 80, of Houston, Texas passed away on April 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery on South 3rd Street in Silsbee, Texas 77656. Officiating will be Chaplain John Bryan. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Sunday, at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee,...

Michael Jude Conway

Michael Jude Conway

Apr 20, 2023

Michael Jude Conway Michael Jude Conway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Born in Alexander, Virginia, on November 27, 1955, he was the son of William D. Conway, Jr. and Pansy (Caillouet) Conway. Michael worked as a shipping supervisor at Georgetown Steel for many years. He loved being outdoors to fish,...

Shirley Marie DeCuir

Shirley Marie DeCuir

Apr 20, 2023

Shirley Marie DeCuir, 93, of Groves, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Barbara Sue Guevara

Barbara Sue Guevara

Apr 20, 2023

Barbara Sue Guevara, 62, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away April 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Claybar...

Emery Lee Trahan

Emery Lee Trahan

Apr 19, 2023

Emery Trahan, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24 at Amelia Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor John Brinlee. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. A visitation will be held prior...

Daniel Dewey Dodson

Daniel Dewey Dodson

Apr 18, 2023

Daniel Dewey Dodson Dan Dodson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A memorial service honoring Dan and his late wife, Joan Dodson, will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will prior to the service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5,...

Robert Wayne Foster

Robert Wayne Foster

Apr 17, 2023

Robert Wayne Foster Robert Wayne Foster, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Dr. Doug Broome of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Melvin Roy McGuire

Melvin Roy McGuire

Apr 28, 2023

Melvin Roy McGuire, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Nicholas Joseph Broussard

Nicholas Joseph Broussard

Apr 27, 2023

Nicholas Joseph Broussard, 80 of West Orange, Texas passed away on April 27, 2023, peacefully at The Medical Center of Southeast, Texas. Born in Rayne, LA on October 20, 1942, he was the son of Blaze Dupre Broussard and Edith (Leger) Broussard. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, stationed in Panama. Nick worked 30 years for...

Robert "Bob" Bienvenu Jr

Robert "Bob" Bienvenu Jr

Apr 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Bienvenu, Jr Robert A. Bienvenu Jr. (Bob), 87, of Beaumont, TX, went to join the Lord and be with his wife Betty Dellene Parish Bienvenu on April 27, 2023. Born in his parent’s home in St. Martinsville, LA, on September 19, 1935, he was the oldest child of Robert A. Bienvenu Sr. and Adolphina Melancon Bienvenu. Bob was...

Edna Ruth James

Edna Ruth James

Apr 27, 2023

Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was...

Henry Leon Miller

Henry Leon Miller

Apr 26, 2023

Henry Leon Miller, a beloved member of the Bridge City, Texas community, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 46, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 19, 1977, in Bastrop, Texas, to Gordon Adolph Miller and Charlene Nina Miller. Henry's passion for golf was evident to all who knew him. He dedicated his life...

Charles Elvin Greene Jr.

Charles Elvin Greene Jr.

Apr 26, 2023

Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene,...

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr.

Apr 25, 2023

Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr. Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City...

Thomas Lee Harken III

Thomas Lee Harken III

Apr 25, 2023

Thomas (Trace) Lee Harken III passed away Tuesday April 25th 2023. Trace was born in Beaumont Texas on January 5, 1990. He graduated from West Brook High School in 2008 and then attended Lamar University and Texas A&M where he studied business management. Trace loved the service industry and making someones experience a wonderful one. He started out early involved...

C. Delle Bates

C. Delle Bates

Apr 24, 2023

“The most interesting thing about artists is how they live.” ~ Marcel Duchamp Clarence Delle Bates, Jr., known to most as ‘C. Delle,’ was an artist who lived an interesting life. Above all, he was an infinitely loving father and grandfather. C. Delle was known for his sweetness, generosity, kindness, gentleness, curiosity, humility, and grace. To know him was to...

Stacy Lynn Cook

Stacy Lynn Cook

Apr 23, 2023

Stacy Lynn Cook of League City, Texas died on April 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 54. Stacy was born on June 22, 1968 in Orange, Texas. She was the eldest child of a large number of siblings. A wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Stacy was baptized...

Tomalee "Tommy" Drake

Tomalee "Tommy" Drake

Apr 23, 2023

Tomalee (Tommy) Drake passed away Sunday April 23, 2023, after battling COPD and other health problems for many years. Mr. Drake was born November 10, 1944. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas and attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamar University. He volunteered for the National Guard and completed his training at Fort Leonard Wood,...

Claire Marie Smith

Claire Marie Smith

Apr 22, 2023

Claire Marie Smith, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Inurnment will follow at the Memorial Garden of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. A gathering of family and friends...

Evelyn Walker Hughes

Evelyn Walker Hughes

Apr 21, 2023

Evelyn Walker Hughes, 91, a former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Wylie, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. The...

Jimmie Lee Roy

Jimmie Lee Roy

Apr 20, 2023

Jimmie Lee Roy Jimmie Lee Roy, 80, of Houston, Texas passed away on April 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery on South 3rd Street in Silsbee, Texas 77656. Officiating will be Chaplain John Bryan. Visitation will be from 1:00pm, Sunday, at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Silsbee,...

Michael Jude Conway

Michael Jude Conway

Apr 20, 2023

Michael Jude Conway Michael Jude Conway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Born in Alexander, Virginia, on November 27, 1955, he was the son of William D. Conway, Jr. and Pansy (Caillouet) Conway. Michael worked as a shipping supervisor at Georgetown Steel for many years. He loved being outdoors to fish,...

Shirley Marie DeCuir

Shirley Marie DeCuir

Apr 20, 2023

Shirley Marie DeCuir, 93, of Groves, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Barbara Sue Guevara

Barbara Sue Guevara

Apr 20, 2023

Barbara Sue Guevara, 62, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away April 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Claybar...

Emery Lee Trahan

Emery Lee Trahan

Apr 19, 2023

Emery Trahan, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24 at Amelia Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor John Brinlee. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. A visitation will be held prior...

Daniel Dewey Dodson

Daniel Dewey Dodson

Apr 18, 2023

Daniel Dewey Dodson Dan Dodson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A memorial service honoring Dan and his late wife, Joan Dodson, will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. A visitation will prior to the service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 5,...

Robert Wayne Foster

Robert Wayne Foster

Apr 17, 2023

Robert Wayne Foster Robert Wayne Foster, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Dr. Doug Broome of First Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

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