Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jerral Reid Kay
Feb 4, 2023
Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his...
Kenneth Ray Ballard
Feb 4, 2023
Kenneth Ray Ballard Kenneth Ray Ballard, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 24, 1939, he was the son of Horace Edward Ballard and Dathel (Rettman) Ballard. Kenneth had dedicated his life to The Lord and was a member at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange, Texas. He...
Shirley Stovall Lowe
Feb 4, 2023
Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Mary Rose Granger
Feb 4, 2023
Mary Rose Granger May Rose Granger, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church of Orangefield. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Wilson Hebert and Emma (LeBouf) Hebert. Mary was self-employed...
Efren Pizano
Feb 3, 2023
Efren Pizano, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A visitation to celebrate Efrens’ life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 26, 1961, he was the son of Hilario Pizano and Victoria Guillen. Efren came to the United...
Jimmy Don Stevens
Feb 1, 2023
Jimmy Don Stevens Jimmy Don Stevens Sept. 5, 1950-Feb. 1, 2023 Jimmy Don Stevens, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Jimmy Don was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Orange, the son of Cecile (Ratcliff) Stevens and Billy Stevens. Jimmy Don was a skilled electrician and a master scuba diver....
Brenten Douglas Herring
Jan 31, 2023
Brenten Douglas Herring Brenten Douglas Herring, 28, of Orange, passed away on January 31, 2023, at St. Elizabeth. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will at 1:30 p.m. prior to the service, Tuesday,...
Conner Davis Drake
Jan 31, 2023
Conner Davis Drake Conner Davis Drake, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on January 31, 2023, at home with family. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. prior to the service, Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 31, 1996....
James "Trey" Archie Mudd III
Jan 31, 2023
James “Trey” Archie Mudd III, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2023. A memorial service honoring Trey’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Wright. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...
Marion Jean Raymer
Jan 30, 2023
Marion Jean Raymer, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place from...
Corey James Griffith
Jan 30, 2023
Corey James Griffith Corey James Griffith, 34, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Mississippi. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Tom Rhodes. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
Olaf Halten III
Jan 30, 2023
Olaf Halten III Olaf Halten III, 75, of Atlanta, Texas, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Visitation will take place from 1:00pm-2:00pm Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at First Baptist Church Orange with the funeral service directly following at 2:00pm. Officiating will be Reverend Barry...
Dewie Longmire
Jan 29, 2023
Dewie Longmire, 86, of Orange, Texas, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Carroll Wade Trahan
Jan 28, 2023
Carroll Wade Trahan, 69, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary service...
Jerry Wayne Hughes
Jan 28, 2023
Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at his home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 6, 1959, he was the son of Noble Chester Hughes and Charlie Mae (Mooneyham) Hughes. Jerry was employed at The Sign Doctor in Orange for many years. During his free time, he enjoyed watching football...
Connie Fedrick Clark
Jan 28, 2023
Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A traditional burial will follow at Holland Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Visitation will take place prior to the funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Olga Bates Carroll
Jan 27, 2023
Olga Bates Carroll, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange....
Richard Elvin Deason
Jan 27, 2023
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Richard Elvin Deason, loving father of 3, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in Orange, TX. Richard was born on March 28, 1950, in Deridder, La. to Elvin Deason and Ruth (White) Deason. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1968-1972, receiving The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service...
Glenda Coetta John
Jan 27, 2023
Glenda Coetta John, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Snyder, Oklahoma, on June 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Jeff N. Stradley and Edith (Wheeler) Stradley. Glenda dedicated her life to caring for her family and her home. She is remembered by her loved ones for having a feisty attitude...
Kellyn Jon Miller
Jan 27, 2023
Kellyn Jon Miller, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Orange. Visitation and viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 2, 1997, he was the son of Audra Trahan. Kellyn was naturally good with his hands...
Jerral Reid Kay
Feb 4, 2023
Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his...
Kenneth Ray Ballard
Feb 4, 2023
Kenneth Ray Ballard Kenneth Ray Ballard, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 24, 1939, he was the son of Horace Edward Ballard and Dathel (Rettman) Ballard. Kenneth had dedicated his life to The Lord and was a member at Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange, Texas. He...
Shirley Stovall Lowe
Feb 4, 2023
Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Mary Rose Granger
Feb 4, 2023
Mary Rose Granger May Rose Granger, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Groves, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at United Pentecostal Church of Orangefield. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Wilson Hebert and Emma (LeBouf) Hebert. Mary was self-employed...
Efren Pizano
Feb 3, 2023
Efren Pizano, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A visitation to celebrate Efrens’ life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 26, 1961, he was the son of Hilario Pizano and Victoria Guillen. Efren came to the United...
Jimmy Don Stevens
Feb 1, 2023
Jimmy Don Stevens Jimmy Don Stevens Sept. 5, 1950-Feb. 1, 2023 Jimmy Don Stevens, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Jimmy Don was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Orange, the son of Cecile (Ratcliff) Stevens and Billy Stevens. Jimmy Don was a skilled electrician and a master scuba diver....
Brenten Douglas Herring
Jan 31, 2023
Brenten Douglas Herring Brenten Douglas Herring, 28, of Orange, passed away on January 31, 2023, at St. Elizabeth. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will at 1:30 p.m. prior to the service, Tuesday,...
Conner Davis Drake
Jan 31, 2023
Conner Davis Drake Conner Davis Drake, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on January 31, 2023, at home with family. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. prior to the service, Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 31, 1996....
James "Trey" Archie Mudd III
Jan 31, 2023
James “Trey” Archie Mudd III, 52, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2023. A memorial service honoring Trey’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Wright. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...
Marion Jean Raymer
Jan 30, 2023
Marion Jean Raymer, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place from...
Corey James Griffith
Jan 30, 2023
Corey James Griffith Corey James Griffith, 34, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Mississippi. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Tom Rhodes. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
Olaf Halten III
Jan 30, 2023
Olaf Halten III Olaf Halten III, 75, of Atlanta, Texas, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Visitation will take place from 1:00pm-2:00pm Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at First Baptist Church Orange with the funeral service directly following at 2:00pm. Officiating will be Reverend Barry...
Dewie Longmire
Jan 29, 2023
Dewie Longmire, 86, of Orange, Texas, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
Carroll Wade Trahan
Jan 28, 2023
Carroll Wade Trahan, 69, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary service...
Jerry Wayne Hughes
Jan 28, 2023
Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at his home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 6, 1959, he was the son of Noble Chester Hughes and Charlie Mae (Mooneyham) Hughes. Jerry was employed at The Sign Doctor in Orange for many years. During his free time, he enjoyed watching football...
Connie Fedrick Clark
Jan 28, 2023
Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A traditional burial will follow at Holland Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Visitation will take place prior to the funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...
Olga Bates Carroll
Jan 27, 2023
Olga Bates Carroll, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange....
Richard Elvin Deason
Jan 27, 2023
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Richard Elvin Deason, loving father of 3, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in Orange, TX. Richard was born on March 28, 1950, in Deridder, La. to Elvin Deason and Ruth (White) Deason. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1968-1972, receiving The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service...
Glenda Coetta John
Jan 27, 2023
Glenda Coetta John, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Snyder, Oklahoma, on June 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Jeff N. Stradley and Edith (Wheeler) Stradley. Glenda dedicated her life to caring for her family and her home. She is remembered by her loved ones for having a feisty attitude...
Kellyn Jon Miller
Jan 27, 2023
Kellyn Jon Miller, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Orange. Visitation and viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 2, 1997, he was the son of Audra Trahan. Kellyn was naturally good with his hands...