Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Donald Wayne Hughes
Jan 27, 2023
Donald Wayne Hughes, 64, of Manvel, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Galveston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 3, 1958, he was the son of Junior Mathis Hughes and Viola Marie (Waldrep) Hughes. Donald spent many years working for the City of Orange before he went on to be employed as a supervisor for the City...
Charles "Chuck" Robert Thompson
Jan 25, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Robert Thompson, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2023, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 29, 1956, he was...
Jerry Dewain Priddy
Jan 24, 2023
Jerry Dewain Priddy Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Josh Sharp. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Gary Michael "Mike" Carnley
Jan 24, 2023
Gary Michael “Mike” Carnley Gary Michael “Mike” Carnley, 79, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 16, 1943, he was the son of David S. Carnley and Mildred Ellis Alborn. Mike was a lifelong resident of Orange and graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School in 1962. After...
Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell
Jan 23, 2023
Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell, 79 years old, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 20, 1943, Ridge is the son of Roy W. and Geneva Seal Sewell. Ridge grew up in Coleman, Texas, where he made a profession of faith at eight years...
William T. "Bill" Hughes
Jan 22, 2023
William T. “Bill” Hughes, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...
Linda Ray Phillips
Jan 22, 2023
Linda Ray Phillips Linda Ray Phillips, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, at the Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Old First...
Eugene Sims
Jan 21, 2023
Eugene Sims, 61, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on January 21, 2023, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Teri Ruth Clouse (Wiggins). Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to...
Severin Anthony Lee
Jan 20, 2023
Severin Anthony Lee, infant, of Orange, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on January 20, 2023. Severin was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 13, 2023. He was the beloved son of Justin and Andrea Lee. From the moment he was knit in the womb he touched the hearts of his family. Severin loved the sounds of his...
Althea Joyce Angelle
Jan 18, 2023
Althea Joyce Angelle Althea Joyce Angelle, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Betty Ann Lyons Hogden
Jan 18, 2023
Betty Ann Lyons Hogden Betty Ann Lyons Hogden, 71, of West Orange, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Orange Train Depot in Orange, Texas. Born in Sugarland, Texas on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of Clifford “Leon”...
Glenn John LaComb
Jan 17, 2023
Glenn John LaComb, 92, passed away on January 17, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. He was born in Orange on October 15, 1930, to parents Leslie Joseph LaComb and Amy Marie Dartez LaComb. He was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School, where he excelled in football. He joined the Marines in 1951 and fought in the Korean...
Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed
Jan 15, 2023
Judy “Faye” Gail Sneed, 63, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green. Burial will...
James Willard Jackson
Jan 14, 2023
James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation...
Harold Rudolph Williams
Jan 13, 2023
Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr. Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...
MaryAnn Zerko
Jan 12, 2023
MaryAnn Zerko, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at...
Linda Peveto Heard
Jan 11, 2023
Linda Peveto Heard Linda Peveto Heard, 83, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas after a battle with dementia. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Linda...
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr. Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School,...
Ray J. Fontenot
Jan 9, 2023
Ray Joseph Fontenot, of Orange, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his home. Ray was born on his family farm on January 5, 1921, in Washington, Louisiana, to parents, R.S. and Ada Brignac Fontenot. He attended and graduated from Washington High School. Ray proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps until...
Charles Wendall Frames
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Wendall Frames Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Donald Wayne Hughes
Jan 27, 2023
Donald Wayne Hughes, 64, of Manvel, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Galveston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 3, 1958, he was the son of Junior Mathis Hughes and Viola Marie (Waldrep) Hughes. Donald spent many years working for the City of Orange before he went on to be employed as a supervisor for the City...
Charles "Chuck" Robert Thompson
Jan 25, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Robert Thompson, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2023, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 29, 1956, he was...
Jerry Dewain Priddy
Jan 24, 2023
Jerry Dewain Priddy Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Josh Sharp. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to...
Gary Michael "Mike" Carnley
Jan 24, 2023
Gary Michael “Mike” Carnley Gary Michael “Mike” Carnley, 79, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 16, 1943, he was the son of David S. Carnley and Mildred Ellis Alborn. Mike was a lifelong resident of Orange and graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High School in 1962. After...
Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell
Jan 23, 2023
Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell Roy Birbridge “Ridge” Sewell, 79 years old, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in San Angelo, Texas, on April 20, 1943, Ridge is the son of Roy W. and Geneva Seal Sewell. Ridge grew up in Coleman, Texas, where he made a profession of faith at eight years...
William T. "Bill" Hughes
Jan 22, 2023
William T. “Bill” Hughes, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2023, in Dayton, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...
Linda Ray Phillips
Jan 22, 2023
Linda Ray Phillips Linda Ray Phillips, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, at the Mid Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at Old First...
Eugene Sims
Jan 21, 2023
Eugene Sims, 61, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on January 21, 2023, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Teri Ruth Clouse (Wiggins). Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to...
Severin Anthony Lee
Jan 20, 2023
Severin Anthony Lee, infant, of Orange, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on January 20, 2023. Severin was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 13, 2023. He was the beloved son of Justin and Andrea Lee. From the moment he was knit in the womb he touched the hearts of his family. Severin loved the sounds of his...
Althea Joyce Angelle
Jan 18, 2023
Althea Joyce Angelle Althea Joyce Angelle, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will...
Betty Ann Lyons Hogden
Jan 18, 2023
Betty Ann Lyons Hogden Betty Ann Lyons Hogden, 71, of West Orange, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Orange Train Depot in Orange, Texas. Born in Sugarland, Texas on February 3, 1951, she was the daughter of Clifford “Leon”...
Glenn John LaComb
Jan 17, 2023
Glenn John LaComb, 92, passed away on January 17, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. He was born in Orange on October 15, 1930, to parents Leslie Joseph LaComb and Amy Marie Dartez LaComb. He was a graduate of Lutcher Stark High School, where he excelled in football. He joined the Marines in 1951 and fought in the Korean...
Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed
Jan 15, 2023
Judy “Faye” Gail Sneed, 63, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green. Burial will...
James Willard Jackson
Jan 14, 2023
James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation...
Harold Rudolph Williams
Jan 13, 2023
Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr. Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home...
MaryAnn Zerko
Jan 12, 2023
MaryAnn Zerko, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at...
Linda Peveto Heard
Jan 11, 2023
Linda Peveto Heard Linda Peveto Heard, 83, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas after a battle with dementia. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday January 15, 2023, in the chapel at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a graveside service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Linda...
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr. Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School,...
Ray J. Fontenot
Jan 9, 2023
Ray Joseph Fontenot, of Orange, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his home. Ray was born on his family farm on January 5, 1921, in Washington, Louisiana, to parents, R.S. and Ada Brignac Fontenot. He attended and graduated from Washington High School. Ray proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps until...
Charles Wendall Frames
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Wendall Frames Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas,...