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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Joe Prentice Elam

Joe Prentice Elam

Jan 8, 2022

Joe Prentice Elam, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on January 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Anderson and Mel Erwin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Jan 7, 2022

Glenn Darrell Snipes, 58, of Orange, passed away January 7, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jonathan Snipes. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 1963, he was the son of Cleo Snipes and Jessie Snipes. Glenn worked as a Lieutenant for...

Jean Jepson Baker

Jean Jepson Baker

Jan 7, 2022

Jean Jepson Baker, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on January 7, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 9, 1928, she was the daughter of Dick Jepson and Myrtis (Leight) Jepson. Jean taught swimming lessons for the YMCA as...

Billy Gary Pollard

Billy Gary Pollard

Jan 6, 2022

Billy Gary Pollard, 75, of Gist, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Terry Wayne Schexnider Jr.

Terry Wayne Schexnider Jr.

Jan 6, 2022

Terry Wayne Schexnider, Jr., 37, of Beaumont, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held Monday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Ossuary. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 28, 1984, he was the son of Terry Wayne Schexnider, Sr. and Linda Frances (Busby) Hilliard. Terry graduated from Orangefield Highschool....

Michael DeRouen

Michael DeRouen

Jan 6, 2022

Michael “Mike” Gregory DeRouen, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his loving wife Dianne; his angel as he often called her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Memory...

Federico Chavez Guerra

Federico Chavez Guerra

Jan 5, 2022

Federico Chavez Guerra, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, with a rosary starting at 6:30...

Betty Lou Brashear

Betty Lou Brashear

Jan 5, 2022

Betty Lou Brashear was born on February 26, 1937 and went to be with her loving Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Services will be on Thursday, January 13 at 2:30pm at North Orange Baptist Church, in the sanctuary. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the services. Officiating...

George Raymond Peery

George Raymond Peery

Jan 5, 2022

George Raymond Peery, 86, of Bridge City, passed away on January 5, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burrial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, TX. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Jan 4, 2022

Bobby and Emily Duncan Emily Duncan, 80, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, with her beloved husband Bobby Duncan, 84, joining her side in heaven on January 4, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will...

James Shirley Donnaud

James Shirley Donnaud

Jan 3, 2022

James Shirley Donnaud, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service for James will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, he was the son of Charles A. Donnaud and Theo (Brilleaux) Donnaud. James, known by most as “Nutsy” or “Mr. Don”, served bravely in the Army...

Catherine Marie Phillips

Catherine Marie Phillips

Jan 3, 2022

Catherine Marie “Tootsie” (Novosel) Phillips Catherine Marie (Novosel) Phillips departed her loving family on January 3, 2022, at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont, TX. She was a sweet, kind and loving mother, daughter and wife. Catherine will always be remembered as a loving mother, teacher, mentor and friend. She loved her family and made many sacrifices throughout her life for...

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Jan 3, 2022

Velma Agnes Villanoueva, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Beaumont surrounded by her two sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, on Sunday. Born in Morse, Louisiana...

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Jan 2, 2022

Daisy “Vianna” Miller, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 2, 2022, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery in Bon Wier. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022,...

Leticia Ozan

Leticia Ozan

Jan 1, 2022

Leticia Ozan, 59, of Beaumont, passed away on January 1, 2022, at her home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Friendship Cemetery in Roganville, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 17, 1962, she was the daughter of Don Busby and Laura Sikes. Leticia was loved deeply during her time...

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer

Jan 1, 2022

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer was born January 17, 1938 and passed away peacefully in the early morning on January 1, 2022 at her home in Beaumont, Texas. To honor her memory, visitation will be held Wednesday January, 5th 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be held at Wesley United...

Shane Edward Tesch

Shane Edward Tesch

Jan 1, 2022

Shane Tesch, 43, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Jan 1, 2022

Dorothy Lynne Hudson, 75, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Murray Ray officiating. Born in Colorado City, Texas, on August 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Howard Johnston and Arlene (Summers) Johnston. Dorothy was...

Melva C. Provost Wiltz

Melva C. Provost Wiltz

Dec 31, 2021

Melva “Mutt” Wiltz, 71, of Port Arthur, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on January 31, 1950, she was the daughter to the late Louis Provost Sr. and Melva Broussard Provost. She was known as “Mutt” by all her loving family. On March 15, 1968, she married the late Arthur Charles Jr. and had...

LaVerne S. Baldwin

LaVerne S. Baldwin

Dec 31, 2021

LaVerne S. Baldwin, 92, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, at her son’s home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be at...

Joe Prentice Elam

Joe Prentice Elam

Jan 8, 2022

Joe Prentice Elam, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on January 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mike Anderson and Mel Erwin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Glenn Darrell Snipes

Jan 7, 2022

Glenn Darrell Snipes, 58, of Orange, passed away January 7, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Jonathan Snipes. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 1963, he was the son of Cleo Snipes and Jessie Snipes. Glenn worked as a Lieutenant for...

Jean Jepson Baker

Jean Jepson Baker

Jan 7, 2022

Jean Jepson Baker, 93, of Beaumont, passed away on January 7, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 9, 1928, she was the daughter of Dick Jepson and Myrtis (Leight) Jepson. Jean taught swimming lessons for the YMCA as...

Billy Gary Pollard

Billy Gary Pollard

Jan 6, 2022

Billy Gary Pollard, 75, of Gist, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange....

Terry Wayne Schexnider Jr.

Terry Wayne Schexnider Jr.

Jan 6, 2022

Terry Wayne Schexnider, Jr., 37, of Beaumont, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held Monday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Ossuary. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 28, 1984, he was the son of Terry Wayne Schexnider, Sr. and Linda Frances (Busby) Hilliard. Terry graduated from Orangefield Highschool....

Michael DeRouen

Michael DeRouen

Jan 6, 2022

Michael “Mike” Gregory DeRouen, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his loving wife Dianne; his angel as he often called her. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Memory...

Federico Chavez Guerra

Federico Chavez Guerra

Jan 5, 2022

Federico Chavez Guerra, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, with a rosary starting at 6:30...

Betty Lou Brashear

Betty Lou Brashear

Jan 5, 2022

Betty Lou Brashear was born on February 26, 1937 and went to be with her loving Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Services will be on Thursday, January 13 at 2:30pm at North Orange Baptist Church, in the sanctuary. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the services. Officiating...

George Raymond Peery

George Raymond Peery

Jan 5, 2022

George Raymond Peery, 86, of Bridge City, passed away on January 5, 2022, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burrial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, TX. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home...

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Bobby and Emily Duncan

Jan 4, 2022

Bobby and Emily Duncan Emily Duncan, 80, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, with her beloved husband Bobby Duncan, 84, joining her side in heaven on January 4, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will...

James Shirley Donnaud

James Shirley Donnaud

Jan 3, 2022

James Shirley Donnaud, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service for James will be held at a later date. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 28, 1927, he was the son of Charles A. Donnaud and Theo (Brilleaux) Donnaud. James, known by most as “Nutsy” or “Mr. Don”, served bravely in the Army...

Catherine Marie Phillips

Catherine Marie Phillips

Jan 3, 2022

Catherine Marie “Tootsie” (Novosel) Phillips Catherine Marie (Novosel) Phillips departed her loving family on January 3, 2022, at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont, TX. She was a sweet, kind and loving mother, daughter and wife. Catherine will always be remembered as a loving mother, teacher, mentor and friend. She loved her family and made many sacrifices throughout her life for...

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Velma Agnes Villanoueva

Jan 3, 2022

Velma Agnes Villanoueva, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Beaumont surrounded by her two sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, on Sunday. Born in Morse, Louisiana...

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Daisy "Vianna" Miller

Jan 2, 2022

Daisy “Vianna” Miller, 86, of Orange, passed away on January 2, 2022, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery in Bon Wier. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022,...

Leticia Ozan

Leticia Ozan

Jan 1, 2022

Leticia Ozan, 59, of Beaumont, passed away on January 1, 2022, at her home in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Friendship Cemetery in Roganville, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 17, 1962, she was the daughter of Don Busby and Laura Sikes. Leticia was loved deeply during her time...

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer

Jan 1, 2022

Lynda Gayle Wainwright Follmer was born January 17, 1938 and passed away peacefully in the early morning on January 1, 2022 at her home in Beaumont, Texas. To honor her memory, visitation will be held Wednesday January, 5th 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be held at Wesley United...

Shane Edward Tesch

Shane Edward Tesch

Jan 1, 2022

Shane Tesch, 43, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Lance Faulkner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City....

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Dorothy Lynne Hudson

Jan 1, 2022

Dorothy Lynne Hudson, 75, of Orange, passed away on January 1, 2022, in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery with Brother Murray Ray officiating. Born in Colorado City, Texas, on August 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Howard Johnston and Arlene (Summers) Johnston. Dorothy was...

Melva C. Provost Wiltz

Melva C. Provost Wiltz

Dec 31, 2021

Melva “Mutt” Wiltz, 71, of Port Arthur, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Beaumont. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on January 31, 1950, she was the daughter to the late Louis Provost Sr. and Melva Broussard Provost. She was known as “Mutt” by all her loving family. On March 15, 1968, she married the late Arthur Charles Jr. and had...

LaVerne S. Baldwin

LaVerne S. Baldwin

Dec 31, 2021

LaVerne S. Baldwin, 92, of Orange, passed away on December 31, 2021, at her son’s home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be at...

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