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Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Jackie Croley
Jan 15, 2022
Jackie Croley, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 15, 2022, at her home A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Kountze, Texas, on May 3, 1927, she was the daughter of Carl Evans Elliott and Pauline (Dorman) Elliott. Jackie worked as a...
Robbie "Burnell" Waters
Jan 14, 2022
Burnell Waters, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home...
Franklin Clarence Smith
Jan 14, 2022
Franklin Clarence Smith, 82, of Hull, passed away on January 14, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 21, 1939, he was the son of Franklin Smith and Ruth (Palmer) Smith. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and worked for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 for numerous years. Franklin loved...
Burl Caraway
Jan 12, 2022
Burl Caraway transitioned from this life to the next on January 12, 2022. As he would say, “holy mackerel” it was a life well lived with few regrets. Burl was born on September 23, 1941, to the late James Pershing Caraway and Ruth Culver at Hotel Dieu in Beaumont, Texas. Burl’s formative years were shaped by his friendship with his...
Helen E. VanArsdale
Jan 12, 2022
Helen E. VanArsdale, 68, died unexpectedly January 12, 2022, at Southeast Texas Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1954, in St. John’s Newfoundland, daughter of Charlie E. and Eileen (Jones) Fowler. She was married to Johnny Ray VanArsdale and worked at Potter and Wicker and Kroger’s in Orange as a florist and a cake decorator for many years before...
Jennifer Silva
Jan 11, 2022
Jennifer Silva, 73, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 at home. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on July 30, 1948, she was the daughter of Roy Bergeaux and Hannah O. Jeffers Bergeaux. She enjoyed going to different garage sales and seeing what she was able to find. She loved family gatherings and being surrounded by her loved ones. She...
Barbara Kelly
Jan 11, 2022
Barbara Kelly, 93, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 in Port Arthur. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 21, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cope. She moved to Texas after graduating from Mount Union College in Ohio. She became a physical therapist for 41 years, mostly working at the former Orange Memorial Hospital....
Ronald Joseph Trahan
Jan 11, 2022
Ronald Joseph Trahan, 74, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022, at home. Born in Travis County, Texas, on October 21, 1947, he was the son of Renis Trahan and Dorothy Rogers Trahan. Ronald retired from Motiva after many years of hardwork and dedication. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. Holley and Ronald spent many wonderful years...
Gene Don Morgan
Jan 11, 2022
Gene Don Morgan, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service for Gene will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Martin. Burial will follow. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 3, 1927, he was the son of Robert “RT”...
Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway
Jan 10, 2022
Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway, 77, of Orange, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Allmon. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Ann Glidden Fleming
Jan 10, 2022
Ann Glidden Fleming went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. Ann was born January 20, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Leon Glidden Sr. and Georgia Lucille Glidden. She was the 1960 Valedictorian and Football Sweetheart at Little Cypress High School, where she also played basketball. Ann graduated from Lamar University...
William Lynn Ricks
Jan 10, 2022
William Lynn Ricks was born at home on May 26, 1939, in Florien, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2022, after an extended illness. Preceding William in death are his parents, Ruby Louise and JB Ricks. William is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Lesa Giarratano and husband Mike; two granddaughters, Rachel Palombo...
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
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
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...
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...
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.
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....
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...
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...
Jackie Croley
Jan 15, 2022
Jackie Croley, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 15, 2022, at her home A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Kountze, Texas, on May 3, 1927, she was the daughter of Carl Evans Elliott and Pauline (Dorman) Elliott. Jackie worked as a...
Robbie "Burnell" Waters
Jan 14, 2022
Burnell Waters, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home...
Franklin Clarence Smith
Jan 14, 2022
Franklin Clarence Smith, 82, of Hull, passed away on January 14, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 21, 1939, he was the son of Franklin Smith and Ruth (Palmer) Smith. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and worked for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 31 for numerous years. Franklin loved...
Burl Caraway
Jan 12, 2022
Burl Caraway transitioned from this life to the next on January 12, 2022. As he would say, “holy mackerel” it was a life well lived with few regrets. Burl was born on September 23, 1941, to the late James Pershing Caraway and Ruth Culver at Hotel Dieu in Beaumont, Texas. Burl’s formative years were shaped by his friendship with his...
Helen E. VanArsdale
Jan 12, 2022
Helen E. VanArsdale, 68, died unexpectedly January 12, 2022, at Southeast Texas Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1954, in St. John’s Newfoundland, daughter of Charlie E. and Eileen (Jones) Fowler. She was married to Johnny Ray VanArsdale and worked at Potter and Wicker and Kroger’s in Orange as a florist and a cake decorator for many years before...
Jennifer Silva
Jan 11, 2022
Jennifer Silva, 73, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 at home. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on July 30, 1948, she was the daughter of Roy Bergeaux and Hannah O. Jeffers Bergeaux. She enjoyed going to different garage sales and seeing what she was able to find. She loved family gatherings and being surrounded by her loved ones. She...
Barbara Kelly
Jan 11, 2022
Barbara Kelly, 93, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 in Port Arthur. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 21, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cope. She moved to Texas after graduating from Mount Union College in Ohio. She became a physical therapist for 41 years, mostly working at the former Orange Memorial Hospital....
Ronald Joseph Trahan
Jan 11, 2022
Ronald Joseph Trahan, 74, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022, at home. Born in Travis County, Texas, on October 21, 1947, he was the son of Renis Trahan and Dorothy Rogers Trahan. Ronald retired from Motiva after many years of hardwork and dedication. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. Holley and Ronald spent many wonderful years...
Gene Don Morgan
Jan 11, 2022
Gene Don Morgan, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service for Gene will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Martin. Burial will follow. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 3, 1927, he was the son of Robert “RT”...
Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway
Jan 10, 2022
Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway, 77, of Orange, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Allmon. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Ann Glidden Fleming
Jan 10, 2022
Ann Glidden Fleming went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. Ann was born January 20, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Leon Glidden Sr. and Georgia Lucille Glidden. She was the 1960 Valedictorian and Football Sweetheart at Little Cypress High School, where she also played basketball. Ann graduated from Lamar University...
William Lynn Ricks
Jan 10, 2022
William Lynn Ricks was born at home on May 26, 1939, in Florien, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2022, after an extended illness. Preceding William in death are his parents, Ruby Louise and JB Ricks. William is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Lesa Giarratano and husband Mike; two granddaughters, Rachel Palombo...
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
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
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...
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...
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.
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....
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...
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...
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