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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor

Sep 20, 2021

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor February 3, 1951 – September 20, 2021 Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor, 70 of Kountze, Texas passed away on September 20, 2021. She was born February 3, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Douglas and Mary (Morgan) Sartin. She is survived by her husband Glenn Armentor of Kountze, Texas; sister Susan Isaac of Beaumont, Texas; daughter Jamie...

Sheral Preston Kay

Sheral Preston Kay

Sep 20, 2021

Sheral Preston Kay, 79, of Bridge City, passed away on September 20, 2021, in Beaumont. Born on November 17, 1941, he was the son of Solomon Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Sheral served bravely in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 195, he owned Kay’s Auto Repair. He adored his...

Emma Dale Nelms

Emma Dale Nelms

Sep 19, 2021

Emma Dale Nelms, 83 of Vidor, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Philip Reed. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will be having food for anyone who would like to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in...

Janet Ann Almaguer

Janet Ann Almaguer

Sep 18, 2021

Janet Almaguer, 66, of Orange, was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, September 18, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Mike Boozer of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from...

Sheila Ilene Thompson

Sheila Ilene Thompson

Sep 18, 2021

Sheila Ilene Thompson, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 18, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be determined later by the family. Born in Port Arthur, on April 7, 1955, Sheila was the daughter of Marvin R. “Sonny” Hurst and Lois (Dorsey) Hurst. Sheila was an amazing mother and a firecracker of a woman with a smile that became her...

Charles David Pirtle

Charles David Pirtle

Sep 18, 2021

Charles David Pirtle, 83, of Hammond-Hessville, IN, passed away of September 18, 2021. Born August 14, 1938. He was an avid fisherman, in which was his hobby that he loved and enjoyed. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and Harris Farms for many years. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy; loving daughter, Julie Long; loving son, Jerry Hughes; and fond...

Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson

Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson

Sep 17, 2021

Dennis Wayne Stephenson, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on September 17, in Beaumont. Dennis Stephenson heard the message of the Gospel and surrendered his life to God and received the Holy Ghost on May 2, 1976. Shortly thereafter, he heeded the call to become a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His call to the ministry stretched over a...

Judith "Judi" Ann Brown

Judith "Judi" Ann Brown

Sep 16, 2021

Judi Brown, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Murry Ray of First United Pentecostal in Bridge City. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on...

Butch Wayne Kiser

Butch Wayne Kiser

Sep 16, 2021

“Butch” Wayne Kiser, 61, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Military Honors will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under...

Myrna Dee Ross

Myrna Dee Ross

Sep 16, 2021

Myrna Dee Ross, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Groves. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 25, 1939, she was the daughter of Nemon Tibbitts and Audrey (Roberts) Tibbitts. Myrna was a stay at home mom...

Donald Wade Perkins

Donald Wade Perkins

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Wade Perkins, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance

Sep 16, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene LaChance, 60, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm for friends and family and the services will start at 2:00. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1961, he was the son of George “Bubba” Byrd and Melva Raye (Cornes) Byrd. He...

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight

Sep 15, 2021

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight, age 48 of Bridge City, Texas passed away in her home surrounded by family, on September 15th, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to honor her & give family & friends an opportunity to share memories & stories. Amanda graduated from Bridge City High School Life Skills in 1995 and...

C.N. Buford

C.N. Buford

Sep 15, 2021

C.N. Buford, 94, of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 15, 2021, in Brenham. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on March 1, 1927, he was the son of Eugene Nelson Buford and Enola (Stelly) Buford. C.N. enjoyed being surrounded by his loved...

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS

Sep 14, 2021

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS, 85, was called home to be with our LORD, September 14, 2021. Amelia was born in North Dakota, May 21, 1936, the 5th child born to William J. and Amelia (Fassel) Kirby. Amelia spent her early years raised with a solid Christian foundation in a farm life setting along with her 3 brothers; Bill, Edward &...

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson

Sep 13, 2021

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson, 91, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021 in his home quietly surrendered by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on May 1, 1930, he was the son of Homer E. Ferguson and Luna Christine Hollis Ferguson. Wayne served bravely in the United States Navy during the Korean war. He worked as the Manager of...

Rosita Orta Reid

Rosita Orta Reid

Sep 13, 2021

Rosita Orta Reid, 81, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021, in Orange. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a...

Geraldine Linker

Geraldine Linker

Sep 12, 2021

Geraldine E. Linker, 94, of Beaumont, passed away on September 12, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p. m., October 7, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Burial to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, on August 6, 1927, Geraldine was the daughter of L.B. and Loretta Elliott. She graduated St. Anthony High...

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier

Sep 12, 2021

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier, left this earth on Sunday, September 12th at 6:10 p.m. to be greeted at Heaven’s gates by Jesus, her Momma, Daddy, Brothers and all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. What a celebration that must have been! She’s longed to be with them for some time now. Becky was born on February...

Edward James Farquhar

Edward James Farquhar

Sep 11, 2021

Edward James Farquhar, 73, of Orange, passed away on September 11, 2021, in Port Arthur. Born in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 1948, he was the son of Georgia Farquhar. Edward was a longtime resident of Orange and worked in construction at the refinineries of Port Arthur. He had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by many...

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor

Sep 20, 2021

Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor February 3, 1951 – September 20, 2021 Gloria Nell Sartin Armentor, 70 of Kountze, Texas passed away on September 20, 2021. She was born February 3, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to Douglas and Mary (Morgan) Sartin. She is survived by her husband Glenn Armentor of Kountze, Texas; sister Susan Isaac of Beaumont, Texas; daughter Jamie...

Sheral Preston Kay

Sheral Preston Kay

Sep 20, 2021

Sheral Preston Kay, 79, of Bridge City, passed away on September 20, 2021, in Beaumont. Born on November 17, 1941, he was the son of Solomon Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Sheral served bravely in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being a member of the Pipefitters Union Local 195, he owned Kay’s Auto Repair. He adored his...

Emma Dale Nelms

Emma Dale Nelms

Sep 19, 2021

Emma Dale Nelms, 83 of Vidor, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Philip Reed. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. The family will be having food for anyone who would like to join them at Calvary Baptist Church in...

Janet Ann Almaguer

Janet Ann Almaguer

Sep 18, 2021

Janet Almaguer, 66, of Orange, was welcomed into heaven in Jesus’ loving arms, September 18, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Mike Boozer of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas. Visitation will be from...

Sheila Ilene Thompson

Sheila Ilene Thompson

Sep 18, 2021

Sheila Ilene Thompson, 66, of Beaumont, passed away on September 18, in Beaumont. Memorial services will be determined later by the family. Born in Port Arthur, on April 7, 1955, Sheila was the daughter of Marvin R. “Sonny” Hurst and Lois (Dorsey) Hurst. Sheila was an amazing mother and a firecracker of a woman with a smile that became her...

Charles David Pirtle

Charles David Pirtle

Sep 18, 2021

Charles David Pirtle, 83, of Hammond-Hessville, IN, passed away of September 18, 2021. Born August 14, 1938. He was an avid fisherman, in which was his hobby that he loved and enjoyed. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and Harris Farms for many years. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy; loving daughter, Julie Long; loving son, Jerry Hughes; and fond...

Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson

Rev Dennis Wayne Stephenson

Sep 17, 2021

Dennis Wayne Stephenson, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on September 17, in Beaumont. Dennis Stephenson heard the message of the Gospel and surrendered his life to God and received the Holy Ghost on May 2, 1976. Shortly thereafter, he heeded the call to become a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His call to the ministry stretched over a...

Judith "Judi" Ann Brown

Judith "Judi" Ann Brown

Sep 16, 2021

Judi Brown, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Murry Ray of First United Pentecostal in Bridge City. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on...

Butch Wayne Kiser

Butch Wayne Kiser

Sep 16, 2021

“Butch” Wayne Kiser, 61, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Military Honors will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be held under...

Myrna Dee Ross

Myrna Dee Ross

Sep 16, 2021

Myrna Dee Ross, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Groves. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 25, 1939, she was the daughter of Nemon Tibbitts and Audrey (Roberts) Tibbitts. Myrna was a stay at home mom...

Donald Wade Perkins

Donald Wade Perkins

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Wade Perkins, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Josh of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene LaChance

Sep 16, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene LaChance, 60, of Orange, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Orange. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm for friends and family and the services will start at 2:00. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1961, he was the son of George “Bubba” Byrd and Melva Raye (Cornes) Byrd. He...

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight

Sep 15, 2021

Amanda Lou Uzzle-Knight, age 48 of Bridge City, Texas passed away in her home surrounded by family, on September 15th, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to honor her & give family & friends an opportunity to share memories & stories. Amanda graduated from Bridge City High School Life Skills in 1995 and...

C.N. Buford

C.N. Buford

Sep 15, 2021

C.N. Buford, 94, of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 15, 2021, in Brenham. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on March 1, 1927, he was the son of Eugene Nelson Buford and Enola (Stelly) Buford. C.N. enjoyed being surrounded by his loved...

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS

Sep 14, 2021

Amelia Mary Dugas OFS, 85, was called home to be with our LORD, September 14, 2021. Amelia was born in North Dakota, May 21, 1936, the 5th child born to William J. and Amelia (Fassel) Kirby. Amelia spent her early years raised with a solid Christian foundation in a farm life setting along with her 3 brothers; Bill, Edward &...

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson

Sep 13, 2021

Wayne Mitchell Ferguson, 91, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021 in his home quietly surrendered by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on May 1, 1930, he was the son of Homer E. Ferguson and Luna Christine Hollis Ferguson. Wayne served bravely in the United States Navy during the Korean war. He worked as the Manager of...

Rosita Orta Reid

Rosita Orta Reid

Sep 13, 2021

Rosita Orta Reid, 81, of Orange, passed away on September 13, 2021, in Orange. A mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a...

Geraldine Linker

Geraldine Linker

Sep 12, 2021

Geraldine E. Linker, 94, of Beaumont, passed away on September 12, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p. m., October 7, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins in Beaumont. Burial to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, on August 6, 1927, Geraldine was the daughter of L.B. and Loretta Elliott. She graduated St. Anthony High...

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier

Sep 12, 2021

Rebecca Ann Talbert Brookshier, left this earth on Sunday, September 12th at 6:10 p.m. to be greeted at Heaven’s gates by Jesus, her Momma, Daddy, Brothers and all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. What a celebration that must have been! She’s longed to be with them for some time now. Becky was born on February...

Edward James Farquhar

Edward James Farquhar

Sep 11, 2021

Edward James Farquhar, 73, of Orange, passed away on September 11, 2021, in Port Arthur. Born in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 1948, he was the son of Georgia Farquhar. Edward was a longtime resident of Orange and worked in construction at the refinineries of Port Arthur. He had a huge heart and will be deeply missed by many...

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