Obituaries for
Claybar Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones in Orange, Beaumont, Bridge City, TX.
Nova Dee Strickland
Aug 19, 2021
Nova Dee Strickland, 87, of Mauriceville, passed away on August 19, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Morse Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville....
Samuel "Mitty" Bonner
Aug 19, 2021
Samuel “Mitty” Bonner, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 19, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, August 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,...
Jenny Mui Thanh Vong
Aug 18, 2021
Jenny Mui Thanh Vong, 35, of Bridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Funeral services (Cúng Cơm; Lễ Khiển Điện) will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Monk Minh Nhat of Quang Dien Temple in Bridge City. Burial ceremony (Hạ Huyệt) will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Jimmie Louise James
Aug 18, 2021
Jimmie Louise James, 83, of Orange, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and Reverend J.R. Mathis. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August...
Darlene Moseley
Aug 18, 2021
Darlene Moseley, 75, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Bridge City. A graveside service for Darlene will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Autumns Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Born in Bridge City, Texas, on January 10, 1946, she was the daughter of Merritt Joseph Freeland and Vada Irene (Miller) Freeland. Darlene was...
Johnny Bendy
Aug 17, 2021
Johnny Bendy, 82, of Bridge City, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Billie Jean Sterns Downey
Aug 17, 2021
Billie Jean Sterns Downey, 86, of Bridge City, went home to be with her Lord on August 17, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her beloved children. Born in Sikes, Louisiana, on October 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Quincy and Lessie (Mayes) Sterns. Billie was a long-time resident of Bridge City. Her career included work in the legal...
Sarah E. Hollifield
Aug 17, 2021
Sarah E. Hollifield, 73, of Orange, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Orange. Born in Lacompte, Louisiana, on December 9, 1947, she was the daughter of Curtis Chevalier and Mildred (Goodman) Chevalier. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Mildred Chevalier; husband, Bennie Sherman Hollifield; brother, Ray Chevalier; sister, Millie Paul; and grandson, Triston Hollifield. She...
Nellie Jane Broussard
Aug 16, 2021
Nellie Jane Broussard, 85, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2021, in Orange, TX. A memorial service for Nellie will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to services, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Freeport, Texas, on September...
Norman G. "Tock" Guillot
Aug 16, 2021
Norman G. “Tock” Guillot, 71, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Don Snider. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021 at...
Connie Sue James
Aug 16, 2021
Connie Sue James was born on November 25, 1952 and departed from her loving family on August 16, 2021. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 10:00 a.m., September 4, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Loyd Thurman, pastor of Community Church. She lived her whole life here in southeast Texas where she...
Elmer "Bill" Franklin Cude, Jr.
Aug 15, 2021
Elmer “Bill” Franklin Cude, Jr., 90, of Orange, passed away on August 15, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paul Masters. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Sam "Sammy" Trevino Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Sam Trevino, Jr., 61, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, at Church on the Rock North in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Kristian Omar Montante
Aug 14, 2021
Kristian Omar Montante, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Lumberton. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 24, 1994, he was the son of Stacy Broussard. Kristian was a long-time resident of Beaumont, where he...
Britton Anthony Hamrick
Aug 14, 2021
Britton Anthony Hamrick, 34, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 6, 1987, he was the son of Thomas A. Hamrick, Sr. and Sheila (Demler) Malcolm. Britton worked as a lineman for IBEW Local 2286. He was a talented artist and loved expressing himself through various outlets. Britton...
Rachel Garza
Aug 14, 2021
Rachel “Maw” Garza, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Ernest Brown. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., at Kitchens Cemetery in Zavalla. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Vera Mae Perry
Aug 14, 2021
Vera Mae Perry, 89, of Orange, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Ronnie Ele Gill Sr.
Aug 13, 2021
Ronnie Ele Gill, Sr., 72, of Orange, passed away on August 13, 2021, in Beaumont. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Alma, Georgia, on August 29, 1948, he was the son of James Ruby Gill and Edna (Vickers) Gill. Ronnie proudly and honorably served his...
Regina Alice Gray
Aug 12, 2021
Regina Alice Gray, 72, of Port Neches, passed away on August 12, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Jeff Trahan and Mr. David Osteen. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday,...
Christopher Shon Sterling
Aug 12, 2021
Christopher Shon Sterling Shon Sterling, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Turning Point Church, 3600 N Main St, Vidor, TX 77662 Officiating will be George Gau. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,...
Nova Dee Strickland
Aug 19, 2021
Nova Dee Strickland, 87, of Mauriceville, passed away on August 19, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Morse Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville....
Samuel "Mitty" Bonner
Aug 19, 2021
Samuel “Mitty” Bonner, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 19, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, August 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Rusty Dollar. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday,...
Jenny Mui Thanh Vong
Aug 18, 2021
Jenny Mui Thanh Vong, 35, of Bridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Funeral services (Cúng Cơm; Lễ Khiển Điện) will begin at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Monk Minh Nhat of Quang Dien Temple in Bridge City. Burial ceremony (Hạ Huyệt) will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...
Jimmie Louise James
Aug 18, 2021
Jimmie Louise James, 83, of Orange, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and Reverend J.R. Mathis. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August...
Darlene Moseley
Aug 18, 2021
Darlene Moseley, 75, of Bridge City, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Bridge City. A graveside service for Darlene will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Autumns Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Born in Bridge City, Texas, on January 10, 1946, she was the daughter of Merritt Joseph Freeland and Vada Irene (Miller) Freeland. Darlene was...
Johnny Bendy
Aug 17, 2021
Johnny Bendy, 82, of Bridge City, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral Services will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge...
Billie Jean Sterns Downey
Aug 17, 2021
Billie Jean Sterns Downey, 86, of Bridge City, went home to be with her Lord on August 17, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her beloved children. Born in Sikes, Louisiana, on October 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Quincy and Lessie (Mayes) Sterns. Billie was a long-time resident of Bridge City. Her career included work in the legal...
Sarah E. Hollifield
Aug 17, 2021
Sarah E. Hollifield, 73, of Orange, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Orange. Born in Lacompte, Louisiana, on December 9, 1947, she was the daughter of Curtis Chevalier and Mildred (Goodman) Chevalier. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Mildred Chevalier; husband, Bennie Sherman Hollifield; brother, Ray Chevalier; sister, Millie Paul; and grandson, Triston Hollifield. She...
Nellie Jane Broussard
Aug 16, 2021
Nellie Jane Broussard, 85, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2021, in Orange, TX. A memorial service for Nellie will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to services, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Freeport, Texas, on September...
Norman G. "Tock" Guillot
Aug 16, 2021
Norman G. “Tock” Guillot, 71, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Don Snider. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021 at...
Connie Sue James
Aug 16, 2021
Connie Sue James was born on November 25, 1952 and departed from her loving family on August 16, 2021. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 10:00 a.m., September 4, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Officiating will be Loyd Thurman, pastor of Community Church. She lived her whole life here in southeast Texas where she...
Elmer "Bill" Franklin Cude, Jr.
Aug 15, 2021
Elmer “Bill” Franklin Cude, Jr., 90, of Orange, passed away on August 15, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paul Masters. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Sam "Sammy" Trevino Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Sam Trevino, Jr., 61, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 21, at Church on the Rock North in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Kristian Omar Montante
Aug 14, 2021
Kristian Omar Montante, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Lumberton. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 24, 1994, he was the son of Stacy Broussard. Kristian was a long-time resident of Beaumont, where he...
Britton Anthony Hamrick
Aug 14, 2021
Britton Anthony Hamrick, 34, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 6, 1987, he was the son of Thomas A. Hamrick, Sr. and Sheila (Demler) Malcolm. Britton worked as a lineman for IBEW Local 2286. He was a talented artist and loved expressing himself through various outlets. Britton...
Rachel Garza
Aug 14, 2021
Rachel “Maw” Garza, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Ernest Brown. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., at Kitchens Cemetery in Zavalla. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Vera Mae Perry
Aug 14, 2021
Vera Mae Perry, 89, of Orange, passed away on August 14, 2021, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lloyd Whitman. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Ronnie Ele Gill Sr.
Aug 13, 2021
Ronnie Ele Gill, Sr., 72, of Orange, passed away on August 13, 2021, in Beaumont. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Alma, Georgia, on August 29, 1948, he was the son of James Ruby Gill and Edna (Vickers) Gill. Ronnie proudly and honorably served his...
Regina Alice Gray
Aug 12, 2021
Regina Alice Gray, 72, of Port Neches, passed away on August 12, 2021, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Jeff Trahan and Mr. David Osteen. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday,...
Christopher Shon Sterling
Aug 12, 2021
Christopher Shon Sterling Shon Sterling, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Turning Point Church, 3600 N Main St, Vidor, TX 77662 Officiating will be George Gau. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,...