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Claybar Funeral Home

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

Memories and Miracles

Memories and Miracles

Dec 13, 2024

Memories and Miracles is a special event we hold for the families who have lost a loved one. If you are unable to attend the service we are holding on December 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. We will be live streaming it, starting at 4:00 p.m. 

Mary Frances Montgomery

Mary Frances Montgomery

Dec 13, 2024

Mary Frances Montgomery

Mary Frances Montgomery, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Orange.  

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. 

Born on September 4, 1942, in Taylor, Texas, she was the daughter of Hilton Carr and...

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire

Dec 7, 2024

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire, born October 25, 2024, became Heavens most beautiful angel when she passed away Dec. 7, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

 She was a beautiful little girl...

Lillie Frances Bourge

Lillie Frances Bourge

Dec 18, 2024

Lillie Frances Bourge

Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...

Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin

Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin

Dec 17, 2024

Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...

James Weldon Trahan

James Weldon Trahan

Dec 15, 2024

James Weldon Trahan

James Weldon Trahan, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the same location. Cremation will follow under the care of Claybar...

Kim Denise Leonard

Kim Denise Leonard

Dec 15, 2024

Kim Denise Leonard, 64, of Orange, passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tony Story. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at...

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Dec 15, 2024

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Sharron Rae Dragulski, 88, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur.  

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Adam Van Arsdale. 

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Debra "Gail" Adams

Debra "Gail" Adams

Dec 13, 2024

Debra “Gail” Adams, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Beaumont. 

 Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 2, 1958, she was the daughter of Mac McMackins and Melva Oliver. In the words of her husband: Gail was a strawberry blonde, lightly freckled beauty that captured my heart for forty years. My wife, friend, partner, nurse, accountant, advisor,...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris

Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris

Dec 13, 2024

Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris

Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris, 70, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Kingwood.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ronnie Hennigan. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow cemetery in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes

Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes

Dec 13, 2024

Maudie “Arlean” Hawkes, Born February 15, 1929, to Willis Shelby Sanders and Carrie Eddie (Moore) Sanders in Otto, Texas. She married Charles William Hawkes on November 26, 1946, in Travis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband and her sons Gary (Marcia), Marshall (Barbara) and her daughter-in-law, Sandra. Her survivors include C. Keith Hawkes (Sandra) and Donna Hawkes....

Michael Creath Wilson

Michael Creath Wilson

Dec 12, 2024

Michael Creath Wilson

Michael Creath Wilson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024, at his home in Orange surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. 

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Dec 10, 2024

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Kimberly Jean Sanders, 59, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Kimberly was born on August 10, 1965, to Edwina Norwood in Dallas, Texas. She loved traveling and spending time with her family, but she especially loved D.J., her chihuahua. She was a member of Powderly Church of God in Paris, Texas. 

She was...

Charles "Red" Ted Leggett

Charles "Red" Ted Leggett

Dec 8, 2024

Charles “Red” Ted Leggett

Charles “Red” Ted Leggett, 66, of Orange Texas passed from this life on December 8, 2024 and is now dancing with heavenly angels. Red was born September 06,1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the middle of 11 children. He was devoted to his loving wife Stephanie of 38 years and their family of 14; Adam and Samantha Leggett and...

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Dec 7, 2024

Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...

Charles Ray Thurman

Charles Ray Thurman

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Ray Thurman, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bubba Thurman. 

 Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

 Born in Orange,...

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price

Dec 2, 2024

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price, 73, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, Texas. She referred to the staff there as being, “as good as gold.” Sandra was a life long resident of Port Arthur, Texas for 72 years. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at...

Jessie Argus Terry

Jessie Argus Terry

Dec 2, 2024

Jessie Argus Terry 

Jessie Argus Terry, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas surrounded by family.  

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Shamrock,...

Billy Reginald Allen

Billy Reginald Allen

Dec 1, 2024

Billy R. Allen

Billy R. Allen, 85, of Orange died Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Houston.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bud Davis, Pastor of Commonground Community Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Old...

Robert Lynn Husband

Robert Lynn Husband

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Lynn Husband, 82, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will be from 10:00am-11:00am Saturday, December 14, 2024, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am at Woodland Baptist Church (1860 W Lucas, Beaumont, TX 77706), with Pastor David Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Baptist Church...

Memories and Miracles

Memories and Miracles

Dec 13, 2024

Memories and Miracles is a special event we hold for the families who have lost a loved one. If you are unable to attend the service we are holding on December 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. We will be live streaming it, starting at 4:00 p.m. 

Mary Frances Montgomery

Mary Frances Montgomery

Dec 13, 2024

Mary Frances Montgomery

Mary Frances Montgomery, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Orange.  

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham. 

Born on September 4, 1942, in Taylor, Texas, she was the daughter of Hilton Carr and...

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire

Dec 7, 2024

Oakleigh Jayde Abshire, born October 25, 2024, became Heavens most beautiful angel when she passed away Dec. 7, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday December 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

 She was a beautiful little girl...

Lillie Frances Bourge

Lillie Frances Bourge

Dec 18, 2024

Lillie Frances Bourge

Lillie Frances Bourge, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Mark Henderson Callahan and Roxie Jane Callahan. Lillie lived a life filled with love, strength, and creativity. After raising her family, she took the bold step of starting...

Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin

Joe "Papa Joe" Edward McGalin

Dec 17, 2024

Joe “Papa Joe” Edward McGalin, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday,...

James Weldon Trahan

James Weldon Trahan

Dec 15, 2024

James Weldon Trahan

James Weldon Trahan, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the same location. Cremation will follow under the care of Claybar...

Kim Denise Leonard

Kim Denise Leonard

Dec 15, 2024

Kim Denise Leonard, 64, of Orange, passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Tony Story. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at...

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Dec 15, 2024

Sharron Rae Dragulski

Sharron Rae Dragulski, 88, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur.  

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Adam Van Arsdale. 

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral...

Debra "Gail" Adams

Debra "Gail" Adams

Dec 13, 2024

Debra “Gail” Adams, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Beaumont. 

 Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 2, 1958, she was the daughter of Mac McMackins and Melva Oliver. In the words of her husband: Gail was a strawberry blonde, lightly freckled beauty that captured my heart for forty years. My wife, friend, partner, nurse, accountant, advisor,...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris

Patricia "Patty" Ann Morris

Dec 13, 2024

Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris

Patricia Ann “Patty” Morris, 70, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, at her home in Kingwood.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Ronnie Hennigan. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow cemetery in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m....

Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes

Maudie "Arlean" Hawkes

Dec 13, 2024

Maudie “Arlean” Hawkes, Born February 15, 1929, to Willis Shelby Sanders and Carrie Eddie (Moore) Sanders in Otto, Texas. She married Charles William Hawkes on November 26, 1946, in Travis, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband and her sons Gary (Marcia), Marshall (Barbara) and her daughter-in-law, Sandra. Her survivors include C. Keith Hawkes (Sandra) and Donna Hawkes....

Michael Creath Wilson

Michael Creath Wilson

Dec 12, 2024

Michael Creath Wilson

Michael Creath Wilson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024, at his home in Orange surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone. 

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home...

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Dec 10, 2024

Kimberly Jean Sanders

Kimberly Jean Sanders, 59, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Kimberly was born on August 10, 1965, to Edwina Norwood in Dallas, Texas. She loved traveling and spending time with her family, but she especially loved D.J., her chihuahua. She was a member of Powderly Church of God in Paris, Texas. 

She was...

Charles "Red" Ted Leggett

Charles "Red" Ted Leggett

Dec 8, 2024

Charles “Red” Ted Leggett

Charles “Red” Ted Leggett, 66, of Orange Texas passed from this life on December 8, 2024 and is now dancing with heavenly angels. Red was born September 06,1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the middle of 11 children. He was devoted to his loving wife Stephanie of 38 years and their family of 14; Adam and Samantha Leggett and...

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Amanda Marie Jugovatz

Dec 7, 2024

Amanda Marie Kitchens Jugovatz, born on July 6, 1926, in Diboll, Tx, transitioned to her heavenly home on December 7, 2024. She was 98 years old.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

 Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...

Charles Ray Thurman

Charles Ray Thurman

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Ray Thurman, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his home in Orange. 

 Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bubba Thurman. 

 Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

 Born in Orange,...

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price

Dec 2, 2024

Sandra Jean Price

Sandra Jean Price, 73, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, Texas. She referred to the staff there as being, “as good as gold.” Sandra was a life long resident of Port Arthur, Texas for 72 years. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at...

Jessie Argus Terry

Jessie Argus Terry

Dec 2, 2024

Jessie Argus Terry 

Jessie Argus Terry, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Kingwood, Texas surrounded by family.  

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. 

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Shamrock,...

Billy Reginald Allen

Billy Reginald Allen

Dec 1, 2024

Billy R. Allen

Billy R. Allen, 85, of Orange died Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Houston.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bud Davis, Pastor of Commonground Community Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Old...

Robert Lynn Husband

Robert Lynn Husband

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Lynn Husband, 82, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will be from 10:00am-11:00am Saturday, December 14, 2024, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am at Woodland Baptist Church (1860 W Lucas, Beaumont, TX 77706), with Pastor David Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Baptist Church...

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