Claybar Funeral Home

03/31/2026

Pete Harlan Quast

Pete Harlan Quast, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Inman. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church in Orange. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on January 9, 1963, he...

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03/28/2026

Juan Antonio Cardenas

Juan Antonio Cardenas Jr., de 47 años, de Orange, Texas, falleció el 20 de marzo de 2026. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 10:00 a.m., el martes 31 de marzo de 2026, en Claybar Funeral Home en Orange. Oficiará el diácono Héctor Maldapado. El entierro se realizará posteriormente en Hillcrest Memorial Gardens en Orange La visita será de 3:00 a 9:00 p.m., el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026, en Claybar Funeral Home en Orange, con un...

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03/28/2026

LaVerne Welch McDonald

LaVerne Welch McDonald, 78, of West Orange, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. The visitation will be on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony, pastor of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church and Reverend M.K. Marcantel, pastor of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. An escorted procession to the cemetery will...

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03/25/2026

Christella Casiano

Born in Orange, Texas, on February 18, 1968, she was the daughter of Ernest Casiano and Geraldine "Jerry" (Stewart) Casiano. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Christella’s life was a roller coaster of emotions and events. A woman with a...

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03/25/2026

Regan Michele Taylor

Regan Michelle Taylor, 42 of Bridge City, Texas, was called home on March 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Regan graduated from Bellville High School in 2002. She went on...

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03/23/2026

Mary Telda Gagnon

Mary Gagnon was born on September 26, 1938, in Kaplan, Louisiana, and spent most of her life in Orange, Texas. She passed away on March 21, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

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03/23/2026

Walter Lee Wheeler, Jr.

Walter Lee “Goob” Wheeler, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Houston. There will be a celebration of life to honor Walter at a later date. Born in Longview, Texas, on October 21, 1963, he was the son of Walter Wheeler, Sr. and Marilyn Sandland Wheeler. He was a devoted educator, passionate outdoorsman, and embraced life with enthusiasm and care. Walter was a dedicated instructor at Lamar University, where his commitment to his students and...

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03/23/2026

Ivan Ray Dixson

Ivan Ray Dixson, age 62, was born on December 18, 1963, and passed away on March 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Ivan lived a life defined...

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03/19/2026

🎉 Celebrating 80 Years of Service 🎉

For 80 years, Claybar Funeral Homes has had the honor of serving families across Southeast Texas during life’s most meaningful moments.

Since 1946, our commitment has remained the same — to provide compassionate care, personalized service, and a steady hand when it matters most.

We are deeply grateful for the trust our community has placed in us across generations. It is a privilege we never take for granted.

Here’s to 80 years of service… and many more to come. 💙

03/19/2026

Kenneth Walter Arnold

Kenneth Walter Arnold, 85, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas. A memorial service will be held on April 18, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m., at Enon Baptist Church in Chester, Texas. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1940, he was the son of James Leroy Arnold and Katherine (Bossler) Arnold. Kenneth was a hardworking man, known for his skills...

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03/17/2026

Anne Marie Herrington

Anne Marie Herrington, Age 44, passed away in Los Angeles, California. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Niblett’s Bluff Cemetery. Her family will officiate. Born in Tarrant, Texas, on September 17, 1981, she was the daughter of Charles "Chuck" Patrick Herrington and Mary Catherine Singleton. Annie had a deep appreciation for nature and a gentle, free spirit. She loved open spaces, meaningful conversations, and especially the companionship of dogs. She lived authentically...

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03/16/2026

Dewey Lejeune

Dewey Lejeune, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann and Brother Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Born in...

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