Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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HISTORIC TRIAL OF TRUMP BEGINS Not until mid-afternoon Tuesday did Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors select the first seven jurors for the case, which centers on allegations that the former president falsified documents to cover up a sex scandal involving a porn star. Dozens were dismissed after saying they could not be fair, underscoring the towering task of trying a former president in a city where he is deeply unpopular. The lawyers reached the heart of the s...
Mark David Bennett, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of FM 1406 and Hwy 365 near Winnie. He passed away at the scene on February 21, 2024. He died happy doing the thing he was most passionate about.... taking a "putt" on his new "2023" Aztec Gold Road Glide Harley Davidson. From his youth, Mark had a passion for riding motorcycles that never wavered. He took pleasure in taking the scenic route, exploring new roads whenever and...
Janelle Wallace Ramsey, 77, of Orange, TX, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born to the late Jim and Nellie Salee Wallace on June 3, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, she graduated from the University of Alabama and obtained a Master of Library Science from the University of North Carolina. Her joy in life was to instill the love of reading, serving as a librarian, library director, and media specialist. She was the first professional librarian at the Macon County Public Library in...
Alvin Joseph White, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Vidor, Texas. A.J. was born to Juanita Gonzales and Alvin White Sr. on May 28, 1932, in Orange, Texas. His birth took place at the family’s houseboat on the Sabine River, where his father made his living as a trapper. He spent his life in Orange and graduated from Stark High School in 1950. A.J. enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and married Carolyn Glancey in 1952. He s...
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE—BIG DEAL The much anticipated solar eclipse shifted billions of dollars across the country. The ‘first’ reports came out of Mexico, headed to Texas Hill Country and beyond. The eclipse laid a 100 mile path from Texas to Maine. It was a big deal for small towns that usually lose out to big sporting events in large cities. Unlike other major events, the 2024 total eclipse was a family affair. Families drove or flew together to unknown places throughout the c...
Emma Lue Feldman, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her home in Orangefield. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Shane Weaver of Orange First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on January 4, 1940, she was the daughter of Wilson Boulet and Myrtle Sarver Boulet. Throughout her life, Emma dedicated h...
NEWS AROUND TEXAS Texas is making a lot of news ahead of next Mondays April 8th total solar eclipse. Cities around Texas expect to see a major influx of tourists. Good weather is expected. The Hill Country is a great place to see the eclipse but not the only place. The path of totality is expected to stretch between 108 and 122 miles. There are lots of Texas locations in that wide strip. The First Monday Trade Days, in Canton, this year will be set up for RV and tent camping...
For the first time since 1878, Texans will see their first total solar eclipse next month. Total solar eclipses are rare because the sun, the moon, and the Earth must align such that the moon moves in between the sun and the Earth. Only people who are within the path of totality will be able to see the full effects of the eclipse. The path of totality encompasses a large swath of Texas including the DFW metroplex, Tyler, Austin and the Hill Country, and Del Rio. The eclipse wi...
Wayne “Byrd” Warren, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Baytown Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Newton at noon. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on March 2, 1963, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore and Barbara Jean Roff Moore. Way...
Patti Sue Gresham Goforth, passed away peacefully at her home in Call, Texas on March 28, 2024. Patti was born in Orange, Texas on November 21, 1951. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1970 and went on to Tyler Jr. College. There she was an Apache Belle and performed with the Belles at Dallas Cowboys football games several times. She and several other Belles appeared on the cover of Parade Magazine with Bob Hope. Patti’s mother would frequently drive to Houston t...
Kodi Jane and Karsyn Jade passed peacefully in the arms of their mother on March 25, 2024. During their brief time here on Earth, they touched many lives and were loved deeply by their family. Before they went to meet their Heavenly Father, they were wrapped in the warmth of their parent’s love. Their loved ones are eternally grateful for the special time they had with them. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts. Kodi and Karsyn were gre...
SERVICE TO BE HELD FOR SENATOR PARKER Longtime lawmaker and political titan Carl A. Parker passed away Friday, March 22. He was 89. Parker was born in 1934 in Port Arthur and left home to live elsewhere twice: the first time when he attended law school at the University of Texas — he graduated in 1958 — and the second when he served four years in the U.S. Navy. For more than three decades, he served in the legislature: from 1962 to 1977 in the House of Representatives and fro...
Barbara Kaye Berliew, 68, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Hospice in the Pines. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Ambrose Berliew, Sr. and Georgia (Bilbo) Berliew. Described as very loving and a precious angel on earth, Barbara was known for her deep affection for her...
Russell Allen Roberts, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2024, at his home in Orange. The family will be holding a memorial service for Russell at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 29, 2024, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Born on September 6, 1963, he was the son of Arlon Roy Roberts and Donna Jackson Roberts. In his leisure time, Russell found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, finding solace in nature's beauty....
Sherri Renee Jones, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas. Officiating will be Jerry Godeaux. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Groves, Texas, on March 24, 1960, she was the daughter of William H. Owens and Vivian Lois Freeland Richard. Sherri wa...
Elizabeth “Ann” McLelland, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cedar Creek, Texas. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Marion County, Texas, on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye A. Wyatt Wolaver. Ann was known for her unwavering devotion to her loved ones. Family was at the core of her being, and she found immense joy in sp...
SUPREME COURT PERMITS TEXAS TO ARREST PEOPLE WHO ILLEGALLY CROSS THE BORDER AS LEGAL CLASH CONTINUES The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to start enforcing Senate Bill 4, a new state law that allows Texas police to charge people with illegally entering the state from other countries. The federal government argued that the law is unconstitutional because enforcing immigration laws is a federal responsibility. The legal case is far from over. The case will now go...
Mary Frances Scarborough, 97, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2024, at The Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on August 10,...
Joel Thomas Freeman, 67, of Nederland, peacefully departed this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 7, 1957, Joel was th...
David C. Nimmo, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Amarillo, Texas, on February 20, 1948, he was the son of Alfred and Dana Nimmo. David was a dedicated tournament-level bass...
Earl Paul Johnson, Jr., 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2024, at home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on February 7, 1986, he was the son of Earl Paul Johnson, Sr. and Coleathia “Kristy” (Purcell) Johnson. Earl was the eldest son, the eldest grandson, brother, cousin, and friend to many. He was a kindhearted, old soul. He loved laughing, vid...
YOGI SAYS “IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER” First let me congratulate the winners in the Primary Elections. Those with opponints and those without. After the smoke cleared we ended up with one runoff race in District 21. Our state representative Dave Phelan, who also is speaker of the house, one of the three most powerful offices in state government, finds himself in a runoff with David Covey. Covey, a political unkown from Mauriceville chosen by Attorney Gen. Paxton and Lt. Gov...
Jose Alberto de la Puente, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2024, at home. A Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, on March 20, 1945, he was the son of Jose Carlos de la Puente and Leonor Riveron de la Puente. Alberto was a Naval Architect and Mechanical Engineer with three master’s degrees. He was a brilliant individual who had a passion for his work a...
David Earl Sasser, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2024, at The medical Center in Port Arthur. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on April 18, 1943, he was the son of Earl Franklin Sasser and Laure Clara Davidson Sasser. David served for many years in the United States Air Force before working as an engineer, a career he loved immensely. He also had a passion for travelling to places like Thailand and Malaysia....
L.J. Sonier, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Big Wood Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on July 11, 1935, he was the son of Vores Sonier and...
