Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Lucille Marie Nichols, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Texas City, Texas, on March 7, 1953, she was the daughter of Anthony Francis Cantone and Evelyn Conjetta (Spalma) Nichols....
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray established deep roots in the community, where he spent over seven decades of his life. His upbringing fostered enduring friendships,...
LOVE TO MOTHER’S EVERYWHERE Throughout my life, Mother’s Day has always been important to me. Mothers not only carry and give birth, but also nurture us through those formative years but when we skin a knee or fall out of a tree Mom will always make it okay. Her tenderness and motherly love is unmatched. Often it’s when you look back you realize just how important her part was in your development. Sometimes it’s after she is gone, when the big picture fully comes to you. Th...
Danetta Elkins, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Starks, Louisiana, on June 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Sherman Ashworth and Mary Johnson Ashworth. Danetta worked in home healthcare to help provide for her family. She had a passion for knitting doll clothes and creating beautiful baby blankets with her...
Dale Arthur Huston of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Hospital at the age of 87. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, on January 26, 1937, he was the son of Ralph Huston and Carrie Reifsnyder Huston. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was a standout athlete excelling on the football field. His commitment to excellence earned Dale a full athletic scholarship to Bowling Green State University. It was at Bowling Green State where he obtained...
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, 98, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Stonewood Senior Living. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at First United Methodist Church Slade Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. A private family burial will be held prior to the service with military honors provided by Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., prior to the service, Sunday, May 5, 202...
Xavier Charles Nelson, 7 weeks, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Houston. The family will hold a memorial on May 18th, 2024, at Commonground Church in Bridge City at 4pm. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 7, 2024, he was the son of Dondie Nelson and O’Ryann Taylor. He was cherished and awaited with immense love and joy by his family. Our little Simba, had the strength of a lion, and fought so hard, for so long. Although short, X-man captured the h...
RUN OFF—WHO CAN VOTE The Primary runoff election between incumbent Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, and newcomer David Covey is Tuesday, May 28. Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24. Some people seem to be confused as to who is eligible to vote in the runoff. If you voted in the Republican primary, you can vote again. If you voted in the Democratic primary, you can’t vote. If you didn’t vote in either primary, you are free to vote in the runoff. Democrats didn...
On April 21, 1836 the Battle of San Jacinto was fought and won by Sam Houston and the Texas army in a matter of minutes. Only nine Texans were killed while 630 Mexican soldiers died in the battle. Santa Anna was captured after the battle and with the victory, the Republic of Texas began. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. East Texas law enforcement agencies receive grants The Comptroller’s office announced this month it has delivered nearly $126 million in g...
Wynona Ann Johnson, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of T.J. Permenter and Walline Wynona (Clark) Permenter. Wynona dedicated many years of her life working as a lunch lady at Mauriceville Middle School. Her commitment to the students and staff was unwavering, and she was cherished by all who knew her. Wynona enjoyed playing video games and watching...
JUST SAY IT AIN’T SO I’m just having a real hard time accepting that my longtime friend Harry Stephens is gone. Early Sunday morning I glanced down at the ringing phone and seeing Margie Stephens’ name I knew it wouldn’t be good news. I had checked on Harry a few days earlier and had gotten Margie’s cell number to use if I couldn’t reach Harry. She told me he was wearing an oxygen machine full time but was still working at the store five days a week and a half-day on Saturday...
Mary Ann Kennon, 86, of Brookland, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on January 28, 1938, she...
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15. 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a rosary at 1:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on...
Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 26, 1951, he was the son of Wilfred Dupree and Eva (Logue) Ramos. Carroll was known for his warm and loving personality, always putting his family first. Throughout his life, Carroll had a passion for fishing and hunting. He found joy in working on a boat and venturing offshore. One of his proudest accomplishments was his...
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...
