Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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COURT SAYS TEXAS CAN'T BLOCK FEDERAL AGENTS The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered Texas to allow federal border agents access to the state's border with Mexico, where Texas officials have deployed miles of concertina wire. The order for now, effectively upholds longstanding court rulings that the Constitution gives the federal government sole responsibility for border security. In recent weeks, Shelby Park in Eagle Pass has become the center of a standoff between Texas and...
Cedric Stout, 102 years old, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Leonville, Louisiana, on November 7, 1921, he was...
James Darrell Royer, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on March 14, 1942, he was the son of Adolph Royer and Genevieve (Foux) Royer. Throughout his career, Darrell served as a security guard for Patriots Security. His commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of others was commendable. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Darrell was known for his warm and affectionate nature. He...
Away from the body… at home with our Lord. Robert Joseph Crew, age 93, passed away on January 16, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bobby was born October 16th to Irma and Henry Crew in Orange Texas where he lived and worked his entire life. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School where he excelled at basketball. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, J...
A.G. PAXTON CAMPAIGNS AGAINST SPEAKER DADE PHELAN IN HIS S.E.T. DISTRICT Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up his political revenge tour following his impeachment last year with a visit to the district of House Speaker Dade Phelan. Paxton spent the day in southeast Texas campaigning with David Covey, a GOP activist from the Mauriceville area, who is challenging Phelan in the March primary. The Phelan-led House, including most Republicans, impeached Paxton in May on abuse-of-p...
Robert (Bob, Bobby) was survived by his daughter, Rachel Green her husband Adam, his beloved Grandson, Braylon and Sister, Maryann Hrncir. Along with his Niece Mandhi Scott, her husband Kyle, and their children Elijah and Trinity. Also, his church family, including his best friends, Bobby, Billy, David and Roland, along with Pastor Keith who led his congregation at First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Having been born in Joliet, Illinois and growing up in Texas, how can we tel...
Thomas Michael Brennan, 75, of Zwolle, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Baytown, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 1948, he was the son of Thomas Francis Brennan and Vera Imogene Harris Brennan. Thomas worked at Dupont as a microbiologist for many years. In 1999, he won the Dupont Award. Thomas had many hobbies outside of work that kept him busy. One could often find him pursuing his favorite pastime – fishing. His love for boating went hand in h...
Dorothy Ann Guilhas, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Richard Dale “Bubba” Cheatwood, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13. 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Born in Ora...
Gary Keith Fontenot, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal, Cap Hollier, and Rick Trahan. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 22, 1953, he was the son of Cliff Joseph and...
DEMOCRACY ON NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT The nation faces an unprecedented threat to our democracy that thousands of young men and women gave their lives to protect. Former president Donald J. Trump, a pathological liar is actively plotting to overthrow American democracy. He makes no secret of it and his desire to be a dictator. He calls the free press the “enemy of the people.” He advocates discarding lawful ballots. Remember Hitler did not come to power in a coup. Remember Tru...
Sylvia Ruth McNamara Lanning, age 86, passed into the arms of Jesus from her home in Spring, Texas on Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 28, 1937, in Orange, Texas, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Stephen Lilly. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00...
Alfred Lavail Perkins, 76, of Orange, passed away on January 5, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on September 11, 1947, he was the son of Willard Perkins and Stella Mae (Verdine) Perkins. Alfred began his career as an insulator and dedicated many years to honing his craft. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alfred's true legacy lies in the love he shared with his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Katie and a caring father to...
Patricia Ann Hudson passed away peacefully at her home in Orange on December 23, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1935, to parents Leander Chauffepied and Grace Miller Linder. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. In addition to being a devoted mother and homemaker, she also ran a daycare and worked for her church for many years. She was a very charitable person who donated to several charities. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents,...
Clifton Lavon Dorsey, Sr. of Bridge City, Texas passed from this life into the portals of heaven, December 31, 2023. He was born to Amos Leonard Dorsey and Vira Parrish Dorsey in East Texas, October 10, 1933. Known as “Bill” to family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents A. L. and Vira Dorsey, stepmother, Lula Simmons Dorsey and by the love of his life, Moyse Sellers Dorsey. She passed just nine months prior to his death. He is survived by two sons, Clifton Lav...
Brandon D. Willingham died on January 3rd, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was known for his practical jokes and funny disposition. He suffered a lifetime of diabetes and later in life kidney failure. Brandon was born in Sheffield, Alabama in 1964. He shared an adventurous life with his friends, never failing a dare and never backing down from leading the "boys" to do more. He met the love of his life Denise, in 1989, and never looked back. They shared 2...
8 ARRIVES I pray the people will make the right choice in the 2024 presidential election. I agree we have two old men running but one is very disturbed and dangerous to our democracy. I’m surprised by the polling of women in this country that Nikki Haley is not doing better in the polls because her major opponent has so many negative issues plus he appointed the majority judges on the Supreme Court that did away with Rowe vs. Wade after 50 years. I pray that this is not the...
Irene Marie Stevens, 96, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with...
Linda Lee Currie, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 3, 1941,...
Mary Ruth Brown Frazier, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 6, 1940, she was...
Nancy Susan Chester Monson Martin of Orange passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Nancy, lovingly known to everyone as Sue, was born on...
7 FADES INTO HISTORY Well, we’ve come to the end of another year. 2023 went by with rapid speed. The weeks and months just ran into one another. I don’t recall a year passing so fast. Maybe it’s because I kept my nose to the grindstone. *****Nationally, we’re ending the year on a high note. The stock market is at an all-time high. I’m really optimistic about 2024. I see a boom because of rising companies launching initial public offerings, potentially creating over 14 m...
Kenneth Lee Dupuis, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Green. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery (On County Road 062 Jasper, Texas off of Hwy 255 Sam Rayburn Pkwy) at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Claybar...
Roberta Draughn, a long-time resident of Bridge City, Texas, and formerly of North Bend, Ohio, died on December 12, 2023. Roberta was born on October 17, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to Clifford Robert Meyer and Francis Parcher. Roberta spent her early life in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio areas. Roberta was a beautician by trade and a mother by choice. Roberta met, married, and began a family with the love of her life, Steve Nelson Draughn. They had been married for 55 years at...
David Huerta was born on March 22nd, 1969, in Orange, Texas, to Daniel Huerta Sr. and Cristela Riojas Huerta and died Thursday, December 7th, 2023, in Houston. Texas David embarked on his journey with the Lord around 23 years ago, dedicating his time, mind, and soul to spread the word of God to anyone who would listen During his time among family and friends, he married his best friend and love, Belinda Pesina Huerta, and raised three sons. David Huerta built his small...
