Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Smartphone technology gives donors the option to use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo or PayPal Orange, Texas (November 27, 2023) –The Salvation Army of Orange is making it easy for donors to give at the Red Kettle this Christmas season. Smart chips and QR codes have been added to the Red Kettle signs, providing convenience for shoppers to donate digitally. Donors can easily use their smartphones to "bump" or scan the QR codes, making it more accessible for people who may not c...
Governor Abbott Calls Fourth Special Session Governor Greg Abbott announced Special Session #4 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that began at 5:00 PM on Tuesday. “The Texas Legislature made progress over the past month protecting Texans from forced COVID-19 vaccinations and increasing penalties for human smuggling,” said Governor Abbott. “However, there is more work to be done. I am immediately calling lawmakers back for Special Sessi...
Elwin “Keith” Daniels, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on November 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at West Orange Christian Church in West Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Granger. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 7, 1955, he was the son of Elbert Lee Daniels, Jr and Elsie Faye (Chandler) Daniels. Keith was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was...
Amber Marie Tucker, 31, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Tx. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born on March 18, 1992, she was the daughter of Jerry Murphy and Annie...
WHY THANKSGIVING IS SPECIAL Most adults today remember Thanksgiving as a fun day, plenty of food, turkey, ham, cornbread dressing, cranberries and great deserts. The youngsters, when the weather was good, enjoyed games outdoors with their cousins. The men watched Turkey Day football, while the women cleaned up, chatted and told of new recipes. In our home for 18 years or so, while the children were growing up, we attended the A&M/Texas Thanksgiving Day game, one year at Kyle...
Gary James Chauvin, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Harland Strother. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on August 17, 1965, he was the son of Raymond Thibodeaux and Judy Chauvin. He was later adopted by Jess Chauvin...
JIMBO FISHER-GONE FROM AGGIELAND Texas A&M to spend more than $75 million to fire football coach Jimbo Fisher. Texas A&M University fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, committing itself to spend more than $75 million to buy out his contract and announcing a national search for his replacement. Although the decision was announced on Sunday, one day after the Aggies trounced Mississippi State, 51-10, On the same day, Athletic Director Bjork delivered the news to Fi...
Corbin Breana Green, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas, with a Rosary service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 23, 1998, she was the daughter of Jennifer K...
Lori Lea Weaver, 44, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home, with family by her side, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 10, 2023, at SilverOaks Baptist Church; Pastor Ed Rawls and David Hendricks officiating. Rite of Committal and interment will immediately follow, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to...
Larry ‘Wayne’ Choate, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at The Harbor Hospice Home in Beaumont, Texas. Larry was born on December 25th, 1936, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Alphonse Harry Choate and Hilda Mae Meaux- Choate. Larry then later moved to Prairie View, now Bridge City, Texas. He was a graduate of Stark High Tigers class of 1955. Larry was a retired Air Force Military Police and is a standing member of the Iron Workers Local 125-135 since 196...
Lisa Frances Agerton, 65, was born on August 28, 1958 to Frank and Evelyn Giarratano in Orange, Tx. She gained her beautiful angel wings on October 31, 2023 at her home in Orange, surrounded by loved ones, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. A gathering will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel in Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic...
Rose Marie Cox, 77, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Dalton Ray Thibodeaux and Maidell (Peveto) Scales. Rose was a wonderful and loving lady. She could make anyone laugh and made friends wherever she went. Rose loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She enjoyed to decorate and created the most amazing pieces. Rose touched many hearts over the years and will be...
WE SALUTE THE VETS THAT KEEP US STRONG Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Government offices, banks, etc. will be closed. However many businesses are having sales so it’s a good time to shop. Veterans, past and present, are our true heroes. Many brave souls have died to keep us free. Our country could use more peace and understanding right here at home. There is just too much hatred, disrespect for our country, our leaders and our flag. Too many extremists destroying our fiber i...
Frances “Ann” Peasley, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on February 19, 1935, she...
Jane Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Abilene, Texas on October...
Artie Longron, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1964, he was the son of Arthur Eugene...
Kathleen Mary Sonnier, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Services to honor Kathy will be held at 1:00 PM., on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home; Bro. Steve Kidwell officiating. Rite of committal and interment will immediately follow, at Brown Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to services, at Dorman Funeral Home. On Saturday, May 20, 1972, Kathy was born to Joan Worthy, in Port...
MIKE JOHNSON - N. LOUISIANA BOY GOP SPEAKER New House Speaker Mike Johnson inherits many of the same problems that bedeviled Republican leaders with far more experience. The Louisiana Republican emerged last week from the lower ranks of the House GOP leadership to ascend to speaker. An evangelical Christian who often cites the Bible, Johnson worked as an attorney for anti-abortion and Christian groups before running for office. During his four terms in the House, he has led...
William Dow Wade, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 23, 1936, he was the son of Clayton E. Wade and Lydia (Nerren) Wade. William graduated from Stark High School in 1955. After high school, he went and proudly served in the United States Army, and later worked as a Shift Supervisor at James River. William was a sports fanatic and loved to travel with his son to all the games. He sometimes would hang...
On October 25, 1886, the Texas State Fair opened in Dallas. For 137 years, the Fair has operated in Dallas. During the first State Fair, a rival organization opened the Dallas Exposition at the same time. Both fairs were successful and drew crowds of over 35,000 people a day at the time. Eventually the groups merged and became the State Fair of Texas. The current fair grounds in Fair Park were the original location of the Dallas Exposition. The grounds were expanded in 1936...
Novie Jo Williamson, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her home in Mauriceville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Jody Heckathorn. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on May 13, 1935 she was the daughter of...
Clara O’Neil Odom, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Vidor, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jessie Wright of Caney Creek Open Door Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. B...
Sarah Ann Wilburn Cruse was born on February 10, 1943, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on October 24, 2023. She lost her battle with cancer, but she finished her race. She lived in Honey Island with her parents before moving to Orange, where she graduated from Little Cypress High School. Sarah had numerous jobs, but one of her favorites was preparing students to get their GED, while working at West Orange-Cove CISD. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh Wilburn and...
Tanyau Broox Germany was born November 5, 1964, as the last of four daughters, to Louis and Bettye Germany. She spent her childhood in Glenmora, Louisiana, and later, as an adult, lived in various places: Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and became a Texas resident in 2006, residing in Beaumont, Texas, at the time of her death. Tanyau attended LSU-A and received a BA, in English. She spent several years as a teacher. She was a member of Glenmora Baptist Church. Tanyau...
RANGERS DEFEAT ASTROS The Texas Rangers move on to the World Series starting Friday after defeating the Astros in Game 7. The Houston Astros lost all four home games, winning three on the road. The Rangers also lost all home games but won four on the road to become American League Champs. While Jose Altuve was the spark plug for the Astros, it was the Ranger’s Adolis Garcia who became the American MVP. When Garcia was struck by a 98-mph fastball in Game 5 of this American L...
