Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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CIVIL WAR IN GOP- SPEAKER McCARTHY OUSTED Republican Kevin McCarthy’s deal with hardline House conservatives that handed him the speaker’s gavel in January unraveled on Tuesday as those same right-wing rebels, shoved him out of the seat. McCarthy’s 269-day reign as speaker was ended by a 216-210 vote, a move that has no marker in modern history and paralyzes Congress for the time being. The rebellion, led by conservative hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has roiled the House...
It’s officially fall! September 22 marked the official start of autumn. Hopefully that means some cooler weather. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Port Arthur LNG obtains approval to expand gas plant project The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the permit that authorizes the Port Arthur Liquid Natural Gas plant project to expand into Phase 2, including the addition of two liquification trains capable of producing up to 13 million tons per a...
Renee Ann Montondon-Ihle, 61, of Port Arthur, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1962 in Port Arthur, to J.R. “Rusty” Montondon and Antoinette “Netsy” Montondon. Renee graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1980. Renee was known for her love of decorating, antiquing, flowers, gardening, and reading a good thriller. Renee would never be caught without her signature red lipstick and all her accessories. Survivors include her husband...
Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil, Louisiana, on February 3, 1939, he was the son of Percy Ray Lanier and Pharbia Gill Lanier. Willard was an outdoor enthusiast. His favorite hobbies...
Barbara Joan (Davis) Truncale, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Clay...
Margie Lee Schultz, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Saturday September 30, 2023, from 9-11am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch. Born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on May 11, 1933, Margie was the daughter of Raymond Hubert Grierson and Jennie Victoria Goode...
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm on January 12, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas. The youngest of four, Bill enlivened the lives of his siblings through pranks, sarcasm, picking, and ‘br...
Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in Port Arthur, where she taught 2nd grade Sunday School. Upon moving to Bridge City, TX in 1976, she moved her membership to...
Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 13, 1977, he was the son of Melvin Boyett,...
PHELAN RESPONSES TO CALL FOR REGISTRATION In a nearly unanimous vote, the leaders of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) approved a resolution Saturday calling on the speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, to resign. Phelan has no plans to resign. He remains resolute in his support for impeaching Paxton, whom he continues to argue is corrupt. He issued a statement after the Senate voted to acquit Paxton, saying the Senate didn’t do its job and the process of Repu...
Darren “Dagwood” Wilson, 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 25, 1967, he was the son of John Lee Wilson and Jerry Gwen (Stewart) Wilson. Darren married Lisa on August 3, 1991, and had two wonderful sons Hunter and Tanner that he adored. He loved bow hunting, fishing, and baseball. Darren coached Little League Baseball for 13 years and was loved by many people and players he coached. He was a loving father, husband, and friend to many. Darren was a h...
Laura Kay Justice, 53, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will begin at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Port Neches Park Pavilion in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 16, 1969, she was the daughter of Roland Willis Kennedy, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Hunt) Stewart. Laura devoted her time to making sure her home and children were always taken care of. She loved her family deeply, especially...
Gerald Lee Bird (Preacher), 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully in Cloudcroft, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Sugarland, Texas, on November 8, 1931, he was the son of Lee Henry Bird and Jessie...
Jennifer Ann Brown Burleigh, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Focused Care Nursing Facility in Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held beginning at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas on December 28, 1946, Jennifer was the daughter of William Pate “Buster” Brown Jr. and Willie Pearl Thibodeaux. She spent her childhood attending Little Cypress School where she graduated a...
Rodney Earl Bellett, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on January 15, 1947, he was the son of James Chester Bellett and Marie (Sexton) Bellett. Rodney proudly...
Sandra Ruth Dobranski, age 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 and is resting peacefully . A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. A visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Sandra was born in Orange, TX and was a 1960 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School. She later met Robert Dobranski while he was serving in the Navy stationed at the Orange Naval Base. They...
Anthony Joseph Lucia, Jr. 67, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, peacefully at his home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 17, 1956, he was the son of Anthony Joseph Lucia, Sr. and Josie Sherville Lucia. Growing up Anthony was a very determined worker. His first job at the age of 16 was delivering the paper on his motorcycle, but only on the most pretty days. Now, on days the weather was bad, you can best bet he was dragging his...
Frankie Lonadier, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2023, at her home. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on June 3, 1930, she was the daughter of Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve Sullivan, Jr. and Lela Bond Sullivan. Frankie married Aurbin Earl Lonadier in 1948 and settled in Bridge City to...
Barbara Ann Hill, age 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Lumberton, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home. Barbara lived in Orange for 70 years. She was a cook for Zacks in Orange before she worked for Market Basket, in the deli. She was strong in her Christian faith. When she wasn’t working, she loved taking pictures and going to concerts. Barbara loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. S...
FOR NOW PAXTON BEATS RAP—RIDE AIN’T OVER The attorney general’s long-simmering securities fraud case appears closer to resolution, while the FBI has probed the same allegations that played a major role in his impeachment. After a 10-day trial, Texas senators on Saturday voted to acquit Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on allegations of bribery and corruption, clearing him to return to his duties as the state’s top lawyer. But Paxton’s legal troubles are not over. He still...
Tammy Lynn Vincent, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Focused Care in Orange, Texas. Born in Denton, Texas, on May 31, 1960. Tammy had a wonderful and feisty soul and often told you what she thought no matter what. She loved fishing and being outside. Tammy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Vincent; son, C.J. Serrna; daughter, Christy Roberts; as...
Mayo “Skippy” Anthony Deville, III, age 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2023, peacefully in his home. A celebration of life, in memory of Skippy will be held at the Cowboy Church of Orange, 673 FM 1078, Orange, Texas on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Visitation will begin at 12 (noon), with services to be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Skippy was born on November 4, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Mayo A. Deville, Jr....
Ronald “Bill” Shoemaker, 77, of Deweyville, passed away on September 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend John Fortenberry. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 12, 1946, he was the son of Fred Shoemaker and Doris (Alford) Shoemaker. Bill proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. After serving, Bill worked as a boi...
Lee Ottice Berry, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2023, peacefully at home. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at New Hope Cemetery in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Jones. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, on January 7, 1937, he was the son of Ottice Houston Berry and Dollie Xiemay Berry (Wilson). Lee proudly served in the United States Army National Guard for two years. After serving he went to...
Jillian Kathryn Tillman, 38, of Orange, Texas, passed away at peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Jillian was born on, November 27, 1984, to Joni Helen (Flynn) and Jonathan Wesley Zebley, in Darby, Pennsylvania. In 2014, Jillian moved to Orange, Texas. Jillian worked for numerous years, at Odiles and JT Construction. She was a devout Christian woman, who attended Destiny Church, in Orange, Texas. In her spare time, Jillian enjoyed painting, spending time...
