Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Vaydon Cruz Abrego, 25, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023. Funeral services will be at 3:21 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Chaplain Matthew Frost. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 16, 1998, he was the son of Lee and Lacy Martin. Vaydon was...
This month we remember President Lyndon B. Johnson on what would have been his 115th birthday. President Johnson was born in Stonewall, Texas in 1908 and was elected as a Congressman, Senator, and later President of the United States. His birthday is an official state holiday in Texas. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. TxDOT urges drivers to be mindful in school zones School is back in session for most Texas students and the Texas Department of...
Dylan Force, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2023, at home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on May 18, 1980, he was the son of William Eugene Force and Belinda Ann (Harrison) Force. Dylan had a wonderful soul and a great sense of humor. He knew how to make anyone’s day with a joke. In his free time, Dylan would often go fishing and hiking. He loved going to concerts and being with his best friend. Dylan will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He i...
Holie Ann Belanger, 49, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2023, peacefully. Celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 5, 1974, she was the daughter of Micheal Belanger and Tommie Sue (Rose) Belanger. Holie was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and had the kindest heart. She enjoyed fishing and being at the beach. When...
A RUDE AWAKING Before turning in Saturday night I checked the weather forecast for Sunday. I learned the extreme heat and drought would continue with a high of 109 expected. A few weeks ago I wrote about the weather this summer being like Mexico’s weather 70 years ago. I thought if we continue to have this kind of summer for the next 70 years, the Gulf Coast area will be like Mexico, with no large trees, only shrubs. Anyway, I turned in for the night and set the temperature a...
J.H. Oswalt, 84, of Orange, Texas, left his worldly home on August 22, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Edwards. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Jay was born November 26, 1938, in Huxley, Texas to Aaron and Joy Oswalt. Jay and...
Our loving mother and amazing granny, Alice Marie (Snow) Stephens, 86, of Orange, Texas, left this Earth for her Heavenly home on August 21, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. We have no doubt that she was met at the gate by the love of her life. Born in Danville, Kentucky on October 6, 1936, she was the daughter of Boyd Snow and Maudie (Johnson) Snow. Alice married Andrew J. Stephens on October 16, 1963. Andrew stole her heart, and she would’ve followed him to the ends of the E...
Jimmie Merle McLemore (Roebuck), 85, of Crystal Beach, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2023. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, on December 18,1938 she was the daughter of Prentis and Winnie Roebuck. She is preceded in death by her parents, Prentis and Winnie Roebuck; her loving husband, Mac; and her sisters, Sally, Mary and Katie. She is survived by her children, Judith Novotny (Jon) and Michael McCall, stepsons Ralph McLemore (Michelle) and Barry...
6 YEARS AGO ORANGE TRIO ATTENDED MLK MARCH Sixty years ago prior to Aug. 28, 1963, a bus load of Golden Triangle citizens loaded up and headed to Washington for Dr. Martin Luther King’s “March on Washington.” Busloads and trainloads of pilgrims spilled into Washington from throughout the states. On that bus from Orange, Texas were three citizens, civil leader Velma Jeter, James Zay Roberts, who had marched with King, and Essie Bellfield, a young lady and mother of two young d...
Dr. Leonides “Nene” Ponce Medrano-Hababag, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2023, after a brief battle with brain cancer at Houston Methodist Hospital. A Mass of Christian Remembrance will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 31, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with a Wake service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary Ser...
Wayne Lee Gordon, Sr., 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 30, 1946, he was the son of William Earl Gordon and Jimmie Pearl (Thomas) Gordon. Wayne proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and later went to work as a letter carrier for the Post Office for 28 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 2275, as well a member of the American Legion. Wayne enjoyed playing pool with friends, who call...
J. Merritt Ayers, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on...
David “Pipaw” McPherson, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Ronnie and Kathy’s home: 4800 Candlewick Dr. Orange, Texas 77630. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 1, 1964, he was the son of Fenton McPherson and Betty (Fontenot) McPherson. David always did his best to live his life to the fullest. He had a huge bucket list and worked hard to enjoy his time on this ea...
Cora “Sue” Collins, 88, of Bridge City, Texas, passed peacefully into the glory of Heaven on August 12, 2023, after a nearly 6-week long struggle to recover from numerous complications of a broken hip. She was born in Southside, TN on October 17, 1934, to Hattie Sue Groves Wall and Herman Burney Wall into a large farming family. She was the last surviving of the nine Wall siblings, having been predeceased by three sisters and six brothers, including a baby brother who die...
Hayden “Tank” Moore, 17, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown, of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow the service at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on Mar...
Gary Dean Phillips Sr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 11th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a 7-month battle with cancer. Gary was born on January 21st, 1948, in Norman, Oklahoma, and later moved to Texas with his mother. After graduating from Allen Military Academy, Gary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966. An injury resulted in his honorable discharge from the Marines that same year. Gary worked as an underwater welder in the Livings...
Terry Columbus Jacobs, Jr., 88 of Orange, Texas passed away on August 11, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be his grandsons, Reverend Jeremy Jacobs and Reverend Timothy Jacobs. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Poplarville, Mississippi on January 1,...
Edna Ruth Green, age 86, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services, under the care of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Trout Creek Cemetery; Bro. Damon Bickham officiating Ruth was born on March 20, 1937, in Belgrade, Texas, to Edna (Cochran) and Amidee Woodard. She enjoyed traveling and spur of the moment road trips with Buddy, he would tell her let’s take a ride. She e...
Carroll Wayne Durio, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at his home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 26, 1943, he was the son of Maxie...
Debbie Denmon, 71, of West Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2023, at her home. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 5, 1951, she was the daughter of Claude Bell and Betty J. (Phillips) Bell. Debbie was the owner and operator of Bell Air Service in Orange, Texas. She was a very determined woman and was known for her ability to fix anything with duct tape. Debbie was very artistic, loved music, and treasured every peaceful day. More than anything, she loved spending time...
Colton Jay Hussey and Corbin Joseph Hussey, passed peacefully on August 8, 2023. A memorial service in their honor will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Richard Dougharty. Visitation will be held prior to the serving beginning at 10:00 a.m. Colton and Corbin were born in Houston, Texas, on August 7, 2023. During their short time here on Earth they touched many lives and were loved deeply by t...
Lithe Mae Kluk, 96, of Seabrook, Texas and former longtime resident of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Claybar Kelley - Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Born in Iota, Louisiana, on April 4, 1927, she was the daughter o...
Beverly Elizabeth Ellis passed away August 9, 2023, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, surrounded by her family. A memorial gathering will be from 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She was born January 17, 1962, in Valdosta, Georgia. Beverly was a graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville class of 1980. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching college football. She was a life long Geor...
Jimmie Lee Whitfield, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Services to honor Jimmie will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home. A visitation of family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, prior to services, at Dorman Funeral Home. An additional service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Scoggins Funeral Home, 637 W Van Alstyne...
Kenneth Richard Wernig, passed away on August 8, 2023 at Collier Park Senior Living in Beaumont, Texas. He was born on March 29, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to David and Olivia Wernig. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother Daniel Wernig, and his beloved Aunt Josie. He spent the first 16 years of his life in St. Louis, and then Ken decided to join a monastery. He attended the Carmelite Monastery of St. Joseph's Minor Seminary in Peterborough, New...