Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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THE LISTA’S GREAT FIRE LOSS We were sad to learn that fire had destroyed Pete and Lori Lista’s home last Wednesday. The house was located on Ollie Road in Orangefield. The call came to the fire department about 3:00 a.m. We understand Lori was at the beach in their R.V. Pete was home alone. Thank God he was awakened by a smoke alarm and was able to get out. Makes me wonder why unlucky or bad things happen to good people. Pete and Lori are the salt-of-the-earth folks who are...
DROUGHT AFFECTING EVEN LARGE TREES Temperatures continue to hold around 100 degrees. It has been over 30 days since any measurable rain has fallen and the outlook is not good, maybe 10 percent next week. My guess is that the water table has really dropped and that is affecting larger trees that require lots of water. I’ve seen limbs starting to die. We have lost several limbs in our camphor trees and the oak trees are showing stress. There has been no time in my life that w...
Norma Jean “Jeanie” Norwood, 80, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 10, 1942, Jeanie was the daughter of Norman and Audrey Ellen (Ousley) Stephenson. She was a very loving woman who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her determination and strong willpower to accomplish anything she set her mind to. She was preceded in death by her parents; sis...
Constance Amelia Thrailkille Free, 89, of Orange, Tx, passed away on 7/30/2023 at 12:34, at St. Davids in Austin, Texas. In lieu of traditional Funeral services, we will be celebrating her life at 3 pm on August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Tx. There will be snow cones and confetti. Bring your best whacky sunglasses and a silly hat. Born in Orange, Tx, on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of William Thrailkille and Ruby Hinch. She was a lifelong performer...
Rose Marie Russell, of Orange Texas, was born on June, 28, 1943 in Lafayette, La. She peacefully transitioned from this earth at home surrounded by loved ones on July, 31, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She had unwavering love for her family, especially her grandchildren, which she adored. Rose was an avid sports fan, and particularly loved the Dallas Cowboys and LCM Battlin’ Bears. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, cruising around the world, and going d...
Frances Ellen Ming, 90, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Shelbyville,...
EXTREME HEAT AND DROUGHT CONTINUES Never in my lifetime would I have believed we would see so many consecutive days at 99 degrees and above. We have had more 100 degree days in the last couple of weeks than we have had in the last few years. Today, Tuesday, at 3:15 p.m., our backyard temperature is 102 degrees. With no rain in sight everything is burning up. It’s hard to keep enough water on the plants. Our garden is gone but we still have a little hope for okra. This r...
Summer is in full swing, but back to school is right around the corner. Be sure to stay cool during these hot Texas days! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Property tax relief measures passed, signed by Governor Abbott This month, the Texas Senate and House of Representatives came together and made a deal to deliver property tax relief to homeowners across the state. The $18 billion package is the largest tax cut in Texas history. Senate Bill 2, by Senator P...
Mildred Hebert Bozeman, 93, of Orange, Texas passed peacefully on July 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverends Larry Haynes and Keith Giblin. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:30 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 15, 1929, she was the...
Marion Doralla (Fuller) Tuttle, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on May 16, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Fuller and Sylvia Ella (Smith) Fuller. Marion was an artist who loved painting and drawing and wood carving. Her favorite thing to do was to go on vacations to discover different zoo’s, Marion was a huge lover of animals. She also enjoyed furthering her education. She graduated from L...
Belinda Sue Sharp, 62, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 22, 1961, she was the daughter...
David Gareth Purdon, Jr., 76, of Orange passed away on July 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A Memorial Gathering will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Military Honors at 3:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 22, 1947, he was the son of David Gareth Purdon, Sr. and Nancy (Allen) Purdon. David proudly served his country in the United States Army from January 25, 1967, to January 24, 1969, fighting in...
Marietta Howington, 93, of Orange, Texas, also known as “Maya” to her grandchildren, family, and friends, passed away July 25, 2023, at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 5:00 pm to 8 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church of Orange will officiate. Burial will be Saturday, August 5 at 2:00 pm at Gre...
Cowboy Church of Orange County Arena's first summer Arena Play Day Series was off to a running start with its July 22 series opener. Ground Events included Stick Horse Race, Dummy Roping, and Goat and Calf Scramble. Calf Scramble provided some excitement for the spectators Saturday night, when a calf on the loose exited the arena to roam the church grounds. This Arena Play Day series' age divisions range from Pee Wee to Super Senior (ages 40 and over). Horse Events include Bar...
Allen Roy Romero, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 23, 1942, he...
Stephen Paul Dronnet, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 25, 1963, he was the...
Evelyn Marie Forehand Denham was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 2, 1934. She went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2023, at her home in Conroe, Texas. She was devoted to the care of her children and grandchildren. She loved music, gardening, and most especially, the Lord. Her biggest passion in life was reading and watching British murder mysteries and true crime documentaries. Mrs. Denham also greatly enjoyed her ladies’ group at her church, especially when they w...
Eula Mae Campbell, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on September 30, 1941, she was the daughter of Paul Bourliea and Isabel (Broussard)...
James Lloyd McNeil, 41, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2023. A memorial service for James Lloyd McNeil will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at American Legion in Orange. Born in Marrero, Louisiana, on November 26, 1981, he was the son of James Ruffle McNeil and Denise Ann Plaisance. J ames was employed as a boilermaker and pipefitter for Turner Industries. During his free time, he enjoyed being by his pool, watching football and baseball, and...
Opal White Hawley, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Arlington Heartis Ellington Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas, with Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Born in Lanette, Alabama, on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Herbert White and Ada Pearl Moore White. Opal was a very friendly and outgoing person who loved living in Orange where she had...
Paula Pennington, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service in honor of Paula Pennington will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, Texas. Born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1946, she was the daughter of Jim and GK Sampson. Paula had a very kind and caring soul. She was a teacher at West Orange-Stark Middle School and loved all of her students like her...
Sylvia Podjed, 92 of Orange, TX, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Orange. Born in Lebanon, Pa on November 9, 1930, Sylvia was the daughter of Girolamo Guerrisi and Saveria Talerita, who emigrated from Italy through Ellis Island. Her father founded the San Giorgio Macaroni Company in Lebanon, Pa. Sylvia attended Lebanon Catholic High School and Harcum Jr. College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Throughout her life she volunteered for various groups, including The Exchange Club. She enjoyed...
Albert Arthur Chesson, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be l1:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. A visitation will be held before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The rosary will follow at 10:30am. Bom in Toledo, Ohio, on October 26, 1945, he was the son of Albert and Martha (Lutes)...
Thomas William Kinder, 64, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Eastland County, Texas, on October 5, 1958, he was the son of Raymond Kinder and Martha...
Maurine Bell, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Visitation will take place before the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2023, at Providence Cemetery in Jacksonville, Texas. Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on November 4, 1928, she was the daughter of...
