Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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MOTHER’S DAY MAY 14 MOST SPECIAL OF ALL To me one of the most special days of the year is Mother’s Day. For most of us there is no more special person in our lives than the one who brought us here, nursed us through our baby years and molded us into adulthood. Through thick and thin our moms can always be counted on to build a comfort zone around each individual child, often cushioning the tough blows of life. If you are fortunate to still have your Mom, count your blessings....
For this gardener, the physical act of gardening, within moments relinquishes burden of daily life and its challenges; a hectic schedule, pursuing a career, managing a farm and ‘juggling’ cumbersome people (not literally-though the thought has crossed my mind). Gardening for me is an outlet & provides me with the ability to transcend the uniformity of modern life, providing an easily accessible escape route (a personal reset). Gardening satisfies a primal urge and allows me...
Last Friday we celebrated Cinco de Mayo! On May 5, 1862, Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces at Puebla, Mexico. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Ankle monitor bill heads to the governor This week, a bill that would increase penalties for tampering with, disabling, or removing an ankle monitor overwhelmingly passed the House. The Senate passed the measure unanimously in late March. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Joan...
Bobbie June Brock, age 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 3, 2023. A memorial service to honor Bobbie will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Faith Methodist Church 8608 MLK Dr. Orange, Tx 77632. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. Bobbie June Brock was born on September 25, 1937, in Hobbs, NM to George Newton Needham and Katherine Dyer. Bobbie met Jack Brock while she was in high school, and they got married on May 23...
Roy Ellison Bendy, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Woodville, Texas, on September 12, 1942, he was the son of Allen Bendy and Margaret (Johnson) Bendy. He loved his girls and made sure to teach them to be strong and independent women. He always made sure to look his best, whether he was going out on the town or just on a grocery run. Roy loved dancing and even taught his kids to dance the jitterbug, which they still do today. He en...
Merline “Pat” Boozer, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed in Beaumont, Texas, on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at McClelland Church Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Texas, on December 14, 1935, to Sam Houston and Jackie Gamble. Pat was a loving and wonderful friend, mot...
John Harold Stephens, 66, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 12, 1956, he was the son of Harold Aubrey Stephens and Myrtle Stephens. John loved being outdoors, whether that be fishing or hunting. He enjoyed watching motor sports and NASCAR in his free time. John would...
Dixie Lillian Gardner, 79, of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was born February 15, 1944 in Von Ormy, Texas, to the late W.H Hill and Mary Katherine Knoud. Services to remember Dixie will be held at Dorman Funeral home on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:00 am. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 5:00 pm- 7:00pm, at Dorman Funeral Home. Dixie lived in Orange for 60 years and worked for Little...
James Dennis Parsley, 67, of Vidor, TX, passed away on April 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, following a valiant fight against a prolonged illness. He was born in Beaumont on August 8, 1955, the oldest of three brothers. He was known to family as Dennis and to friends and co-workers as “JD.” Dennis was a life time resident of Vidor, graduating from Vidor High School in 1973. He was a boy scout in troop 191 and ROTC member using the skills he learned all his life. Den...
Gardeners, this week we are discussing Asian Citrus Greening and Citrus Canker and how we can recognize each of the two citrus diseases. There are numerous plant diseases that may attack citrus trees, but in our area of SETX most notably are Asian citrus greening and citrus canker. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have allotted sizable resources and undertaken massive efforts to control the spread of both these devastating...
May is here which means we only have a month left in this Legislative session. Deadlines are looming for bills to reach certain benchmarks. It’s a race to the finish! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Bill moving SFA to UT-System passes House, going to Governor This week, Senate Bill 1055 passed the House unanimously, 148-0, with even Speaker Phelan voting for the bill (the Speaker typically votes ‘present not voting’ on most bills in the chamber). I appre...
Kenneth Wade Hays, Sr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Kisatchie, Louisiana, on January 24, 1938, he was the son of Melvin Hays and Bernie (Booty) Hays. Kenneth worked as a Security Chief for Dupont and was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Bridge City for 60 years. In his younger years, Kenneth enjoyed going fishing and hunting in his free time. He loved his wife’s cooking and spending time with his family, who always c...
Charles Elvin Greene, Jr., 59, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on November 7, 1963, he was the son of Charles Elvin Greene, Sr. and Linda Bellet Russell. Charles was a great Dad and a loving Pawpaw to his 9 grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and campin...
Henry Leon Miller, a beloved member of the Bridge City, Texas community, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 46, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on April 19, 1977, in Bastrop, Texas, to Gordon Adolph Miller and Charlene Nina Miller. Henry's passion for golf was evident to all who knew him. He dedicated his life to the sport and worked as an Assistant Superintendent at L' Auberge Contraband Golf Course, where he spent countless hours pursuing his dream. He...
Nicholas Joseph Broussard, 80 of West Orange, Texas passed away on April 27, 2023, peacefully at The Medical Center of Southeast, Texas. Born in Rayne, LA on October 20, 1942, he was the son of Blaze Dupre Broussard and Edith (Leger) Broussard. He was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, stationed in Panama. Nick worked 30 years for the City Of West Orange as the Humane Officer, was a member of St, Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion. Gardening was his p...
Melvin Roy McGuire, 91, of Orange, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 29, 1931, he was the son of William Albert McGuire and Viola (Peveto) McGuire. Melvin was a...
Edna Ruth James, 82, of Orange, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Acres, Texas, on October 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Ernest V. Hunter, Sr. and Opal Lee (Wiggins) Hunter. Edna was a very creative and artistic lady who loved woodworking and...
Gardeners, unfortunately most of us are pressed for time and due to our time constraints, we tend to shop for everything hurriedly! Many of us shop for plants in the same manner, quickly, without regard to the plant label instructions (planting instructions listed on the reverse side of the label-though instructions are vague at best). For most annual bedding plants, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees it isn't a huge issue and can often be managed simply by...
Stacy Lynn Cook of League City, Texas died on April 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 54. Stacy was born on June 22, 1968 in Orange, Texas. She was the eldest child of a large number of siblings. A wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, she was loved by everyone who knew her. Stacy was baptized and made her First Communion at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. She graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in Orange...
Evelyn Walker Hughes, 91, a former longtime resident of Orange, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Wylie, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. The procession to the cemetery will depart the funeral home at 1:45 p.m. Born in Many, Louisiana, on August 22, 1931, she was...
April 21 was San Jacinto Day in Texas, which celebrates the final battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836 when Texas won its independence from Mexico. The battle was fought in present-day La Porte, Texas and lasted just 18 minutes before General Sam Houston defeated General Santa Anna’s Mexican army. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Beaumont, Orange County award General Land Office grants Last week the General Land Office announced awards in the Beaumont a...
Peggy June Cole, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Peggy was born in Dallas, Georgia, on March 22, 1939. Peggy spent her life taking care of her family, who she loved deeply. She loved to be with...
Krista Lee Courtney, 47, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2023, at her home. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Impact Church on Crow road in Beaumont. Born in Baytown, Texas, on March 3, 1976, she was the daughter of Larry Courtney and Pamela (Horlacher) Courtney. Krista’s family remembers her for being a very kindhearted and compassionate person. She loved listening to music and watching movies. Krista’s family meant everything to her, and...
Jenny Tittle Baxter was born August 26, 1977, in Beaumont, Texas. She resided in Vidor, Texas and passed away March 14, 2023. Jenny was a loving and caring soul with a heart of gold. She was funny, intelligent, and well known for her quick wit. She had a great big laugh that could fill a room and gave the best hugs, squeezing all the love she could into her friends and family with each one. Some of her most cherished memories were of her childhood years spent at Camp Niwana...
Joshua Vargas, 20, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Joshua was born on November 5, 2002, in Port Arthur, Texas. He worked in construction for STI Group, but in his spare tim...
