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  • A German Gardening Technique:

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Feb 14, 2023

    The foundation of a hügelkultur raised bed begins by selecting a sunny location. Next dig into and remove several inches of garden soil, followed by digging a shallow trench. Add logs and branches to the trench. Grass clippings, shredded paperboard boxes, leaves, fresh manure and other organic materials called “green waste” are then added, filling in the spaces between the log and limbs (courtesy Farmer’s Almanac). We seem to be stuck in a somewhat dreary weather “holdi...

  • Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest

    Sherlock Breaux, For the Record|Updated Feb 7, 2023

    SUPER BOWL LVII TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL QB’S ON BIG STAGE The two youngest quarterbacks ever will face off in next Sunday’s SuperBowl. Jalen Hurts, 24, of Philadelphia and Patrick Mahomes, 27, of Kansas City. Both are native Texans and were high school quarterbacks. For the first time the Super Bowl will feature two Black quarterbacks and also two sibling brothers will play against each in a Super Bowl. Texas high schools developed the wide open passing game. Ronnie Thompson, a hig...

  • "Spring" Into Action: Prune Roses for Optimal Growth

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Feb 7, 2023

    Hey gardeners! Valentine’s day is close at hand…and so is spring! The weather has moderated a bit and become a little more spring-like and who knows, maybe our final round of cold weather has passed. I wouldn’t bet my plants on it just yet, but most of you (like me) can hardly wait for spring to arrive, we are simply ready! We have about a month to go before our last anticipated frost date which falls somewhere between the end of February to mid-March. Gardeners now is a great...

  • Corey James Griffith, 34, Mississippi

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 7, 2023

    Corey James Griffith, 34, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Mississippi. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Champlin Tom Rhodes. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Diego, California, on July 29, 1988, he was the son of Timothy Griffith and Sherikay Griffith. Corey was a loving father, son,...

  • Jerral Reid Kay, 79, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 7, 2023

    Jerral Reid Kay, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on June 27, 1943, he was the son of Solomon Preston Kay and Margaret (Scoggins) Kay. Jerral dedicated his life to The Lord and served as a gospel minister for over 50 years. For the last three years of his career, he ministered at Church of Christ in Bridge City, Texas. Jerral also worked in the maintenance and electrical departments for the Dayton and Ata...

  • Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 7, 2023

    Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Flat, Texas on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond Stovall and Edna Stovall. Shirley...

  • Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 6, 2023

    Harold Rudolph Williams, Jr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church. Born in...

  • Efren Pizano, 61, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 6, 2023

    Efren Pizano, 61, of Orange, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Beaumont. A visitation to celebrate Efrens’ life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, on July 26, 1961, he was the son of Hilario Pizano and Victoria Guillen. Efren came to the United States at the young age of 17 and eventually moved his family here 12 years later. He was the proud owner of Efren Enterprises, a Lawn and L...

  • My Five Cents

    Senator Robert Nichols, For the Record|Updated Feb 3, 2023

    It was Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Abbott names new border czar This week Governor Abbott named long-time Border Patrol agent Mike Banks to be the new Texas Border Czar. He will report directly...

  • Conner Davis Drake, 26, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 3, 2023

    Conner Davis Drake, 26, of Beaumont, passed away on January 31, 2023, at home with family. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. prior to the service, Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 31, 1996. Conner loved children and was proud to have worked as a substitute teacher for China Elementary in China, Texas. He enjoyed playing video games in his...

  • Cindy Leah Anglin, 62, Nederland

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 3, 2023

    Cindy Leah Anglin, 62, of Nederland, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2023, at home. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 24, 1960, she was the daughter of William Edward Roe and Mary Ann (Spencer) Roe. Cindy worked for Moss Insurance for over 36 years, as well as a hairstylist for numerous years. She devoted time to take care of her home and family. Cindy was married 33 years to the love of her life, Peter Anglin. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the beach...

  • Jimmy Don Stevens, Orange, 73

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 3, 2023

    Jimmy Don Stevens, a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Jimmy Don was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Orange, the son of Cecile (Ratcliff) Stevens and Billy Stevens. Jimmy Don was a skilled electrician and a master scuba diver. He had a witty sense of humor that was always sure to draw the best laughter at any gathering. He was always willing to lend a hand when family or friends needed him. He was a Fightin’ Texas A...

  • Larry Dale Moore, 67, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 3, 2023

    Larry Dale Moore, 67, of Vidor, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 8, 1955, Larry was the son of Robert and Myrtice (Street) Moore. Larry served his country in the United States Army, and worked as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrtice Moore, Larry is survived by his father, Robert Moore; sister, Mitzi Stevens and husband Mark; brothers, Randy Moore and wife Kelly, Chuck Moore and wife Mary; and nieces and...

  • Olaf Halten III, 75, Atlanta

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 2, 2023

    Olaf Halten III, 75, of Atlanta, Texas, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Visitation will take place from 1:00pm-2:00pm Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at First Baptist Church Orange with the funeral service directly following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...

  • Dewie Longmire, 86, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Feb 2, 2023

    Dewie Longmire, 86, of Orange, Texas, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Entombment will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on July 16, 19...

  • February: Time to Spruce up the Garden

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Jan 31, 2023

    Gardeners, spring is exactly 45 days away with March 20th being the vernal equinox (Northern hemisphere), translating into equal intervals of daylight and night hours. The number of daylight hours begin to lengthen while night time hours diminish, allowing us more time outdoors, doing things we enjoy most-gardening! Springs' near, so to prepare for its arrival, start by catching up on gardening tasks (which if you're like me) have progressed downward on your priorities list....

  • Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 31, 2023

    Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at his home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 6, 1959, he was the son of Noble Chester Hughes and Charlie Mae (Mooneyham) Hughes. Jerry was employed at The Sign Doctor in Orange for many years. During his free time, he enjoyed watching football and car races, specifically NASCAR. Jerry invested his heart and pride into the cars he worked on and thought of these as his one true love....

  • Donald Wayne Hughes, 64, Manvel

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 31, 2023

    Donald Wayne Hughes, 64, of Manvel, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Galveston, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 3, 1958, he was the son of Junior Mathis Hughes and Viola Marie (Waldrep) Hughes. Donald spent many years working for the City of Orange before he went on to be employed as a supervisor for the City of Houston. He was a big outdoorsman and loved any activity involving nature. Donald especially loved going to the lake, boat rides, and fishing. When...

  • Carroll Wade Trahan, 69, Nederland

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 31, 2023

    Carroll Wade Trahan, 69, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary service to take place at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on...

  • Charles "Chuck" Robert Thompson, 66, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 30, 2023

    Charles “Chuck” Robert Thompson, 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2023, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 29, 1956, he was the son of Ted Thompson and Yvonne (Kirby) Yates. Chuck was a very hard-working man who spent many years as the co-owner of Thompson Pool Tec...

  • Olga Bates Carroll, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 30, 2023

    Olga Bates Carroll, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 4, 1946, she was the daughter of Cecil E. Bates and Jeannette (Miller) Bates. Olga graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1964...

  • Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 30, 2023

    Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A traditional burial will follow at Holland Cemetery in Kountze, Texas. Visitation will take place prior to the funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Honey Island, Texas, on February 27, 1944, she was the daughter...

  • Penny Jenkins, 94, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 27, 2023

    Penny Jenkins, age 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 2023. Penny was born In Rayne, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 17, 1928, on St. Patrick's Day, to proud parents Emmitt and Mildred Milligan. Penny worked as a book keeper for many years and was an amazing seamstress, that could sew anything you could imagine. Penny and her deeply loved husband, Jeff, traveled the world visiting exotic destinations such as Europe, Hong Kong, and Africa....

  • Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 27, 2023

    Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Josh Sharp. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bellview, Texas, on July 16, 1933, he was the son of Willis J. Priddy...

  • Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed, 63, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 27, 2023

    Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed, 63, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services were Friday, January 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating was Pastor Johnathan Green. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was held on Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 26, 1959, she was the da...

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