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  • Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, Hammond

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 27, 2022

    Evelyn Coker Pearce McGee, 93, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2022, at her home in Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be her grandchildren, Cary Riche and Tim Riche. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 27, 1929, she was the...

  • Ruth E. Stone, 84, Bridge CIty

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 26, 2022

    Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born August 3rd, 1938, in Pinckneyville Illinois, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones December 12th, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas. Ruth was born the daughter of a well-known Pentecostal preacher in southern Illinois, at the tail end of the great depression. Her older brother, Freddie, served in the United States Army during World War II. These events greatly affected her the rest of her life. Grandma Ruth never met a...

  • Alton Ray Campbell, 82, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 26, 2022

    Alton Ray Campbell, 82, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on January 18, 1940, he was the son of Robert Campbell a...

  • Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest

    Sherlock Breaux, For the Record|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    RECORD COLD DAYS AHEAD Low to dip to 18 degrees: wind chill to drop single digits According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will drop below freezing later in the week as an arctic air mass makes its way over the region. “Big weather changes are in store for Thursday according to meteorologist Donald Jones. A very strong cold front will move through the area Thursday evening into Thursday night. Temperatures will be very low Thursday night dropping to 18 d...

  • Celebrate the Holidays with Plants: Poinsettia

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    Christmas is near at hand, and in case you haven't noticed this week, winter is no longer "tippy toeing" into Southeast TX, she's showering us with her frigid, icy kisses and just in time for many of you (fellow gardeners) have been hoping for more winter-like temperatures. I hope you're all happy, your wishes are coming true (I'm muttering derogatory yet inaudible comments about cold weather under my breath)! If you haven't already done so, prepare for the colder weather by...

  • Carol Lee Smith, 71, Orangefield

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    Carol Lee Smith, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in on March 8, 1951, she was the daughter of Earline and Lee Roy Russell. Carol’s granddaughter and great-grandchildren, who loving referred to her as “Maw Maw”, were the light of her life. She tolerated Russell pretty well too. Carol was an avid collector of all thing cow and cow print and enjoyed spending her spare time forcing her loved ones to watch cheesy Hallmark Chris...

  • Debra Ann Wheeler, 56, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    Debra Ann Wheeler, 56, of Orange, passed away on December 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 1, 1966, she was the daughter of Joseph Hebert and Eva Hebert. Debra had a heart of gold and was a natural caretaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, as well as collecting angels and different types of snow globes. Debra loved to joke and could put a smile on anyone's face. She enjoyed visiting the beach any chance she got. Debra was a wonderful...

  • James Whitney Abshire, 81, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    James Whitney Abshire, 81, of Orange, passed away on December 16, 2022, peacefully at home.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 22, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 10:15 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 16,1941, he...

  • Hal Wade Porterfield, 69 Hemphill

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    Hal Wade Porterfield, 69 of Hemphill Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022 in Jasper, Texas after battling mesothelioma lung cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Jimmy Kay. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Hal was born in Orange, Texas on October 29, 1953 to William and Helen Porterfield. He...

  • Cecil C. "Sparky" Sparks, Sr., 93, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 20, 2022

    Cecil C. “Sparky” Sparks, Sr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Haynes and Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Flora, Lou...

  • Grover Clinton Turner, 73,Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 19, 2022

    Grover Clinton Turner, age 73, of Orange, Texas , passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Orange, Texas. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00PM to celebrate his life here on Earth, at Dorman Funeral Home. Brother Jeff Bell will be officiating. Interment will be a Autumn Oaks Cemetery following the service. Visitation to reminisce with the family and each other will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022 between 5PM and 7PM, also at Dorman Funeral Ho...

  • Harry Newton Jones, 79, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    Harry Newton Jones, 79, of Orange, TX, moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Harry was born August 31, 1943, in Annona, TX, Red River County. He was the son of Homer Grady and Mary...

  • Grayson (Danny) Dan Switzer Jr., 79, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    Grayson (Danny) Dan Switzer Jr. passed away on December 11, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 79. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Miami, Oklahoma and was the fourth child of Grayson and Virginia Switzer. Danny graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1962. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas. Danny married Janis Roundtree on May 8, 1967. He will be remembered as a stellar husband, father, and grandfather. Danny was active in his...

  • Elaine Duncan, 97, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    Elaine Duncan, 97, of Orange, passed away on December 12, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Shelbyville, Texas, on February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of Albert Earl Errington and Nina Mae Errington. Elaine was a hardworking woman throughout her life, caring for her household and family, along with being involved with her church. S he loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also had a very giving...

  • Why I Believe the State Should Offer Paid Maternity Leave

    Senator Robert Nichols, For the Record|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    As we look ahead toward the 88th Legislative Session, I believe that one thing we as Legislators should be focused on is supporting children and families. As a parent and grandparent myself, I know the importance of the first days and weeks of a new child's life, and the physical impact that childbirth has on a mother. Research indicates that the postpartum period is critical for allowing bonding between parents and children, reducing maternal and infant mortality and...

  • Provocative Enticements: Seed Catalogues

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Our weather has been great the past couple of weeks! That is if you like balmy, spring-like days with temperatures in the mid-80's. It's a bit unusual and somewhat disappointing if you're a gardener who enjoys colder weather for the holiday season, though for me exceptionally enjoyable, even though the mosquito population is growing exponentially! Amazingly, I found myself mowing the yard Friday evening. Turfgrass has begun growing thanks to warmer weather but it's also a...

  • Michie J. Dickerson, 76, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Michie J. Dickerson, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2022, at her residence in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 21, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Wilda Guinn. Michie was a proud homemaker who enjoyed drawing, painting, and crocheting in her spare time. She was also known to be an excellent cook who had a deep love for animals and took care of many throughout her years. Michie loved her husband, Bob, and had lived all over the United States...

  • Harold Joseph Quebodeaux, Jr., 84, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Harold Joseph Quebodeaux, Jr., 84, of Orange, passed away on December 8, 2022, peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary starting at 11:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Nederland, Texas, on December 13, 1937, he was the son of Rose Cuccio Bourg...

  • Elmer W Klipstein, age 98, New Iberia, Louisiana

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Elmer W Klipstein, age 98, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022, in New Iberia, Louisiana. Elmer was born on Thursday, December 22, 1923 in Quincy, Illinois to parents Elmer and Lillianne Klipstein. He was a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana for over 20 years. Elmer was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange, and he loved woodworking, gardening, and puzzles in his spare time. He was also a proud Navy Veteran. Elmer was preceded in...

  • Carolyn Ann Bean, 72, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Carolyn Ann Bean, 72, of Orange, passed away on December 10, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, at McArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas. Born in Houston, Texas, on January 2, 1950, she was the daughter of Herbert Cook and Muriel (West) Cook. Carolyn was a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a master's in education. She went on to teach at Raymond Elementary in...

  • Cecil Randolph Lawrence, 75, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Cecil Randolph Lawrence, 75, of Orange, passed away on December 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft and Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 1,...

  • Paul Edgar Dodson, 59, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Paul Edgar Dodson, 59, of Orange, passed away on December 9, 2022, at Baptist Hospital. Funeral services will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 1, 1963, he was the son of Edgar Paul Dodson and Lena Belle (Maddera) Dodson. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in...

  • Jerry Lee Gilbeaux, Sr., 90, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Jerry Lee Gilbeaux, Sr., 90 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home in Orange. Jerry was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 6, 1932. He attended Lutcher Stark High School in Orange and graduated in 1953. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Germany. Jerry was married to his wife, Kathy Gilbeaux for 39 years. He retired from Chevron Chemical (formerly Gulf Chemical, and Spencer Chemical) in Orange after 37...

  • Donna Lynn Ener, 57, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Donna Lynn Ener, 57, of Bridge City, passed away on December 8, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 2, 1965, she was the daughter of Donnie Havard and Ruby (Ryan) Havard. Donna enjoyed laughing with h...

  • Leola Mae LaFleur, 90, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 13, 2022

    Leola Mae LaFleur, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Elton, Louisiana, on April 11, 1932, she was the daughter of Batson LaFleur and...

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