Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Listen Up Football Fans TEXANS FIRE “BIG SANDY’S” LOVIE SMITH Coach Lovie Smith was fired by the Houston Texans Sunday night after just one season. It was the second straight season the Texans have fired a coach after only one season. Houston won their second and last game Sunday, beating the Colts 32-31. That win knocked the Texans out of the number one pick which probably would have been Georgia’s quarterback Stetson Bennett. The first pick now goes to the Bears. Both fi...
Fallen leaves provide needed landscape nutrients and habitat for over-wintering pollinators (image courtesy TAMU AgriLife). As most gardeners know, many trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter months. This is a survival mechanism for the tree, in which going dormant allows the tree to conserve energy and water. Can we all agree that raking leaves is a chore? Using a lawn mower to corral leaves, or to shred them into pieces like mulch, does not provide this gardener...
Charles Wendall Frames, 75, of Orange, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. before the Memorial services. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 2, 1947, he was the son of Herbert “Red” and Mildred (Smith) Frames. Charlie was an All-State high school basketball player and playe...
Mary Lynn Campbell, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on January 7, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Well of Hope Christian Fellowship in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Rudy Elizondo. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Connie Fay Ammons, 66, of Orange, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Milton, Florida, on July 22, 1956, she was the daughter of Ebbie Price and Evelyn (Scott) Price. Connie was a loving mother who enjoyed spending her time outdoors and at the casino. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her dog Punkin, and even worked as a dog groomer. Connie also enjoyed chickens, plants, swimming and working on her tan. She was a beautiful woman...
BUFFALO SAFETY HAMLIN IN CRITICAL CONDITION The N.F.L. was facing one of its worst crises in decades as Buffalo Bills defender Damar Hamlin remained in critical condition on Tuesday after collapsing during a prime-time game in Cincinnati. Hamlin, 24, collapsed in the first quarter of a highly anticipated matchup with the Bengals on Monday night, forcing the league to suspend the game. As Hamlin lay on the field motionless, many of his teammates in tears nearby, doctors pumped...
We have all now experienced an extended hard freeze which radiated throughout the entire country. For us the extremely cold temperatures left our landscapes looking grotesque, tattered and predominantly brow! Gardeners, if your lawn and landscape looks even remotely like mine, let’s just say I’ve been a little mopey, because everything in my landscape was affected to some degree, though the most sensitive plants were thoroughly protected! Forcing myself (patience), I’ve chose...
Elroy Perkins, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 4, 2023, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Born in Starks, Louisiana, on August 27, 1933, he was the s...
James William “Hutch” Hutchins, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A gathering will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Wesson, Mississippi on May 21, 1940, he was the son of William J. Hutchins and Mattie L. Hutchins. His family later settled in Port Arthur, TX where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He dedicated his life to service. Hutch ser...
On Thursday, December 22nd, Juanita Cortines Timberlake, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a devout Catholic praying daily, especially the rosary and her collection of crosses was proudly displayed in her room. Juanita was always welcoming and her smile and giggle were contagious. A seventy-one-year resident of Orange, at age 90, it would be three major Hurricanes (Rita 2005, Ike 2008, and Harvey 2017) that would necessitate a move closer to family members i...
Marvin Funchess, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Little Cypress Baptist Church, Orange, Texas at 12:00PM. Pastor David Turner will be officiating. Rite of committal and internment will follow at Parish Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Little Cypress Baptist Church. Marvin was born on Friday,...
JoAnn Webb, 87, of Orange, passed away on December 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday December 30, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Orangefield, Texas on October 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Leon Webb and Auddie A. (Alford) Webb....
7--ANOTHER YEAR ROLLS AROUND Here’s hoping you had a nice Christmas. I’ve been writing for many years and as the new year brings us to 2023, I’m just thankful that I had the opportunity. I’m very grateful to have enjoyed some success with a loyal base of readers. Over the years, we have recorded Orange County history that will live through the ages. That would not be possible without the advertisers who make it possible for us to have such a wide circulation. My hope is...
Okay, winters here, and what a dramatic arrival! Gardeners let’s make good use of these bitterly cold weather days reviewing the litany of seed and gardening catalogues which have been piling up over the past few months. Seed catalogues are filled with detailed, useful information and reading them provides an opportunity to learn about new plant (seed) varieties available and will help you to determine if they are a good match for your gardens. Each Spring, I prefer to s...
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...
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr., 80, of Orange, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1942, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Henry) Duhon. Earl worked for Livingston Ship Building for many years. He enjoyed listening to cajun music and BBQing and never missed a moment to spend time with his...
Alvis “Dwayne” Duncan, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at The Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, Louisiana on Self Cemetery Road. Officiating will be Wesley Duncan. Dwayne Duncan was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Orange, TX. He had a love for building things. When he was younger, he built and raced cars and learned to fix early radios and televisions. Later, he turned his passion for...
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...
Elva Lois Hughes, 85, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. at Claybar Funeral home in Orange. Additional services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville, Maryland with the burial to follow at...
Tommy Williams, 56, of Orange, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023. Born in Buna, Texas, on November 22, 1966, he was the son of Vernon and Faye Williams. Tommy worked at Zachry in Cameron, Louisiana. He was a beloved friend to many. Tommy was an avid fisherman and was a...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
Elizabeth Marie Cooper, 53, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2022, at MD Anderson in Houston. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 12, 1969, she was the daughter of Thomas Penn Johnson and Jane Ann (Thaxton) Johnson. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Texas in 1992 with a degree in Interior Design. She began her 18 year career as a math teacher at West Orange High School, later moving to Vidor High School, and then to Deweyville High School. In her free time, she...
John David Shaw, 56, of Port Arthur, passed away at his home, on December 14, 2022. Memorial gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Rudolph Lambert American Legion Post 7 in Port Arthur. Born in Merced, California, on April 20, 1966, he was the son of William and Hannah Shaw. David proudly served in the the United States Air Force for several years. During this time, he was an accomplished archer and took part in multiple...
Bertha Mae Thomas, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Gunter, Clay Thomas, Chad Gilbeaux, Charlie Thomas, and Reece Thomas. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on December 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Adrian Peveto and Anita (Richard) Peveto. Bertha was very strong in her faith. She loved being able to take care of family and en...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
