Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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While driving around different communities in SETX, you've probably noticed (I certainly have) Satsuma trees are displaying bright orange-yellow fruits which are ripening. Did you know after cycling through numerous names since its inception, the name of Orange was finally chosen due to the native orange groves which attracted the attention of boatmen navigating the Sabine River. Of course, the original orange groves are long gone, lost to history due to our ever-changing...
WORLD SERIES STARTS FRIDAY PHILLIES vs ASTROS The Philadelphia Phillies are going to the World Series for the first time in 13 years, and they are going there in a fashion that defies any and all words, Harper's two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning propelling them to a 4-3 victory over the Padres in Game 5 of the NLCS. Whatever happens from this point forward, whether it ends in victory or defeat in Houston or in Philadelphia, the 2022 Phillies have cemented...
It's been another fantastic week of cooler temperatures with perfect weather! We've experienced a few chilly mornings, but temperatures have warmed nicely by midday, making garden work outside extremely gratifying. Now, if we could get some much-needed rainfall! While there are numerous plants which gardeners associate with Halloween and various sorts of pumpkins and gourds have been staples for Halloween decorations for years. The orange pumpkin is hands down, the symbol...
Deborah Ann Strother, 65, of Vidor, passed away on October 17, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 7, 1957, she was the daughter of Jack Butler and Jonell Mcmurray. Deborah tried to collect as many of the little chicken what nots that she could. She loved to put on her fanciest jewelry. Deborah could normally be found in her garden planting the most beautiful flowers. She was a wonderful cook and her favorite thing was making chi...
Gene Melvin Brown, 88, of Mauriceville, Texas, joined many family members in Heaven on October 21, 2022. He was under hospice care at KeKe’s Place in Mauriceville. Gene was born in Lemonville, Texas on September 7, 1934, to an already large family that would continue to grow to a total of nine children. He grew up in the Mauriceville area and attended Mauriceville High School where he graduated early and then began his work life. Gene began his career by working on a t...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthy and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on November 8th, 10th, 14th, 17th, and 21st and will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. They will be held at the Mauriceville Community Center on Cohenour Rd.. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all 5 classes if possible. Call the Extension Office at...
Sherry Ann Huckaby, age 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Services to honor Sherry will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 10:00AM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services, from 8:00AM to 10:00AM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet for rite of committal and interment, following services, at Wilkinson Cemetery. Sherry was born on Thursday, February 25, 1943, in...
Betty Stringer Trotter died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving sister and nephews. She was born to Annabelle and Bill Stringer on October 7, 1939, in Orange, Texas. She treasured growing up in this small town and would tell anyone that would listen that she "had the best childhood that anyone ever had". She graduated from Stark High in 1958 and still has treasured friendships from her school days. She attended The University of Texas...
PATH TO WORLD SERIES YANKEES vs ASTROS The Houston Astros have a record six consecutive American League Championship Series appearances after an 18-inning win over the Seattle Mariners. Jeremy Pena parked a full count fast ball over the center field wall to give Houston a 1-0 victory and series sweep in three games. The 18-inning game tied the record for the longest playoff game in major league baseball history and tied the Astros franchise record for most innings in a post...
Another week of fantastic weather has ended and fortunately many of us welcomed much needed rainfall, though the amount will hardly reduce our rainfall deficit! Our first true cold snap of the season has also arrived, with evening temperatures dropping into to the low 40’s and upper 30’s in some areas. So, if you have not yet started, now is the time to determine what to do with your numerous ornamental plants placed outside on porches, patios, decks or scattered about the yar...
Maggie Jane Wells peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2022. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Maggie was the precious daughter of Sadie and Logan Wells. Far too perfect for this world, she only knew the warm love of her parents. Maggie was able to touch the hearts of her family. She will forever live in the hearts and minds of those blessed to cherish her memory and will be missed always....
On Thursday, October 13th, 2022, John Edward Plunkett Jr., business owner, husband, and father of four children, passed away at the age of 95 in Beaumont TX of natural causes. John was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on September 2, 1927. His family eventually settled in Tennessee where John’s father worked as a carpenter. John moved to Orange, Texas after serving in the Navy during WWII and the Merchant Marines shortly after. He engaged in a number of different businesses b...
Olga Mae Nunez, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on October 15, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a rosary starting at 12:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Abbeyville, Louisiana, on April 9, 1942, she...
On October 7, 2022, the Texas Municipal League (TML) and its 1,174 member cities announced that Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge is the new TML president. Rutledge has served on the TML Board of Directors since February 2019. He first served as a director representing a TML affiliate group, the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners, and then as the director for TML Region 16, a 12-county area that includes Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Lufkin. “I am truly...
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS NOW STARTED Baseball League playoffs and the World Series championship games are my favorite times of the year. Baseball is still truly like apple pie; it doesn’t age, and is the one team sport that magnifies the talent of the individual player. Baseball is special; it is an American sport, played by youngsters as early as five years old. It takes great talent to make it to the Major Leagues and a good amount of luck. Many youngsters who are very good just d...
Frank David Claybar, 74, a lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Friday, October 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Sichko. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. David was born in Orange, Texas on February 27, 1948. He was the son of Marjorie and Lannie Claybar. David graduated with honors from...
Denny Griffin, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial gathering will held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 23, 1969, he was the son of Rex Griffin and Carol (Calvert) Griffin. Denny worked as a welder for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors at Cow Creek and loved fishing. Denny also enjoyed watching...
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch Bridge City has served our community for over 50 years. We have been unable to have out Harvest Dinner for several years now. This year it will be held Wednesday, November 2, from 11A.M. till 2P.M. The dinners will remain $10 which will include turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce roll.dessert(and tea for those dining in). We have been waiting on the price of the turkeys. There has been a substantial...
POWERFUL STORM IAN SWAMPED FLORIDA I’ve lived long enough to have witnessed many hurricanes. I go back to an un-named storm in 1939 and many with names since. I don’t recall all the bad ones except maybe Audrey, in June 1957, which was as powerful a hurricane Ian that hit Florida Wednesday, Sept. 28. It’s one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States. Besides the catastrophic damage, it left over 100 people dead. The hurricane’s center struck just west of...
What a fantastic week, the temperature is finally moderating as autumn-like weather is slowly sneaking into our area! Now, let’s hope we get increased rain chances in the weather forecast, as I’m certain all of you (myself included) are watering lawns, vegetable beds and flower gardens once or twice weekly. The cooler morning temperatures are making garden work a much more pleasant experience, which means spending more time outdoors. Stay hydrated and wear sun protection. Las...
Norma Lee Linder Burge, 81, of Bridge City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2022, at the Medical Center of SETX in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Kirk Ellender. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Delcambre,...
Top Deck Inc. is collecting Hurricane Ian relief items beginning Monday Morning(10/3/2022) beginning at 8:00 AM. If anyone has items such as cleaning products, personal care items, pet care items, or non perishable food, we will be filling a trailer at our main office location at 10861 Hwy 62 N. Orange, Tx 77632. Please no clothing items....
Jill Marie Jackson Peveto, peacefully took her final breath and passed on to her eternal home on the night of Monday, September 19, 2022 in Orange, Texas with her family at her side. She was born on March 14, 1952 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert "Bob"Jackson and Emma Marie Cox Jackson. She was a 1970 graduate of Stark High School and a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas. She fulfilled her desire to work in the home and dedicate her life to her family. She was a devoted...
Charles W. Lyttle BMCM USCG Ret, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Services to honor Charles will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home with Rev. Gary McCormick officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Full Military Honors will be provided by the United States Coast Guard and the Southeast Texas Veterans Group. Family and friends will gather for a...
Judith Lynn Reeves, 72, of Orange, passed away on September 23, 2022, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Jimmy Dean Owens. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on May 2, 1950, she was the daughter of...
