Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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BUM BORN HERE 99 YEARS AGO “BUM” NFL Coach Never Forgot His Roots O.A. “Bum” Phillips was born Sept. 29, 1923, at home on John Street in Orange, Texas. “Bum” the most popular and well known native to ever come out of Orange County would be 99 years old this week. All of Bum’s children were born in Orange, including son Wade, who started his coaching career at Stark High. He has been a longtime successful NFL head coach and defensive coordinator. The Phillips family roots run d...
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, 2022 fall season has arrived (though it doesn’t feel like it to me), with a blistering start! Eventually, cooler temperatures will appear and if you’re like me, you can hardly wait and are ready for them…Now! As cooler days will slowly arrive, let’s take this opportunity to review turfgrass management techniques which can assist us in lawn weed control. Before “digging” into this week’s subject, let’s review the three basic weed groups, whic...
Last Thursday, the Deweyville Pirates and the Buna Cougars came rolling into F.L. Mclain for a three-game extravaganza. The combined B team took the field first to try and sink the ship of the rival Pirates. The offense struggled early but found traction later on. Mikey Lecea was the lone offensive stand-out, as he easily had over 100 yards rushing and scored the only points for the Bobcats, with a touchdown run and a 2-point conversion. The defense did the best they could but ran out of gas as Deweyville sailed off into the...
Kenneth Charles Hughes passed away on September 23, 2022, at Jefferson Nursing Home. Born on July 8, 1945, to his parents, Burton Kenneth Hughes and Mayme B. Retherford Mitchell in Springhill, Louisiana. Kenneth served in the Air Force after graduating from Lutcher Stark High School in 1965. He is preceded in death by his dad; and stepdad, Cecil B. Mitchell. He is survived by his mother; sisters, Sandra Casey and “Larry”, and Cecilia Bickham; daughter, Maliwan and four gra...
LAST QUEEN FOR A LIFETIME LAID TO REST Masses line the roads as Elizabeth is taken to castle for burial. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Monday afternoon, signifying the end of a state funeral that began with a majestic service at Westminster Abbey, and a procession in London before closing with a more intimate service at the place where the queen lived in the twilight years of her life. It was a culminat...
During a recent Orange County Master Gardener monthly meeting, fellow Master Gardener, Eddie Shaw, who counts himself a fan of the rain lily, surprised me with a gift of seeds. The zip top plastic bag he gave me contained a neatly folded paper towel, clutching hundreds of shiny, black, elongated, flat seeds. He called them rain lilies, explaining rain lilies are bulbous plants which enjoy our warm, humid environment. The information and seeds he provided me piqued my interest...
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is hosting “The Sunfish Showdown” tournament Sept. 24 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event, scheduled for 8 a.m.-1 p.m., offers a day of fun for the whole family “The sunfish showdown is our way of celebrating our states’ rich hunting and fishing heritage through teaching opportunities and fun bluegill fishing, which are many folks first fish,” said TFFC event coordinator Katie Birk. “This event is supported by several of our Texas Parks and Wildlife De...
Vickie Hill Landry, 67, of Orange, Texas, entered into her eternal home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 9, 1955, Vickie was the daughter of George Harmon and Melba (Griffith) Wooden, and she attended school at Little Cypress Mauriceville. She was a member of Community Church, and for many years she organized the Day of Prayer on the steps of the courthouse. Vickie retired from Orange County Switchboard...
Sandra C. Mouton, 71, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 23, 1951, she was the daughter of Earl B. Mouton and Anna Belle Mouton. Sandra was a lady of many talents, including playing the piano and dancing to Zydeco music. She found joy in the...
William James “Bill” Simar, 88, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022 at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. All services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange on Monday, September 19, 2022. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and rosary at 12:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. with Father Sinclair Oubré officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Born in Oran...
With drought affecting most of the state over the summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists foresee a moderate season for hunters this fall. “Overall, 2022 year is expected to be good in terms of harvest numbers and opportunities, so don’t let the chance to spend time afield with family, friends and fellow hunters pass you by,” said Alan Cain, White-Tailed Deer Program Leader for TPWD. “Texas has one of the longest deer seasons in the nation, so take some time this fall and winter and enjoy one of the bes...
YEARS LATER WORDS JUMP BACK AT ME Words you read from our Out of the Past section, 20-45-50 years etc, are words I wrote all those many years ago. I just rework them for today’s publication. Some things I wrote years ago seems like I penned them recently. Example: In 45 Years Ago, you will read about Larry Spears, no not our Mayor of Orange but the Mayor’s dad, who was a big football star who I was writing about. That seems very recent. There are hundreds of examples of mem...
Fall is in the air…well almost! Autumn officially begins in a couple of weeks, on the 22nd of September to be exact. Soon lower humidity and cooler temperatures will be upon us. It’s a great time to begin fall cleanup and preparation for vegetable gardens. September is a swing month in the garden, or as I like to call it a “preparation month”, since many gardeners, including myself, consider fall to be the best time for planting cool season vegetables, trees, and shrubs....
WATCHING 9-11 AS IT UNFOLDED 21 YEARS AGO As I sit here on the 21st anniversary of 9-11, my mind goes back to that moment. I was sitting in the office, my feet propped on the desk, the paper for that week was running late and Dwayne Marsh and I were just waiting on the truck. We were watching on what had been Uncle Jim McKay’s old black and white television when Katie Couric, on the Today Show, made the announcement and showed a picture of a plane hitting the first of the T...
Can you believe we are now more than halfway thru hurricane season 2022? Fortunately, there have been no tropical storm developments within the Gulf of Mexico so far and I'm going to "knock on wood", ancient superstition or not! Hurricanes not only damage homes, buildings, and other structures but severely damage plants, especially trees. Often, trees appear to weather tropical storms and hurricanes with minimal damage from high winds and excessive rainfall, then a year or...
Marjorie Jean Campise, 80, of Vidor, passed away on August 27, 2022, at home surrounded by loving family. Marjorie was born in Brunswick, Maine, on October 1, 1941, she was the daughter of Eugene H. Driscoll and Frances Marie Driscoll. Marjorie was a wonderful housewife and mother no one could compare to. She loved to get out of the house to go bowling or take her daily walk. Marjorie loved to travel, especially to her home state of Maine or her close second, Lake Sam...
Jason Samuel Browning, 43, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2022, at home in Orange. Funeral Services will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Herrin. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 14, 1979, he was the son of Dennis and Cathey Browning. Jason worked as a process operator for Goodyear Chemical Plant...
ANOTHER LABOR DAY ROLLS AROUND Monday, September 5, is Labor Day. Over the years, Labor Day in our area was always a big day of celebration. Just a few years ago, before the Reagan years, the labor movement that grew from the textile mills of the East became a strong liberal force in our country. Labor unions in this area of Texas were responsible for all workers getting better wages, even if they were not represented by a union. Labor, in the United States today, is at an all...
Last week's article reviewed garlic (allium sativum) varieties which grow well in our climate. This week I want to share information on a wonderful companion plant to interplant with garlic: strawberries! Some gardeners would never consider companion planting strawberries with garlic because they plant strawberries in spring. But is spring really the best time of year to plant strawberries in Southeast, Texas? The short answer is no but let me provide a more detailed...
Rita Anderson, 89, of Bridge City, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Rita was born in Malden, Massachusetts, on June 8,...
James Carol Henry, 63, of Houston, passed away on August 27, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugarland. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Reagan Waggoner. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 23, 1959, he was the son of Samuel “Bill” Hen...
Lois Rae Wardell, 83, of Katy, Texas, and a former resident of Orange, died Friday, August 12, 2022, in Katy. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. There will be no visitation. Born on November 30, 1938, Mrs. Wardell was a daughter of Hugh Stanton Humble and Dorothy Lois (Collins) Humble. She retired from County National Bank in Orange where she was the secretary to Ben...
Aaron James Lejeune, 28, of Bridge City, passed away on August 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in...
Charles Scott Sexton, 80, of Orange, passed away at home on August 23, 2022. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 23, 1941, he was the son of William Putman Sexton and Ora Wood Sexton. Charles had a number of incredible achievements throughout his life. He proudly served in the United States Army after high school. Charles attended ATM University and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He then went on to attend University of Texas and graduated with a Chemistry Degree and a...
Lola Pickett Bingham, 96, of Orange, passed away on August 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Centerville, Louisiana, on November 22, 1925, she was the daughter of Martin C. Pickett and Julia (Daily) Pickett....
