Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Pumpkins have arrived to First Baptist Church this week. The 18-wheeler was loaded full of pumpkins and many church members and friends showed up to unload. The BCHS Football Team showed up with Athletic Director, Cody McGuire, to help with the unloading. Pumpkin sales began Monday, Sept. 27. The profits will go to fund mission projects....
On Thursday, the OJH Bobcats were looking to have a big night; kicking off their Homecoming week with three games against the Silsbee Tigers. The team started off the festivities quickly but soon fizzled out losing 30-0. It was a tough night for these Bobcats, but they never gave up and fought hard until the end. There were a few bright spots on the offensive side of the ball, as Seth Smith took control of the football and showed off his arm with a 30-yard pass to Devin...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of September 20 , 2021 thru September 24, 2021 Thomas S. Youngblood, II and Ashley P. Cox Christopher B. Courts and Ashley A. Havard Kyle B. Mills and Rosemary D. Dryman Devan A.C. Reay and Kassie E. Stark James A. Smith and Shontel L. Sonnier Brandon A. Clayton and Alexis S. Haley Cody A. Phelps and Sarah M. Hill Cody M. Chartin and Chelsea L. Williamson Timothy J. Pochiba and Deborah Saenz Christopher S. Walters and Courtney S....
Once common, the Texas horned lizard is now one of more than 1,300 species of concern across the state. But there is good news for the little “horned toad.” Today, a coalition of zoos and wildlife scientists released 204 captive-raised hatchlings into the wild (100 of them hatched at the Fort Worth Zoo), and this follows new evidence this year that previously released lizards are now reproducing. Meanwhile, a landmark bipartisan proposal now moving through Congress, the Recove...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say that 2021-22 is expected to be a white-tailed deer season for the books. Last year, the overall white-tailed deer population was estimated to be 5.4 million deer. While that estimate is down from the previous two years, TPWD biologists say that if fawn recruitment predictions hold true this season, coupled with good carryover of deer from last hunting season, hunters and landowners can expect to see an increase in the...
Rickey Lynn DuBois, 69, of Orangefield, passed away on September 9, 2021 in Orangefield. Born in Leesville, La. on September 27, 1951, He was the son of H.C. DuBois and Faye Deon DuBois. Rickey was a member of First Baptist Church Orangefield where he faithfully severed his lord. Rickey adored his family and friends with his whole heart. He was a Master Mason of the Bridge City Lodge No. 1345, retired Sheet Metal Worker Lodge # 54. Rickey loved sharing his experiences and...
Joyce Mae Duplissey Young went to her heavenly home on August 20, 2021 at 96 years of age. She was surrounded by family in her home. Joy was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mattie Duplissey, her husband Louis David Young Jr., her son David Scott Young, her siblings Willie Phanor Duplissey, Dimple Annie Dalton, Inez Memphis Hearn, Carl Otis Duplissey, Percy Aubrey Duplissey, Jearl Genevieve Grayson, Helen Ruth Willis, and Billie Jean Lyles Malone. In her words… I...
Rosalie Romano, 86, of Orange, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 20, 1935, she was the daughter of John B. Blanda and Josephine (Zeto) Blanda. She graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and attended Lamar University, where she was Homecoming Queen. Rosalie was a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar society and the Angel Choir. She was also a member of the LaDonna Club, and...
Barbara Hoffpauir Tisdale, 92, of Beaumont, former resident of Bridge City, passed away on September 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor J.R. Armstrong of Mauriceville Assembly of God Church. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born...
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is thrilled to welcome Keith Jones, Ed.D., to the Gator Family as the new Associate Dean of Technical Studies. Kristin Walker, Dean of Health, Workforce, and Technical Studies, has charged Dr. Jones with leading the technical education programs, including Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, Maritime, Process Technology, and Welding, developing new programs, ensuring students and faculty have resources to be successful, connecting faculty...
Arlon Roy Roberts, 88, of Orange, passed away on September 7, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 13, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Ed Rawls and Pastor Damon Bickham. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Texas, on September 4, 1933, he was the...
Monica “Paige” Snyder, 57, of Bridge City, passed away on September 5, 2021, in Port Arthur. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. The family will hold a private funeral service. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on April 22, 1964, she was the daughter of James Whitley and Marie (Vidrine) Whitley. Paige was extremely outgoing and had the gift of gab. She loved her career as Membership Coo...
Randolph (Randy) R Reed 01-19-1952 08-24-2021 Randy Reed, 69, passed away on August 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada after an illness. Randy was born in Oceanside, California and moved to Bridge City, Texas as a young child. He grew up in Bridge City and graduated from Bridge City High School in 1970. He worked at DuPont in Orange and owned a Dive Shop in Bridge City. He was an avid scuba diver and explored sunken treasure sites. He never met a stranger and would give all that...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Koltin Marshall as their Orangefield September Student of the Month. Upon graduation Koltin plans to attend A&M University and pursue a Chemical Engineering degree. Pictured with Koltin are Shaun McAlpin ( OF Superintendent), Britni Briggs(Counselor), Casey Marshall (Mother), Koltin(Student), Robbie Marshall. (Father), Rea Wrinkle(OFHS Principal, and Meg Brown (Rotary President)....
The 2021 early teal hunting season arrives this Saturday (Sept. 11) and Texas hunters can once again expect a good season. Habitat conditions across much of the state are in outstanding shape which is a great sign going into the season. "I am expecting a good teal season once again for the state of Texas," said Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). "Teal numbers are already impressive in many areas of Texas, especially the...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kinley Dupuis their Bridge City September Student of the Month Award. Upon graduation Kinley intends to pursue an Engineering degree from A&M University. Accompanying Kinley in her award presentation are Tim Wooley(BCHS Principal), proud parents Nikki Dupuis and Philip Dupuis, Kinley(Student), Lisa Huckaby (HS Counselor), Dr. Mike Kelly (BCISD Superintendent) and Meg Brown (Rotary President)....
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of August 30 , 2021 thru September 3, 2021 Michael M. Kosh and Chelsea S. Royer Brandon J. Edwards and Whitley M.J. Slabaugh-Swihart Joseph H. Bell and Jamie L. Burks David W. Franklin and Patricia M. Davis Sage T. Smith and Kelcie B. Medina Joshua A. Monteiro and Mallory C. Horton Stephen M. Sachs and Brenda F. Webb Charles J. Bryant and Jennifer Dobson Johnny A. Jackson and Crystal M. Barkemeyer Harry H. Corbett, III and Elisabeth...
Russell Richard Dickerson, 86, of Orange, passed away on September 3, in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 10:00 a. m., Thursday, September 9, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Floyd County, Virginia, on March 15, 1935, he was the son of Albert Dickerson and Glady (Agnew) Dickerson. Russell lived an interesting and fully active life. Not only was he a self-employed Heavy Equipment Operator and served in the Navy; he loved fish, shrimp, deep sea fishing with h...
Nolan Wayne Devillier, 69, of Orange, passed away on September 3, 2021, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2021, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Earnie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Mary Emma (McLain) Majors, 96, was born in Red River County in Texas, the daughter of the late Bert and Vada McLain. She left this world peacefully in the early hours of August 31. Visitation and Funeral Services were held on Saturday September 4, 2021 in the chapel of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. Mary attended Texarkana High, where she met the man who would become her husband and the love of her life, Joe Majors, Jr. They each went on to earn degrees...
Craig William Boudreaux, 59, of Bridge City, passed away on August 28, 2021, in Port Arthur Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021, at BridgePoint Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Richard Landry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. from 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021, at BridgePoint Church in Bridge City. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on October 5, 1961, he was the...
Robert Hugo "Buddy" Stelter, 83, of Orange, Texas died September 2. He was born in Mart, Texas on January 26, 1938 to Freda Steinke Stelter and Adolf Stelter. Robert graduated from Little Cypress High School in 1956. He graduated from Tyler Junior College in 1958 and Texas Lutheran College in 1960. He attended these colleges on basketball scholarships. Upon graduation he returned to Orange and was employed by Firestone Petrochemical for 42 years. In 1959 he married Ann...
Mary Ellen Sneed, 83, of Bridge City, went to her eternal home with Jesus Christ her Savior on August 23, 2021 in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green of Anchor Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021 at Claybar Funeral in Bridge City. Born in Port...
Betty Simon, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wenesday, September 1, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Glynn Anderson. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 22, 1957, she was the daughter of Hadley Jack Gradney and Elvina Fontenot. Betty was a dedicated employee at Honeywell. She was a very hard worker, and was always there if you needed a hand. Betty...
Miles was born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 6, 1930 to Gertha Poole and Miles Hall, Sr. He grew up in Beaumont and moved to Orange with his family as a teenager. He graduated from Stark High School in 1947 and then joined the Merchant Marines. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. In 1954 he married the former Ann Aldredge, also of Orange. Together they had three children. Miles went to work for DuPont Sabine River Works in 1953 and retired in 1993....
