Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in Texas as a Category One Hurricane this morning and has impacted millions of homes and businesses as it's moved through the southeast and eastern parts of the state. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "Early this morning, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category One Hurricane." "I've reached out to the county judges and mayors...
Kathy Ann Lanier, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. An inurnment will take place at a later date at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday July 9, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 18, 1956, she was the...
Shirley Jo Ausherman, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 29, 1944, she was the daughter of Columbus LeBlanc and Ola LeBlanc (Trahan). Shirley led a life filled with creativity and passion. Her hobbies included crafting, flower arrangements, sewing, and painting. She was also a member of Cove...
Chuck Russell, 77, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on June 24, 2024. Born in Orange County, Texas, on February 12, 1947. Chuck's career as a welder was not just a profession but a passion that defined him. He will be remembered as someone who was a character - always bringing laughter and joy to those around him. His love for fishing and travel brought brightness to his life and inspired those who knew him. Among his proudest...
Clayton Lynn Harrison, 46, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Newley Hunt. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 13, 1978, he was the son of Thomas Lynn Harrison...
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Actuarial & Underwriting Committee will meet on Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m. CT. The meeting agenda and meeting materials are available on TWIA’s website. The Committee will review the 2024 Rate Adequacy Analysis prepared by the Association’s actuarial staff, receive public comment, and consider whether to recommend a change in rates to TWIA’s Board of Directors. The Rate Adequacy Analysis indicates that TWIA’s current rates are inadequate by 38 percent for residential coverag...
Joel Wayne Hebert, 65, of Nederland, Tx, passed away on June 29h, 2024 at his home in Nederland. A Memorial Mass will be held on July 13th, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Joel was born on November 11, 1958, in Port Arthur to Ronald and Sheryl Hebert. He graduated from Nederland High School (1976). He was always willing to lend a hand when ever needed as evidence by his devotion to the Southeast Texas Circle of Hope as a founding board member. Joel...
Phillip Mark Thomasson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in Houston on June 24. He was born in Borger, Texas on April 30, 1957, to Fred and Kay Thomasson. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Thomasson, and brother Mike. Mark is survived by his wife, Kathy Wood Thomasson, daughter Jennifer and son Dean Thomasson. Also, his mother, Kay Thomasson and brother Randy. Other survivors include many other family members, and dear friends who loved him deeply....
Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office is monitoring three active Atlantic systems with a possibility of impacting Texas. "The Texas General Land Office stands ready to help Texans prepare for, and recover from, hurricanes and tropical storms," said Commissioner Buckingham. "The GLO is monitoring the current storm systems in the Atlantic and will increase readiness procedures as needed in accordance with emergency...
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by April and May’s severe weather events have until July 16 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The Presidential Disaster Declaration includes Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, T...
Joseph “Joe” August Murphy, 79, of Orange, Texas, climbed his last and highest mountain peak on June 27, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Jim Sichko, Papal Missionary of Mercy for Pope Fancis, along with Father Sinclair Oubre, Father Tom Phelan, and Father David Edwards. Burial wi...
Doris Ann Land, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2024, at UTMB in Galveston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Burden of First Baptist Church in Nederland. A private family burial will follow services. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 24, 1947, she...
Steven Lee Stafford, 47, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 26, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Tylertown, Mississippi, on July 30, 1976, he was the son of Cathie Duhon and stepfather Wilbert Duhon. Steven was widely known as a dedicated Truck Driver for Clark Transportation, a job he held close to his heart. His passion for the open road was evident to all who knew him. Beyond his professional life, Steven found immense joy in hunting and fishing. He...
Cathe Lynn Cobb, 73, of Orange, Texas passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 24, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas on October 24,1950 to her loving parents Elafay and Anna Mae Bergeron. Cathe was the oldest of their four children. Cathe married David Cobb in 1970 and spent her life raising her 4 children. Her most loved title was that of Nana to her 7 grandchildren and first great grandchild.Cathe is preceded in death by her parents - Elafay and Anna Mae Bergeron, her husband-David. Those left to cherish her...
Adam Levail Perkins, 39, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2024, at home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024, at The Oaks Event Center in Vidor, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 8, 1985, he was the son of Alfred Perkins and Kathryn (Weir) Perkins. Adam will always be remembered as the funniest person you would ever meet. His wit and charm ensured that he never met a stranger. He had a remarkable ability to bring laughter and joy to...
Jacob Phillip Martin, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor, Texas. Officiating will be his son, Reverend Darrell Martin. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in...
Carolyn Ann Sonnier, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away on June 17th, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 1:00 p.m. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on October 3, 1956, she was the daughter of Hilery Fontenot and...
Clarence Moore, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born on February 27, 1934, he was the son of Demos Moore and Louella Moore (Johnson). Clarence was a very good person and a great friend to have, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. He proudly served in the United States Army for many years. Clarence was a talented barber known for his skillful hands and gentle demeanor. Throughout his life, Clarence's proudest...
Harold McDonald, 91 years old of Orange, Tx. was called to his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2024, in Lumberton, Tx. at The Haven Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 in the chapel. Harold was born on April 8, 1933, to Walter and Essie McDonald. After graduating from Little Cypress School in 19...
Shirley Ann Jones, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born on August 2, 1947, she was the daughter of Howard Dies and Amelia (Guillory) Dies. Shirley was...
Rick “R.J.” Jerald Hampton, 38, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 22, 2024, at Outlaw Bible Church on Hwy 12 in Mauriceville. Born in Galveston, Texas, on December 25, 1986, he was the son of Rick Jerald Hampton and Teresa Jefferson (Callahan). R.J. was known for his exceptional tinkering skills and the ability to figure out anything that came his way. He worked as a mechanic and his heart was as big as his...
Eddie Lamar Hawkins, 65, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. A memorial gathering will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Warren, Arkansas, on August 26,1959, he was the son of Otis Hawkins and Elizabeth (Bateman) Hawkins. Eddie was married to...
Rachel Marie Curry, 52, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Victoria, Texas, on July 30, 1971, she was the daughter of Joe Aleman, Jr. and Sandra (Baros) Ross. Rachel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was known her warm and caring nature, always ready to lend a helping hand no matter what. Rachel cherished her family dearly and made it a tradition to have family dinners every Sunday. She...
Judy Ellen (Frain) Herb, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born in Norwich, New York, on April 14, 1944. She was the third and last child of Walter J. Frair and Vivian (Potter) Frair. She was very involved in the Methodist Church growing up, singing in the church choir. Judy attended the University of Buffalo, where she met her Soulmate, Robert. She was the dutiful fiancé while Rob attended West Point, marrying...
Leida Alicia Garcia 55, de Orange, Texas, falleció Junio 1,del 2024 en su casa en Orange . Visitaciones serán de 5:00PM a 8:pm, jueves Junio 6 ,2024, con un rosario a las 7:00pm en Claybar Funeral Home en Orange. Nacida en San Nicolas De Los Garzas, Nuevo León, México, El 14 de junio del 1968 ella era hija de Felipe Alcalá y María Luisa Cárdenas. Ella era una querida Madre, Esposa, abuela y amiga de mucha gente. Sera recordada por los platillos y comidas que hacía y traían...
