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  • "The Sunfish Showdown" is Slated for Sept. 24 at TFFC

    Staff Report|Updated Sep 20, 2022

    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...

  • Sandra C. Mouton, 71, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Sep 20, 2022

    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, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Sep 19, 2022

    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...

  • Marjorie Jean Campise, 80, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated Sep 6, 2022

    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, Vidor

    Staff Report|Updated Sep 5, 2022

    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...

  • Gene Raymond Edgerly, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Gene Raymond Edgerly, 87 of Orange, TX died August 28, 2022 at his home. Gene was born on December 1, 1934 in Port Arthur, TX to Jewel and Isabel (Gonsoulin) Edgerly. He attended and graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Port Arthur, TX in 1953. After graduating from high school he enlisted into the US Army. After being discharged 1958, he served 8 years in the US Army Reserves. After discharge, He went to work at Jefferson Chemical as a machinist in Port Neches from...

  • Rita Anderson, 89, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    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,...

  • Thomas "Sleepy" Smith, 88, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for 53 years and owned First Realty Associates for 40 years. He was a life long charter member of Orange Lio...

  • James Carol Henry, 63, Houston

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    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...

  • Sadie Jewel Huffman LeBouef, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Sadie Jewel Huffman LeBouef, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Services to honor Sadie’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Sadie was born on July 4, 1931, in Sabine Pass, Texas, to p...

  • Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of Life for Julianna at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church after the burial. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

  • Lois Rae Wardell, 83, Katy

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    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...

  • Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon, 85, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Born in Winnsboro, Louisiana, on February 26, 1937, Bea was the daughter of William and Allie Gwin. Bea was mar...

  • Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, Hallettsville

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Born in Port Arthur, Texas...

  • Aaron James Lejeune, 28, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 28, 2022

    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...

  • Edith Lily Knott Babcock, 95, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Valerie Sansing. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

  • Orangefield Students Learn About Citizenship

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Students in Mrs. Spears' Family and Community Services class are currently studying Citizenship Basics. Judge Chad Jenkins and Constable Jeremiah Gunter came and spoke to them about rights and responsibilities as a citizen, the importance of laws and regulations, and the importance of attending school....

  • Bernice Stella Browning, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Bernice Stella Browning, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Bernice was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 22, 1931, she was raised there by her parents, Lloyd and Christina Oliver. She was out going and enjoyed traveling any chance she had. Bernice loved her family more than anything and was always delighted to spend time with them. She was an amazing woman who was loved and will truly be missed by her family and friends. She is...

  • Charles Scott Sexton, 80, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    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...

  • Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63,Orange,

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare time. Most of the time you could find him relaxing drinking a beer. Jack was truly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by those that knew him. He...

  • Lola Pickett Bingham, 96,Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    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....

  • Richard "Ricky" Allen Benefield, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 23, 2022

    Richard “Ricky” Allen Benefield, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 30, 1958, he was the son of Huey Paul Benefield and Bettye Lou...

  • Ronnie Dale Bishop, Sr., 68, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 23, 2022

    Ronnie Dale bishop, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Waco, Texas, on February 12, 1954, he was the son of Lonnie and Della Bishop. Ronnie...

  • El Ray Philen, Sr., 79, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 19, 2022

    El Ray Philen, Sr., 79, of Bridge City, passed away on August 14, 2022, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Chaplain Mark Dubon of Groves Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2022,...

  • Yvonne Lenhard, 81, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 19, 2022

    Yvonne Lenhard, 81, of Orange, peacefully received her angel wings on August 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, August 19, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Old First Orange Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Yvonne was born in De Queen, Arkansas on April 5, 1941. She was...

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