Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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We are excited to announce that Orangefield ISD has received a grant from Walmart Giving! We can't wait to purchase classroom sets of novels for our junior high students. Pictured above: Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD District Librarian/Grant Writer, and T.J. Reed, Orangefield Junior High Principal....
Mr. Mire, our junior high assistant principal, saved a choking student in the cafeteria. The student's airway was cleared and is doing well. We are proud of Mr. Mire and the others involved in assisting with the emergency. They did an awesome job!...
Euel Norwood, 91, a 58 year resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 21, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Palacios, Texas, on March 23, 1931, he was the son of Johnny and Eva...
Tommy Shelton Jr., 69, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2022, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas on January 1, 1953, he was the son of Tommy Shelton Sr, and Barbara (Chisum) Welch. Tommy graduated from Lutcher-Stark High School and went on to graduate from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. He served in the Merchant Marines an...
Michael Christopher Wilkerson, 40, of Orange, passed away on August 6, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial gathering will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Channelview, Texas, on June 28, 1982, he was the son of Randy and Donna Wilkerson. Michael proudly served the United States as a Marine in the Iraq War. He took great pleasure in helping everyone he could, he was an amazing caretaker by...
Thomas William Rainwater, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away, in Port Arthur, Texas, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Graveside services to honor his life will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Hyatt Cemetery in Fields, Louisiana. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Tommy was born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 7, 1965, to parents Lee Ann Griffin Rainwater and Thomas Ray Ra...
Edmond Burke Finnerty IV, 43, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 14, 1979, he was the son of Edmond Burke Finnerty III and Vickie (Rich) Finnerty. Edmond was a kind man with a caring heart. He loved his children more than anything and was a great friend. Edmond will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, Sylvester Rich and...
Wilson Roberts, 84, of Orange, passed away on August 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 7, 1937, he was the son of William and Madeline Roberts. He was a wise man dedicated to his family and community. Wilson started a long and fulfilling career as a Sheriff’s Office Deputy in Jefferson County before he instilled the Bridge City Police Department and becoming the town’s first police chief. He grew the dep...
Phillip Muckelrath, 83, of Bridge City, passed away on August 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Phillip was born on September 4, 1938, he was the son of Jonny Ray Muckelrath and Drury Ritchie. He was a simple and humble man. Phillip thoroughly enjoyed his career as an electrician for 40 years before retiring from Ameripol Synpol in Port Neches. He kept himself...
John Wayne Snider, 77, of Beaumont, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held on a later date. Born in Loeb, Texas, on January 19, 1945, he was the son of Mae Charlotte and Harry Willard Snider, Sr. John was a lifelong devoted member of Voth Baptist church in Beaumont. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros and enjoyed every game he watched. John was very creative and had many talents in various...
Katie Kelley Crooks, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 1, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Marlin Marcantel of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on December 21, 1930,...
Phillip John Mumbach, 70, of Orange, passed away on August 4, 2022, at his home. A Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim McClintock. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022, with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. with a wake service following, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born...
Ryan Mark English, 38, of Orange, passed away on July 31, 2022, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Ryan was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on February 20, 1984, he was the son of Bruce English and Rebecca Russell. He was an incredibly hard worker and took great...
Deana Landers, 49, a long time resident of Orange, Texas passed away August 2, 2022 in Kyle, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Lloyd Thurman of Community Church. The family will begin accepting friends, at 1:00 p.m. Born in San Diego, California, on August 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Richard Landers and Sunnye Landers. Deana graduated from West Orange Stark Highschool in 1990,...
Joyce Katherine Kelley, 80, of Vidor, passed away on August 4, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Brother Terry. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs, Texas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas on November 17, 1941, she was the daughter of Benton and Katie Rice. Joyce...
Bobbie Fay “Nanny” Lonadier Philen, 78, of Bridge City, passed away on August 4, 2022, at home surround by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 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 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home...
Hazel Felix “Scooter” Branham, age 50, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Scooter was born on January 3, 1972, in Vinton, Louisiana to Robert Branham and Laverne Powell Simmons. Scooter was a sports enthusiast. He played football in high school and enjoyed watching baseball games too. He followed all his great nephews on their sports journeys. He also had an interest in the outdoor life such as fishing, camping, swimming, etc. His...
Jaime Alonzo, Jr., 52, of Orange, passed away on August 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 27, 1970, he was the son of Maria del Jesus Trejo and Jaime Ernesto Alonzo, Sr. Jaime enjoyed working with his hands on his many projects over the...
Freddie Charles Howard, 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2022, in Orange, Texas.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating the Mass will be Reverend Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home...
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, on this his 90th Birthday, our precious father, Robert Edward Barnes, entered into his Heavenly Home and reunited with his beloved wife, our mother, Jeanette Barnes. Fully restored to walk with family and friends who went before him...and most of all Our Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, Texas on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00 to...
Audrey Ann Bertrand, age 77of Orange, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Services to honor Audrey’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home with Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights of Orange officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home. Audrey was born in O...
George Gowens, 74, of Orange, passed away on July 17, 2022, at his residence. Born in Buffalo, New York, on September 24, 1947, he was the son of Edward Gowens and Georgie Gunter-Gowens-Jackson. George was a respected veteran having served two stints in the Navy. He loved many things like karaoke with his family and friends, fishing, and sports. Most of all he enjoyed passing down memories of his cherished childhood in Pinehurst, Texas, and reminiscing about his days in the...
Troy Frances Touchet, 63, of Groves, passed away on July 30, 2022 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 22, 1959, he was the son of Edias and Mabel Mary Touchet. Troy was a Avid Golfer, if he w...
Dewey Jean Martinez Jr., age 89, a resident of Orange, died peacefully July 29, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1933, in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. He served in the Korean Conflict, serving in Hawaii, running artillery, and serving in the weather squadron. After discharge from the U.S. Army, he was employed at DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange, where he worked more than 45 years. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Orange, he was also an avid golfer and...
Henry Paul “Skip” Vercher, Jr., 74, of Orange, passed away on July 15, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Officiating will be Reverend Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A recitation of the rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, led by Deacon...
