Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the February Student of the Month for Orangefield is Chloe Padilla. Chloe is ranked 73 of 138 with a GPA of 3.53. Pictured from Left to Right: Rea Wrinkle, John Padilla, Christy Padilla, Britni Briggs, Chloe Padilla, Christy Khoury, Shawn McAlpin. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Helen E. VanArsdale, 68, died unexpectedly January 12, 2022, at Southeast Texas Medical Center. She was bron January 12, 1954, in St. John’s Newfoundland, daughter of Charlie E. and Eileen (Jones) Fowler. She was married to Johnny Ray VanArsdale and worked at Potter and Wicker and Kroger’s in Orange as a florist and a cake decorator for many years before becoming a stay at home mom to Amy M. Fowler. She was a loving mom, sister, aunt, and maw maw and will be deeply missed by...
Thad Ray Morphew passed away on January 31, 2022 at the age of 65. Thad was born on August 28, 1956 in Orange. He was a 1975 graduate of West Orange High School. He met the love of his life in July of 1980 and raised their four children; Oleatha, Tyson, Chad and Kendall. He was a master craftsman in his professional career and personal life. He was the go to man for any situation and always had a project in progress. He was a simple man that liked to fish, garden, work with...
Virginia (Ginger) Ann Brogan Broussard passed away January 27, 2022. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents Jack A. Brogan and Esther Parks, also by her loving husband Paul A. Broussard. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky and and moved to Port Arthur, Texas when she was about 8 years old. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960. Ginger was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Arthur and was very active in the youth program and later became...
Melvin Maurice Elkins Sr, 90, a longtime resident of Beaumont Texas, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2:00 pm with visitation to be held prior to the service at 12:00 pm. Both will be held at Woodland Baptist Church, Beaumont, where Melvin was a member. Officiating the service will be his son, Pastor Maurice Elkins of Voth Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Melvin was...
Thad Ray Morphew passed away on January 31, 2022 at the age of 65.Thad was born on August 28, 1956 in Orange. He ws a 1975 graduate of West Orange High School. He met the love of his life in July of 1980 and raised their four children; Oleatha, Tyson, Chad and Kendall. He was a master craftsman in his professional career and personal life. He was the go to man for any situation and always had a project in progress. He was a simple man that liked to fish, garden, work with his...
Donald Gladney Heath, 78, of Lumberton, TX passed away on February 2, 2022. Born in Cordele, Ga to Naomi Amanda (née Grace) and Robert Clifford Heath on December 11, 1943. He was an intelligent and dedicated man who was the first in his family to attend college, earning his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Insurance from Georgia State University and a CPCU from The American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters, Inc., and a ChFC and CLU from The...
Billy Wayne LeLeux passed at the age of 62, January 25, 2022. He was laid to rest Monday in Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur next to his mother....
Declamation: 1st Place ($2,000): Sadie Prouse 2nd Place ($1,500): Madeleine Wernig Interpretive Reading 1st Place ($2,000): Shelby Eason 2nd Place ($1,500): Zachary Jagoe The first place students advance to compete at the county final on Sunday, April 24th at the Lutcher Theatre for up to another $5,000 in scholarships....
Robert Andrew Morgan (Bob), 79, of Willis, TX passed away on February 7, 2022, in Willis after a long fought illness. He battled for life until the very end while surrounded by cherished family members. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 30, 1942, Robert grew up in Orange, Texas, graduated from Lutcher-Stark High School, and still frequented Stark High Class of 1960 reunions. Robert graduated from North Texas State University and went on to receive his doctorate degree...
Terry Lee James, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 6, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and his Uncle, Reverend John Elliott. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas,...
Elouise Van Pelt, 90, of Baytown, passed away on February 1, 2022, in Baytown. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bland Cemetery in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 11, 1931, she was the daughter of Pearce A. Bland and Vera E. (Washington) Bland. Elouise was a woman of simple pleasures, often enjoying gardening, watching daytime shows and Andy Griffin, and reminiscing on photos of her family. She was a wonderful cook and was known...
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced this week that the State of Louisiana’s Board of Regents renewed LSCO’s biennial licensure, continuing LSCO’s status as a Louisiana degree-granting institution from December 15, 2021, through December 15, 2023. This approval allows LSCO to offer courses, clinical education, and degrees that are fully-recognized by the State of Louisiana. For students in the Pharmacy Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Dental Assisting, and Phlebotomy Programs, this means that LSCO stude...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of January 31, 2022 thru February 4, 2022 James A.J Medina and Hayley P. Kinard Dalton J. Ouzts and Meagan L. Tantillo Dillon T. Bryer and Kassandra M. Gomez Kyle C. Smith and Ana V. Perez Matias Marcus K. Wright and Shelby L. Constable William B. Sims and Abby C. Patterson Kayleb S. Nabours and Macie M. Chesson Robert S. Farmer and Kuku K. Johnson...
John Marvin Sonier, 81, of Orange, passed away on January 22, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brown. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on May 15, 1940, he was the son of Rufus Sonier and Isabella (Jackson) Sonier. John proudly and honorably served in the United States Air Force as an MP. He retired as an insulator after years of hard work and in his spare time enjoyed duck...
Rhett Waylon Wilson was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 19, 2022 and was welcomed into Jesus' loving arms on January 24, 2022. A memorial service honoring Rhett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Pipkin Ranch at 23347 Big Hill Rd., Beaumont, TX 77705, followed by a gathering of family and friends at The Lodge. Officiating will be The Honorable Reverend Keith F. Giblin. Rhett was the deeply beloved son of Keene and Alyssa Wilson. F rom the moment he was...
Kenny Ray Richardson, 68, formerly of Vidor, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Athens, Texas, on July 5, 1953. Kenny was the son of Letha Merle (Holman) Richardson and Paul David Richardson. He was a certified public accountant, having graduated from Vidor High School and the University of Houston. He worked many years for Bechtel Corporation in Houston and then San Francisco before returning to Houston to work as an independent CPA....
Deborah Ann Baker, 64, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2022, in Huntsville. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. An entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Austin, Texas, on July 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Charles Lee Angell and Lucille (Crouch) Angell. Deborah was a member of the Order of the...
Rebecca Lynn Bradley, 57, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 25, 1964, she was the daughter of Robert William Wheat, Sr. and Joyce Faye Glasgow. Rebecca adored her grandkids more than anything. She...
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 18 & 19 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. A schedule of events are as follows: • Friday, February 18 o Flashback Friday Parade (70's theme) | 6:30 P.M. o Live Entertainment | 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. • Saturday, February 19 o Kiddie Carnival | 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. o Munchkin Parade |...
Christopher Wayne Berry was a keeper of the peace, a defender of the weak and meek, a kind spirit to the world. He was born June 19, 1967 at Orange Memorial Hospital. His End of Watch was January 25, 2022. He attended Lorena Oates Elementary, Orangefield Middle School, & graduated from Orangefield High School in 1985. He graduated Lamar University with a degree in criminal justice. He served & protected the communities of Jefferson County, Newton County, Pinehurst & Vidor...
John Havens was born November 8, 1926 in Westbrook, Texas to John and Mary Havens. He passed away January 25, 2022. As a young boy John moved with his family to Hamilton, Texas where he was raised. From his earliest years, John's main interest was always in trucks, and by the age of 16 he was already driving an 18-wheeler. After finishing school he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood and then at Fort Bliss. While in the service he was an instructor in the...
Paul Young, 65, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family in Orange. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Edwards and Reverend James Corkran. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 10, 1956, he was the son of Joe...
Wallace “Wally” Comeaux, 93, formerly of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2022, in Hemphill. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. with visitation to follow at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on Dec...
Surrounded by loved ones, Linda Dyer Moore, 74, of Orange, passed away on January 25, 2022, peacefully in her home after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Jerry McNeill. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 6, 1947, she...
