Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Johnnie Ruth Martin Clark, 87, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2022. A service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Mauriceville Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Wilma Martin, and her sister, Sybil Nell Burgess. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Martin Clark of Mauriceville; Raejean Clark-German and her...
Please register a team today and be part of the movement to beautify our community! It’s Trash-Off time once again! The 27th annual Community Trash-Off is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas with a rain date of March 5, 2022. This year’s Community Trash-Off is generously presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in collaboration with the City of Orange. Orange County res...
JoAnn Price, 87, of Euless, Texas, passed away January 22, 2022, in Euless. She was born November 17, 1934, in Texarkana, Texas, and was the only child of Wilson Edward Kelley and Josephine Christine Kelley. She was a graduate of North Texas State College where she received her degree in Education. While at NTSC, she met her husband, Othal Ray Price, who was also a student there. Ray and JoAnn married on November 28, 1957. Most of their life together was lived in Orange,...
Myron Wade Duncan, 59, of Orange, passed away on January 28, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Dr. Allen Tilley of First Baptist Church of Carthage. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 29, 1962,...
Ann Lou Matson Gauthier, 82, of Orange, passed away on January 25, 2022 in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jon Brinlee of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Ann Lou Matson Gauthier was born August 13, 1939, in Jasper, Alabama....
St. Mary Catholic School is proud of 8th grader Jonathan Quintero for being named the 2021-2022 Spelling Bee Champion. Congratulations also go to Allie Broussard who was our runner-up. They battled extremely hard and kept us on our toes until the end. All participants did a fantastic job. It takes a lot of preparation and a is very nerve-racking competition, but they all stepped up and competed with grace. We would also like to thank our wonderful judges: Maureen McAllister,...
Sabine Area Central Labor Council Endorses Shawn Hare for Orange County Commissioner Precinct 2. The Committee on Political Education (COPE) of the Sabine Area Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO has announced it will endorse Shawn Hare in the race for Commissioner of Orange County Precinct 2. The Sabine Area Central Labor Council consists of more than 5,000 members in two dozen labor union locals which are affiliated with the AFL-CIO in eight counties in Southeast Texas. Jeff...
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, West Orange-Cove CISD superintendent, Dr. Rickie Harris, announced Hiawatha Hickman as the lone finalist for the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. The finalist will be presented to the WOCCISD Board of Trustees for consideration at the regular board meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022. If approved, the new athletic director will be expected to take the helm on February 7, 2022. The athletic...
Anner Mae Brown, 52, of Silsbee, passed away on January 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Houston, Texas, on October 14, 1969, she was the daughter of Elton Eugene Denmon and Christene (Tanton) Denmon. Anner adored her children and loved to spend time with them. Her world revolved around her grandchildren who called her "Grammy". She was a simple woman with a love for cooking and a generous soul. She would give the shirt off of her back to anyone who needed and loved with...
Bobbye A. Askew, 85, of Orange, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Call, Texas, on June 5, 1936, she was the daughter of T.J. Godeaux and Alva Everage Godeaux. Bobbye graduated from Stark High School in 1954, and married the love of her life not long after on July 16, 1954. She was very talented and creative, she could make or craft anything she could imagine. She handmade all of her daughter's clothes, along with being a seamstress she was an artist, a...
Martha Jo Wingate Martin, 69, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2022, in her home after her 13 year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 11:00am, Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Lee. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 8, 1952, she was the daughter of David Bill Wingate and Marjorie Helen Wells. She was considered Super Woman by many. She was incredibly caring and loving, but at the same time...
Since coming back from the break, the "Cardiac Cats" have been playing a lot of basketball, including two district games and tournaments. West Orange-Stark was the first team on the docket for the Bobcats as they looked to open up district play with a big win against the Stallions. The first group to lace them up was Coach Ragsdale's group of 7th graders, who put on a defensive clinic nearly shutting out WO-S 24-6. Hayden Clark led this group on both sides of the floor scoring eight points, as well as contributing several...
Last Thursday, the “Cardiac Cats” headed down the road to face the Silsbee Tigers for a 4-game extravaganza. The 7th grade B-team was the first team to try and cage the Tigers. Coach Ragsdale and his impenetrable 1-3-1 zone produced another win for his group. Nine of the eleven players scored, making this a great team victory for the Bobcats. Leading the way for this group were Gavin Gravett, Adam Myers, and AJ Pachuca, each scoring four points. Cooper Dorman and Kale Spears each hit a shot from downtown making sure the Tig...
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge, left, thanks former city manager Jerry Jones for a job well done during Jones' retirement celebration at City Hall Friday Jan. 14....
Burnell Waters, 90, of Beaumont, passed away on January 14, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, at Sabine Tabernacle in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Jimmy Boykin. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 19, 1931, she was the daughter of George Burnell Whittenberg...
Peggy Joyce Weeks Caraway, 77, of Orange, passed away on January 10, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Allmon. Burial will follow at Autumn Oak Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on August 25, 1944, she was the daughter of Daniel Weeks and Hazel (Coe) Weeks. Peggy...
Burl Caraway transitioned from this life to the next on January 12, 2022. As he would say, “holy mackerel” it was a life well lived with few regrets. Burl was born on September 23, 1941, to the late James Pershing Caraway and Ruth Culver at Hotel Dieu in Beaumont, Texas. Burl’s formative years were shaped by his friendship with his best friend and brother, James (Jim) Caraway. Jim and Burl lived a life filled with music and art. Burl played the saxophone and later the bass guitar while Jim played everything you can imagi...
Barbara Kelly, 93, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 in Port Arthur. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 21, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cope. She moved to Texas after graduating from Mount Union College in Ohio. She became a physical therapist for 41 years, mostly working at the former Orange Memorial Hospital. She was an avid book reader and was board member of the Orange Public Library. After she retired she enjoyed volunteering at the Orange...
Michael “Mike” Gregory DeRouen, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his loving wife Dianne; his angel as he often called her. Funeral services are pending at this time. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 9, 1944, Mike was was the son of Wilfred L. and Christine Hoppe DeRouen. Mike graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1961 and went on to receive an associate degree from the Lamar Institute of Technology. After he fin...
Ann Glidden Fleming went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2022. Ann was born January 20, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Leon Glidden Sr. and Georgia Lucille Glidden.She was the 1960 Valedictorian and Football Sweetheart at Little Cypress High School, where she also played basketball. Ann graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas with a degree in Education. She retired from the Bridge City Independent School District in 2001...
Ronald Joseph Trahan, 74, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022, at home. Born in Travis County, Texas, on October 21, 1947, he was the son of Renis Trahan and Dorothy Rogers Trahan. Ronald retired from Motiva after many years of hardwork and dedication. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. Holley and Ronald spent many wonderful years together, and they adored each other deeply, building a life they loved together. Maverick his Yorkie misses him greatly. Ronald w...
William Lynn Ricks was born at home on May 26, 1939, in Florien, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 10, 2022, after an extended illness. Preceding William in death are his parents, Ruby Louise and JB Ricks. William is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Lesa Giarratano and husband Mike; two granddaughters, Rachel Palombo and husband David and Rebecca Stevens and husband Matt. William also has three great-grandchildren, Andrew...
Gene Don Morgan, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Beaumont. A graveside service for Gene will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Matt Martin. Burial will follow. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 3, 1927, he was the son of Robert “RT” Theodore Morgan and Minnie Dorothy (McLemore) Morgan. Gene worked for Texaco as a Foreman over the power department. He was in charge of wat...
Billy Gary Pollard, 75, of Gist, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Walton of New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Alvin, Texas, on March 7, 1946, he was the son of W.W. (Bill) Pollard and Zula Mae (Peveto) Pollard. Billy served the...
Jennifer Silva, 73, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 at home. Born in Jennings, Louisiana on July 30, 1948, she was the daughter of Roy Bergeaux and Hannah O. Jeffers Bergeaux. She enjoyed going to different garage sales and seeing what she was able to find. She loved family gatherings and being surrounded by her loved ones. She was always one to help others, going out of her way to help anyone in need. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She is...
