Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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James Montondon, 88, of Bridge City, died Friday, Jan. 1. He was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Port Arthur, to Mary Alice Breaux Montondon and Clarence Joseph Montondon and was a lifelong resident of the area. James enjoyed duck hunting, sailing and was an avid reader. He was a member of The Port Arthur Yacht Club on Pleasure Island and he spent many days sailing Sabine Lake. He retired from the Local 610 Carpenters Union after 50 years of service. He will be remembered as a loving...
Della Marlene Bland, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away Dec. 30, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, Jan. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Tony Story of Family Worship Center in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 PM, Thursday, Jan. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on Aug. 7, 1970, she was the daughter of Jerald Wayne...
Robert Wayne Johnson, of Mauriceville, Passed away Jan. 2, at his home, at the age of 67. Robert was born April 14, 1948 in New London, Ct., to Wanda (Swinski) and Leslie Odell Johnson, Sr. He lived in Mauriceville for the past 33 years, prior in Port Arthur. Robert was a marine electrician, working for Gulf Copper Manufacturing before retiring about 10 years ago. He enjoyed reading, spending time on his computer on Facebook and playing with his dog, Toby. He was a member of...
Lillie Pearl McClelland Self, 86, of Silsbee, died Saturday, Jan. 2, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care, Silsbee. She was born Jan. 10, 1929, in Pineland, to Lonia Strickland McClelland and Willie McClelland. Mrs. Self served the Lord as a pastor’s wife for over 30 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Sims Elementary in Bridge City. Survivors include her children, Kenneth Self and his wife, Lucinda, of Kirbyville and Debbie Lewis of Lumberton; grandchildren, Rebecca H...
Senator Robert Nichols - For The Record Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with family and good food, as I know mine were. Here are five things happening around your state this month: - Standing up for Christmas Over the past few years, various communities and school districts within Senate District 3 and across the state have been faced with challenges to their Christmas displays, as well as displays of their Christian faith. I have continually heard from many constituents who dislike that it is becoming less...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Jan. 1-3 Abandoned vehicle, IH-10 W. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Disorderly conduct, 1010 S. Hwy. 87/The Reserve at Cypresswood Miscellaneous incidents, 3100 Edgar Brown Dr. Warrant service, IH-10 W. DUI/alcohol, 2311 S. Hwy. 62 Warrant service, 201 8th St. Trespassing, 608 Strickland Dr. Traffic accident, 4334 Memorial Dr. Theft, 4th and John Traffic accident, 403 Bluebonnet Rd. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Larceny from yard/land, 5000...
Born in Silsbee, Texas on Aug. 18, 1928, Christine Louise Moss enjoyed 87 years of life. She went to be with her Lord Jan. 1, in the comfort of her own home. She was the seventh child born to James Eli Neuman and Beulah Cooper Neuman. Christine was a faithful servant of the Lord, attending First Church of Orange since 1998. Her relationship with God was her first priority. When one loves God like she did, the joy of life falls into place. She loved nature, sandy beaches,...
Donald Ray Wiegand, 60, of Orange, passed away Jan. 3, in Lafayette, La. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, Jan. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Stephen Samuel, of Cathedral in the Pines, in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 pm. Born in Orange, Feb. 21, 1955, he was the son of Thomas Edward Wiegand and Anolia (Konarek) Wiegand....
St. Paul CME will present "Christians on Parade," a humorous parody of church folks, written and directed by Debra Williams of Beaumont. The presentation will be Sunday, Jan. 7, at 6 pm at the St. Paul, 1201 N. 4th St., Orange. The public is invited to meet the cast of characters (or find your inner self), such as Jezebel, Sanctified Sally, Mean Myrtle, Scary Susan, Light Fingers Lillie Mae, Bully Brandon, Handsome Herman and many more. The play is being sponsored by the Women's Missionary Society. Patricia Woods is the...
Twenty-seven musicians from the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Band earned positions in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Band. Several students also placed achieved All-Area and/or All-Region Orchestra. Steven Schoppert is Director of Bands for the LCM District. Pictured: Front Row, L-R: Heidi Shaffer, Abby Coppage, Abby Cart, Bree Russell (All-Area, All-Region Orchestra), Cheyenne Ward; Row 2: Valen Elliott, Sydney Pierce (All-Area, All-Region...
The Lamar University Athletics Department has joined forces with ESPN to deliver live coverage of home men’s and women’s basketball games for this season and home football games beginning with the 2016 season. The package starts tonight with a basketball doubleheader against the University of New Orleans. The women’s game will start at 5 p.m., with the men’s game slated for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. All nine remaining women’s home games and eight of the nine remaining men’s games will be on ESPN3. The Jan. 11 men’s game vs. Texa...
The first meeting of 2016 for the volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 5:30pm. The members of the board are called for an earlier meeting at 4:30 pm to conduct some business prior to the main board meeting. Meeting will be held as usual at the Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Road, Orange. All members are encouraged to attend as some exciting news will be announced. The Friends organization always welcomes interested individuals who want to preserve the historic depot on Green...
The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Dec. 28-31: William M. Bess, IV and Paula M. Zimmerman Darrell G. Charrier, Jr. and Lesley M. Peveto Joey J. Cosselmon and Brooke D. Bass Richard A.T Nongard and Alexa J. Vodicka Thai T. Phan and Phuong N. Tran Jacob C. Norman and Ashley D. Smith Mark W. Jackson and Donna E. Rutherford Aaron J. Alford and Alayna B. Willey...
Grants totaling more than $47,000 power life in Southeast Texas communities The Entergy Charitable Foundation is powering life in Southeast Texas communities with recent grants to nonprofit partners totaling more than $47,000. Charitable organizations may apply for support by completing the application form by Feb. 1. The grants, funded by shareholders, create value for customers and local communities by enhancing educational opportunities, protecting the environment and providing resources for low-income customers. The...
Tabatha Marie Green Force, born Nov. 21, 1982, in Houston, lost her three year battle with cancer early on Jan. 2, surrounded by her loved ones in Deweyville. She is survived by her parents, Christina Crossland Busby and Cecil Busby, Jr.; two sisters, Amy Green and Briana Busby and brother Matthew Green. She was the beloved mother of three sons, Devin Force, Seth Force and Elijah French and three daughters, Angel Force, Selene Tompkins and Aaliyah Tompkins. She leaves her...
Online registration for players and coaches is going on now at www.bcll.org. Representatives will be at the BC Elementary cafeteria on two Saturdays, Jan. 9 and Jan. 16, from 10 am-3 pm assisting parents and coaches with the online process and taking payments. Fundraiser candy should be picked up by parents on these dates and umpires and concession workers may sign up. With an earlier season start, tryouts will take place before the end of January. For all important dates, visit our website and review the date sheet under...
