Hometown News For Orange County, Texas

Articles from the January 19, 2023 edition


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  • James Willard Jackson, 63, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    James Willard Jackson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 10, 1959, he was the son of James and Donnie Jackson. James was a long-time police officer for Beaumont Police Department and Round Rock Police Department. He took pride in his work and was very active in Operation Blue Santa. James was a big sports fanatic, especially when it came to the Houston Astros and Houston Texans. Aside from sports, he also...

  • Steven Clark Pence, 64, Mauriceville,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    Steven Clark Pence, 64, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Steve, as he was known to all, was born on October 28, 1958, to Marjorie Robison Dearmond and Herbert Don Pence. Over the years he worked as a tugboat pilot, welder, pipefitter, and plumber. He was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Nederland, Texas. Steve was a lifelong music enthusiast and 1970's rock aficionado. He was an avid guitar player and enjoyed...

  • Judy "Faye" Gail Sneed, 63, Bridge City

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    Judy “Faye” Gail Sneed, 63, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Ora...

  • Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr.,

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Robert Roland Stalnaker, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, began his earthly life February 21, 1929, in Fairmont, West Virginia. The third child of Ethel and Robert Roland Stalnaker lived in West Virginia with his parents and four siblings until moving to Orange, Texas in 1946 where he graduated from Lutcher Stark High School, and married Bobbie Jean Marsh. They were married for almost seventy years and had three...

  • Mary Ann Morgan, 55, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Mary Ann Morgan, age 55, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Services to honor Mary’s life will be held at Dorman Funeral Home Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Officiating the service is cousin, Rev. Jimmy Dean Owens. A graveside service will be held at Henry Cemetery in Gallatin, Texas at 3:00 PM. A gathering of family and friends for visitation will be held on January 12, 2023, at Dorman Funeral Home, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Mar...

  • Larry Neil Freeman, 75, Beaumont

    Staff Report|Updated Jan 12, 2023

    Larry Neil Freeman, 75, of Beaumont, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Tomball, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 27, 1947, he was the son of James and Melba Freeman. Larry grew up in South Park community of Beaumont attending Calvary Baptist Church and graduating a proud Greenie from South Park High School in 1965. He grew with strong bonds to his aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Larry developed his belief in hard work and valued the lifelong friendships he...