Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Charles H. Latham, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 8, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Albert Champagne and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on February 22, 1940, Charles was the son of Price and Modiner Latham. He was the...
We celebrate and give thanks for the gift of the life and love of Ben Thompson. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ben was born in Beardstown, Illinois, on December 22, 1924, and passed away December 10, 2016. He was the son of Chester and Gladys (Crable) Thompson. Ben served in World War II and the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Orange for 32 years. Ben was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in...
Robert Joseph Rossi, Sr., 70, of Nederland, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was born on April 18, 1946, in Beaumont, To Marie Lovenia Stout Rossi and Joseph Rossi. Robert graduated Beaumont High School in 1965. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after fifty years as a switchman. Robert was a local chairman for Local 20 and general chairman for GO 577 for the UTU for thirty-five years. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys’ Fan and loved John Wayne and old Westerns. S...
Caron Lori Hedleston Wind, 57, of Nederland, died Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1959, in Beaumont, to Margaret “Peg” Faye Porter Hedleston and James “Jim” Hedleston. Caron worked thirty years as a paramedic for numerous EMS companies. She also worked as 911 dispatcher the City of Nederland for ten years. Survivors include her husband, Jon Todd Wind of Nederland; son, James “Tyler” Wind and his wife, Kristin, of Port Neches; daughter, Courtney Rose Wind Austin and her husband, Nic, of Nederland;...
Terry Walter Hoffpauir,Sr., 71, died Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 in Beaumont, TX. He was a lifelong resident of the Golden Triangle area. Terry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. and enjoyed playing the guitar, going to church and spending time with his friends and family especially his children. He is survived by 2 daughters; Rebbecca Ann Sims and husband Kelvin of Pinehurst, TX and Suella Cagle of Orange, TX, 1 stepson; Hershel Hoffpauir, and 7 grandchildren....
Connor Baldwin Smith passed away on December 9, 2016. Connor was born in Paris, Texas, on October 22, 1921. She moved to Beaumont and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1939. She attended Lamar College and graduated from University of Texas, Austin in 1943, receiving her Business Administration degree. She was active in many campus affairs and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. In Austin, she met the love of her life, Kirby Smith, Jr., Army Air Corps pilot from South Carolina....
Lucille Marie Breaux Mouton, a devoted wife and mother, passed away December 10, 2016, at the age of 92 after a brief illness. She was born December 24, 1923, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the only child of Felix and Louise Paget Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Charles Breaux and Elmo J. Mouton. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Agnes Harrop and husband, Pat; her son, Ronald and wife, Beth; her granddaughter, Stephanie Greaves and...
Ella Jo Gossett, 88, of West Orange, went to be with the lord on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 21016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with burial following at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Tommy Anthony, pastor of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange and Matt Chandler, pastor of Life Church in Orange. Pallbearers will be Brent Dearing, Robbie Pucke...
Evelyn Lucille Busby Roberts, 77, of Silsbee, died Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was born on December 1, 1939, in Port Arthur, to Lavelle Teel Busby and J.C. Busby. Survivors include her children, Jay Richard Roberts and his wife, Ellen of Austin and Kristi Lynn Gray and her husband, Scott, of Silsbee; grandchildren, Lauren Roberts, Daniel Roberts, and Natalie Roberts; and sisters, Kay Caraway and her husband, Billy, of Silsbee; Vicki Byrom and her husband, James, of Buna; and Vada Fitzgerald of Evadale. She is preceded in...
Maralin Enez Smith, 85, of Orange, passed away on December 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Drake Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Long Beach, California, on October 12, 1931, she was the daughter of Roland Nadeau and Mary...
Dorothy Louise Hawkins, 90, of Fannett, died Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on August 7, 1926, in Hope, Arkansas. Survivors include her daughter, Paula Smith and her husband, Dale, of Fannett; sons, Chester Hawkins of Sour Lake and Holbert Hawkins and his wife, Vicki, of Fannett; sisters, Margie LaRocca of Lumberton and Billie Ann Perry of Beaumont; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is...
For The Record- Staff Report Friday, December 09, turned out to be a special day for one third grader at Little Cypress Elementary. Maddox Manuel is a student of Josh Leger, music teacher for LCE. Leger uses a program called “Class Dojo” as one of the tools to encourage positive behavior in his classes. According to Leger, “Maddox is just an awesome young man. He is extremely motivated to do the right thing, and Class Dojo is a way for me to reward Maddox, and students like...
Oliver Lawson, 79, of Beaumont, died Monday, December 12, 2016. Mr. Lawson's funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His committal will be held at Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont....
Dale Louis LaFleur Sr., 73 died Friday, December 9th, 2016 at home surrounded by family. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Vidor. Dale liked to go hunting with his sons in the Texas hill country. He also liked traveling internationally, camping, Bar-B-Queing and ranching. Dale loved to spend quality time with his children and grandchildren. Visitation will be Satuday, December 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary...
Bula Marie Barnett, 84, of China, died Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was born on January 24, 1932, to Lucy Dearbornne Kibodeaux and John Kibodeaux, in China. Bula retired as a store clerk from Kibodeaux’s. Survivors include her sons, Billy Wayne Barnett and his wife, Suzanne, of Beaumont and Richard Allen Barnett and his wife, Cheryl, of Kountze; daughters, Patsy Ann Johnston and her husband, Mark and Sarah Kay Coe and her husband, Wesley, all of China; brothers, J.C. K...
William David Smith, 82, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2016. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on February 14, 1934, to Adele Moore and W.D. Smith. David was employed by Jefferson County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Director of the Unity House Treatment Center. David was instructor for Lamar University Port Arthur and also the Stiles Unit. He was a friend of Bill for thirty-three years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Smith; daughter, Jan Smith...
Elva Lee Brown, age 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, after a lengthy illness. She left this life with her daughter and grandaughter's loving arms around her. Elva was born in Orange on April 24, 1932. She was a nurturing mother and grandmother who loved painting, crocheting, knitting, and arts & crafts, many of which she donated to needy children, nursing home residents, and U.S. veterans. She loved to travel,...
Norine P. Passero, 73, of Taylor Landing, died Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born on March 2, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Enid Danderhan Carlson and Charles Carlson. Norine was a master gardener, avid reader, and landscape painter. She will be remembered as a kind and easy going lady who had a zest for life. Survivors include her husband of fifty-two years, Salvatore “Sam” Passero; son, Marc A. Passero and his wife, Diane, of South Bend, Indiana; grandson, Anthony Passero; brother, Ray Kemp and his wife Jan, of Tuc...
Karen Sue Fox, 51, of Orange, passed away on December 6, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016, at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor. Following the service, there will be a memorial gathering held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Pecan Acres Baptist Church. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 26, 1965, she was the daughter of George E. Fox, Sr. and Mattie Susan (Peveto) Carswell. Karen was a LVN at the Baptist Hospital in Orange for many...
Ruby Nell McDaniel, 78, of Vidor, died Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, to Evia and Phillip Guillory. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Cox and her husband, Reverend Ted Cox, of Abbeville, Louisiana; and Pam Bullock and her husband, Reverend John Bullock, and Becky Stroud and her husband, Sam, all of Vidor; grandchildren, Ashley Cox; Reverend Nathan Cox and his wife, Allison; Bethany Bullock; Rebekah Bullock; Breanna Townley and her...
Donald Christopher Brock was born to Frances Jones and Donald L. Brock in Houston, TX. He was a 1987 graduate of M.B. Smiley High School in Houston, TX. "Chris"" was an avid fan of the Houston Texans and had no problem letting you know it. Much of his life was spent in the Orange area where he made many lifelong friends. Forever cherishing his memory are his father, Donald Brock of Beaumont, TX. sons, Donald C. Brock, II of Houston and Justin D. Brock of Beaumont, sister,...
The Record The countdown to Christmas is now in full swing and there are just only a handful of days left to finish that Christmas gift shopping and to begin making plans for the extended-family members coming to visit. While you are waiting, why not check out what is happening at area venues this week and enjoy some great music. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on artists and venues. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember G...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record - Tommy Mann Jr Country music star Travis Tritt returned to Southeast Texas this past week for a performance inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. A near capacity crowd was on hand to hear Tritt sing many of his hit songs such as “Anymore,” “Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof,” “Best of Intentions,” “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’” and “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” among others....
AFC SOUTH CHAMPION SHOULD BE TEXANS OR OLD HOUSTON TEAM For The Record- By Joe Kazmar The Houston Texans’ Super Bowl game could have very well been at Indianapolis Sunday--a place where they lost the first 13 games before winning one last year—because a loss would have virtually eliminated them from any post-season action. The Texans entered Sundays crucial American Football Conference South Division bedraggled after consecutive losses to Oakland, San Diego and Green Bay, but still in a three-way tie with Indianapolis and...
State Championship Playoff Games This Week For The Record- By Joe Kazmar WEST ORANGE-STARK (15-0) over SWEETWATER (13-1)--Noon Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington —The Mustangs are playing for their third straight state championship and again are playing a team that got to this round by virtue of a 48-35 upset victory over Gilmer last weekend. The ‘Stangs will be out to defend their 2015 state title and gunning for their 21st straight victory dating back to last season and also for their first 16-0 perfect season. CLASS 6A...
