Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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On March 23rd, 2023 Cecil passed from this earth to spend eternity in the presence of God. Born in Orange, Texas on December 12th, 1954, he was the youngest child of Cecil Cleborn Scales, Sr. and Betty Sue Brannon. He grew up in the Scales family home in the Orangefield area surrounded by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. After graduating from Bridge City High School in 1973, he moved to the Houston area and began working in the banking and computer industries. Cecil...
Tomorrow, the Houston Astros will begin the long 162-game trek to become the first team since the 2000 New York Yankees to repeat as world champions when they open the new season at Minute Maid Park against the Chicago White Sox and try to extend their opening-game success to 11 straight victories, Houston also could become the first team to win three consecutive pennants since the Yankees’ run of four straight from 1998-2001, More notably, of course, Houston won World S...
For many years local anglers have long been loyal the S.A.L.T. Club and the fantastic traditions they are a part of. The club annually hosts one of the most prestigious events for local anglers and the new PRO Series is just another exciting addition to their great lineup. The new PRO Series event is a redfish tourney with 3 separate events along with a Team of The Year award. The SALT Pro helps to benefit the SALT Club which in turn uses the funds to purchase lifetime fishing...
Walter “Tommy” Thomas Weston, 65 passed away on March 23, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tommy was born on October 25, 1957, in Orange, Texas, to Maxine and Del...
Spring has arrived and more big shows have been announced to across the region to keep music fans busy all summer long. Check out the schedule below for upcoming shows and see the full listing of events online at www.therecordlive.com March 30 Skid Row, Buckcherry, Rise Rooftop, Houston March 31 Sammy Kershaw, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. March 31 Smile Empty Soul, Horizon Theory, Fire Follows, Scout Bar, Houston April 1 Trace Adkins, L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake...
Fortunately our forefathers had the wisdom to guarantee certain freedoms in our constitution. The freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom to participate in government and the freedom of speech – both spoken and written. All of these are freedoms which should be jealously protected. A student of history knows well that curtailing what citizens can say, read or express in writing is a precursor to a domineering type government. The same was true of the German Nazis, I...
Little Cypress Junior High has chosen cheerleaders and mascots for the 2023-24 school year. Eighth grade cheerleaders are Emmerson Richards, Henley Kalena, Aubrey Blackman, Charley Jones, Jayslea Bourdier, Brystol Castino, and Avery Standley. For the seventh grade, cheerleaders are Allison Cano, Rylee Scales, Brylee Burtfield, Marren Crawford, Felicity Bob, Jordyn Chargois, Madeline Breaux, and Rylee Laughlin. Mascots are Emmalee Buchhols and Chole Zarate....
Johnny Sheppard, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on September 17, 1931, he was the son of Johnny Shepherd, Sr. and Grace Granger. Johnny graduated from Orangefield High School before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Johnny proudly served for four years during the Korean War. He worked for DuPont for twenty-one years before going on to start Orangefield Waterworks. In his down time, Johnny enjoyed fishing...
On March 20, 2023, our MVP, Mary Ann Lockhart Floyd, 85, stepped into the batter’s box with bases loaded, tapped her bat twice on home plate and locked in her stance. When she was ahead in the count 3 and 0, COACH gave her the greenlight to swing away. Next pitch, she launched a tater straight away to center field for a walk-off grand slam. Cheering her on as she circled the bases one last time were her biggest fans, daughter, Sarah Nelle Ballard, “adopted daughters” Aimee...
Mrs. Jimmy Cay Pattillo, 99, of Orange, Texas, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Buck Gilcrease. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on April 5, 1923, she was the...
Graceann (Lindsey) Harrington, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2023, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 6, 1941, she was the daughter of Grady A. Lindsey and Grace A. (Frohling) Lindsey. Graceann worked as a...
Jerry Leon Roach, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Pensacola, Florida, on August 14, 1956, he was the son of Robert L. Roach, Sr. and Shirley Ann (Hibbitts) Roach. Jerry was a hardworking man who owned and operated his own floor installation business. He was also an avid lover of watching ghost stories and flea markets, having his own stall at the Vidor Flea Market that he enjoyed working more than anything. His family remembers...
Jack Rogers, 92, born September 3, 1930, in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Beaumont, Texas. Jack was a devoted son, husband and father. He was known for his constant selflessness and his true love for God and his family. Above all else, Jack was a true Christian and took joy in sharing about his immeasurable faith in Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Elizabeth Mayberry, Bill and Lottie...
