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Articles from the October 28, 2016 edition


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  • Virginia Delena Scott, 54, Beaumont

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Virginia Delena Scott, 54, of Beaumont, died Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born on January 9, 1962, to Jean Athlene Morgan and Pat Lummus, in Galveston. Virginia enjoyed listening to country music and watching the Houston Texans. Survivors include her child, Gene Edward Scott, Jr.; grandchildren, Emily Scott and Hayley Scott; siblings, David Lummus; Damian Dwight Lopez; Damian Dwayne Lopez and his wife, Terri; Tina Hooker and her husband, Mike; William Boone Gaines; and John Gaines, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews....

  • Wanda Earlene Bagwell, 88, Beaumont

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Wanda Earlene Bagwell, 88, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on January 2, 1928, to Annie Lou Joplin and Elwood Lee Johnson in Crosbyton, Texas. Wanda loved quilting for her children and grandchildren and enjoyed square dancing. She retired as a librarian from Peace Elementary School in Port Acres and taught typing French High School. She was a member of Fidelis Sunday School at Wesley United...

  • Jeanette Parigi, 77, Beaumont

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Jeanette Parigi, 77, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Lenrose Place, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil for Ms. Parigi will be begin at 5:00 p.m. with a gathering of her family and friends to follow, Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2016, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont....

  • Thomas G. Sparks, Sr., 92, of Beaumont

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Thomas G. Sparks, Sr., 92, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born on December 5, 1923, in Provencal, Louisiana, to Florence Elaine Wagley Sparks and Thomas Thaddeus Sparks. In his younger years, Thomas enjoyed hunting birds and squirrels. He was very involved with the locals Gideon’s and LaBelle Baptist Church. If anybody needed help, he was there for them. Survivors include his son, Tommy Sparks, Jr. of Beaumont; daughter, Margaret Richards and her h...

  • Reverend Glenn Farrell Moore, 83 Beaumont

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Reverend Glenn Farrell Moore, 83, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1933, in Bigfoot, TX, to John and Lois Moore. Reverend Moore was a lifelong minister of The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. During his ministry, he served the congregations of Rockett Christian Church in Rockett, Central Christian Church in Pilot Point, First Christian Church of Woodville, First Christian Church of Lake Jackson, and Central Christian Church in San...

  • Texas Energy Museum Host Dinosaur Day

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Dinosaur Day, the Texas Energy Museum's annual outdoor program of hands-on activities about dinosaurs and fossils, will be held on the grounds of the Museum in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 9 am to 1 pm. The free educational program features outdoor activities for children to learn about dinosaurs and how fossils are found and studied. Activities include presentations by paleontologists or "dinosaur hunters"; searching for real fossils; and hands-on,...

  • Golden K Kiwanis Club of Orange host a Retirement Reception

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Golden K Kiwanis Club of Orange will host a Retirement Reception for our two retiring members, Bessie Mae Ford &
Dolores Cleaver, at 10 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 9, at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Bessie Mae has served as a faithful member for 27 years, in every office, & several times as Lt. Gov. of the Regional Kiwanis & higher. Dolores has also been a loyal member, serving for 17 years as the local club secretary & in other offices. You are invited to honor them by attending this important event in their lives. A D...

  • Orange Police Report - Oct 27

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Thursday, October 27: Traffic Accident, 3700 16th St Traffic Accident , 400 W Front Ave Public Peace, 105 Amarylis St Public Intox, 412 9th St Process Service, 1005 Main Ave Public Intox, 905 Park Aly Damaged Property, 711 Park Ave...

  • ELF THE MUSICAL to play LUTCHER THEATER  on November 12, 2016

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Staff Report- The Record Live NETworks Presentations, LLC, WarnerBros. Theatre Ventures andUnique Features, bring the Broadway musical ELF to the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX, Saturday, November 12, 2016 for two performances at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available now at Lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409-886-5535. From the producers that brought Shrek the Musical, Annie, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast to the Lutcher,...

  • Lamar University Invites you to OmegaVille Haunted Museum

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    There is something spooky going on around Lamar University, then it means it is time for the OmegaVille Haunted Museum at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum! The 2016 Omegaville Hunted House will be held 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday, October 31, with an array of rooms setup to send visitors into a frightening fun frenzy. There will be trick or treating for Lamar University students and fun tunes to enjoy. “Last year, we had more than a hundred Lamar students and alumni p...

  • Eric Ashly Stansbury, 61, Vidor

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Eric Ashly Stansbury, 61, of Vidor died Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 in Abbeville, Louisiana. A native of Port Arthur, TX, he was raised in Port Acres and was a longtime resident of Vidor. Eric was a pipefitter for RCI in Beaumont and worked in the construction field for over 40 years. He enjoyed shooting pool, listening to music and the rodeo. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and funeral services at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with...

  • Life Chain this Sunday October 30

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Join us this Sunday, Oct. 30, 2:30 – 3:30pm to show our support of ending abortion in our Country. Our “Sanctity of Life Event” will meet by 2:15pm at First Baptist in Bridge City on Roundbunch. Pick up your sign in front of sanctuary. ($1 rent per sign with proceeds going to local Crisis Pregnancy Centers) Youth do not have to pay for a sign, as their rent is covered. We will stand along West Roundbunch holding our signs in silent witness to those who are driving by. Feel...

  • Kimberly Ann Lovell, 19, Orange,

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Kimberly Ann Lovell, 19, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2016, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 1, 1996, she...

  • American Legion Post 49 Orange, Tx Invites you to Racing Into Casa Christmas.

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    American Legion Post 49 Orange, Tx Invites you to Racing Into Casa Christmas. The 2nd Annual Adult Tricycle Racing Tournament. November 12, 2016, Registration Starts at 4:00 pm, Racing Begins at 5:00 pm. $5.00 Entry Fee Per Driver, For More Information Contact Deborah 409-886-1241...

  • Hazel Edwards, 93, Port Arthur

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Hazel Edwards, 93, of Port Arthur, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Hazel never missed a 9:30 a.m., Sunday Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She loved watching television and cooking meals for everybody. Survivors include her brother, George Hamilton; sister, Ruby Carroll; and dear friends, Stella and Glenn Mabry; Cindy and Derek Drummond; Mary Beth and Paul DeLord; Beth and Russ Devillier; Cathy and Butch Tilley; Alton Stout; and Thelma. “Thank you all for being so kind.” A funeral service for Mrs. Edwards wil...

  • First United Methodist Church Is Hosting Shine The Light On Jesus

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    We are hosting a “Shine the Light on Jesus” evening from 5:30 to 7:00 on October 31st with games, crafts, and a light supper followed by Trunk or Treat at 6:30. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the evening with us at the corner of 5th and Elm St. in Orange....

  • Heritage House Museum

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Henry and Sally Thompson were some of Orange's leading citizens. They owned a large store on the river and an expansive house. But when Henry died of malaria in1884, he left a skeleton in the closet. What scandal shook Orange? The Heritage House Historic Ghost Walk will let you know. Saturday, October 29, 5:30 to 8 p.m. $5 for adults, $2 for children, $10 for families....

  • North Orange Baptist Church

    Updated Oct 28, 2016

    Trunk Or Treat at North Orange Baptist Church on Monday, October 31st from 6-8 pm is a free and safe family event for our community to come out and enjoy Halloween with hundreds of their closest friends! Candy, Decorated Trunks, Candy, Bounce House, Candy , Free Food, Candy, Games, and … DID WE SAY CANDY??? Bring all your family and friends. Hope to see you this Halloween at North Orange!...

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