Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Virginia G. Marshall, age 64, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Orange, Texas. Virginia was born on August 30, 1952 in Orange, Texas to Shirley Coggins Roberson and Thomas Roberson and was a life-long resident of Orange, Texas. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. She was a member of The Cowboy Church. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her three sisters; Scherry Becker of Orange, TX, Donna Bryant and her husband Donnie of...
Dora Lee Neild, 86, of Beaumont, entered God’s kingdom on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1930, to Jamica Maude Randall Nash and Thomas Jefferson Nash, in Call Junction, Texas. As a mother of five children, Dora spent many years as an active PTA member, loved to spend her time volunteering at Baptist Hospital, was a member of the Easter Star Beaumont Chapter No. 71, and a lifetime member of the Jolly D...
For The Record Talk about some pressure. Jack Dallas faced it by the ton and, like Taylor Swift, he shook it off. That’s why the West Orange-Stark quarterback, leader of back-to-back state championship squads and winner of back-to-back title game Offensive Player of the Game awards, is the Most Valuable Player for The Record’s 2016 All-Orange County football team. That’s back-to-back he’s been the Record’s all-county MVP. Natch. As a mere sophomore, Dallas quarterbacked a West...
Connie Frances Boykin, 53, of Vidor died Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Cincinnati, OH she was a resident of Vidor for 2 years. Connie loved to go fishing, metal detecting and attend flea markets. She was known to make people laugh and didn't know a stranger. A graveside service will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at 1650 Connell Rd. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles Boykin, Jr of Vidor, 1...
Manuel Magdaleno, 78, of Beaumont Manuel Magdaleno, 78, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born on August 9, 1938, to Maria Campos Magdaleno and Agustin Magdaleno, in La Chorrera, Mexico. Manuel was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed taking care of animals. He was also a big soccer fan. Survivors include his wife, Ma.de Jesus Loza; children, Susana; Margarita and her husband, Mario; and Modesto all of Beaumont; Celia and her husband, Eduardo of Paso Robles, Cali...
Jack Joseph Melancon, 65, of Hamshire Jack Joseph Melancon, 65, of Hamshire, died December 27, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1951, at Winshire Clinic, to Mabel Cormier Melancon and Erasta “Blackie” Melancon, and has been a longtime resident of the Hamshire area. Jack was retired from the Jefferson County Drainage District. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing. Above all, Jack loved his family and spending time with them. Jack is survived by his loving wif...
Mildred Maxine “Granny” Morgan, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2016, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Keith Meyer, of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Burial will be follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Nowata, Oklahoma, on August 15, 1919, she was...
Alan Leon Barker, 78, of Orange, passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1938 in Orange, Texas to his parents, Eddie and Ruth Barker. Alan had a great sense of humor, he was always clowning around and joking. People naturally were drawn to him. He was a kind and giving man and he always routed for the underdog. He would always make sure his neighbor yards were kept up and he would mow them for free. Alan was a shear operator for...
Mabel Kidder, 91, of Beaumont, died December 28, 2016. She was born on August 12, 1925, in Arnaudville, Louisiana to Mary Fruge Guidroz and Frank Guidroz. Survivors include her husband, Roderick Kidder, of Beaumont; daughter, Mary Ann Babineaux and her husband, Dalton, of Nederland; son Robert F. Kidder and his wife, Susan, of Lumberton; daughter, Debbie Tyler and her husband, Steven, of Village Mills; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private committal for Mrs. Kidder was held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park,...
Alicia Ann Duncan, 66, of Port Bolivar, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born on January 28, 1950, in Marion, Indiana, to Marilyn DeWeese. She loved to spend time at the beach and being with her family, friends, and dog, Mojo. Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Haack; children, Rhyanna Nicholls and her husband, Bryan; and Jason Duncan; grandchildren, Courtney Barker and Nian Barker. She is preceded in death by her father, William Haack. A private family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, u...
Herbert Hodge “Hodgie” Bennett, III, 55, of Deweyville, Texas, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Beaumont, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Hodgie was born on Saturday, October 7, 1961, in Orange, Texas, to parents Irma (Longron) Bennett and Herbert Hodge Bennett, II., and remained a resident of the golden triangle until his passing. He was a Christian man of the Full Gos...
Angela Theresa Canizaro Balsamo, 98, of Beaumont, died peacefully December 28, 2016, at Lucas Place. A native of Beaumont, she was born on September 21st, 1918 to Anna Giaratano Canizaro and Joe Canizaro. Angela married Joseph Balsamo on September 27, 1939, and had one daughter, Angela was born at the end of World War I and reared during the Great Depression. She supported the war effort as a telephone operator during World War II. She witnessed the beginning and end of the...
Audrey Mae McDonald, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2016, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on March 28, 1937, she was the daughter of...
Myrtie Elizabeth Conner, 75, of Onalaska, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at CHI St. Luke's Health , Lufkin. She was born on November 4, 1941, to Cora and Harvey Foster. Mrs. Conner enjoyed taking rides in the pontoon boat, gardening, and the company of her dog, Little Bit. She was an excellent cook and avid collector of elephant and chicken figurines. Survivors include her husband, Edward "Ed" Conner; children, Michael Farr and his wife, Cheryl; Thersa Dawson and her husba...
Raymond Thomas Taylor, 90, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. A gathering of Mr. Taylor’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2017, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson, Beaumont. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Fri...
Lieutenant Colonel Donald Melvin Cobb, 82, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he was born on February 3, 1934, to Velma Porter Cobb and Jessie Leonard Cobb. Donald retired from the United States Army special services Green Berets as a Lieutenant Colonel. After his retirement from the Army, he worked as a real estate agent for Cobb Real Estate at Crystal Beach until he...
For The Record-Staff Report Please join the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce in congratulating the staff of Walmart Pharmacy in Bridge City, on receiving the “Employees” of the Month Award for December 2016. The staff were presented the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador and Director Lucy Fields, at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City ISD. The staff received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union...
