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  • Jason Samuel Browning, 43, Vidor,

    Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Jason Samuel Browning, 43, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2022, at home in Orange. Funeral Services will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Herrin. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 14, 1979, he was the son of Dennis and Cathey Browning. Jason worked as a process operator for Goodyear Chemical Plant in...

  • September's promise

    Capt. Chuck Uzzle, For the Record|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    It doesn’t make any difference if you’re a hunter or a fisherman because this time of the year has something for everyone and it’s all good. The brief cool down from near triple digit heat has both hunters and fishermen alike thinking of what’s in store for the coming weeks. The very first hint of hunting season starts with teal and dove season in September and if you look at the calendar that’s not too far off. Hunters of all shapes and sizes flock to the field to take advant...

  • Kaz's Korner

    Joe Kazmar, For the Record|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    It's been a long time since the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl, but tomorrow marks the start of "real games" in the National Football League. Nine teams will be starting new quarterbacks this weekend when the 2022 NFL launches its new season. Longtime starters Russell Wilson (Seattle), Matt Ryan (Atlanta) and Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh) won't be with the same team they quarterbacked with Wilson traded to the Denver Broncos, Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts and...

  • Kaz's Fearless Forecast

    Joe Kazmar, For the Record|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Games This Weekend WEST ORANGE-STARK over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE—Both the Mustangs and the Battlin’ Bears are coming off impressive opening season wins last week and are chomping at the bit for this annual grudge match which will be played tomorrow at Bridge City High School’s gridiron because LCM’s new field isn’t quite ready yet. Both teams got to the fourth-round of the playoffs last year, so things look pretty equal. But I like defense again this week and am going...

  • Gene Raymond Edgerly, 87, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Gene Raymond Edgerly, 87 of Orange, TX died August 28, 2022 at his home. Gene was born on December 1, 1934 in Port Arthur, TX to Jewel and Isabel (Gonsoulin) Edgerly. He attended and graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Port Arthur, TX in 1953. After graduating from high school he enlisted into the US Army. After being discharged 1958, he served 8 years in the US Army Reserves. After discharge, He went to work at Jefferson Chemical as a machinist in Port Neches from...

  • Thomas "Sleepy" Smith, 88, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Thomas “Sleepy” Smith of Orange, Texas, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center. Sleepy was born on August 6, 1934, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Sleepy and the first love of his life, Alice Ann Moses Smith, collected antique clocks and traveled extensively throughout their lives. Sleepy was in the real estate business for 53 years and owned First Realty Associates for 40 years. He was a life long charter member of Orange Lio...

  • Sadie Jewel Huffman LeBouef, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 30, 2022

    Sadie Jewel Huffman LeBouef, age 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Services to honor Sadie’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Dorman Funeral Home. Sadie was born on July 4, 1931, in Sabine Pass, Texas, to p...

  • Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Julianna Marie Wingate, 39, of Orange, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father M. Shane Baxter. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Reception and Celebration of Life for Julianna at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church after the burial. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

  • Lady Bobcats win their volleyball tournament

    Dan Perrine, For the Record|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    The Orangefield Lady Bobcats hosted bracket play in their Lady Bobcat Volleyball Tournament this past weekend Thursday and Saturday. The Lady Bobcats won the Orange Bracket of the tournament while the Orangefield Junior Varsity grabbed second place in the White Bracket of the tournament. From Thursday's pool play advancing to the Orange Bracket was Hamshire-Fannett, Buna, Anahuac, and Orangefield. The following teams Evadale, Deweyville, Orangefield JV, and West Orange-Stark...

  • Elsie Beatrice "Bea" Dixon, 85, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Elsie Beatrice “Bea” Dixon, 85, of Orange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 25, 2022, in Vidor, TX. Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Born in Winnsboro, Louisiana, on February 26, 1937, Bea was the daughter of William and Allie Gwin. Bea was mar...

  • Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, Hallettsville

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 29, 2022

    Jacqueline Marie Harvey, 65, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Victoria, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Officiating will be Brother Ralph Bertrand and Brother G.R. Edwards. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, at North End United Pentecostal Church in Evadale. Born in Port Arthur, Texas...

  • Marilyn Joan Conley, 89, formerly of Bridge City

    Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Marilyn Joan Conley, 89, passed away peacefully from this life on August 21, 2022 in Houston Texas. Marilyn was born in Orange, Texas to parents George Raymond and Leona Gertrude (Arnold) Goodrich on September 1, 1932. Soon after graduating from Lutcher Stark High School in 1950, she moved to Decatur, Illinois where she worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company. This is where she met the love of her life, Jack Conley and they joined together in marriage on...

  • Edith Lily Knott Babcock, 95, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Edith Lily Knott Babcock was born on September 15, 1926, in Manchester, England. She lived to the age of 95. Her death was on August 24, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Edith was a citizen of Great Britain and had studied to become a citizen of the United States of America. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Valerie Sansing. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation...

  • Orangefield Students Learn About Citizenship

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Students in Mrs. Spears' Family and Community Services class are currently studying Citizenship Basics. Judge Chad Jenkins and Constable Jeremiah Gunter came and spoke to them about rights and responsibilities as a citizen, the importance of laws and regulations, and the importance of attending school....

  • Bernice Stella Browning, 91, Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Bernice Stella Browning, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Bernice was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 22, 1931, she was raised there by her parents, Lloyd and Christina Oliver. She was out going and enjoyed traveling any chance she had. Bernice loved her family more than anything and was always delighted to spend time with them. She was an amazing woman who was loved and will truly be missed by her family and friends. She is...

  • Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63,Orange,

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 26, 2022

    Jack Calvin Reynolds II, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 22, 2022, at home. Jack was born on November 6, 1958, he was the son of Alene and Jack Reynolds, Sr. He was a humble laid back man that got the most out of life that he could. Jack enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding motorcycles in his spare time. Most of the time you could find him relaxing drinking a beer. Jack was truly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by those that knew him. He...