Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Lettie Jean Blanda, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 27, surrounded by loving family at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose, and eulogy delivered by Deacon Clint Elkins. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will begin prior at 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, with a...
Orangefield rallied from thirteen points down to win a key football game against the team picked to win the district. The Bobcats beat the Anahuac Panthers 32-20 at F. L. McClain Stadium on Friday night. The win keeps the Bobcats (3-3, 2-0) undefeated and in first place in District 10-3A Division I. The win was the sixty-eighth for Head Coach Josh Smalley in his more than a decade with Orangefield making him the winningest coach in the school's history passing Ed Peveto....
Donna Peterson, an 88-year-old trailblazing businesswoman from Orange, was one of two women honored last week by the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation's first Distinguished Women of Southeast Texas award. She was presented the award during an expo and conference at Ford Park arena in Beaumont, with speakers including Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens and Elyse Thibodeaux of Bridge City's Tiger Rock Martial Arts, who presented a demonstration on self-defense....
It's going to be a gourd-geous weekend at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion with days of activities, music, and food during the Third Annual Orangetober Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And in preparation for the festival, Dow Chemical and the Orange County United Way are hosting another Together Thursday on October 5. The free outdoor concert will feature the group Straight Tequila Night playing 1990s country music. The concert will start at 6:30 p.m. at the covered Riverfront...
The Texas Department of Transportation is closing some lanes of the Interstate 10 access road, a move that will make people living north of the interstate in the eastern part of the county happy. TxDOT is tearing down the low bridges across Adams Bayou on the east and west access roads. Property owners and local government officials have wanted the bridges down because they interfere with the flow of rain water southward to the Sabine River. Adams Bayou drains areas as far...
Kids and families can learn how the real-life heroes work and live when the Orange Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association will host the annual Fire Prevention Month open house on Monday evening with free activities, games, and food for families. The open house will be at Central Station from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 9. The station is at 501 North Seventh Street of Green Avenue in the Old Orange Historic District. A bounce house will be set up for...
Jayson and Liz McKee, plus their blended family of four children, will receive the 2023 Library Family of the Year award during a ceremony and reception at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 7, at the Orange Public Library. The annual award is sponsored by the Orange Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) based on recommendations from the library staff. The award pays tribute each year to a family that likes to check out books and take advantage of other...
It’s officially fall! September 22 marked the official start of autumn. Hopefully that means some cooler weather. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Port Arthur LNG obtains approval to expand gas plant project The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the permit that authorizes the Port Arthur Liquid Natural Gas plant project to expand into Phase 2, including the addition of two liquification trains capable of producing up to 13 million tons per a...
A dramatic volleyball battle was staged on Friday, September 29, at the Orangefield Gymnasium between the Orangefield Lady Bobcats and the Anahuac Lady Panthers. Orangefield came into the match with the opportunity to tie Anahuac for the district lead at the end of the first round with a victory. The contest went the full five sets. The Lady Bobcats lost the first two sets 25-22 and 25-23 before capturing the next two sets 25-22 and 25-18 to force the fifth set. Orangefield...
The Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears have won five straight games in district volleyball. The win streak has put the Lady Bears in sole possession of second place in the district at the half way point. The Lady Bears won two games last week. Both matches were decided in three straight sets. On Friday LCM defeated Silsbee. The scores were 25-19, 25-14, 25-15 in favor of the Lady Bears during the match played at the Dr. Pauline Colburn Hargrove Gymnasium. Lindi Perry lead...
The Bridge City Lady Cardinals completed the first half of the district volleyball schedule undefeated and in first place. The Lady Cardinals won all six matches while dropping only three sets in the process. The last week of September saw Bridge City pull off three-set sweeps of Jasper on Tuesday and on Friday against West Orange-Stark. The two wins gave the Lady Cardinals four sweeps in their first six matches to begin the district. The scores on Tuesday were 25-17, 25-12,...
Herbert Jessy Beers, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Salmon, Idaho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 223, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in...
Renee Ann Montondon-Ihle, 61, of Port Arthur, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1962 in Port Arthur, to J.R. “Rusty” Montondon and Antoinette “Netsy” Montondon. Renee graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1980. Renee was known for her love of decorating, antiquing, flowers, gardening, and reading a good thriller. Renee would never be caught without her signature red lipstick and all her accessories. Survivors include her husband...
Albert Ray Thomas, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Officiating will be George Gau and Brandon Burns. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 15, 1949, he was the son of Gilford Wallace Thomas and Edna Lee Clark Thomas. Albert worked as a parts technician at Walker GMC for many years. He loved antiques and flea markets so much that he opened a...
Willard James Lanier, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bazil, Louisiana, on February 3, 1939, he was the son of Percy Ray Lanier and Pharbia Gill Lanier. Willard was an outdoor enthusiast. His favorite hobbies...
Pamela Jane Pollock, 69, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Bonne Vie. A celebration of life gathering date is pending. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on September 12, 1954, she was the daughter of Joseph Davis Prevost and Velma Rae Prevost. Pamela was well known as a jokester, she had a great sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She was also very sassy and quick witted. Pamela worked at Port Neches Middle School in the cafeteria. She took pride...
Dan Sadler, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Houston, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Revered Sinclair Oubre. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil service beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by a reciting of the Rosary, Thursday, September 28,...
Brandy Rae Stanfield, 53, of Lufkin, Texas and formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023 in Lufkin. A graveside burial service of cremated remains will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange, Texas under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Officiating the service will Matt Thompson. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 9, 1970, she was the daughter of Judy and Richard A. Stanfield. From the age of 9, Brandy has...
Barbara Joan (Davis) Truncale, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Clay...
Margie Lee Schultz, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Saturday September 30, 2023, from 9-11am at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, TX. Graveside service and burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Randy Branch. Born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on May 11, 1933, Margie was the daughter of Raymond Hubert Grierson and Jennie Victoria Goode...
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” William Carl Brimm, 70, of Orange, Texas died on September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Bill was born to Dorothy and John Wesley Brimm on January 12, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas. The youngest of four, Bill enlivened the lives of his siblings through pranks, sarcasm, picking, and ‘br...
Geneva was a loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was born in Winnfield, La on July 29, 1935. Geneva graduated high school in Winnfield and moved to Texas shortly after to begin her life after marrying John Kusnir, deceased. Geneva had two children, Joey and Alice. Geneva and her family attended First Baptist Church in Port Arthur, where she taught 2nd grade Sunday School. Upon moving to Bridge City, TX in 1976, she moved her membership to...
Logan Maurice Boyett, 45, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2023, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 13, 1977, he was the son of Melvin Boyett,...
Coralie Jane Steffler, age 90, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2023, surround by loved ones. In lieu of a service, a private family gathering was held, to honor Coralie. Coralie Jane Steffler was born on September 16, 1932, in Oak Park, Illinois, to parents Roy Stephen Pratt and Margaret Sigler. Coralie married James Gilchrist Pattillo Steffler on December 27, 1956, in Dormont, Pennsylvania. A long-time resident of Orange, Texas, Coralie worked as a secretary...
Gerald Lee Bird (Preacher), 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2023, peacefully in Cloudcroft, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Sugarland, Texas, on November 8, 1931, he was the son of Lee Henry Bird and Jessie...
