Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Regina Schardan, 57, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Madison, Florida, on June 13, 1959, she was the daughter of Benny “Bo” Deloy Wells and Doris (Head) Wells. Regina worked as the Purchasing Manager at Honeywell in Orange for 27 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time wit...
Melvin David Scales, 81, of Orange, passed away on October 18, 2016, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Funeral services was 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home in Bridge City, with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on August 2, 1935, he was the son of Elmer Scales and Hildred...
Sheriff Keith Merritt and his staff are saddened to announce the loss of a valuable member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Tom Ray passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, October 23rd of a possible heart attack. 46 year old Ray, affectionately known as Tom Ray or T Ray, was a 1989 graduate of Orangefield High School and a 1994 graduate of the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy. Ray began his career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 as a Reser...
Belinda Wiggins Phillips, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away Belinda Wiggins Phillips, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Brother Boyce Ward officiating. A gathering for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home, one hour prior to the...
Mary Euna Comeaux, 86, of Hemphill, Texas, and longtime former resident of Orange, passed away on October 19, 2016, in Hemphill. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 1:30 p.m. Born in Abbe...
Brenda Gale Howard, 68 of Bridge City, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by family and close friends. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Howard of Bridge City, TX. Gale was born on December 1, 1947 in Bossier City, La. She was the daughter of the late James Virgil Brown and Nellie Faye Streetman. Gale was incredibly kind and loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially her two precious grandsons, Tryce and Tate. She enjoyed cooking and ba...
Kathy Joe Frames, 68 Orange Kathy Joe Frames, 68, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 19, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2016, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiting will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at North Orange Baptist Church. Born in Lubbock, Texas, on April 23, 1948, she was...
Harold Mounger Collins, 94, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas, Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in Henry, Louisiana, on February 6, 1922, he was the son...
Jordan Victor Linscomb Sr, born March 8, 1929 in Lemonville, Texas passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home on October 16, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of Jordan Linscomb and Vida Manuel; the grandson of John Linscomb and Julia Frederick and Victor Manuel and Octavia Singleton. Jordan married Bonnie Willey of Mauriceville, Texas in 1947, they were married for 51 years until Bonnie passed away. They were the parents of two sons: Victor Linscomb and Kenneth Linscomb. Victor married Glenn Ann Adams and...
Gabriel “Shorty” Villanoueva, Jr., 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Anita Green, of First United Methodist Church in Silsbee, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Bor...
We invite you to join us for our Veteran Job Fair on Thursday, November 10th, 2016 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will be held at the Bob Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur. The "Hiring Red, White & You!" statewide job fair seeks to connect Texas Veterans and their spouses with area employers who are looking for qualified candidates for a variety of positions. There is no charge to participate! Booths are limited and available on a first come basis. Each employer will receive a...
Corbyn Gowling Lowe, 17, was born on November 10, 1998, in Nederland, Texas. He was received into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, October 20, 2016. Corbyn will be remembered by his family, brother and others, as a young man with deep conviction of fairness, truth and compassion. He loved classical music, a good book, and conversing with anyone who took the time to listen. He loved playing video games, with friends all over the country. He loved to talk politics, which led...
Nancy “Sue” May Franke, 81, of Nederland, died Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1935, in Nederland, to Lena Rae Wooten and John Jefferson May. Nancy was a member of Nederland Historical Society. She enjoyed spending time with NHS Class of ’52 friends. Nancy will be remembered as a humble, merciful, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Survivors include her husband of sixty-two years, Robert Franke of Nederland; sons, Bruce Franke and his compa...
BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University men’s basketball coaching staff held the player draft for its annual Red and White Scrimmage Monday in anticipation of theTuesday scrimmage. The No. 1 overall selection was awarded to the Red team and they selected junior college transfer Colton Weisbrod with the pick. Weisbrod is in his first season with the Cardinals after spending the 2015-16 campaign at Lamar State College Port Arthur. During his lone season with the Seahawks, Weisbrod set a program career scoring record on his way...
AUSTIN, TX - The League of Women Voters of Texas reminds all Texas voters that applications to vote by mail for the General Election are due to your local election official byOctober 28th. All registered voters who are over 65, sick or disabled, out of the county on election day and early voting, or in jail but otherwise eligible to vote can vote by mail. Voting brings us together as Americans - it is the one time when we are all equal. "Voting is your opportunity to support y...
