Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Marjorie E. Stansbury, 80, of Orange, passed away Jan. 9, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, on March 10, 1934, she...
Perry R. Burr, of Winnie, passed away peacefully Jan. 7, at the age of 89. He was born in Orange, on Sept. 30, 1925, to Mattie Smith and Perry Roy Burr. Perry spent his entire childhood in the Orange area. Upon graduation he joined the Merchant Marines serving on the Tullahoma. When honorably discharged, he decided to continue his military service by joining the Navy, serving on the USS Casablanca. When his tour ended, he returned to Orange and attended McNeese Junior College...
Derek Allen Phillips, 27 of Mauriceville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Beaumont. Derek was born on March 10, 1987 in Orange, to Janelle Lundy and Wyatt Paul Phillips. He was a member of Power of Praise Christian Center in Orange. He enjoyed working in sales with Allied Prudential in Beaumont. Derek also enjoyed traveling, cars and car racing. He was a loving person, who lived life to the fullest and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his father, Wyatt Paul Phillips...
Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week's pets are all rescues from Pups in Peril. Duncan wants his own family and has informed us that we need to share his picture with everyone we know to make that happen. He very much requires a securely fenced yard, some rope toys and tennis balls and if at all possible he would like someone to throw those tennis balls at least once a day fo...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Jan. 9, 10, 11 and the morning of Jan. 12: Possession of controlled substance, 2300 Monterrey Dr. Traffic accident, Bob Hall Rd. and Allie Payne Rd. Shoplifting, 3709 N. 16th St. Burglary, 3726 Hemlock St. Public intoxication, 2220 Gloria Dr. Traffic accident, Hwy. 87 and Teal Rd. Simple assault, 2801 Sunset Warrant service, 2080 IH-10 DUI/alcohol, 1400 block Simmons Dr. Recovery of stolen property, 1105 18th St. Traffic accident, Meeks and...
Lamar head men’s basketball coach Tic Price launches the Tic Price Show beginning Saturday at noon on FOX 4, with a repeat on the CW every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The show is scheduled to air for the next 10 weeks. “Lamar is a special place to coach, and one of those reasons is our special fan base,” said Price. “The fans here truly care about the Cardinals, and our athletes. Any time we have an opportunity to connect with our fans, it is an opportunity we have to jump at. We...
Lamar Institute of Technology currently is registering students for the Spring 2015 semesters. The Spring 2015 16-week and the Spring 2 semesters both begin on Jan. 15. Class schedules are available at www.lit.edu and on campus. The Student Services department will have extended hours to assist students with registration and other questions. The department will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 12-15. Registration will continue for the Spring Late Start semester, which will begin Feb. 18, and the Spring 3 semester, which will...
Jack Reuben Taylor, 89, of Woodville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, at Silsbee Convalescent Center. He was born on Aug. 20, 1925, to Nancy and George Taylor in Port Arthur, and was a graduate of South Park High School Class of 1942. Jack was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was a loving husband, daddy, and Paw Paw. Jack was a member of the VFW 1806, Masonic Home and School of Texas, and a 32 Degree Master Mason for South Park Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Velma Taylor; daughter,...
The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan 9: Scott D. Ratcliff and Felicia R. Burns Daniel G. Rowe and Haliegh R. Moss Harold D. Jones and Loretta L. McRae Cody R. Whitworth and Kelsey R. Beard Michael T. McDuff and Patricia N. Walker...
Jessie Lea Young Sartin, 96, of Bridge City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care in Silsbee. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. J.W. Harrell and the Rev. Alfred Gibson. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, La. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Ja. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in...
Join Dr. Sarah Boehme, Stark Museum of Art Curator of Art, for a discussion exploring the interpretation of an artist’s fantasies and a close reading of Walter Ufer’s painting Fantasies. As part of the Gallery Conversations Winter 2015, this conversation is included with general admission. Members free....
St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Winners from right are: Tiger Carpenter, Col...
Anthony “Tony” Bernard John Pietrowicz Jr., 58, of Orange passed away Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence. Tony was born Sept. 5, 1956 in Bayonne, NJ to Jean (Swirida) and Anthony Bernard John Pietrowicz Sr. He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army. Tony had a love for nature and the outdoors; you could always find him with a rod and reel in his hand. He was a devoted father and grandfather; his grandchildren were the center of his world. Tony never met a str...
Inez Memphis Hearn, 96, longtime resident of Bridge City, passed away Jan. 11, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mattie Duplissey; husband, Leslie Hearn; brothers, Bill Duplissey, Carl Duplissey, Percy Duplissey; and sister, Demple Dalton. Inez is survived by her children, Janice Overman and husband, Lyle, Harold Hearn and Ray Hearn and wife, Elaine all of Bridge City; six grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great...
Lamar State College-Port Arthur students recently qualified for the President’s List for Fall 2014, an honor earned by students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing at least 12 semester credit hours. Another 90 students qualified for the Dean’s List, which requires an overall grade point average of at least 3.6 for the semester. Local students qualifying for the President’s List in the Academic College, listed by hometown, are: Bridge City – Jenna Bush. Orange – Brooke Wilhelm. Students qualifyin...
Kayla Hughes Cheek, a graduate of LCM High School, is the daughter of Glen and Debbie Hughes and is the granddaughter of Jerry and Loretta Hughes. After high school, Kayla attended and graduated from Sam Houston State University. She is currently a fourth year veterinary student at Texas A&M University. She spoke to the Orange Rotary Club about the history and creation of the veterinary school which will be celebrating its 100th year in 2016. Texas A&M Veterinary School is...
The Men's Auxilliary of the VFW Post 2775 in Orange will hold a spaghetti and meatball fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 pm. Plates are $7 each and will be available until 7:30 pm. The public is invited. For more information, contact Chairperson George Wright at 748-9488. The Men's Auxilliary is to encourage and promote the Veteran's of Foreign War....
The El Mina Shrine will host a dance Feb. 14, at 8:00 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on Hwy. 1442 in Orange. Music will be provided by Na Na Sha. Tickets are $30 per couple and can be purchased in advance from Pierre DeLaFosse (883-8568 or Mike Kelly (886-7729), or they may be purchased at the door. No beverages are sold at the center, therefore you must bring your own drinks. Coolers are welcome. Ice and cups will be furnished....
