Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Kenneth Clyde Wyatt, beloved husband, father, son and friend; left his earthly body on May 2, 2024 in Montgomery TX and will be forever missed by those he left behind. He was born on October 8,1942 in San Jose, CA. He fought illness for several years but ultimately kidney cancer took him. Predeceasing Ken are his father and mother, Clyde G. Wyatt of Carroll TN and Arta Wann Wyatt Miller of Bridge City TX, his sister Marsha Lyn Alexander of San Luis Obispo CA, maternal grandpar...
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 28, 1954, she was the daughter of Don Sparks and Ann Duval Sparks. Diana...
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray established deep roots in the community, where he spent over seven decades of his life. His upbringing fostered enduring friendships,...
Melody Kay Fruge-Green was born on November 9th 1969 in Orange, Tx to Betty & Elgie Fruge. Melody attended Little Cypress Schools and graduated in 1988. After graduation, she spent much of her life teaching, with 17 years of experience at Orangefield as well as time at other Southeast Texas schools such as Little Cypress Elementary and West Orange Elementary. She was a Lamar University graduate with a bachelors degree, after many years of teaching Melody opened her own...
Danetta Elkins, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Starks, Louisiana, on June 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Sherman Ashworth and Mary Johnson Ashworth. Danetta worked in home healthcare to help provide for her family. She had a passion for knitting doll clothes and creating beautiful baby blankets with her...
Dale Arthur Huston of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Hospital at the age of 87. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, on January 26, 1937, he was the son of Ralph Huston and Carrie Reifsnyder Huston. He attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, where he was a standout athlete excelling on the football field. His commitment to excellence earned Dale a full athletic scholarship to Bowling Green State University. It was at Bowling Green State where he obtained...
Myrna Jo Childs, 63, of Orange, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her sister’s home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. She was born on August 17, 1960, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Alene Nutt Jones and Bill Jones. Her family relocated to Southeast Texas when she was 6 years old. She spent the majority of her life living in Orange County where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Childs. The two of them raised their two daughters in Vidor for f...
Xavier Charles Nelson, 7 weeks, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Houston. The family will hold a memorial on May 18th, 2024, at Commonground Church in Bridge City at 4pm. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 7, 2024, he was the son of Dondie Nelson and O’Ryann Taylor. He was cherished and awaited with immense love and joy by his family. Our little Simba, had the strength of a lion, and fought so hard, for so long. Although short, X-man captured the h...
Cheryl Ann Alexion, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Born in Atlas, Oklahoma, on August 14, 1956, she was the daughter of George Donald Alexion, Sr. and Hazel Hatcher Alexion. Cheryl was a graduate of Dougherty High School in Albany, Georgia, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with love and compassion. Throughout her journey, Cheryl found immense joy in the company of her family,...
Funeral services for Peggy J. (Patterson) Bean, 97, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville. Mrs. Bean was born July 18, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Velma Gertrude (Taylor) and James Robert Patterson, and died Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Lufkin at Pinnacle Senior Center Peggy was a devoted wife and mother full of...
Dr. Beverly Delle Parker, distinguished professor, community leader, beloved mother, doting grandmother, and cherished friend to many, died on April 25 in Houston. She was admitted to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on April 16th and spent her final days continuing to share her kindness and love with her gathered family and the attending (and adoring) hospital staff. She was 86 years old. Beverly was a passionate teacher whose career began shortly after she...
Michael James Turner, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at the VFW in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 2, 1967, he was the son of Jerry Franklin Turner and Gracie (Owers) Turner. Mike was a man of many talents and passions. He graduated from Orangefield High School in 1986 and then later graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology in...
John Thomas Trahan, aged 60, of Orange, TX, was tragically taken from us on April 23, 2024, in a devastating auto accident. Born on June 23, 1963, John spent most of his life in or near the town he cherished, making significant contributions through his skilled work as a Senior Piping Designer and other roles in the engineering and construction sectors. John proudly achieved six years of sobriety this April, a testament to his strength and dedication to his faith and...
Mary Lou Murphy, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2024, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Born in Ged, Louisiana, on July 13, 1931, she was the daughter of Ira Guidry and Alta (Chesson) Guidry. Mary found delight gardening and spending time outdoors, and could be often found in the comfort of her swing reading. Alongside her husband...
Wynona Ann Johnson, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of T.J. Permenter and Walline Wynona (Clark) Permenter. Wynona dedicated many years of her life working as a lunch lady at Mauriceville Middle School. Her commitment to the students and staff was unwavering, and she was cherished by all who knew her. Wynona enjoyed playing video games and watching...
Our beloved husband and father, Harry Louis Stephens, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, leaving us lost and heartbroken. He was born in Orange, Texas, on October 14, 1941, to Louis Malcolm and Marion Velma Stephens. He had a very modest upbringing with few opportunities; but with grit, determination, and perseverance, he rose above great hardship to become a man who was larger than life and a hero to us all. At 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps, se...
Glenda Crick Dyer, age 80, of Eagleville, TN passed away April 20, 2024. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul Dyer; daughter, Martha (Huw) Howells, grandchildren, Gareth and Hannah Howells and Lauren and Jonathan Dyer; great grandchildren, Kayla and Jacob; brother, Ernie Crick and sisters, Doris Smith, Marie Travis and Betty Lagerquist. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Sally Newsom Crick; son, Paul Dyer, Jr. and sisters, Kathryn...
C.P. Williams, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2024, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Brian. Burial will follow at Farmer Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Neches, Texas, on November 2, 1945, he was the son of Clarence Willia...
Mary Ann Kennon, 86, of Brookland, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Paul Swearingen. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in DeQuincy, Louisiana, on January 28, 1938, she...
Charlotte Camille Raybon, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 15. 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a rosary at 1:30 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on...
Carroll Gene Dupree, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 26, 1951, he was the son of Wilfred Dupree and Eva (Logue) Ramos. Carroll was known for his warm and loving personality, always putting his family first. Throughout his life, Carroll had a passion for fishing and hunting. He found joy in working on a boat and venturing offshore. One of his proudest accomplishments was his...
James “Sandy” H. Kirkland III, a cherished member of the Vidor community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was 75-years-old. Affectionately known as “Sandy” he was a longtime resident of Vidor, where he touched the lives of many through his kindness and generosity. Sandy dedicated many years of his life to Local 587, from which he retired. Throughout his life, Sandy found joy in traveling and capturing the bea...
Mark David Bennett, 70, of Bridge City, Texas, was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of FM 1406 and Hwy 365 near Winnie. He passed away at the scene on February 21, 2024. He died happy doing the thing he was most passionate about.... taking a "putt" on his new "2023" Aztec Gold Road Glide Harley Davidson. From his youth, Mark had a passion for riding motorcycles that never wavered. He took pleasure in taking the scenic route, exploring new roads whenever and...
Janelle Wallace Ramsey, 77, of Orange, TX, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born to the late Jim and Nellie Salee Wallace on June 3, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, she graduated from the University of Alabama and obtained a Master of Library Science from the University of North Carolina. Her joy in life was to instill the love of reading, serving as a librarian, library director, and media specialist. She was the first professional librarian at the Macon County Public Library in...
Alvin Joseph White, Jr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Vidor, Texas. A.J. was born to Juanita Gonzales and Alvin White Sr. on May 28, 1932, in Orange, Texas. His birth took place at the family’s houseboat on the Sabine River, where his father made his living as a trapper. He spent his life in Orange and graduated from Stark High School in 1950. A.J. enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and married Carolyn Glancey in 1952. He s...
