Jean Duplantis, 83, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2017, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., at Davis Cemetery in Jasper County. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Groves, Texas, on May 19, 1934, Jean was the daughter of Henry McCelland Schutter and Lola Allie Mae Bolyard. … [Read more...] about Jean Duplantis
Tournament And Festival A Good Time
Good food, good music and a good turnout usually make for a good time and that was the case at the Bassmaster Open Tournament hosted by the Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce. The experience of hosting past tournaments showed as all the bases were covered. Almost 400 fishermen and many of their families visited the area but it was nice to see some of our locals make the Top 12 on Saturday. Mike Soliz of Orange won the Co-Angler Division and Pro Carl Svebek, who has made Orange his home this year, walked away with the big trophies and checks. Trey Smith and Johnathon Simon from Orange … [Read more...] about Tournament And Festival A Good Time
OC Marriage Licenses June 12-16
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of June 12, 2017 thru June 16, 2017 John D. Reynolds and Bridgett L. Campbell Donnie H. Pollett, Jr and Angelica V. Cervantez Jace E. Kelly and Jaylin S. Jackson Van E. Wade and Laura L. Adams Karl L. Bishop and Sarah B. Chisum Gregory A. Dick, Jr and Cherie R. Lebois Dylan B. Bertrand and Brandi R. Taylor Gregory M. Reed and Sharon M. Garza Cody W. Brasuell and Emilee N. Prestwood David H. Buxton and Darnelle A. Baker Ronald D. Hicken and Alyson L. … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses June 12-16
Gladys Eva Young Hall
Gladys Eva Young Hall, 97, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Gladys was born September 13, 1919 in Kurthwood, Louisiana, to John and Martha Cryer Young. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur and attended business school in Port Arthur. … [Read more...] about Gladys Eva Young Hall
Claude Daniel Killian, Jr
Claude Daniel Killian, Jr., 54, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home on Friday, June 16, 2017. Graveside service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Ida Wilson Cemetery, in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017. from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Danny was born on Wednesday, December 26, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Mary Lou (Stewart) and Claude Daniel Killian, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, where he and his loving wife of 20 years, Edie … [Read more...] about Claude Daniel Killian, Jr
Ricky Perkins
Ricky Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Germany on December 31, 1957. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Shadoin; brothers, Kevin Shadoin and Johnnie Perkins; and sister, Carla Perkins. He is preceded in death by his father, John Perkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Whitten; and his step-father, Ben Shadoin. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with memorial services at a later date. … [Read more...] about Ricky Perkins
William Levi O’Quin, Jr
William Levi O’Quin, Jr., 76, of Orange, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Orange, Texas; Pastor Don Sheffield officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will be held following the funeral service at Wilkinson Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home. Bill was born on Sunday, August 4, 1940, to parents Matilda … [Read more...] about William Levi O’Quin, Jr
Cooling Off From The Heat
School is out and the temperatures are starting to feel like summer in southeast Texas. There is a place to cool off in Orange from the summer heat. The splash pad in Navy Park is the cure from high temperatures according to Vivian Foster who takes her grandkids there every day. Foster enjoyed the cool water with her granddaughters Journei and Heaviin Dugas and Destynee Nation during the heat of the afternoon. “It’s cold going down your back that first time you’re getting in. When you get used to that water, it’s good,” Foster chuckled. The splash pad located on Morrell and Fifth Street … [Read more...] about Cooling Off From The Heat
Svebek Wins Bassmaster Open
Carl Svebek started the day in second place behind T-Roy Broussard but at the end of the day he was holding the trophy as the winner of the Bassmaster Open Tournament on the Sabine River. The win gives him a spot in next year's Bassmaster Classic. Svebek talks about the baits he used in a video on the KOGT Facebook page. Soliz also talks about his win on the KOGT FB page. KOGT Photo Gallery - -Professional Divison Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Carl Svebek III Orange, TX 15 36-12 200 … [Read more...] about Svebek Wins Bassmaster Open
Tropical Development Now at 80%
A weak, broad low pressure system is expected to move over the Yucatan this weekend, and be in the southern or central Gulf of Mexico early next week. The National Hurricane Center has increased the likelihood of tropical development to 80% for early next week. The National Weather Service says it has been a challenging forecast due to the slow development. … [Read more...] about Tropical Development Now at 80%
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