Tommie Jean (Causey) Westmoreland, 83, of Kountze, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Kountze Church of Christ, in Kountze, Texas; Minister Tom Hodge officiating. Committal service will follow the funeral service at 4:00 PM, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 AM- 12:00PM, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Kountze Church of Christ, in Kountze, Texas. Tommie was born on … [Read more...] about Tommie Jean (Causey) Westmoreland
David Vernon May
David Vernon May, 63, a native of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast- Texas, in Beaumont, Texas. David was born on August 31, 1953. He was raised in Orange, Texas, and graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1971. As a proud member of the Local 195 Pipefitter’s Union, he traveled across the United States. David had a passion for fishing, especially with this beloved brother, C. D. May. He enjoyed cooking for and hanging out with friends, and family. David had a great sense of humor and always had a “story” to share, … [Read more...] about David Vernon May
Shake, Rattle and Uh Oh
The sound of BBs rattling in a container helped Orange police target two adolescent boys as the Camellia Street BB shooters. They were caught Saturday evening after about two weeks of mischief in the Roselawn neighborhood. Windows on cars and pickups were damaged four times. In the early morning of January 31, a man who opened his door to check a noise outside was shot in the chest. He had a slight abrasion but did not seek medical attention. Officer T.P. Pruitt reported he was called to the 400 block of Azalea Street about 7:30 p.m. Saturday after a report that a window had been … [Read more...] about Shake, Rattle and Uh Oh
OFD Getting Another Fire Truck
The Orange Fire Department will be getting another new fire truck and the City Council Tuesday approved financing it through a lease-purchase agreement. City Finance Director Cheryl Zeto said the city received bids from financing companies and recommended Bancorp South Equipment Finance. The ending cost will be $450,002.95. In other business, the council approved renewing the juvenile curfew ordinance. State law requires a curfew ordinance be renewed every three years. Under the ordinance, juveniles 16 and younger are not to be outside in public or in cars between certain hours. The … [Read more...] about OFD Getting Another Fire Truck
Carol Denise Gibson-Long
Carol Denise Gibson-Long, 55, of Orange, passed away on February 9, 2017, in Orange. Born in Starks, Louisiana, on September 13, 1961, she was the daughter of John Andrew Gibson and Gloria Kurtz. She was preceded in death by her father; and her brother, John Brannon Gibson. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Gladeen Worthington; children, John Brayton Gibson and wife Katya, and Trey Weston Gibson and wife Destinie Archer; grandchildren, Harlynn, Lyla, and Allison Gibson; niece, Randa Lanae Lockwood; nephew, Mark Dustin Brock; and sister, Terrie Lynn … [Read more...] about Carol Denise Gibson-Long
Contested Race For LCMCISD Seat
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has a contested school board race for the Place 2 seat being vacated by David Jones. Barry Bates and Kevin Abernathy have filed for the spot. Also, two incumbents have filed for re-election. They are Randy McIlwain in Place 1 and Marlene Courmier in Place 3. They have no opponents as of Tuesday afternoon. In the West Orange-Cove CISD, two at-large positions are up for election. Candidates do not file for individual seats, but instead, the two candidates with the most votes will get the two positions. Incumbent Ruth Hancock and Tricia Stroud are the … [Read more...] about Contested Race For LCMCISD Seat
John Brannon Gibson
John Brannon Gibson, 63, of Orange, passed away on February 11, 2017, in Galveston. Born in Gonzalez, Texas, on September 22, 1953, he was the son of John Andrew Gibson and Gloria Gladeen Kurtz. He was preceded in death by father; and sister, Carol Denise Gibson-Long. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Kurtz; sister, Terrie Lynn Sellers; nephews, Trey Weston Gibson and wife Destinie Archer, John Gibson and wife Katya; and Mark Dustin Brock; niece, Randa Lanae Lockwood; and great-nieces, Harlynn Gibson, Lyla Gibson, and Allison Gibson. A memorial gathering … [Read more...] about John Brannon Gibson
WO May Get To Cancel Election
Juveniles in West Orange will still have to be at home or at least inside a residence by midnight. The City Council in West Orange renewed the city’s juvenile curfew ordinance Monday. Weekdays the curfew starts at 11:00 PM and weekends the curfew begins at midnight and every day the curfew ends at 6:00 AM. Police Chief Mike Stelly reported that there were ten violations by seven individuals of the curfew ordinance since it was last renewed. The Council also called for a joint election with the West Orange Cove School District on May 6. Currently, only incumbents Mayor Roy McDonald and … [Read more...] about WO May Get To Cancel Election
Ingeborg “Inge” Ursula Haas Feagin
Ingeborg “Inge” Ursula Haas Feagin, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2017, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Berlin, on November 25, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Erika (Gabbert) Haas, Inge grew up in war-torn Germany at the height of World War II. In 1951, she married United States Army Corporal, Gerald Smith. Following his unexpected death in 1953, Inge traveled with her infant son, Michael, to make a home with her extended family in Woodville, … [Read more...] about Ingeborg “Inge” Ursula Haas Feagin
Playoff Scores / Tuesday Schedule
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats and the LCM Lady Bears saw their playoff runs end in the first round Monday night. The Bobcats lost to Huntington, the third place team out of District 21-4A, 54-49. The Lady Bears were outscored by the 21-4A Champs from Diboll 57-37. Alyssa McKellar led with 15 points and pulled down 7 rebounds and added 3 blocks. Chelsea Perry added 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Tuesday the BC Lady Cards play Lufkin Hudson in Huffman at 6:30. - The boys wrap up district play Tuesday night. WOS (5-4) will travel to LCM (7-2) BC (5-4) travels … [Read more...] about Playoff Scores / Tuesday Schedule
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