Barbara Jane Turner, 70, of Orange, passed away on December 1, 2016, at her home in Orange. A memorial service will be 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Glenn Perritt. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 6:00 PM Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert M. Turner, Sr. and Viola Marie (Font) Turner. Jane graduated from West Orange High School in 1964. She travelled extensively in the southern United States and loved nature and the outdoors. She cherished her grandchildren. … [Read more...] about Barbara Jane Turner
Jane Lynnette Honeycutt
Jane Lynnette Honeycutt, 83, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Cremation is under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Jane was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933, to the late Blon D Decker and birth father, John J. Thompson, in Atlanta, Texas. At the age of 2, Jane moved with her family to Orange, Texas, where she remained a resident for the remainder of her life. Jane was a devout Christian woman, of the Baptist faith, and was an active member of the North Orange Baptist Church. For 68 years, she worked at the church and especially enjoyed … [Read more...] about Jane Lynnette Honeycutt
Mustangs Win Third Straight Region 3 Title
After falling behind 5-0 early, the West Orange-Stark Mustangs responded in a big way with 48 unanswered points in a 48-5 win Friday in Porter. Jack Dallas scored three times and threw two TD passes. One to KJ Miller and another to Jeremiah Shaw, who also scored on a 29 yard Touchdown run. The offense rolled up 412 yds. while the defense held Giddings to 145. WOS (Visitors) vs. Navarro Semifinals Football game will be played on Friday, December 9th at 7:30pm at NRG Stadium in Houston. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office: Thursday, December 8th - 9-12 & 1-3pm; … [Read more...] about Mustangs Win Third Straight Region 3 Title
Bullets Hit Home In Orange
Orange police are investigating gunshots fired Thursday night at Link and Eighth streets. Bullets hit the walls of a house at the intersection, but no one was hurt. Police were called at 7 p.m. to the block because of the shots. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said a fight had been going on nearby. Investigators are trying to determine if the shots were part of the fight and hit the house, or whether the family inside was a target. … [Read more...] about Bullets Hit Home In Orange
Mitigation Plan Available For Review
Orange County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016 Available For Review and Comment The goal of the Hazard Mitigation Plan update is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards by identifying and implementing cost-effective mitigation actions. Mitigation is defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. The updated 2016 Orange County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is available for public review and … [Read more...] about Mitigation Plan Available For Review
CCS Homecoming King & Queen
Community Christian School held their homecoming recently and the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen are Ricky Foster and India Alexander. … [Read more...] about CCS Homecoming King & Queen
Nancy McGuire Bassinger
Nancy McGuire Bassinger passed away peacefully in her sleep, on November 17, 2016, in Houston, after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be November 29, from 9:00-11:00 at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, Texas. Graveside services will be held after the visitation at 11:15 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Mrs. Bassinger was born on May 13, 1935, in Lampasas, Texas. Her parents were Lois Goodwin McGuire and William Raymond McGuire. Her brother Billy and her sister Joann predeceased her. She is survived by her sister Betty O’Neal and Marian Hatcher. Nancy was a long time … [Read more...] about Nancy McGuire Bassinger
Joe Gearen
Joe Gearen, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2016, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on December 23, 1957, he was the son of Rusty and Wilma Gearen. He was a graduate of Orangefield High School and a lifelong resident of the Orangefield/Bridge City area. Joe worked as an ironworker for Deep South Crane and Rigging in Beaumont and was a member of Ironworkers … [Read more...] about Joe Gearen
Health Inspector Scores
Orange County Health Inspector James Scales found food service clean during the latter part of November with the lowest score of 13 being a 93. He gave six perfect scores, four to schools. The Brown Estate on Park Avenue in Orange and the Subway at 1545 North Main Street in Vidor were the only businesses earning 100. The perfect school cafeterias were West Orange-Stark Middle School, West Orange-Stark High School, St. Mary's School in Orange and Community Christian School in Orange. Scales had four pre-opening inspections with no scores. The Early Learning Child Care on Highway 12 in … [Read more...] about Health Inspector Scores
Thomas G. Hughes
Thomas G. Hughes, 83, of Orange, passed away on December 1, 2016, in Orange. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tommy was born in Center, Texas on June 4, 1933 to Annie B. Anderson Hughes and Martin Dies Hughes. He graduated from Center High School where he was co-captain of the basketball team. Tommy served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved playing golf and did for many … [Read more...] about Thomas G. Hughes
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