Gary Claude Livingston, age 55, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on on July 13, 2016 at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was the son of the late Ray Livingston and the late Hazel Livingston. He is survived by his wife, Selina Livingston, their pet, Mija, brothers, Jimmy Dale Livingston and Ray Edward Livingston, sisters, Ruth Burnett, Barbara Sue Marks and Deborah Kay Belcher, step Children, David Peveto, Misty Paz and Regena Boyett, nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Hazel Livingston , his brother, … [Read more...] about Gary Claude Livingston
Peggy O’Neil Crowder Gossett
Peggy O'Neil Crowder Gossett, a woman of loving patience, dignity, and grace and a constant inspiration to her friends and family, departed this life on April 30, 2016, in her home with family by her side. Born to Emmie Ragsdale Crowder and John C. Crowder in Danville, Virginia on April 14, 1931, she was the fifth of six children. On May 3, 1953, she married James Franklin Gossett, who preceded her in death in 1989, and as his work relocated their family to Roanoke VA, Birmingham AL, and finally to Orange TX, she demonstrated to her children that home is where your loved ones are, … [Read more...] about Peggy O’Neil Crowder Gossett
Orange Had Female Doctor
A woman who was ostracized by her family and hung out with gang members was one of Orange's most revered citizens. When Dr. Karen Inena Peterson Mitchell died in 1945, the town mourned her death and the loss of a dedicated physician. The doctor was a rare woman in the medical profession in the 1890s and she faced discrimination, even from her family. Her daughter, Marie, wrote for the July, 1976, edition of "Las Sabinas" about the doctor. "Las Sabinas" is published by the Orange County Historical Society. "Karen's family were horrified and considered that she had disgraced them by … [Read more...] about Orange Had Female Doctor
Complex Coming Down
Demolition began Friday afternoon on the south section of the old Arthur Robinson public housing complex. The apartments, built in the 1940s, served generations of Orange residents. The City of Orange Housing Authority has replaced the complex with new apartments. The James Zay Roberts Plaza complex is on the north side of Burton Avenue where part of Arthur Robinson apartments stood. The Willow Bend Apartments on Sikes Road were built to replace other units at Arthur Robinson. The Arthur Robinson apartments were named after a Baptist minister who came to Orange in 1868 for the Methodist … [Read more...] about Complex Coming Down
Vandalism/Break-In on Camellia
Orange police arrested a 23-year-old man early Wednesday at the businesses of Steirman and Whitfield, and Brown Hearing Aid. Police report windows in the buildings had been shattered and items were damaged. Steirman and Whitefield, an accounting agency, is at 109 Camellia and Brown Hearing Aid is adjacent at 105 Camellia off Strickland Drive. Officer J.L. Goins said a motion detector alarm sent police to Steirman and Whitefield about 5:40 a.m. Wednesday. The officer discovered a man trying to open a door. Rocks and pieces of brick were in the offices after being thrown through windows … [Read more...] about Vandalism/Break-In on Camellia
Sales Tax Numbers For May
The Texas Comptroller's Office has sent July payments to local entities collecting sales taxes. The payments cover sales during the month of May. The cities of Bridge City, Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City have a 1.5-cent per $1 sales tax. The Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Little Cypress Fire Department) also has a 1.5 cent per $1 tax. The city of West Orange has a 1.25-cent per $1 sales tax. Orange County has a half-cent per $1 tax. The local payments are: Orange County: $375,040 for month; $2,849,289 for year to date. Bridge City: $123,428 for month; … [Read more...] about Sales Tax Numbers For May
Johnny Lee Barton
Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on January 26, 1952, he was the son of Elzie Barton and Jessie (Shelton) Barton. Johnny was a barber who owned his own shop called Johnny’s Outpost and then went on to … [Read more...] about Johnny Lee Barton
Edward “Gator” Thornal
Edward "Gator" Thornal, age 71 of Echo community in Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 in Groves, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ruth Logan-Burch officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Edward was born on November 6, 1944 to EE "Bud" Thornal and Jewel Peveto Thornal. He worked many years as a longshoreman with Local 22. He volunteered as a diver for CRAC Unit in Orange. Edward also … [Read more...] about Edward “Gator” Thornal
Knight Steps Down At Bridge City
One of Bridge City's most successful coaches is leaving the game (for now). Cody Knight is joining his brother and former BC basketball coach Tony in the Barbers Hill School District where he will be a teacher next year. "I couldn't pass up the opportunity," he said. "But that doesn't mean I won't coach again. I know I'll miss it." Knight's cross country teams have been dominant since he took over. The boys have won the district title 15 out of 16 years (including 9 in a row) and the girls have won district 12 times since 2000. Both teams qualified for playoffs (regionals) every … [Read more...] about Knight Steps Down At Bridge City
Boating Accident Claims Life
A boating accident on Lake Sam Rayburn Tuesday night claimed the life of the driver and seriously injured a passenger. Jasper County Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden Justin Eddins confirmed the crash happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Twin Dikes boat ramp. The man who died in the boating accident has been identified as Todd Cross, 39, of Orange. Casey Thibodeaux, 34, also of Orange, was taken to a Beaumont hospital for treatment of serious head injuries. There were also two young girls on the boat and their conditions aren't believed to be as serious. Investigators said the boat … [Read more...] about Boating Accident Claims Life
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