Don Berndt, 79, died Monday, June 6th, 2016 in Beaumont. He was a native of Wonewoc, WI and a longtime resident of the Orange County area. Don served his country in the U.S. Navy and loved to hunt and fish. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. A visitation only will be on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Don is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Townsend and husband Ricky of Burkeville, TX, 2 sons, Don Berndt, Jr. and wife Mary Kay of Orange and Doug Baire and wife Chari of Waynesville, OH, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. … [Read more...] about Don Berndt
Vidor Loses Green To Lamar
LU adds Kyle Green as pitching coach BEAUMONT – Keep it all in the family. That is what Lamar University baseball head coach Will Davis wanted to do when he was searching through candidates to fill his staff, and he did so with two Cardinals who played at some of the most successful in the times program’s history. On Tuesday in his first press conference as head coach, Davis announced that he was going to keep longtime LU hitting coach Scott Hatten on staff and added recruiting coordinator to his title. Thursday, Davis announced that he added former Cardinal and Jim … [Read more...] about Vidor Loses Green To Lamar
LCM Principal, Asst. Prin. Of The Year
Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville Administrators were selected by their respective professional organizations recently as Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year. Carie Broussard, who has completed her sixth year as Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Elementary, was honored by the Region 5 Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). She not only has been an LCM employee for the past 17 years, but is an LCM High School alum and both parents are Mauriceville High School alumni. Ms. Broussard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin University … [Read more...] about LCM Principal, Asst. Prin. Of The Year
May Building Permits In Orange
The Orange Depot restoration was the most expensive project that received a building permit in the city of Orange during May. The non-profit group Friends of the Orange Depot received a building permit for $437,000 worth of work. The contractor is Jack Elliott of Orange. The city issued a total of six commercial permits worth a total of $625,000. Some of the permits were to repair flood damage to businesses along the Interstate 10 access road. The area was under water during the March flood. The flood damage permits went to Petroleum Wholesale, 333 Lutcher Drive, for $100,000 in … [Read more...] about May Building Permits In Orange
Boom 06 Wins State
Texas BOOM 06 Saturday June 5 won the 10U USFA State Championship as an all first year 10U roster. BOOM 06 would did it behind a defense that did not give up a run during bracket play . BOOM 06 will compete in the Jenny Finch World Series in June and the 9U World Series in July. Photo L To R. Top Row: Coaches Charles Wilson, Doug Terry, D.J. Wilson, Wade Wright, and Dale Brister Middle Row: Carson Fall (Bridge City), Jocelyn Armstrong (Dayton), Rhylan Wilson (LCM), Lien Brister (Houston), and Bailey Lindenmuth (Burleson) Bottom Row: Ava Wright (LCM), Matti Matthews … [Read more...] about Boom 06 Wins State
Mott Appointed To BC Seat
The newest member of the City Council in Bridge City was sworn in Tuesday evening. Kevin Mott was appointed last month to fill the Place 1 seat on the council which became vacant when David Rutledge was elected mayor of Bridge City. Mott returns to a familiar seat on the City Council. Previously term limits forced Mott not to seek reelection as the Place 1 Alderman after nine years on the City Council. He said, “It just feels good to be back.” Kirk Roccaforte received a plaque as a tribute for his years of service as mayor. Roccaforte currently serves on the council in Place 2 and as … [Read more...] about Mott Appointed To BC Seat
Lynda Lou Meyers
Lynda Lou Meyers, age 65, of Orange, Texas passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home. Services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at The Cowboy Church with Brother Dale Lee officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Lynda was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Melvin Olun Ellison, Jr. and Norma Jean Zimmerland Ellison. She had been a resident of the Orange area for 40 years and was a member of The Cowboy Church. Lynda worked many years for K-Mart in management. She was a wonderful and loving grandmother. She is survived by her … [Read more...] about Lynda Lou Meyers
SharLee West
SharLee West, age 70, passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home in Orange, Texas. Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 10, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Orange with Bishop Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. SharLee was born in Orange, Texas on July 13, 1945 to the late I.C. "Mike" Manshack and Verlon McSwain Manshack. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of … [Read more...] about SharLee West
Mildred Pauline Moore
Mildred Pauline Moore, 74, of Orange, passed away on June 7, 2016, at DuBuis Hospital in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Monday, June 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Tyler, Texas, on March 7, 1942, she was the daughter of George Milton Hunt and Opal Lee Reed. She retired from the West Orange-Cove CISD. She was preceded in death by grandparents, parents and son, … [Read more...] about Mildred Pauline Moore
Carl LeLand Hardy
Carl LeLand Hardy, 67, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016, with a viewing beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Many, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Fort Jesup Cemetery in Many, Louisiana. The Patriot Guard will be leading the procession and all motorcycles are welcome. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Vidor, Texas. Born in Many, Louisiana, on October 7, 1948, he was the son … [Read more...] about Carl LeLand Hardy
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