Donnie Glynn Smith, Sr. age 65, of Vidor, Texas died on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Donnie was born in Dallas, Texas on April 16, 1951 to the late Virgil Smith and Bobbie Bolton Smith. He worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. He loved to fish and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Donnie is survived by his wife Elva Smith of Vidor, TX and one son Donnie Glynn Smith, Jr. and his wife Carolynn of Vidor, TX. Six daughters; … [Read more...] about Donnie Glynn Smith, Sr
Putting Properties Back On Tax Roll
Orange County is trying to get some properties back on the tax rolls. The county held a sale of over 30 properties last month that were taken possession of for delinquent taxes. Tax Assessor-Collector Lynda Gunstream is working to facilitate the process of getting these trust properties back to paying taxes. She is trying to make it possible to have a quicker turnaround for trust properties with a resolution to different tax entities in the county. The resolution would allow properties when sold to only need the Commissioners Court to approve the bid for a sale. Gunstream points out many … [Read more...] about Putting Properties Back On Tax Roll
Walker Sentenced To 42 Years
A jury Wednesday in the 163rd State District Court spent about 30 minutes to decide a woman involved in the December 2014 shootout at a house on Ridgemont Drive was guilty of engaging in organized criminal activity. The jury then met again to assess a punishment of 42 years in prison for 37-year-old Kenyatta Walker of Orange. She was one of the residents living in the house at 3733 Ridgemont Drive. A group of four men in a four-door pickup truck drove up to the house about 9 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014. Three got out with weapons including military-style assault weapons. They broke … [Read more...] about Walker Sentenced To 42 Years
Doodle Days On Friday
Every Summer Friday is a Doodle Day! Stark Museum of Art (ORANGE, TX) Doodle, draw and sketch your way into a creative summer at the Stark Museum of Art. Practice drawing like a professional artist while sketching in the Museum's galleries; connect with works of art through drawing games led by Stark Museum of Art educators, and make new friends. This program is an opportunity for visitors of all ages to make their mark during their Museum visit. Whether you love to doodle during classes or meetings, or maybe drawing is a lifetime passion, Doodle Days will allow you to tap into your … [Read more...] about Doodle Days On Friday
Accident Kills Jasper Man
On Wednesday, June 8, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Orange County DPS troopers responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash on SH 62 at the intersection of North Ridge Drive. The preliminary crash investigation indicates a 2005 International truck was stopped and facing north on SH 62 waiting to turn left onto North Ridge Drive when it was struck from behind by a 2014 Dodge van. The driver of the International truck was identified as Walter Lee Bean, 49, from Orange. A passenger riding with Bean was transported to a Beaumont hospital for precautionary measures. The driver of the Dodge van was … [Read more...] about Accident Kills Jasper Man
Ellen “Gail” Smith Wright Badeaux
Ellen “Gail” Smith Wright Badeaux, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 13, 1960, she was the daughter of Billy and Johnnie Smith. Gail enjoyed volunteering and … [Read more...] about Ellen “Gail” Smith Wright Badeaux
Carlton Stinnett Walls
Carlton Stinnett Walls, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jerry Walls. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 24, 1947, he was the son of Lister Walls and LaVerne (Stinnett) Walls Mikeal. Even though he was born in Alabama, Carlton grew up in Texas and … [Read more...] about Carlton Stinnett Walls
Eliza Sue Phillips
Eliza Sue Phillips, age 74, of Orange, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home with burial to follow at Doyle Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Eliza was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1942 in Georgia to the late Margaret Virginia (Bamburg) and Aaron Void Spell. She was a resident of Orange for almost 50 years. Eliza was a housewife who spent her time being a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Willie James … [Read more...] about Eliza Sue Phillips
Lester Kenneth Smith
Lester Kenneth Smith, age 62, of Orange, Texas passed away in Beaumont on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Services will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with a burial to follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Dorman Funeral Home. Kenneth was born on Thursday, September 24, 1953 in Orange, Texas to the late Leatrice Joy Sanders and George Leon Smith and remained a lifelong resident of the Orange area. He worked for many years at International Paper in Orange as an operator. When Kenneth wasn’t at … [Read more...] about Lester Kenneth Smith
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