A celebration of Vada Marie Turner’s life, age 86, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 6, 2016, at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas with interment to follow at the Magnolia Cemetery in community of Holly Springs. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. A native of Wyatt, Louisiana and a former resident of Hemphill, Texas Vada lived in Jasper since 1974. She married James Loran Turner in Greenville, Mississippi August 4, 1945. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, raising flowers and plants and being an auxiliary hospital volunteer. She was active at Hillcrest … [Read more...] about Vada Marie Turner
Jason Douglas Atchley
Jason Douglas Atchley, 34, of Orange, passed away on April 14, 2016. Memorial services will be 11:00a.m., Friday, May 6, at Cove Baptist in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 1, 1982, he was the son of Joda Atchley and Janet (Morris) Atchley. He went to Little Cypress and graduated from Dewywille. He was a boilermaker out of Local 587, welder and worked in construction. He loved all water sports, fishing, boating and swimming. He was preceded in death by father Joda Atchley; his grandmothers, Joan Atchley and Dorothy Morris; his uncles, Steven Morris, Phillip Morris and … [Read more...] about Jason Douglas Atchley
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, wherever … [Read more...] about Peggy O’Neil Crowder Gossett
BCMS Students Win Contests
Congratulations to Carly Garrett of BC Middle School. Her artwork from the Stark Museum's Buggin' Out Art Exhibit was chosen as this year's Eco-Fest t-shirt for Shangri La. The t-shirt will be on sale at Shangri-La later this month. Also congratulations to Marc Story. His Buggin' Out artwork was chosen to be published as the cover of Shangri La's class catalog. Marc's artwork also achieved a Merit Award at the Stark Museum's juried show, along with Kaitlyn Lawrence, Ashlyn Dunigan, and Sam Carpenter. This was the highest honor awarded, and the Bridge City Middle School art students … [Read more...] about BCMS Students Win Contests
Allison Morgan Smith
Allison Morgan Smith, age 51 of Orange, Texas, passed away at her home in Orange on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Services will be held at the Dorman Funeral Home chapel on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Allison was born in Orange, Texas on Saturday, December 12, 1964 to the late Helen Francis Marburger and Aaron Lonnie Morgan. She loved spending time with her children and granddaughter. Allison had a close group of family and friends that she dearly loved, and staying connected with them … [Read more...] about Allison Morgan Smith
BC Water Tank Repair
The City Council in Bridge City awarded the contract Tuesday to repair and paint the city’s water storage tank located on FM 408. CFG Industries was the low bidder, but their initial bid was over the amount budgeted by Bridge City for the project according to City Manager Jerry Jones. The city budgeted $246,000 for the project, but CFG bid $267,750 to do the work. Jones said they negotiated with CFG and the two parties agreed for the amount budgeted to be awarded in the contract. Bridge City is also looking to invest some bond funds that were being saved for the flood insurance appeal. … [Read more...] about BC Water Tank Repair
Summer Camps for Kids
Fun and Educational Summer Camps for Grades K-12 Shangri La Gardens and Stark Museum of Art (ORANGE, TX) EcoRangers and Art Quest Summer Camps are designed to actively engage students during the summer months. All camps have a low student-to-teacher ratio, which enhances hands-on learning in all environments. Depending on the camp, students may explore a variety of ecosystems, study different critters, complete art projects, and engage in many hands-on activities and active games. EcoRangers at Shangri La Gardens: Shangri La School of Magic and Mystery (Grades 3 & 4) July … [Read more...] about Summer Camps for Kids
LCMCISD Honor Roll
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Honor Rolls 5th Grading Period Little Cypress Elementary First Grade All A Hannah Crump, Braydon Lampman, Konner McLarty, Rylee Pachuca, Cole Russell, Jakson Struwe, Victoria Sulak, J.J. Vinson, Charlotte Workman, Aiden Drummond, Dyson Holton, Sebastian Leblanc, Kasyn McCray, Amelia McFatter, Keadon Tompkins, Hailey Ellis, Brodie Fisher, Kathryn Netterville, Jadyn Palmer, Deacon Rogers, Karsyn Vaughan, Gabriel Delgado, Adilynn Douget, Ronaldo Garcia, Matthieu Pitre, Kassandra Ruiz, Adrianna Velasquez, Jaci Barfield, Jordin Bull, Christian Carrillo, … [Read more...] about LCMCISD Honor Roll
Lutcher Theater Announces 2016-17 Season
(ORANGE, TX) Twelve incredible events headline the Lutcher Theater 2016-17 Season! The Lutcher’s 37th Season begins in the fall with a festive outdoor concert followed by a diverse lineup of spectacular shows that promise something special for everyone: SYMPHONY AT SHANGRI LA – Sun., Oct. 16, 2016 THE SYPHONY AT SHANGRI LA, Directed by Maestro, Chelsea Tipton, returns to Shangri La Gardens at the peak of Scarecrow Festival for a festive evening of seasonal nature and magnificent music! Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and soak up the alluring sights and sounds of autumn, the … [Read more...] about Lutcher Theater Announces 2016-17 Season
Rings Are In!
WOS Football Coach Cornel Thompson shows off his State Championship ring which was delivered May 3. … [Read more...] about Rings Are In!
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