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30 Days For Former Jailer

A former Orange County jailer will spend 30 days in the jail after being found guilty of misdemeanor assault on a prisoner. A jury in 163rd State District Court Friday morning decided 40-year-old Brian David Lee should serve 30 days in jail, but did not assess him a fine. Lee had asked for probation. The jury deliberated two-and-a-half hours on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning to reach the punishment decision. He had been indicted on the first degree felony of aggravate assault, which carried a punishment of five to 99 years in state prison. The jury spent nearly seven hours in … [Read more...] about 30 Days For Former Jailer

Devon Lynn Lestage

Devon Lynn Lestage, 19, of Orange, Texas, passed away with family and friends by his side, on February 25, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley and Brother John Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 2, 1996, he was the son of Jimmy Lestage, Sr. and Chanda Lynn Foreman (Hall). Devon loved the outdoors and any and … [Read more...] about Devon Lynn Lestage

Jack Duval

Jack Duval 74 of Orangefield died February 25, 2016 peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Jack was born 1941 and lived in Bridge City for 59 years before moving to Orangefield in 2009 after Hurricane Ike. He was a proud veteran who worked at DuPont after returning from the … [Read more...] about Jack Duval

LCM Softball Preview

Making the playoffs has been a given for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears in previous seasons. This year could be a rebuilding season for the Lady Bears, who have only one senior on their varsity roster. Coach Dena Adkins has some players returning from last year’s squad that was eliminated in the playoff’s first round. Adkins is counting on junior Jenna James to return in the circle and do good things for the Lady Bears. Kayla Manuel in leftfield is the only senior on the team and could be the leading hitter for LC-M especially in the early going. Getting a little more … [Read more...] about LCM Softball Preview

BC Track At PNG; Girls Finish 2nd

The boys competed at the Joe Williamson Relays at PNG High School on Thursday, February 26, 2016. The following boys placed in their events: Discus: Alex Lara - 4th Place Shot: Chase Boneau - 2nd Place Alex Lara - 6th Place Long Jump: Hunter Denton - 1st Place Zach Honeycutt - 3rd Place Max Baker - 4th Place Triple Jump: Zach Honeycutt - 4th Place Pole Vault: Ian Carruth - 2nd Place 3200 Meter Run: Ruben Valencia - 5th Place Kyler Morse - 6th Place 800 Meter Run: Edward Doan - 2nd Place … [Read more...] about BC Track At PNG; Girls Finish 2nd

LCM Baseball Preview

How tough is the district competition for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears? Last season the Bears finished in a three-way tie for third place with West Orange-Stark and Hardin-Jefferson. Hardin-Jefferson won a play-in game with LC-M, and of course West Orange-Stark went all the way to the state championship game in Austin. Bears’ Coach Steve Griffith has a number of players back from last year to battle for the playoffs this season. Griffith is counting on Drake Trawhon’s arm on the mound and his bat at the plate to help lead the Bears. Mitchel Lee will be at first base. Grant … [Read more...] about LCM Baseball Preview

Emily Weisman

Emily Weisman, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2016, in Orange, Texas.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 29, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor Gregory H. Rogers. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.   Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.   Born in New Salem, Texas, on April 14, 1937, she was the daughter of Troy V. Skinner and Cora J. Skinner. Emily lived in Orange for most of her life. After graduating from Lutcher Stark High … [Read more...] about Emily Weisman

Roddy Carroll Tolar

Roddy Carroll Tolar, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his home, at the age of 77.   Roddy was born on May 28, 1938 in Stanford, Texas to parents Doris (Sayer) and Homer Tolar.  He had lived in the Orange area for 72 years, prior in Stanford, and was of the Baptist faith. He had worked for Fluor-Daniels for many years as a general superintendent of construction.  Roddy enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, BBQ-ing and smoking meats. He was also an avid reader and loved gardening, in particular his orchids; he also enjoyed spending time and chatting with his parrot, … [Read more...] about Roddy Carroll Tolar

Billie Viola “Dodie” Shivley

Billie Viola "Dodie" Shivley, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed at her home away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 26, 2016 in Nederland, Texas. A private family inurnment will be held in Hopkins County, Texas at a later date. Viola was born in Sulphur Spring, Texas on August 9, 1935 to the late Dove H. Sartin, Sr. and Mozelle Tantan Sartin. She was retired from Owens Illinois and was a member of the Church of Christ Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud Shivley, son Kenneth Shivley, brother DH "Chig" Sartin, Jr., sister Anne Sartin Taylor, infant brother … [Read more...] about Billie Viola “Dodie” Shivley

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