Polly Ann Decker, 74, longtime resident of Houston, and more recently of Orange, passed away on November 9, 2015, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Brother Roosevelt Payne. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Atlanta, Texas, on December 12, 1940, she was the daughter of Alexander Woodrow Wilson Decker and Blon Dee (Jett) Decker. Polly was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange and … [Read more...] about Polly Ann Decker
Orange Stationer Under New Ownership
The Orange Stationer is under new ownership as of November 1, 2015. After 34 years, Henry Seals will be transitioning to the next exciting stage of his life, and Paul and Kim Dickerson of Orange will have the privilege of serving the area. The Orange Stationer began in August of 1952 by W.B. Waltman and his wife who owned it until 1963 when Pete Parker purchased the business. The business moved to its current location in 1973 and in 1981 was purchased by Henry and Ann Seals. Over the last 34 years, Henry has served the community well, including reopening just 5 days after Hurricane Ike to … [Read more...] about Orange Stationer Under New Ownership
Kevin Mazzagate
Kevin was born in Orange, Texas and went to school at Orangefield ISD. He later in life earned his GED. He worked as a salesman and also did contractor work. Kevin lived a life of struggles and reached out to many to help find his purpose. From childhood to adulthood his actions reflected a road traveled by one who has suffered from the pain and disappointments in life. He had a childlike heart that longed to be loved and accepted. He was unfamiliar with simple pleasures like Sunday school, baseball, and bedtime stories. In his journey he had given his life to the Lord but his spirit … [Read more...] about Kevin Mazzagate
Two Hospitalized After Wreck
Two men were taken to Baptist Orange Emergency Room Sunday afternoon following a collision on Strickland Drive at the Home Depot entrance. Orange Police Officer Nicholas Medina reported that a Dodge Charger was traveling southbound when a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck turned left into an entrance at the big box store. The truck hit the Charger, which went into a ditch and hit a fire hydrant. Officer Medina said 63-year-old Thomas Ray Posey of Orange was the driver of the pickup truck. 20-year-old Hunter Allen Felts of Beaumont was driving the Charger. Both were taken by Acadian Ambulance … [Read more...] about Two Hospitalized After Wreck
Wendy Kay Lanthier
Wendy Kay Lanthier, 51, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Zoch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 27, 1964, she was the daughter of Brad Lanthier and Donna Long Lanthier. Wendy was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and a graduate of Bridge City High School in 1983. She served in the United States Navy for four years where … [Read more...] about Wendy Kay Lanthier
Garland Daniel Weeks
Garland Daniel Weeks (Bones), passed away at his residence on November 5, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Born May 12, 1943 in Shelbyville, Texas to Daniel and Hazel Weeks. He was raised in Orange and was a retired union pipefitter out of Local 195 in Port Arthur. Garland enjoyed spending time with his family especially on Sundays when all would gather together to watch The Dallas Cowboys game. He is preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his 3 children, Sharon Ann Truitt Weeks. Garland is survived by his sons, Daniel Weeks and Mark Weeks and wife, Janet; daughter Shannon Ann … [Read more...] about Garland Daniel Weeks
Weekend Police Briefs
Orange police took a 14-year-old boy to juvenile detention Sunday after he threw a knife at an older relative. Officer Dylan Mulhollan reported he went to the 200 block of Schley at 11:42 a.m. Sunday and was met by a group of people outside telling him someone inside had knives. An older man was inside with two knives that he gave to the officer. The man said he had come to the house because the boy's great-grandmother asked him to help discipline the boy for stealing. The teen grabbed two kitchen knives. He threw one at the man's back but the man was not cut because the handle hit. Officer … [Read more...] about Weekend Police Briefs
Florence “Ponke” Sonnier
Florence “Ponke” Sonnier, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2015, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 20, 1942, she was the daughter of Julious Carpenter and Inez Hubbard Carpenter. Florence was very active. She rescued and took care of animals and enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, John Sonnier. She is survived by her husband, … [Read more...] about Florence “Ponke” Sonnier
Locals Named to LSET
Leadership Southeast Texas has named six local community leaders to its 2016 class. The group has been given the task to select a community service project in the area. The Orange County Team has chosen to support the Veterans Advocates of America in Vidor by helping with the completion of a 650 square foot office expansion. The VAA assists veterans in filing for their benefits as well as interceding with the Veterans Administration on medical issues. In addition the Veterans Advocates of America provides meals, wheelchairs, crutches, clothes, and other free supplies to veterans. The six … [Read more...] about Locals Named to LSET
Scarecrow Winners Announced
Shangri La gardens on Saturday continued with the annual fall festival despite the rain. Winners of the 7th Annual Scarecrow Festival were also announced. Cottage Cuttings, a garden nursery, took the Director's Award for Favorite Scarecrow by getting the most votes from visitors. The entry was "Flaming Headless Horseman." The Orange Fire Department (above) took first place in the organizations category with "All in a Day's Work." The Orange Camp Fire Council was second with "Star flight" and the Children's Garden Committee took third with "Minion Pot People." H.E.A.R.T., a homeschooler … [Read more...] about Scarecrow Winners Announced
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