Abigail Adams, 60, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2015, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rob Tibbitts, of Crossroads Baptist Church, in Vinton, Louisiana. Burial will be at 12:30pm at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery, in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00am. Born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on February 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Ed Manuel and Mary Alice Landry Manuel. Abigail was a very proud wife, mother, and … [Read more...] about Abigail Adams
Fillyaw Running For County Judge
Bobby Fillyaw will leave as Orange County's Economic Development Director in December. And Monday he announced his intention to run for Newton County Judge. My name is Bobby Fillyaw and I am announcing my candidacy for County Judge of Newton County. I grew up in Newton County and graduated from Newton High School. I attended and received a degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and later graduated from the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. My wife, Lana, and I are also owners of a small business. We have Lanmark Staffing which provides temporary … [Read more...] about Fillyaw Running For County Judge
Back When
For kids, Halloween was the top holiday next to Christmas. It's almost hard to choose the best part when I was a kid because so many aspects were exciting. First was picking a costume. Most of the time my brother and I put something together. Mom would sew something simple if we needed it, like when my brother was Mighty Mouse and wore tights, his underwear (dyed), a t-shirt and the home-made cape. Years later, she made a cape so my son could be Super Man. Underoos eliminated the need for dying underwear. The second great part was trick-or-treating. I lived in the neighborhood around the … [Read more...] about Back When
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Remi Annette McPherson
Our little angel, baby Remi Annette McPherson, was called to be with the lord on October 21, 2015, in Port Arthur. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. She is survived by her parents, Tara McPherson and Garrett Winn; grandfather, Kenneth McPherson; great grandparents, Francis and Billie Tucker; great, great grandmother, Ruby Jean McClain; aunts, Tammy Tomplaite and husband Todd, and Kathy Dressel; uncles, Troy Tucker and wife Kim, Ronnie McPherson, and David McPherson; grandfather, Terry Winn; and grandmother, Peggy … [Read more...] about Remi Annette McPherson
Ray S. Williamson
Ray S. Williamson, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at First Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Little Cypress. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-9:00pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Coushatta, Louisiana, on March 9, 1942, he was the son of George Wesley Williamson, Jr. and Lila Louise Moreno Williamson. Ray was a member of First Pentecostal … [Read more...] about Ray S. Williamson
Tollway in Orange County?
The Commissioners Court will consider issuing a resolution Tuesday regarding a new tollway of approximately 10 miles extending from the intersection of State Highway 105 and U. S. Highway 69 in Beaumont eastward to the intersection of FM 105 and Interstate 10 in Vidor. The 105 Tollway would include the installation of a new elevated crossing of the Neches River and would be a shorter route from Orange County to the north Beaumont area with considerably less traffic expected. County Judge Brint Carlton said the new toll road is being proposed by the Texas Turnpike Corporation which has … [Read more...] about Tollway in Orange County?
Brady B. Burgress
Brady B. Burgress, 79, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Card Hospital in Nederland. Brady was born on August 1, 1936 in Lufkin, Texas to parents Mary Ann (Crain) and Marshall Burgess. He had lived 50 years in the Mid-Jefferson County area. Brady was a faithful member of Nederland Avenue Church of Christ. He served as an Elder and Deacon at Grove Church Christ. He retired from Equistar after 35 plus years as a certified welder and maintenance superintendent and he worked with the Nederland ISD as a crossing guard. Brady enjoyed baseball; was a … [Read more...] about Brady B. Burgress
Billy F. Wolaver
Billy F. Wolaver, 86, of Orange, passed away on October 23, 2015, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dan Brack of Community Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Born in Smithville, Oklahoma, on October 17, 1929, he was the son of Mark Wolaver, Jr. and Faye Wyatt Wolaver. Billy was a retired operator from Inland and a veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II. He was an … [Read more...] about Billy F. Wolaver
16 Firefighters Resign
A volunteer firefighter for the Mauriceville-McLewis fire department said Friday morning that 16 members of the department have resigned. Richard Jones said he submitted a resignation list with the signatures of the volunteers to the office of Emergency Services District No. 4. The ESD 4 collects property taxes for the volunteer fire department. The ESD 4 board of directors, appointed by Orange County Commissioners Court, oversees the department operations. Jones said losing the 16 volunteers is hurting the fire department and the community. The resignations began coming in early … [Read more...] about 16 Firefighters Resign
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