Nancy Elizabeth Mahaffey Doyle, age 63, a resident of Colmesneil, Texas passed away on October 11, 2015 at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont, Texas. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Dave Mahaffey and Loubelle Mahaffey She is survived by her companion, Ken Raimer; son, Richard Wayne Rainwater, Jr. And wife, Beverly of Singer, Louisiana and daughter, Lisa Rainwater Berzas and husband Ricky of Comanche, OK; along with five grandchildren, Brooke Grove and husband, Reese of DeQuincy, … [Read more...] about Nancy Elizabeth Mahaffey Doyle
Robert Earl Trussell, Jr
Robert Earl “ Little Robert “ Trussell, Jr., 41, of Deweyville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home. Born on August 3, 1974 in Beaumont, Texas to his parents, Robert Earl Trussell, Sr. and Della Jean (Hester) Trussell, he was a lifelong resident of Deweyville and he worked as an Iron Worker in the Construction Industry. Robert enjoyed fishing, restoring antique tools and he will be remembered for his compassion and willingness to help others. Robert is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Richardson and his uncle, Carl Wayne Hester. Those who will most … [Read more...] about Robert Earl Trussell, Jr
Player of the Game
Past Winners Melech Edwards, WOS vs Newton Steven Tims, WOS vs Foster J’Lon Douglas, LCM vs Silsbee Christopher McGee, OF vs Lumb Jeremiah Shaw, WOS vs Jasper Cayce Draper, BC vs Newton Jack Dallas, WOS vs LCM … [Read more...] about Player of the Game
Zombies Wanted To Walk/Run
LCM Battlin' Bear Band 5K Zombie Fun Run/Walk and Car Show 9am-3pm, October 31, 2015 Claiborne West Park Register for the 5K at: www.active.com 5K will begin at 9am and the Car Show will begin at 10am. A free kids 12 and under 1K will follow the 5K. Food, candy, and fun for all! … [Read more...] about Zombies Wanted To Walk/Run
OFJH Honor Society Members
The following eighth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on October 6th at Orangefield Junior High: Jaysie Banken, Brooklyn Batchelor, Peyton Beebe, Brayden Berry, Sydney Catt, Clayson Choate, Shayla Cormier, Cloey Cox, Alyssa Dodd, Baylee Duhon, Hannah Dupuis, Kadeon Evans, Madelyn Gerlach, Joseph Gray, Jacob Harvey, Kasey Hoffpauir, Whitley Hoyland, Cade Kile, Logan Lacouture, Olivia Leavings, Cooper Lowe, Amber Martinez, Le'Ana Martinez, Sadie Menard, Sarah Morrison, Jordan Peveto, Heston Puckett, Max Santos, Lily Saucedo, Chloe Smith, Colton Smith, Connor Tait, … [Read more...] about OFJH Honor Society Members
Adarious DaRoyce “ A. D. “ McGhee, Jr
Adarious DaRoyce “ A. D. “ McGhee, Jr. two month old infant son of Adarious and Kayla McGhee received his wings to heaven on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his residence. A. D. was born on August 2, 2015 in Galveston, Texas. He was a very Happy Child who smiled often and he enjoyed watching and playing with his monkeys. A.D. is preceded in death by his aunt, Terra Lynn McCullough; great aunt, Melissa Ann McCullough; maternal great grandfather, Woodrow Benny Henry; paternal great grandfather, Johnny McGhee, Sr.; great uncle, Jerry Lain and paternal great grandmother, Linda Wilson. Those who … [Read more...] about Adarious DaRoyce “ A. D. “ McGhee, Jr
Edna Ruth Melgoza
Edna Ruth Melgoza, 54, of West Orange, Texas, passed away October 8, 2015, at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm, Monday, October 12, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Unbenhaur, of First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on December 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Clemence Guidry and Edna (Mott) Henry. Edna was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. She … [Read more...] about Edna Ruth Melgoza
Smarter Sophomore Making Plays at ‘Bear’ Position
For the longest time, Travon Blanchard was pretty sure he was going to be “the next LeBron.” “I tried to do my little LeBron (James) impersonation,” said Blanchard, a 6-2, 205-pound sophomore from Orange, Texas, who starts at the “Bear” or nickel back position on the Baylor defense. “I played power forward, and my first step was always faster than everybody else’s.” Six inches shorter than the NBA superstar, Blanchard does sport a copycat beard and has a very LeBron-like smile that he constantly flashes. “He keeps a smile on his face,” said junior cornerback Ryan Reid, “but he’s … [Read more...] about Smarter Sophomore Making Plays at ‘Bear’ Position
Odis l. Welch
Odis l. Welch, 87, died peacefully on October 8, 2015, in Austin, TX. Odis was born February 13, 1928 to Jimmy and Janie Welch. He married Beatrice Dorman in 1948 and the couple had one child together. He lived in Orange, TX until 1971, then moved to Austin. Odis is survived by his daughter, Nelwyn Trantham, her husband Thomas Trantham; his grandchildren, Jeff Trantham, Jason Trantham, and Jennifer Rivera; and his 11 great grandchildren; and sister Leuvenia Willey. He is preceded in death by his wife Beatrice; parents, Jimmy and Janie Welch; brothers, Chester, Junior, Cecil, Jimmy, and … [Read more...] about Odis l. Welch
BC Homecoming Court/Festivities
BC Homecoming Court Seated left to right, Senior Kaitlyn Smith, Senior Shelby Dishon, Senior Katrina Phillips, Senior Delaney Voegeli Standing left to right , Sophomore Kassidy Wilbur, Sophomore Mia Woodruff, Freshmen Mattilyn Matthews, Freshmen Jaelyn Nichols, Junior Maddeline Thibodeaux, Junior Kendall Gibson. BCHS Open House is Monday, Oct. 12, 6:30-7:45, followed by “The Burning of the Letters” at 8pm at Larry Ward Stadium. The Cardinals host the LCM Bears Friday on KOGT Radio. … [Read more...] about BC Homecoming Court/Festivities
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