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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Oliver Peasley

Oliver Dale Peasley, 53, of Orange passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Southeast Texas Medical Center in Port Arthur. Oliver was born on October 12, 1961 in Orange, Texas to parents Frances Ann (Garlington) and David Lee Peasley. He was a member of Harvest Chapel Church, where he was a deacon in the church, Sunday teacher and also taught a historical class on the Bible. Oliver enjoyed working on genealogy, taking photography and studying history on his computer. Oliver was a loving person with a big smile, who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his … [Read more...] about Oliver Peasley

Van Chandler

Van Buren Chandler, 63, of Vidor passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Van was born on January 3, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Joyce (Jones) and Louis Dean Chandler. He had lived in the Vidor area for 53 years and worked many years in construction as a painter. Van enjoyed going fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Joyce Chandler; sisters, Deborah Adkins, Jo Ann Balla; brothers, Bobby Chandler, Freddy Chandler. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Chandler of Vidor; daughters, Amy … [Read more...] about Van Chandler

Dora Ogden

Dora Cooley Ogden, 98, of Winnie, Texas passed away on November 27, 2014, at Harbor Hospice. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Born in Ragley, Louisiana, on April 12, 1916, she was the daughter of Sterling Albert Cooley and Mollie Cagle Cooley. Dora was a former member of the Eastern Star and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters and husband, James Ivy Ogden. She is survived by her sons, E.J. Ogden and wife, Hazel … [Read more...] about Dora Ogden

Billy Hebert

Billy Carl Hebert, 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on August 20, 1932, he was the son of Elwood and Velma Hebert. Billy served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Ameripol Synpol as an operator for 45 years and was a member of … [Read more...] about Billy Hebert

WOS defeats LaMarque

The WOS Special Teams were SPECIAL Friday night as Trey Baldwin blocks a first quarter punt.  Baldwin was rewarded as he was given the ball from the one for the first touchdown of the game and the only score of the half as the Mustangs led LaMarque 7-0 in third round playoff action Friday from Baytown. In the second half WOS made their adjustments and beat the Cougars into submission 34-0, holding their high powered offense to less than 100 yards for the night.  WOS worked with short fields most of the night thanks to great punt and kick coverage.  WOS will play undefeated LaGrange, Friday … [Read more...] about WOS defeats LaMarque

OF Basketball Preview

A strong run at the end of last season earned Orangefield a much deserved playoff spot. Bobcat Coach Rea Wrinkle hopes that will carry over into this basketball season. Wrinkle thinks the excitement of making the postseason and a strong playoff game against Cleveland, that went to the regional quarterfinals before losing to West Orange-Stark, has given some experience to the kids coming back which led to a good summer program and hopefully carries over so the Bobcats can make the playoffs again. Coach Wrinkle has three players back from last season he counting on to lead this season’s Bobcats. … [Read more...] about OF Basketball Preview

Football Playoff Schedule

Friday, Dec. 5 WOS vs LaGrange 7:30 Moorhead Stad. Conroe (Winner vs Yoakum/Sinton) Newton vs Rogers 7:30, Woodforest Bank Stad. Shenandoah (Winner faces Blanco or Mason) Friday WOS 34 LaMarque 0 HJ 28 LaGrange 36 Kirbyville 20 Rockdale 27 Newton 49  Franklin 21 EC 21 CamYoe 54 Gilmer 41 Gladewater 35 Celina 56 Iowa Park 27 Yoakum 43 Cuero 34 Sweetwater 49 Vernon 27 Saturday Jasper 43 Henderson 60 Atlanta 55 Tatum 21 Sinton 56 Wimberley 41 Crosby 38 Brenham 20 … [Read more...] about Football Playoff Schedule

Area Christmas Events

The Christmas season has arrived and Orange County has a sleigh-full of holiday activities ahead. Music, Santa Claus, lighted trees, music and cookies will abound. Some of the events are free and some have small fees. West Orange tree lighting is Monday at 6 p.m. at Seale-Alford Plaza. Traditional activities include County Judge Carl Thibodeaux reading “The Cajun Night before Christmas.” Mauriceville tree lighting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Woodridge Land Co. Santa will be there for the festivities that will include carol singing, hot chocolate and cookies. The KOGT and Granger food drive … [Read more...] about Area Christmas Events

Beautiful Trees

The polar vortex earlier in the month has turned Orange to orange, red, gold, deep purple and sienna. Trees that do not usually change in this region's subtropical climate are putting on a show. "We're seeing extra color now," said Rick Lewandowski, director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Areas in the north U.S. known for colorful fall foliage have frequent cold nights and warm days to trigger the changing hues of the trees. "We don't have that here and we don't usually get the color," he said. Orange County has a subtropical climate. Often, the invasive, non-native Chinese … [Read more...] about Beautiful Trees

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