Donald Lee "Shug" Carter was born in Vinton, LA on February 3, 1944, to the parentage of the late Mr. Vaughn Carter Sr. of Beaumont, TX and the late Mrs. Ollie Mae Viltz of Orange, TX. He was an alumnus of Vinton Negro High School where he graduated near the top of his class. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he honorably served as a medic and earned the prestigious National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) for his expert rifle marksmanship. He worked professionally for many years as a master carpenter and a cement finisher, and he was a longstanding member of the … [Read more...] about Donald Lee “Shug” Carter

Robert Clyde Hood, age 85, of San Antonio, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024. Bob was born in Dallas, Texas on September 21,1938.  He grew up in Dallas and then attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. While at Texas Tech, he met and married his wife of 65 years, Kyle Thornton Hood. He participated in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at both the high school and university levels. Bob then served in the United States Army on active duty as a second lieutenant before ultimately … [Read more...] about Robert Clyde Hood

Dr. Frank Malloy Brown, aged 74, passed away on July 16, 2024, in Orange, Texas. Born on May 2, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas, Frank led an illustrious life marked by significant contributions to academia and a deep commitment to his family and passions. Frank embarked on his educational journey at Allen Academy, followed by earning a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He furthered his studies at Edinburgh University, where he obtained his Doctorate, laying the groundwork for his pioneering work in Artificial Intelligence. Throughout his career, Frank served as an Assistant … [Read more...] about Dr. Frank Malloy Brown