Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Welch, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown and Reverend Ed Rawls. There will no graveside service after the funeral. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 7, 1934, she was the daughter of Dewey Bean and Harriet (Dunn) Bean. An alumna of Mauriceville High School, which she graduated from in 1953, Beth … [Read more...] about Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Welch
Model Trains On Display
Tex La Model Railroad Club And Grace Lutheran Church Come join us and get out of the heat at our Summer Model Train Open House. Grace Lutheran Church(2300 Eddleman Road, Orange, Tx) and Tex La Model Railroad Club will host this event on July 19 (Saturday) from 10 am to 5 pm. Tex La has new modules they are working on for their portable layout and are anxious to show their progress so far to our visitors. There is also available to be seen the “Tommy Lee Drake Jr.” Memorial “N” Scale Layout (“The Drake Lines”) and another “N” scale layout built on a wooden door. The “O” scale members have … [Read more...] about Model Trains On Display
BC’s Havard Sign With Phillies
Peyton Havard signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an undrafted free agent on Tuesday. The Bridge City native posted a 7-2 record and a 2.73 ERA in 22 appearances in five starts with a 1.07 WHIP. Havard also tallied 79 strikeouts, two shutouts and five saves in 62.2 innings pitched while he held opponents to a .220 batting average. He ranked third in the Southland Conference in ERA, sixth in opposing batting average, third in strikeouts, tied for third in wins and fifth in saves. Havard was named a Division I All-American based on the wins above replacement metric by 6-4-3 … [Read more...] about BC’s Havard Sign With Phillies
Jerry Franklin Brown
Jerry Franklin Brown, age 60, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service honoring Jerry will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Dorman Funeral Home. Reverend Damon Bickham, officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow services at Deweyville Cemetery. Jerry was born Tuesday, March 23, 1965, to proud parents Jearald and Patricia Brown, in Orange, Texas. He was a kind hearted simple man that never asked for anything from others and gave … [Read more...] about Jerry Franklin Brown
Carol Kay Lyons
Carol Kay Lyons, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born in Pflugerville, Texas, on August 27, 1945, she was the daughter of William Harrison and Lillian (Pounders) Harrison. Throughout her life, Carol found joy in sewing and crafting, expressing her creativity through her many projects. Her proudest accomplishment was being a grandmother, a role she cherished deeply as her grandchildren lovingly called her "Nanny." Carol will be remembered for the warmth she brought to her family and the passions she pursued in her everyday life. She leaves … [Read more...] about Carol Kay Lyons
Michael Douglas Dent
The Reverend Doctor Michael Douglas Dent was ushered into the Church Triumphant from Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. CDT. Dr. Dent was born September 10, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas, to I.O. Dent and Mavis Killion Dent. He was the youngest of three children, preceded in age by brother Gilbert and sister Marilyn. Dr. Dent spent his entire childhood in Beaumont, surrounded by strong values of faith, service and community. Dr. Dent was shaped by the good influences of North End Methodist Church (later Wesley United Methodist Church) and the Boy Scouts of America, in … [Read more...] about Michael Douglas Dent
Louis “Big Lou” Gerard Moore
Louis “Big Lou” Gerard Moore, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Baylor St. Lukes in Houston. A celebration of life for Louis Moore, affectionately known as "Big Lou," will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Orange, officiated by Reverend Josh Fults. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, at the church. Born on July 11, 1962, in Groves, Texas, Louis was the son of Joseph and Betty Landry Moore. He was a cherished member of his community and dedicated 37 years of his life to his career as a printer … [Read more...] about Louis “Big Lou” Gerard Moore
Gary Raymond Johnson
Gary Raymond Johnson reached the end of his earthly trail on July 13, 2025. . A memorial service honoring Gary will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Born on September 25, 1936 in Crowley, Louisiana, Gary was the beloved son of Moise and Hazel (Gary) Johnson. His family moved to Orange when he was young. As a teen, he worked for Dr. Max Pachar at his veterinary clinic. Gary worked for more than 30 … [Read more...] about Gary Raymond Johnson
Leon Sherrill Rodgers
Born on April 28, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, Leon was the son of the late Lloyd Rodgers and Ruth (Rials) Rodgers. From an early age, Leon developed a love for music, which would shape both his career and his life’s passion. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Lamar University and later pursued a master’s degree in Education Administration from Sam Houston State University. Leon devoted his career to education, teaching and mentoring students in several local schools across Southeast Texas, including Vidor, Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville (LCM), and South Park. … [Read more...] about Leon Sherrill Rodgers
Emma Ruth Rachal
Emma Ruth Rachal, born on Christmas Day 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, was the oldest child of George A. and Lena Adams Smith. Raised in Vidor, Texas, she graduated Vidor High School in 1957, where she was a good student and considered a talented singer by her peers. While still in high school, Emma met Preston Rachal, the love of her life, and they married the following February. Married for over 60 years, at the time of his death, she and Preston raised 2 children, Greg and Lydia, teaching them to love family and love the Lord. Once her youngest child started school, Emma did too. She … [Read more...] about Emma Ruth Rachal
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