Jan 28, 2023

Michael Bedair, 74, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was more affectionately known as Mike, Daddy or Pops.

Mike was born November 19, 1948, in Port Arthur, Texas, to James Edward Bedair Sr. and Hazel DeHart Bedair.  He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High...

Jan 22, 2023

Dustin Lawrence Reece, 42, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

He was born on July 9, 1980 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Larry Reece and Doris Kay Kelley Young. Dustin graduated from Sabine Pass High School in 1999. He was a devout Christian.

Jan 21, 2023

Frank Lee Martinez, 83, of Deer Park, Texas passed away at HCA Sooutheast Hospital in Baytown.

He was born in Beaumont, Texas and worked for Sabine Towing Company.

Visitation will be on March 10, 2023 from 4:00 PM till 5:00 PM with a Memorial service at 5:00 PM Friday at Breath of Life Church, 3700...

Jan 21, 2023

Roberto Barajas-Cardenza, 68, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Roberto was born in Mexico on August 3, 1954. He had lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and had worked construction for many years as a welder. He was member of St. Joseph...

Jan 20, 2023

DiAnn Marleen Hollar, 75, of Beaumont passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

DiAnn was born on May 25, 1947 in Beach North Dakota to parents Walter Martin Spriggs and Marlys Ruth (Lutts) Spriggs. She had lived most her life in the Beaumont and she retired after 23 years employment from Account...

Jan 19, 2023

Gary Wayne “Poochie” Broussard, 80, of Groves passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Gary was born on November 14, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Bertha Marie (Dionne) and Dallas Broussard. He had served his country in the Navy. Gary had lived most of his life in the...

Jan 19, 2023

Brandon Silva, 18, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Brandon was born on September 28, 2004 in Port Arthur, Texas at parents Luis Armando Silva and Elsa Morfin. He was a student at Memorial High School.

He is survived by his father, Luis Silva of Port Arthur, his mother, Elsa...

Jan 19, 2023

Evelyn Mae Michalk, 98, of Beaumont, formerly of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Rosemary House in Beaumont.

Evelyn was born on November 5, 1924 in Many, Louisiana to parents Mae (Davis) and Guy Ambrose Jackson. She had lived most of her life in the Port Arthur area and was a member of...

Jan 15, 2023

Betty Jean LeBlanc, 89, of Beaumont, TX passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Betty was born in Port Arthur, Texas on August 24, 1933 to parents Euphrasie (Shexnayder) and Saint Ives Pellerin Sr. She worked as assistant manager for the Heather Brook Apts., and she had worked 16 years...

Jan 14, 2023

Blake Stephen Patin, 31, of Port Neches passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Nederland.

He was born on August 29, 1991 in Port Arthur, Texas to Stephen Eric Patin and Robin Lyn Roccaforte Patin.  Blake graduated from Port Neches Groves High School in 2009. He worked construction and many odd jobs over the years. Blake...

Jan 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” John Hollar, 78, of Beaumont passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

He was born on October 30, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to Robert and Esther Hollar. Bob retired from the U. S. Navy. He also retired from A & R Pipeline.

Bob...

Jan 9, 2023

George Howard Hutchinson, 82, of Vidor and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home.

He was born on May 26, 1940 in Hammond, Louisiana to Chester George Hutchinson and Mamie Crayton Hutchinson. George has been a resident of the area for most of his life, graduated from Stephen F....

Jan 8, 2023

Vernell Anderson Phillips, 71, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

She was born on May 19, 1951 in Hartford, Alabama to Jesse Junior Anderson and Dorothy Faye Williams Anderson. Vernell has been a resident of the Port Arthur area for 69 years. She was a devoted homemaker....

Jan 7, 2023

Shane Edward English, 47, of Silsbee, formerly of Groves, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Shane was born on July 19, 1975 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Margaret Mae (Morgan) and Lavern Paul English.  He had lived most of his life in the Groves area and the last few...

Jan 7, 2023

Barbara Ray Collazo, as we celebrate her life:

Feb. 18 th , 1942- Jan. 7 th , 2023

The daughter of Raymond and Lucille Jones, her beautiful soul is on the way to reunite with all of our relations.  Barbara left this world January 6 th , 2023, after we shared our last set of...

Jan 5, 2023

Audrey V. Hebert, 93, of Groves passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Audrey was born on August 7, 1929 in Turkey Creek, Louisiana to parents, Eula (Ardoin) and Nathan L. Deville. She had lived 75 plus years in the Groves area and was a member of West Groves Church...

Dec 25, 2022

Jimmy Earl Williams, 83, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Rose Place Assisted Living in Port Arthur.

Jimmy was born on March 1, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Earline (Henderson) and Martin Henry Williams. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and earned an Associate Degree from Port Arthur College....

Dec 23, 2022

Imelda Magana Barragan, 63, of Groves, Texas passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Imelda was born on July 16, 1959 in Mexico to parents Bartola (Cisneros) and Antonio Magana. She had lived in the Groves area for many years and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

Dec 22, 2022

Olite Bourque, fondly known as Granny, passed to eternal life on December 22, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard, son-in law Bob O’Leary, and grandson Bryan Bourque.  Granny leaves behind family memories to be cherished by her  four children and spouses; Kathy O’Leary, Mike and Karen Bourque, Sandy and Mark Dolce and...

Dec 16, 2022

Shirley (Landry) Edgerly: A good and faithful, if sassy, servant

Shirley Ann (Landry) Edgerly, a lifelong resident of  Port Arthur, Texas, passed away December 16, 2022, at her home. Shirley was born November 2, 1933 to Emile Joseph Landry and Eunice Marie (Romero) Boutte. Shirley attended St. Mary’s Elementary School, graduated from Bishop Byrne High School/St. Mary’s...