Jun 7, 2022

Ruth Bourque Burns, 93, of Fannett passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

She was born on February 21, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to Andre Bourque and Elmire Borne Bourque. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Ruth attended beauty school and earned her Beautician’s license where...

Jun 5, 2022

Marjorie Evelyn See Reeves, 99, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 30, 1923 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Harry Francis See and Clara Dantin See.  She was 1941 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1945 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. ...

May 31, 2022

Celestino Lopez, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2022 at the age of 77 after his valiant battle with cancer.

Celestino, affectionately known as Cele, was born on June 27, 1944 in Goose Creek, Texas to Celestino Lopez, Sr. and Marianita...

May 24, 2022

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado, 50, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

He was born on July 3, 1971 in Guatemala to Raul Fernando Ramirez and Thelma Gladys Alvarado Ramirez. He has been a resident of the area since 1983. Aldo worked as a general manager at Casa Ole...

May 23, 2022

Lezy “Lee” Manuel Jr., 97, of Groves passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont surrounded by his love ones.

Lee was born on March 26, 1925 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to parents Acdueline (Veillon) and Lezy Manuel Sr. He had lived in the Groves area since 1969 and was a member of...

May 22, 2022

Larry “Doc” Southard, 75, of Orange, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on April13, 1947 to Zelma and Ronald Southard. Larry graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Sterling College...

May 20, 2022

Lydia Bertha Ann Dill Halbert, 87, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 10, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Norman A. Dill and Hazel Gonzalez Dill. Lydia graduated from Bishop Byrne High School. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. Lydia held several jobs...

May 11, 2022

Huey Harold Wilkinson, 95, of Port Arthur passed away on  Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Rose Place Assisted Living Center in Port Arthur.

He was born on February 17, 1927 in Appleby, Texas to Stephen Wilkinson and Georgia McPherson Wilkinson. Huey served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.  He has been a resident of...

May 4, 2022

Elma Quintela Mendez, 87, of Nederland passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 30, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frank Quintela and Fidelia Garza Quintela. Elma was a lifelong resident of the area. She earned her Associates Degree from Lamar University. Elma was a paralegal with Tom Featherston,...

May 1, 2022

Rebecca Garza Leon, 95, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2022 in Sugar Land, Texas, with family by her side.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Eulalio and Josefa Garza, her husband of 54 years, Francisco Leon, a brother, Oscar Garza, and four sisters, Estela G. Olivares, Aurora G. Cavazos, Francisca G. Cardenas, and Bertha G....

Apr 27, 2022

Vivian Christine Junca, 81, of Pflugerville, Texas, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital.

Vivian was born on March 15, 1941 in Van Buren, Arkansas to parents Lovie Rebecca (Barlow) and Eugene William Frantz II. She had lived in the Port Arthur area for 67 plus years and...

Apr 25, 2022

Ruth Allene Etheredge, 95, of Groves passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at her home.

Ruth was born on August 31, 1926 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents Nina Mae...

Apr 23, 2022

Velta Marie Ferguson. 97, of League City, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born on September 27, 1924 in Little Abbeville, Louisiana to Warren Schexnyder and Alice Stelly Schexnyder. Velta was raised in Pecan Island, Louisiana. She went to school at Mouton Cove through the 8 th grade. Velta moved...

Apr 22, 2022

Shanna Rhae Janeaux (June 7, 1986 – April 22, 2022) lived a beautiful fun-loving life.  Shanna adored her two boys, Keagan and Kamdyn more than life itself.  Her world revolved around her two boys. She was a classic boy mom.  She instilled upon them integrity, loyalty, and compassion for others.  Shanna was the “Big Sister” to Chance and Jonah...

Apr 21, 2022

In Loving Memory of JoAnn Beaugh Webre

JoAnn Beaugh Webre, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on April 21, 2022 at the age of 90.  She was born on December 13, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Mentor and Zula Thibodeaux Beaugh.  She was a 1950 graduate of Bishop Byrne High School and attended Port...

Apr 20, 2022

Herminia Gutierrez, 65, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by loving family.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM till 8:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 6:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Apr 15, 2022

Bobbie Louise Delatte, 78, of Sabine Pass, Texas passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.

Bobbie was born on July 27, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Kathryn Alberta (Stafford) and Robert Sanford Ferguson. She was a lifelong residence of Sabine Pass, Texas and she retired from Estelle’s Dry Cleaner after 20 plus...

Apr 10, 2022

Robert E. Bailey, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Rose Place in Port Arthur.

He was born on January 27, 1934 in Port Neches, Texas to Gussie Frank Bailey and Alice Eva Dearing Bailey. Robert was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired from Texaco as a pipefitter after 42...

Apr 9, 2022

Celebrating the Life of Beatrice Kimsey Davis, Prov 31:35 She is clothed with strength & dignity She can laugh at the days to come.

Bea (as she was: lovingly called) passed away peacefully April 8, 2022 at 104 years young & is now in the arms of her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Ps 118:24. Daughter, wife, mom,...

Mar 29, 2022

Flisha Marie Ramirez, 36, of Nederland passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on March 14, 1986 in Port Arthur, Texas to Antonio Ramirez, Jr. and Darla Dill Ramirez. Flisha was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Nederland High School in 2005. Flisha worked...