May 2, 2021

Jake Winston Young was born on December 28, 1946 to Covington Young and Florence Townsley Young. He was named after his uncle, Staff Sergeant Jake Young, who was killed in France during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Doris Young Williamson, and his son Randy Dale Young.

Jake...

Apr 28, 2021

Jackie Gene Hickey, 89, of Port Neches passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence.

Gene was born on June 4, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula (Patin) and Clayton Harris Hickey. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and Port Neches and he was of the Church of Christ Faith. Gene...

Apr 20, 2021

Sammie Yvonne Jones, 82, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland, Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Apr 12, 2021

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Denney Smith was born in Port Arthur, Texas on February 14, 1957. Kathy died on April 12, 2021. Kathy was 64 years old.

Kathy was the daughter of Harley and Lillie Denney. Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Kathy attended Lamar University. As an active Mother and Grandmother, Kathy was...

Apr 9, 2021

Ramon “Butch” Eugene Hass, 70, of Humble, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann North East Hospital in Humble. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to his parents, Melvin Eugene Hass and Betty Marteena Black Hass. Butch served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident...

Apr 9, 2021

Conley James Deville, 58, of Groves passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 4, 1963 in Opelousas, Louisiana to his parents, Albert Deville and Bernice Mendoza Deville. Conley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982. He worked for Williams Florist and Gifts as a delivery driver for over...

Apr 8, 2021

Katherine Flores, 88, of Nederland passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Leandro Trevino and Valeria Dominguez. Katherine was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and lived in Nederland since Harvey. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family...

Apr 4, 2021

Joy Ellen Smithy Lyday, 87 years old, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Easter Sunday on April 4, 2021. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 18, 1933.

Joy was a member of the Pentecostals of Katy Church which is pastored by Pastor Rob McKee and Sister Shara McKee.

Joy is survived by...

Apr 4, 2021

Ramon T. Zapata, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Gulf Health Care Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

Ramon was born on May 13, 1945 in Palau Coahuila, Mexico to parents Antonio and Blasa Torres Zapata. He had lived in the Port Arthur area for 41 plus years and had worked as...

Apr 3, 2021

Morton David Kline, 78, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 3, 2021.

Morton was born on December 19, 1942 in Houston, Texas to his parents, Sam Leo Kline and Miriam“Bushy” Goldberg Kline. The family moved to Port Arthur, Texas where Morton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He served his country in the...

Apr 1, 2021

Simon Escobedo Zamora, 78, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Simon was born on April 4, 1942 in Don Martin Coahuila, Mexico to parents Pedro Zamora Sr. and Eva Escobedo Zamora. He lived in the Port Arthur area for many years and worked in construction as...

Mar 27, 2021

Evelyn Marie Wigley Ienna, 70 years, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Born on February 15, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Florence and Arthur Wigley, Sr. of Sabine Pass, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Arthur Allen Wigley, Sr.

She was a resident of the Nederland area...

Mar 22, 2021

Israel Quiroz-McCoy, 46, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 19, 1975 in Nicaragua to his parents, Wilson W. McCoy and Maria Quiroz. Israel has been a resident of Port Arthur for 34 years. He worked as a welder with Southeast Texas Industries for many years....

Mar 18, 2021

Frank “Big Zeke” Charles Rizzo, 88, of Groves passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.

Frank was born on September 12, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Jo Anna (Calamia) and Joe Rizzo. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, afterward he joined the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Frank...

Mar 16, 2021

Lisa Gail Smith Johnnie, 58, of Orange, Texas passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Dubuis Hospital of St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

She was born on January 6, 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Donnie Smith and Mary Lou Crochet Smith. Lisa graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1981. She was a...

Mar 15, 2021

On Monday March 15, 2021 Ray LeBlanc passed away at age 81.

Adam Ray LeBlanc was born November 21, 1939 in Beaumont, TX to Gussie LeBlanc and J.B. LeBlanc. Ray was the youngest to older brother Danny. At the age of (9), his mother Gussie remarried to Homer Trahan. Soon after Ray would be the older brother...

Mar 11, 2021

Deacon John David LeBlanc joined God in heaven on Thursday March 11,2021 after battling Parkinson's Disease for several years. He was born on January 21 st 1934 in Port Arthur Texas to Kerney Donald LeBlanc and Audrey Bailey. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School, Port Arthur TX, Lamar University, Austin College and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and...

Mar 11, 2021

Charles Joseph Anselmo, Sr., 81, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Joseph Anselmo and Lena DeJohn Anselmo. Charles was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Bishop Byrne High School. He...

Mar 11, 2021

Theresa Ethel Lee Knobloch , 81, of Houston and former resident of Groves and Lumberton passed away on March 11, 2021 at her home in Houston.

She was born on April 19, 1939 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to her parents, Savio Fontenot and Emelie Catore Fontenot. Theresa was a longtime resident of the area before moving to...

Mar 11, 2021

Johnny Ray Mendoza, 55, of Groves passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on August 27, 1965 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Herman Hayes Mendoza, Sr. and Charlen Marie Trotei Mendoza. Johnny was a lifelong resident of the Groves area. He worked as a self-employed...