Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
Joseph Franklin Postula
Jan 24, 2020
Joseph Franklin Postula, 49, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.
He was born on April 27, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan to his parents, James Joseph Postula and Beverly Pearl Heath. Joseph has been a resident of Port Arthur for over 41 years. He was last employed...
Nelda Rose Bennett
Jan 22, 2020
Nelda Rose Bennett, 70, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Nelda was born on October 6, 1949 in Leesville, Louisiana to parents, Laura Cecelia Clanan and J. C. Savell. She has lived many years in the Groves area and she had worked at many businesses in the area;...
Claire Constance Daigle
Jan 19, 2020
Claire Constance Daigle, 93, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.
Claire was born on January 17, 1927 in Crowley, Louisiana to parents, Lavina Constance (Pellerin) and Francis Key Martin. She had lived in the Groves area for 66 plus years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Peter Catholic Church, where...
James Robert Carlton, Jr.
Jan 18, 2020
James “Bob” Robert Carlton, Jr., 82, of Groves passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
He was born on August 10, 1937 to his parents, James Robert Carlton, Sr. and Opal Britian Carlton in Liberty, Texas. Bob was a resident of the area for most of his life. He graduated...
Mathilde Ann Beckcom
Jan 18, 2020
Mathilde Ann Monaco Beckcom, 93, of Montgomery, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Vitas Hospice Encompass Rehab in The Woodlands.
She was born on August 7, 1926 to her parents, Rocco Monaco and Pauline Matise Monaco in Port Arthur, Texas. Mathilde was a longtime resident of Port Arthur...
Aurelia "Ruth" Ruth Leger
Jan 15, 2020
Aurelia (Ruth) Leger, 85, passed away at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Morse, Louisiana, the second of three daughters to Rhule Benoit and Cedonia Istre. She was a resident ofthe Port Arthur area for more than 50 years.
She married Ulysses Leger, Jr. in...
Jeffrey Wayne Davis
Jan 14, 2020
Jeffrey Wayne Davis, 57, of Port Acres passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 27, 1962 to his parents, Richard Wayne “Pooky” Davis and Virginia “Ginny” A. Bates Davis in Port Arthur, Texas. Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School...
Melba Linda Medina
Jan 12, 2020
Melba Linda Medina, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Melba was born on July 20, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She had worked in the Port Arthur area for many years in various caring positions; she also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Melba enjoyed being on her computer;...
Mary Dell Thibodeaux
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Dell Thibodeaux, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1937 to her parents, Ceasar Tucker Thibodeaux and Ellen Ledet Thibodeaux in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mary Dell worked for Charles Martin, petroleum inspectors for 25...
Russell Joseph Primeaux
Jan 4, 2020
Russell Joseph Primeaux, 79, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1940 to his parents, Ellie Joseph Primeaux and Eunice Marie Broussard Primeaux in Abbeville, Louisiana. Russell was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Humble in 2000. Russell began his accounting career with...
Charles Tory Canfil
Jan 3, 2020
Charles Tory Canfil, of Zavalla, formerly of Nederland, died January 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, Texas when he lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas the son of Charles Weldon Canfil and Ruth Stilwell Arnaud.
Tory was married to his childhood sweetheart,...
Jo Nell Feemster
Jan 3, 2020
Jo Nell Feemster, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
She was born on August 5, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her...
Marlene Litchfield Carter
Dec 26, 2019
Marlene Litchfield Carter, 83, of Nederland passed away on December 26, 2019 at her residence.
Marlene was born on July 11, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents William Lee Litchfield and Inez Jones. She was a lifelong residence of the Golden Triangle and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Marlene had worked as...
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent
Dec 24, 2019
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent, 71, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Sharon was born on September 19, 1948 to parents, Annie Mae Vallow and Bruce John Schexnayder, She had lived in the Port Arthur and Groves area most of her life. Sharon found her passion in life and worked...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Rosas
Dec 22, 2019
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Rosas, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Edinburg, TX.
She was a native of Port Arthur, TX, born September 25, 1959 to parents Irma Ruby Rosas and Alfredo Rosas. She lived in Port Arthur, TX from 1959-1981, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to live in Beaumont and...
Nestor Jesus Vazquez
Dec 11, 2019
Baby Nestor Jesus Vazquez, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.
Nestor is survived by parents Nestor Alejandro Vazquez and Gloria Campos Ortiz, sisters, Aylin Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez, Gyna Vazquez, Brianna Vazquez, grandparents, Alejandrina Vazquez and Mauro Vazquez.
A gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM...
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez
Dec 9, 2019
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez, 94, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 at Bayou Pines Nursing Home in LaMarque.
She was born on November 12, 1925 to her parents, Terry Ashworth, Sr, and Eva Doyle Ashworth in Port Arthur. Melba was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson...
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dec 6, 2019
In Loving Memory of
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dorothy Helen Rogers, 100, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ric Toher.
Dorothy was born on December 27, 1918 in Berwick, Louisiana to Joseph and Philomene Ayo. She lived in Port Arthur for 96...
Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...
Joseph Franklin Postula
Jan 24, 2020
Joseph Franklin Postula, 49, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.
He was born on April 27, 1970 in Royal Oak, Michigan to his parents, James Joseph Postula and Beverly Pearl Heath. Joseph has been a resident of Port Arthur for over 41 years. He was last employed...
Nelda Rose Bennett
Jan 22, 2020
Nelda Rose Bennett, 70, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Nelda was born on October 6, 1949 in Leesville, Louisiana to parents, Laura Cecelia Clanan and J. C. Savell. She has lived many years in the Groves area and she had worked at many businesses in the area;...
Claire Constance Daigle
Jan 19, 2020
Claire Constance Daigle, 93, of Groves passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her residence.
Claire was born on January 17, 1927 in Crowley, Louisiana to parents, Lavina Constance (Pellerin) and Francis Key Martin. She had lived in the Groves area for 66 plus years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Peter Catholic Church, where...
James Robert Carlton, Jr.
Jan 18, 2020
James “Bob” Robert Carlton, Jr., 82, of Groves passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
He was born on August 10, 1937 to his parents, James Robert Carlton, Sr. and Opal Britian Carlton in Liberty, Texas. Bob was a resident of the area for most of his life. He graduated...
Mathilde Ann Beckcom
Jan 18, 2020
Mathilde Ann Monaco Beckcom, 93, of Montgomery, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Vitas Hospice Encompass Rehab in The Woodlands.
She was born on August 7, 1926 to her parents, Rocco Monaco and Pauline Matise Monaco in Port Arthur, Texas. Mathilde was a longtime resident of Port Arthur...
Aurelia "Ruth" Ruth Leger
Jan 15, 2020
Aurelia (Ruth) Leger, 85, passed away at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Morse, Louisiana, the second of three daughters to Rhule Benoit and Cedonia Istre. She was a resident ofthe Port Arthur area for more than 50 years.
She married Ulysses Leger, Jr. in...
Jeffrey Wayne Davis
Jan 14, 2020
Jeffrey Wayne Davis, 57, of Port Acres passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 27, 1962 to his parents, Richard Wayne “Pooky” Davis and Virginia “Ginny” A. Bates Davis in Port Arthur, Texas. Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School...
Melba Linda Medina
Jan 12, 2020
Melba Linda Medina, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Melba was born on July 20, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She had worked in the Port Arthur area for many years in various caring positions; she also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Melba enjoyed being on her computer;...
Mary Dell Thibodeaux
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Dell Thibodeaux, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1937 to her parents, Ceasar Tucker Thibodeaux and Ellen Ledet Thibodeaux in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mary Dell worked for Charles Martin, petroleum inspectors for 25...
Russell Joseph Primeaux
Jan 4, 2020
Russell Joseph Primeaux, 79, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1940 to his parents, Ellie Joseph Primeaux and Eunice Marie Broussard Primeaux in Abbeville, Louisiana. Russell was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Humble in 2000. Russell began his accounting career with...
Charles Tory Canfil
Jan 3, 2020
Charles Tory Canfil, of Zavalla, formerly of Nederland, died January 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, Texas when he lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas the son of Charles Weldon Canfil and Ruth Stilwell Arnaud.
Tory was married to his childhood sweetheart,...
Jo Nell Feemster
Jan 3, 2020
Jo Nell Feemster, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
She was born on August 5, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her...
Marlene Litchfield Carter
Dec 26, 2019
Marlene Litchfield Carter, 83, of Nederland passed away on December 26, 2019 at her residence.
Marlene was born on July 11, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents William Lee Litchfield and Inez Jones. She was a lifelong residence of the Golden Triangle and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Marlene had worked as...
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent
Dec 24, 2019
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent, 71, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Sharon was born on September 19, 1948 to parents, Annie Mae Vallow and Bruce John Schexnayder, She had lived in the Port Arthur and Groves area most of her life. Sharon found her passion in life and worked...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Rosas
Dec 22, 2019
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Rosas, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Edinburg, TX.
She was a native of Port Arthur, TX, born September 25, 1959 to parents Irma Ruby Rosas and Alfredo Rosas. She lived in Port Arthur, TX from 1959-1981, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to live in Beaumont and...
Nestor Jesus Vazquez
Dec 11, 2019
Baby Nestor Jesus Vazquez, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.
Nestor is survived by parents Nestor Alejandro Vazquez and Gloria Campos Ortiz, sisters, Aylin Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez, Gyna Vazquez, Brianna Vazquez, grandparents, Alejandrina Vazquez and Mauro Vazquez.
A gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM...
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez
Dec 9, 2019
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez, 94, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 at Bayou Pines Nursing Home in LaMarque.
She was born on November 12, 1925 to her parents, Terry Ashworth, Sr, and Eva Doyle Ashworth in Port Arthur. Melba was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson...
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dec 6, 2019
In Loving Memory of
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dorothy Helen Rogers, 100, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ric Toher.
Dorothy was born on December 27, 1918 in Berwick, Louisiana to Joseph and Philomene Ayo. She lived in Port Arthur for 96...
Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...