Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
Ronald Jerry Long
Jan 17, 2026
Jerry Long, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Brookeland, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 4, 1940, in Many, Louisiana, Jerry lived a life rich with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Jerry graduated from Port Neches Groves High School and after...
Jerry Elbert Beck
Jan 7, 2026
Jerry Elbert Beck, 81, of Port Neches TX passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Beaumont TX.
Jerry was born November 18, 1944, in Port Arthur TX to Jabus Ebbie Beck and Laurise Vincent Beck.
Jerry attended high school in Nederland TX and a Christian academy in Louisiana. After school, Jerry joined the Army and was stationed in Germany as part...
Vicki Lynne Drake Beard
Jan 13, 2026
Vicki Lynne Drake Beard of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer. She went to be with our Savior Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
She was born in Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975. It was there that she met her "Sweetie" Mark and they were later married on December...
Christine Guilbeau
Jan 10, 2026
Christine Guilbeau, born on February 25, 1927, in Gueydan, Louisiana, peacefully departed this world on January 10, 2026, in Orange, Texas. A cherished member of her family and community, she devoted her life to her vocation as a devoted homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Throughout her life, Christine took great pride in her accomplishments, crafting appliques...
Anna June Hutchinson Ramirez
Jan 7, 2026
Anna June Hutchinson Ramirez, 90, born in Ohio, Illinois on June 27th 1935, daughter of Leroy Bernard Hutchinson and Annabelle McLaughlin Hutchinson. She gained her wings on January 7th 2026 after a lengthy fight with dementia.
June retired from Jefferson County Appraisal District. She loved spending her time playing the slots at different casinos. She opened her home to many people...
Judy Kay Hargraves Davis
Jan 5, 2026
Judy Kay Hargraves Davis, age 81, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Monday, 5 January 2026 in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas. She was born 27 Jan 1944 in Port Arthur to the late Roxie Eudora Byrd Hargraves and Freddie Edward ‘Jack” Hargraves.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wayne Davis of Port Neches, Texas, sister, Dolores Evelyn...
Peggy Ann Edwards
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Ann Edwards, who departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on May 22, 1932, in McComb, Mississippi, to loving parents whose resilience and strength would be mirrored in their daughter.
Peggy dedicated her professional life as a secretary to the Superintendent...
Holly Laree Jones
Jan 3, 2026
Holly Laree Jones was born on December 18, 1978, in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on January 3, 2026. She lived with energy, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and community.
Holly spent 26+ years with UPS in Port Arthur, where she worked as a supervisor and built a career she was proud of. Her creativity extended beyond...
Shirley Durow Peckham
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley Durow Peckham was born on January 27, 1940, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Martin John Durow and Alma Moerbe Durow. She left this life on December 27, 2025, at the age of 85. She was married to Jerry Peckham in 1962, and together they enjoyed 63 years of loving marriage.
Shirley and Jerry lived in Port Neches, Texas, for many...
Orland O. DeFrates, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Orland O. DeFrates, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on December 26, 2025, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on May 5, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Orland lived a life marked by service, love, and dedication to both his family and his community.
Orland...
Irma Ruby Rosas
Dec 22, 2025
Irma Ruby Rosas, a beloved homemaker, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on September 15, 1936, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Zeferino Diaz and Ruby Dana Carrillo-Diaz, whose love and teachings shaped the strong woman she became.
Irma's journey through life was guided by her unwavering faith and commitment...
Charles Robert Robbins
Dec 21, 2025
Charles Robert Robbins, affectionately known as Charlie, was born on April 16, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas. After a life marked by dedication and hard work, he passed away on December 21, 2025, in Groves, Texas. Charlie lived a life filled with purpose, exemplified by his commitment to both his career and his country.
Charlie honorably served in the United States Army,...
Vicky Nunez Benoit
Dec 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Vicky Nunez Benoit. Vicky was born and raised in Port Acres, Texas and was a member of St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church until the time of her passing on December 19, 2025, at the age of 79. She lived a...
Chereline Marie Dugas
Dec 12, 2025
Chereline Marie Dugas, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, one day before her 73rd birthday. Born on December 13, 1952, in Rayne, Louisiana, Chereline led a life filled with love, joy, and unwavering faith.
Chereline was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where she found solace...
Esther Russell Hinton
Dec 7, 2025
Esther Russell Hinton, aged 88, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on December 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on June 25, 1937, in Center, Texas, Esther devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her career, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience that will be celebrated for generations to come.
For 25 years, Esther...
Eliodoro Chavez
Dec 5, 2025
Eliodoro Chavez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on September 15, 1950, in Mexico, Eliodoro dedicated his life to hard work and family, proudly serving as a construction laborer throughout his career.
Eliodoro was a man who wore his cowboy hat as a symbol of...
Janie Ellen Butler
Dec 5, 2025
Janie Ellen Butler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on March 26, 1950, in Mattoon, Illinois, she dedicated her life to her family and her community.
Janie's career spanned various roles that reflected her commitment to service. She proudly served as a Corrections Officer at...
Fred E. Parent
Dec 4, 2025
Fred E. Parent, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, peacefully departed this world on December 4, 2025, at the age of 76 in Beaumont, Texas. Born on April 4, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas, Fred lived a life marked by devotion, love, and patriotism.
Fred dedicated 35 years of his life as an Instrument Technician at DuPont Sabine River...
Ingeborg Mellem Patton
Dec 3, 2025
Ingeborg Mellem Patton, 98, of Port Neches, Texas, passed peacefully at home into the arms of her Savior on December 3, 2025. She was born to Sigurd and Gunda Mellem on September 16, 1927 on the family farm near Kongsvinger, Norway. She came to the United States on a ship to work for the Norwegian Consulate in New York as...
Clay Mills
Nov 29, 2025
Clay Mills, a cherished member of his community, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Humble, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, to a life filled with love and warmth.
Throughout his decades, Clay was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. His presence in the lives of those who knew him left an...
Ronald Jerry Long
Jan 17, 2026
Jerry Long, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Brookeland, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 4, 1940, in Many, Louisiana, Jerry lived a life rich with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Jerry graduated from Port Neches Groves High School and after...
Jerry Elbert Beck
Jan 7, 2026
Jerry Elbert Beck, 81, of Port Neches TX passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Beaumont TX.
Jerry was born November 18, 1944, in Port Arthur TX to Jabus Ebbie Beck and Laurise Vincent Beck.
Jerry attended high school in Nederland TX and a Christian academy in Louisiana. After school, Jerry joined the Army and was stationed in Germany as part...
Vicki Lynne Drake Beard
Jan 13, 2026
Vicki Lynne Drake Beard of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer. She went to be with our Savior Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
She was born in Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1975. It was there that she met her "Sweetie" Mark and they were later married on December...
Christine Guilbeau
Jan 10, 2026
Christine Guilbeau, born on February 25, 1927, in Gueydan, Louisiana, peacefully departed this world on January 10, 2026, in Orange, Texas. A cherished member of her family and community, she devoted her life to her vocation as a devoted homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Throughout her life, Christine took great pride in her accomplishments, crafting appliques...
Anna June Hutchinson Ramirez
Jan 7, 2026
Anna June Hutchinson Ramirez, 90, born in Ohio, Illinois on June 27th 1935, daughter of Leroy Bernard Hutchinson and Annabelle McLaughlin Hutchinson. She gained her wings on January 7th 2026 after a lengthy fight with dementia.
June retired from Jefferson County Appraisal District. She loved spending her time playing the slots at different casinos. She opened her home to many people...
Judy Kay Hargraves Davis
Jan 5, 2026
Judy Kay Hargraves Davis, age 81, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away on Monday, 5 January 2026 in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas. She was born 27 Jan 1944 in Port Arthur to the late Roxie Eudora Byrd Hargraves and Freddie Edward ‘Jack” Hargraves.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wayne Davis of Port Neches, Texas, sister, Dolores Evelyn...
Peggy Ann Edwards
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Ann Edwards, who departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on May 22, 1932, in McComb, Mississippi, to loving parents whose resilience and strength would be mirrored in their daughter.
Peggy dedicated her professional life as a secretary to the Superintendent...
Holly Laree Jones
Jan 3, 2026
Holly Laree Jones was born on December 18, 1978, in Port Arthur, Texas, and passed away on January 3, 2026. She lived with energy, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and community.
Holly spent 26+ years with UPS in Port Arthur, where she worked as a supervisor and built a career she was proud of. Her creativity extended beyond...
Shirley Durow Peckham
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley Durow Peckham was born on January 27, 1940, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Martin John Durow and Alma Moerbe Durow. She left this life on December 27, 2025, at the age of 85. She was married to Jerry Peckham in 1962, and together they enjoyed 63 years of loving marriage.
Shirley and Jerry lived in Port Neches, Texas, for many...
Orland O. DeFrates, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Orland O. DeFrates, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on December 26, 2025, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on May 5, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Orland lived a life marked by service, love, and dedication to both his family and his community.
Orland...
Irma Ruby Rosas
Dec 22, 2025
Irma Ruby Rosas, a beloved homemaker, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on September 15, 1936, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Zeferino Diaz and Ruby Dana Carrillo-Diaz, whose love and teachings shaped the strong woman she became.
Irma's journey through life was guided by her unwavering faith and commitment...
Charles Robert Robbins
Dec 21, 2025
Charles Robert Robbins, affectionately known as Charlie, was born on April 16, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas. After a life marked by dedication and hard work, he passed away on December 21, 2025, in Groves, Texas. Charlie lived a life filled with purpose, exemplified by his commitment to both his career and his country.
Charlie honorably served in the United States Army,...
Vicky Nunez Benoit
Dec 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Vicky Nunez Benoit. Vicky was born and raised in Port Acres, Texas and was a member of St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church until the time of her passing on December 19, 2025, at the age of 79. She lived a...
Chereline Marie Dugas
Dec 12, 2025
Chereline Marie Dugas, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, one day before her 73rd birthday. Born on December 13, 1952, in Rayne, Louisiana, Chereline led a life filled with love, joy, and unwavering faith.
Chereline was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where she found solace...
Esther Russell Hinton
Dec 7, 2025
Esther Russell Hinton, aged 88, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on December 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on June 25, 1937, in Center, Texas, Esther devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her career, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience that will be celebrated for generations to come.
For 25 years, Esther...
Eliodoro Chavez
Dec 5, 2025
Eliodoro Chavez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on September 15, 1950, in Mexico, Eliodoro dedicated his life to hard work and family, proudly serving as a construction laborer throughout his career.
Eliodoro was a man who wore his cowboy hat as a symbol of...
Janie Ellen Butler
Dec 5, 2025
Janie Ellen Butler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on March 26, 1950, in Mattoon, Illinois, she dedicated her life to her family and her community.
Janie's career spanned various roles that reflected her commitment to service. She proudly served as a Corrections Officer at...
Fred E. Parent
Dec 4, 2025
Fred E. Parent, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, peacefully departed this world on December 4, 2025, at the age of 76 in Beaumont, Texas. Born on April 4, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas, Fred lived a life marked by devotion, love, and patriotism.
Fred dedicated 35 years of his life as an Instrument Technician at DuPont Sabine River...
Ingeborg Mellem Patton
Dec 3, 2025
Ingeborg Mellem Patton, 98, of Port Neches, Texas, passed peacefully at home into the arms of her Savior on December 3, 2025. She was born to Sigurd and Gunda Mellem on September 16, 1927 on the family farm near Kongsvinger, Norway. She came to the United States on a ship to work for the Norwegian Consulate in New York as...
Clay Mills
Nov 29, 2025
Clay Mills, a cherished member of his community, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Humble, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, to a life filled with love and warmth.
Throughout his decades, Clay was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. His presence in the lives of those who knew him left an...
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