Mar 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023, Janis Marie Evans, beloved Aunt, and friend to all, was called home to glory at the young age of 77 with her “daughter/niece Krickette”, at her side in Temple, TX.

Janis was born in Port Arthur, TX and gained a degree at Baylor University in Education. She was an educator for 35 years...

Mar 15, 2023

Jo Marie “Dimpy” Culver, 87, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2023. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 1, 1936 to Louis and Rosie Bertoloni in Port Arthur, Texas.

Jo Marie graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and Port...

Mar 7, 2023

Jean Irene Little, 89, of Nederland, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home.

Jean was born on June 29, 1933 in Santa Barbara, California to parents Helen Louise (Blackmore) and Norris Franklin Elliott, Sr. She had lived much of her life in the Port Arthur area and she was of...

Mar 4, 2023

Jeanette Phillips Bodin, 65, of Groves passed away on March 4, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on January 25, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Max Phillips and Juanita Cushion Phillips. Jeanette was a lifelong resident of the area. She earned a degree and worked as a Medical Secretary at UTMB...

Mar 3, 2023

King Beasley Withers Sr., 92, of Groves passed on Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home.

King was born on June 7, 1930 in Silsbee, Texas to parents Fannie Kate (Etheridge) and William Clark Withers. He had lived in the Groves area since 1974; prior in Port Arthur. King had worked as a Field Engineer for Texaco...

Mar 1, 2023

Robbie Cheryl Reed, 75, was born February 8th, 1948 to John and June Pierce in Port Arthur, TX. She grew up in Port Arthur and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1966. She met, and eventually married the love of her life Steve Reed on June 16, 1969. Robbie and Steve moved to Nederland, TX in the...

Feb 23, 2023

On February 23, 2023 Irene Montalvo Olivier Hebert passed away peacefully outside of Austin, TX at the age of 78.  Irene, a native of Port Arthur, TX graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963.

She was married to Gerald “Butch” Olivier who preceded her in passing. Together they raised 3 girls Geraldine, Daphne, and Kandi Olivier...

Feb 23, 2023

Jovanny Vanegas, 28, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.

He was born on July 25, 1994 in Port Arthur, Texas to Israel Vanegas and Sonia Guill Vanegas.  Jovanny was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He worked for Zachary as an iron worker for a number of years. He was...

Feb 18, 2023

Oma Jean Teixeira, 83, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Beaumont.

Jean was born on May 2, 1939 at home in Livingston Parrish, Louisiana to parents Ruby (Sullivan) and Homer Cogley. She had lived in the Nederland area since 1982, prior in Denham Spring, LA. She manager Hillcrest Apartments...

Feb 18, 2023

Brenda Renee Pratt, 56, of Groves passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home.

Brenda was born on January 14, 1967 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Monroe Pratt Sr. and Georgie Renee (Fisher) Pratt. She started her life in Port Arthur and moved to Groves with her family in 2002.  Her and Art even...

Feb 17, 2023

Silvia Ann Benoit, 74, of Bridge City passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home.

Silvia was born on January 15, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Hazel (Davis) and Morris John Bourque. She was a resident of Orange and was a member of St, Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Silvia had worked...

Feb 13, 2023

Lionel Andrew Barbosa Sr. died Monday, February 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX at the age of 68 years old.

Lionel is preceded in death by his parents – Mike S. Barbosa and Simona DeLaCruz Barbosa, Brother – Roland Barbosa Sr., Sister – Sylvia Barbosa Castillo, Sister-In-Law – Sharon Gibson Adams and Father-In-Law –...

Feb 10, 2023

Scott Eric Guy, 51, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

He was born on May 9, 1971 in Nederland, Texas to Woodrow Wade Guy and Yolanda Vigil Guy. Scott was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He worked in various jobs through the...

Feb 6, 2023

Barbara A. Theriot, 98, of McKinney, Texas passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at her home.

She was born on December 7, 1924 in Mammoth, Utah to Clyde Humphrey and LaRee Andreasen Humphrey.  Barbara was a longtime resident of Port Arthur. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her daughter along with her husband, Norbert. Barbara...

Feb 5, 2023

Jimmie Louise Mouchette, 74, of Groves passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Jimmie was born on July 9, 1948 in Shelbyville, Texas to parents Margie Neal (Shofner) and Elmer Parrish Payne. She was a veteran of the Air Force and she attended First Pentecostal Church of Groves. She had...

Feb 1, 2023

Betty Jane Chardin of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, at the age of 67 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph “Buck” Chardin and Mary Chardin-Cryer, her brothers, Larry Chardin, Ricky Chardin, Rene Chardin, Timothy Chardin, Sheldon Chardin and niece Alicia Mills. ...

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

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 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...