Dec 3, 2022

Judge Harold Plessala died December 3, 2022 at the age of 97.

Known to friends as “Bootsy,” he was born November 27, 1925 and is survived by his wife Margie, his son Ronnie, his daughter Laurie, his daughter Connie Swain and son in law Greg Swain, his brother Gene Plessala and his wife, Lynn, and his brother...

Dec 2, 2022

Fannie A Thomas July 27, 1930 - December 2, 2022 Fannie A. Thomas passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age of 92. Fannie was born on July 27, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Apostolos and Vasiliki Thomas. Fannie was a devoted daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Judge...

Dec 1, 2022

Marlene Ann Solano, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on August 15, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to James Smith and Norine Miller. Marlene was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired from Sam’s Club in Beaumont after 15 years of...

Nov 30, 2022

Rev. James Warren Dammon, 89,  of Woodville passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville.

He was born on January 16, 1933 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Emmett G. Dammon and Hazel Myrtle Lofton Dammon. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He graduated from Baylor University. Reverend Dammon...

Nov 28, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Bourgeois Cormier, 61, of Groves passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 8, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas to Gene Bourgeois and Constance “Connie” Fontenot Bourgeois. Liz was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1979. She worked at...

Nov 28, 2022

Jennie Lee Vaughn Romero, 101, of Galveston and former resident of the Port Arthur/Groves area passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at UTMB in Galveston.

She was born on August 25, 1921 in Port Arthur, Texas to Willie Vaughn and Felice Broussard Vaughn. Jennie was a resident of the area for most of her life.  She...

Nov 27, 2022

Josephine (Josie) Jimenez Procella passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on Sunday, November 27, 2022.  Josie was born September 6, 1935 in Galveston Texas. Josie attended Texas City High School, St. Mary's University and Texas Women’s University.  She was blessed with drive and determination and worked to put herself through college to earn her bachelors and masters...

Nov 25, 2022

Margaret Ann Gillette of Sabine Pass passed away peacefully surrounded by her family November 25, 2022 at the age of 83. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her late husband Melvin Homer Gillette. She is the first born daughter of the late Annie and Lexi Lewis on May...

Nov 21, 2022

Dorothy Lee Baumgardner, 91, of Nederland peacefully passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 1, 1931 to her parents John and Evelyn Breaux Angelle in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Dorothy was raised in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana until the age of 14 when she moved to Port Arthur,...

Nov 20, 2022

Skylar James Finn, 27, of Groves passed away at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on June 12, 1995 in Port Arthur, Texas to Cody Finn and Janet Guy Finn. Skylar graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 2014 and attended college in Tyler. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Skylar worked...

Nov 18, 2022

Deborah Lynn Reeves, 62, of Groves passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on June 7, 1960. Deborah was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1978. Deborah worked as a home health provider for many years...

Nov 18, 2022

Charles Grimble Robbins, 93, of Nederland passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Cascade at Senior Rehab in Port Arthur.

He was born on January 31, 1929 in Evergreen, Louisiana to Charles Robbins and Mary Alice Grimble Robbins.  His family moved to the Port Arthur area in 1935. He served in the US Navy during the...

Nov 7, 2022

Jose Guadalupe Becerra Galvan, 77, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on May 24, 1945 in Mexico to David Becerra and Juana Galvan Becerra. Jose has been a resident of the area for most of his life. He worked as a landscaper for...

Nov 3, 2022

Hardy Ray Boutte, 81, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home.

He was born on October 23, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Hardy John Boutte and Vernice Lillian LaBorde Boutte. Hardy was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1960. He served in...

Oct 31, 2022

Thomas Joseph LeMire, 91, of Groves passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home.

He was born on May 15, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frank and Buelah LeMire. He began his education at St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949. He began his working career at Texaco...

Oct 30, 2022

Nina Marisol Gutierrez, 41, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

She was born on May 1, 1981 in Beaumont, Texas to Ramon Martinez Deanda and Anna Gutierrez.  Nina was raised in Laredo and has been a resident of the area for most of her life. She worked in construction for several years and...

Oct 30, 2022

Betty Sue Davis was born June 21, 1938, she passed peacefully at her home on October 30, 2022 at the age of 84.  Betty was born in Port Arthur, Texas and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.  She was a well known Realtor for many years in the Houston area and had been retired from the real...

Oct 24, 2022

Ruth Helen Allen Thompson, 95, of Nederland passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at The Medical center of Southeast Texas.

Ruth was born on November 12, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Selma Sophie (Ruff) and William “Bill” John Allen. She had lived most of her life in the Golden Triangle and was a member...

Oct 24, 2022

Arthur “Tommy” Guilbeaux, 92, of Groves passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022   Preceded in death by sons, Troy and Terry.  He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Rosella; son, Jody and wife Angie; son Larry and partner Robert Hixson; daughter Jeanette Godkin and husband, Larry.  Also, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Oct 16, 2022

Danny Joseph Viator, Sr. , 65, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home.

He was born on October 10, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas to James Burt Viator and Anita Thibodeaux Viator. Danny was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Nederland High School. He served in the U....