Jul 12, 2022

James Samuel Hufstetler, 76, of Orange, passed away on July 12, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont with his son Robert by his side. He was born on January 19, 1946 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to Odis and Rosemary (Forte) Hufstetler.

He was a 1965 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas. He went to...

Jul 12, 2022

Noby Jewel Kendrick, 87, of Brookeland, Texas, formerly of Groves, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Noby was born on June 1, 1935 in Gadsden, Alabama. She was member of Groves Christian Church and she had worked in banking industry for 45 years. Noby enjoyed going dancing and crocheting. Noby was a loving person who will...

Jun 27, 2022

Jimmie Lou McKee Sweat, 88, of Port Neches passed away June 27, 2022 in College Station, Texas.

She was born in Fullerton, Louisiana on August 7, 1933 to the late James Ernest McKee and Versie Duffel McKee. Jimmie's life began in small town Louisiana of humble beginnings. She was a strong woman and hard worker.  Jimmie married...

Jun 27, 2022

Hulon Powell, 94, of Groves, Texas passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home.

He was born on October 4, 1927 in Kentwood, Louisiana to John W. Powell and Effie Frazier Powell. Hulon has been a resident of the area since 1949. He retired from Texaco after 38 years of service in the storehouse.

Jun 26, 2022

Gregory Dean Garvin, 70, of Nederland, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home.

Greg was born on February 8, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Greta Dean (Boudreaux) and Roy Davis Garvin, Sr.  He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, and...

Jun 25, 2022

Mary Margaret (Rodriguez) Collazo, 88 years old, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  She was born on March 14, 1934, to Apolonia (Ramirez) Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez. She lived all her life in Port Arthur, Texas. “Maggie” graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School; Class of 1953 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a member...

Jun 25, 2022

Betty Kathryn Foley Vigeon, 65, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at HCA Hospital in Houston.

She was born on July 18, 1956 in Port Arthur, Texas to Delma Ray Foley and Maria Elvina Green Foley. Betty was a longtime resident of Port Arthur. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port...

Jun 21, 2022

Jose Mercedes Gonzalez was born on June 1, 1931 and died on June 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Socorro Avilez Gonzalez, daughter Dianna Isam, son David Gonzalez, and son-in-law Charlie Cessac, parents, Margarita and Guadalupe Gonzalez, and siblings; Manuel, Ramiro, Irma, Socorro, Velia and Hector.

He is survived by his...

Jun 21, 2022

Darlene Munkus Miller, 64, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Christus Southeast St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

She was born on April 1, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Kenneth Munkus and Vila Mae Munkus. Darlene has been a resident of the area for over 20 years. She worked as a self employed...

Jun 16, 2022

Juan R. Cuellar Sr. entered fully into the presence of the Lord on June 16, 2022 in Katy, Texas at the age of 88.  During his courageous battle with lung cancer, he had no fear because of his steadfast faith in God.

Juan was born on January 27, 1934 to Felipe and Cayetana Cuellar on the Los...

Jun 7, 2022

Ruth Bourque Burns, 93, of Fannett passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

She was born on February 21, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to Andre Bourque and Elmire Borne Bourque. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Ruth attended beauty school and earned her Beautician’s license where...

Jun 5, 2022

Marjorie Evelyn See Reeves, 99, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 30, 1923 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Harry Francis See and Clara Dantin See.  She was 1941 graduate of Lake Charles High School and a 1945 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. ...

May 31, 2022

Celestino Lopez, Jr., passed away on May 31, 2022 at the age of 77 after his valiant battle with cancer.

Celestino, affectionately known as Cele, was born on June 27, 1944 in Goose Creek, Texas to Celestino Lopez, Sr. and Marianita...

May 24, 2022

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado, 50, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

He was born on July 3, 1971 in Guatemala to Raul Fernando Ramirez and Thelma Gladys Alvarado Ramirez. He has been a resident of the area since 1983. Aldo worked as a general manager at Casa Ole...

May 23, 2022

Lezy “Lee” Manuel Jr., 97, of Groves passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont surrounded by his love ones.

Lee was born on March 26, 1925 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to parents Acdueline (Veillon) and Lezy Manuel Sr. He had lived in the Groves area since 1969 and was a member of...

May 22, 2022

Larry “Doc” Southard, 75, of Orange, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on April13, 1947 to Zelma and Ronald Southard. Larry graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Sterling College...

May 20, 2022

Lydia Bertha Ann Dill Halbert, 87, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 10, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Norman A. Dill and Hazel Gonzalez Dill. Lydia graduated from Bishop Byrne High School. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. Lydia held several jobs...

May 11, 2022

Huey Harold Wilkinson, 95, of Port Arthur passed away on  Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Rose Place Assisted Living Center in Port Arthur.

He was born on February 17, 1927 in Appleby, Texas to Stephen Wilkinson and Georgia McPherson Wilkinson. Huey served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.  He has been a resident of...

May 4, 2022

Elma Quintela Mendez, 87, of Nederland passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 30, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frank Quintela and Fidelia Garza Quintela. Elma was a lifelong resident of the area. She earned her Associates Degree from Lamar University. Elma was a paralegal with Tom Featherston,...

May 1, 2022

Rebecca Garza Leon, 95, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2022 in Sugar Land, Texas, with family by her side.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Eulalio and Josefa Garza, her husband of 54 years, Francisco Leon, a brother, Oscar Garza, and four sisters, Estela G. Olivares, Aurora G. Cavazos, Francisca G. Cardenas, and Bertha G....