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David Glenn Antilley, Jr.

David Glenn Antilley, Jr.

Aug 9, 2022

David Glenn Antilley, Jr., 40,  of Hemphill passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwwod.

He was born on November 30, 1981 in Galveston, Texas to David Glenn Antilley, Sr. and Janie Butler. David grew up in Sabine Pass and graduated from Sabine Pass High School. He was a resident of Hemphill,...

Robert John Greig

Robert John Greig

Aug 2, 2022

Robert John Greig, 72, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a gathering of family and friends from 12:00 PM until service time at the...

Kathleen Boutte Brau

Kathleen Boutte Brau

Jul 30, 2022

Kathleen” Kathy” Boutte Brau, 73, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home.

She was born on June 25, 1949 in Port Arthur to Jewell “Blackie” Boutte and Mabel Bonin Boutte. Kathy was a retired business owner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Francanna Boutte: her husband,...

Paul Douglas Venable

Paul Douglas Venable

Jul 29, 2022

Paul Douglas Venable, 67, of LaBelle passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Hemphill, Texas.

He was born on April 5, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to Paul Venable and Ruby Smith Venable. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a member of the I. B. E. W. Local 479 and worked for the...

Howard James Simon

Howard James Simon

Jul 29, 2022

Howard James Simon, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Howard was born on February 10, 1932 in Maurice, Louisiana to parents Anaise (Vallot) and Robert O. Simon. He had lived in the Port Arthur area since 1955 and was a member of Immaculate Conception/St. Peter...

Debora "Debbie" Kay Daily

Debora "Debbie" Kay Daily

Jul 24, 2022

Debora “Debbie” Kay Daily, 62, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family and friends.

Debbie was born on October 14, 1959 at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Alice Faye (Crawford) and Wilson Alvin Daily. She was a Christian attending Church of Christ Church. Debbie...

James Samuel Hufstetler

James Samuel Hufstetler

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...

Noby Jewel Kendrick

Noby Jewel Kendrick

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...

Jimmie Lou Mckee Sweat

Jimmie Lou Mckee Sweat

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...

Hulon Powell

Hulon Powell

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.

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Gregory Dean Garvin

Gregory Dean Garvin

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...

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Collazo

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Collazo

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...

Betty Kathryn Vigeon

Betty Kathryn Vigeon

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...

Jose Mercedes Gonzalez

Jose Mercedes Gonzalez

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...

Darlene Munkus Miller

Darlene Munkus Miller

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...

Juan R. Cuellar, Sr.

Juan R. Cuellar, Sr.

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...

Ruth Bourque Burns

Ruth Bourque Burns

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...

Marjorie Evelyn Reeves

Marjorie Evelyn Reeves

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. ...

Celestino Lopez, Jr.

Celestino Lopez, Jr.

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...

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado

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...

David Glenn Antilley, Jr.

David Glenn Antilley, Jr.

Aug 9, 2022

David Glenn Antilley, Jr., 40,  of Hemphill passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwwod.

He was born on November 30, 1981 in Galveston, Texas to David Glenn Antilley, Sr. and Janie Butler. David grew up in Sabine Pass and graduated from Sabine Pass High School. He was a resident of Hemphill,...

Robert John Greig

Robert John Greig

Aug 2, 2022

Robert John Greig, 72, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a gathering of family and friends from 12:00 PM until service time at the...

Kathleen Boutte Brau

Kathleen Boutte Brau

Jul 30, 2022

Kathleen” Kathy” Boutte Brau, 73, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home.

She was born on June 25, 1949 in Port Arthur to Jewell “Blackie” Boutte and Mabel Bonin Boutte. Kathy was a retired business owner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Francanna Boutte: her husband,...

Paul Douglas Venable

Paul Douglas Venable

Jul 29, 2022

Paul Douglas Venable, 67, of LaBelle passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Hemphill, Texas.

He was born on April 5, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to Paul Venable and Ruby Smith Venable. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a member of the I. B. E. W. Local 479 and worked for the...

Howard James Simon

Howard James Simon

Jul 29, 2022

Howard James Simon, 90, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Howard was born on February 10, 1932 in Maurice, Louisiana to parents Anaise (Vallot) and Robert O. Simon. He had lived in the Port Arthur area since 1955 and was a member of Immaculate Conception/St. Peter...

Debora "Debbie" Kay Daily

Debora "Debbie" Kay Daily

Jul 24, 2022

Debora “Debbie” Kay Daily, 62, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family and friends.

Debbie was born on October 14, 1959 at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas to parents, Alice Faye (Crawford) and Wilson Alvin Daily. She was a Christian attending Church of Christ Church. Debbie...

James Samuel Hufstetler

James Samuel Hufstetler

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...

Noby Jewel Kendrick

Noby Jewel Kendrick

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...

Jimmie Lou Mckee Sweat

Jimmie Lou Mckee Sweat

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...

Hulon Powell

Hulon Powell

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.

...

Gregory Dean Garvin

Gregory Dean Garvin

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...

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Collazo

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Collazo

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...

Betty Kathryn Vigeon

Betty Kathryn Vigeon

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...

Jose Mercedes Gonzalez

Jose Mercedes Gonzalez

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...

Darlene Munkus Miller

Darlene Munkus Miller

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...

Juan R. Cuellar, Sr.

Juan R. Cuellar, Sr.

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...

Ruth Bourque Burns

Ruth Bourque Burns

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...

Marjorie Evelyn Reeves

Marjorie Evelyn Reeves

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. ...

Celestino Lopez, Jr.

Celestino Lopez, Jr.

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...

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado

Aldo Ivan Ramirez Alvarado

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...

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