Sep 7, 2021

America lost a once in a generation trial lawyer on September 7, 2021. More than that, the world lost a larger than life Texan who was an entrepreneur, businessman, banker, conservationist, political activist, philanthropist, mentor, sportsman, friend, husband, father and grandfather. Walter Umphrey is survived by his loving wife and partner of over 61 years, Sheila. He also is...

Sep 5, 2021

Penny was born on April 14, 1959 in Sandwich, Illinois to parents Norma June (Ingold) and Walter Lee Hughes. She had lived in the Beaumont/Mid County/Sabine Pass area for many years. Penny was Vice President of Network Operations for more 30 years, most recently she worked at Intercede Health. She enjoyed doing crafts, decorating, cooking, watching sports, being outdoors...

Sep 4, 2021

Maria P. Estupinan de Fernandez, 46, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on May 16, 1975 in Rio Grande, Zacateas, Mexico to her parents, Jose Eleno Estupinan, Sr. and Maria Esparza Estupinan. Maria has been a resident of the area since 1993. She...

Sep 4, 2021

Mollie Chavez Arriola, 94, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home.

Mollie was born on August 17, 1927 in Port Arthur Texas, to parents Luisa (Galvan) and Victorio Chavez. She worked at Park Place and Mid-Jefferson as a C.O.R.T. retiring after 34 plus years. Mollie loved her work, spending time with...

Sep 3, 2021

Roy Ramirez 85, of Groves passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Christus St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Roy was born on July 27, 1936 at home in Port Arthur to parents Beatrice (Rios) and Vidal Ramirez.  He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955 and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.  He...

Sep 1, 2021

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Burnham Pinder, 75, of Fannett passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.

She was born on June 22, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Harvey Lee Burnham, Sr. and Helen Mae Thiery Burnham. Liz was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a...

Sep 1, 2021

Esther Guajardo Polanco, 92, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 22, 1929 in Victoria, Texas to her parents, Donaciano Guajardo and Sarah Gonzalez Guajardo. Esther has been a resident of the area for over 56 years. She was a devoted homemaker...

Sep 1, 2021

Dat Duy Le, 87, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Aug 31, 2021

Margaret Virginia Colley Moritz of Beaumont went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2021 at 101 years of age. She was born to Edward and Jessie Colley on April 9, 1920, in Baltimore, Maryland. Before marriage, she was secretary for the Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

In 1942, she married her beloved husband,...

Aug 30, 2021

Brian David Schoenberg, 57, of Groves passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on September 8, 1963 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Bernard Schoenberg and Barbara Ann Hebert Schoenberg.  Brian was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in...

Aug 30, 2021

Norma Ann Hutchinson, 77, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care in Nederland.

Norma was born on October 23, 1943 in Port Arthur to parents Adise (Talbot) and Willie Buchannan Stanley. She was a lifelong resident of the Port Arthur area and she graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School....

Aug 28, 2021

In Loving Memory of Osman R. Jiron

Osman Raul Jiron, 38, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Medical Center of SETX with his loving daughter and wife by his side.

Osman was born on January 12, 1983, in Managua, Nicaragua to his mother Xiomara Jiron. He lived...

Aug 26, 2021

Barbara Jean Hanson Smithy, 83, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 22, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Charles V. Hanson, Jr. and Adeline H. Albright Hanson. Barbara graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955. She was...

Aug 26, 2021

Charles F. “Wallboard” Louwerse, Sr. 76, of Orange, TX passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He was born on October 12, 1944 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to his parents, Charles William Louwerse and Gladys Smith Louwerse. Charlie has been a resident of the area since 1982. He attended the Naval Academy...

Aug 24, 2021

Linda Jo Soliz, 74, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Linda was born on September 29, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Maria Luisa (Hernandez) and Marselino Soliz. She was a lifelong resident of the Golden Triangle and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. She...

Aug 24, 2021

Jesse David Bernal, Jr., 67 of Groves passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on March 2, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Jesse David Bernal and Lydia Varela Bernal. Jesse was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Aug 23, 2021

Ronnie Tooke, 81, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday August 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Ronnie was born September 21,1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jewel (Cooper) and Reuben Tooke.  Before settling in Port Arthur, he managed Camp Joy, his family's fishing camp on Lake Bistineau in Louisiana.  Ronnie was a business owner and mechanic who...

Aug 23, 2021

Doris M. Robicheaux, 83, of Bridge City, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Gulf Health Care in Port Arthur, Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Aug 18, 2021

Velmarie Sandoval, 87, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 21, 1934 in Kirbyville, Texas to her parents, Earl Anderson Herrin and Velma Bennight Herrin. Velamarie has been a resident of Port Arthur for over 65 years. She was a devoted...

Aug 16, 2021

Tommie Lou Burnham Vidalier, 70, of Port Neches passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

She was born on October 26, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Harvey Lee Burnham, Sr. and Helen Mae Thiery Burnham. Tommie was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked as a cashier at...