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Corinne Foster Custer

Corinne Foster Custer

Aug 3, 2021

Corinne Foster Custer, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her home in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on June 17, 1934 in Cayman Brac, West Indies to Edmund Foster and Nan (Kirkconnell) Foster. Corinne moved to Port Arthur, TX at the age of 3 years old.

She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Mark Thompson Eddingston

Mark Thompson Eddingston

Aug 1, 2021

Mark Thompson Eddingston, 62, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on October 15, 1958, in Port Arthur, Texas, to his parents, Harley Eddingston, Jr. and June Hostetler Eddingston. He grew up in Port Arthur, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Larry Iley Hyde

Larry Iley Hyde

Aug 1, 2021

Larry Iley Hyde, 74, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on November 11, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Samuel Hyde and Joyce Sides Hyde. Larry was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Port Neches over 35 years ago. He earned his machinist...

Ray Charles Sourdellia

Ray Charles Sourdellia

Jul 31, 2021

Ray Charles Sourdellia, 63, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Ray was born on January 13, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Wanda Chassion Sourdellia and Lucien L. Sourdellia. He was a lifelong resident of Groves and he was of the Catholic Faith. Ray graduated from Thomas...

Javier Martin Solis Sr.

Javier Martin Solis Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Javier Martin Solis, 54, of Beaumont passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence.

Javier was born on June 1, 1967 in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Elida (Villarreal) and Felix Solis. He had lived in the Beaumont area for many years and was a member of Iglesia Cristiana Poder Y Unción. Javier was...

Ira Irl Knox, Iii

Ira Irl Knox, Iii

Jul 29, 2021

Ira Irl Knox III, 48, of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Austin.

He was born on September 7, 1972 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Ira I. Knox, Jr. and Mary Sanchez Knox. Ira has been a resident of Austin since 1990. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1990 and...

Bobbie Lou Loukas

Bobbie Lou Loukas

Jul 26, 2021

Bobbie Lou Loukas, 86, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Rose Place in Port Arthur, Texas. Bobbie was born on November 18, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas to parents Ellie Mae (Birdwell) and Hamp Woods. She has lived in the Port Arthur area since she was 18 years old and she was a member...

Mark Vernon Hanks

Mark Vernon Hanks

Jul 24, 2021

Mark Vernon Hanks, 62, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Silsbee Convalescent Home.

Mark was born on September 11, 1958 in Crowley Louisiana to parents Dorothy (Schrock) and Joseph Richard Hanks Sr. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for more than 40 years. Mark was owner and operator vending machine...

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth

Jul 22, 2021

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Rose Place in Port Arthur.

She was born on October 22, 1929 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana to her parents, Emilien Gaspard and Louise Callahan Gaspard. Eva has been a resident of Port Arthur for over 70 years. She worked as sales...

Marsha Tilley

Marsha Tilley

Jul 20, 2021

Marsha Lee Tilley, age 73, passed away peacefully, the morning of July 20, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 28, 1948 in Port Arthur Texas.

Marsha was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and was so very proud of them. She especially loved her role as Mimi....

Gregorio Flores

Gregorio Flores

Jul 18, 2021

Gregorio Flores, 64, of Sabine Pass passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1957 in El Potrero, Mexico to his parents, Agustin Flores, Sr. and Elvira

Ocampo Flores. Gregorio was a resident of Sabine Pass for over 25 years. He retired as a

pipefitter...

Harry Joseph Nectoux

Harry Joseph Nectoux

Jul 15, 2021

Harry Joseph Nectoux, 100 of Groves passed away on July 15, 2021 at Holland Place in Nederland, TX. He was born on March 19, 1921 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to his parents, Louis Charles Nectoux and Leonie Gillard Nectoux. Harry served in the United States Army Air Corps with the 449th Bomber Group known as the “Flying Horsemen” during...

Kim Joseph Dejohn

Kim Joseph Dejohn

Jul 15, 2021

Kim Joseph DeJohn, 58, of Groves passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born on August 28, 1962 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Louis DeJohn and Sadie LeDoux DeJohn. Kim was a lifelong resident of the Port Arthur/Groves area. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1980. Kim was...

Alice Elizabeth Heinen

Alice Elizabeth Heinen

Jul 3, 2021

Alice Elizabeth “Liz” Domaschk Heinen, 91, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on September 29, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, John Herman Domaschk and Hulda Stephan Domaschk. Liz was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired from Port Neches-Groves I.S.D. as a custodian after...

Betty Carolyn Palermo

Betty Carolyn Palermo

Jul 2, 2021

Betty Carolyn Palermo, 72, of Port Neches passed away on July 2, 2021 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur.

She was born on February 11, 1949 in Batesville, Mississippi to her parents, O.C. Allen and Willie Tutor Allen. Betty has been a resident of Port Neches since 1957. She graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in...

Carmen Lona Martinez

Carmen Lona Martinez

Jun 30, 2021

Carmen Lona Martinez, 76, of Houston passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Houston Hospice in Houston.

She was born on August 31, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Demetrio Lona and Virginia Miranda Lona. Carmen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1962 and Port Arthur Business College. She has been a resident...

Oscar Arthur Michalk

Oscar Arthur Michalk

Jun 30, 2021

Oscar Arthur Michalk , 100 of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Bonne Vie Skilled Nursing Center in Port Arthur.

He was born on October 22, 1920 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, William and Mary Michalk. Oscar was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He served in the U. S. Navy...

Shane Reagan Richerson

Shane Reagan Richerson

Jun 27, 2021

Shane Reagan Richerson, 36, of Groves passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 17, 1985 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Dudley Richerson and Connie Menard Richerson. Shane was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 2003 and earned a Bachelor’s...

Lillian Marie Leblanc

Lillian Marie Leblanc

Jun 21, 2021

Lillian Marie Falgout LeBlanc, 101 years, 4 months and 19 days, of Houston, TX., formerly of Port Arthur, TX. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her residence in Houston, TX. She was born in Jefferson Island, LA. on February 2, 1920 to Auralie and Agnes Falgout. Lillian went to work at...

Betty Joyce Healan

Betty Joyce Healan

Jun 20, 2021

Betty Healan, a lifelong resident of Port Neches-Groves, Texas, went to be with The Lord on Sunday afternoon, June 20, 2021. Born January 5, 1932, Betty’s personality and generosity helped her acquire many enduring, dear friends that shared countless good times and memories. Known to many as Betty and to a few as Betty Joyce, she possessed a green...

Corinne Foster Custer

Corinne Foster Custer

Aug 3, 2021

Corinne Foster Custer, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her home in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on June 17, 1934 in Cayman Brac, West Indies to Edmund Foster and Nan (Kirkconnell) Foster. Corinne moved to Port Arthur, TX at the age of 3 years old.

She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Mark Thompson Eddingston

Mark Thompson Eddingston

Aug 1, 2021

Mark Thompson Eddingston, 62, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on October 15, 1958, in Port Arthur, Texas, to his parents, Harley Eddingston, Jr. and June Hostetler Eddingston. He grew up in Port Arthur, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Larry Iley Hyde

Larry Iley Hyde

Aug 1, 2021

Larry Iley Hyde, 74, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on November 11, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Samuel Hyde and Joyce Sides Hyde. Larry was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Port Neches over 35 years ago. He earned his machinist...

Ray Charles Sourdellia

Ray Charles Sourdellia

Jul 31, 2021

Ray Charles Sourdellia, 63, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Ray was born on January 13, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Wanda Chassion Sourdellia and Lucien L. Sourdellia. He was a lifelong resident of Groves and he was of the Catholic Faith. Ray graduated from Thomas...

Javier Martin Solis Sr.

Javier Martin Solis Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Javier Martin Solis, 54, of Beaumont passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence.

Javier was born on June 1, 1967 in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Elida (Villarreal) and Felix Solis. He had lived in the Beaumont area for many years and was a member of Iglesia Cristiana Poder Y Unción. Javier was...

Ira Irl Knox, Iii

Ira Irl Knox, Iii

Jul 29, 2021

Ira Irl Knox III, 48, of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Austin.

He was born on September 7, 1972 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Ira I. Knox, Jr. and Mary Sanchez Knox. Ira has been a resident of Austin since 1990. He graduated from Nederland High School in 1990 and...

Bobbie Lou Loukas

Bobbie Lou Loukas

Jul 26, 2021

Bobbie Lou Loukas, 86, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Rose Place in Port Arthur, Texas. Bobbie was born on November 18, 1934 in San Augustine, Texas to parents Ellie Mae (Birdwell) and Hamp Woods. She has lived in the Port Arthur area since she was 18 years old and she was a member...

Mark Vernon Hanks

Mark Vernon Hanks

Jul 24, 2021

Mark Vernon Hanks, 62, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Silsbee Convalescent Home.

Mark was born on September 11, 1958 in Crowley Louisiana to parents Dorothy (Schrock) and Joseph Richard Hanks Sr. He has lived in the Port Arthur area for more than 40 years. Mark was owner and operator vending machine...

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth

Jul 22, 2021

Eva Gaspard Fontenot Auffurth, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Rose Place in Port Arthur.

She was born on October 22, 1929 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana to her parents, Emilien Gaspard and Louise Callahan Gaspard. Eva has been a resident of Port Arthur for over 70 years. She worked as sales...

Marsha Tilley

Marsha Tilley

Jul 20, 2021

Marsha Lee Tilley, age 73, passed away peacefully, the morning of July 20, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 28, 1948 in Port Arthur Texas.

Marsha was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and was so very proud of them. She especially loved her role as Mimi....

Gregorio Flores

Gregorio Flores

Jul 18, 2021

Gregorio Flores, 64, of Sabine Pass passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1957 in El Potrero, Mexico to his parents, Agustin Flores, Sr. and Elvira

Ocampo Flores. Gregorio was a resident of Sabine Pass for over 25 years. He retired as a

pipefitter...

Harry Joseph Nectoux

Harry Joseph Nectoux

Jul 15, 2021

Harry Joseph Nectoux, 100 of Groves passed away on July 15, 2021 at Holland Place in Nederland, TX. He was born on March 19, 1921 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to his parents, Louis Charles Nectoux and Leonie Gillard Nectoux. Harry served in the United States Army Air Corps with the 449th Bomber Group known as the “Flying Horsemen” during...

Kim Joseph Dejohn

Kim Joseph Dejohn

Jul 15, 2021

Kim Joseph DeJohn, 58, of Groves passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born on August 28, 1962 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Louis DeJohn and Sadie LeDoux DeJohn. Kim was a lifelong resident of the Port Arthur/Groves area. He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1980. Kim was...

Alice Elizabeth Heinen

Alice Elizabeth Heinen

Jul 3, 2021

Alice Elizabeth “Liz” Domaschk Heinen, 91, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on September 29, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, John Herman Domaschk and Hulda Stephan Domaschk. Liz was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired from Port Neches-Groves I.S.D. as a custodian after...

Betty Carolyn Palermo

Betty Carolyn Palermo

Jul 2, 2021

Betty Carolyn Palermo, 72, of Port Neches passed away on July 2, 2021 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur.

She was born on February 11, 1949 in Batesville, Mississippi to her parents, O.C. Allen and Willie Tutor Allen. Betty has been a resident of Port Neches since 1957. She graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in...

Carmen Lona Martinez

Carmen Lona Martinez

Jun 30, 2021

Carmen Lona Martinez, 76, of Houston passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Houston Hospice in Houston.

She was born on August 31, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Demetrio Lona and Virginia Miranda Lona. Carmen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1962 and Port Arthur Business College. She has been a resident...

Oscar Arthur Michalk

Oscar Arthur Michalk

Jun 30, 2021

Oscar Arthur Michalk , 100 of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Bonne Vie Skilled Nursing Center in Port Arthur.

He was born on October 22, 1920 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, William and Mary Michalk. Oscar was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He served in the U. S. Navy...

Shane Reagan Richerson

Shane Reagan Richerson

Jun 27, 2021

Shane Reagan Richerson, 36, of Groves passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 17, 1985 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Dudley Richerson and Connie Menard Richerson. Shane was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 2003 and earned a Bachelor’s...

Lillian Marie Leblanc

Lillian Marie Leblanc

Jun 21, 2021

Lillian Marie Falgout LeBlanc, 101 years, 4 months and 19 days, of Houston, TX., formerly of Port Arthur, TX. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her residence in Houston, TX. She was born in Jefferson Island, LA. on February 2, 1920 to Auralie and Agnes Falgout. Lillian went to work at...

Betty Joyce Healan

Betty Joyce Healan

Jun 20, 2021

Betty Healan, a lifelong resident of Port Neches-Groves, Texas, went to be with The Lord on Sunday afternoon, June 20, 2021. Born January 5, 1932, Betty’s personality and generosity helped her acquire many enduring, dear friends that shared countless good times and memories. Known to many as Betty and to a few as Betty Joyce, she possessed a green...

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