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Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Jun 19, 2021

Juanita Castillo, 43. of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston.

She was born on December 15, 1977 in Piedras Negras, Mexico and has been a resident of the area for most of her life. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family along with her husband, Alberto....

Jennings Eldridge

Jennings Eldridge

Jun 18, 2021

Jennings Eldridge, joined his beloved wife, Doris Eldridge, in the arms of their loving Savior on Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

The second of five children born to Henry and Emma Eldridge, Jennings made his entrance into his earthly home on May 22, 1929, in Port Barre, Louisiana. He lived in Sabine Pass,...

Jacqueline Leslie Gass

Jacqueline Leslie Gass

Jun 14, 2021

Jacqueline “Jaci” Leslie Gass, 63, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center in Houston.

She was born on June 28, 1957 in Compton, California to her parents, Jack Leslie Price and. Barbara Ethel Bray Price. Jaci was a former resident of Groves for 8 years before moving to...

Edwardo Hernandez

Edwardo Hernandez

May 29, 2021

Edwardo Hernandez, 73, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Houston.

He was born on July 18, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Charles Hernandez and Aurora Lopez Hernandez. Edwardo was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He retired from Marine Fueling Company as a Tugboat Captain...

June Elizabeth Guidry

June Elizabeth Guidry

May 27, 2021

June Elizabeth Guidry, 87, of Groves passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Forever Young Home in Groves.

June was born on May 28, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Mae Judice and Sidney Fusilier. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and received Secretarial Associate Degree from Port Arthur College. June was strong in...

Geraldine Stewart

Geraldine Stewart

May 24, 2021

Geraldine Stewart, 88, of Groves passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on June 8, 1932 in Vienna, Louisiana to her parents, Obie Otwell and Ruth McBroom Otwell. Geraldine was a resident of Groves since 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Faith....

Denton Charles Roy

Denton Charles Roy

May 23, 2021

Denton Charles Roy, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Mr. Roy was born on November 8, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Charles E. Roy Jr. and Josie Mae Binagia Roy.

Denton was raised in the mid county area before relocating to Louisiana where he met his wife. They later...

Allen George Suire

Allen George Suire

May 17, 2021

Allen George Suire, 93, of Beaumont, formerly of Groves, passed away of on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Collier Park Assisted Living.

Allen was born on November 27, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Nickolas Suire and Louise Borque Suire. He graduated from St. Mary High School and he served his country in the Navy as Electrician's...

Gloria Rodriguez

Gloria Rodriguez

May 7, 2021

Gloria Jimenez Rodriguez, 84, of Groves passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on November 14, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Manuel Jimenez Sr. and Isabel Garza Jimenez. Gloria was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker in raising  her...

Ricky Lee Vincent

Ricky Lee Vincent

May 3, 2021

Ricky Lee Vincent, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on October 8, 1957 in Sulphur, Louisiana to his parents, Lennis Vincent and Ella Jardneaux Vincent. Ricky has been a resident of Port Arthur since 2003. He worked for Zachary Construction as a pipefitter...

Mae Angelle

Mae Angelle

May 3, 2021

Mae Theriot Angelle, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

She was born on February 7, 1933 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to her parents, Lucien Theriot and Emeritte Bijeaux Theriot. Mae has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1951. She was a devoted homemaker in...

Jake Winston Young

Jake Winston Young

May 2, 2021

Jake Winston Young was born on December 28, 1946 to Covington Young and Florence Townsley Young. He was named after his uncle, Staff Sergeant Jake Young, who was killed in France during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Doris Young Williamson, and his son Randy Dale Young.

Jake...

Jackie Gene Hickey

Jackie Gene Hickey

Apr 28, 2021

Jackie Gene Hickey, 89, of Port Neches passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence.

Gene was born on June 4, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula (Patin) and Clayton Harris Hickey. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and Port Neches and he was of the Church of Christ Faith. Gene...

Sammie Yvonne Jones

Sammie Yvonne Jones

Apr 20, 2021

Sammie Yvonne Jones, 82, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland, Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Kathryn "Kathy' Ann Denney Smith

Kathryn "Kathy' Ann Denney Smith

Apr 12, 2021

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Denney Smith was born in Port Arthur, Texas on February 14, 1957. Kathy died on April 12, 2021. Kathy was 64 years old.

Kathy was the daughter of Harley and Lillie Denney. Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Kathy attended Lamar University. As an active Mother and Grandmother, Kathy was...

Conley James Deville

Conley James Deville

Apr 9, 2021

Conley James Deville, 58, of Groves passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 4, 1963 in Opelousas, Louisiana to his parents, Albert Deville and Bernice Mendoza Deville. Conley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982. He worked for Williams Florist and Gifts as a delivery driver for over...

Ramon "Butch" Eugene Hass

Ramon "Butch" Eugene Hass

Apr 9, 2021

Ramon “Butch” Eugene Hass, 70, of Humble, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann North East Hospital in Humble. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to his parents, Melvin Eugene Hass and Betty Marteena Black Hass. Butch served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident...

Katherine Flores

Katherine Flores

Apr 8, 2021

Katherine Flores, 88, of Nederland passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Leandro Trevino and Valeria Dominguez. Katherine was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and lived in Nederland since Harvey. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family...

Ramon T. Zapata

Ramon T. Zapata

Apr 4, 2021

Ramon T. Zapata, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Gulf Health Care Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

Ramon was born on May 13, 1945 in Palau Coahuila, Mexico to parents Antonio and Blasa Torres Zapata. He had lived in the Port Arthur area for 41 plus years and had worked as...

Joy Ellen Lyday

Joy Ellen Lyday

Apr 4, 2021

Joy Ellen Smithy Lyday, 87 years old, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Easter Sunday on April 4, 2021. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 18, 1933.

Joy was a member of the Pentecostals of Katy Church which is pastored by Pastor Rob McKee and Sister Shara McKee.

Joy is survived by...

Juanita Castillo

Juanita Castillo

Jun 19, 2021

Juanita Castillo, 43. of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston.

She was born on December 15, 1977 in Piedras Negras, Mexico and has been a resident of the area for most of her life. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family along with her husband, Alberto....

Jennings Eldridge

Jennings Eldridge

Jun 18, 2021

Jennings Eldridge, joined his beloved wife, Doris Eldridge, in the arms of their loving Savior on Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

The second of five children born to Henry and Emma Eldridge, Jennings made his entrance into his earthly home on May 22, 1929, in Port Barre, Louisiana. He lived in Sabine Pass,...

Jacqueline Leslie Gass

Jacqueline Leslie Gass

Jun 14, 2021

Jacqueline “Jaci” Leslie Gass, 63, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center in Houston.

She was born on June 28, 1957 in Compton, California to her parents, Jack Leslie Price and. Barbara Ethel Bray Price. Jaci was a former resident of Groves for 8 years before moving to...

Edwardo Hernandez

Edwardo Hernandez

May 29, 2021

Edwardo Hernandez, 73, of Port Arthur passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Houston.

He was born on July 18, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Charles Hernandez and Aurora Lopez Hernandez. Edwardo was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He retired from Marine Fueling Company as a Tugboat Captain...

June Elizabeth Guidry

June Elizabeth Guidry

May 27, 2021

June Elizabeth Guidry, 87, of Groves passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Forever Young Home in Groves.

June was born on May 28, 1933 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Mae Judice and Sidney Fusilier. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School and received Secretarial Associate Degree from Port Arthur College. June was strong in...

Geraldine Stewart

Geraldine Stewart

May 24, 2021

Geraldine Stewart, 88, of Groves passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on June 8, 1932 in Vienna, Louisiana to her parents, Obie Otwell and Ruth McBroom Otwell. Geraldine was a resident of Groves since 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Faith....

Denton Charles Roy

Denton Charles Roy

May 23, 2021

Denton Charles Roy, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Mr. Roy was born on November 8, 1955 in Port Arthur, Texas, to Charles E. Roy Jr. and Josie Mae Binagia Roy.

Denton was raised in the mid county area before relocating to Louisiana where he met his wife. They later...

Allen George Suire

Allen George Suire

May 17, 2021

Allen George Suire, 93, of Beaumont, formerly of Groves, passed away of on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Collier Park Assisted Living.

Allen was born on November 27, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Nickolas Suire and Louise Borque Suire. He graduated from St. Mary High School and he served his country in the Navy as Electrician's...

Gloria Rodriguez

Gloria Rodriguez

May 7, 2021

Gloria Jimenez Rodriguez, 84, of Groves passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on November 14, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Manuel Jimenez Sr. and Isabel Garza Jimenez. Gloria was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker in raising  her...

Ricky Lee Vincent

Ricky Lee Vincent

May 3, 2021

Ricky Lee Vincent, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

He was born on October 8, 1957 in Sulphur, Louisiana to his parents, Lennis Vincent and Ella Jardneaux Vincent. Ricky has been a resident of Port Arthur since 2003. He worked for Zachary Construction as a pipefitter...

Mae Angelle

Mae Angelle

May 3, 2021

Mae Theriot Angelle, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

She was born on February 7, 1933 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to her parents, Lucien Theriot and Emeritte Bijeaux Theriot. Mae has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1951. She was a devoted homemaker in...

Jake Winston Young

Jake Winston Young

May 2, 2021

Jake Winston Young was born on December 28, 1946 to Covington Young and Florence Townsley Young. He was named after his uncle, Staff Sergeant Jake Young, who was killed in France during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Doris Young Williamson, and his son Randy Dale Young.

Jake...

Jackie Gene Hickey

Jackie Gene Hickey

Apr 28, 2021

Jackie Gene Hickey, 89, of Port Neches passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence.

Gene was born on June 4, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula (Patin) and Clayton Harris Hickey. He was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and Port Neches and he was of the Church of Christ Faith. Gene...

Sammie Yvonne Jones

Sammie Yvonne Jones

Apr 20, 2021

Sammie Yvonne Jones, 82, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care Hospital in Nederland, Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Kathryn "Kathy' Ann Denney Smith

Kathryn "Kathy' Ann Denney Smith

Apr 12, 2021

Kathryn (Kathy) Ann Denney Smith was born in Port Arthur, Texas on February 14, 1957. Kathy died on April 12, 2021. Kathy was 64 years old.

Kathy was the daughter of Harley and Lillie Denney. Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. Kathy attended Lamar University. As an active Mother and Grandmother, Kathy was...

Conley James Deville

Conley James Deville

Apr 9, 2021

Conley James Deville, 58, of Groves passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 4, 1963 in Opelousas, Louisiana to his parents, Albert Deville and Bernice Mendoza Deville. Conley graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982. He worked for Williams Florist and Gifts as a delivery driver for over...

Ramon "Butch" Eugene Hass

Ramon "Butch" Eugene Hass

Apr 9, 2021

Ramon “Butch” Eugene Hass, 70, of Humble, Texas passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann North East Hospital in Humble. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to his parents, Melvin Eugene Hass and Betty Marteena Black Hass. Butch served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident...

Katherine Flores

Katherine Flores

Apr 8, 2021

Katherine Flores, 88, of Nederland passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Leandro Trevino and Valeria Dominguez. Katherine was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and lived in Nederland since Harvey. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family...

Ramon T. Zapata

Ramon T. Zapata

Apr 4, 2021

Ramon T. Zapata, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Gulf Health Care Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

Ramon was born on May 13, 1945 in Palau Coahuila, Mexico to parents Antonio and Blasa Torres Zapata. He had lived in the Port Arthur area for 41 plus years and had worked as...

Joy Ellen Lyday

Joy Ellen Lyday

Apr 4, 2021

Joy Ellen Smithy Lyday, 87 years old, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Easter Sunday on April 4, 2021. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 18, 1933.

Joy was a member of the Pentecostals of Katy Church which is pastored by Pastor Rob McKee and Sister Shara McKee.

Joy is survived by...

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