Jan 23, 2021

Lonnie James Cormier, Sr., 69 of Groves, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

He was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on May 29, 1951 to Gussie Rose Cormier and Hilda Arnaud Cormier. Lonnie worked at Texaco Chemical Co. for 13 years and was the owner and operator of Cormier Insurance Agency. He was an active member...

Jan 21, 2021

Eloy Castro, 53, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 22, 1967 in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico.

His was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Dolores Castro.

Eloy is survived by his wife, Celia Castro, his children, Wendi Hernandez...

Jan 19, 2021

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Geraldine “Jeri” Veillon Lewis, 78, of LaBelle passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 9, 1942 in Mamou, Louisiana to her parents, Ivy Veillon and Hazzie Soileau Veillon. Jeri was a longtime resident of LaBelle and a member of LaBelle Baptist Church. She worked as a...

Jan 19, 2021

Wilton “Will” Joseph Harrington, 89, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 1, 1931 in Abbeville, Louisiana to his parents, Emmanuel Joseph Harrington and Naomi Omine Harrington. Will graduated from Abbeville High School and attended college at Lamar University. He served in...

Jan 13, 2021

Norman Earl Tompkins, 78, of Port Arthur passed away on January 13, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on November 9, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Richard Tompkins and Margaret Lyons Tompkins. Norman was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He received an Associate’s degree in Electrical from Lamar....

Jan 13, 2021

James Earl Weatherford, aka “Brownie” of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas at the age of 83.

He was born on May 2, 1937 in Shelbyville, Texas to his parents, Jim Weatherford and Hattie Powell Weatherford. James has been a resident of the area for over 60...

Jan 11, 2021

Wilma Louise (Arnaud) Clause, 96, of Groves, Texas passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on October 8, 1924 in Port Arthur, Texas to Louis and Felicia Arnaud. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; where she was on the Altar Society and...

Jan 7, 2021

Roosevelt Hodgson, 78, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

A native of Nicaragua and a resident of Port Arthur for 45 years. He retired as a boilermaker with several companies in the area, including TDI.

He is survived by his daughters, Natlie Diaz of...

Jan 7, 2021

JoEllen Lona, 69, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

JoEllen was born on September 17, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Annie Marie (Rodriguez) and Manuel Menchaca. JoEllen was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and she was...

Jan 7, 2021

Elias Hernandez, 86, passed away on January 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1934 to Natividad Hernandez and Sofia Rivera Hernandez in Port Arthur, Texas.

He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, followed by serving in the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean Conflict. Elias returned home to marry...

Jan 7, 2021

On Thursday, January 7, 2021 Elizabeth Rose Morel  went to her Heavenly Home at the age of 83.  She lost her battle with Covid-19  in Cedar Park, Texas at the Cedar Park Regional Hospital.   Elizabeth ( lovingly known as Rose ) was born April 12, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Miguel and Melquiadez Aguilar.  Rose was...

Jan 7, 2021

Armando Hernandez of Groves, TX passed January 7, 2021 at the age of 84, after a short battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2021, 5:00- 8:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 6:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, 5200 39 th Street, Groves, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Jan 5, 2021

Mayme Moore Bock was born on December 7, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas. She passed away on January 5, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Orange, TX following a brief illness.

She was raised by two loving parents, Erma and Eddie Ellis. Mayme grew up in Griffin Park in Port Arthur and attended...

Jan 4, 2021

Leon Edward Kethley, 89, of Port Acres, Texas, passed to Heaven to join his bride on Monday, January 4, 2021. He died peacefully at his home in Port Acres, Texas, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Leon was born on August 14, 1931, to Leon and Ruby Kethley of Port Arthur, Texas. He was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2021

Ruby Dee Gilmore Steagall, 92, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on July 14, 1928 in Crenshaw County, Alabama to her parents, Van Beuren Hollingshead and Pearl McHenry Hollingshead. Ruby was a very generous and caring person when it came to her family and friends. She believed...

Jan 1, 2021

Sharon Sue Bromley Gilkerson, 59, of Buna passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Yoakum, Texas.

She was born on April 23, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Daniel Joseph Bromley and Eunice Halter Bromley. Sharon lived most of her life in Buna, where she worked as a...

Jan 1, 2021

Beverly Anne Alsbrooks Lee, 93, of Groves passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her son’s home in Round Rock, Texas.

She was born on April 1, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Harry B. Alsbrooks and Sybil J. Jones Alsbrooks. Beverly was a longtime resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker...

Dec 29, 2020

Norma Winnie Hebert Rachal, 93, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.

Winnie was born on March 30, 1927 in Pearl, Texas to parents Flo Eva (Wright) and Albert T. Ward. She had lived in the Golden Triangle for many years and was a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Peter Catholic Church in...

Dec 28, 2020

Helen Marie Ardoin, 94, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home in Port Arthur.

She was born on June 12, 1926 in Waller County, Texas to her parents, Charles and Gardina Schmidt. Helen has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1958. She retired from St. Mary Hospital as a cash control clerk. Helen...

Dec 27, 2020

Harold Otis Stephens, 94, known to his family and friends as Steve, died in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Steve was born on June 23, 1926, and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, by his father Hubert Otis Stephens and mother Bertha Mills Stephens.

Steve was a proud member of the United States Navy and a...