Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
Katherine Mcbride Alethia Howard
Nov 23, 2024
Katherine Alethia McBride Howard, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana was born October 19,1921 in Port Arthur, Texas to Elizabeth and Waverd McBride, Sr. She passed away peacefully at The Glenn, Magnolia House on November 23, 2024.
Her parents, Elizabeth was raised in Jonesboro, Louisiana and Wavered “Mac” in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Katherine had five children. She is...
Dorothy Jean Thigpen
Nov 13, 2024
Dorothy Jean Thigpen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November13, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas. Born on November 16, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Dorothy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family.
Dorothy was a devoted employee at JC Penney, where she worked in the receivable...
Gene Arnold Cooksey
Nov 6, 2024
Gene Cooksey, aged 90, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 7, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gene lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, community, and career.
Gene enjoyed a long career at...
Marquita "Markie" Vicenta Esqueda
Nov 4, 2024
We remember Marquita "Markie" Vicenta Esqueda, a beacon of light in our lives, who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on May 30, 1976, in Port Arthur, Texas, her presence left a permanent mark on the hearts of those she touched.
A beloved resident of Nederland, Marquita was renowned for...
Lindsay James Waits
Nov 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of
Lindsay “James” Waits
Lindsay James Waits, 90, of Groves, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
James, a quiet and gentle soul, was born on March 1, 1934, in Big Cane, Louisiana to Elvia (Phillips) and Linzy Waits. He faithfully worshipped...
Lloyd Thomas Martin, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Lloyd Thomas Martin, Jr., 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Burial will follow at Burrell Cemetery in LaBelle.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024,...
Mary Alice Flores
Nov 1, 2024
Mary Alice Flores, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home.
Mary was born on April 26, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Frank Collazo Sr. and Antonia (Reyes) Collazo. She was aa lifelong resident of Port Arthur and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...
Stafford "Charlie" Charles Dore
Oct 28, 2024
Stafford (Charlie) Dore, 93, passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on October 28, 2024. He was born September 26, 1931 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Charles Dore and Uranie (Guidry) Dore.
After graduating from Breaux Bridge High School, Stafford joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Postwar Germany for most of his service. After being honorably...
Clifford Paul Barbay
Oct 19, 2024
Clifford “Dutch” Barbay of Port Arthur peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in 1937 in Port Arthur to Ruth and Roy L. Barbay Sr., Dutch’s life was one of deep love, commitment, and faith. A life-long Catholic, he graduated from Bishop Byrne High...
Isabel Flores
Oct 11, 2024
Isabel Flores
Isabel Flores, 86, of Groves, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM,...
Blanca Alicia "Licha" Pompa
Oct 8, 2024
Blanca Alicia "Licha" Pompa, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 4, 1950, in Palau, Coahuila, Mexico, Licha dedicated her life to her family and her work. She worked many years at Luby's Cafeteria before retiring from the Nederland Independent School District, where she served as a custodian....
Quyen Minh Nguyen
Oct 5, 2024
Quyen Minh Nguyen, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a prayer service at 5:00 PM and a rosary...
Martha Belaire
Oct 3, 2024
Martha Belaire, 76, of Port Arthur passed away on October 3, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Martha was born on February 22, 1948, in St. Martinville, Louisiana to parents Sylvian John Hebert and Eula Theresa (Thibodeaux) Hebert. She lived in Port Arthur most of her life and was a member of St. James Catholic...
Eugenio Garcia
Oct 1, 2024
Eugenio Garcia, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
Eugenio was born on September 21, 1949 in El Remolino, Coahuila, Mexico to parents Margarita Perez and Reyes Garcia. During his many years of employment, Eugenio worked at Bethlehem Steel, Vessel Repair, and TDI as a Combo Fitter/Welder. Eugenio enjoyed watching baseball, going out...
Elvin "Rod" Rodney Bennett
Sep 29, 2024
Elvin "Rod" Bennett Jr., a man of unwavering dedication and spirit, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on October 28, 1938, in Floyd County, Indiana, Rod lived a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family.
Rod's career as a Shipyard Foreman showcased not only...
Mildred Mcgown West
Sep 25, 2024
Mildred McGown West, 98, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Bronson, Texas to Emma Jane Clark McGown and Malcolm Elijah McGown on August 6, 1926.
Mildred graduated from Silsbee High School and moved to Port Arthur in 1943 where she married her husband...
Floy Lee Eldridge
Sep 22, 2024
Floy Lee Eldridge
Floy Lee Eldridge, 97, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Tyler, Texas, Floy was the 8th of 12 children of Agrippa and Bertha Reeves. Her greatest joy in life was giving to her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jane Barron and husband,...
William Miles Gibson
Sep 21, 2024
William Miles (Wild Bill) Gibson, 70, of Port Arthur, Texas, formerly of West Orange, Texas, passed away September 21, 2024, at South East Texas Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Born August 11, 1954, in Temple, Texas he worked several jobs through the years including Cowboy Concrete, Tex-Trac, Pizza Hut, What A Burger and the Motiva...
Juanita Shuff
Sep 21, 2024
Juanita Shuff was born on August 17, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana, moved to Port Arthur, Texas as an infant and passed away peacefully in Beaumont on September 21, 2024 at the age of 89.
She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Port Arthur School of Business. After graduation, she worked at Travelers Insurance Agency and...
Norbert "Blackie" Hebert Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Norbert “Blackie” Hebert Jr., 97, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
Norbert was born on April 17, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Anita (Landry) and Norbert Hebert Sr. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School; he was veteran, joining the U.S. Navy in...
Katherine Mcbride Alethia Howard
Nov 23, 2024
Katherine Alethia McBride Howard, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana was born October 19,1921 in Port Arthur, Texas to Elizabeth and Waverd McBride, Sr. She passed away peacefully at The Glenn, Magnolia House on November 23, 2024.
Her parents, Elizabeth was raised in Jonesboro, Louisiana and Wavered “Mac” in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Katherine had five children. She is...
Dorothy Jean Thigpen
Nov 13, 2024
Dorothy Jean Thigpen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November13, 2024, in Port Neches, Texas. Born on November 16, 1931, in Houston, Texas, Dorothy lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family.
Dorothy was a devoted employee at JC Penney, where she worked in the receivable...
Gene Arnold Cooksey
Nov 6, 2024
Gene Cooksey, aged 90, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away peacefully at his residence November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 7, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gene lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, community, and career.
Gene enjoyed a long career at...
Marquita "Markie" Vicenta Esqueda
Nov 4, 2024
We remember Marquita "Markie" Vicenta Esqueda, a beacon of light in our lives, who passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on May 30, 1976, in Port Arthur, Texas, her presence left a permanent mark on the hearts of those she touched.
A beloved resident of Nederland, Marquita was renowned for...
Lindsay James Waits
Nov 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of
Lindsay “James” Waits
Lindsay James Waits, 90, of Groves, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
James, a quiet and gentle soul, was born on March 1, 1934, in Big Cane, Louisiana to Elvia (Phillips) and Linzy Waits. He faithfully worshipped...
Lloyd Thomas Martin, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Lloyd Thomas Martin, Jr., 60, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Burial will follow at Burrell Cemetery in LaBelle.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024,...
Mary Alice Flores
Nov 1, 2024
Mary Alice Flores, 88, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home.
Mary was born on April 26, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Frank Collazo Sr. and Antonia (Reyes) Collazo. She was aa lifelong resident of Port Arthur and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...
Stafford "Charlie" Charles Dore
Oct 28, 2024
Stafford (Charlie) Dore, 93, passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on October 28, 2024. He was born September 26, 1931 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Charles Dore and Uranie (Guidry) Dore.
After graduating from Breaux Bridge High School, Stafford joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Postwar Germany for most of his service. After being honorably...
Clifford Paul Barbay
Oct 19, 2024
Clifford “Dutch” Barbay of Port Arthur peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in 1937 in Port Arthur to Ruth and Roy L. Barbay Sr., Dutch’s life was one of deep love, commitment, and faith. A life-long Catholic, he graduated from Bishop Byrne High...
Isabel Flores
Oct 11, 2024
Isabel Flores
Isabel Flores, 86, of Groves, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM,...
Blanca Alicia "Licha" Pompa
Oct 8, 2024
Blanca Alicia "Licha" Pompa, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 4, 1950, in Palau, Coahuila, Mexico, Licha dedicated her life to her family and her work. She worked many years at Luby's Cafeteria before retiring from the Nederland Independent School District, where she served as a custodian....
Quyen Minh Nguyen
Oct 5, 2024
Quyen Minh Nguyen, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, with a prayer service at 5:00 PM and a rosary...
Martha Belaire
Oct 3, 2024
Martha Belaire, 76, of Port Arthur passed away on October 3, 2024, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Martha was born on February 22, 1948, in St. Martinville, Louisiana to parents Sylvian John Hebert and Eula Theresa (Thibodeaux) Hebert. She lived in Port Arthur most of her life and was a member of St. James Catholic...
Eugenio Garcia
Oct 1, 2024
Eugenio Garcia, 75, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
Eugenio was born on September 21, 1949 in El Remolino, Coahuila, Mexico to parents Margarita Perez and Reyes Garcia. During his many years of employment, Eugenio worked at Bethlehem Steel, Vessel Repair, and TDI as a Combo Fitter/Welder. Eugenio enjoyed watching baseball, going out...
Elvin "Rod" Rodney Bennett
Sep 29, 2024
Elvin "Rod" Bennett Jr., a man of unwavering dedication and spirit, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on October 28, 1938, in Floyd County, Indiana, Rod lived a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family.
Rod's career as a Shipyard Foreman showcased not only...
Mildred Mcgown West
Sep 25, 2024
Mildred McGown West, 98, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Bronson, Texas to Emma Jane Clark McGown and Malcolm Elijah McGown on August 6, 1926.
Mildred graduated from Silsbee High School and moved to Port Arthur in 1943 where she married her husband...
Floy Lee Eldridge
Sep 22, 2024
Floy Lee Eldridge
Floy Lee Eldridge, 97, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Tyler, Texas, Floy was the 8th of 12 children of Agrippa and Bertha Reeves. Her greatest joy in life was giving to her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jane Barron and husband,...
William Miles Gibson
Sep 21, 2024
William Miles (Wild Bill) Gibson, 70, of Port Arthur, Texas, formerly of West Orange, Texas, passed away September 21, 2024, at South East Texas Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Born August 11, 1954, in Temple, Texas he worked several jobs through the years including Cowboy Concrete, Tex-Trac, Pizza Hut, What A Burger and the Motiva...
Juanita Shuff
Sep 21, 2024
Juanita Shuff was born on August 17, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana, moved to Port Arthur, Texas as an infant and passed away peacefully in Beaumont on September 21, 2024 at the age of 89.
She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Port Arthur School of Business. After graduation, she worked at Travelers Insurance Agency and...
Norbert "Blackie" Hebert Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Norbert “Blackie” Hebert Jr., 97, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.
Norbert was born on April 17, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Anita (Landry) and Norbert Hebert Sr. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School; he was veteran, joining the U.S. Navy in...
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