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Jimmy Gene Ward

Jimmy Gene Ward

Jun 29, 2020

Jimmy Gene Ward, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, June 29,2020 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

He was born on July 4, 1928 to his parents, Johnny Ward and Nora Lavender Ward in Henderson, Texas and raised in Tenaha, Texas. Jimmy lived most of his life in the Port Arthur area. He...

John Herman Breiten

John Herman Breiten

Jun 26, 2020

John Herman Breiten, 95, of Silsbee, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

John was born on April 13, 1925 in Oglesby, Texas to parents Frances (Leos) and Joe Breiten. He had lived most of his life in the Port Arthur and Groves area; he had moved...

Earline Kelly Morrison

Earline Kelly Morrison

Jun 23, 2020

Earline Kelly Morrison, 93, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Caydance Assisted Living in Katy, Texas.

Earline was born on August 20, 1926 in Marlin, Texas to parents, Bessie (Boatwright) and Emmet Kelly. She had live most of her life in Port Arthur and she was co-owner of Morrison Furniture Store in...

Larry Shane Guillory

Larry Shane Guillory

Jun 19, 2020

Larry Shane Guillory passed away the morning of June 19, 2020 in Port Neches, Texas at the age of 49. He was born in Nederland, Texas and resided in Port Acres where he called home.

Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Timothy 1:4

...

Nina Ann Breaux

Nina Ann Breaux

Jun 19, 2020

Nina Ann Breaux, passed away on June 19, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont, TX

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 7, 1963,

Nina loved life, a loving wife, daughter, and sister. She was a devoted animal lover, especially to her three dogs and three cats. She loved the outdoors, going to the beach, crabbing,...

William R. Portier, Sr.

William R. Portier, Sr.

Jun 18, 2020

William R. Portier, Sr. (Bill, Seabob) , 64, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

He was born on February 10, 1956 to his parents, Harold Portier and Donna Dotson Portier in Sinton, Texas. Bill worked for Sabine Pilots as a Captain for over 20...

Lurline Warren

Lurline Warren

Jun 16, 2020

How can one possibly give an adequate summary of the life of someone who has deeply impacted your world?  We can give you the facts about the events in the life of Lurline Williams Warren:  She was born September 29, 1926, to a sheep rancher, George Williams and his wife Drucilla, in rural Louisiana; she met the first love...

Nelda Jean Cooper

Nelda Jean Cooper

Jun 15, 2020

Nelda Jean Hardison Cooper, 88, of Groves passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 30, 1931 to her parents, James Allen Hardison and Zula Belle Williams Hardison in Ennis, Texas. Nelda graduated from Marlin High School and Port Arthur Business College. She met...

Joseph Elvin Johnson

Joseph Elvin Johnson

Jun 14, 2020

Joseph Elvin Johnson, 96, of Colmesneil passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital is Beaumont.

Joseph was born on February 29, 1924 in Ville Platt, Louisiana to parents Alma (Morein) and Rene Johnson. He married the love of his life Lorine Mulheron on February 21, 1942 in Port Arthur. He was a veteran...

Lucy Ann Rickard

Lucy Ann Rickard

Jun 12, 2020

Lucy Ann Socia Rickard, 67, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Lucy was born on November 11, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Virginia (Manganice) and Oren Paul Socia. She had lived most of her life in the Golden Triangle and was owner of Groves...

Lucille Rita Ledoux

Lucille Rita Ledoux

Jun 9, 2020

Lucille Rita Hebert LeDoux, 97, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 4, 1923 to her parents, Norbert Hebert, Sr. and Anita Landry Hebert in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Lucille has been a resident of the area for most of her life. She...

Mable T. Milliet

Mable T. Milliet

Jun 9, 2020

Early Tuesday Morning, June 9, 2020 Mable Thomasine (Clark) Milliet, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother left this world much like she lived it, joking and laughing, while fighting through troubles to make those around her feel loved. In a life that spanned 98 years Mable saw over the Milliet family with grace and love along with her...

Mark Ray Broussard

Mark Ray Broussard

Jun 9, 2020

Mark Ray Broussard, 66, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on October 2, 1953 to his parents, Dallas Broussard and Bertha Dionne Broussard in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in...

Emily Claire Dobbs

Emily Claire Dobbs

Jun 6, 2020

Emily Claire Provost Broussard Dobbs (aka Mom, Momems, Momils, Memoms, Mims and M&M) met Jesus Christ Saturday, June 6, 2020, along with meeting her son Kim who died at age 10, her husband Chuck, parents,sisters and brother, and many other friends and family.  She was a mother of nine and adored by all.  This woman was simply beautiful with...

Barbara Howard Battle

Barbara Howard Battle

Jun 5, 2020

Barbara Howard Battle, 87 of Bridge City passed away on Friday June 5, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Barbara was born August 10, 1932 in Kinder, Louisiana to Frederick Howard and Gertrude Votaw Howard.

She and her 7 siblings grew up in Kenefick, Texas.  In 1948 at the age of 16, while...

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr.

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr.

Jun 1, 2020

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr., 68 , of Groves passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on April 7, 1952 to his parents, Baxter Gene Tomlinson, Sr. amd Virginia VanHess Tomlinson in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a longtime resident of Groves. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High...

Shirley Dell Kethley

Shirley Dell Kethley

May 31, 2020

Shirley Dell Randle Kethley, 88, of Port Acres, Texas, passed to Heaven on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home in Port Acres, Texas, where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on December 12, 1931, to A.C. Jr. and Emma Mae Randle of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother...

Arlene Mae Woods

Arlene Mae Woods

May 31, 2020

Arlene Mae Trahan Woods, 79, of Nederland passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana and a resident of the area for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Woods Sr, her daughter, Christina Woods, her son, Joseph Woods, Jr. and...

Charlene Spikes Brown

Charlene Spikes Brown

May 29, 2020

Charlene Spikes Brown 83, of Port Acres passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene Brown was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 30, 1936 to parents Richard and Azaline Spikes. She spent most of her life in Port Arthur. Charlene graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1955, where...

Gary Wayne Christie

Gary Wayne Christie

May 27, 2020

Gary Wayne Christie, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Arboretum of Winnie.

He was born on January 23, 1946 to his parents, Orville Christie and Mildred Dyson Christie in Port Arthur, Texas. Gary was a lifelong resident of area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He retired from Kansas...

Jimmy Gene Ward

Jimmy Gene Ward

Jun 29, 2020

Jimmy Gene Ward, 91, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, June 29,2020 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur.

He was born on July 4, 1928 to his parents, Johnny Ward and Nora Lavender Ward in Henderson, Texas and raised in Tenaha, Texas. Jimmy lived most of his life in the Port Arthur area. He...

John Herman Breiten

John Herman Breiten

Jun 26, 2020

John Herman Breiten, 95, of Silsbee, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

John was born on April 13, 1925 in Oglesby, Texas to parents Frances (Leos) and Joe Breiten. He had lived most of his life in the Port Arthur and Groves area; he had moved...

Earline Kelly Morrison

Earline Kelly Morrison

Jun 23, 2020

Earline Kelly Morrison, 93, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Caydance Assisted Living in Katy, Texas.

Earline was born on August 20, 1926 in Marlin, Texas to parents, Bessie (Boatwright) and Emmet Kelly. She had live most of her life in Port Arthur and she was co-owner of Morrison Furniture Store in...

Larry Shane Guillory

Larry Shane Guillory

Jun 19, 2020

Larry Shane Guillory passed away the morning of June 19, 2020 in Port Neches, Texas at the age of 49. He was born in Nederland, Texas and resided in Port Acres where he called home.

Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Timothy 1:4

...

Nina Ann Breaux

Nina Ann Breaux

Jun 19, 2020

Nina Ann Breaux, passed away on June 19, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont, TX

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 7, 1963,

Nina loved life, a loving wife, daughter, and sister. She was a devoted animal lover, especially to her three dogs and three cats. She loved the outdoors, going to the beach, crabbing,...

William R. Portier, Sr.

William R. Portier, Sr.

Jun 18, 2020

William R. Portier, Sr. (Bill, Seabob) , 64, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

He was born on February 10, 1956 to his parents, Harold Portier and Donna Dotson Portier in Sinton, Texas. Bill worked for Sabine Pilots as a Captain for over 20...

Lurline Warren

Lurline Warren

Jun 16, 2020

How can one possibly give an adequate summary of the life of someone who has deeply impacted your world?  We can give you the facts about the events in the life of Lurline Williams Warren:  She was born September 29, 1926, to a sheep rancher, George Williams and his wife Drucilla, in rural Louisiana; she met the first love...

Nelda Jean Cooper

Nelda Jean Cooper

Jun 15, 2020

Nelda Jean Hardison Cooper, 88, of Groves passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 30, 1931 to her parents, James Allen Hardison and Zula Belle Williams Hardison in Ennis, Texas. Nelda graduated from Marlin High School and Port Arthur Business College. She met...

Joseph Elvin Johnson

Joseph Elvin Johnson

Jun 14, 2020

Joseph Elvin Johnson, 96, of Colmesneil passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital is Beaumont.

Joseph was born on February 29, 1924 in Ville Platt, Louisiana to parents Alma (Morein) and Rene Johnson. He married the love of his life Lorine Mulheron on February 21, 1942 in Port Arthur. He was a veteran...

Lucy Ann Rickard

Lucy Ann Rickard

Jun 12, 2020

Lucy Ann Socia Rickard, 67, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Lucy was born on November 11, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Virginia (Manganice) and Oren Paul Socia. She had lived most of her life in the Golden Triangle and was owner of Groves...

Lucille Rita Ledoux

Lucille Rita Ledoux

Jun 9, 2020

Lucille Rita Hebert LeDoux, 97, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 4, 1923 to her parents, Norbert Hebert, Sr. and Anita Landry Hebert in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Lucille has been a resident of the area for most of her life. She...

Mable T. Milliet

Mable T. Milliet

Jun 9, 2020

Early Tuesday Morning, June 9, 2020 Mable Thomasine (Clark) Milliet, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother left this world much like she lived it, joking and laughing, while fighting through troubles to make those around her feel loved. In a life that spanned 98 years Mable saw over the Milliet family with grace and love along with her...

Mark Ray Broussard

Mark Ray Broussard

Jun 9, 2020

Mark Ray Broussard, 66, of Port Arthur passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on October 2, 1953 to his parents, Dallas Broussard and Bertha Dionne Broussard in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in...

Emily Claire Dobbs

Emily Claire Dobbs

Jun 6, 2020

Emily Claire Provost Broussard Dobbs (aka Mom, Momems, Momils, Memoms, Mims and M&M) met Jesus Christ Saturday, June 6, 2020, along with meeting her son Kim who died at age 10, her husband Chuck, parents,sisters and brother, and many other friends and family.  She was a mother of nine and adored by all.  This woman was simply beautiful with...

Barbara Howard Battle

Barbara Howard Battle

Jun 5, 2020

Barbara Howard Battle, 87 of Bridge City passed away on Friday June 5, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Barbara was born August 10, 1932 in Kinder, Louisiana to Frederick Howard and Gertrude Votaw Howard.

She and her 7 siblings grew up in Kenefick, Texas.  In 1948 at the age of 16, while...

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr.

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr.

Jun 1, 2020

Mark Steven Tomlinson, Sr., 68 , of Groves passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on April 7, 1952 to his parents, Baxter Gene Tomlinson, Sr. amd Virginia VanHess Tomlinson in Port Arthur, Texas. Mark was a longtime resident of Groves. He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High...

Shirley Dell Kethley

Shirley Dell Kethley

May 31, 2020

Shirley Dell Randle Kethley, 88, of Port Acres, Texas, passed to Heaven on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home in Port Acres, Texas, where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on December 12, 1931, to A.C. Jr. and Emma Mae Randle of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother...

Arlene Mae Woods

Arlene Mae Woods

May 31, 2020

Arlene Mae Trahan Woods, 79, of Nederland passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana and a resident of the area for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Woods Sr, her daughter, Christina Woods, her son, Joseph Woods, Jr. and...

Charlene Spikes Brown

Charlene Spikes Brown

May 29, 2020

Charlene Spikes Brown 83, of Port Acres passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene Brown was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 30, 1936 to parents Richard and Azaline Spikes. She spent most of her life in Port Arthur. Charlene graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1955, where...

Gary Wayne Christie

Gary Wayne Christie

May 27, 2020

Gary Wayne Christie, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Arboretum of Winnie.

He was born on January 23, 1946 to his parents, Orville Christie and Mildred Dyson Christie in Port Arthur, Texas. Gary was a lifelong resident of area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He retired from Kansas...

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