Apr 5, 2020

John Kirk Veillon, 47, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Kirk is survived by his parents, John and Cheryl Veillon of Port Arthur, his sister, Shana Abate, his nephews, Camron and Ryan Abate, and his brother in law, Abe Abate of Groves.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kaitlin...

Apr 3, 2020

Summer D. Dryden, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Frdiay, April 3, 2020 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Services are pending at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Apr 3, 2020

James M. Thibodeaux, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Opelousas General Hospital in Opelousas, LA. Services are pending at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Apr 3, 2020

Delores Lucille Richard, 88, of Groves passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Forever Young Home. She was born November 21, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Lula Mae (Harmon) and Joseph Sanders Jennings. She lived in Groves for many years and worked as a receptionist for James Arisco for a number of years. She enjoyed playing cards...

Apr 2, 2020

Stanley Brumfield, 83, of Groves passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Bonne Vie Nursing Home.

Stan was born in Monroe, Louisiana to parents Elma and Melvin Brumfield. He had been a resident of Groves for 45 years and he enjoyed going hunting and fishing. Stan loved going dancing and having a good time. He was...

Apr 1, 2020

Emma Esqueda, 88, of Groves passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Oak Grove Nursing Home.

Emma was born on May 15, 1931 in Brackettville, TX to parents Aurora (Rodriguez) and Jesus Davalos. She had been a resident of Groves for many years and a member of Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and...

Mar 31, 2020

Bernice “Putt” Ella Mingle, 90, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home.

Putt was born on February 11, 1930 in Port Neches, Texas to parents Lou Ella (Belaire) and Clyde Spell. She was a lifelong resident of Groves. She enjoyed working in her garden and quilting. Putt was a loving person who...

Mar 26, 2020

On the evening of March 26, 2020, Patricia Inez Pitre of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at the age of 88.

Born September 24, 1931 in Port Arthur, TX, she grew up one of five sisters. She met her husband George while he was living in a boarding house next door to her. She caught his eye...

Mar 25, 2020

Fleming Paul Menard, Sr., 82, of Buna and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 15, 1937 to his parents, Ellwood Menard and Emillienne Harrington Menard in Cow Island, Louisiana. Fleming graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur, where he was a...

Mar 25, 2020

Ava Jane Milich South died peacefully at home in the early hours of Wednesday, March 25th, 2020.

Devoted wife, mother, retired nurse, a lifelong care-giver, Ava was preceded in her death by her husband of 56 years, Gordon South, and her son, Stephen South. She is survived by her children, Richard, Clayton, Lewis, and Molly South; her...

Mar 24, 2020

Maria Figueroa, 80, of Fannett passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home.

Maria was born on June 13, 1939 in Cotija Michoacan, Mexico to parents Maria De Jesus Valencia and Rafael Govea. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio Figueroa Sr....

Mar 24, 2020

Mark Adrian Morua, 43, of Houston passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home.

Mark was born on September 22, 1976 to parents Marilyn Christina (Smith) and Norman Alfred Morua. He had lived in the Beaumont and Houston area. Mark was of the Catholic Faith. Mark and his friends organized a charity benefiting Texas Children...

Mar 20, 2020

Donald Glen Dale Sr. 79 of Port Arthur, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.

Donald was born on May 6, 1940 in Forest City, North Carolina to J. P. and Lola Dale.  He was a longtime resident of Port Arthur, Texas where he worked tirelessly...

Mar 18, 2020

Santos Maldonado, Jr., 89, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born on May 27, 1930 to his parents, Santos Maldonado, Sr. and Octavia DeLaGarza Maldonado in Port Arthur, Texas. Santos was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School...

Mar 15, 2020

Digna Leonila Illa, 77, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Spindletop Hill Nursing Home in Beaumont.

A native of Honduras and a resident of Port Arthur for over 52 years. She was a devoted homemaker in raising her family along with her husband, Dan.

She is survived by her loving...

Mar 13, 2020

Patsy H. McDonald

August 18, 1942 – March 13, 2020

Patsy Howton McDonald passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She fought a long courageous battle with heart disease, but in the end the most amazing thing happened, disease lost its strength and...

Mar 5, 2020

Bobby Joe Hammers born on May 6, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas. Bobby is survived by his daughter, Brandy Hammers of Port Acres; granddaughter, Sadie Temple of Nederland; son, Oscar Simmons and his wife, Mindy of Bridge City; his loving companion of over 9 years, Judy Gervais of Kirbyville; and her children, Shanna Loyd and her husband, Tom of Kirbyville...

Feb 29, 2020

Kellie Marie Smith, 59, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at West Calcasieu–Cameron Hospital in Sulphur.

She was born on December 15, 1960 to her parents, Leroy Smith and Clara Mae Wright Smith in Port Arthur, Texas. Kellie has been a longtime resident of the area and Southwest Louisiana. She was a devoted...

Feb 22, 2020

Charles Jeffrey (Jeff) Hermsen, 68, of Nederland passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 18, 1952 to his parents, William Hermsen and Agatha Kordelski Hermsen in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Jeff was a resident of the area since 1947. He graduated from French High School in Beaumont. He served in...

Feb 20, 2020

Jeniece Epps Williams, 56, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her residence.

Jeniece was born on March 4, 1963 in Beaumont, Texas and she has been a lifelong resident of the Golden Triangle. She graduated from Port Neches High School in 1985 and she attended Fellowship Baptist Church and Faith Tabernacle Church....