Obituaries for
Clayton - Thompson Funeral Directors
Melba Linda Medina
Jan 12, 2020
Melba Linda Medina, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Melba was born on July 20, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She had worked in the Port Arthur area for many years in various caring positions; she also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Melba enjoyed being on her computer;...
Mary Dell Thibodeaux
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Dell Thibodeaux, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1937 to her parents, Ceasar Tucker Thibodeaux and Ellen Ledet Thibodeaux in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mary Dell worked for Charles Martin, petroleum inspectors for 25...
Russell Joseph Primeaux
Jan 4, 2020
Russell Joseph Primeaux, 79, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1940 to his parents, Ellie Joseph Primeaux and Eunice Marie Broussard Primeaux in Abbeville, Louisiana. Russell was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Humble in 2000. Russell began his accounting career with...
Charles Tory Canfil
Jan 3, 2020
Charles Tory Canfil, of Zavalla, formerly of Nederland, died January 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, Texas when he lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas the son of Charles Weldon Canfil and Ruth Stilwell Arnaud.
Tory was married to his childhood sweetheart,...
Jo Nell Feemster
Jan 3, 2020
Jo Nell Feemster, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
She was born on August 5, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her...
Marlene Litchfield Carter
Dec 26, 2019
Marlene Litchfield Carter, 83, of Nederland passed away on December 26, 2019 at her residence.
Marlene was born on July 11, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents William Lee Litchfield and Inez Jones. She was a lifelong residence of the Golden Triangle and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Marlene had worked as...
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent
Dec 24, 2019
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent, 71, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Sharon was born on September 19, 1948 to parents, Annie Mae Vallow and Bruce John Schexnayder, She had lived in the Port Arthur and Groves area most of her life. Sharon found her passion in life and worked...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Rosas
Dec 22, 2019
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Rosas, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Edinburg, TX.
She was a native of Port Arthur, TX, born September 25, 1959 to parents Irma Ruby Rosas and Alfredo Rosas. She lived in Port Arthur, TX from 1959-1981, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to live in Beaumont and...
Nestor Jesus Vazquez
Dec 11, 2019
Baby Nestor Jesus Vazquez, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.
Nestor is survived by parents Nestor Alejandro Vazquez and Gloria Campos Ortiz, sisters, Aylin Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez, Gyna Vazquez, Brianna Vazquez, grandparents, Alejandrina Vazquez and Mauro Vazquez.
A gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM...
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez
Dec 9, 2019
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez, 94, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 at Bayou Pines Nursing Home in LaMarque.
She was born on November 12, 1925 to her parents, Terry Ashworth, Sr, and Eva Doyle Ashworth in Port Arthur. Melba was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson...
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dec 6, 2019
In Loving Memory of
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dorothy Helen Rogers, 100, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ric Toher.
Dorothy was born on December 27, 1918 in Berwick, Louisiana to Joseph and Philomene Ayo. She lived in Port Arthur for 96...
Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...
Elizabeth Maude Arnaud Kelley
Nov 29, 2019
Elizabeth "Maude" Arnaud Kelley, 87, of Groves, TX peacefully passed on the afternoon of November 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis Philip Arnaud and Felicia Marie Stelly, Maude was born on September 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX. She attended Catholic school and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Immaculate Conception).
Before Alzheimer's...
Virginia Marie Whigham
Nov 21, 2019
Virginia Marie Whigham, 86, of Nederland, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Charles Edward McNamara and Louise Ferguson. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952, and she received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University-Beaumont in...
Pentard "Bill" William Sandefur
Nov 20, 2019
W. “Bill” Sandefur, Jr. , 88, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1931 to his parents, Pentard William Sandefur, Sr. and Ida LeBlanc Sandefur in Port Arthur, Texas. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. He earned an Associate in Science from Marion Institute in...
Kathryn B. Markle
Nov 20, 2019
Kathryn Barnes Markle, 81, of Richardson, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Richardson.
She was born on September 23, 1938 in Houston, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Thomas Gerald Barnes and Margaret Crow Barnes in Port Arthur.
Kathryn graduated from Thomas...
Rosie Lea O'Neal
Nov 18, 2019
Rosie Lea Henagan O'Neal, Age 93, of Groves and formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
She was born May 10, 1926 in DeQuincy, La. and graduated from DeQuincy High School. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1945. She briefly worked as a Sales Associate...
Christy Lynn Meyer
Nov 17, 2019
Christy Lynn Sherrer Meyer, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence.
Christy was born on March 18, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dorothy Holmes Sherrer and Aubrey Ray Sherrer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. She...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gaspard Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Eugene “Gene” A. Gaspard, Jr. 89, of Groves, Texas passed away after a short illness on Sunday November 17, 2019, having fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth, leaving behind his extended family and a host of friends whose lives were enriched because he lived among us.
Born October 8, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas,...
Melba Linda Medina
Jan 12, 2020
Melba Linda Medina, 63, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Melba was born on July 20, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She had worked in the Port Arthur area for many years in various caring positions; she also attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Melba enjoyed being on her computer;...
Mary Dell Thibodeaux
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Dell Thibodeaux, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1937 to her parents, Ceasar Tucker Thibodeaux and Ellen Ledet Thibodeaux in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mary Dell worked for Charles Martin, petroleum inspectors for 25...
Russell Joseph Primeaux
Jan 4, 2020
Russell Joseph Primeaux, 79, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1940 to his parents, Ellie Joseph Primeaux and Eunice Marie Broussard Primeaux in Abbeville, Louisiana. Russell was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Humble in 2000. Russell began his accounting career with...
Charles Tory Canfil
Jan 3, 2020
Charles Tory Canfil, of Zavalla, formerly of Nederland, died January 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, Texas when he lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas the son of Charles Weldon Canfil and Ruth Stilwell Arnaud.
Tory was married to his childhood sweetheart,...
Jo Nell Feemster
Jan 3, 2020
Jo Nell Feemster, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
She was born on August 5, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her...
Marlene Litchfield Carter
Dec 26, 2019
Marlene Litchfield Carter, 83, of Nederland passed away on December 26, 2019 at her residence.
Marlene was born on July 11, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents William Lee Litchfield and Inez Jones. She was a lifelong residence of the Golden Triangle and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Marlene had worked as...
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent
Dec 24, 2019
Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent, 71, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Sharon was born on September 19, 1948 to parents, Annie Mae Vallow and Bruce John Schexnayder, She had lived in the Port Arthur and Groves area most of her life. Sharon found her passion in life and worked...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Rosas
Dec 22, 2019
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Rosas, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Edinburg, TX.
She was a native of Port Arthur, TX, born September 25, 1959 to parents Irma Ruby Rosas and Alfredo Rosas. She lived in Port Arthur, TX from 1959-1981, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to live in Beaumont and...
Nestor Jesus Vazquez
Dec 11, 2019
Baby Nestor Jesus Vazquez, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.
Nestor is survived by parents Nestor Alejandro Vazquez and Gloria Campos Ortiz, sisters, Aylin Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez, Gyna Vazquez, Brianna Vazquez, grandparents, Alejandrina Vazquez and Mauro Vazquez.
A gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM...
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez
Dec 9, 2019
Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez, 94, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 at Bayou Pines Nursing Home in LaMarque.
She was born on November 12, 1925 to her parents, Terry Ashworth, Sr, and Eva Doyle Ashworth in Port Arthur. Melba was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson...
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dec 6, 2019
In Loving Memory of
Dorothy Helen Rogers
Dorothy Helen Rogers, 100, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ric Toher.
Dorothy was born on December 27, 1918 in Berwick, Louisiana to Joseph and Philomene Ayo. She lived in Port Arthur for 96...
Kenneth H. Fontenot
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...
Joe Anthony Mondello
Dec 1, 2019
Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.
He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...
Elizabeth Maude Arnaud Kelley
Nov 29, 2019
Elizabeth "Maude" Arnaud Kelley, 87, of Groves, TX peacefully passed on the afternoon of November 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis Philip Arnaud and Felicia Marie Stelly, Maude was born on September 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX. She attended Catholic school and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Immaculate Conception).
Before Alzheimer's...
Virginia Marie Whigham
Nov 21, 2019
Virginia Marie Whigham, 86, of Nederland, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Charles Edward McNamara and Louise Ferguson. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952, and she received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University-Beaumont in...
Pentard "Bill" William Sandefur
Nov 20, 2019
W. “Bill” Sandefur, Jr. , 88, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
He was born on November 3, 1931 to his parents, Pentard William Sandefur, Sr. and Ida LeBlanc Sandefur in Port Arthur, Texas. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. He earned an Associate in Science from Marion Institute in...
Kathryn B. Markle
Nov 20, 2019
Kathryn Barnes Markle, 81, of Richardson, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Richardson.
She was born on September 23, 1938 in Houston, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Thomas Gerald Barnes and Margaret Crow Barnes in Port Arthur.
Kathryn graduated from Thomas...
Rosie Lea O'Neal
Nov 18, 2019
Rosie Lea Henagan O'Neal, Age 93, of Groves and formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
She was born May 10, 1926 in DeQuincy, La. and graduated from DeQuincy High School. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1945. She briefly worked as a Sales Associate...
Christy Lynn Meyer
Nov 17, 2019
Christy Lynn Sherrer Meyer, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence.
Christy was born on March 18, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dorothy Holmes Sherrer and Aubrey Ray Sherrer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. She...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gaspard Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Eugene “Gene” A. Gaspard, Jr. 89, of Groves, Texas passed away after a short illness on Sunday November 17, 2019, having fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth, leaving behind his extended family and a host of friends whose lives were enriched because he lived among us.
Born October 8, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas,...