May 1, 2020

Betty Jean Rodrigue, 88, of Montgomery, Texas, formerly of Port Acres, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2020 in Montgomery.

Betty was born on May 23, 1931 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to parents Vinice (Aguillard) and Jeane Marie Duos. She had lived in the Port Acres area since 1959 and was a member of St. Therese, The...

Apr 30, 2020

Judy Gail Patteson, 65, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on November 10, 1954 to parents, Elva “Jean” (Lege) and Jerry Daile Theriot. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she attended Church on the Rock. Judy enjoyed cooking for family and friends,...

Apr 25, 2020

Wiley Joseph Guest, 82, of Lumberton and former resident of Groves passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Village Creek Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Lumberton.

He was born on February 10, 1938 to his parents, Dalton Guest and Mary LaGrange Guest in Crowley, LA. Wiley served in the National Guard. He was a longtime...

Apr 22, 2020

Doris Jean Eldridge, 88, of Sabine Pass passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on June 21, 1931 in Mansfield, Louisiana to parents, Gertrude (Gore) and Garrett Brown. She had lived in Sabine Pass, Texas since 1944. Doris was a prominent member of Sabine Pass United Methodist Church, where...

Apr 16, 2020

Ida Joyce Arisco, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Joyce was born on May 12, 1931 in Colmesneil, Texas to parents Leslie (Wigley) and Bronson Cooper Smith. She had lived in Port Neches, Port Arthur and Crystal Beach. Joyce was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and she...

Apr 12, 2020

Louis Mervine Boulet, 85, of Port Neches passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born on December 11, 1934 to his parents, Louis Boulet and Bella Roy Boulet in Rayne, LA. Louis has been a resident of the area since 1957. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War....

Apr 11, 2020

David William Lawler, 67, of Vidor passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home.

He was born on November 6, 1952 to his parents, Allie Gilbert Lawler and Edwina Hall Lawler in Big Spring, Texas. David was a resident of Vidor for the last 22 years. He served in the U. S. Army during the...

Apr 7, 2020

Everett Earl “Cowboy” Hall, Sr., 89, of Groves, TX passed away April 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1930 in Port Arthur, TX to William and Raiford Hardy Hall.

He owned and operated Cowboy Hall Service Station & Wrecker Service on Gulfway Drive (the Port Arthur drag!) for 34 years; he sold...

Apr 5, 2020

Anita Fae Simon, 95, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family. A native and lifelong resident of Port Arthur, she was born July 12, 1924, to Taylor Arendale and Clara Smith Arendale.

Anita (Nanny) was a wonderful loving wife and mother who loved to cook for family and friends. She fed what she called...

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....